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North St. Louis vigil held in memory of homicide victims

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Dozens gathered for a vigil Saturday morning in north St. Louis in memory of homicide victims, supporting families who lost a loved one to violence. The 13th annual vigil of remembrance was held at the Saints Teresa and Bridget Catholic Church. It was hosted by the St. Louis Mayor's Office, Crime Victim Center and Homicide Ministers and Community Alliance. Top Story: Apparent tornado strikes Hecker, Illinois Many people stood at a podium to speak, from local leaders to family members who lost someone close to them to homicide. According to the CDC, the homicide rate in the state of Missouri is 14 per 100,000 people. That's the fourth-highest rate in the entire United States, behind only Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama. The CDC reports 803 homicide deaths in Missouri from 2020.

Michael Barrios’ stoppage-time goal rescues point for Colorado in draw at Charlotte FC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:27 GMT

Colorado Rapids winger Michael Barrios worked his late-game magic once again, producing another late point Saturday night on the road.The Colombian scored a 91st-minute stoppage-time equalizer on a hustle goal as Colorado fought back to earn in a 2-2 draw at Bank of America Stadium. The Rapids (1-4-3, 7 points) nearly blew a one-goal lead having conceded two in the span of three minutes in the second half, but the substitute found a way to change the game again with his third goal of 2023.“It has to do with Mikey’s soccer IQ,” Rapids head coach Robin Fraser said following the game. “He’s such a good attacker that he can see how situations are gonna be dangerous. It would’ve been easy to quit on that play, but like I said, Mikey has this innate understanding of the game.”Charlotte FC (1-3-4, 7 points) controlled large stretches of the opening half as Colorado’s William Yarbrough was forced into a couple of tight spots, but nothing he co...

1 killed after suspect opens fire in South Los Angeles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:27 GMT

One person was killed after a suspect opened fire on a street in South Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon.During a dispute, the suspect, only identified as a male, “produced a handgun and proceeded to murder the other,” said Los Angeles police.The suspect then attempted to carjack several vehicles in the Vermont Square neighborhood near Normandie Avenue and 49th Street, authorities said.He continued walking southbound on Normandie Avenue where he shot at a bystander. The bystander was not hit, police said.Patrol officers later spotted the suspect near Normandie Avenue and 51st Street still brandishing a handgun.Police were able to “deescalate the suspect and gain compliance, taking him into custody without incident.”One person was killed after a suspect opened fire on a Vermont Square street on April 15, 2023. (Los Angeles Police Department) 1 killed, 3 wounded in Northridge strip mall shooting It's unclear what prompted the shooting. Neither the suspect's nor the victim's identiti...

Frozen strawberries sold at Costco, Trader Joe's linked to Hepatitis A outbreak in Los Angeles County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:27 GMT

Health officials are warning of an outbreak of hepatitis A infections linked to frozen strawberries sold in stores across Los Angeles County.The outbreak was recently identified by the Los Angeles County of Department of Public Health.Several brands of frozen strawberries potentially affected have been recalled by the Food and Drug Administration.The FDA said the organic frozen strawberries were imported by a “common supplier from certain farms located in Baja California, Mexico.”The strawberries were sold under a variety of labels including Kirkland Signature (Costco), Trader Joe's, Simply Nature, Vital Choice, Made With, and PCC Community Markets.Consumers are advised to review the lot numbers or universal product codes (UPC) on their products to determine whether their strawberries were affected.Affected brands and UPC codes to look for:“Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection and is spread when someone ingests the virus, usually through close personal contact with an infecte...

Two teens arrested in fatal Metro stabbing in Long Beach 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:27 GMT

Two teenagers from Long Beach have been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a Los Angeles man that took place on Wednesday. The victim, identified by authorities as 25-year-old Luis Fernando Polita of Los Angeles, was stabbed to death aboard a Metro Blue Line train around 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon in the 100 block of East 1st Street. Detectives were able to determine that Polita boarded the Metro Rail outside of Long Beach, and that the male suspects entered the train sometime after it crossed into Long Beach.  “During the assault, one of the suspects produced a knife and stabbed the victim multiple times which ultimately resulted in the victim’s death,” the Long Beach Police Department said in a statement. According to a release from the LBPD, Akili Collins, 18, and Melake Daniel, 19, were arrested on Friday near the 900 block of East Broadway in Long Beach for Polita’s murder.   Man arrested for Hollywood subway train stabbing “Detectives are still ...

Kings top Warriors to win first playoff game in 16 years

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:27 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kings fans waited 16 years for this moment — and they didn’t disappoint.The rowdy home crowd at Golden 1 Center turned up for Sacramento’s first taste of playoff basketball in 16 years Saturday night.They rattled their cowbells, batted their thunder sticks and cheered their third-seeded team to a 126-123 victory over sixth-seeded Golden State.Stephen Curry did his best to save the Warriors in the fourth, where he recorded 13 of his team-high 30 points. He made it a one-point game after muscling his way to the basket for a layup in the game’s final minute.Curry’s attempt to tie the game at the final horn rimmed out.After scoring just nine points in the first half, Da’Arron Fox took over the final two quarters, going 10-for-18 from the field and 4-of-5 from deep to finish with a game-high 38 points. Malik Monk added 32 points off the bench.The Kings made eight of its 12 3-pointers in the fourth quarter.Most of the first ha...

Sacramento Kings take 1-0 series lead over Golden State Warriors with thrilling Game 1 victory

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:27 GMT

(KTXL) — It was a roaring scene at the Golden 1 Center on Saturday night, as the Sacramento Kings made their long-awaited return to the playoffs.  Oakland Coliseum possum droppings force Mets announcers to move broadcast booths The Kings take a 1-0 series lead after defeating the Golden State Warriors in a thrilling 124-123 victory in Game 1 of a first-round series being dubbed the “Battle for NorCal.” It was the Kings’ first playoff game in nearly 17 years. Game 2 will take place Monday at the Golden 1 Center at 7 p.m.  After only having nine points at halftime, Kings’ all-star point guard De’Aaron Fox finished with a game-high 38 points. Malik Monk scored 32points off the bench for Kings and Domantas Sabonis recorded a double-double with 12 points and 15 reounbds. Trey Lyes scored 16 points for the Kings after going 4-for-6 from the 3-point line. Warriors superstar guard Stephen Curry finished the night 30 points while three other Golden State Warri...

Oakland Coliseum possum droppings force Mets announcers to move broadcast booths

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:27 GMT

(KRON) -- The New York Mets made a trip across the country to take on the A's in Oakland. Although the Mets won 17-6 in Friday's series opener, the road team's broadcast team might've been the loser that night.Due to a possum, SportsNet New York (SNY) broadcasters Gary Cohen and Ron Darling were moved out of the designated broadcast booth for the visiting team, the two said during Friday's telecast. Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s car was broken into during film premiere Cohen and Darling said a possum left an unpleasant smell -- forcing them to relocate to a smaller booth. "Apparently, the booth reeked so badly of possum leavings that an executive decision was made to move us to this booth, which is somewhat smaller and has few impediments," Cohen said during the SNY broadcast. An Oakland Coliseum spokesperson said there was no possum seen in the broadcast booth Friday but confirms there was a possum sighting on Opening Day when the Los Angeles Angels came to town.Possums have been i...

Whitecaps, Austin play to scoreless draw

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:27 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Yohei Takaoka finished with seven saves for the Vancouver Whitecaps and Brad Stuver stopped four shots for Austin FC as the two clubs played to a scoreless draw on Saturday night.Vancouver (2-2-4) was trying to become the second team to beat Austin (2-3-2) four times. LAFC has five wins over Austin, including the playoffs.The Whitecaps are winless in their last 14 road matches and have won just four of their last 38 away from home. Two of the four wins have come in the state of Texas.Austin outshot Vancouver 18-13 with a 7-4 advantage in shots on goal.Austin travels to play the LA Galaxy on Saturday. Vancouver is idle.____AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportSource

Fox leads Kings past Warriors 126-123 in playoff return

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:48:27 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 38 points in his long-awaited playoff debut and the Sacramento Kings celebrated their return to the postseason after a record 16-year drought by beating the defending-champion Golden State Warriors 126-123 on Saturday night.The first playoff meeting between the Northern California neighbors lived up to the hype and delighted the raucous crowd that had been waiting for a playoff game since 2006.The inexperienced Kings closed the game strong against a Warriors team that won four titles in the previous eight seasons. After Stephen Curry hit a corner 3-pointer to give Golden State a 114-112 lead with about four minutes left, the Kings responded with seven in a row starting with a 3-pointer from Fox, who led the league in clutch points in the regular season.The Warriors didn’t go away and cut the deficit to one on a layup by Curry in the final minute. But Andrew Wiggins missed a corner 3 for the lead in the closing seconds of his ...