Home

Byron Buxton placed on paternity list; Twins recall Larnach

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:23:58 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton was placed on the paternity list Monday by the Minnesota Twins, who recalled outfielder Trevor Larnach from Triple-A St. Paul.Buxton reached base three times in Sunday’s comeback win against the Chicago White Sox and immediately left to be with his wife, who would give birth to the couple’s third child.The 29-year-old Buxton is tied for the team lead with 17 home runs this season, is second with 40 RBIs and leads the team with 46 runs scored. But the streaky Buxton, who’s been limited to designated hitter duties because of injuries, has struggled overall to a .195 batting average in 81 games this season.Larnach, 26, has played in 47 games for Minnesota this season, hitting .211 with six homers and 31 RBIs.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Judge says he plans to sentence gynecologist who sexually abused patients to 20 years in prison

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:23:58 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge said Monday he plans to sentence a former gynecologist to 20 years in prison for the sexual abuse of dozens of patients for over two decades at prestigious New York hospitals.Judge Richard M. Berman announced his intention at a sentencing hearing for Robert Hadden that will continue on Tuesday, when Hadden is expected to speak after some legal issues are resolved. The judge was expected to impose the sentence after the hearing resumes, unless he changes his mind.Hadden, 64, has been in custody since his January conviction on four counts of enticing victims to cross state lines so he could sexually abuse them. A 20-year senctence would be four times the roughly four-to-five-year term that the judge concluded federal sentencing guidelines recommend. The guidelines are calculated for each case to ensure that people convicted of specific crimes generally are treated equally, and judges can go below or above guidelines but must explain why.The judge said t...

“No hubo secuestro”: inesperado giro en caso de mujer que desapareció tras llamar al 911 para reportar a niño

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:23:58 GMT

Carlee Russell admitió que no vio a un niño pequeño vagando al costado de la carretera y mintió sobre haber sido secuestrada en un engaño que desencadenó un esfuerzo nacional para encontrarla, dijo el lunes un abogado de la mujer de Alabama.El jefe de policía de Hoover, Nicholas C. Derzis, leyó la declaración proporcionada por el abogado de Russell durante una conferencia de prensa, en la que la estudiante de enfermería de 25 años dijo que no fue secuestrada como se hizo creer al país entero cuando desapareció el 13 de julio. Russell dijo que no había salido del área de Hoover. La mujer regresó a casa unas 49 horas después de una llamada al 911 en la que informó haber visto al menor en la interestatal. Nuevos detalles de la mujer hallada con vida tras llamar al 911 para reportar a niño en autopista Llamó al 911 para reportar a un niño caminando en una autopista de Alabama. Ahora está desaparecida. “Mi cliente se disculpa por...

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill resolves dispute with South Florida marina worker

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:23:58 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has resolved his dispute with a man he was accused of assaulting at a marina.Hill’s attorney and the lawyer for the man, who works for a charter company at Haulover Marina in Miami, released a statement to ESPN on Monday.“The parties to the incident which occurred on June 18th, 2023 at the Haulover Marina involving Tyreek Hill have resolved their differences,” read the joint statement provided by Evan Feldman, the attorney for the employee of the Kelly Fleet Inc., and Julius Collins, Hill’s attorney.Hill had been under investigation by Miami-Dade police for assault and battery after it was reported that he got into an argument with the employee, which apparently ended with Hill hitting the man.The NFL reportedly requested video footage from the incident.Hill, a 29-year-old All-Pro, will begin his second training camp with the Miami Dolphins this week. He led the Dolphins with 119 receptions for 1,710 yards in ...

NFL indefinitely suspends Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike for gambling on games

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:23:58 GMT

DENVER (AP) — The NFL suspended Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike indefinitely Monday for betting on league games during the 2022 season.Uwazurike, a fourth-round draft pick from Iowa State in 2022, becomes the latest in a growing list of players suspended for gambling on games or in NFL locker rooms. He will be eligible to petition for reinstatement no earlier than July 24, 2024. “Our organization fully cooperated with this investigation and takes matters pertaining to the integrity of the game very seriously,” the Broncos said in a statement. “The Denver Broncos will continue to provide all members of our organization with the necessary education, resources and support to ensure compliance with the NFL’s gambling policy.”___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLSource

Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL for betting on games

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:23:58 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL for betting on games.Source

3rd man arrested in firebombing of Planned Parenthood in Southern California last year

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:23:58 GMT

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A third man has been arrested on federal charges related to the firebombing of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Southern California last year, authorities said Monday.Xavier Batten, 21, was arrested Friday in Florida and has been ordered to be detained pending trial, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles said in a statement. His attorney, Sylvia Irvin, did not immediately respond Monday to an emailed request for comment on her client’s behalf. Two other defendants who were arrested last month pleaded not guilty in federal court in California on Monday, said Thom Mrozek, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s office. A trial for Tibet Ergul, 21, of Irvine, and Chance Brannon, 23, of San Juan Capistrano, a Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton, was scheduled for September 5, Mrozek said.The three men are charged with conspiracy and malicious destruction of property by fire and explosion, the statement said. Ergul and Brannon also face additional charge...

Hot temperatures bring health risks to Colorado

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:23:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) --  In the scorching hot temperatures, Coloradans are looking for relief from the heat. Corbin Scoddard found a way to cool off at the Splash Pad at City Park. "I'm getting wet and just lying in the shade," he said. "It's nice to have somewhere you can get wet without having to go to a water park or something."With the recent heat, Swedish Medical Center in Englewood and The Medical Center of Aurora have already seen a handful of heat-related cases. Some involved people without housing. How altitude affects hikers and how to acclimate properly Dr. Mark Montano is the medical director of CareNow Urgent Care in Denver. "Generally, we'll see the more mild cases here in the urgent care centers, people who might be fatigued, have higher heart rates, headaches," he said. Montano said if people become dehydrated, there are several levels of heat-related illness. The first would bring heat cramps in the abdomen or legs."Next is heat exhaustion, and t...

Troopers enhance patrols targeting impaired, careless drivers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:23:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – More intense patrol efforts are beginning after two separate suspected impaired drivers crashed into troopers' patrol cars while a crash was being investigated on a bridge over the weekend. A video of one of the crashes was released by Colorado State Patrol on Monday. It shows troopers working a crash around 4 a.m. on Interstate 270 in Adams County.One of the unoccupied patrol cars was hit in a second crash. Then, another patrol car is hit by yet another driver.Trooper Kevin Bagley ran to get out of the way and jumped over a guard rail. Bagley fell some 30 feet and was seriously hurt. 2 trooper vehicles hit by 2 different vehicles while investigating crash “It took a few moments before we realized we were missing a trooper on the scene,” Colorado State Patrol Chief Colonel Matthew Packard said.The two drivers that crashed into state troopers’ cars were suspected of driving under the influence and arrested.“We have got to do something to reverse this trend. And our ...

Starting in August you'll have to move over for these cars

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:23:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you've ever driven on Colorado roads, you have probably seen the signs that tell you to move over or slow down for emergency and maintenance vehicles, or for trucks putting on chains.Well, starting August 7, the law expands and you'll be required to move over and slow down for any vehicle with its hazard lights on.The new change is because HB 23-1123, which passed with bipartisan support in March and was signed into law soon after, will go into effect.What is the move over, slow down law?Essentially, when you see a vehicle on the side of the road that the law applies to, you have to move over so there's one lane of buffer between you and the vehicle. Colorado’s paid sick leave law will expand in August If you can't, you need to slow down to 20 mph or less if the speed limit is over 45 mph and 25 mph or less if the speed limit is under that.If you don't follow the law and are caught, you face a fine of up to $100 and may have DMV points added to your license, wh...