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C.R. Roberts, who led USC to victory over Longhorns in segregated Texas, has died at 87

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:37 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — C.R. Roberts, whose record-setting performance helped Southern California beat Texas in a 1956 road game played in the segregated state, has died. He was 87.Roberts died of natural causes on Tuesday in suburban Norwalk, the university said Wednesday. Roberts, a fullback, set a single-game rushing record with 251 yards on 12 carries in the Trojans’ 44-20 victory in Austin, a mark that stood for 20 years. Fearing rioting by the segregated crowd, USC’s coaching staff pulled Roberts early.Upon arrival, the Trojans tried three different hotels before finding one that would allow its Black players to stay. USC officials had permitted Roberts to travel despite Texas’ segregation laws.“I was upset that they didn’t want me down there,” Roberts said in a 2015 USC online article for Black History Month. “Damn right, I had something to prove to them.”The hotel housekeepers were Black and they tried to convince Roberts and his other Black teammate to le...

Justice Department to challenge length of prison sentences for Rhodes and other Oath Keepers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:37 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is appealing the 18-year-prison sentence handed down for Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, as well as other far-right extremists’ punishments that were shorter than what prosecutors had sought, according to court papers filed Wednesday. While Rhodes received a lengthy sentence for seditious conspiracy and other convictions, the 18-year term was below the recommended range under federal guidelines and less than the 25 years the Justice Department had asked for in one of the most serious cases to go to trial in the Capitol attack. Defendants routinely appeal their convictions and sentences, but it is more unusual for prosecutors to challenge the length of a prison term imposed by judges who have wide discretion when handing down punishments. Rhodes’ was the longest sentence that has been handed down so far in the thousands of Capitol riot cases. Rhodes’ attorney, James Lee Bri...

Syracuse RB LeQuint Allen to return next month after suit against school settled, reports say

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:37 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse running back LeQuint Allen will rejoin the team next month after reaching a settlement in his lawsuit against the school, ESPN and Syracuse.com reported Wednesday.Allen was set to miss this season after being suspended for the fall semester after a fight with another student in December 2021. But the settlement allows the sophomore to return to classes for the semester and rejoin the Orange in the middle of August.Allen was the backup to Sean Tucker last season before making his first career start in the Pinstripe Bowl against Minnesota. He rushed for 94 yards and broke Marvin Harrison’s school bowl record with 11 receptions for 60 yards.___AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://twitter.com/ap_top25 Sign up for the AP Top 25 newsletter here: https://link.apnews.com/join/6nr/morning-wire-newsletter-footer-internal-adsSource

CNBC: esta anciana de 100 años todavía trabaja 4 días a la semana; su mejor consejo para una carrera larga y feliz

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:37 GMT

Jayne Burns no siempre planeó trabajar más allá de los 100 años. Pero la mayoría de las mañanas, maneja sola 20 minutos desde su casa en Cincinnati hasta Mason, Ohio, para cumplir su turno como cortadora de telas a tiempo parcial en la tienda Joann Fabric and Crafts. Lleva 26 años trabajando en la tienda y sigue siendo una de sus formas favoritas de pasar el tiempo. “Disfruto lo que hago, así que quiero seguir haciéndolo”, dice. “Trabajaré todo el tiempo que pueda o mientras me tengan”. CNBC: hackers roban y venden datos de pacientes de HCA Healthcare CNBC: estos son los estados de EEUU con la mejor y peor agua de grifo; así quedaron Kentucky y Alabama Burns, quien cumple 101 años el 26 de julio, comenzó a trabajar en la tienda de artesanías en 1997, solo unos meses después de la muerte de su esposo Dick. Su hija, Donna Burns, trabajaba en la tienda a tiempo parcial y la recomendó para el papel, pensando que podría ser una distra...

Bear bites sheep herder's head in attack

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A 35-year-old man was attacked and severely injured by a bear Tuesday morning near Durango.At around 1 a.m. a sheep herder working at a sheep grazing allotment on the San Juan National Forest said he was awoken by a disturbance involving his sheep and a black bear, according to a release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. WATCH: Bear gets inside Steamboat Springs home and ‘hangs out’ He fired a .30-30 caliber rifle at the 8-year-old, 250-pound boar, and then came the attack. There were bite wounds to his head, left hand and arm, and severe lacerations to his left hip area and scratches on his back.After the attack, he managed to crawl back to his tent and contacted his cousin. He was then airlifted to Mercy Regional Medical Center where CPW said DNA samples were collected.He was treated at that hospital but was then flown to Grand Junction for surgery.According to CPW, this bear attack is the first reported this year in Colorado and the first in La Plata County sin...

Where is Bandimere Speedway moving to? Family gives plan insights

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Bandimere Speedway was once a drag strip meant for people to use to appreciate the speed and performance of their cars. Now, 65 years later, the family is relocating to create an upgraded racetrack.It currently seats 28,500 spectators and has some of the best drag-race views around the quarter-mile track, which has a cooling system that circulates 12,000 gallons of chilled water through 15,000 feet of lines. Did you know Colorado has one of the world’s best drum corps? Despite its features, current owner John Bandimere Jr. said, "We feel comfortable with leaving, we need more space."The final national event at the speedway is the Mile High Nationals this weekend.Why is it moving?Over 125 events are hosted each year at Bandimere Speedway, perched at some 5,800 feet above sea level against Hogback Mountain in Morrison. Rooney Valley has developed and grown, especially over the last few years. Because of this, Bandimere Jr. said, "Once again our family is prepare...

Man accused of shooting a gun at a business in Broomfield charged with attempted murder

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:37 GMT

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (KDVR) -- A man accused of shooting at a Broomfield eatery appeared in court and is facing a long list of charges including attempted murder.The 17th Judicial District Attorney said the alleged shooter, Kenneth Fairchild, is also facing several charges for incidents in other cities.Fairchild was formally charged with more than 30 counts including attempted first-degree murder, arson and illegally discharging a firearm.Fairchild is accused of firing a bullet at the Jus Burritos restaurant on U.S. 287 on Saturday. A bullet hit a window and sent customers and staff running for cover. Sniper-like shots fired at buildings in Broomfield and Denver may be connected The DA said Fairchild is also accused of crimes in Arvada, Thornton, Adams County and Commerce City.Both the Broomfield and Denver police departments are also checking to see if Fairchild was responsible for shots fired at buildings in downtown Denver.People involved in the shootings described narrowly being ...

Christopher Nolan, ‘Oppenheimer’ cast attend world premiere of new atom bomb thriller in Paris

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:37 GMT

“Oppenheimer” is a summer movie that’s coming in with a bang!It blasts into theaters next week, but the cast and crew got to celebrate their explosive world premiere in Paris Tuesday night.Christopher Nolan: “It’s the first theater anywhere in the world where we will show ‘Oppenheimer’ on 70 mm film.”Cillian Murphy: “The reaction so far has been amazing. It’s a film designed for theaters, you know, for IMAX, so I’m gonna watch it tonight.”Cillian Murphy (as J. Robert Oppenheimer): “We’re in a race against the Nazis. And I know what it means, if the Nazis have a bomb.”Cillian Murphy: “I think it ask a lot of questions, some of the big kind of ethical, moral, paradoxical questions that there is.”Matt Damon as (Leslie Groves Jr.): “Are we saying there’s a chance that when we push that button, we destroy the world?”Cillian Murphy (as J. Robert Oppenheimer): “Chan...

Tom Cruise, ‘Dead Reckoning’ co-stars chat with Deco at new ‘Mission: Impossible’s’ NYC premiere

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:37 GMT

Before Tom Cruise came to the 305 to promote his latest “Mission: Impossible” adventure, he was in New York … and guess who else was in New York: our own Alex Miranda!Alex went on a mission of his own at the “Dead Reckoning Part One” red carpet premiere.The mission: fly to New York City and interview the biggest star in Hollywood. Sure, I’ll accept it … but one thing is very clear talking to Tom: this man loves making movies — even if it means risking his own life — just to show all of us a good time.The mission?Henry Czerny (as Kittredge): “Is going to cost you dearly.”Interview Tom Cruise on the red carpet.Alex Miranda: “Tom!”Tom Cruise: “Alex! Alex!”Alex Miranda: “How do you keep topping yourself? I don’t know; how does this happen? How do you do it?”Tom Cruise: “I have no idea.”Alex Miranda: “This movie was incredible.”Tom Cruise: “Thank you, thank you.&#...

Man dies after shooting at Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:01:37 GMT

A 25-year-old New Bedford man died Wednesday after a shooting at Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth, the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office announced. The DA’s office said state police troopers first responded around 2:30 p.m. after receiving a report of a man shot with life-threatening injuries. On scene, the DA’s office said troopers learned the shooting happened after a fight broke out in a picnic area within the state forest. The DA’s office said the person who was shot was hit several times and was taken to Beth Israel Deaconess-Plymouth Hospital where he was pronounced dead.  “This was not a random act of violence and there is no threat to the public,” the DA’s office said. An investigation was ongoing as of Wednesday night as authorities continued to search for the person who pulled the trigger in this incident.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.