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Israel: 2 wounded in West Bank drive-by shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:28 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said two Israelis were wounded Saturday evening in a drive-by shooting in the occupied West Bank, the latest in months-long violence between Israel and the Palestinians.The attack was the third to take place in the Palestinian town of Huwara in less than a month. The condition of the two injured Israelis was not immediately known. The military said a manhunt was launched as forces sealed roads leading to Huwara.No Palestinian group claimed responsibility for the shooting attack, but Hamas, the militant group ruling the Gaza Strip, praised it. “The resistance in the West Bank can surprise the occupation every time and the occupation cannot enjoy safety,” Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said.Violence has surged in recent months in the West Bank and east Jerusalem amid near-daily Israeli arrest raids in Palestinian-controlled areas and a string of Palestinian attacks.U.S.-backed regional efforts to defuse tensions have led to the meeting of Israeli an...

Juvenile dies after shooting in Longmont

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:28 GMT

LONGMONT, Colo. (KDVR) -- Police are investigating a shooting that killed a juvenile Friday night in Longmont.According to a release, police responded to a shots-fired call around 9 p.m. in the Twin Peaks Square Shopping Center near the intersection of Nelson Road and Hover Street.An officer arrived and found a large crowd of bystanders attending a "car meet-up." A suspect vehicle was identified and juveniles ran to it, police said.The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, during which a backseat passenger exited the car and ran. Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on Federal Boulevard More officers arrived on the scene and arrested the juveniles left in the vehicle.After that, it was reported that a vehicle struck a pole at the intersection of Nelson Road and Hover Street.When officers arrived at the crash, they found the driver, a juvenile, suffering from a gunshot wound. The juvenile was taken to a local hospital and later succumbed to his injuries. A person of i...

Putin says Russia to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, state media report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:28 GMT

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Moscow would station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, Russian state media reported. Russia will “complete construction of a storage facility for tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus on July 1,” Putin said, according to a report by Ria Novosti.Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has agreed to the deployment, which won’t violate obligations under nuclear nonproliferation agreements, Putin was quoted as saying. Moscow would not transfer control of the nuclear arms to Minsk, according to the reports.“We agreed with Lukashenko that we would place tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus without violating the nonproliferation regime,” Putin said, according to Tass. “The United States has been doing this for decades,” Putin was quoted as saying. “They have long deployed their tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of their allied countries,” he said.“We agreed that we will do the ...

Authorities investigating deadly stabbing in Brockton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:28 GMT

Authorities are investigating after a man was found fatally stabbed in Brockton early Saturday morning, officials said. Brockton police officers investigating a robbery were driving down Belmont Avenue around 4:30 a.m. when they spotted a man laying on the ground, according to the Plymouth District Attorney’s Office. An investigation revealed the 41-year-old man was suffering from apparent stab wounds. He was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name has not been released.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Looking Glass: Could I get off with a warning this time?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:28 GMT

A man was arrested for the tenth time in a month after he was caught driving a stolen truck in Clovis, Calif. He is facing18 felonies and 15 misdemeanors with charges including stealing six vehicles, DUI, vandalism, fraud and possession of a controlled substance. When caught in the stolen truck, he was on his way to the police station to pick up his personal property from a previous arrest.CAN WE MAKE ANOTHER WITHDRAWL?: Thieves hooked a chain to an ATM at a credit union in Tacoma, Wash., and yanked it out of the building with their pickup truck and dragged it off. Then, for some reason, they turned around and headed back toward the scene of the crime as the ATM bounced along behind and fell away as they were making a turn. They sideswiped another driver as they fled, and were arrested later.YEAH, I’M PRETTY SURE THAT’S HIM: A man, who breached his release conditions while serving a two-year arson sentence, was arrested at a hospital in Hamilton, Ontario, after a nurse recognized hi...

HS hockey 2023: Little was predictable

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:28 GMT

When he entered the room for the last set of postgame interviews after a long day of state finals at TD Garden, Shrewsbury girls hockey coach Frank Panarelli didn’t need more than five seconds to point out who picked against his team in the Div. 1 game, and thank them for the motivation. Not many backed it against a St. Mary’s (L) team favored from the preseason to win it all, but the star-studded Colonials dominated defensively to secure the program’s first state title.As we reflect on another thrilling year, it seems only fitting for that Div. 1 girls final to be the last game of the MIAA boys and girls hockey season. It embodies some of the major storylines that developed across the board.Vengeance at TD GardenAlongside Shrewsbury’s run to prove the doubters wrong, the entire set of six state finals saw the winners avenge some level of “disrespect” or previous hardships.Pope Francis, which didn’t get the chance to play in the state final back in the 2019-20 COVID co-championship ...

Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner will be game-time decisions for Magic vs. Nets

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:28 GMT

Second-year guard Jalen Suggs and forward Franz Wagner will be game-time decisions for the Orlando Magic’s Sunday home game vs. the Brooklyn Nets, coach Jamahl Mosley said after Saturday’s practice.Suggs has missed the previous four games because of a concussion in the March 16 road loss to the Phoenix Suns.He practiced Saturday with Mosley saying the team is “going to see how he pulls up” before determining whether he’ll play against the Nets.Wagner accidentally stepped on Goga Bitadze’s foot and turned his left ankle early in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s home win over the New York Knicks.He was later ruled out because of a sprained left ankle. Wagner didn’t practice but went through drills with skill development/shooting coach Aubrey McCreary.This story will be updated.This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Email Khobi Price at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter at @khobi_price. ()

March Madness betting guide: UConn, Texas new favorites

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:28 GMT

By MARK ANDERSON (AP Sports Writer)LAS VEGAS (AP) — March Madness is down to eight teams, and often by this point, nearly all the expected top teams are still playing. All the No. 1 seeds are gone, and Texas is the only No. 2 that still has a shot at the Final Four. All the unpredictability has made betting even more dicey than usual. Here’s a look at what to expect this weekend — but keep in mind the numbers listed change regularly.WHO’S FAVORED TO REACH THE FINAL FOUR?Based on the FanDuel Sportsbook lines for the Elite Eight games, No. 2 seed Texas, No. 3 Kansas State, No. 4 UConn and No. 6 Creighton. All the betting lines are within 3 1/2 points, so if No. 3 Gonzaga, No. 5 seeds Miami and San Diego State and No. 9 Florida Atlantic win, it wouldn’t be a shock. Especially this year.WHO’S FAVORED TO WIN THE TITLE?UConn at plus-330 and Texas at plus-370 are the clear favorites. Someone betting on the Huskies would win $330 on a $100 bet if they tak...

Ticker: Renamed Horseshoe to host Poker World Series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:28 GMT

A name paired with poker and Las Vegas lore now has a place on the neon-lit Strip following the rebranding of an iconic hotel with a memorable history at a crossroads shared with some of the most recognizable casinos in the world.The Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino and its corporate owner, Caesars Entertainment Corp., hosted ceremonies Friday to mark the name change from Bally’s Las Vegas, before it again hosts the upcoming 54th annual World Series of Poker.Canada pledges Great Lakes fundingCanada has pledged a significant increase in spending to improve water quality in the Great Lakes following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, whose administration also has boosted funding for the shared waters.Following their discussion Friday in Ottawa, Trudeau said his government would spend $420 million — about $306 million in U.S. dollars — over the next decade on the lakes, still suffering fron 20th century industrial pollution and newe...

Israeli defense minister calls for halt to judicial overhaul

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:28 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant called on Saturday for an immediate and temporary halt to the far-right government’s contentious plan to overhaul the judiciary, the first public dissent from within Prime Minister Benjamin’s coalition. Citing the need for dialogue with the opposition, Gallant asked Netanyahu’s coalition to wait until after the Jewish passover holiday that begins on April 5 before pushing ahead with its divisive plan to overhaul the judiciary. He said he is worried that the overhaul plans pose a threat to the country’s security. The plan has sparked the largest protest movement in Israel’s history, bringing thousands to face off against police in the streets weekly. “I will not take part in this,” Gallant said, although did not elaborate on what would happen if the government pressed on. His statement indicated the first crack in Netanyahu’s coalition, the most right-wing government in Israeli history. In rece...