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4th person found dead in chocolate factory blast 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:58 GMT

WEST READING, Pa. — A fourth person was confirmed dead and three people remained unaccounted for Sunday, two days after a powerful explosion at a chocolate factory shook a small town in Pennsylvania.West Reading Borough Chief of Police Wayne Holben confirmed the body of a fourth victim was found under debris early Sunday at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in the borough of West Reading, about 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia.Holben asked for continued prayers from the community and vowed that rescuers and officials “will not rest until every single person affected by this tragedy has been accounted for” from the blast that occurred just before 5 p.m. Friday.Rescue crews have been using heat imaging equipment and dogs to search for possible survivors after the blast destroyed one building and damaged a neighboring building. Crews were now using heavy equipment to methodically and carefully pull debris from the site, Holben said.Borough Fire Chief Chad Moyer said Saturday nigh...

Patrick Beverley backs up his talk in return to Los Angeles as the Chicago Bulls overpower LeBron James and the Lakers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:58 GMT

As he prepared to make his return to Los Angeles, Patrick Beverley swore he didn’t need any extra juice to face his former team.“It’ll be fun as hell,” Beverley said cheerfully after practice at the Galen Center a day before the game against the Lakers, citing “good relationships” forged with his teammates.“I’ve always been wired like every game was the most important. I don’t want to put too much on one game. First game was just as important as the last, whatever game you have next is the most important. That’s always been my mindset.”But on Sunday morning, Beverley took a slightly different tack, posting a picture of himself cradling a pack of Charmin toilet paper with a sly grin. The message felt clear — a shot at the Lakers for being too “soft” — even if it came by way of a branded sponsorship post.For his part, Beverley swore it was just an advertising spot he was supposed to upload weeks ...

Car slams into Roslindale porch, Boston Police investigating serious accident

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:58 GMT

A car slammed into a Roslindale porch on Sunday afternoon, sending two people to the hospital as Boston police investigate the serious accident.The crash happened at 3968 Washington St., in Roslindale, at around 5:03 p.m. on Sunday.Two pedestrians were possibly struck, according to a Boston Police spokesman.The accident led to BPD’s fatal accident reconstruction unit getting called to the scene, which means serious injuries were reported in the crash.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Boston Police seize 37 dirt bikes and mopeds, recover fentanyl and guns, and arrest 4 after ‘illegal drag racing’ investigation A Boston EMS spokesperson confirmed that Boston EMS responded to the crash.“Personnel treated and transported two individuals from the location,” the Boston EMS spokesperson added.Firefighters were seen checking out the building following the crash.

Jaylen Brown scores 41, receives standing ovation as Celtics rout Spurs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:58 GMT

As well as they have played for most of the season, the Celtics have proven susceptible to losses to inferior opponents. They’ve lost to the Magic three times. More recently, they lost to the Rockets, the worst team in the Western Conference. Those defeats may be pivotal in the race for the No. 1 seed.But in returning home for the stretch run of the regular season, the Celtics have seemed to turn on their focus. They took care of business over the Pacers in their first game after a long road trip, which is routinely a more challenging game than lets on. On Sunday, they didn’t have Jayson Tatum, but that was hardly an excuse against the lottery-bound Spurs.After falling behind early, the Celtics went on a run and never looked back. Jaylen Brown scored 41 points with 13 rebounds, Malcolm Brogdon had 20 points and nine assists and Derrick White had 19 points on four 3-points against his former team. Not even another Marcus Smart ejection could rattle the Celtics as they cruised to an e...

What’s the Chicago White Sox plan for relief in late innings in the absence of closer Liam Hendriks?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:58 GMT

Kendall Graveman noticed something different with his performance Friday against the Oakland Athletics at Hohokam Stadium.“The first couple outings I had (this spring) were rough, I mean I found every barrel in Maricopa County,” the White Sox reliever joked . “The thing now, (I) got off some barrels (Friday), got some softer contact. Got some ground balls, which is my game.”Graveman pitched a scoreless ninth inning in the 12-0 victory, his first appearance with the team since returning from the World Baseball Classic.The right-hander is one of the late-inning options for the Sox in the absence of Liam Hendriks, who announced in January he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The Sox anticipate knowing more in the “coming days and weeks about a potential timeline” regarding their closer, according to general manager Rick Hahn.In the meantime, Sox manager Pedro Grifol recently said the plan in those situations is “going to be leveraging it...

Yankees Notebook: Brito nails rotation audition with perfect day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:58 GMT

If Sunday served as an audition, Jhony Brito cemented his case for the cast.The 25-year-old Dominican righty twirled 5.1 perfect innings against the Blue Jays in his bid to join the Yankees’ early-season rotation. The team likely needs an extra staffer with Luis Severino battling a low-grade lat strain; Brito started in place of the injured veteran.With four-seamers and sinkers that reached 97 mph, changeups, curveballs and sliders, Brito made the most of his unexpected opportunity. He struck out the first three Toronto hitters he faced before inducing 10 groundouts. An efficient outing, Brito threw just 58 pitches — he actually needed to rip a few more in the bullpen afterward — while lowering his spring ERA to 2.08.“It felt like a big opportunity,” the Yankees’ 27th-best prospect said after exiting to an ovation at George M. Steinbrenner Field. “It was a great way for them to see if I can keep being the pitcher I’ve been in camp and ...

Bruins beat Carolina in a shootout, 4-3

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:58 GMT

The Bruins simply cannot lose these days.Facing the second-best team in the league without Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand and Hampus Lindholm, the B’s built a 3-1 lead through the first 40 minutes but gave up two goals in the first 3:44 of the third period to the Carolina Hurricanes.But the B’s absorbed that sucker punch and beat the Canes 4-3 in a shootout after both Charlie Coyle and Jake DeBrusk beating Freddie Andersen in the skills competition. Jeremy Swayman was terrific, turning away 34 shots and both Cane attempts in the shootout.It was momentous win in many ways. It was the B’s 57th win, tyingthe 1970-71 B’s for the club record while David Pastrnak scored two goals, including his 50th. It was also the B’s first win at PNC Arena since winning the Eastern Conference Finals there in 2019.The Bruins took a 3-1 lead into the third period, but the Hurricanes clawed to within a goal just 97 seconds into the third period. A rebound off the end boards ...

Two arrested in Chula Vista after police pursuit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:58 GMT

CHULA VISTA, Calif. -- Two were arrested at the Chula Vista Mall after a police pursuit started in the South Bay, according to law enforcement.The pursuit began just before 2:30 p.m. in San Ysidro after San Diego police were alerted of a stolen vehicle in the area.Authorities followed the suspect all the way to the Burlington Coat Factory in Chula Vista Mall at 555 Broadway, where the pursuit ended. High-speed motorcycle pursuit leads to arrest in National City The vehicle reported stolen appeared to be a red Chevrolet SUV.Law enforcement took two people into custody. Neither suspect have been identified by police at this time. SDPD was also unable to share the age and gender of the suspects, as well as if there was another suspect still at large.

North Korea test-fires 2 more missiles as tensions rise

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:58 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missile toward waters off its eastern coast Monday, adding to a recent flurry in weapons tests as the United States prepared to deploy an aircraft carrier strike group to neighboring waters to step up military exercises with the South. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles flew cross-country after being fired from a western inland area south of the North Korean capital of Pyongyang but didn’t immediately release specific flight details. Japan’s coast guard said it believed both weapons landed outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone. The launches were the North’s seventh missile event this month and underscore heightening military tensions in the region as the pace of both North Korean weapons tests and the U.S.-South Korea joint military exercises has accelerated in recent months in a cycle of tit-for-tat responses. The allies last week completed an 11-day exercise that included their biggest...

Casualties mount in Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:58 GMT

WEST READING, Pa. (AP) — A fifth body has been recovered from the site of a powerful explosion at a chocolate factory in a small town in eastern Pennsylvania and two remained unaccounted for Sunday.West Reading Mayor Samantha Kaag said in an email to the Associated Press that the fifth body was found Sunday morning by first responders and confirmed dead by the by the Berks County Coroner’s Office. The coroner was unable to confirm the identity of that person, Kaag said.West Reading Borough Chief of Police Wayne Holben confirmed the body of a fourth victim was found under debris early Sunday at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in the borough of West Reading, about 60 miles (96 kilometers) northwest of Philadelphia. Holben asked for continued prayers from the community and vowed that rescuers and officials “will not rest until every single person affected by this tragedy has been accounted for” from the blast that occurred just before 5 p.m. Friday.Rescue crews have been using heat imaging e...