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Woman beaten during Harwood Heights carjacking dies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:48:49 GMT

HARWOOD HEIGHTS, Ill. — A woman who was badly beaten and left lying in the road after a carjacking in Harwood Heights on Wednesday has died, according to police.Officers say the 61-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries after an alleged carjacking, which took place on the 4400 block of North Natchez Avenue just after 6:30 a.m., on Wednesday. 3 teens charged in 7 robberies on Saturday across Chicago According to police, a neighbor in the area told officers that he had seen the woman lying face up in the street by her vehicle and a man was on top of her and appeared to be choking her.Police say the victim, who has been identified as Ma Operio by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, died from her injuries on Sunday.Officers say a suspect is in custody in connection to the alleged carjacking. 24-year-old Reese Miller was taken into custody on Wednesday and is facing several charges, including attempted murder.

Safety a top priority for boaters over holiday weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:48:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The holiday weekend is in full swing, which means the lakes around Central Texas will be busy."I am for sure there are going to be a lot of people on boats partying having fun," said Rocio Campos, who was getting ready to go out on Lake Austin.Over at Walsh Boat Landing there was a constant line of boats coming and going."My home lake is here, Lake Austin," said Brian Shiba, who was just getting off the lake. Labor Day watercraft ban in effect on Lake Austin through Tuesday Shiba says he has seen it busier, but there were still a lot of people out. During these busy weekends he is extra cautious."I have a 5-year-old daughter so she is top of mind," said Shiba. "I am always trying to be safe with her. Life jackets and everything. Keeping an eye out and having a sober driver."Lake Austin is a popular spot since it a constant level lake, but all over Central Texas some lakes are drying up.Lake Travis is about 38% full and the water level continues to drop, which has l...

CM Punk fired by All Elite Wrestling following incident at All In

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:48:49 GMT

The CM Punk era has ended at All Elite Wrestling.AEW announced on Saturday that the 44-year-old professional wrestler has been fired “with cause” following a backstage incident during the promotion’s All In show last Sunday at Wembley Stadium in London.The announcement was made ahead of Saturday’s “Collision” show and Sunday’s “All Out” pay-per-view — both taking place at the United Center in Chicago, Punk’s hometown.According to multiple reports, Punk — whose real name is Phil Brooks — and another wrestler, Jack Perry — son of late actor Luke Perry — had an altercation following Perry’s preshow match against Hook. Both men were suspended, according to Sports Illustrated.“The incident was regrettable and it endangered people backstage,” AEW co-founder and president Tony Khan said in a video released on X, formerly known as Twitter. “That includes the production staff, th...

Blue Jays’ All-Star Kevin Gausman returns home to face the beast of Coors Field

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:48:49 GMT

Rockies left-hander Ty Blach remembers well an at-bat he took against Kevin Gausman way back in the day.Blach was a senior at Regis Jesuit High School. Gausman was a junior at Grandview.“I was hitting against Kevin and I remember thinking, ‘I’ve never faced a fastball like that before,’ ” Blach said Sunday before the Rockies hosted the Blue Jays at rainy Coors Field. “He must have been throwing a 95 mph fastball. I hit a foul ball home run off him, somehow. I turned on one, I don’t know how. I don’t even think I saw the pitch. I just remember him being electric.”Gausman, 32, started for Toronto in its 7-5 win over Colorado. The two-time All-Star was not particularly sharp, giving up three runs on six hits over four innings. He walked three and struck out five. His day ended early when a thunderstorm swept through LoDo and delayed the game for 59 minutes.“I’ve pitched here many times before but my splitter was definite...

Aurora police arrest 16-year-old boy in fatal shooting, theft of scooters

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:48:49 GMT

Aurora police arrested a 16-year-old boy Sunday in connection with an Aug. 23 fatal shooting of a man in the Del Mark Park neighborhood.The boy, whose name wasn’t released because he’s a minor, was arrested on charges of first-degree murder and aggravated robbery. Police said in a news release that more arrests in the shooting are expected.Police said Miguel Angel Saucedo Araujo, 49, was shot early in the morning Aug. 23 near his home after he and his son confronted thieves taking off with scooters that were parked in the family’s backyard.Police said officers arrived at the home in the 900 block of Paris Street shortly after the shooting. Officers tried to provide care to the man, but he died at the scene.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man shot at Northglenn garage sale is in critical condition Crime and Public Safety | Six people arrested after apparent fake hostage situation, police shooting in Denver Crime and Public S...

Smash Mouth front man Steve Harwell gravely ill, TMZ reports

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:48:49 GMT

After years of battling health problems, loved ones of longtime Smash Mouth front man, Steve Harwell, are saying their farewells to the singer, who is currently in hospice care at his home, TMZ reported.  Harwell’s manager told TMZ that the 56-year-old singer has suffered from alcohol abuse for much of his life and that he’s reached the final stages of liver failure, which he had recently been receiving treatment for. "...[H]e likely only has a week or so to live,” his manager told TMZ.  The California based Smash Mouth formed in the 1990s and had several hits in the early 2000s, including “All Star,” “Walkin on the Sun,” and a cover of “I’m a Believer." Both “All Star” and “I’m a Believer” were featured on the soundtrack of the movie “Shrek.”  Steve Harwell and Smash Mouth during Opening of All Star Cafe '98 at All Star Cafe in San Diego, California, United States. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)The sad news about Harwell’s health comes after reports of t...

Howard County school bus routes being restored, superintendent says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:48:49 GMT

After a series of transportation snafus hampered back-to-school plans for students along 20 bus routes, Howard County, Maryland’s superintendent of schools says the problem is beginning to ebb.“I am pleased to share that 11 of the 20 bus routes that were temporarily suspended last week will be restored for Tuesday morning,” public schools leader Michael Martirano said in an email to families Sunday afternoon.According to Martirano, the school system is planning to update bus numbers and details on the ongoing bus issue with Zum Transportation contractors before Tuesday. The system listed the following bus routes as those temporarily suspended while the county works to get additional drivers:Bus 1148 servicing Atholton High School and Cradlerock Elementary SchoolBus 1165 servicing Atholton High School and Wilde Lake Middle SchoolBus 1090 servicing Reservoir High School, Hammond Middle School and Forest Ridge Elementary SchoolBus 1201 servicing Long Reach High School...

Estas diminutas criaturas están perdiendo la batalla por sobrevivir. Esto es lo que podemos hacer para salvarlas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:48:49 GMT

(CNN) — El colibrí rufo es mágico. La iridiscente garganta del macho brilla más que un centavo de cobre reluciente y, como la mayoría de los colibríes, zumba por el aire revoloteando con curiosidad justo delante de los humanos que los contemplan. La primera vez que Mike Parr, presidente de American Bird Conservancy, vio uno, estaba alimentándose de las flores de un limonero en California.“Fue uno de esos lugares de otro mundo. Fue casi como una experiencia religiosa”, dice Parr con asombro y reverencia.“Cuando giran la cabeza y, de repente, su garganta capta la luz, se ilumina con un color increíble. Es mágico, de verdad. Se ilumina como un faro”.Es uno de los colibríes más pequeños, con poco más de 7 cm, pero uno de los más combativos.Según el Laboratorio de Ornitología de Cornell, vuelan la asombrosa distancia de 6.276 km (solo ida) desde Alaska, donde viven en verano, hasta México, uno de los viajes migratorios más largos del mundo en comparación con...

Aberg claims European Masters; USA rallies to take Walker Cup; qualifier Wannasaen wins on LPGA Tour

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:48:49 GMT

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Swedish rookie Ludvig Aberg surged to a two-shot win at the European Masters on Sunday and right into the Ryder Cup picture for Europe.Aberg stunned former U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick by reeling off four straight birdies through the 17th hole to close with a 6-under 64.Fitzpatrick faded to a tie for third, three shots back, though he secured one of the six automatic spots for the Ryder Cup team. Captain Luke Donald will announce his six wild-card selections on Monday, and Aberg is likely to be one of them.Fitzpatrick had led by three strokes when he birdied the par-5 14th, but just 30 minutes later — and back-to-back bogeys by the Englishman — a five-shot turnaround left Aberg clear by two. He finished at 19-under 261, two ahead of Alexander Bjork (66).Robert MacIntyre of Scotland finished 16 shots behind but still accrued enough points to earn a spot on his first Ryder Cup team. The other automatic qualifiers are Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Vik...

Lynx clinch spot in playoffs with 86-73 victory over Mercury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:48:49 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kayla McBride scored 23 points, Napheesa Collier and Dorka Juhász added double-doubles and the Minnesota Lynx clinched a spot in the playoffs by handing Phoenix its eighth straight loss with an 86-73 victory over the Mercury on Sunday.The Lynx are currently the No. 5 seed and have an outside shot to catch the Dallas Wings and earn the homecourt advantage in the first round. Minnesota started the season 0-6, but avoided missing the playoffs for the second straight season. The Lynx are only the second team ever to lose at least its first six games and still make the postseason. Los Angeles also did it in 2015.McBride sank 9 of 20 shots with two 3-pointers for Minnesota (19-19). Collier finished with 22 points, 16 rebounds and five assists for her 11th double-double of the season. Juhász pitched in with 10 points and 12 boards.Moriah Jefferson totaled a career-high 32 points for Phoenix (9-28). Brittney Griner added 17 points and 10 rebounds.Jefferson hit a shot and ...