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US shoots down Turkish drone after it came too close to US troops in Syria

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:06 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Thursday shot down a Turkish drone that had come in too close to U.S. troops on the ground in Hasakah, Syria, a U.S. official told The Associated Press. The official said the drone had been flying in an “unsafe” and “unsychronized” manner. Typically, the U.S. and Turkish militaries, which are NATO allies, work in close coordination in conducting air maneuvers. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the incident before an announcement.The U.S. has about 900 troops in Syria conducting missions to counter Islamic State group militants.Tara Copp, The Associated Press

Joel Embiid picks USA Basketball, AP source says, and plans to play in Paris Olympics

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:06 GMT

Joel Embiid will wear red, white and blue in Paris next summer — not rouge, blanc and bleu.The NBA’s reigning MVP and scoring champion has told USA Basketball that, after more than a year of deliberating, he has picked the Americans over France as his team for the Paris Olympics, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.The Philadelphia 76ers’ star let USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill know his mind was made up on Thursday, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because Embiid has not yet revealed his choice publicly. Embiid is scheduled to speak at 76ers’ camp in Fort Collins, Colorado, later Thursday.ESPN first reported Embiid’s decision.USA Basketball does not plan to name its team until the spring of 2024, but if healthy, Embiid would seem certain to have one of the 12 spots on the squad that will be coached by Golden State’s Steve Kerr with assistants Erik Spoelstra of Miami, Tyronn Lue of the Los Angeles Clipper...

Police identify 2 suspects in shooting that claimed life of baby delivered after mother shot on bus

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:06 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Two men will face murder charges after a pregnant woman hit by gunfire on a bus in Holyoke, Massachusetts, delivered a baby that later died, authorities said Thursday.Alejandro Ramos, 22, of Holyoke, is scheduled to be arraigned in Holyoke District Court on Thursday for his alleged involvement in Wednesday’s shooting, investigators said. He will be charged with murder, and other charges are expected to follow.An official at the Hampden District Attorney’s Office said it was unclear if Ramos had been appointed an attorney yet.A second suspect — Johnluis Sanchez, 30, of Holyoke — remains hospitalized. Sanchez will be formally arraigned on a charge of murder when his condition allows, with additional charges also expected to follow.A man who answered the phone at a number associated with a possible relative of Sanchez told the Associated Press on Thursday: “All that is misinformation. I’ll have my attorney reach out to you.”Police are looking for a third suspe...

$7M worth of drugs seized, 150 charges laid in months-long drug probe

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:06 GMT

Thirty-nine people are facing more than 150 charges after a months-long drug probe resulted in the seizure of more than $7 million worth of drugs across the GTA.Police in York Region say they opened an investigation in April 2023 after receiving reports about a woman trafficking drugs in Newmarket. The investigation uncovered a much larger network of traffickers dealing in large quantities of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine.A total of 23 search warrants were executed at locations in Newmarket, Vaughan, Mississauga, Ajax and Toronto with more than 11 kilos of crystal methamphetamine, more than six kilos of cocaine, and more than two kilos of fentanyl, which police say could have been processed into 27 kilos of street fentanyl.The total value of the drugs seized is estimated at more than $7 million.As many as 39 people are facing 156 criminal charges ranging from possession to trafficking, while arrest warrants have been issued for five others for a variety of drug-related charg...

Former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald sues university for $130 million

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:06 GMT

CHICAGO — Attorneys for former Northwestern University football coach Pat Fitzgerald have filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the school after his firing in July.The lawsuit, which was announced at Winston & Strawn LLP in downtown Chicago Thursday morning, claims that he was wrongfully and "illegally" terminated as head coach and will seek economic damages of $130 million.Attorney Dan Webb, representing Fitzgerald, said the amount of money is for what was left on his contract at Northwestern and the fact that the coach can never work again at this level. He also said that they will seek punitive damage as well.During his news conference, Webb also believes that the hazing allegations were "exaggerated" and that the anonymous whistleblower had a grudge against Fitzgerald.The former coach was not in attendance at the news conference at Winston & Strawn LLP. Pat Fitzgerald will work with another football team this fall Fitzgerald was fired after an investigation into...

Charges pending in fatal stabbing of 16-year-old girl in Loop

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:06 GMT

CHICAGO — Charges are pending in the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old girl in the Loop.According to Chicago police, the stabbing happened on the 0-100 block of West Van Buren Street just before 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.Police said Taylor was in a physical altercation with another woman, who then took out a knife and stabbed Taylor twice in the chest — then fled the scene.Heaven Taylor, 16 (Family photo)Taylor was transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition, where she was pronounced dead a short time later.  16-year-old girl stabbed to death following altercation in Loop According to police, charges are pending.Editor's Note: Chicago police had announced charges in the fatal stabbing of Heaven Taylor early Thursday, but later retracted the information and said it was "disseminated in error."      

17-year-old boy shot and killed in Round Lake Beach ID'd

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:06 GMT

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. — A 17-year-old boy who was shot and killed in Round Lake Wednesday night, police said has been identified.Lake County Coroner's office identified the victim as Chad Greenwald from Fox Lake. According to police, officers were searching for a phone that dialed 911said around 8:20 p.m. Wednesday night and located a car at a gas station near the area of Cedar Lake and Rollins Road that appeared to be damaged by gunfire.Greenwald was found with gunshot wounds to the chest and he transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville where he was pronounced dead. Englewood woman sexually assaulted at gunpoint during home invasion Further police investigation revealed that Greenwald was a passenger in the vehicle with two others in the car. Police believe the individuals stopped to meet someone near Midland Drive and Sycamore Drive in Round Lake when they were then approached by a person on foot and shots were fired.After the incident, both the person who...

GoFundMe created for man killed in hit-and-run incident while riding scooter in Logan Square

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:06 GMT

CHICAGO -- A GoFundMe page was created for the man who was killed in a hit-and-run incident while riding a scooter in Logan Square Sunday. Leonardo Franco Delgado was riding a motor scooter in the Logan Square area when he was hit by a silver Honda that allegedly ran a red light. 17-year-old boy shot and killed in Round Lake Beach Police said the vehicle was last seen travelling eastbound on Fullerton Avenue at Pulaski Road.The Go-Fund-Me page was created by Jaidet Rueda, the sister of the victim. In the post, Rueda is asking for support in paying for therapy and other expenses for her sister-in-law and nephews after losing their father. There is currently no one in custody and if any information is recovered on the incident, contact 312-745-4521.

18-year-old woman dead, another critical following head-on crash in Homer Glen

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:06 GMT

HOMER GLEN, Ill. — An 18-year-old died late Wednesday night and a woman is in critical condition following a head-on crash in Homer Glen.Officers responded to a report of a three-vehicle crash just after 11:40 p.m. in the 17000 block of South Cedar Road. Police determined the incident began as a head-on crash then a subsequent vehicle collided into the wreck.Police believe a 2009 Nissan SUV, driven by a 42-year-old Lockport woman, was traveling southbound on Cedar Road when the vehicle crossed the center line and struck a 2004 Dodge sedan, driven by an 18-year-old Lockport woman.The 18-year-old, later identified as Abigail Thomas, was pronounced dead at the scene and the 42-year-old woman was transported to Silver Cross Hospital in critical condition. 17-year-old boy shot and killed in Round Lake Beach A 2010 Cadillac collided with the initial crash a short time after the incident and slid into a ditch. The occupants suffered minor injuries.No other information was provided at thi...

Sen. Dianne Feinstein to be remembered by dignitaries, family at Thursday's memorial service

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:06 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – A memorial service for the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein is to be held on the front steps of San Francisco City Hall on Thursday, in the city where she served as its first female mayor. The service is scheduled to start at 1 p.m., and several dignitaries and notable guests are slated to give remarks.Speakers at Sen. Feinstein’s memorial service include Vice President Kamala Harris as well as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Eileen Mariano (Sen. Feinstein's granddaughter) are also scheduled to speak.A recorded message from President Joe Biden will also be played at Thursday's memorial.Members of the public await their turn to pay respects as the casket of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein in the Rotunda of City Hall in San Francisco, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. (Jessica Christian/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)Members of the public were invited to pay their respects on Wednesday a...