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Man shot, killed in north St. Louis County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - An investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot Friday evening in north St. Louis County. The shooting happened just before the midnight hour in the 5600 block of Janet Avenue. When officers arrived to the scene, they found a man deceased inside a home from gunshot injuries. Precautionary boil advisory after major St. Louis water main break St. Louis County Police Department is handling the investigation. Police have not yet disclosed any information on the victim, a possible suspect or a potential motive. If you have any information relevant to this investigation, contact St. Louis County police at 636-529-8210 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).

Ted Kaczynski, ‘Unabomber’ who attacked modern life, dies at 81

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:53 GMT

Theodore J. Kaczynski, the so-called Unabomber, who attacked academics, businesspeople and random civilians with homemade bombs from 1978 to 1995, killing three people and injuring 23 with the stated goal of bringing about the collapse of the modern social order — a violent spree that ended after what was often described as the longest and most costly search in American history — died Saturday in a federal prison medical center in Butner, North Carolina. He was 81.A spokesperson for the Federal Bureau of Prisons said Kaczynski was found unresponsive in his cell early in the morning. The cause of death was not immediately known.Kaczynski traced a path that was singular in American life: lonely boy genius to Harvard-trained star of pure mathematics to rural recluse to notorious murderer to imprisoned extremist.In the public eye, he fused a rare mix of styles of violence: the periodic targeting of the demented serial killer and the ideological fanaticism of the terrorist.After he was c...

Champions League final in Istanbul tests UEFA security plans after chaos in Paris last year

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:53 GMT

ISTANBUL (AP) — The Champions League final on Saturday in Turkey is the biggest test of UEFA’s operations for major cup finals since the chaotic and near-fatal title game in Paris last year.Just five weeks ago, UEFA detailed an overhaul of its big-game management after being widely blamed in a scathing report in February into security failures at Stade de France when Real Madrid played Liverpool last year.In Istanbul on Saturday, UEFA’s changes seemed to be working on a warm, bustling but calm day as Manchester City and Inter Milan fans traveled from the city center to the 72,000-seat Atatürk Olympic Stadium in the western suburbs.The journey of about 25-kilometers (15 miles) took more than two hours for some fans amid the bustling traffic, but supporters arriving at the stadium reported no serious issues 75 minutes before kickoff. At one checkpoint, a cluster of national flags had been confiscated from fans. But police working at ticket and bag checks at the north end of the stadiu...

Man fatally shot in Germantown parking lot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:53 GMT

A 57-year-old man was killed in a shooting that happened Friday night in Germantown, Maryland.There were a number of emergency calls for shots fired in an apartment complex in the 19500 block of Gunners Branch Road at around 8 p.m., police said.Upon arrival, police found multiple shell casings in the parking lot and a man with “apparent gunshot wounds” behind one of the apartment buildings, according to police.Police gave aid to the man until fire and rescue crews came. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Witnesses said they saw a number of people who drove away from the area, but there are no suspects in custody at the moment, according to officials.The police department said it’s “too early in the investigation to provide suspect or vehicle descriptions,” adding that they’ll provide more information when it’s available, such as the man’s name, after they inform his next-of-kin.Below is a map where the shooting took place:Source

Aston Villa reaches deal to sign Youri Tielemans on free transfer from Leicester

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:53 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa has reached a deal to sign Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans on a free transfer, the Premier League club said Saturday. The Belgian international’s contract with recently relegated Leicester will expire at the end of the month, after which he will officially complete his move to Villa. The length of his Villa contract was not disclosed. “Aston Villa is delighted to announce that the club has reached an agreement to sign Youri Tielemans,” the club said in a statement. Tielemans, 26, moves as free agent after four years with Leicester where he scored the winning goal in its FA Cup triumph against Chelsea in 2021. In his final season at the club he was unable to help it avoid relegation from English soccer’s top division. Tielemans also had previous stints with Anderlecht and Monaco.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

El gobierno de Biden nombre nuevo jefe de la Patrulla Fronteriza

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:53 GMT

El gobierno de Joe Biden, anunció este viernes el nombramiento de Jason Owens como nuevo jefe de la Patrulla Fronteriza, encargada, entre otros, de velar por la seguridad en el límite con México tras el levantamiento del Título 42.En un comunicado, el secretario del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, en inglés), Alejandro Mayorkas, informó de la designación de Owens, en sustitución de Raúl Ortiz.Mayorkas también comunicó el nombramiento de Pete Flores, como subcomisionado de la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP), en reemplazo de Benjamine “Carry” Huffman.En la nota, Mayorkas señaló que en el pasado ha trabajado con Owens, a quien describió como “un líder talentoso, desinteresado e inspirador, que está dedicado a la misión de cumplimiento de la ley de la Patrulla Fronteriza”. El jefe de la Patrulla Fronteriza se retira tras el fin del Título 42 Su hija murió bajo custodia de la Patrulla Frontera; aho...

Nuggets showing plenty of poise in these NBA Finals against Heat

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:53 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — The Denver Nuggets act like they’ve been here before.There is an unmistakable poise to the Nuggets, who are only one win away from their first NBA championship and could hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy as early as Monday night when the finals return to Denver for Game 5. Their stars have been starry in their first finals appearance. Their role players have delivered. There hasn’t been a colossal blunder. And even on the cusp of a title, they refuse to change their approach.“We need to win one more,” two-time MVP Nikola Jokic said.That’s the Nuggets. Simple. Effective. Blunt.With Jokic and Jamal Murray leading the way, and with basically a different person stepping up to be the third hero every night so far for the Nuggets, they have the Miami Heat in serious trouble now. They lead the finals 3-1 and with potentially two of the next three games — if needed — in Denver.“We get an opportunity to play a super competitive game in a great environment,” Heat coach Erik Sp...

Motorcyclist dead after crash on Colfax, Quebec

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A man is dead after he was in a crash late Friday night.The man was riding a motorcycle, and the crash happened with another motorist at Colfax and Quebec, where the intersection was closed to traffic, according to Denver Police Department.DPD did not specify whether the man was wearing a helmet, or what other kind of vehicle was involved.He was transported to the hospital Friday night where he was pronounced dead Saturday morning, according to a tweet from DPD.The crash was still under investigation as of Saturday afternoon.

Lyons neighbors watch creek closely for risk of flooding

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:53 GMT

LYONS, Colo. (KDVR) -- Homeowners in Lyons are on high alert this weekend due to concern for potential flooding. On Thursday, the St. Vrain Creek reached a flow rate just below the threshold for likely flooding, prompting a town-wide alert to be ready for possible evacuations within the next 72 hours.  Flood evacuations possible in Lyons for the next 3 days Residents can monitor flows here.Randy Moore lives along the creek's edge in Lyons."It was like a freight train the other night. I couldn’t sleep," Moore said. “I’ve lived here for five years and it's never been this high.” But some of his neighbors remember the floods back in 2013.“You hear all the stories and it’s kind of scary," Moore said. Officials said the St. Vrain Creek is already running high due to spring run-off and discharge from Button Rock Reservoir. "They want us to tie down all our furniture and pack up all our valuables and it gets kind of scary," Moore said. "We knew that when we moved here, but we d...

Emergency alert warns of police activity in Oceanside

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:41:53 GMT

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- A City of Oceanside emergency alert warned of police activity at Asilado Street and Calle De Casitas shortly after 11:30 a.m. Saturday. The Oceanside Police Department is asking the public to avoid the area. 7-Eleven clerk robbed at gunpoint OPD told FOX 5 they were assisting the San Diego County Sheriff's Department in an operation pertaining to this matter. The sheriff's department confirmed to FOX 5 that authorities are looking for a suspect who has a felony warrant. No further suspect descriptions have been given at this time.The situation began when law enforcement attempted a "compliance check," the sheriff's department explained. Officials say the suspect then fled the area.It's currently unknown if the individual is armed, authorities said.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.