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One dead, six injured in Antioch birthday party shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:15 GMT

(KRON) -- One teenager died and several other people were injured in a shooting at a house party overnight on Sunday, the Antioch Police Department confirmed. Local leaders speak out after Mission District mass shooting Just before 1 a.m. several 911 calls reported a shooting at a residence on Sunset Lane. When officers arrived on scene, they found several victims and a large crowd. Witnesses at the scene told police that a birthday party was being held for a 19-year-old at a residence on the street. Witnesses said that shots were fired after several uninvited guests arrived at the party. Because the gathering was large, the gunshots created a panic and partygoers dispersed around the neighborhood. Some victims drove themselves to local hospitals after the shooting. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position...

Israel secures 3rd place at Under-20 World Cup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:15 GMT

LA PLATA, Argentina (AP) — Debutant Israel ended its successful appearance at the Under-20 World Cup by beating South Korea 3-1 on Sunday in the third-place playoff match. Ran Binyamin opened the scoring for the Israelis in the 19th minute at the Diego Maradona Stadium in La Plata, Argentina, before South Korea’s Seung-Won Lee equalized five minutes later from the spot. Omer Senior netted in the 76th and Anan Khalaili scored Israel’s third goal in the 85th to put the result beyond doubt.Israel’s surprise run at the tournament included the elimination of Brazil in the quarterfinals and knocking out Asian champions Uzbekistan in the round of 16.Indonesia was initially scheduled to host the tournament, but the Muslim-majority country did not accept Israel’s participation. FIFA decided to hand the organization over to Argentina one month before kickoff.Israel men’s team played at the 1970 World Cup in its only appearance so far at the tournament. Italy and ...

Únete al ejército: EEUU busca reclutar inmigrantes de una manera más agresiva

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:15 GMT

Cuando Esmita Spudes Bidari era una niña en Nepal, soñaba con estar en el ejército, pero esa no era una opción real en su país.La semana pasada, levantó la mano derecha y prestó juramento para unirse a las reservas del ejército de Estados Unidos, gracias en parte a un reclutador en Dallas que también es nepalí y se acercó a ella a través de un grupo en línea.Bidari, que se dirige a la capacitación básica en agosto, es solo el último en un número creciente de inmigrantes legales que se alistan en el ejército de los EEUU, ya que busca inmigrantes de manera más agresiva, ofreciendo una vía rápida a la ciudadanía para quienes se inscriban.Luchando por superar las deficiencias de reclutamiento, el ejército y la fuerza aérea han reforzado su comercialización para atraer a los residentes legales a alistarse, publicando folletos, trabajando en las redes sociales y ampliando su alcance, particularmente en el centro de las ciudades. Un elemento clave es el uso de reclutadores con antecedentes...

Wake Forest ties record with nine home runs, routs Alabama 22-5 to sweep super regional

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:15 GMT

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Brock Wilken hit three of Wake Forest’s record-tying nine home runs, and the Demon Deacons routed Alabama 22-5 on Sunday to win the Winston-Salem Super Regional.The Demon Deacons won both games in the super regional series, advancing to the College World Series for the third time and first time since winning the championship in 1955.Wilken went deep in the first, third and ninth innings, increasing his total to an ACC-record 70 career home runs.Marek Houston blasted a grand slam and Danny Corona hit two home runs with six RBIs. Tommy Hawke, Nick Kurtz and Bennett Lee also went deep for Wake Forest. The nine home runs tie the record for an NCAA Tournament game. Houston’s grand slam was the highlight of a six-run eighth inning, and Corona hit a three-run blast in a four-run ninth, as Wake Forest took its turn as the visiting team.Wilken went 4-for-5 and scored five runs. Justin Johnson, Corona and Lee scored three runs each.Colby Shelton hit two ...

McClanahan becomes majors’ 1st 10-game winner, Rays beat Rangers 7-3 to take 2 of 3

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:15 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Shane McClanahan became the first 10-game winner in the major leagues and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 on Sunday, taking two of three games in a match up of the teams with best records in baseball.McClanahan (10-1) allowed three runs, all in the third inning, and four hits over seven innings. The 26-year-old left-hander retired his final 15 batters. He won a career-best 12 games in 28 starts last season.Wander Franco homered for MLB-leading Tampa Bay (48-20), which improved to 31-7 at home.Adfter Colin Poche worked a perfect eighth. Jason Adam walked Adolis Garcia and gave up a double to Josh Jung with one out before walking Jonah Heim to load the bases. The right-hander then got a game-clinching double-play grounder from Ezequiel Duran.Robbie Grossman homered for the AL West-leading Rangers (41-23), who have lost three of four.Franco connected for his first homer since May 9, a three-run drive off Martín Pérez (6-2) in the fourth that pu...

Live updates: Severe weather moving into metro Denver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Pinpoint Weather Team forecast storms that would develop in the afternoon, some of which could become strong to severe with large hail and damaging winds.Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued south of the Denver metro area mid-afternoon Sunday. The specific areas included were Parker and Lone Tree.As the storms move in, FOX31 will keep you updated on conditions around the metro and impacts for travel.

Conor McGregor sends Miami Heat mascot to hospital following punch during mid-game skit, per report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:15 GMT

(CNN) — A punch from UFC star Conor McGregor sent the Miami Heat’s mascot, Burnie, to the emergency room of a local hospital during the NBA Finals on Friday, according to The Athletic.McGregor punched the performer wearing the mascot costume twice in a pre-planned skit in the third quarter during Game 4 of the NBA Finals at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The skit was meant to promote a pain relief spray, which McGregor sprayed on Burnie after the blows.The man playing Burnie was sent home from the hospital after receiving pain medication and is doing well, according to The Athletic report, which cited a league source. CNN has not verified the details of The Athletic report.Burnie, who sported large gold boxing gloves and a boxing robe, was punched once by McGregor and fell to the ground. Once on the ground, McGregor landed another punch before the mascot was dragged off the court.McGregor’s communications team had no comment when reached by CNN.CNN has reached out to the Miam...

Coast Guard rescues 3 from capsized boat off Port Everglades

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:15 GMT

A U.S. Coast Guard crew came to the rescue of three people after their boat capsized off Port Everglades.Coast Guard officials received a call about a boat taking on water one mile east from the port, at around 6 p.m., Saturday.The boaters were then transferred back to shore.No injuries were reported.

Police investigating reported sexual assault on Soldiers Field Road in Brighton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:15 GMT

State police are investigating a reported sexual assault on Soldiers Field Road in Brighton early Sunday morning. A man said he was walking along the road around 3 and 4 a.m. when a male driver pulled up and asked him for directions. When he said he couldn’t help, the vehicle followed him for a short period before he said the driver got out, approached him on foot, and physically and sexually assaulted him.The victim said he fought back and the suspect returned to his vehicle.The suspect is described as being about 6 feet tall with a Middle-Eastern accent. The vehicle he was driving may have been a gray Honda-CRV SUV. Anyone with information is asked to call state police.No additional information was immediately available.

Yankees Notebook: Carlos Rodon throws live batting practice

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:15 GMT

Yankees’ starter Carlos Rodon threw a live batting practice session Sunday prior to the team’s series finale against the Boston Red Sox.Rodon faced Harrison Bader and Willie Calhoun during the session. Rodon hit Calhoun with a pitch on the outfielder’s elbow. Calhoun said he felt a tingling sensation but was OK and will hit leadoff against the Red Sox.“I thought he looked really good,” manager Aaron Boone said about Rodon. “Probably stuff-wise, as good as I’ve seen even going back to spring.”The manager said Rodon’s fastball hovered around 93-96 MPH, which is a tad faster than his high-intensity bullpen session during the team’s West Coast trip. Boone added that the starter will throw another live session on Thursday and he will begin a rehab assignment afterwards.WEBER OPTS FOR PRP INJECTIONRyan Weber is opting for a PRP injection and rehab in hopes to avoid season-ending Tommy John surgery, according to MLB.com’s Br...