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Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:50:16 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces became the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back WNBA championships, getting 24 points and 16 rebounds from A’ja Wilson and a defensive stop in the closing seconds to beat the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the Finals on Wednesday night.The Aces joined the Los Angeles Sparks (2001-02) and the Houston Comets (1997-2000) as the only teams in league history to win consecutive titles.Las Vegas did it without starters Chelsea Gray and Kiah Stokes, who were both sidelined with foot injuries suffered in Game 3. Gray, the 2022 WNBA Finals MVP, was constantly in the ear of her teammates during timeouts and shouting encouragement from the sideline. Las Vegas was also still missing veteran Candace Parker, who had foot surgery in late July.“We’ve been facing adversity all season, playing without different players. … We have some professional fighters,” said Alysha Clark, who was pressed into the starting lineup Wednesday. “To weathe...

Nicaragua releases 12 Catholic priests and sends them to Rome following agreement with the Vatican

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:50:16 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaragua has released 12 Roman Catholic priests jailed on a variety of charges and sent them to Rome following an agreement reached with the Vatican, the Nicaraguan government said in a statement late Wednesday.The government of President Daniel Ortega said that the priests were flown to Rome Wednesday afternoon following productive talks with the Vatican. Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes, the church’s top figure in Nicaragua, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.The Nicaraguan government said the deal showed “the permanent will and commitment to find solutions.”Bishop Rolando Álvarez was not among the names of the priests listed. Álvarez was convicted of conspiracy and sentenced in February to 26 years in prison shortly after Ortega’s government sent 222 prisoners to the United States in a deal brokered by the U.S. government.Álvarez had refused to get on that flight. Nicaragua’s government later stripped those prisoners of their citizenship....

1 dead, 1 injured after high speed crash, home invasion in Round Lake Beach

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:50:16 GMT

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. — One person is dead and another is injured after a high speed crash followed a reported home invasion in Round Lake Beach Wednesday afternoon.According to the Round Lake Beach Police Department (RLBPD), officers were called to a domestic home invasion around 4:15 p.m. in the 100 block of Beachview Drive.Police said the caller told them the male subject trying to break in was involved in a previous relationship with the person living where the home invasion was taking place, and after the 911 call, the male subject left the property in a 2010 Nissan.As officers were driving to the residence on Beachview Drive, police spotted the 2010 Nissan fleeing the scene heading westbound on Rollins Road. According to police, they turned on their emergency lights to try and stop the Nissan, but the vehicle sped away at a high rate of speed, and officers declined pursuit to avoid any potential safety issues from engaging in a chase.Police said the Nissan kept driving at a h...

Texas, Austin area receive more than $16M in grants to support law enforcement

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:50:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas and Austin-area law enforcement agencies were awarded more than $16 million from the U.S. Department of Justice via the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, according to a news release from Sen. John Cornyn's office.The recipients were announced as the Texas Office of the Governor, the City of Austin, Williamson County and Hays County. The awarded federal grants totaled $16,950,427, the release said.RecipientAward AmountTexas Office of the Governor$16,452,044City of Austin$447,239Williamson County$14,058Hays County$37,086TOTAL$16,950,427Information provided by Sen. John Cornyn's officeThe office said Austin and Travis County will use the money on public safety and training. Williamson County plans to fund community outreach and education programs and Hays County will use the funding for counseling and wellness resources for officers and family members.“The Byrne JAG Program is the primary federal source of criminal justice funding for state ...

With $300M in public safety aid funding throughout state, St. Paul is focusing on gun violence

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:50:16 GMT

The St. Paul shootings of four female teens, one fatally, meant going through “the worst in our community,” but also seeing signs of hope, said Mayor Melvin Carter on Wednesday.“I saw the way our police officers comforted the family who had lost their daughter,” he said. “I got a chance to be hopeful as I saw at midnight our staff members in our Office of Neighborhood Safety consoling the family” waiting for their injured daughter to come out of surgery.“Those things aren’t just nice to have,” Carter continued. “Those things are ensuring that people can be stable, that people can be safe and that people can move on and continue to build forward.”Carter spoke during a media briefing Wednesday with Gov. Tim Walz about $300 million in local public safety aid throughout the state, which was approved in the last legislative session and Walz signed into law. St. Paul received $13.6 million from the state that includes plann...

Son of Castleton homicide victim speaks out

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:50:16 GMT

CASTLETON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- The family of Honoree Fleming, the woman killed on a rail trail in Castleton, are speaking out. Vermont State Police are investigating several leads into her case.Fleming was fatally shot on Thursday, Oct. 5 on the Delaware and Hudson Rail Trail. Police recently released a sketch of the person they believe is responsible. Fleming's son, Dean Powers, spoke to Fox News Digital about his mom's death. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Do the right thing. Turn yourself in," he said. "Face the consequences for your actions. You're going to run from this for the rest of your life. I'm not going to give up the search for this guy."Police said the person of interest is a white male believed to be in his 20s. He’s about 5’10” tall with short red hair. He was last seen wearing a dark gray T-shirt and carrying a black backpack. Investigators said he should be considered armed and dangerous.Anyone with information ...

Garland Bros. Funeral Home honors family member

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:50:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -A funeral home well-known in Albany is mourning the loss of its CEO and President, Benjamin Garland. The local minority-owned business has been in the family for generations while serving those in need both inside Garland Bros. Funeral Home and out in the community.The Garland name has been synonymous with the Albany community since 1929. That’s the year they opened Garland Brothers Funeral Home. The original location was on Orange Street, eventually relocating to its current location on Clinton Avenue. 2024 Medicare enrollment to begin "Through thick and thin. I’ve seen good days and I’ve seen some rough days, but it goes with the territory," said Manager and Family Friend, Rev. Thomas V. House Junior.Being there for families at their worst times is something Mr. Garland’s family said he always did with compassion. "He had a saying, "Within all means for all." Even if you didn’t have the money to afford a funeral, he made ways and sacrificed so people would...

Three arrested for alleged robbery of delivery driver in Green Island

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:50:16 GMT

GREEN ISLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Three men were arrested Tuesday for a robbery in the village of Green Island. The incident took place on George Street.Police said two men struck a delivery driver in the face, which caused the victim to fall on the sidewalk and sustain injuries. The suspects then stole food and fled the area. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Bennie Stephens Jr., of Green Island, Ryan Riddell, of Troy, and Jaquan Henry, of Troy, were arrested. Police said they had planned to rob a delivery driver. Stephens was charged with robbery in the second degree, Riddell was charged with two counts of robbery in the second degree, and Henry was charged with two counts of robbery in the second degree.All three were arraigned and sent to the Albany County jail on $25,000 cash or bond. An order of protection was issued for the victim.

Sex offender banned from rec centers after FOX 2 tip

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:50:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A regular rec center visitor is now banned from all facilities in St. Louis after FOX 2 raised the alarm about another sex crime arrest.Samuel L. Butler, 71, was arrested Monday for sex crimes in Benton Park. St. Louis police had been looking for him for months because of what a citizen reported at the pickleball courts.Once officers caught up with their suspect, they reported Butler had 17 prior convictions, two of which involved sex crimes and minors from more than a decade ago.The police probable cause statement continues, stating the defendant "admitted he worked as an assistant coach at the Cherokee Rec Center.” It’s a center that’s just about a football field away from the pickleball courts. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW ...

Federal fraud suspect released before cashing $40K false check in Hazelwood

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:50:16 GMT

HAZELWOOD, Mo. – A 46-year-old tax preparer is behind bars Wednesday after allegedly cashing a fraudulent check worth more than $40,000 at a local liquor shop. Her criminal history might surprise you.According to court documents, Tiffany McAllister walked into A-1 Liquor on Sept. 15 and cashed a phony check worth more than $40,000. In mid-October, McAllister found her way back to A-1 and attempted to cash another check, this one worth over $25,000. The store owner called the police.Hazelwood Police showed up and took McAllister into custody."The owner of this shop is a good person," said Darryl Hearod, a store regular. Suspect in Benton Park West double murder says he heard voices – Police This isn’t McAllister’s first go-round with the law. In 2021, McAllister was charged with federal tax fraud. Federal prosecutors said she “abused her position as a return preparer to cheat the U.S. tax system.”Facing 37 months in prison and restitution of $1 million, it wasn’t long after her rel...