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Suspected Pittsburg killer identified 16 years after homicide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:10 GMT

(KRON) -- A suspected Contra Costa County killer was identified and arrested Thursday in connection to the death of Larry Abercrombie, a father of three. "Nearly 16 years after the killing of a Pittsburg man, DNA evidence has led to the arrest of his killer," the Pittsburg Police Department wrote Friday. Abercrombie, 33, was found suffering from gunshot wounds in front of his home on Catamaran Circle on June 8, 2007. No arrests were made. The cold case remained unsolved until advances in DNA technology were utilized by a detective and the Contra Costa County Crime Lab this year. "Recently, a Pittsburg Police Department Cold Case detective, who has been actively working this case, submitted evidence collected from the crime scene to the Contra Costa County Crime Lab for additional DNA testing. Utilizing modernized technology ... the crime lab was able to get a DNA match for the suspect. Detectives obtained a warrant for Blake’s arrest," PPD wrote. Just a day before the 16th anniversa...

Panthers are finding overtime to be the right time in Stanley Cup playoffs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:10 GMT

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — When the Florida Panthers are headed to overtime in the playoffs, the routine basically goes like this: The horn sounds to end the third period, the team retreats to the locker room for intermission, and the discussion starts.There’s only one topic.“Chirpin’ who gets to score the goal,” Panthers coach Paul Maurice said.Turns out, the Panthers don’t really care who scores it — as long as they score it. And in these playoffs, no team has been anywhere near as good as the Panthers have in extra time. They’re 7-0 in overtime in this postseason, the most recent of those wins coming Thursday when they rallied to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.“Overtime wins are more fun,” Maurice said. “They are, right? We’ve had a whole bunch of them. And we haven’t over-celebrated but they are more fun, right? You win a game in regulation, half your team kind of walks off the bench, and they skate and they tap pads and it...

A list of the Florida Panthers’ dramatic moments in recent weeks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:10 GMT

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — A list of some of the Florida Panthers’ comeback moments in recent months:___March 29 vs. Toronto: Sam Reinhart scores with a minute left in regulation to tie the game at 2-2, and Brandon Montour wins it 1:41 into overtime.April 8 vs. Washington: Matthew Tkachuk scores for a 3-2 lead with a minute left, Reinhart adds an empty-netter 20 seconds later as the Panthers get a critical win in their playoff push.April 26 vs. Boston: Tkachuk scores 6:05 into overtime and Florida staves off elimination by winning 4-3 at Boston in Game 5.April 28 vs. Boston: Florida gets goals from Zac Dalpe, Tkachuk, Eetu Luostarinen and Reinhart in the final 12:39 to rally past Boston 7-5 in Game 6 to keep its season alive again.April 30 vs. Boston: Montour scores with a minute left, Verhaeghe scores 8:35 into overtime and the Panthers beat the Bruins 4-3 on the road in Game 7 to reach the second round.May 7 vs. Toronto: Reinhart scores 3:02 into overtime for a 3-2 win in Game 3 a...

Storm caps eighth-inning rally, Duke beats Virginia 5-4 in super regional opener

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:10 GMT

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Damon Lux hit a two-run home run, Luke Storm drove in the go-ahead run with an eighth-inning single, and Duke defeated Virginia 5-4 on Friday in the opening game of the Charlottesville Super Regional.Duke trailed 4-3 entering the eighth inning before Jay Beshears led off with a single and later scored the tying run on a bases-loaded grounder by Tyler Albright. Storm then singled to left field, scoring Giovanni DiGiacomo for a 5-4 lead.Virginia threatened with two out in the ninth when Griff O’Ferrall singled and Ethan O’Donnell drew a walk, but Duke reliever James Tallon got Jake Gelof to fly out.Duke’s Fran Oschell III (6-0, 0.69 ERA) pitched 2 2/3 innings of relief, striking out three, and was credited with the win. Tallon, who has a 1.64 ERA, pitched the ninth and picked up his 12th save.Lux’s home run gave Duke a 2-0 lead in the third inning. Virginia later went ahead 4-3 with three runs in the sixth when Gelof scored on a sing...

Haze from Canadian wildfires eases as reinforcements from abroad arrive

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:10 GMT

MONTREAL (AP) — The hazardous haze from wildfires in Canada’s northeast eased there and throughout much of northeastern United States on Friday, but Canadian officials warned it could be a marathon fire season and welcomed the help of firefighters arriving from other countries. A contingent of 100 French firefighters landed in Canada and was en route to the fire region Friday. Hundreds more are expected to arrive from the U.S., Portugal and Spain in the coming days, and there should be about 1,200 people fighting fires in the province of Quebec by Monday, said Public Security Minister François Bonnardel. The thick wildfire smoke that loomed over daily life this week for millions of people in Canada and parts of the U.S. East Coast has mostly dissipated, U.S. and Canadian officials said. “We’re doing a lot better,” U.S. National Weather Service meteorologist Bryan Putnam said. “It looks like there is less smoke being produced in in Canada.”He said the weather pattern seems to be the ...

Muere Mike Batayeh, actor y comediante de “Breaking Bad”, a los 52 años

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:10 GMT

(CNN) — Mike Batayeh, el comediante y actor que interpretó al gerente de lavandería Dennis Markowski en “Breaking Bad”, murió, confirmó su manager a CNN.Tenía 52 años.La noticia fue reportada por primera vez por TMZ, citando a la hermana de Batayeh, quien le dijo al medio que su hermano sufrió un paro cardíaco en su casa de Michigan el 1 de junio.FOTOS | Los famosos que han muerto en 2023Se planea un servicio conmemorativo para Batayeh en Plymouth, Michigan, la próxima semana, según su manager.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

DC retail rebounds, with openings outnumbering closings 2-to-1 since 2022

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:10 GMT

Since 2022, 259 retailers have opened in the District while 118 have closed, according to a report by real estate firm JLL. (Courtesy Kraken Courts)The pandemic ravaged retail businesses in the District, especially bars and restaurants. However, the retail category in general, including the hospitality sector, has shown strong signs of recovery in the past year, according to a report by real estate firm JLL.Since 2022, 259 retailers have opened in the District, while 118 have closed, according to its report. Retail sales in D.C. have recovered faster than the national average, with monthly sales up 7% from a year ago, compared to a 5% gain nationally.While hospitality was hardest hit during the pandemic, the JLL report said 74% of new retailers opened in D.C. in the past year were bars and restaurants.By submarket, Georgetown has seen the biggest net gain in retail business. In the past year, 59 retailers have opened in Georgetown and only four have closed. JLL said 13 more Georgeto...

Novak Djokovic nears his 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open after Carlos Alcaraz cramps up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:10 GMT

Serbia's Novak Djokovic serves against Russia's Karen Khachanov during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)(AP/Jean-Francois Badias) Serbia's Novak Djokovic serves against Russia's Karen Khachanov during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)(AP/Jean-Francois Badias) PARIS (AP) — It was Carlos Alcaraz, not Novak Djokovic, who conjured up the “How did he do that?!” shot in the French Open semifinals that went viral in minutes and will be talked about for years.It was Alcaraz, 20, not...

Aurora police speak about 14-year-old's shooting death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Aurora Police Department is releasing the body camera video of a deadly police shooting of a 14-year-old boy last week. Jor’Dell Richardson allegedly robbed a vape store in Aurora and was caught in an alley behind the small strip mall. Richardson was allegedly armed when an officer shot and killed him last Thursday. Police kill 14-year-old armed robbery suspect in Aurora Police said there was a group of teenagers with hoodies and masks on running from them before the shooting. This is live video from the Aurora Police Department and may contain sensitive visual and audio material. Viewer discretion is advised. Press conference video provided by Aurora Police DepartmentAn attorney for the boy's family, who already viewed the body camera video, said one officer could be heard saying the word “shoplifting.” Two officers chased the 14-year-old and shot him moments later. Only one shot was fired.

Barricades, sharpshooters among security measures expected for Trump’s arraignment in downtown Miami

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:10 GMT

Former President Donald Trump is days away from surrendering in downtown Miami, and that means there will be stepped up security during his arraignment.Tuesday afternoon, Trump will be facing charges at the Federal Courthouse.“I did not even know. Trump’s coming here on Tuesday?” said a passer-by.But security officials know, and preparations have begun.Law enforcement officers were seen outside of the courthouse on Friday. A security was seen using mirrors to check a car.As Tuesday approaches, much more heightened security is expected.Downtown Miami is expected to mirror New York City when Trump was indicted, with barricades, rooftop security, street closures and sharpshooters.Former Miami Police Chief Jorge Colina told 7News that local and federal officials have a lot of elements to consider.“They will do a threat assessment. They’ll want to know, are there any threats against the building or anyone that’s going to be there? And are those threats viabl...