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‘My Sister’s Place’ to open 2nd shelter to aid domestic violence survivors in DC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:25 GMT

My Sister’s Place has cut the ribbon on its new D.C. shelter, which it says will be able to host up to six families who are fleeing domestic violence situations.The group expects to start accepting clients for the building in the next few weeks, Executive Director Mercedes Lemp said. The building will always be filled, she said, “because there’s never a shortage of folks seeking shelter.”The goal, according to Lemp, is to make the facility the first stop when people flee and to help them gain a sense of safety and stability. Then, they’ll be connected to resources and traditional housing, usually in the form of their own apartment that they’d live in for a year or two.That helps with providing them with time to find a job and have some sense of financial stability, Lemp said.“Dealing with that trauma, you’ve been told that you’re no good, that you’re worthless,” Lemp said. “This is just a way to tell them that t...

Man who killed two women he met a day apart in north Florida bars in 1996 is executed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:25 GMT

STARKE, Fla. (AP) — Man who killed two women he met a day apart in north Florida bars in 1996 is executed.Source

Attanasio says MLB committee on Athletics’ move will meet this week, declines to comment on progress

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:25 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mark Attanasio, who chairs the Major League Baseball committee regarding the Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas, said Tuesday that the group met a couple of days ago and will meet again later this week.Attanasio, the Milwaukee Brewers’ controlling owner, declined additional comment on the committee’s progress while speaking during a news conference Tuesday before his team’s postseason opener against Arizona.“The committee, we are literally in the middle of our process, which therefore, I can’t comment,” Attanasio said. “Even if I were to comment, we’re still doing our work. In fact, we had a meeting a couple of days ago. We have another meeting scheduled this week, wo we’re addressing it in a broad context and there’s a lot to address.”The relocation committee also includes Philadelphia Phillies chief executive officer John Middleton and Kansas City Royals CEO John Sherman.The committee will evaluate the team’s application, define the new operating territory...

Wahi stars with goal and assist as Lens beats Arsenal 2-1 in Champions League

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:25 GMT

LENS, France (AP) — Striker Elye Wahi scored one goal and expertly created the other as Lens rallied to beat Arsenal 2-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday.The northern French side moved top of Group B with four points and handed Premier League high-flyer Arsenal its first defeat of the season.“It certainly was difficult tonight and congratulations to Lens. As we all saw, they’re a really good side and the atmosphere was exceptional,” Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said. “We had to defend the box much better than we did.”The 20-year-old Wahi’s 19 league goals for Montpellier last season earned him a move for 35 million euros ($38 million). He even turned down Premier League big spenders Chelsea to join a Lens side which finished second in the French league last season behind Paris Saint-GermainStriker Gabriel Jesus fired Arsenal ahead in the 14th after a poor back pass from Lens midfielder Adrien Thomasson was picked up by Bukayo Saka. He fed striker Jesus, who planted a sho...

Terry Francona steps away as Guardians manager, will assume future role with club after 11-year run

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:25 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — For one of the few times in his life, Terry Francona won’t have to follow a strict daily schedule. He’s got freedom and flexibility.He’ll no longer have to rush to Progressive Field early in the morning to review scouting reports. There’s no required pregame media interviews anymore, and Francona doesn’t have to get out to the field for batting practice.Those hectic days are done.“I’m going to be OK not having that,” Francona said. “It’s been 40-something years of that. I’m ready to rest a little bit and let somebody else be in charge.”No one, though, will replace him.One of baseball’s most beloved figures, Francona stepped away from the game — at least temporarily — on Tuesday, ending a 23-year managerial career that began in Philadelphia, peaked with two World Series titles in Boston and concluded with an 11-season stay in Cleveland.Although his decision to leave the Guardians has been known for weeks, Francona and t...

Giants to begin their managerial search with internal candidates this week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:25 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants hope to begin interviewing internal managerial candidates this week as they seek to replace Gabe Kapler, who was fired last Friday with three games left in a second straight losing season.President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi said discussions are underway about who the club would like to speak with from inside the organization initially, probably a couple of people — and Zaidi is relying on input from retired catcher Buster Posey, who’s now part of the ownership group.Zaidi also noted he hopes to begin reaching out to other franchises early next week to receive permission to interview people on those staffs.While Zaidi has one year remaining on his contract and that brings potential instability, he stressed that San Francisco is a desirable destination nonetheless. His said his focus right now is finding a manager and not on his own negotiations for an extension.“The amount on incoming calls we’ve gotten serves to sup...

Montgomery sparkles, Rangers beat sloppy Rays 4-0 in AL Wild Card Series opener

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:25 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Montgomery scattered six hits over seven innings, helping the Texas Rangers beat the sloppy Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 Tuesday in their AL Wild Card Series opener.Corey Seager and Josh Jung drove in runs and the Rangers benefitted from four errors by the Rays, who also fizzled offensively before a crowd of just 19,704 — roughly 5,300 below listed capacity — at Tropicana Field.Texas moved within a victory of an AL Division Series matchup against Baltimore.Tampa Bay, wearing throwback Devil Rays jerseys in the style of 1998-2000, lost its sixth straight postseason game since winning its 2021 Division Series opener against Boston. The Rays have reached the postseason for the fifth straight season but have one run in their last three playoff defeats, hitting .133.Montgomery, a 30-year-old left-hander acquired from St. Louis at the trade deadline, retired 14 of his last 16 batters. He fanned pinch hitter Junior Caminero, Tampa Bay’s top minor league prosp...

Procession escorts fallen parole officer home to Pueblo

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:25 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) -- A fallen Colorado parole officer was honored Tuesday with a procession from the El Paso County Coroner's Office to Pueblo, where she lived.Officer Christine Guerin Sandoval was killed last week when she and two other officers tried to stop a suspect with a felony warrant in Colorado Springs.The suspect allegedly took off in his vehicle and struck two parole officers, killing Guerin Sandoval. The suspect has since been taken into custody.Investigators in Colorado Springs say parole officer Christine Guerin Sandoval was killed Thursday while serving a warrant. (Credit: Pueblo County Sheriff's Office)Crowds of people lined the route of the procession along Highway 85/87 in Colorado Springs."Just showing support for law enforcement," Kerrigan Henely said as she stood along the procession route. Related: Fallen officer a ‘beautiful person’ who would help anyone "They’re out there protecting us, and we need to be out here to support them," Tanya Charbon...

McCarthy says he won't run for Speaker again after being ousted: live coverage

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:25 GMT

The House voted Tuesday to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), a vote that hasn't taken place in more than 100 years. Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) became interim House Speaker.Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) followed through on his promises and moved Monday to force a vote on a motion to vacate. On Tuesday afternoon, the chamber voted 216-210 on the motion to vacate, following a 208-218 vote on a motion to table Gaetz’s resolution to oust McCarthy.All Democrats voted to remove McCarthy.Follow along with live updates below.

Ground stop lifted at Denver International Airport on Tuesday morning

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- On Tuesday morning, a ground stop was issued at the Denver International Airport due to weather conditions. The stop has since been lifted.At 8:28 a.m., departing flights were on hold due to the weather and low visibility. At 9:07 a.m., the ground stop was lifted, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Top places to eat in DIA, ranked by Google As of 8:44 a.m., 53 flights were delayed at DIA with three flights cancelled on Tuesday. Despite the lifted ground stop, as of 9:10 a.m., delays were continuing to go up.The Denver forecast for Tuesday looks partly cloudy with showers in the morning. The clouds are here to stay for the second half of Tuesday, but they should gradually clear by the nighttime.