Man charged with attempted murder in springtime Mississauga shooting
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:25:56 GMT
A 25-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge after a Durham man was injured in a shooting this past spring in Mississauga.Peel police say the suspect was involved in a drive-by-style shooting in the area of Matheson Boulevard East and Satellite Drive in the early morning hours of May 29, 2023.A 27-year-old man from Durham suffered injuries that were considered non-life threatening after he was struck in the leg.On Dec. 9, police charged Jathusan Akilan from York Region with attempted murder, discharging a firearm with intent to wound, maim or disfigure and unauthorized possession of a firearm.No. 3 NC State vs. Liberty women’s game interrupted by leaky roof from heavy rain
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:25:56 GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A wet court caused by a leaky roof resulted in an interruption of No. 3 North Carolina State’s women’s basketball game with Liberty on Sunday.The game was stopped prior to the start of the fourth quarter with unbeaten N.C. State holding a 60-47 lead at Reynolds Coliseum, its on-campus venue.Heavy rains fell prior to and during the game.The wet floor was near midcourt in front of the scorer’s table. A large trash container was collecting some water, while towels were placed on the floor.Both teams were allowed to warm-up at the respective baskets during the break.The game resumed after about a 20-minute pause.This is N.C. State’s final home game until Jan. 4 vs. Florida State.___Get alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the season. Sign up here.___AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketballBob Sutton, The Associated PressIllinois man who confessed to 2004 sexual assault and murder of 3-year-old girl dies in prison
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:25:56 GMT
CHICAGO (AP) — A man who confessed to the 2004 sexual assault and murder of a 3-year-old Illinois girl has died in a state prison, according to state records. Scott Eby, 52, an inmate at the Menard Correctional Center, died Thursday, according to an online inmate notification system.The death of Riley Fox, whose body was found in a creek near her home, generated national headlines at the time because her father was wrongly accused in case initially. Kevin Fox spent eight months in jail before being cleared by DNA evidence. He died earlier this year in a car crash in Arkansas. Details on the circumstances of Eby’s death were not released. The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office confirmed the death to media outlets but did not offer further details. An Illinois Department of Corrections spokesperson didn’t return email and phone messages left Sunday.In 2010, Eby, then a convicted sex offender, confessed to kidnapping Riley Fox from her Wilmington home, sexually ass...Work to secure Quebec dike continues one week after evacuation over breach fears
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:25:56 GMT
MONT-LAURIER, Que. — Officials say work is ongoing to stabilize a Quebec dike that was showing signs of failing, forcing hundreds from their homes one week ago.The situation remains stable and the provincially-owned Morier dike shows no further deterioration since signs of erosion were noticed more than a week ago.Martin Ferland, an engineer with the province’s Environment Department, says efforts are continuing as planned to inspect and stabilize the dike located on the edge of the Kiamika reservoir, roughly 125 kilometres northeast of Ottawa in Quebec’s Laurentians region.Due to the risk of the dike burst, an emergency preventive evacuation order has been in effect for the communities of Chute-Saint-Philippe and Lac-des-Écorces.Authorities have said that due to the instability, displaced residents are under an evacuation order until Dec. 17 and Ferland says while work may continue once they do return, that won’t happen until the infrastructure is deemed safe.The ...Bronny James makes college debut for USC nearly 5 months after cardiac arrest
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:25:56 GMT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James made his college debut for Southern California on Sunday, coming off the bench nearly five months after he suffered cardiac arrest.James entered the game about seven minutes into the first half, with some in the crowd at Galen Center standing and cheering. He missed his first shot, a 3-point attempt. Moments before, he tipped the ball away from a Long Beach State player, but the visitors got it back. The possession ended in a shot-clock violation for the Beach.LeBron James arrived seconds before the national anthem and tapped his son’s rear as he passed by on his way to his courtside seat.James joined his teammates for on-court warmups 90 minutes before tipoff. Wearing a white USC shirt and red sweatpants, he took a variety of jumpers under the watchful lenses of a baseline full of photographers.Students lined up around one side of Galen Center and down an adjacent street waiting to get inside. James was on a minutes restriction in his debut. He...Justin Fields leads Bears to 28-13 win over NFC North-leading Lions
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:25:56 GMT
CHICAGO (AP) — Justin Fields threw for a touchdown and ran for another, and the Chicago Bears played their most impressive game of the season, beating the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions 28-13 on Sunday.Receiver DJ Moore had his first career rushing touchdown and caught a scoring pass to help Chicago (5-8) win for the third time in four games.The Bears scored 15 points in a span of about seven minutes to break open a game that was tied at 13-all late in the third quarter. They got the payback they were seeking after giving up 17 points over the final 2:59 in a 31-26 loss at Detroit three weeks earlier. Bears Report: Get the latest news and updates Detroit's Jared Goff threw two interceptions, lost a fumbled snap and was sacked four times. The Lions (9-4), who looked like a Super Bowl threat not long ago, have lost two of three.Fields completed 19 of 33 passes for 223 yards. He also ran for 58 yards, giving him 2,021 in his career and joining Bobby Douglass (2,470) as the...Freeze Warning Monday morning for most areas
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:25:56 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today was the first day this month with high temperatures below normal. On a day where the normal high is 65° today's afternoon maximums peaked in the upper 50s.The wind has been tapering off through the day and the lighter winds should allow for the coldest night of the season for many communities.A Freeze Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for most of Central Texas as a widespread freeze is expected Monday morning.Freeze Warning for most of Central Texas Monday morning.A few spots may not quite reach freezing early Monday (Downtown Austin will be close), but most areas should. Remember the Four P's ahead of tonight's freeze: People, pets, plants and pipes although this mostly light freeze shouldn't cause pipe issues for the vast majority of us.Monday morning lowsSoutherly wind will warm the air to the low to mid 60s on Monday.After reaching medium and high levels on Saturday, the cedar pollen has dropped a bit on Sunday. The 24-hour average ce...Men’s basketball: CU Buffs run away from No. 15 Miami
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:25:56 GMT
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Colorado finally put it together outside the CU Events Center. And the result was a huge nonconference victory for the Buffaloes.CU used a balanced attack and dominated the second half, running away from No. 15 Miami for a 90-63 win in the NABC Brooklyn Showcase at the Barclays Center.The Buffs (7-2) led by just one point at halftime, but CU began what turned into a 19-4 run with nine consecutive points to pick up the first win away from home this season.CU played shorthanded, as standout freshman Cody Williams was sidelined due to a wrist injury. But six Buffs players recorded double-figure points, led by 22 points from Tristan da Silva and 20 from KJ Simpson. Da Silva flirted with a triple-double, also finishing with 10 rebounds and a career-high nine assists.The Buffs outscored Miami 53-27 in the second half. CU shot 70% after halftime and finished with a .587 mark, the seventh time in nine games the Buffs have shot at least 52%.This story will be updatedBroncos 7, Chargers 0: Jonathon Cooper’s pick leads to Javonte Williams touchdown
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:25:56 GMT
The Broncos head to California to see if they can shake off last week’s loss to the Texans. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.Live updatesFirst-quarter updatesBonitto injury update (2:59 p.m.): Bonitto just got carted into the locker room after being ruled questionable to return with a knee injury. — Ryan McFaddenNik Bonitto injury (2:52 p.m.): Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto just limped off the field with a trainer. — Ryan McFaddenBig sack (2:51 p.m.): Ja’Quan McMillian joins the sack party. His sprint off the left tackle got to Justin Herbert. He splits the sack with Nik Bonitto. — Joe NguyenEvery week, Ja’Quan McMillian makes a play on defense. — Matt SchubertJonathon Cooper injury (2:49 p.m.): Following his interception, Jonathon Cooper is being evaluated in the injury tent. — Joe NguyenTouchdown, Broncos (2:47 p.m.): One play later, Javonte Williams runs in his fir...Boxing: Devin Haney comes home, wins at Chase Center
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:25:56 GMT
SAN FRANCISCO — Devin Haney beat Regis Prograis by unanimous decision in his division debut to win the WBC super welterweight title in his hometown on Saturday night.Haney (31-0) remained unbeaten with a slow but dominant victory over Prograis in front of a sellout crowd at Chase Center in San Francisco, home of the Golden State Warriors.All three judges scored the bout 120-107 in Haney’s favor. Prograis (29-2) lost for the first time since October 2019.“It’s a dream come true,” Haney said. “I knew I had him hurt a few times. I went in there and was real disciplined. I made it as easy as possible.”Devin Haney celebrates after defeating Regis Prograis in the WBC super lightweight title boxing bout Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) It was Haney’s first fight as a super welterweight after dominating as the undisputed lightweight crown. Haney made the decision to move up after having trouble making weight at lightweight.Now as a two-division champion, H...Latest news
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