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Civil rights attorney Lee Merritt arrested in Texas protest

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:27:20 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — A prominent civil rights attorney was among a group of people arrested in a Dallas suburb during a demonstration in memory of a Black man who died in a struggle with guards at an area jail.McKinney police arrested lawyer Lee Merritt and two others on charges of obstructing a roadway during the Sunday protest over Marvin Scott III’s 2021 death in the Collin County jail. Merritt, 40, was also charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon, police said.Merritt, who’s forged a national profile representing the families of people killed by law enforcement officers, told The Associated Press that he was “unlawfully arrested” while he attended the protests as the Scott family’s lawyer. The attorney said he had been legally carrying a firearm at the time of his arrest, which led to the weapons charge.Merritt was released from jail Monday. The Collin County district attorney’s office did not respond to a phone message about whether prosecutors would pursue th...

Rangers release veteran catcher León from minor league deal

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:27:20 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers released veteran catcher Sandy León from his minor league contract after breaking camp from Arizona. Texas announced the move Monday before an exhibition game at home in Texas against Kansas City, the team they share a spring training complex with in Surprise, Arizona. León signed with the Rangers just before the start of spring training. The 34-year-old catcher played 533 games with five teams over the last 11 seasons. Mitch Garver is back after missing the second half of last season with the Rangers because of surgery on his right (throwing) arm last July. Jonah Heim caught 111 games last season and Texas also has catching prospect Sam Huff.The Rangers were the fourth different franchise León has been with since last year. He went to spring training last season with the Cleveland Guardians, was released before the season, then he signed as a free agent with the Cincinnati Reds on April 16. The Guardians reacquired him on June 28, and trade...

¿Quién es Audrey Hale, sospechosa del tiroteo en una escuela de Nashville? Esto es lo que sabemos

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:27:20 GMT

(CNN Español) — Las autoridades de Nashville, Tennessee, identificaron a Audrey Hale, una mujer transgénero de 28 años, como la sospechosa de perpetrar un tiroteo en la escuela primaria Covenant que dejó a seis personas muertas, entre ellas tres niños de 9 años. La institución es una escuela cristiana privada que imparte clases desde preescolar hasta sexto de primaria y tiene unos 200 estudiantes.Hale murió durante un intercambio de disparos con la Policía, informaron las autoridades.Al menos tres niños y tres adultos muertos tras tiroteo en una escuela de NashvilleEl jefe de la Policía Metropolitana de Nashville, John Drake, señaló que Hale fue alumna de Covenant en algún momento. También dijo que la Policía identificó el lugar dónde vivía en el área de Nashville y que entrevistó a su padre.La investigación del tiroteo continúa y las autoridades aún no tienen claro cuál fue el motivo.Esto es lo que sabemos de la sospechosa del tiroteo en la escuela primaria Covenant de Nashvi...

Wrexham AFC to play Man United in friendly in San Diego

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:27:20 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Soccer sensation Wrexham AFC is coming to America. Not just on television screens, but on the pitch.The fifth-tier Welsh side, which has become a fan favorite since Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought it and launched a documentary series, “Welcome to Wrexham,” will play Manchester United in a friendly on July 25 at 35,000-seat Snapdragon Stadium.“We hope to become America’s team — sorry,” McElhenney said at news conference Monday, where he shared the dais with Andrew Cole, a former Manchester United player who is now a team ambassador, and former U.S. national team star Landon Donovan, who is co-owner and executive vice president of soccer operations for the San Diego Loyal.Wrexham will compete in a $1 million, winner-take-all, seven-on-seven tournament in June in Cary, North Carolina. But the match against Manchester United in the United States will be much bigger for many reasons.“Not bad, not bad,” McElhenney said. “We’ve bee...

10th Annual iHeartRadio Radio awards

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:27:20 GMT

The 10th annual iHeartRadio music awards is always a big show, and this year is no different. Of course they have the super star performances, special honors and not to mention Lenny Kravitz is running the show. We caught up with the South Florida performer to hear what he has to say about hosting and performing at this years show.The iHeartRadio award show stage is ready for rock star and host, Lenny KravitzLenny Kravitz: “I’m here to let the folks know what’s going on and to celebrate all of these great musicians that are here. You know, I’m here in the name of music, in the name of love and I will also be performing.”Lenny isn’t shy when it comes to taking the stage to performLenny Kravitz: “I’m pretty chill. I like to just be relaxed, quiet, backstage, and then just walk on.”But hosting is another story.Lenny Kravitz: “I have not hosted a show before. So this is exciting.”Also performing are Kelly Clarkson, Pat Be...

Bostonians react to New York ad taking an apparent dig at Boston

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:27:20 GMT

An ad for the We NYC campaign in New York City has caused a stir with an apparent Boston-bashing sign. “We get more done by 8 a.m. than Boston does in a day,” the sign saysLocally, those in Boston reacted to the apparent dig on Monday. “I think that’s BS,” one person told 7NEWS. “I don’t like that whatsoever,” another said. Another person called the sign “a cheap shot.” A photo of the ad posted on Twitter prompted reaction on social media. On the streets of Boston, Sal Giarratani shared his thoughts. “Oh, they’re bad, that’s bad,” Giarratani said. “No, I don’t think they get anything done half the time.”“Foolish, foolish, that’s so untrue,” Vicki Helali said. “Bostonians and Boston is far superior to New York City.”Responding to the swipe, some in Boston sent their own message in response on Monday.“Sorry you feel that way, but I think everybody on the east coast knows Boston rocks,” one person said.We NYC describes itse...

‘A wonderful young man’: Boston school mourns loss of teen killed in skiing accident

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:27:20 GMT

Excel Academy Charter High School in Boston is mourning the loss of a tenth grade student after the student died in a skiing accident over the weekend. The incident happened on Pats Peak in New Hampshire on Saturday night. On Monday, school community members grieved and remembered 15-year-old Christopher DiPrima as someone who was kind and smart, who loved movies, loved chess and who recently developed a passion for skiing. DiPrima’s cousin Steven Gingras said DiPrima hit a bump while skiing with his parents and his sister. Gingras said DiPrima landed wrong and complained he was having chest pains before he died a short time later at a hospital. “It’s definitely surreal,” Gingras said. “It’s something that we can’t really imagine happening.”“There was no warning,” Gingras said. Gingras said DiPrima had learned to ski last year. He said he was with Diprima along with his parents and sister during their ski trip this weekend. “The trail he was on, he...

Healey plan for housing secretariat finds welcome audience in Legislature

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:27:20 GMT

The governor’s plan to split the Department of Housing and Economic Development into a pair of separate secretariats found a welcoming audience to start the week, when a joint legislative committee sat to hear her plans for an entirely housing focused position in the executive branch.“It’s really no greater a topic, in terms of importance right now,” Gov. Maura Healey said during a Monday morning hearing by the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. “You know the realities better than anyone — what you’re hearing from constituents — whether it’s seniors who can’t afford to stay or downsize, renters who can’t afford rent. People can’t think about home ownership. The disparities have only widened and exacerbated in this time.”Healey’s plan would create an entirely new Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and rename the current secretariat simply the Executive Office of Economic Development. Both positions would be cabinet level and repor...

DeMar DeRozan’s increased 3-point volume an extra boost to the Chicago Bulls offense — but Billy Donovan has one tweak

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:27:20 GMT

When DeMar DeRozan sank a second-straight 3-point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers in Sunday’s win, the celebration that followed was automatic. All DeRozan had to do was stand still — his teammates came to him, bounding and bouncing off him to acknowledge something slightly rare.DeRozan has never been known as a 3-point shooter — nor does he want to be. He’s built an All-Star career on a brutal efficiency in the midrange and an incomparable ability to earn trips to the free-throw line, a unique style that continues to stand out even as the league becomes increasingly dependent behind the arc.But the last month saw a steep spike in DeRozan’s shooting volume from behind the arc. In the past 11 games of March, DeRozan is making 1.3 baskets on 2.9 attempts from 3-point range, doubling his typical production of 0.6 makes on 1.8 attempts on the season.DeRozan has always balanced his low attempt from 3-point range with high efficiency — so when he ...

Jalen Suggs gives Magic a spark in his return to the lineup

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:27:20 GMT

As the Orlando Magic attempt a late push toward the NBA Eastern Conference play-in tournament, the young team is learning a lot about itself down the stretch.One of the young players who has had to overcome a lot on and off the court, second-year guard Jalen Suggs returned on Sunday after missing four games due to a concussion. Suggs scored 16 points off the bench in Orlando’s 119-106 win over the Brooklyn Nets (40-35).“I was so eager to get back on the court,” Suggs said. “I think I’ve missed my fair share of time now and I don’t like missing much. I’m competitive, I want to be out there with my guys and help do what I can to get us wins.”Suggs was one of eight players for the Magic (32-43) to score in double-digits. Guard Cole Anthony led the team with 21 points, and forward Franz Wagner had a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds.Suggs checked into the game with 2:55 left in the first quarter and quickly sank a 3-pointer on a...