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3 shot, 1 fatally, in West Elsdon drive-by shooting

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:14:18 GMT

CHICAGO — Two males and one woman were shot Saturday evening in the West Elsdon neighborhood — with one person dying from their wounds — according to the Chicago Police Department.CPD said they responded to a call of shots fired around 7:50 p.m. in the 5300 block of South Kostner Avenue. A witness to the shooting told officers an unidentified male was firing shots from a silver sedan traveling on Kostner, and when they arrived on scene, police found three victims. The first victim was an unidentified male victim who had been shot in the head. Police said he appeared to be 16-18 years in age and was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.CPD said a second victim — a 19-year-old male — was shot in the leg and hand. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital where he is listed in good condition.A third victim, who officers said was a 52-year-old woman, was found with a gunshot wound to the face. She was also taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center where s...

Grandmother of French teen shot dead by police officer pleads with rioters to stop violent protests

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:14:18 GMT

PARIS (AP) — The grandmother of the French teenager shot dead by police during a traffic stop pleaded Sunday for rioters to stop as the nation faced a sixth straight night of unrest, while authorities expressed outrage at an attack on a mayor’s home that was hit by a burning car that injured family members.The grandmother of 17-year-old Nahel, identified only as Nadia, said in a telephone interview with French news broadcaster BFM TV, “Don’t break windows, buses ... schools. We want to calm things down.”She said she was angry at the officer who killed her grandson but not at the police in general and expressed faith in the justice system as France faces its worst social upheaval in years. Her grandson, identified by only his first name, was buried on Saturday.The violence appeared to be lessening. But as a new night approached, the office of Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said 45,000 police officers would again be deployed in the streets to counter anger over discrimination again...

These are the most dangerous fireworks in the U.S.

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:14:18 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Did you know 11 Americans died and 10,200 others were taken to emergency rooms because of fireworks in 2022? As people across the U.S. get ready to ring in another Independence Day with some firecrackers, it's important to remember how easily the party can go south.In its 2022 Fireworks Annual Report, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission says 73% of all the estimated fireworks-related injuries in 2022 happened between June 17 and July 17, 2022.Based on numbers of ER-treated injuries, CPSC says the most dangerous fireworks are:Firecrackers — 1,300 injuriesSparklers — 600 injuriesIllegal firecrackers — 500 injuriesRoman candles — 400 injuriesRockets (non-bottle) — 300 injuriesSmall firecrackers — 200 injuriesThe commission says the current fireworks estimate (11) should be considered conservative since the data review is not yet complete.By a large majority, males are more likely to be injured by fireworks than females, CPSC estimates. Meanwhile, the age ranges bet...

Rockies give up five homers, including two grand slams, in loss to Tigers

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:14:18 GMT

Once upon a time, the Rockies used to win these crazy Coors Field slugfests. Not anymore. Not when they lack knockout punchers.And not when their pitching staff continues to implode in historic fashion.The Rockies gave up five homers, including two grand slams, and lost, 14-9, to Detroit on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers won the three-game series as a crowd of 40,145 turned out to watch the Rockies’ record slide to 20 games under .500 (33-53).Colorado has hit 42 homers at Coors this season. Opponents have hit 64, with three of them coming off of starter Connor Seabold on Sunday.The Rockies hit two homers Sunday, the first a leadoff blast to left field by Randal Grichuk in the sixth inning. That was followed by an RBI single by Ezequiel Tovar. The shortstop extended his hitting streak to 15 games, tied for the third-longest by a rookie in franchise history. At that point, the Rockies cut the Tigers’ lead to 8-6.The momentum didn’t last very long. Reliever Gavin Hollow...

Magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattles Southern California

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:14:18 GMT

An earthquake measuring 3.8 in magnitude rattled many residents awake in the Los Angeles area early Sunday morning.The quake struck at 2:29 a.m. and was centered roughly 13 miles southwest of Malibu at a depth of 18 miles in the Pacific Ocean, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The preliminary magnitude was 4.1 but the temblor was quickly downgraded to 3.8. Interactive California Earthquake Map Shaking could be felt across Los Angeles County and areas of Ventura, Orange and Santa Barbara counties, according to a USGS map.There were no reports of injuries or damage, and no indication that fire crews were concerned about infrastructure.The quake could be felt in many parts of Los Angeles County and areas of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, according to USGS mapping. July 2, 2023 (USGS)USGS said the earthquake was too small to trigger automatic cell phone alerts."We know some of you felt shaking and we hope you took a protective action like Drop, Cover, and Hold On," officia...

Authorities seek public’s assistance in search for missing hiker in Altadena 

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:14:18 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Altadena Station and the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team are searching for a hiker who went missing on Saturday morning. According to LASD, 65-year-old Albert Baer Zisook was last seen near Chaney Trail and Loma Alta Drive in Altadena at 6 a.m. Saturday morning. Zisook is listed at 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 165 pounds. He has gray hair, blue eyes and wears glasses. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Altadena Station and the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team are searching for a hiker who went missing on Saturday morning. (LASD) LASD seeking public’s help in locating critical missing teenager in Palmdale Anyone with any information on Zisook’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Information can also be reported to the Altadena Sheriff’s Station at 626-798-1131, and the LAPD at 310-444-0701. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Cr...

Dublin: Whole Foods evacuated due to possible gas leak

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:14:18 GMT

A Whole Foods in Dublin was evacuated Sunday morning due to a possible gas leak, officials said.The Alameda County Fire Department received a report of a possible gas leak at the grocery store, which is located on the 5000 block of Dublin Boulevard, at 11:23 a.m, according to department spokesperson Cheryl Hurd. Fire crews arrived on site at 11:28 a.m. and detected a possible gas leak in one of the refrigerators and proceeded to evacuate the store. The hazmat team and health department officials were also on site.Hurd said 15 employees were evacuated but it was unknown how many people were shopping in the store at the time. No injuries have been reported and the store was closed Sunday afternoon with no set reopening time.

East Bay Whole Foods evacuated due to gas leak, hazmat on scene

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:14:18 GMT

(KRON) -- Employees and shoppers were evacuated from an East Bay Whole Foods grocery store due to a gas leak, according to the Alameda County Fire Department. Sinkhole causes full closure of Hwy-1 in Monterey County ACFD received a call around 11:23 a.m. of a possible gas leak inside of a Dublin Whole Foods. Fire crews arrived five minutes later, and they detected a possible leak in one of the refrigeration units. The entire store was evacuated for safety. About 15 employees were in the store at the time, but it is unknown how many customers were on the premises at the time. Employees were escorted inside to get their belongings after the evacuation. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }The hazardous materials team has arrived at the scene along...

Bernhard Langer, at age 65, wins the US Senior Open to break the Champions’ victory record

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:14:18 GMT

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (AP) — Bernhard Langer won the U.S. Senior Open on Sunday at SentryWorld to break the PGA Tour Champions’ career victory record.Pushing his record as the oldest winner on the 50-and-over tour to 65 years, 10 months, 5 days, the German star broke a tie with Hale Irwin for the victory mark with No. 46.Seven strokes ahead on the back nine, Langer bogeyed the final three holes for 1-under 70 and a two-stroke victory over home-state favorite Steve Stricker on the tree-lined course with thick rough.Langer finished at 7-under 277, with only eight players breaking par for the week. He shattered the tournament age record set by Allen Doyle in 2006 at Prairie Dunes at 57 years, 11 months, 14 days.Also the 2010 U.S. Senior Open winner at Sahalee outside Seattle, Langer extended his record for senior major victories to 12. He won the Chubb Classic in Florida in February to tie Irwin.Stricker — from Madison, 100 miles to the south — birdied three of the last five holes for a ...

Ohtani and Trout homer to help the Angels beat the Diamondbacks, 5-2

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:14:18 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout went deep in the same game for the 30th time, Mickey Moniak provided the go-ahead homer and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2 on Sunday despite 12 strikeouts by Zac Gallen.Reid Detmers (2-5) struck out nine and allowed two runs in six innings. It is the fifth straight game the left-hander has fanned at least eight and allowed two or fewer runs. He’s the first Angels pitcher to do that since Nolan Ryan in 1972-73.Carlos Estévez pitched the ninth for his 21st save.Carson Kelly homered for the Diamondbacks, who were held to four hits.Gallen (10-3) tied his season high for strikeouts and was one off a career best. The right-hander came into the game tied for fifth in the NL with only seven homers allowed, but allowed two in a game for the second time this season.Ohtani hit his 31st of the season in the eighth inning with a 454-foot solo shot to right field off a slider by Kyle Nelson. It was his sixth homer...