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9-month-old, mother reported missing in Coconut Creek found safe; infant’s father in custody

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:07:16 GMT

Police have located a 9-month-old boy and his mother after they were reported missing in Coconut Creek.According to Coconut Creek Police, Prince Bailey and his mother, Suewayne Hylton, were last seen with Prince’s father, Juan Bailey, Jr., Sunday afternoon. Detectives said the evidence indicates Prince and his mother did not leave willingly with Bailey.The three of them had been last seen in a light blue Nissan Quest.At around 4:40 p.m., police confirmed they found mother and child unharmed in Palm Beach County and took Bailey into custody.Police continue to investigate.

Ticker: Train engineers frustrated as others get sick time; Ford issues recall on some Rangers

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:07:16 GMT

Tens of thousands of engineers remain frustrated with the lack of paid sick time and the demands railroads like BNSF are making in negotiations despite the progress that has been made this year with sick time deals for most of the other rail unions.The lack of paid sick time and concerns about demanding schedules took center stage during last fall’s contract talks. Several railroads have made deals this year to give some of their workers sick time.But the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen say the railroads are still asking for too much in return for giving sick time, and most railroads still want to penalize workers if they do take sick time.“They want to talk the money out of our pocket somewhere else and give it back to us in the form of sick time,” said Rob Cunningham, one of the BLET’s general chairmen who is leading the negotiations with BNSF.Ford issues recall on some RangersFord Motor Co. is recalling certain 2004 to 2006 Ranger vehicles because rep...

Man shot by deputies in North County

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:07:16 GMT

VISTA, Calif. -- A man was shot by deputies in North County on Sunday, according to the San Diego Sheriff's Department.Authorities received a call shortly before 12:30 p.m. reporting a disturbance involving a man on the 1400 Block of Calle Jules in the City of Vista. Reports of shots fired at house party in Lincoln Park The sheriff's department says responding deputies located an individual who was armed with a gun, which prompted authorities to shoot the man at the scene.The man was then transported to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries. His condition is unknown at this time and his identity has not been released. No further information surrounding the circumstances leading up to the incident have been disclosed. An investigation into the matter is ongoing.

76ers’ Harden visits with Michigan State shooting victim

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:07:16 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden leaned in toward John Hao, a paralyzed Michigan State shooting survivor who developed a long-distance FaceTime bond with the Philadelphia 76ers star, and gave his new friend a hug.“You look good,” Harden told Hao.The 20-year-old Hao and his parents smiled as the Sixers star guard resumed his pregame routine Sunday ahead of Game 4. The family had been invited by Harden to attend a 76ers game once Hao was available to travel.Hao, an international student from China, recently left a Chicago rehabilitation facility where he’d been since a February shooting on the East Lansing campus that killed three students and injured five others.Hao wore Harden’s No. 1 Sixers jersey and attended the game with his parents. Hao’s father also wore a Harden jersey and posed for pictures as the 76ers warmed up behind him before they played Boston.Harden learned after the shooting that Hao was a fan of his and donated sneakers, money and then called the student to offer en...

One person suffers critical injuries after crash involving TTC bus in Weston and Albion area

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:07:16 GMT

One person is in hospital with critical injuries and two others are also in hospital after a crash involving a TTC bus in the Weston and Albion roads area.COLLISION:Weston Rd & Albion Rd– reports of a crash involving a TTC bus– police o/s– officers advised multiple injuries– @TorontoMedics taking 1 patient to hospital w/ critical injuries, 2 x other patients going w/ minor injuries– road closures in the area#GO1019317^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) May 7, 2023Police arrived on scene after reports of a crash involving a TTC bus and officers advised multiple injuries occurred during the collision.One person was taken to hospital with critical injuries while two others were taken with minor injuries.Northbound Weston Road is closed at Albion Road.

Deaths from Congo floods approach 400 as search continues

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:07:16 GMT

GOMA, Congo (AP) — The death toll from floods in eastern Congo has almost doubled, reaching close to 400 people as of Sunday, according to a local official.The administrator of the worst-affected area, the Kalehe territory of South Kivu province, told The Associated Press by phone that more bodies were recovered Sunday, including many found floating in Lake Kivu. Administrator Thomas Bakenge said the confirmed number of dead stood at 394 but it was a provisional count since the search was continuing. More than 300 victims had been buried as of Sunday, local groups said.Torrential rains across Kalehe territory began on Thursday evening. Rivers broke their banks, with flash floods sweeping away the majority of buildings in the villages of Bushushu and Nyamukubi, causing the huge loss of life.Delphin Birimbi, a civic leader in Kalehe, said he understood that thousands of people remained missing. He told the AP that some doctors arrived to treat the injured but communities were pleading...

White Sox call up catcher, move Jimenez to 10-day IL

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:07:16 GMT

CINCINNATI — The Chicago White Sox announced Eloy Jimenez was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday and recalled a catcher to join the roster from their AAA-affiliate, the Charlotte Knights.Jimenez underwent surgery Saturday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks in recovery.The player the White Sox recalled is catcher Carlos Perez, who was putting up a slash line of .272/.321/.553 with five doubles, eight home runs, 18 runs-batted-in and eight walks across 27 games with Charlotte before the call-up. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Eloy Jiménez to be sidelined 4-6 weeks after undergoing appendectomy Perez made his big league debut last season with the White Sox, where he played in eight games, going 4-18 at the plate with two doubles and two RBIs. The White Sox wrap up their series in Cincinnati against the Reds Sunday afternoon, then head to Kansas City to begin a four-game series against the Royals Monday.

ISP releases names of 5 more victims in I-55 dust storm crash

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:07:16 GMT

FARMERSVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois State Police have released five additional names of the seven people that died in the massive dust storm crash that occurred on May 1 on Interstate 55. The massive pile-up occurred at approximately 10:55 a.m. on both northbound and southbound Interstate 55 between mile markers 72 and 78 near Farmersville in Montgomery County. A total of 72 vehicles are known to be involved in the crashes and 37 people were transported to area hospitals with injuries ranging from minor to critical.  I-55 crash aftermath: Death toll rises to 7, vehicle recovery begins There were seven deaths in the crashes, including 88-year-old Shirley Harper of Franklin, Wisconsin whose name was previously released.  ISP has released the five additional names as follows:Joseph Bates, 73-year-old from Crystal Lake, IllinoisDonna Bates, 71-year-old from Crystal Lake, IllinoisEarl LeGrand, 64-year-old from Florissant, MissouriMichael Zinchuk, 55-...

Austin artist creates mini replicas of iconic local businesses

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:07:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Growing up in Austin, Big Top Candy Shop was a childhood staple for Kayla Kent, enraptured by the circus imagery and mountains of sweets.Now, Kent is commemorating these little slices of Austin history with "Functional Miniatures," physical replications of acclaimed local businesses. Each piece is designed to mimic the exteriors of beloved Austin institutions, with a functional element.Austin artist Kayla Kent has begun creating "functional miniatures" of iconic Austin businesses. So far, she has replicated Big Top Candy Shop, South Congress Books and Antone's Records. (Courtesy: Kayla Kent)Austin artist Kayla Kent has begun creating "functional miniatures" of iconic Austin businesses. So far, she has replicated Big Top Candy Shop, South Congress Books and Antone's Records. (Courtesy: Kayla Kent)Austin artist Kayla Kent has begun creating "functional miniatures" of iconic Austin businesses. So far, she has replicated Big Top Candy Shop, South Congress Books and Anton...

BPD: 7 dead, 10 injured when SUV strikes crowd near migrant shelter

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:07:16 GMT

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Brownsville police say seven people were killed Sunday morning when they were run over by a motorist outside a migrant shelter.The incident happened at 8:30 a.m. near Minnesota Road and North Bernal Road in front of the Ozanam Center, which is a shelter for migrants and homeless. One of the victims said they were sitting on the curb near a bus stop when a gray colored Range Rover slammed into the group. Luis Herrera said he and his friends were waiting to go to the airport when they were hit by the vehicle."We were going to the airport and it happened unexpectedly because a woman in a car passed by and advised us to separate and moments later the killer was coming in the car gesturing and insulting us," Herrera said.Another survivor said he had been at the Ozanam Center for three days after traveling from Venezuela. His family had bought him a plane ticket to Utah."We were waiting there and the truck sped through t...