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Lahaina search ends with unclear death toll from fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:57 GMT

By Audrey McAvoy | Associated PressHONOLULU — Crews in Hawaii have all but finished searching for victims of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, authorities said Tuesday, and it is unclear how many people perished.Three weeks after the fire devastated Maui’s historic seaside community of Lahaina, the count of the dead stands at 115. But an unknown number of people are still missing.Officials suggested that responders likely have already recovered any remains that are recognizable as such, and they are shifting the response to focus on removing hazardous waste and making the area safe for residents to begin returning.“We have wrapped up almost completely the search and recovery mission and moving into the next phase,” Darryl Oliveira, the interim administrator of the Maui Emergency Management Agency, said at a news conference.The next phase would be hazardous waste removal conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, he said.Maui Police Chi...

Should the SF Giants get in on the Los Angeles Angels fire sale?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:57 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The Los Angeles Angels responded to Shohei Ohtani’s UCL injury and the team’s fall out of the playoff picture with a stunning salary dump fire sale on Tuesday.The team placed starter Lucas Giolito, relievers Reynaldo López and former Giants Matt Moore and Dominic Leone, as well as outfielders Hunter Renfroe and Randal Grichuk on waivers, according to ESPN. This presents an opportunity for the San Francisco Giants to add one of those players while only having to pay what remains on their contract. All would be rentals on expiring contracts, set to be free agents in the offseason.Perhaps the Angels are also motivated by the potential savings of more than $7 million if all the players get claimed. That would be significant because it would take owner Arte Moreno’s team under the luxury tax threshold.Because the Giants wouldn’t have to offer up any assets in exchange, it’d be worth exploring jumping into the waiver claim line for one (...

Australian prime minister says referendum to create Indigenous Voice to Parliament will be held on Oct. 14

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:57 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian prime minister says referendum to create Indigenous Voice to Parliament will be held on Oct. 14.Source

Healthy Mystics beat Lynx to move into fifth in standings.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:57 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Brittney Sykes scored 21 points, Natasha Cloud had 12 points and nine assists, and the healthy Washington Mystics beat the Minnesota Lynx 83-72 on Tuesday night.Washington (17-18) moved a half-game ahead of Minnesota (17-19) and Atlanta for fifth place in the WNBA standings. The Mystics begin a three-game road swing on Thursday at Las Vegas. The Lynx host Atlanta and Phoenix later this week.Ariel Atkins added 13 points and Elena Delle Donne scored 10 for Washington.Delle Donne, Atkins, Cloud, Shakira Austin and Sykes all started for Washington, which had everyone available for the first time since June 9. Kristi Toliver played for the first time since June 16 due to plantar fasciitis.Diamond Miller led Minnesota with 25 points. Napheesa Collier had 17 points, 10 rebounds and four steals. Jessica Shepard (left ankle) Lindsay Allen (left thumb) did not play.DREAM 94, MERCURY 76COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Cheyenne Parker scored 25 points, Allisha Gray added 18 points and...

Marlins’ Jorge Soler leaves game against Rays because of right hip tightness

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:57 GMT

Miami slugger Jorge Soler left in the seventh inning of the Marlins’ game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night because of right hip tightness.Soler swung at a pitch from reliever Erasmo Ramírez and stepped away from the plate. Marlins manager Skip Schumaker and an athletic trainer tended to Soler, who immediately headed toward the dugout.Jesús Sánchez completed the at bat and grounded out.The 31-year-old Soler has 35 home runs this season, including 19 go-ahead shots. He s batting .241 with 71 RBIs.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLBSource

Harper hits career homer No. 299, Phillies slug 5 homers in 12-7 win over Ohtani, Angels

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:57 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Alec Bohm followed an intentional walk to Bryce Harper with a go-ahead three-run homer, Harper also connected on career home run No. 299 and the Philadelphia Phillies won their fifth straight game, 12-7 over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.Shohei Ohtani had three hits and knocked in two runs for an Angels team that reportedly put at least six players on waivers and seemingly surrendered any shot at salvaging the season.Kyle Schwarber hit his 37th homer of the season, Bryson Stott added a two-run homer and Trea Turner hit a solo shot for the Phillies, who hold the top spot in the NL wild-card standings. Philadelphia matched a season high with five home runs.Luis Rengifo homered twice and Randal Grichuk went deep for Los Angeles. The Angels, their playoff chances all but gone, have lost seven of nine.On a humid night in Philly, the ball carried for both teams, though the long ball has been the theme of the month for the Phillies. The five homers pushed Phil...

Russian military says Ukrainian drones targeted 5 Russians regions in biggest drone attack on Russian soil in 18 months

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:57 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian military says Ukrainian drones targeted 5 Russians regions in biggest drone attack on Russian soil in 18 months.Source

Delta flight diverts to Denver after hydraulic issue

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Delta Air Lines flight bound for New York City diverted to Denver on Tuesday evening after a suspected issue with the plane's hydraulic system, according to the airline.Delta 496 took off from Salt Lake City at 5:12 p.m. and was destined for John F. Kennedy International Airport, according to FlightAware. Instead, the diverted flight landed at Denver International Airport at 6:43 p.m. 9 Colorado restaurants win Michelin award FOX31 reached out to the airline for more information."The crew of Delta flight 496 from Salt Lake City to New York-JFK, elected to divert to Denver out of an abundance of caution following a suspected issue with the aircraft’s hydraulic system. As Delta’s maintenance technicians inspect the aircraft, agents are working to help get our customers to their final destinations as quickly as possible. We apologize for the delay in our customers’ travels," the statement reads.FlightAware shows the plane was a Boeing 757-200. Delta 496 was schedule...

Running onto a sports field isn't just 15 seconds of fame, it's also trespassing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- While running onto a sports field might be seen as a way to give you fame, it could also give you jail time.Running onto a sports field has different consequences in different states. While it's widely considered trespassing, every state's laws are different. Is it really easier to hit a home run at Coors Field? When it comes to Colorado, running onto a sports field is considered trespassing, according to the Denver Police Department. It can vary from a fine to jail time, depending on the courts and what charges they may face."It also depends on what the individual does after going on the field. Other charges may be appropriate as well (i.e. assault, threats, etc)," DPD said. What are the consequences of trespassing? The punishments for trespassing vary. Trespassing ranges from first to third degree, with the first being the worst.The first degree is when someone knowingly trespasses to commit a crime, which results in a class 1 misdemeanor if there is no one on t...

Crews put out fire at tire shop in Miami

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:57 GMT

A fire broke out at a tire shop in Miami.The incident happened near Northwest 27th Avenue and 16th Street, Tuesday.7News cameras captured firefighters cutting through the garage’s doors to get inside.The store sustained severe damage as the interior was scorched.There were no injuries reported.