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Bodies of man and woman pulled from Fremont waterway

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:15:45 GMT

(BCN) -- The bodies of a man and woman were found in a Fremont waterway Sunday, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.Deputies were called to a riverbed near the 1300 block of Old Canyon Road around 3:15 p.m. on a report of two dead bodies.A man and a woman were retrieved from the water, but no identification for either person was located, the Sheriff's Office said.The cause and manner of their deaths will be determined by the medical examiner and this is an ongoing investigation.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Armed robbers raid Noe Valley donut shop, steal ATM

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:15:45 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – A San Francisco shop worker is shaken up after armed robbers barged into her store and took cash from the cash register, employees and an ATM.Monday morning’s armed robbery happened at Happy Donuts in San Francisco’s Noe Valley neighborhood. No one was hurt, but the shop’s owner is now considering some changes in response to the crime.Happy Donuts has cameras inside that captured the terrifying moments when employees got robbed at gunpoint. The donut shop is open 24 hours, but the manager says they are considering changing that because employees don’t feel safe anymore.  Thieves targeting drivers at gas stations, East Bay police agency warns Security video shows one man in the kitchen. The other hopped over the counter and began demanding money. It happened around 5:30 a.m. at the store’s location on 24th Street and Church Street. The shop manager, Ratha Vann, says she’s worked for this company for 20 years and this is the first time something like...

Defense Dept. official faces charge tied to Maryland dogfighting ring

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:15:45 GMT

Two Maryland men, including a Department of Defense employee, have been charged with facilitating a dogfighting ring in Anne Arundel County.Frederick “Fred” Douglass Moorefield Jr., of Arnold and Mario Damon Flythe, 62, of Glen Burnie are charged with “promoting and furthering animal fighting venture.” Moorefield has been Deputy Chief Information Officer for Command, Control, and Communications, for Office of the Secretary of Defense since March 2020, according his LinkedIn page and the U.S. Defense Department.According to an affidavit filed in support of the Sept. 21 criminal complaint, Moorefield (using the name “Geehad Kennels”) and Flythe (using the name “Razor Sharp Kennels”) used encrypted messaging to discuss dogfighting with others across the U.S.They discussed topics including animal deaths, betting, coordinating fights and training — and how to hide it, according to the affidavit. It said the pair also shared dogfighting vide...

All 10 drugs targeted for Medicare price negotiations will participate, the White House says

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:15:45 GMT

FILE - President Joe Biden speaks about his administration's plans to lower prescription drug costs and protect Social Security and Medicare, Nov. 5, 2022, in Joliet, Ill. The Biden administration says the manufacturers of all of the first 10 prescription drugs it selected for Medicare’s first price negotiations have agreed to participate. Tuesday's announcement clears the way for talks that could lower their costs in coming years and gives the White House a potential political win heading into next year’s presidential election. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)(AP/Patrick Semansky) FILE - President Joe Biden speaks about his administration's plans to lower prescription drug costs and protect Social Security and Medicare, Nov. 5, 2022, in Joliet, Ill. The Biden ad...

Dupont recovery on track but major hurdles ahead before playing at the Rugby World Cup

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:15:45 GMT

LYON, France (AP) — France captain Antoine Dupont is training lightly with major hurdles still to clear before he can possibly play again at the Rugby World Cup.Dupont rejoined the squad on Sunday, 10 days after surgery to repair a facial fracture that has jeopardized any further participation in the tournament by the player widely regarded as the world’s best.The Rugby World Cup poster boy was injured in an illegal head-on-head tackle against Namibia. Dupont passed the last concussion protocols on Tuesday.His next step is a last checkup with his surgeon next Monday, meaning he won’t be available for France’s last pool game against Italy this Friday. Unbeaten France leads Pool A but it’s a must-win game for both teams to qualify for the quarterfinals.While team health manager Bruno Boussagol said on Tuesday that “everything is on track with Antoine,” he tempered expectations by adding Dupont had more important boxes to tick before becoming available for the q...

The Army is launching a sweeping overhaul of its recruiting to reverse enlistment shortfalls

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:15:45 GMT

FILE - Students in the new Army prep course stand at attention after physical training exercises at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., Aug. 27, 2022. The Army is launching a sweeping overhaul of its recruiting to focus more on young people who have spent time in college or are job hunting early in their careers. The aim is to reverse years of enlistment shortfalls. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)(AP/Sean Rayford) FILE - Students in the new Army prep course stand at attention after physical training exercises at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., Aug. 27, 2022. The Army is launching a sweeping overhaul of its recruiting to focus more on young people who have spent time in college or are job hunting early in their careers. The aim is to reverse years of enlistment shortfall...

STORY REMOVED: EU–Migration-Britain-Unaccompanied Children

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:15:45 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Please disregard EU–Migration-Britain-Unaccompanied Children, published on October 3, 2023, and datelined in LONDON. It was published on July 27 and inadvertently retransmitted today. Source

Limestone City Bluesfest wraps after 26 years, makes way for new musical traditions in 2025

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:15:45 GMT

Just following the successful 26th year of the Limestone City Blues Festival, the Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Area (BIA) announced this week that the festival is drawing to a close.This year’s festival included many changes from years before, according to organizers, by drawing in a younger audience with popular local bands, mixing in new genres, and collaborating with other concurrent events. These changes came in response to a decline in turnout in the last few years, giving Kingston audiences a new experience. But it was announced that this innovative edition was actually the last.Just after wrapping this year’s festival, Artistic Director of the festival Jan Macdonald foreshadowed some big changes to the festival.In an interview with CFRC on Sept. 5, Macdonald stated, “We are having serious planning sessions this fall to look at the future of not only the Blues Festival but other festivals and events that we do. You know, everything has its time and its place. I’m cer...

Photos: $26 million house on the market in Evergreen

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:15:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — With over 200 years of history, this multi-million dollar home, known as the Greystone Estate, is back on the market. The structure didn't go unnoticed throughout the years. In fact, many Hollywood actors enjoyed this house, including a stay from Frank Sinatra. Built in 1914, the estate has been around through many of Colorado's historic events including the establishment of Rocky Mountain as a national park in 1915, and the opening of ski resorts in Breckenridge, Steamboat and Vail in 1969. Could Taylor Swift come to Denver when the Chiefs are in town? Here are some pictures from the luxury estate.Inside of the Manor House (Photo credits: Victor of Valencia Photography).Inside of the Manor House (Photo credits: Victor of Valencia Photography).Outside of the Pool House(Photo credits: Victor of Valencia Photography).The Historic Cabin (Photo credits: Victor of Valencia Photography).The Guest House (Photo credits: Victor of Valencia Photography).The Guest House (Phot...

Mariah Carey is gifting us with a Christmas tour

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:15:45 GMT

(CNN) — This one is for those among us who are already itching to put up winter holiday decorations.The proclaimed “Queen of Christmas” is in the spirit as well.Mariah Carey has announced her “Merry Christmas One And All Tour.”“Yes, the actual defrosting has begun!,” Carey shared on social media. “Announcing the MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL Tour! On sale 10/6.”The tour is scheduled to kick off at California’s Yaamava Casino on Nov. 15, before making stops in other cities, including Los Angeles, Denver, Toronto, Chicago, Boston, Montreal, Philadelphia.The tour will conclude Dec. 17 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.Carey did a limited “Merry Christmas To All!” series of concerts last year, which also included a CBS and Paramount+ special.Tickets for the new tour go on presale Wednesday, with general sale to launch on Friday via Live Nation.