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Homeland Security Warns Of Possible Violence Against Jewish Community Friday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:42 GMT

Days after former leader of the terrorist group Hamas Khaled Meshaal, made a “call for action,” or “Global day of Jihad,” for Friday, LAPD said it is increasing its patrols around Jewish and Muslim establishments.While the police department said it had not identified “credible” threats, it spoke with Jewish and Muslim community leaders to plan for safety around the day.“The Los Angeles Police Department is aware of recent statements made calling for action as it relates to the conflict in the Middle East,” LAPD said in a statement. “We have no information of any specific or credible threats to the City of Los Angeles but we are continuing to assess the situation for any potential impact to our communities.”LAPD News: Response to Statements Made Regarding Conflict in the Middle East pic.twitter.com/tBfpOaYc5t— LAPD PIO (@LAPDPIO) October 12, 2023In a law enforcement memo reviewed by L.A. Weekly, the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Se...

Jennifer Garner, Reese Witherspoon turn focus to ‘innocent’ children on both sides in response to war

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:42 GMT

A number of A-list stars have begun taking to social media to share their “heartbreak” and horror over last weekend’s attack by Hamas terrorists on Israeli communities and the escalating war in and around Gaza. But these stars seem to be trying to avoid mistakes made by Kylie Jenner, Justin Bieber and other celebrities, who posted poorly considered messages earlier in the week that were held up as examples for why the public often doesn’t want to hear from influencers and entertainers in the midst of global crisis.Indeed, it’s likely that Jennifer Garner, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, Kerry Washington, among others, consulted with their teams about what they should say on social media — or if they should say anything at all. These stars all are seen as role models in American popular culture, and their reputations depend on them being seen as sensible, decent, likable. For the most part, they also tend to steer clear of controversy.LOS ANGE...

Warriors notebook: Why Brandin Podziemski has Steph Curry’s attention in practices

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:42 GMT

LOS ANGELES — Steph Curry is one of a handful of Warriors to highlight Brandin Podziemski as a standout so far in training camp.“BP really has been showing how much he understands the game of basketball at a young age and how confident he is in himself and that shows every time he steps on the floor,” Curry said at Warriors shootaround in Los Angeles on Friday. “That’s a nice surprise.”Curry praised the 20-year-old Podziemski for his ability to stick out among a roster full of superstars.“You expect Klay (Thompson) to ball, you expect (Kevon Looney) to do what he does, you expect (Andrew Wiggins) to come back and assert his dominance on both sides of the floor,” he said. “All the guys we know, you don’t take it for granted, but you expect them to do what they do. I’ll add myself to that.”A poor scoring and shooting performance in summer league this July prompted questions about Podziemski’s role with the w...

Scherzer says he’s ready to go after bullpen session. Rangers haven’t announced decision

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:42 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Max Scherzer declared himself “ready to go” after throwing another bullpen session and doing fielding drills Friday, two days before the Texas Rangers open the AL Championship Series. The Rangers haven’t said whether the three-time Cy Young Award winner will be on their ALCS roster, and that decision doesn’t have to be revealed until Sunday before Game 1 at Houston. Scherzer hasn’t pitched in a game since Sept. 12 because of a muscle strain in his shoulder. “I feel good. Recovered, checked all of the boxes I possibly can,” Scherzer said during a workout at Globe Life Field before the team traveled to Houston. “So I’m ready to go.”Texas manager Bruce Bochy, who didn’t speak with reporters on Friday, and pitching coach Mike Maddux have expressed being encouraged by the progress of Scherzer, who was a trade-deadline acquisition from the New York Mets. The Rangers did announce left-hander Jordan Montgomery, another deadline acquisition, as their probable Game 1 s...

Washington Capitals fans excited ahead of regular season opener at Capital One Arena

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:42 GMT

Excited Washington Capitals fans gathered outside Capitol One Arena ahead of the first game of the regular season Friday night, with the Caps taking on their rival Pittsburgh Penguins.They showed up early to cheer on their favorite players, such as superstar Alex Ovechkin, chanting his nickname “Ovi, Ovi.” He comes into the season needing 73 more goals to surpass Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894.(new Image()).src = "https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384&cid=c2ffed0c-3624-46c0-b10f-97c976d290a3";cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "08c88c9b-0925-4eb2-8157-d4703e29947f",mediaId: "16fac218-8d21-46ad-b3f1-e537afe2778a"}).render("7fa84fa4cac4417b8428467a5b1128ad"); });“He’s one of my favorite players and I got to fist bump him a year ago,” a fan told WTOP.The players trickled in with cheers from the home crowd.“This is my home team,” Ricky from Richmond, Virginia, said while sporting his red ...

The Chicago Bears have placed leading rusher Khalil Herbert on injured reserve

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:42 GMT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have placed running back Khalil Herbert on injured reserve along with wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown.The Bears announced the moves two days before their home game against the Minnesota Vikings. Chicago also signed quarterback Nathan Peterman from the practice squad to the active roster.Herbert hurt his right ankle in a Thursday night game against the Washington Commanders. He was expected to miss several weeks. He and St. Brown (hamstring) now will be eligible to return after four games.Herbert was leading the Bears with 272 yards rushing.Source

Muere a los 80 años, Louise Glück la poeta y ganadora del premio Nobel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:42 GMT

(CNN) — Louise Glück, poeta estadounidense laureada y ganadora del Premio Nobel de 2020 cuyos poemas engañosamente simples revelaban verdades viscerales sobre el amor, la pérdida y la supervivencia, falleció a los 80 años. La muerte de Glück fue confirmada por la editorial Farrar, Straus & Giroux a la agencia Associated Press en la tarde de este viernes.Louise Glück fue una de las poetas estadounidenses más premiadas de su tiempo, ganando el Premio Pulitzer de Poesía en 1993 por su colección “The Wild Iris”, el Premio Nacional del Libro de Poesía en 2014 por “Faithful and Virtuous Night” y la Medalla Nacional de Humanidades en 2015, entregada por el entonces presidente Barack Obama, entre otros honores. A menudo fue elogiada como una escritora accesible, cuyo trabajo “hace universal la existencia individual”, según el comité del Premio Nobel que la homenajeó.Glück nació en la ciudad de Nueva York en 1943 y creció en Long Island. El arte ...

Jury selection begins in trial of third officer charged in Elijah McClain's death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:42 GMT

BRIGHTON, Colo. (KDVR) — Less than 24 hours after an Aurora Police officer was convicted in the death of Elijah McClain, jury selection began for another officer charged in the case.Nathan Woodyard is the Aurora Police officer who will now go on trial on counts of reckless manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. The same judge will oversee the case at the Adams County courthouse. Officer faces jail time after guilty verdict in Elijah McClain’s death Woodyard, who has been indefinitely suspended without pay, was one of three police officers and two paramedics implicated in the death of McClain in 2019. McClain died after officers used a chokehold and paramedics injected him with ketamine to subdue him.Former officer Randy Roedema was convicted Thursday of criminally negligent homicide and third-degree assault. Roedema has now been terminated.The other officer was acquitted."It's not good at all. It's an indication that a jury found another officer, ...

Officer faces jail time after guilty verdict in Elijah McClain's death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:42 GMT

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to correct criminal charges in the case. DENVER (KDVR) -- On Thursday night, the jury returned with a split verdict against two Aurora police officers charged with Elijah McClain’s death in 2019.One officer, Randy Roedema, was found guilty on two charges. The other officer, Jason Rosenblatt, was acquitted of all charges.Roedema was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide and third-degree assault. Officers, paramedics indicted on 32 counts in Elijah McClain’s death Jury selection for the trial of a third officer's involvement in McClain's death began on Friday. The third officer, Nathan Woodyard, is facing charges of reckless manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. While Roedema's sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 5 at 1:30 p.m., here's what he could be facing based on the charges:Criminally negligent homicide According to the Colorado Legal Defense Group, criminally negligent homicide is deemed unintentional and it's wh...

Aurora renames street section to honor first African-American firefighter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:42 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- The City of Aurora announced Friday that a portion of East 16th Avenue will be renamed in honor of Aurora Fire Rescue's first African-American firefighter.An honorary street sign reading Ruben Sims Jr. Ave. will be placed between Florence Street and Emporia Street near the fire rescue's historic Fire Station No. 1, according to a press release. Photos: Blankets of snow bring out vibrant fall colors “This honorary street sign celebrates this extraordinary icon for diversity within the fire department and the city of Aurora," Aurora Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Gardner said in a release.Ruben Lewis Sims Jr. joined the fire rescue team in 1977 and served as a firefighter and an engineer until he retired in 1997.Sims attended junior high and high school in Denver. He played the clarinet throughout his youth and went to the Berklee College of Music.An honorary street sign reading Ruben Sims Jr. Ave. was placed between Florence Street and Emporia Street near the historic...