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Chicago police seek to identify male who sexually assaulted woman at gunpoint in West Town

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:51:17 GMT

CHICAGO — Detectives with the Chicago Police Department are seeking to identify a male who sexually assaulted a woman at gunpoint Friday night in West Town.According to Area Three Detectives, a male riding a silver bike, with green lettering or stripes, approached a 20-year-old woman and asked her for directions in the 1500 block of West Thomas Street around 11:30 p.m. Friday. While she attempted to help the man, he pulled a handgun on the victim and sexually assaulted her, detectives said. “I’m not Superman, I can’t stop bullets:” 3 teens, woman in hospital after shooting near CTA Red Line Station CPD describes the offender as being a Hispanic male around 18-25 years old, who was wearing a gray sweatshirt and a blue face mask that covered his chin at the time of the incident.If this man is seen, police recommend calling 911 and to remember your location, his direction of travel — if moving — and a quick description (i.e. plate number, type of vehicle he may be in, clothing he's w...

El Niño and Texas: What history tells us

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:51:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — El Niño is officially here and the potential for a strong El Niño to develop continues to increase. Odds of a strong El Niño this winter are currently at 50%, according to the Climate Prediction Center, with the odds of at least a moderate El Niño at more than 80%.Historically El Niño has the following impacts on weather in Texas:Hurricane season (June-November): Fewer Atlantic storms, but limited impact on the Gulf and more storms in the Eastern Pacific that could bring moisture and flooding rain to the stateWinter (December-February): Wetter and cooler weather overallSpring (March-May): Fewer tornadoes and dramatically fewer hail stormsPrevious El Niño winters since 1980 (December-February)Looking back at the sea-surface temperature departure from normal we can rank previous El Niño events from Weak (+0.5ºC) to Strong (+1.5ºC).2018-2019 (Weak)2015-2016 (Strong)2014-2015 (Weak)2009-2010 (Strong)2006-2007 (Weak)2004-2005 (Weak)2002-2003 (Moderate)1997-1998 (Strong)19...

St. Paul DFL endorses School Board candidates, will not reconvene Ward 1 convention

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:51:17 GMT

The St. Paul DFL informed Ward 1 candidates for the St. Paul City Council on Sunday that the party will not convene another ward convention this season to make up for the April 29 endorsing convention at Central High School, which ended in a mass walk-out after roughly 10 hours.That decision means none of the Ward 1 candidates will be endorsed by the party approaching the Nov. 7 council election. Ward 1, likely the most diverse ward in the city, spans Frogtown and Summit-University, as well as corners of the North End and Union Park.“I want to assure you all that this decision was made on what the majority of our delegates wanted to see and what St. Paul DFL believes is the most fair and equitable way to move forward,” wrote Dieu Do, chair of the city party, in an open letter. She said the preferences of the individual candidates and campaigns did not factor into the decision, “because this process is organized by our neighbors for our neighbors.”That said, m...

Bus carrying wedding guests in Australian wine region crashes and rolls, killing 10 and injuring 25

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:51:17 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A bus carrying wedding guests rolled over on a foggy night in Australia's wine country, killing 10 people and injuring 25, police said Monday.The 58-year-old driver was arrested and being held at a Cessnock police station and will be charged, Police Assistant Commissioner Tracy Chapman said. She would not detail the allegations, including whether speed was a factor, but told reporters “there is sufficient information ... for us to establish that there will be charges.” The crash happened just after 11:30 p.m. in foggy conditions at a roundabout on Wine Country Drive in the town of Greta in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales state north of Sydney.The guests had earlier attended a wedding at the Wandin Estate Winery and were heading for their accommodation in the town of Singleton, Chapman said. One guest told Seven News it had been a nice day and a fairytale wedding.The 25 people injured were taken to hospitals by helicopter and by road. A further ...

Fatal Sunday morning shooting in Vallejo under investigation

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:51:17 GMT

Vallejo police officers found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound Sunday morning after receiving a report of a shooting on the 100 block of Simonton St at around 7:30 a.m.The victim was later declared dead after being transported to a nearby trauma center.An official with the Vallejo Police Department said Sunday they are actively investigating the incident and had no information on possible suspects to share. They are also holding off on identifying the victim until next-of-kin can be contacted.This is the eighth homicide in Vallejo so far this year, according to the police department.Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Detective Stephanie McDonough at (707) 648-5425 or [email protected] or Detective Bradley Phillips at (707) 805-1359 or [email protected].

Standoff shuts down Coliseum BART station

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:51:17 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- The Coliseum BART station has shut down Sunday afternoon due to a standoff, BART officials said. Police deployed gas into the car that is involved in the standoff at the BART station located at 7200 San Leandro Street. KRON4 is at the scene, and you can see gas was deployed by police in the standoff (below). Man dies after morning shooting in Vallejo The standoff has been going on for at least three hours. Police have asked the driver to exit his vehicle and surrender.The San Leandro Police Department is the lead agency in this standoff with the Oakland Police Department assisting. This is a developing story. Check back as KRON4 learns more.

Nick Taylor wins Canadian Open, first Canadian champion since 1954

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:51:17 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Nick Taylor became the first Canadian in 69 years to win his national open, holing a 72-foot eagle putt on the fourth playoff hole to beat Tommy Fleetwood in the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday.Taylor tossed his putter into the air and jumped into the arms of his caddie after the longest made putt of his PGA Tour career, and fellow Canadian players Mike Weir, Corey Conners and Adam Hadwin were among those who ran out to the green to congratulate him.“I’m speechless. This is for all the guys that are here. This is for my family at home,” Taylor said with tears in his eyes. “This is the most incredible feeling.”The last player from Canada to win the Canadian Open was Pat Fletcher in 1954 at Point Grey in Vancouver. Fletcher was born in England; Carl Keffer had been the only Canadian-born champion, winning in 1909 and 1914.With galleries cheering his every move and even serenading him with “O Canada” on one tee box, Taylor curled in an 11-foot birdie putt on the ...

Uruguay venció 1-0 a Italia y logra es campeón del Mundial sub-20 disputado en Argentina

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:51:17 GMT

(CNN Español) – Uruguay sufrió para vencer el cerrojo de Italia pero un solitario gol de Luciano Rodríguez bastó para coronarse campeones del mundo en la categoría sub-20 en el Estadio Único Diego Maradona en La Plata, Argentina.Tras una jugada confusa y congestionada en el área al minuto 86, el balón le quedó servido a Rodríguez que cabeceó sin marca y desató la euforia celeste en las gradas.El partido, sin embargo, se vio marcado por una selección italiana que tuvo más la pelota y se defendió más, pero no atacó: hizo solo tres remates y ninguno fue al arco. Uruguay, por su parte, remató 15 veces y 4 fueron directo al arco.El delantero uruguayo Luciano Rodríguez celebra después de anotar el único gol de la final. Crédito: ALEJANDRO PAGNI/AFP vía Getty ImagesUna de esas ocasiones ocurrió en el minuto 22, cuando Anderson Duarte cabeceó una bola de tiro de esquina que fue atajada de manera espectacular por el arquero italiano Sebastiano Desplanches.Las cosas parecían ser más favorable...

Pederson, Estrada homer, SS Crawford pitches as Giants rout Cubs 13-3

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:51:17 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joc Pederson and Thairo Estrada each hit two-run homers and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants built a six-run lead through five innings and rolled to a 13-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.Blake Sabol added two hits and two RBIs for a Giants offense that banged out 15 hits less than 24 hours after being no-hit for 7 2/3 innings by Chicago’s Kyle Hendricks in a 4-0 loss.Gold Glove shortstop Brandon Crawford — the brother-in-law of pitcher Gerrit Cole of the New York Yankees — came off the bench to get the final three outs for San Francisco in his first appearance as a pitcher. San Francisco used John Brebbia as an opener for the second consecutive game. A day after throwing two perfect innings, Brebbia allowed a hit in one inning before the Giants bullpen took over. It was the first time the Giants started the same pitcher on consecutive days since October, when Scott Alexander when two straight days. Chicago hadn’t faced the same starter o...

RBC Canadian Open Par Scores

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:51:17 GMT

SundayAt Oakdale Golf & Country ClubTorontoPurse: $9 millionYardage: 7,264; Par: 72Final Round(x-won on fourth playoff hole)x-Nick Taylor75-67-63-66—271-17Tommy Fleetwood70-70-64-67—271-17Tyrrell Hatton72-64-72-64—272-16C.T. Pan70-66-66-70—272-16Aaron Rai67-69-69-67—272-16Eric Cole69-73-69-63—274-14Mark Hubbard68-70-66-70—274-14Justin Rose69-69-66-71—275-13Rory McIlroy71-67-66-72—276-12Andrew Novak69-68-67-72—276-12Brandon Wu71-69-67-69—276-12Jonathan Byrd68-69-70-70—277-11Harrison Endycott72-68-69-68—277-11Doug Ghim71-68-69-69—277-11Adam Hadwin71-68-70-68—277-11Harry Higgs71-66-67-73—277-11Nate Lashley70-68-70-70—278-10Will Gordon68-74-69-68—279-9Carl Yuan68-67-74-70—279-9Sam Bennett70-72-70-68—280-8Corey Conners67-69-70-74—280-8Matt Fitzpatrick68-73-69-70—280-8Lucas Glover69-72-70-69—280-8Matt Kuchar71-71-70-68—280-8Ludvig Aberg69-72-71-69—281-7Lee Hodges72-67-72-70—281-7Seonghyeon Kim68-70-72-71—281-7Justin Lower67-70-75-69—281-7Ryan Moore69-74-71-67—281-7Ted Potter Jr.73-67-...