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2nd worker trapped under collapsed Kentucky coal prep plant has died, governor says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:42 GMT

The second of two workers trapped under a coal mine preparation plant that collapsed earlier this week in eastern Kentucky has died, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday. “This is a heartbreaking situation,” the Democratic governor wrote on social media, calling for prayers for the men’s loved ones. The two men — identified as Billy Ray Daniels and Alvin Nees — were trapped under rubble at the Martin Mine Prep Plant in Martin County after an 11-story abandoned building crashed down around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The men were on the scene completing work to prepare for its demolition. Daniels was originally located alive, but officials announced Wednesday that he died during rescue efforts. Crews worked around the clock for days digging through steel and concrete wreckage to find Nees, 57. Martin County Judge Executive Lon Lafferty said at a press conference earlier Friday the Nees family was “still holding out hope and prayer” that he would be found alive.“They are very strong ...

At least 37 dead as earthquake rocks northwestern Nepal, and officials say toll expected to rise

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:42 GMT

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — An earthquake shook northwestern Nepal districts, and officials said at least 37 people were dead and dozens more injured as rescuers searchd the mountainous villages.Officials said early Saturday that the toll was expected to rise, noting that communications were cut off with many villages.The earthquake killed at least 20 people in Rukum district, where numerous houses collapsed, police official Narvaraj Bhattarai said over the telephone.In neighboring Jajarkot district, 17 people were confirmed dead, government administration official Harish Chandra Sharma said.Nepal’s National Earthquake Monitoring & Research Center measured the earthquake at 6.4 magnitude and said its epicenter was at Jajarkot, which is about 400 kilometers (250 miles) northeast of the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu.The U.S. Geological Survey had initially said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 and occurred at a depth of 17.9 kilometers (11.1 miles).The quake struck just...

DC official arrested, charged with domestic assault

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:42 GMT

A top D.C. official was arrested and charged with domestic assault this week.Chris Rodriguez, assistant city administrator and acting chief technology officer under Mayor Muriel Bowser, was arrested Wednesday and charged with simple assault domestic violence, according to a police report.The report states that police responded to Rodriguez’s Sedgwick Street apartment in Northwest at 11:30 p.m. after Rodriguez allegedly pushed his wife to the ground “with both hands.”The responding officer wrote in the report that Rodriguez’s daughter “overheard a verbal argument” between Rodriguez and his wife “but did not see any physical altercation between.”The report also states that Rodriguez’s wife “did not have any visible injuries.”Rodriguez was arrested and taken to the Second District for further processing. He’s been placed on administrative leave.The assistant city administrator is a longtime member of Bowser’s...

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw undergoes shoulder surgery, says he hopes to return next summer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:42 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw had left shoulder surgery Friday and anticipates being sidelined until next summer.The 35-year-old in a social media post wrote the surgery with Dodgers head team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache was to repair the glenohumeral ligaments and his shoulder capsule. There are three glenohumeral ligaments and they reinforce the joint capsule.“I am hopeful to return to play at some point next summer,” he wrote. “Thanks for your prayers!”Kershaw was sidelined for six weeks by the shoulder injury and it hampered him over the final couple months of the season. Neither he nor the team ever said much about his shoulder during the season.He didn’t pitch more than 5 1/3 innings after coming off the injured list in mid-August. Then he got hit hard by Arizona in the NL Division Series, tagged for six runs before getting an out in the first inning of the worst start of his career.The Dodgers lost in the NLDS for the second straight year, g...

Browns QB Deshaun Watson to start versus Cardinals after missing most of month with shoulder injury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:42 GMT

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Deshaun Watson is going to try again.Cleveland’s quarterback, who was sidelined for all but 12 plays in four October games with a curious and confusing right shoulder injury, will start Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said following Friday’s practice.Watson has been dealing with a strained rotator cuff, an injury he first sustained on Sept. 24 against Tennessee. Watson missed three complete games and was on the field for less than one quarter on Oct. 22 against Indianapolis — his last start.On Thursday, Watson said he “jumped the gun” and came back too fast against the Colts.After throwing for three straight days of practice this week, Watson, the coaches and the team’s medical staff believe he’s ready again.“Everybody’s comfortable and certainly Deshaun’s comfortable,” Stefanski said. “He’s had a really good week of practice.”Watson, who was initially hurt on a running play while having his be...

Miguel Cabrera’s $30 million option declined by Detroit Tigers, making retiring star a free agent

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:42 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers declined their $30 million option of retiring star Miguel Cabrera on Friday and will pay a $8 million buyout that completes a $292 million, 10-year contract.Half of the buyout is deferred without interest.A 12-time All-Star and four-time batting champion, Cabrera is a two-time AL MVP. In 2012, he became the first AL Triple Crown winner since Boston’s Carl Yastrzemski in 1967.The 40-year-old Cabrera finished with a .306 average, 511 homers and 1,881 RBIs in 21 seasons, playing for the Marlins for five years before finishing his career with the Tigers. Primarily a designated hitter, he hit .257 this year with four homers and 34 RBIs.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLBSource

Student stabbed at George Washington High School

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A student was injured Friday afternoon at George Washington High School, where police were investigating a stabbing.The Denver Police Department posted at 3:39 p.m. that officers were investigating a stabbing in the 600 block of South Monaco Street Parkway. SkyFOX flew over the scene and saw officers responding to the school, with crime scene tape outside the school in the parking lot. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox A Denver Public Schools spokesperson said a student was hurt and transported to a hospital. Police said the stabbing victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries to the left arm and hand. A suspect was taken into custody.FOX31 has a crew headed to the scene. Check back for updates.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston talks city's response to migrants, homelessness

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is back from the nation's capital, where he and other mayors urged the federal government to provide more help for the migrant crisis. The city reports that 51 migrants arrived in Denver just Friday. Since December, more than 26,000 have been served by the city, and almost 2,000 are in shelters. The state of Texas just announced it has bused 6,600 migrants to Denver since May 18. Denver shutting down another migrant hotel shelter as crisis continues At the same time, the mayor's still pushing ahead with his plan to house 1,000 homeless people by the end of the year. He took some time to talk to FOX31 about the entangled emergencies.Johnston acknowledged Friday the city is in the middle of a dual crisis, but he's optimistic the city can tackle both and still meet goals."We're able to address both of these right now, and we are," Johnston said about the dual crises.Migrants under tarps and in tents in Denver (Rogelio Mares, KDVR)Fresh off ...

Photos: Denver Animal Shelter opens dog play yard thanks to donation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Animal Shelter has a new play yard for pups in their care to gallivant outside thanks to Hugo, a Havanese dog adopted from the Denver Animal Shelter. Hugo's owner donated $12,000 in honor of their rescue dog to fund the enclosure.To thank Hugo and his owner, the area will be known as Hugo's Yard.Letting dogs play can also help with adoption since it socializes them with other dogs and humans. Shelter staff will also be able to learn more about adoptable dogs in the play yard, gauging their behavior to best match them to potential homes. Denver weather: Staying mild with afternoon sunshine “Pets at Denver Animal Shelter get amazing care while they wait for their forever homes,” said Bob McDonald, Denver Department of Public Health & Environment executive director. DDPHE oversees the shelter. “This new space provides more opportunity for shelter dogs to play outside in the fresh air which is important for their health and well-being,” said McDonald.De...

‘Succession’ and ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ star Alan Ruck crashes into Hollywood pizza restaurant

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:42 GMT

HOLLYWOOD, California (KCAL, KCBS) — Actor Alan Ruck, known for his roles in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and “Succession,” was allegedly behind the wheel of a truck that slammed into a Hollywood pizza restaurant on Halloween, police say.The crash happened at around 9:25 p.m. Tuesday evening, when a three-car collision resulted in Ruck’s Rivian pickup truck veering off of the road and slamming into the Raffallo’s Pizza building, located in the 1600 block of La Brea Avenue.Ruck, who famously starred as Cameron Frye in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” which ironically features one of the most famous car crashes in film history, was apparently uninjured in the incident.One person, a 32-year-old man, was hospitalized afterwards with injuries that are not considered to be serious, according to Los Angeles Fire Department.Surveillance footage from the pizza restaurant shows the moments that Ruck’s truck rear-ended another ca...