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California governor vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:51 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill on Sunday that would have made free condoms available all public high school students, arguing it was too expensive for a state with a budget deficit of more than $30 billion.California had about 1.9 million high school students enrolled in more than 4,000 schools last year, according to the California Department of Education.“This bill would create an unfunded mandate to public schools that should be considered in the annual budget process,” Newsom wrote in a message explaining why he vetoed the bill, known as Senate bill 541.The bill is one of hundreds passed by California’s Democratic-dominated state Legislature before lawmakers adjourned last month. Newsom has been signing and vetoing legislation since then, including rejecting bills on Saturday to ban caste-based discrimination, limit the price of insulin and decriminalize possession and use of some hallucinogens.The bill would have required all public schoo...

Police search for 14-year-old girl missing from Garfield Park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:51 GMT

CHICAGO — A search is underway on Sunday for a teen girl missing from Garfield Park, according to Chicago police. Police say they are searching for 14-year-old Kimmora Price who has been missing from the 3500 block of West Lexington Street since Monday, Oct. 2. According to police, the teen girl was last seen in the 2900 block of West Polk Street while wearing a black sweater and blue pants with black, gold and white shoes. 10 people, including 4 police officers, injured in crash, shooting on South Side Police say Price, who stands 5-foot-9 and weighs around 98 pounds, has black hair, brown eyes and a nose piercing. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of 14-year-old Kimmora Price is asked to call CPD Area Four Detectives at 312-746-8251.Tips for police can also be filed at CPDtip.com. Tips can be left anonymously.

Inches away from scoring at critical moment, Longhorns have plenty to think about during bye week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — "We gotta let this sting a little bit."Longhorns offensive lineman Christian Jones said after the 34-30 loss to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry on Saturday that it's on the players to think about what they could have done differently to turn the heartbreak into celebration. Instant Analysis: Sooners QB Dillon Gabriel created many of Texas’ problems Perhaps the biggest sequence of the game was the Longhorns getting the ball down to Oklahoma's 1-yard line early in the fourth quarter and getting stuffed four consecutive tries. Jones was in the middle of that, along with defensive linemen Byron Murphy and T'Vondre Sweat in the Longhorns' jumbo goal line package. Not being able to move the ball three feet for six points with about 11 minutes left in the game loomed very large with how the game played out.Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian said the team takes a lot of pride in the situational package with the 300-pounders leading the way. They've scored every drive t...

North Oaks’ Frankie Capan III finishes 51st in Korn Ferry Tour standings, will have final shot at PGA Tour card in Q School

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:51 GMT

North Oaks native Frankie Capan III finished in a tie for 41st at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship this weekend at Victoria National Golf Club in Indiana to wrap up his first year of professional golf.That finish left him in 51st in the season-long standings. The top-30 players on the season-long list at the conclusion of Sunday’s event earned their PGA Tour cards.Capan likely needed a top-two finish this week to seal a spot on the top tour. He came up short of that. But a top-60 finish for the season means he both has a spot secured on next year’s Korn Ferry Tour and is automatically through to the final stage of Q-School.At the final stage — which is played in December — the top-five finishers will also earn PGA Tour cards. So there’s still a chance the 23-year-old could be teeing it up with the world’s best next season.Regardless of what happens there, Capan’s rookie season was a success. He played the 3M Open on a sponsor’s exempti...

Investigations continue into Albany homicide

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Investigations into the homicide on Sunday morning are ongoing. The Albany Police Department has confirmed a 30-year-old victim has passed away at the Albany Medical Center. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The incident reportedly took place at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday in the area of North Swan Street and Third Street. Officers located evidence consistent with gunfire.Police believe this was an isolated incident and that the individuals involved are known to each other. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Detective Division at (518) 462-8039.

Broncos rookie WR Marvin Mims, Jr., a playmaker early in season, laments two fumbles in loss to Jets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:51 GMT

Marvin Mims, Jr. had a rookie moment in Week 4 against Chicago, but he hit his first real adversity as a professional Sunday against the Jets.The Broncos’ dynamic rookie wide receiver played a key part in two of Denver’s three turnovers in a 31-21 loss to New York, fumbling a first-quarter punt return and mishandling a third-quarter flip from running back Samaje Perine on a trick play.After the Denver defense started the afternoon with a stop, Mims should have called fair catch on a high punt from Thomas Morstead. Instead, he got hit almost immediately and the ball popped out. The Jets only got a field goal out of the ensuing chance, but even still it set an ominous tone.“I mean, I thought I had a little bit of room and just misjudged it, basically,” Mims told The Denver Post. “Just the speed of the game and all that stuff. As soon as I got my hands on it he hit me and it just fell out.”Then later he tried to take a pitch on an end-around from Per...

Heroes and Zeros from Broncos’ loss to New York Jets: Maybe Randy Gregory had the right idea, after all

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:51 GMT

A look at the heroes and zeros from the Broncos’ 31-21 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High.HeroesDenver’s pass rush: The Broncos feasted on Jets quarterback Zach Wilson in the first quarter. Second-year outside linebacker Nik Bonitto flew off the edge, recording two sacks as he treated Wilson like he was food. Defensive end Zach Allen was impressive, as he had a sack, a forced fumble and a pair of quarterback hits. If only the Broncos could’ve sustain that aggression the entire game.Jaleel McLaughlin: As has been the case whenever he’s been given an opportunity this season, the undrafted rookie was like the Flash on Sunday. On Denver’s first drive, McLaughlin sped down the sideline for a 38-yard gain. Two plays later, McLaughlin bobbled a screen pass from quarterback Russell Wilson but managed to maintain possession before running 22 yards for a touchdown.Randy Gregory: Denver’s former edge rusher might be the biggest winner of the week. Gre...

Avalanche makes final camp cuts, but there could still be changes before opening night

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:51 GMT

The deadline for the Colorado Avalanche to set their initial roster is Monday, and there were a couple of surprises in the past two days.Every NHL team is allowed a maximum of 23 players on the active roster from Monday through the trade deadline in March. There were no surprises among the players still on the Avs roster after practice Sunday, but the club made more cuts than expected.Forward Ben Meyers and defenseman Sam Malinski were assigned to the Colorado Eagles, while forward Riley Tufte was placed on waivers. The Avs put defensemen Brad Hunt and Jack Achan on waivers Saturday, and both cleared so they’re eligible to join the Eagles.If everyone who is not participating in training camp because of injury goes on injured reserve as expected, the Avalanche will have 21 players on the active roster, not the maximum 23.One player who did earn a spot is Fredrik Olofsson. He won the competition for the fourth-line center role, and Bednar confirmed he’s made the club. He skated betwee...

49ers-Cowboys live blog: Niners strike first with Kittle TD catch

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:51 GMT

The 49ers host the Cowboys on Sunday night in their biggest test so far this season.San Francisco has beaten Dallas in each of the last two postseasons, and they are two of the favorites to represent the NFC in Super Bowl LVIII next February in Las Vegas.Here is our live blog from the game:1Q, 11:10 – 49ers 7, Cowboys 0: Brock Purdy found George Kittle on a deep cross for the tight end’s first touchdown of the 2023 season. Purdy was 4-of-4 on the opening drive, and the Dallas defense assisted the 49ers with two penalties for 20 yards, then again jumped offside on the PAT.Below are our notes from pregame. SANTA CLARA — Two hours before kickoff, Trey Lance was back on the field at Levi’s Stadium, throwing warmup passes as the Cowboys’ No. 3 quarterback, and doing so from about the same spot where he sustained a fractured ankle in last season’s home opener.Then it was reunion time.Once Lance was done throwing, he visited at the midfield logo with sev...

Luke List wins in a playoff in Mississippi. Hyo Joo Kim goes wire-to-wire on LPGA

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:51 GMT

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Luke List won when he least expected it, getting into a five-way playoff Sunday in the Sanderson Farms Championship and ending it quickly with a birdie putt from just inside 45 feet for his second career PGA Tour victory.The playoff would not have been possible if not for Ben Griffin struggling down the stretch at the Country Club of Jackson. Griffin missed an 8-foot par putt on the final hole.That gave a chance to List, Swedish sensation Ludvig Aberg, Henrik Norlander and Scott Stallings, all of whom returned to the par-4 18th hole alongside Griffin. None looked to have a reasonable birdie chance until List poured in his putt and slammed his fist in celebration.List closed with a 2-under 70 and missed a birdie chance from just inside 10 feet on the final hole, giving away his cap to a fan because he figured that would be the last hole he played.He played the 18th again and made an even longer putt for his first win since Torrey Pines in early 2022. The victory...