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Bear that charged two boys in Colorado Springs put down by Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:10 GMT

A bear that charged two boys in a Colorado Springs open space Wednesday was euthanized, and its cubs tranquilized, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials announced Friday.At 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, officers responded to reports of a bear attacking two boys in a heavily wooded open space in Colorado Springs, according to a Friday news release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.When officers arrived on the scene, they found that an adult, female bear had charged at the boys, ages 12 and 13, twice and caused one boy to run into a tree branch, the release stated.The Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers, alongside officers from the Colorado Springs Police Department, searched the open space for the 150-pound bear.According to the news release, when the bear was aggressive toward an officer, another officer euthanized the bear.“This was an unfortunate situation where a sow had become dangerously aggressive toward people instead of being scared of humans,” said Tim Kroenin...

Exasperated, shaken travelers arrive at LAX from Tel Aviv 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:10 GMT

The Hamas militant group’s surprise attack against Israel on Saturday has sent shockwaves throughout the international community, and now the conflict is hitting home.U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken told CNN on Sunday morning that officials were ‘working overtime’ to confirm if any Americans died because of the attacks, or if any were taken hostage. Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer, confirmed that Americans were among those taken captive but gave no details about them nor Americans who may have been killed.  Desperate people dig out dead and injured from quakes that killed over 2,000 in Afghanistan Dermer told CNN's "State of the Union" that he suspects the number of captive and deceased Americans to rise due to the large population of dual Israeli-American citizens.FILE - Israelis inspect the rubble of a building a day after it was hit by a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty, File)FILE - P...

My AP top-25 ballot: It’s Georgia, followed by Florida State and Ohio State

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:10 GMT

The following ballot was submitted to the Associated Press on Saturday night …1. Georgia2. Florida State3. Ohio State4. Michigan5. Penn State6. Washington7. Oregon8. Oklahoma9. Texas10. Alabama11. Mississippi12. Oregon State13. LSU14. Washington State15. USC16. North Carolina17. Utah18. Missouri19. Louisville20. UCLA21. Notre Dame22. Wisconsin23. Kentucky24. Duke25. Tennessee*** Send suggestions, comments and tips (confidentiality guaranteed) to [email protected] or call 408-920-5716*** Follow me on Twitter: @WilnerHotline*** Pac-12 Hotline is not endorsed or sponsored by the Pac-12 Conference, and the views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the Conference.

The 2024 BMW X5 M50 Competition Luxury SUV

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:10 GMT

What is a X5? The X5 is a midsize luxury sport utility vehicle built in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and is sold in North America by BMW. The X5 is packed with features to satisfy your love of adventure, with expansive cargo space, a comfortable interior and plenty of towing ability. The X5 has a starting price of only $65,200, plus options.The new 2024 BMW X5 boasts smoother, linear lines throughout the body and moldings. The front end has been completely restyled with two arrow shaped LED bars in the headlights and a pair of tall gills below them. The new updates feature a sleek design; with exterior styling that give it a more aggressive look. The X5 has a larger, more prominent grille, as well as new headlights and taillights, with a modern flair.And what does the M Competition option add to the mix? The M Competition edition includes impressive standard features, including a 617 HP engine, an M Sport Exhaust System, special design elements, M Shadowline Lights and M Track Mode....

Had enough heat? Wet weather returning to Bay Area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:10 GMT

(BCN) -- Rain is likely to return to various cities across the San Francisco Bay Area this week. The best chances for light rain will be Monday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., the National Weather Service said Saturday. Over 1/3 will be Cowboys fans for 49ers game at Levi’s Stadium, ticket retailer says The highest probability of precipitation will be 65 percent in Santa Rosa and 55 percent in San Rafael, forecasters said. San Francisco, Oakland and Napa will have a 50 percent chance of precipitation in the period, according to the weather service.Chances will be 40 percent in Concord and Hayward; 35 percent in Fremont and Sunnyvale; 30 percent in Santa Cruz, and 25 percent in San Jose and Livermore.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Woman dies after fall from building near Fort Mason

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:10 GMT

(BCN) -- Officers responding to a report of a person falling off a building found a woman fatally injured on Van Ness Avenue near Fort Mason on Saturday afternoon, San Francisco police said. Officers reached the 2900 block of Van Ness Avenue shortly after 4 p.m. and began cardio-pulmonary resuscitation but were unsuccessful. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Police ask for public’s help identifying people in Levi’s Stadium brawl No signs of foul play were found in a preliminary investigation, police said. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact the San Francisco Police Department at (415) 575-4444 or text TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Arsenal ends losing streak against Man City in the Premier League as Martinelli secures 1-0 win

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:10 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Arsenal finally ended its 12-game losing streak to Manchester City in the Premier League after Gabriel Martinelli scored in the 87th minute Sunday to secure a 1-0 win over the defending champion.In a cagey match that featured few quality chances for either side, substitutes Kai Havertz and Martinelli combined for a late winner that made the Emirates crowd erupt.Havertz laid the ball off for Martinelli whose shot from outside the area took a deflection to wrongfoot City goalkeeper Ederson.It was a goal that put an end to six years of demoralizing defeats against City — including a 3-1 loss at home last season that helped Pep Guardiola’s team finish five points above Arsenal.The team’s 12-match losing streak against City in the league was the longest against any opponent in the club’s history.City, meanwhile, fell to consecutive league losses for the first time since 2018 after a 2-1 defeat at Wolves last weekend.Arsenal and Tottenham now top the standings on 20 points f...

Fifth straight win for Atletico with Griezmann’s late penalty against Sociedad. Barcelona at Granada

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:10 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Antoine Griezmann scored with a late penalty kick as Atletico Madrid beat Real Sociedad 2-1 in the Spanish league for its fifth straight win in all competitions on Sunday.Griezmann converted from the spot in the 89th minute following a hand ball to move the team to fourth place. Sociedad stayed sixth with its first setback after four consecutive wins.Atletico had won three consecutive league games and beat Feyenoord 3-2 in the group stage of the Champions League on Wednesday. Diego Simeone’s team is unbeaten at home since January, with 15 wins and one draw in all competitions.Atletico’s home winning streak in the league reached 13 matches, one short of its best-ever run from 2012-13. Samuel Lino put the hosts ahead by scoring his first goal with Atletico in the 22nd before Mikel Oyarzabal equalized in a breakaway in the 73rd. Griezmann, a former Sociedad player, calmly rolled his penalty into the corner to secure Atletico the victory. The France forward has score...

Etienne runs for 2 TDs and Jaguars beat Bills 25-20 for back-to-back London wins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:10 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Travis Etienne rushed for 136 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the jet-lagged Buffalo Bills 25-20 on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.The Jaguars (3-2) may not want to leave London after getting back-to-back wins in the British capital, ending Buffalo’s three-game winning streak and proving they can hang with an AFC powerhouse.The Bills (3-2) had routed their past three opponents but looked tired at times, rushed for only 29 yards, and had a rash of injuries.Etienne scored on a 35-yard run with just under three minutes left after carrying it in from 6 yards earlier.Josh Allen twice brought the Bills back late in the fourth quarter. He ran it in from 3 yards to complete a 75-yard drive that took just 45 seconds, making it 25-20 before the two-minute warning.With the Bills out of timeouts, the Jags punted to the Buffalo 6, leaving the Bills just 22 seconds. Stefon Diggs caught a pass and tried to lateral it, but Jacksonville re...

The US will send an aircraft carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean to support Israel, a US official says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:10 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The US will send an aircraft carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean to support Israel, a US official says.Source