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What's the status of the US death penalty?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:19 GMT

(AP) - The first federal capital case tried under President Joe Biden ended with a split among jurors, which means the life of an Islamic extremist who killed eight people in a New York City will be spared. It came at a rare federal death penalty trial in a state without the death penalty.That Biden's Justice Department continued to pursue the death penalty for Sayfullo Saipov, who used a truck to mow down pedestrians and cyclists on a popular bike path, was a surprise to many given Biden's opposition to capital punishment and his 2016 campaign pledge to end it federally.The jury's failure to reach a unanimous decision means Saipov receives an automatic sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole for the October 2017 attack. Zebra bites Ohio man’s arm before deputy puts animal down The initial decision to seek the death penalty came under then-President Donald Trump, who tweeted a day after the attack that Saipov “SHOULD GET DEATH PENALTY!”But Attorney G...

#Embarrassing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:19 GMT

Drunk driver hits ambulance, sends two ATCEMS medics to hospital

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:19 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A drunk driver hit an ambulance responding to a medical call near the intersection of South Congress and East Riverside around 3:30 Sunday morning, said Division Chief Eric Jakubauskas."Nobody would expect this on a medical call on the side of a city street that somebody would go ahead and slam into them," he said, adding that both medics went to the hospital. They will both be okay, but one of them cannot yet return to work.One of the medics still can't go back to work, and Jakubauskas now has an even stronger message for people about driving drunk as South by Southwest continues. "Especially during the spring festival season, it's important right now to know there are so many ways you can get home. We don't want people to be out there and not enjoy themselves and not party and have fun," he said. "But there's so many other ways to get home. Rideshare, taxis, call a friend."Ricky Axel, who lives in Austin, seconds that."You should do that regardless if there is or ...

APD arrest man wanted in connection with series of cell phone store robberies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:19 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department Robbery Unit arrested a man wanted in connection to several cell phone store robberies in the Austin area, according to an APD news release.The man was identified as Gregory Sterling, 50, according to police.At approximately 6:25 p.m., Jan. 30, Sterling walked into Cricket Wireless and acted like a customer. Then, he pulled a handgun and forced a woman employee to the ground, the release said. Sterling stood over the woman and pressed the gun to her head while using her key to unlock the cash registers. He took the cash and left the area, police said.Five more incidents occurred between Jan. 30 to March 7, according to the release, which are listed below:Jan. 30, 6:25 p.m. - 5618 Manor Road (Cricket Wireless)Feb. 10, 6:52 p.m. - 1181 Airport Boulevard (Boost Mobile)Feb. 13, 6:06 p.m. - 1122 Airport Boulevard (T-Mobile)March 2, 7:18 p.m. - 3800 N. Lamar Boulevard Suite 100 (AT&T)March 4, 7:39 p.m. - 1030 Norwood Park Suite #326 (Metro...

‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ from SXSW to the Oscars

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:19 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A year ago, movie fans in Austin were just starting to hear the whispers of 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.' The film made its world debut during opening night of the 2022 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival."The movie becomes the first world premiere to debut at SXSW and win Oscar’s Best Picture," according to Deadline. The film is directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert and stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Jenny Slate and Key Huy Quan. The film is described as a sci-fi action adventure about an exhausted Chinese American woman who can't seem to finish her taxes.AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Michelle Yeoh attends the premiere of "Everything Everywhere All At Once" during the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festival - Day 1 at the Paramount Theatre on March 11, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 11: (L-R) Jonathan Wang, Daniel Scheinert, and Daniel Kwan attend the premiere of Eve...

Timberwolves blow by Hawks in Atlanta

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:19 GMT

Minnesota got whatever it wanted on offense and prevented the Hawks from getting the same on the other end Monday in Atlanta.That’s a winning formula far more often than not.The Wolves won on the road for the fourth time in four tries, topping the Hawks 136-115 to snap a two-game losing slide.Minnesota finished with 82 points in the paint — tied for the fifth-most by any NBA team this season — shooting 42 for 64 on two-point attempts. The Timberwolves got into the paint at will, with Atlanta (34-35) providing little to no resistance on any screen action the Wolves ran.Thus, the offense came easy for the Wolves (35-34) all night. Minnesota made simple plays to generate easy looks. The Wolves assisted on 39 of their 54 made field goals. All five starters finished in double figures scoring.“Just attacking the paint, looking to make a play for a teammate as opposed to finishing over two or three guys,” Kyle Anderson said in his post-game, on-court interview...

Felton Spencer, ex-Timberwolves player and NBA veteran, dies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:19 GMT

Felton Spencer, who set Louisville single-season and career records in field goal percentage before playing 12 years in the NBA, has died. He was 55.Spencer’s sister, Tammy Pollock, tweeted of his death on Sunday afternoon and the school confirmed information with the family. No cause of death was given.Louisville tweeted that it was “heartbroken” by Spencer’s passing. Former Cardinals teammate and current coach Kenny Payne expressed love and prayers for Spencer’s family on social media.CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 21: Utah Jazz center Felton Spencer (R) goes over the back of Cleveland Cavaliers Danny Ferry for two points in the second half of their NBA game at Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, 21 December. Spencer made 11 points and helped the Jazz defeat the Cavaliers 89-87 in the final seconds of the game. (Photo credit should read KIMBERLY BARTH/AFP via Getty Images)The 7-foot Louisville native known as “Chief” scored 1,168 points from 1986-90, including 32 against Tulane on Feb....

Guilderland to open warming stations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:19 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The town of Guilderland is opening two warming stations on Tuesday, March 13. They will be open beginning at 10 a.m. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The warming stations are located at two area fire departments. One location is the Westmere Fire Department at 1741 Western Ave. The second location is at the Guilderland Center Fire Department at 30 School Rd. in Guilderland Center. Warmth, power, food, cots, and more will be provided by volunteers from each department.

Saratoga Police seek help locating missing woman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:19 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga Springs Police Department is seeking assistance locating Janice Torrez. Torrez was reported missing at around 1 p.m. on Monday and was last seen on foot around West Avenue and Washington Street. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police describe Torrez to be around 5'1''. She was last seen wearing a black puffy jacket, dark jeans, and a gray and black scarf. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact the Saratoga Springs Police Department at (518) 584-1800.

Community mourns fallen Hermann police officer, suspect in custody

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:19 GMT

ROSEBUD, Mo. - The Rosebud community mourns a fellow resident, Sgt. Mason Griffith, after he and another officer were shot and killed Sunday night after the suspected shooter turned himself in following a 12-hour standoff.The 34-year-old Hermann police detective was honored on his way home.This tragedy started Sunday just after 9 p.m. at Casey’s gas station in the heart of Hermann. Griffith and New Haven police officer Adam Sullentrup approached 35-year-old Kenneth Lee Simpson to take him into custody on multiple outstanding warrants. Top story: Hermann officer dead, 1 injured after Sunday shooting That's when both officers were shot. Both were taken to the hospital, where Griffith, unfortunately, died, leaving behind his wife and two children.Sullentrup remained in the hospital, critically injured."The community is hurting, the law enforcement community is hurting, this happens way too often,” said Missouri State Highway Patrol. Sgt. Mike Mitchell.The Missouri State Highway Patro...