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Australia batter Khawaja reprimanded by ICC over black armband to support Palestinians in Gaza

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:51 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — Australia batter Usman Khawaja has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for wearing a black armband in support of Palestinians in Gaza during the first cricket test against Pakistan.ICC regulations prevent cricketers from displaying messages of political, religious or racial causes during international matches.Khawaja was born in Pakistan and is the first Muslim to play test cricket for Australia.An ICC spokesperson confirmed the charge in breach of the clothing and equipment regulations to Australian media.“Usman displayed a personal message (armband) during the first test match against Pakistan without seeking the prior approval of Cricket Australia and the ICC to display it, as required in the regulations for personal messages,” it said. “This is a breach under the category of an ‘other breach’ and the sanction for a first offense is a reprimand.”The charge means Khawaja can accept a warning and continue to play. However, he faces additional sanctio...

'Greatest day of my life': WWE legend Hulk Hogan gets baptized in Florida

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:51 GMT

Related video above: Gasparilla grand marshal, WWE legend Ric Flair, stops by News Channel 8 TodayINDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) -- Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan shared news of his baptism in Florida's Pinellas County on Wednesday. In an Instagram post, the WWE Hall of Famer, whose real name is Terry Bollea, shared videos of himself and his wife, Sky Daily, experiencing the special moment. Cook County homeowners to receive $30.5M in property tax refunds: Here’s how to check if you’re getting one "Total surrender and dedication to Jesus is the greatest day of my life," Hogan wrote. "No worries, no hate, no judgment… only love!"The baptism was performed at Indian Rocks Beach Baptist Church, according to the post. FILE - In this April 3, 2005, file photo, Hulk Hogan fires up the crowd between matches during WrestleMania 21 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)Hogan got his start in wrestling in the Tampa Bay region. He was raised South Tampa and attended college in the area b...

Clark's triple-double leads No. 4 Iowa over Loyola Chicago 98-69

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:51 GMT

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Caitlin Clark scored 35 points on the way to the 13th triple-double of her career as No. 4 Iowa recovered from a slow start to defeat Loyola Chicago 98-69 on Thursday night.Clark, the nation’s leader in scoring and assists, had a career-high 17 rebounds to go with 10 assists for her fifth triple-double of the season. Clark, who has had 30 or more points in six games this season, was 12 of 21 from the field, making just 4 of 12 3-pointers.Hannah Stuelke had 20 points for Iowa. Kate Martin had 19, and Sydney Affolter had 10. 4 months later, still no word on return of SoxFest Iowa trailed by as much as seven points in the first half before closing with an 8-2 run over the final 1:34 to lead 51-46 at halftime.The Hawkeyes (12-1), who won their ninth consecutive game, took control of this game with a 19-3 run in the third quarter. Iowa held Loyola (6-5) to just five field goals in the quarter, and led 79-61 at the end of the quarter after Clark scored eight point...

Patriots fan's death ruled homicide; 2 men charged with assault

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:51 GMT

FOXBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — The Office of Massachusetts’ Chief Medical Examiner has ruled the September death of a longtime New England Patriots fan a homicide, according to a release from Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey.Dale Mooney, a 53-year-old from Newmarket, New Hampshire, collapsed at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 17 after a physical altercation during a game between the Patriots and the Dolphins. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.While an initial autopsy indicated that Mooney’s death was the result of a medical issue, the final results from the medical examiner determined the altercation caused Mooney, who had severe atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, to experience a “probable cardiac dysrhythmia” that led to his death.John Vieira, 59, and Justin Mitchell, 39, both of Warwick, have been charged with assault and disorderly conduct, as Morrissey ruled that the existing evidence does not provide a sufficient basis for homicide charges. Over 1 million visitors ...

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert on the fringe of the early MVP conversation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:51 GMT

The Timberwolves won’t have the NBA’s Most Valuable Player winner on their roster this season, but the team’s early success has at least pushed a couple of their stars into the conversation.ESPN’s Tim Bontemps released his first edition of the 2023-24 MVP straw poll, in which NBA award voters send their current picks to the national writer.One hundred voters submitted ballots ranking the top five choices for the league’s top individual honor. Anthony Edwards made his first appearance on the straw ballot, garnering three third-place votes and two fifth-place votes, putting him in a tie with Kevin Durant for eighth place in total voting points, while center Rudy Gobert received one fifth-place vote.Those voting results came with Minnesota (20-6) a half-game behind the Celtics (21-6) for the best record in the NBA, so there doesn’t seem to be a path for either Gobert or Edwards to truly enter the MVP conversation.Gobert has been the best defensive player in the NBA this season. H...

MN pharmacist refused to fill emergency contraception prescription. Court to decide if that was discrimination

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:51 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS — Attorneys for a woman who was denied emergency contraception in 2019 told the Minnesota Court of Appeals Thursday that the pharmacist who refused to fill the prescription discriminated against her on the basis of her sex.But an attorney for George Badeaux, the pharmacist at Thrifty White in central Minnesota, said his refusal to provide the drug due to his religious beliefs was not a violation of state and federal law.A jury ruled last year that Badeaux did not discriminate against Andrea Anderson, a mother and foster parent, when he refused to fill her prescription for Ella, a drug that is used to stop a pregnancy before it starts. The jury also awarded Anderson $25,000 due to emotional harm — money she can’t collect because there was no finding of discrimination, said Jess Braverman, one of Anderson’s lawyers.Gender Justice, an advocacy organization for gender equity, and other lawyers for Anderson appealed the jury’s ruling this year.“This was pregnancy-related disc...

Crews respond to explosion and fire at Glenville bridge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:51 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Firefighters and first responders responded to an explosion and fire on Maple Avenue in Glenville. Pictures and video from the scene show a large fireball at the Maple Avenue Bridge after it was hit by a large vehicle. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Town Supervisor Christopher Koetzle held a briefing to relay some details. He said that around 6:30 p.m., a tractor trailer carrying compressed fuel hit the Maple Avenue Bridge. The driver suffered third-degree burns and was taken to Westchester Medical Center.The Maple Ave Bridge lets trains pass over Glenridge Road just south of the traffic circle. A train was actually crossing on the bridge at the moment the vehicle hit. Delivery truck hits Maple Avenue Bridge in Glenville The explosion was felt as far away as Clifton Park and was visible on radar. The entire Woodhaven neighborhood is without power, representing about 200 homes. Witnesses who live near the sc...

Thieves escape with thousands of dollars worth of jewelry in San Bernardino County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:51 GMT

Video captures burglars ransacking a jewelry store and escaping with an estimated $300,000 worth of jewelry in San Bernardino County.The group is believed to be responsible for at least seven break-ins targeting San Bernardino County businesses in the early morning hours of Dec. 19.One of the victims, Abraham Tekin, the owner of Ozel Jewelers in Victorville, said the thieves destroyed his business while escaped with thousands of dollars worth of merchandise.“Five guys breaking in the window first, the glass, the door panel and then they cut the rebar,” Tekin said.Surveillance video captured the suspects arriving at the shop around 3:40 a.m. A masked and hooded suspect peers through the front door. Moments later, they shatter the glass and begin sawing through the metal security bars.Surveillance video captured five thieves escaping with thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from a Victorville jewelry shop on Dec. 19, 2023. (Ozel Jewelers)Surveillance video captured five thieves esca...

Joshua Tree man charged with murder in connection with fatal fentanyl overdose 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:51 GMT

A man has been arrested more than a year after he was first linked to the fatal overdose of another man, authorities said. According to a release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies from the Morongo Basin Station responded to the 56800 block of Navajo Trail in Yucca Valley on Nov. 2, 2022 for a death investigation.  Video shows pedestrian being fatally run over in South L.A. Upon arriving, they discovered a deceased male victim. Preliminary information revealed that the victim, 33-year-old Steven Lockhart, died due to a fentanyl overdose. Once the death was confirmed to be an overdose, the department’s Overdose Response Team (ORT) assumed the investigation and identified the suspect as Nicholas Koeller, 26, of Joshua Tree, SBSD said. “After the investigation was completed and autopsy results were received, the case was presented to the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office and murder charges were filed,” authorities confirmed in a release...

Indian state of Tamil Nadu braces for more heavy rain, floods

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:16:51 GMT

By Rhea Mogul and Robert Shakleford | CNNIndia’s southern state of Tamil Nadu is braced for more downpours after heavy monsoon rains brought deadly flash floods and submerged entire neighborhoods earlier this week.The Indian Meteorological Department (MET) forecast further heavy rain after more than 400 millimeters (15.7 inches) fell in parts of the state from Sunday into Monday. That’s nearly half of what Tamil Nadu typically receives in a year, according to a CNN Weather analysis of MET data.At least 10 people died in the flooding, Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena told reporters on Tuesday.The downpour also occurred as the state of 72 million people reels from the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung, which battered Tamil Nadu earlier this month, killing at least 12 people.Video and photo broadcast on local television this week showed people wading waist-deep in the muddy water. Indian Air Force helicopters have been dropping food and essential items to people stranded on roofto...