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Judge blocks key parts of Iowa law that bans some school library books and forbids discussion of LGBTQ+ issues

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:21 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Judge blocks key parts of Iowa law that bans some school library books and forbids discussion of LGBTQ+ issues.Source

Ravens can clinch the AFC’s top seed if they beat Miami; both teams are coming off impressive wins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:21 GMT

MIAMI (11-4) at BALTIMORE (12-3)Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBSOPENING LINE: Ravens by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.AGAINST THE SPREAD: Dolphins 10-5; Ravens 10-5.SERIES RECORD: Ravens lead 10-8.LAST MEETING: Dolphins beat Ravens 42-38 on Sept. 18, 2022, in Baltimore.LAST WEEK: Dolphins beat Cowboys 22-20; Ravens beat 49ers 33-19.DOLPHINS OFFENSE: OVERALL (1), RUSH (5), PASS (1), SCORING (1).DOLPHINS DEFENSE: OVERALL (4), RUSH (5), PASS (10), SCORING (13).RAVENS OFFENSE: OVERALL (5), RUSH (1), PASS (21), SCORING (4).RAVENS DEFENSE: OVERALL (6), RUSH (12), PASS (6), SCORING (1).TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Dolphins plus-3; Ravens plus-10.DOLPHINS PLAYER TO WATCH: QB Tua Tagovailoa threw for 293 yards last week against the Cowboys, which put him at more than 4,000 in a season for the first time in his career. The previous time he played Baltimore, Tagovailoa threw for a career-high 469 yards and six touchdowns.RAVENS PLAYER TO WATCH: Standout CB Marlon Humphrey has battled through foot and ca...

No. 15 Notre Dame cruises to a 40-8 win over No. 21 Oregon State in the Sun Bowl

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:21 GMT

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Steve Angeli passed for 232 yards and three touchdowns, guiding No. 15 Notre Dame to a 40-8 victory over No. 21 Oregon State in the Sun Bowl on Friday.Angeli went 15 for 19 and tossed TD passes of 8 yards to Jayden Thomas, 13 yards to Jordan Faison and 13 yards to Jeremiyah Love. The sophomore was making his first start for the Irish (10-3) in place of Sam Hartman, one of many players who opted out of the game.Jadarian Price of Notre Dame rushed for 106 yards on 13 carries with a touchdown.Notre Dame had seven players – all starters – opt out of the game. That included Hartman and standout running back Audric Estime.Oregon State (8-5), which finished the season on a three-game losing streak, had three starters opt out and four others enter the transfer portal — including starting quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei and backup Aidan Chiles.Jimmy Valsin III had the lone score for Oregon State, catching a 33-yard pass from Ben Gulbranson. Offensive lineman Tyler Voltin ra...

Police: Burglary suspect orders Uber to pick him up from crime scene

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Wheat Ridge Police Department said Friday that a burglary suspect ordered an Uber to pick him up from the crime scene.It happened Thursday night. Police said officers responded to a burglary call at Blue Sky Plumbing. The caller saw a hole in the fence and said they had security footage of a man stealing tools. Man charged with murder in death of Topgolf coworker According to Wheat Ridge police posts on X, officers arrived on the scene before the suspect made it to his ride. There, officers spoke with an Uber driver, who said he was picking up a man named Jose and that his passenger was walking to the car.That's when police said officers intercepted the man, who provided a fake name. Police found over $8,600 worth of Milwaukee-brand tools in a backpack.He was taken back to the police department and fingerprint scanners confirmed his real identity. Police said they will be recommending a felony theft charge and six misdemeanor charges to the First Judicial Dist...

Former Larimer County child welfare caseworker arrested on 99 counts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A former Larimer County child welfare caseworker was arrested Friday on suspicion of falsifying documents, submitting fraudulent reimbursement requests and other crimes on the job, according to a release from the sheriff's office.The Larimer County Sheriff's Office said that Sandra Spraker, 45, was hired by the county's Department of Human Services in April 2022. After training, she began working as a Child Protection Services caseworker in October of that year. Man arrested after multiple Edgewater homes hit by gunfire In the early summer of 2023, the sheriff's office said her supervisors noticed performance concerns and started closely reviewing her cases. They discovered "significant inconsistencies" in her official documentation, including falsified case reports and requests for reimbursement for local travel that never happened.By Sept. 8, she was placed on administrative leave, and she resigned on Sept. 15. The Department of Human Services reported its findi...

Kathy Griffin files for divorce from husband Randy Bick

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:21 GMT

(CNN) — Comedian Kathy Griffin has filed for divorce from her husband, Randy Bick.Griffin cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split, according to court documents obtained by CNN.Bick, who is in marketing and management, and Griffin have been married for almost four years.Griffin announced her engagement on New Year’s Eve 2019 and was married shortly after midnight on January 1, 2020 on the West Coast in a surprise ceremony.Lily Tomlin was their officiant.According to the court documents, the pair signed a prenuptial agreement prior to marriage, which Griffin has asked the court to enforce.Her filing listed the date of separation as December 22, 2023.Griffin and Bick had been together since 2011.Griffin was previously married to Matthew Moline for five years. They split in 2005.

Home undergoing construction in Coral Gables damaged in fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:21 GMT

A home in Coral Gables went up in flames.The massive blaze ripped through the house that was under construction along the 5500 block of Maggiore Street, at around 11 a.m., Friday.Fire officials said the place was empty at the time. No injuries were reported.Damage to the structure is significant.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Officials: Mass. resident dies after being diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease following stay at NH resort

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:21 GMT

New Hampshire health officials have identified two people, one from Rhode Island, and the other from Massachusetts, who were recently diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease after staying at the Mountain View Grand Resort in Whitefield.The Massachusetts resident, whose name was not released, has passed away. An investigation is ongoing to identify potential sources of exposure, according to the announcement.Legionella bacteria are aerobic, gram-negative, intracellular pathogens that are commonly found in water and soil. Human infection is typically acquired through inhalation of contaminated water aerosols. Most Legionella infections are sporadic; however, outbreaks can occur and are often associated with exposure to contaminated communal water supplies in large facilities such as hospitals, hotels, or apartment buildings.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

3rd victim dies after Christmas night crash in Somerset

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:21 GMT

A third person has died as a result of injuries sustained in a Christmas night crash in Somerset, officials announced Friday.Donna Arruda, 68, of Seeknok, died Friday afternoon at Rhode Island Hospital as a result of injuries she suffered in the crash on the Somerset side of the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge. Her death means new charges of manslaughter while operating under the influence and motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence will be filed against Adam Gauthier, 41, of New York City. He was already charged in connection with the deaths of Floriano Arruda, 73, of Seekonk, and his 15-year-old grandson, Jacoby Arruda, also of Seekonk, who was in the rear of the vehicle.

Driver who slammed into Foxboro YMCA to be charged

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:21 GMT

The 51-year-old driver who crashed into a YMCA in Foxboro on Tuesday will be criminally charged, officials announced Friday.The driver, whose name was not released, will be summoned to Wrentham District Court to be arraigned on a charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle in connection with the crash that left four children with minor injuries.A Clerk Magistrate’s hearing is slated for a later date.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.