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Dozens killed in blasts at a ceremony honoring slain Iranian general

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:08:57 GMT

Two bombs exploded and killed at least 95 people Wednesday at a commemoration for a prominent Iranian general slain by the U.S. in a 2020 drone strike, Iranian officials said, as the Middle East remains on edge over Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza.No one immediately claimed responsibility for what appeared to be the deadliest militant attack to target Iran since its 1979 Islamic Revolution. Iran's leaders vowed to punish those responsible for the blasts, which wounded at least 211 people.The blasts were minutes apart and shook the city of Kerman, about 820 kilometers (510 miles) southeast of the capital, Tehran. The second blast sprayed shrapnel into a screaming crowd fleeing the first explosion.ADDS SOURCE - People look on after an explosion in Kerman, Iran, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Iran says the deadly twin bomb blasts occurred at an event honoring a prominent Iranian general slain in a U.S. airstrike in 2020. (Mahdi Karbakhsh Ravari/Mehr News Agnecy via AP)An earlier death toll ...

Alexandro Hernandez-Herrera Arrested after Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Lamb Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:08:57 GMT

41-Year-Old Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after DUI Collision near Judson AvenueLAS VEGAS, NV (January 3, 2024) – Alexandro Hernandez-Herrera was arrested Sunday after a fatal pedestrian collision on Lamb Boulevard.Officers say 29-year-old Hernandez-Herrera was driving a 2023 Tesla Model 3 north and drifted into the right turn lane. In that lane, a pedestrian was trying to cross outside of a marked crosswalk when the driver collided with them, resulting in life-threatening injuries.Paramedics arrived, but the 41-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. During preliminary procedures, Alexandro Hernandez-Herrera exhibited signs of impairment, leading authorities to apprehend him on suspicion of DUI.Currently, an active investigation is ongoing to gather more information. Additional details will be provided once they become available.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family an...

McAfee apologizes for Rodgers’ claims about Kimmel, Epstein

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:08:57 GMT

By Alli Rosenbloom | CNNPat McAfee has apologized for comments New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers made on “The Pat McAfee Show” about TV host Jimmy Kimmel and the late accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.Rodgers’ comments were made during a conversation referencing the release of an impending document that will purportedly reveal the identities of dozens of people linked to Epstein, who died by suicide for years ago in jail while awaiting federal sex-trafficking charges.On his program Wednesday, McAfee addressed Rodgers’ comments the day prior, saying that while making jokes is part of their show, “whenever there’s accusations made about people, that can lead to lawsuits.”“There’s a lot of people, including Jimmy Kimmel, really hoping that doesn’t come out,” Rodgers said during Tuesday’s show. Rodgers also said that he’ll be “popping some sort of bottle” if the list is released.McAfee suggested that Rodgers’ remarks were meant to be a “s— talk joke” that then turned into a “...

Frank Ryan dies at 87; QB led Cleveland Browns to NFL title, then had unexpected post-football career

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:08:57 GMT

By Tom Withers | Associated PressCLEVELAND — Frank Ryan wasn’t your average NFL quarterback.His arm helped make the Cleveland Browns champions. His intellect earned him wider acclaim off the field.Ryan, who led the the Browns to their last NFL title in 1964 while spending his offseasons getting a doctorate diploma in mathematics, died Monday. He was 87.Ryan’s family said in a statement that he died while being cared for at a nursing home in Connecticut. He had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and the family said chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) “is suspected to have played a role in the progression of the disease.”Ryan donated his brain to Boston University’s CTE Center for study.“Our hearts are with the family and friends of Frank Ryan, as we honor the life of a Browns icon and championship-winning quarterback,” the Browns said in a social media posting.In the 1964 title game, Ryan threw three touchdown passes to wide receiver Gary Collins as the Bro...

Bicyclist dies after being struck by train in Fremont

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:08:57 GMT

FREMONT — A man died Tuesday morning after he was struck by a commuter train while riding a bicycle, authorities said.The coroner’s office was still trying to confirm the man’s identity Wednesday before publicly releasing his name.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Bus driver from UC Santa Cruz crash dies from injuries Crashes and Disasters | One dead, two injured in head-on collision in eastern Contra Costa County Crashes and Disasters | Caltrain fatally strikes person in Menlo Park Crashes and Disasters | Ex-CHP officer who hit and killed pedestrian had unknown vision impairment Crashes and Disasters | Two youths killed in East Bay late night hit-and-run identified The collision happened about 9:20 a.m. Tuesday near Auto Mall Parkway and Nobel Drive.The man was riding a bicycle when he was hit by an ACE train, a commuter train that runs between Stockton and San Jose.No one on boa...

Bay Area arts: 9 great shows and exhibits to see this weekend

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:08:57 GMT

There are a lot of great shows, films and exhibits to catch this weekend and beyond in the Bay Area, from a funny and poignant new play in Walnut Creek to the awesome Pacific Mambo Orchestra. Here’s a partial roundup.A ‘Brilliant’ sense of sharingAt first blush, a play about someone who keeps a list of things that make him happy might seem like a little much. After all, the holiday period just ended, we’ve probably all had our share of real or imagined good cheer — the last thing we need is someone nattering away about how puppies and peanut butter cookies make him feel good.But there is much, much, more to “Every Brilliant Thing,” the acclaimed solo show by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe that begins in previews this week in Walnut Creek. In this case, the constantly evolving list — which also serves as a conduit to some clever and meaningful audience participation — is a response to the complicated mental state of the protag...

Kurtenbach: The middling Warriors are saying the quiet part out loud

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:08:57 GMT

It’s been a common sight this season to see Klay Thompson on the Warriors bench, staring into the half distance, contemplating how he and his team arrived at this point of mediocrity.I’m sure many Warriors fans have been watching this season with the same confusion.The Warriors have held themselves to a standard of greatness for the better part of a decade. Since Warriors coach Steve Kerr arrived in 2014 and guided Golden State to a title in his first season, championships have not merely been the goal, but the expectation for this team.That’s over now.The honest back-room conversations about the state of this team — and its future — are becoming public. The Warriors are saying the quiet part out loud.And while it’s refreshing and positive to hear such truths being told, the words are laced with tragedy, too.Thompson let us behind the curtain in his post-game comments following a quality home win over the upstart Magic on Tuesday:“Steve and I actually h...

Political hopefuls line up to replace Assemblymember Evan Low

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:08:57 GMT

With California State Assemblymember Evan Low running for Congress, the race to replace the seasoned lawmaker and represent a large swath of Silicon Valley in the state legislature is heating up.Last month, Low announced he was vying for retiring U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo’s congressional seat after serving in the Assembly for nine years. Since then, six candidates have filed paperwork for the District 26 seat including Low’s district director and Foothill-De Anza Community College District Board President Patrick Ahrens, Sunnyvale Vice Mayor Omar Din and Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustee Tara Sreekrishnan. The district includes Cupertino, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and parts of north and west San Jose.Ahrens said he’s more than just a longtime Low staffer, and that many of the issues impacting the community are deeply personal to him — when he was in college, he said he was housing insecure and homeless for a period of time. The 34-year-old was elected to ...

Sharks feel they’re playing better now than in October. Here’s why it’s still not enough

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:08:57 GMT

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks feel they’re playing a much better brand of hockey now than they were during the first few weeks of the season.The end results of late, though, have looked awfully familiar.The Sharks will carry a nine-game losing streak into Thursday when they play the Winnipeg Jets, the team they last beat before they started a nearly three-week skid in which they’ve been outscored 41-14.It’s not quite as bad as it was from mid-October to early November when the Sharks were outscored 55-12 on a 0-10-1 stretch to start the year. The Sharks right now are creating a few more scoring opportunities each game and doing a better job of preventing goals, at least at even strength.It just hasn’t translated into any victories, and no one knows when it will. After Thursday, the Sharks (9-26-3) host the Toronto Maple Leafs, then begin a five-game road trip.“It’s not quite 60 minutes yet for us,” Sharks coach David Quinn said. “It’s certainly a lot better ...

Semi-automatic pistol, several bags of marijuana found in Fairfield traffic stop

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:08:57 GMT

(KRON) -- A semi-automatic pistol and several bags of marijuana were found during a traffic stop Monday, according to the Fairfield Police Department. An officer made a traffic enforcement stop at Parkway Gardens near Del Paso Court at around 2:02 p.m.The vehicle that was stopped was occupied by two men. A records check, police said, revealed that the driver was on probation. Police searched the vehicle and patted down the passenger. Thieves ram-raid San Francisco bank, steal cash A semi-automatic pistol was found in the waistband of the passenger, who police said had previously denied having a firearm. Officers also found several bags of marijuana in the car.Officers secured the firearm and detained both men. A 19-year-old Fairfield man was arrested for weapons charges including possession of a stolen firearm. A 23-year-old man was cited for several open container and vehicle code violations.