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DNA links killing of Maryland hiker to California home invasion

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:21:29 GMT

BEL AIR, Md. — DNA evidence has linked the recent killing of a Maryland woman whose body was found near a hiking trail to a Los Angeles home invasion and assault of a girl earlier this year, authorities said.Both cases remain unsolved. Detectives matched DNA collected from the crime scenes, but they haven’t identified the suspect yet. Following a news conference Thursday evening in Harford County northeast of Baltimore, authorities released surveillance footage and photos of the suspect from video captured while he was leaving the house that authorities said he broke into in March.Rachel Morin, 37, left her home to go hiking the evening of Aug. 5 and never returned. Her boyfriend reported her missing later that night and her car was found near an entrance to a trail she frequented, officials have said.Her body was discovered the following day after her disappearance was widely reported.“We believe this was a person that Rachel probably didn’t know,” Col. William Davis with the Harfo...

Yellowknife empties as thousands flee wildfire closing in on capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:21:29 GMT

By TAMMY WEBBER and JIM MORRIS (Associated Press)VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Firefighters worked to keep open the only route out of the capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories as a wildfire moved closer to the city of 20,000 and residents rushed to beat a noon Friday deadline to evacuate.Airtankers flew missions overnight to keep the highway out of Yellowknife open, and authorities were guiding a long caravan of motorists through fire zones, officials said. Meanwhile, a network of fire guards, sprinklers and water cannons was being established to try to protect the city from the fire, which had moved to within 15 kilometers (9 miles).Northwest winds combined with minimal rain were complicating efforts to slow the fire, which could reach the city limits by the weekend, emergency officials said. There was a chance of limited rain on Friday, but officials said it likely wouldn’t be enough to stop the fire. “We’re heading into a critical couple of ...

San Francisco-based hedge fund Woodline sued for ‘oppressive, misogynistic’ culture

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:21:29 GMT

By Hema Parmar | BloombergKarl Kroeker, co-founder of hedge fund Woodline Partners, was sued by a former employee claiming he contributed to a demeaning work culture and repeatedly made sexually inappropriate comments, and that she was fired as she grappled with postpartum depression.Danielle di Bari, a 32-year-old executive admin who left the firm in May, alleges in the lawsuit that Kroeker, 51, on multiple occasions proposed suggestive hypothetical questions to her and fellow EAs, and that she was fired after requesting to work remotely for an extra day a week to accommodate her postpartum depression.“Executive admins, exclusively young women, are expected to endure bawdy jokes, derogatory and demeaning comments, and other inappropriate conduct, while supporting the predominately male portfolio managers, analysts, and traders,” the lawsuit, filed Aug. 3, said. The various instances created a culture that was hostile, intimidating, oppressive and misogynistic, it said.Woodline is a...

Man hospitalized after East Palo Alto shooting

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:21:29 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was hospitalized following a shooting Thursday night near the East Palo Alto Library, according to police. Just before 8:30 p.m., officers responded to 2415 University Avenue after a ShotSpotter activation detected at least five shots. They found a man with apparent gunshot wounds to his upper torso area, police said. Shooting after attempted burglary in Martinez, police at scene The man was taken to a local hospital where he is currently listed in stable condition. The shooting was not related to any activities at the City Hall or nearby library, the East Palo Alto Police Department said. Anyone with information is asked to call Acting Commander Sheryl Boykins at 650-853-3160.

“Me golpearon literalmente durante 2 minutos”: bomberos de DC dicen enfrentar un aumento en agresiones

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:21:29 GMT

Myisha Richards, una bombero de Washington DC, siempre se consideró una de “los buenos”, pero mientras sigue recuperándose de una brutal agresión, que según ella se produjo a manos de un paciente que pidió ayuda.Richards y su compañero respondían a una llamada de alguien que tenía problemas para respirar. Minutos después, Richards era la que necesitaba ayuda.Poco después de llegar al apartamento al suroeste del Distrito la tarde del 31 de julio de 2020, las personas que estaban dentro empezaron a pelear, según Richards. Ella y su compañero decidieron irse, pero antes de que pudieran llegar a las escaleras y pedir refuerzos policiales, Richards fue atacada, afirmó.“La chica saltó por encima de la barandilla, bajó y empezó a golpearme”, explicó. “Luego bajó la otra chica, la paciente (con problemas respiratorios) por la que estábamos allí. Me golpearon literalmente durante dos minutos”.Richards dijo que lo último que recuerda es que pidió ayuda por ...

USA tops Greece 108-86, moves to 4-0 in World Cup tune-up games

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:21:29 GMT

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A fast start was all that USA Basketball needed to remain unbeaten as it keeps moving closer to the World Cup.Anthony Edwards scored 21 points, Cam Johnson added 13 and the U.S. never trailed Friday in a 108-86 win over Greece in a World Cup tune-up game for both teams.Austin Reaves and Jaren Jackson Jr. each had 11 for the U.S., which improved to 4-0 in its five-game exhibition season before flying to the Philippines next week to start World Cup play. The Americans had all 12 players score, and Mikal Bridges and Bobby Portis each finished with 10 points.“I feel like we got it going pretty good,” Edwards said.Greece is playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time NBA MVP for Milwaukee who is sidelined this summer while recovering from offseason knee surgery. Panagiotis Kalaitzakis and Nikos Rogkavopoulos each scored 12 for Greece. Thomas Walkup and Georgios Papagiannis added 11 apiece.“These games, these friendlies, they’re glorifi...

Neymar back for Brazil for opening World Cup qualifiers

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:21:29 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Neymar was summoned by new Brazil coach Fernando Diniz on Friday for the initial two rounds of South American World Cup qualifying next month.Brazil will take on Bolivia on Sept. 8 in Belem in the Amazon region, and will face Peru four days later in Lima.Neymar left Paris Saint-Germain this week to play for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal. He did not play in Brazil friendlies earlier this year.Diniz spoke to Neymar and said at a news conference the striker was “very willing” to play for the national team.Diniz added he was going to pick midfielder Lucas Paquetá but removed the West Ham player after news emerged about a FIFA investigation of him.The coach of Fluminense has the Brazil job at least until the middle of next year when the federation hopes to sign Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti.___Brazil:Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), Bento (Athletico Paranaense).Defenders: Danilo (Juventus), Renan Lodi (Marseille), Roger Ibañez (Al-A...

The FAA orders quick inspections of some Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines on Airbus jets

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:21:29 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators are requiring immediate inspections and possible repairs to Pratt & Whitney engines on some Airbus passenger jets because of a manufacturing problem that could cause parts to wear out sooner than expected.The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it will require ultrasonic inspections of 20 engines on U.S.-registered planes within 30 days. The same flaw affects 202 engines worldwide, the agency said.The FAA rule replaces a directive from October, which told aircraft operators to have the engines checked at their next shop visit, and followed a disclosure last month by Pratt that about 200 engines around the world would need quick inspections and potential replacement of engine disks. The affected engines are among 1,200 that Pratt estimates will need to be removed from planes and inspected within nine to 12 months because powder metal used in the manufacturing process was contaminated.The FAA said it acted after further analysis of an engi...

PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico leaves hospital after recovering from head injury caused by a horse

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:21:29 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico was discharged from the hospital on Friday, nearly three months after he sustained a head injury following an accident with a loose horse.Rico was cleared to leave Hospital Virgen del Rocio in Seville after his recovery from the May 28 accident near the southern Spanish city, where Rico used to play for Sevilla. Rico was headed to a mass with his relatives when the accident happened.He left the hospital accompanied by his wife.“I need to have some months of tranquility, of calm, and to continue recovering at home,” Rico told the media.The 29-year-old Rico joined PSG in 2020.The hospital did not provide any information regarding Rico’s ability to return to playing.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Title-winning former Napoli coach Spalletti given Italy job after Mancini resignation

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:21:29 GMT

MILAN (AP) — Luciano Spalletti was named as the new Italy coach on Friday, just three months after he left Napoli saying he needed a break.Spalletti replaced Roberto Mancini, who surprisingly resigned on Sunday after a mixed tenure that included winning the European Championship in 2021 but failing to qualify for the World Cup the following year.Spalletti — the coach whose attacking tactics garnered plaudits from all over Europe as he led Napoli to a first Serie A in more than three decades last season – had always been the frontrunner. The Italian soccer federation announced it came to an agreement with him.The FIGC said Spalletti will start his new job on Sept. 1 ahead of the Euro 2024 qualifiers against North Macedonia and Ukraine scheduled for Sept. 9 and 12, respectively.It did not say how long a contract the 64-year-old Spalletti was given but Italian media reported his deal ran until after the 2026 World Cup.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/SoccerSource