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‘We could hear screaming and crying:’ Canadians in Morocco describe earthquake

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:01:38 GMT

Canadians who are in Morocco say an earthquake that’s killed more than 2,000 people  and injured hundreds more in the North African country is “absolutely incredible” and “terrifying.”Fiona Richards of Nelson, B.C., who’s on vacation in the old part of Marrakech, said she and friends from Vancouver were in a home’s open courtyard when the shaking started Friday.They weren’t sure they were going to make it.“During the rumbling, we were hiding under a doorway clutching each other. We were terrified, the house was shaking so hard, it was like the floors were moving,” Richards said in a phone interview on Saturday.“There were waves in the pool. We thought for sure the walls were coming down. We did not expect to get out of this without damage.”When it stopped, Richards said, “we could hear screaming and crying .. it was awful.”Their rental home escaped with only a few new cracks, Richards said, but brick...

Presidents Obama, Clinton and many others congratulate Coco Gauff on her US Open tennis title

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:01:38 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Barack Obama congratulated Coco Gauff on her U.S. Open title Saturday, less than two weeks after attending her first comeback of the tournament.After Gauff rallied to beat Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, messages quickly poured onto the social media platform formerly known as Twitter in celebration of the 19-year-old American’s first Grand Slam title. “We couldn’t be prouder of you on and off the court — and we know the best is yet to come,” Barack Obama wrote.Obama and his wife, Michelle, were in Arthur Ashe Stadium on opening night, when Gauff rallied for a 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 win over Laura Siegemund. They met with her after the match, which was followed by a tribute to Billie Jean King as part of a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open becoming the first sporting event to offer equal prize money to female and male competitors.Michelle Obama also sent congratulations with a picture of their meeting, while Clinton wrote that: “The fut...

Mail carrier robbed while on postal route in Grand Crossing

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:01:38 GMT

CHICAGO — An investigation is underway after a postal carrier was robbed in the city's Grand Crossing neighborhood, according to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.Authorities say the mail carrier was robbed on Saturday while on their route near East 78th Street and South St. Lawrence Avenue. Video shows postal carrier robbed at gunpoint on West Side Officials from the Postal Inspection Service say the mail carrier was held up by someone who was carrying a weapon and demanded postal property before fleeing the scene. Officials did not provide details on what type of weapon was used or what the offender stole from the carrier.Officials say the carrier was not injured during the robbery. $100K reward offered for information on USPS mail carrier shooting suspect Authorities have not yet made any arrests in connection to the robbery and say an investigation is ongoing.Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact USPS at 877-876-2455.

Scattered storms this evening, wetter week to follow

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:01:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- After a hot and mainly dry day, we'll finish off our Saturday watching for a handful of showers and storms.Strong storms moving north to south across the Hill Country Saturday eveningScattered storms are likely to move north to south across our area, potentially carrying gusty winds and small hail. There is a low risk of an isolated strong to severe storm in our area tonight.Tomorrow holds a lesser chance of rain (only 10%) with slightly cooler temperatures. As of now, Sunday is the only day forecast to be in the triple digits as relatively cooler weather takes over for the work week.Rain chances start low Monday and Tuesday before gradually increasing mid- to late week. These storms and showers, triggered by a few upper-level disturbances and the passing of a cold front, will peak Thursday at 50%.Predicted totals Monday to FridayDrought updateThursday's Drought Monitor update shows the expansion of exceptional drought (Category 4) across nearly all of Central Texas...

Longhorns defense holding up, Ewers connects with Worthy; Texas leads Alabama 13-6 at half

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:01:38 GMT

Editor's note: Scroll to the bottom of the post to find the live updatesAUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian has said all week long that Saturday's game against the No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa is "a benchmark game."With all the preseason accolades the No. 11 Longhorns have received, there's no better way to find out if they are worthy of the lofty expectations than to play perhaps the most dominant programs in modern college football. Longhorns take on the Tide No. 11 Texas vs. No. 3 Alabama, 6 p.m., ESPN Horns Pregame Southeastern Showdown: Getting you … .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ‘Best version’ of Xavier Worthy feeling rejuvenated … .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Coaching at Alabama gave Steve Sarkisi...

Area college football: Nate Farm returns blocked PAT 100 yards in Bethel’s 16-2 loss to Wartburg

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:01:38 GMT

Bethel, ranked 16th in Division III, got right to work on the 2023 college football season, hosting third-ranked Wartburg (Iowa) in a tough opener Saturday in Arden Hills, Minn. But the Royals struggled offensively in a 16-2 loss at Royal StadiumBethel’s only points came when Nate Farm returned a blocked extra-point attempt and took it 100 yards into the Knights’ end zone late in the first quarter.The Royals finished with 203 yards on offense, 118 passing and 85 rushing.Wis.-Whitewater 56, St. John’s 28Like Bethel, the Johnnies, ranked fourth in Division III, had their hands full on Saturday, bowing to the Warhawks, ranked eighth in Division III, in front of a crowd of 15,236 at Perkins Stadium in Whitewater, Wis. Whitewater erased a 28-21 deficit early in the third quarter by scoring the final five touchdowns of the game.St. John’s took its first lead with its opening drive of the second half on Aaron Syverson’s 29-yard TD pass to sophomore receiver Dy...

Kiszla: Every win by Deion Sanders and Buffs forces Boulder to change the way it looks at itself in the mirror

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:01:38 GMT

BOULDER – The Buffs are back, and they’re the new black. CU is an overnight sensation, the new “it” team, the hottest thing not only in college football, but all of American sports.But stop at the happy news on the Folsom Field scoreboard, after this 36-14 trampling of the Nebraska Corn on a sun-soaked Saturday, and you miss the real story here.“We are going to make an impact. It is hard to say what that means and what that is,”  said Sanders, before revealing that he seeks something more profound than national television exposure and new revenue overflowing CU’s coffers.“Really, I am thinking about the social impact. I am seeing more African Americans than I have never seen before, sprinkling through the stands, stadium, restaurants and everything. And I love it.”The real magic of the 2-0 start of Coach Prime is how the shiny gold chain around his neck and the bodacious Turnover Throne on his CU sideline have shook the old-school culture of snow-white Boulder, built on Birkenstocks...

1 shot in Panorama City, suspects at large

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:01:38 GMT

Police are searching for shooting suspects after a person was shot in Panorama City on Saturday afternoon.Officers responded to a shooting on the 8400 block of Cedros Avenue around 3:51 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Arriving officers found one person with injuries at the scene. They were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Their current condition is unknown.Police are searching for shooting suspects after a person was shot in Panorama City on Sept. 9, 2023. (Citizen)Police are searching for shooting suspects after a person was shot in Panorama City on Sept. 9, 2023. (Citizen)Police are searching for shooting suspects after a person was shot in Panorama City on Sept. 9, 2023. (Citizen)Police are searching for shooting suspects after a person was shot in Panorama City on Sept. 9, 2023. (Citizen)Citizen video showed a large police presence near an area with multiple apartment complexes. A crowd of bystanders can be seen surrounding the scene.It’s uncle...

SF Giants’ Ross Stripling airs grievances over usage, communication: ‘I’m just in limbo’

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:01:38 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The plan communicated to Ross Stripling when the Giants placed him on the injured list in mid-August to heal his nagging back, he said, was “to take 15 days on this to be ready for September 1 and get it right for the home stretch.”Well, the home stretch is here. Stripling made it clear he’s healthy. And it’s been more than week since he was eligible to be activated.If you’re wondering what the deal is, so is Stripling.“I’m just in limbo,” he told the Bay Area News Group in an interview before Saturday’s game. “Where I’m at is I’m frustrated with the situation because I’m ready to help a team that’s fighting for a playoff chance win baseball games. I’ve thrown a lot of very meaningful September innings for playoff teams and teams chasing playoff spots and I know what it takes to get outs at this stage of the season and I’m just watching from the sideline.”Manager Gabe Kapler said, “we actually have a p...

Bay Area woman wins Global Lion Dance Competition

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:01:38 GMT

(KRON) -- A Bay Area woman becomes the first female to be crowned winner of a Global Lion Dance competition in Malaysia. It happened during the group championship portion of the competition.Watch KRON4's interview with Jayde Wong in the video player above.