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3 imprisoned Iranian female journalists win top UN prize

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:53 GMT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations announced Tuesday night that its premier prize for press freedom has been awarded to three imprisoned Iranian female journalists “for their commitment to truth and accountability.” The winners are Niloufar Hamedi who broke the news that 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died last September while being held by the morality police for wearing her headscarf too loosely, and Elaheh Mohammadi who wrote about her funeral. Amini’s death touched off months-long protests in dozens of cities across Iran. The demonstrations posed one of the most serious challenges to the Islamic Republic since the 2009 Green Movement protests drew millions to the streets.The third winner is Narges Mohammadi, who has worked for many years as a journalist and is one of Iran’s most prominent activists.The U.N. Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization World Press Freedom Prize is named for Guillermo Cano, a Colombian journalism who was assassinated in front of the offices of ...

3 people beaten, robbed outside food pantry in Little Village

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:53 GMT

CHICAGO — Police are investigating after three people were robbed at gunpoint on Chicago’s Southwest Side.According to police, a 72-year-old man, a 60-year-old man and a 57-year-old woman were in the 2700 block of South Lawndale around 5 a.m. Tuesday when a white car pulled up and four men exited the car.According to Rosario Dominguez, communications and marketing director for New Life Centers — a food pantry found in the 2700 block of South Lawndale — those three people were waiting for them to open so they could pick up food."A car came and robbed some of the people waiting," Dominguez said. FBI: Armored truck robbed in Homewood; bank robbed on North Side The group of men displayed two guns and demanded money.Police said the 72-year-old man was struck in the head. The 60-year-old man was struck in the head and robbed of money. The woman was robbed but not injured.The group of men then got in the car and left the scene.Police have not released any additional information.No one is...

Video shows Virginia officer evade crash during traffic stop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:53 GMT

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A police officer remarkably escaped injury Monday when a car careened across a highway at 120 mph while he conducted a traffic stop.Dashcam video of the crash released Tuesday by Fairfax County Police shows a black BMW sedan driven by a teenager coming within inches of the officer, who had stepped out of his patrol car to pull over a gray BMW for speeding.In the seconds before the crash, the black BMW can be seen skidding across a median on the Fairfax County Parkway near Braddock Road. It then strikes the car that had been pulled over and ricochets into the patrol car. The officer falls to the ground for a second, then quickly pops up to radio for help and check on injuries.Miraculously, no major injuries were reported, even though the black BMW had two teenage passengers in addition to the driver. All three in the black BMW were wearing seatbelts, police said.The driver of the black BMW was charged with reckless driving, a misdemeanor that can often r...

Police: Norridge man attacked in own backyard

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:53 GMT

NORRIDGE, Ill. -- An elderly man was attacked at his Norridge home in broad daylight last week.According to the Norridge Police Department, officers responded to the 4800 block of North Chester Avenue on reports of a possible home invasion just after 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28.While a 78-year-old man was at his Norridge home, three male suspects were seen walking up to the rear door of the residence. Further investigation showed that the suspects saw the 78-year-old homeowner and then retreated to the rear of the residence. Body of missing MMA fighter found in Schaumburg The homeowner then followed the suspects and was attacked by a male who was in the backyard.The 78-year-old man was transported to a local hospital. His condition has not been released.No further information has been released at this time. No suspect have not been taken into custody at this time.Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the Norridge Police Department at 708-453-4770.

Benintendi stars as White Sox top Twins 3-2 in 10 innings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:53 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Andrew Benintendi robbed Carlos Correa of a homer and hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, sending the Chicago White Sox over the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Tuesday night.Hanser Alberto opened the 10th on second as the automatic runner and advanced on Elvis Andrus' sacrifice. After Tim Anderson bounced to shortstop and Benintendi lined a clean single into left against Caleb Thielbar (0-1).Eloy Jiménez homered and Michael Kopech pitched six effective innings as the White Sox earned their second straight win after a 10-game losing streak. Kopech got some help from Benintendi, who made a leaping grab in left on Correa's drive in the first.Jimmy Lambert (2-1) pitched a scoreless 10th for the win, which came hours after the White Sox made 11 roster moves.Minnesota wasted another stellar performance by Joe Ryan, who pitched six scoreless innings. Nick Gordon hit his first homer of the season, and Trevor Larnach had a sacrifice fly.The AL Central-leading Twins had won si...

'Message is clear:' Texas one step closer to eliminating paper tags

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas is one step closer to ending its paper license plate problem -- following years of KXAN investigations into widespread fraud -- after the House voted unanimously to pass a bill that would do away with them altogether. "I think the message is loud and clear," said Sgt. Jose Escribano with the Travis County Constable's Office Pct. 3. "This was unanimous. This a knock out right there, no question."In a vote of 145-0, HB 718 passed unanimously Tuesday. It was introduced by Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Fort Worth, who previously said KXAN's investigations into paper tag fraud helped inspire the legislation. KXAN reached out to Goldman's office for comment late Tuesday but did not immediately hear back.The measure aims to stop widespread use of fake paper tags - which police say can be easy to counterfeit and are tied to a major criminal operation in Texas and beyond. In March, Goldman said getting rid of paper tags was the "only fix."“The more we dove into it, and the mor...

Texas men's tennis earns No. 1 overall seed, women are No. 8 in NCAA tournament

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Tennis Center is going to be a busy place this weekend.The Longhorns men's tennis team is the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament this year and will open the postseason at home Saturday against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. That match is scheduled for 1 p.m. MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersPepperdine and UTSA are the other two teams in town for the first and second rounds. They'll play at 10 a.m., and both winners will face off at 1 p.m. Sunday.The Texas men won the national championship in 2019 and this is the first time they've ever been the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament. It's their 31st consecutive tournament bid.The Longhorns have three singles and one doubles team in the individual tournament, highlighted by top-seeded Eliot Spizzirri. Pierre Yves-Bailey and Siem Woldeab were also given berths in the singles tournament. Spizz...

Here are the winners of the Minnesota Book Awards

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:53 GMT

Some of the best books by Minnesota writers first published in 2022 won Minnesota Book Awards tonight during a ceremony at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul, with entertainer Jearlyn Steele as master of ceremonies. The annual Book Awards program is coordinated by Friends of the St. Paul Public Library, presented and sponsored by Education Minnesota.Here are the winners of the 35th annual Book Awards, with information about the authors and their books compiled by the Friends. (*Indicates a Minnesota-based publisher)Children’s Literature, sponsored by Bernadette Janisch“So Much Snow” by Kristen Schroeder and Sarah Jacoby.“So Much Snow”: by Kristen Schroeder; illustrated by Sarah Jacoby (Random House Studio/Penguin Random House). Follow seven forest creatures, from a tiny mouse to a giant moose, as they hunker down in a snowstorm. As the week progresses, the snow piles up – even past Moose’s antlers! Schroeder lived in Australia for 11 years....

Twins sent to walk-off, extra-inning loss in Chicago

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:53 GMT

CHICAGO — Michael Kopech was dealing, sending down hitter after hitter in quick succession. And inning for inning, Joe Ryan was matching him. Kopech didn’t allow a hit until the sixth inning. Ryan allowed just one hit in his six innings.Minnesota Twins’ Carlos Correa reacts to an inside pitch from Chicago White Sox’s Michael Kopech during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)The pitchers’ duel eventually made way for a battle of the bullpens, one in which the White Sox won 3-2 in 10 innings on Tuesday night at Guaranteed Rate Field. After the Twins stranded their automatic runner, Joey Gallo, on third base in the top of the frame, White Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi delivered a two-out single off Caleb Thielbar to score Hanser Alberto and propel the White Sox to victory.That came after a back-and-forth that first saw Jorge López surrender the Twins’ one run-advantage in the seventh inning by allowing...

Protestors gather for Dignity Not Detention rally

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:53 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Several organizations gathered in Rensselaer County on Tuesday to protest an agreement between the sheriff's office and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Those who protested said the 287G agreement is the only one of its kind in New York State and targets immigrants. The protest was held outside the Rensselaer County Jail. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The agreement between ICE and the sheriff's office began in 2020. Protestors also wanted to bring light to the conditions inside the jail.Those who attended said they want to see the New York Dignity Not Detention Act passed. Supporters of the legislation said, if passed, it would keep immigrants and their families together.