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Red Sox batter Domingo German, Yankee pitchers in Boston blowout

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:29:24 GMT

BOSTON — Yankees right-hander Domingo German had been on a roll, but the Red Sox put a forceful end to his recent run of success on Friday night.German, who owned a 2.20 ERA over his previous seven starts, logged his shortest outing of the season, a two-inning implosion that saw him charged with seven earned runs. Trouble began during German’s 32-pitch first inning when, with a 1-0 lead, he surrendered a two-run double to Masataka Yoshida. The drive just missed clearing the Green Monster.Justin Turner, meanwhile, had the distance when he hit a two-run homer over Fenway Park’s tall wall in the second. But he and the last-place Red Sox were hardly done, as they handily beat their third-place American League East rivals, 15-5.Turner added a grand slam in the third inning following a few defensive mishaps from the Yankees. This time, he went deep off Matt Krook, who made his long-awaited major league debut on Friday. Krook had spent 12 total days on the Yankees’ ...

Multiple teens involved in fight at East County concert

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:29:24 GMT

SANTEE, Calif. -- A fight involving multiple teenagers broke out during a concert Thursday at the Town Center Community Park in Santee, authorities said.The brawl occurred around 7:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Park Center Drive, Lt. Chris Galve with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department (SDSO) said in a news release Friday.The park held a concert with around 1,500 people in attendance when two teenagers got into a fight with each other, causing other teens to join in, according to law enforcement. About 100 unsupervised teenagers were at the event, Galve said.Two people suffered minor injuries while eight suspects were identified in connection with the fight, authorities confirmed. The identities of the victims or suspects who are minors will not be released. 5 sailors injured at Naval Base Point Loma An adult trying to detain one of the teens involved was assaulted by several other teenagers, per SDSO.When deputies arrived, they attempted to render aid and conduct an investiga...

Friends remember victim of deadly Escondido fire

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:29:24 GMT

ESCONDIDO, Calif. -- Susan and Randy Ortlieb say their friends Richard and Marcia Huls had a tremendous impact on the Escondido community. "They just touched many lives, in so many ways," Randy Ortlieb said. "They were a strong Christian couple, they were just tireless workers for other people.”The fire was first reported at 2:30 Thursday morning. When firefighters first arrived, they initiated a rescue. An elderly man with burns was standing outside claiming his wife was still inside. Firefighters managed to pull her out and began life-saving measures on her. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead at the hospital."She was just very gracious to everyone," said Susan Ortlieb of her friend Marcia Huls. "I’m still very shocked, saddened of course by what happened.” Suspect surrenders after SWAT standoff at Hillcrest donut shop Randy Ortlieb is in touch with the family and says the husband is recovering at the hospital.“He is alert and he was holding his sister's hand and was talking ...

Police investigation on Gardiner Expressway prompts major delays

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:29:24 GMT

A Toronto police investigation on the Gardiner Expressway resulted in lengthy delays for drivers heading into the city on Friday evening.Investigators noted a heavy police presence on the eastbound Gardiner Expressway approaching Spadina just before 8:30 p.m. for a vehicle stop.No injuries were reported, police said.No details about the investigation were made available, but photos online showed multiple police cruisers stopped on the highway.A Toronto police spokesperson tells CityNews the alleged arrests involved an investigation in Halton Region, and Toronto police officers were called in to assist.The eastbound portion of the Gardiner was down to one lane at the time of the investigation, and police said drivers were forced to exit at Spadina.All lanes on the eastbound Gardiner Expressway re-opened around 10 p.m., police confirmed.

St. Sabina Church hosts 'Summer of Peace' rally & march to highlight gun violence

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:29:24 GMT

CHICAGO -- A large crowd of people from neighborhoods across the city joined together outside of St. Sabina Church for a rally and march Friday to uplift the community and encourage those committing gun crimes to stop ending lives too soon.Members of St. Sabina Church and Chicago residents united Friday evening hoping their presence will encourage people to value life and help stop the gun violence.The “Summer of Peace Kick off Rally and March, a proactive effort to ignite unity and peace across the city, as hundreds of the people crowded outside of St. Sabina Church on Chicago's South Side Friday evening with attendees pleading for the community to put the guns down. Naperville native killed, second woman injured in attack in Germany; both U of I grads The crowd filled with attendees of all ages and backgrounds desperate for peace with many knowing the heartache of losing a loved one to senseless violence.After encouraging words from rapper G Herbo and spoken word artist J Ivy, t...

Paul Lisnek on Trump's classified documents case

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:29:24 GMT

CHICAGO — WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss the latest news on the former President Donald Trump classified documents case.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesYou can watch the full story in the player above.

Inmate dies 30 hours after being released from hospital, returned to DuPage County Correctional Center

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:29:24 GMT

DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. -- A 42-year-old woman found unresponsive in her DuPage County Correctional Center cell Friday died after she was released from a local hospital 30 hours earlier.According to the DuPage County Sheriff's Office, a deputy was conducting her regular rounds when they discovered Crystal Blagaich, 42, unconscious and unresponsive in her cell at the DuPage County Correctional Center on Friday, June 16. Naperville native killed, second woman injured in attack in Germany; both U of I grads Deputies then entered her cell and administrated several doses of Narcan, performed CPR, and used an Automated External Defibrillator in an effort to revive Blagaich until paramedics arrived. She was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.On Wednesday, June 14, DuPage County Correctional Center personnel refused to take custody of Blagaich from the Elmhurst Police Department when she arrived with a large, infected wound on her leg. DuPage County Sheriff's person...

Austin man sues 3 APD officers, City of Austin alleging they used excessive force

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:29:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – An Austin man has filed a lawsuit against three Austin Police officers and the City of Austin, claiming officers used excessive force, resulting in multiple injuries, according to lawyers representing the plaintiff. Louise Flores claims he was moving through a crowd on East 6th Street when an officer shouted, “Hands behind your back.” Flores’ attorneys – Edwards Law – allege that an officer then slammed Flores’ head into the street before he had time to comply with the officer’s orders.Then, two more officers joined the first defendant and used excessive force on the Flores, according to Edwards Law attorneys. Further, they say he never made any threatening movements toward the officers. Flores dislocated his shoulder and suffered facial injuries and a spinal injury, which required surgery, per his attorneys. He is now seeking punitive damages for his experience, according to court documents.Additionally, the Edwards Law lawyers representing Flores argue th...

Austin Energy: Heat to blame for equipment failure, blackouts for thousands

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:29:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN)-- This heat is "almost unbearable," said Jeanne Rollins. "Feels like the hottest it's ever been," said Rocky Maksoud. "It went zero to 100 real quick," said Sam Lahourcade. That means things like hats for shade, and water bottles. "As we're walking, we're misting ourselves," said Rollins, who moved to Austin from Colorado and said she's still grateful for the heat. But for 8,000 people on Thursday, going inside their homes to escape the heat suddenly wasn't an option anymore, when their power went out. Matt Mitchell with Austin Energy said two blackouts were caused by heat-related equipment failure: A high number of people running their air-conditioning caused wires to heat up more than usual, and that combined with high external temperatures. "At eight o'clock at night or seven o'clock at night when those temperatures are really high, and we've been running current through the through those wires all day... It causes stress on the system," he said. KXAN asked: Isn't y...

Twins fall again to formerly skidding Tigers, 7-1

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:29:24 GMT

The Twins vowed to flush a disappointing loss to the skidding Detroit Tigers on Thursday and play better Friday in the second of a four-game series at Target Field.Maybe on Saturday.Javy Baez hit a three-run homer in a five-run third, and six Tigers relievers scattered seven hits and struck out eight in a bullpen game as the Detroit team that had lost 11 of 12 before arriving in the Twin Cities beat the Twins, 7-1, in front of an announced Pride Night crowd of 27,170.The Twins started this series with a 3½-game lead on second-place Cleveland in the American League Central and winners of four of their past five games. But that lead is down to two games pending the Guardians’ late game at Arizona, and the Twins have slipped back to .500 (35-35).Minnesota has held first place in the division since April 11, but since May 1 the Twins are 16-23.After Edouard Julien and Carlos Correa went down swinging to start the Twins’ eighth inning, many in the crowd answered with boos.Joe Ryan (7-4) ...