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Michigan judge rules defendants accused in false elector scheme will not have charges dropped

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:49:14 GMT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan defendants accused of participating in a fake elector scheme will not have their charges dropped after the state attorney general said the group was “brainwashed” into believing former President Donald Trump won the 2020 election, a judge ruled Friday morning.The decision comes after motions to dismiss charges were filed last week by two defendants, Clifford Frost and Mari-Ann Henry. The two defendants are part of a group of 16 Michigan Republicans who investigators say met following the 2020 election and signed a document falsely stating they were the state’s “duly elected and qualified electors.” Each of the 16 faces eight criminal charges, including multiple counts of forgery.President Joe Biden won Michigan by nearly 155,000 votes, a result confirmed by a GOP-led state Senate investigation in 2021.Attorneys for the defendants argued the case should be thrown out before it began after Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said during a Sept. 18 virt...

Pacers help Pakistan beat the Netherlands at the Cricket World Cup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:49:14 GMT

HYDERABAD, India (AP) — Pakistan overcame a top-order batting hiccup with sharp pace bowling to beat the Netherlands by 81 runs Friday at the Cricket World Cup.All-rounder Bas de Leede picked up 4-62 with his seam bowling to bowl out Pakistan for 286 with an over to spare after captain Scott Edwards won the toss and elected to chase on a dry wicket.De Leede then kept the Netherlands in the chase with a knock of 67 off 68 balls before Pakistan struck through express fast bowler Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi to bowl out Dutchmen for 205 in 41 overs.Rauf picked up 3-43, Afridi claimed 1-37 and Hasan Ali bagging 2-37 in his first ODI in more than a year after being recalled for the World Cup when Naseem Shah was ruled out with a shoulder injury.The Netherlands, which qualified for the World Cup with a dramatic Super Over win over the West Indies, showed little rustiness from their victory three months ago and put Pakistan in trouble at 38-3 inside the batting powerplay.Out-of-form Fakha...

The Jack Hughes-led Devils have taken the next step and are a serious contender for the Stanley Cup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:49:14 GMT

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Patrik Elias has been a fixture with the New Jersey Devils for almost 30 years and it didn’t take him long to recall the last time there was this much excitement coming into a season.“Turn of the century,” the franchise’s all-time leader in points, goals and assists said as he walked out of the Prudential Center after a recent training camp practice.Y2K was a very memorable time in New Jersey. The Devils won their second Stanley Cup championship with Elias and his “A Line” joining Hall of Famers Martin Brodeur, Scotty Stevens and Scott Niedermayer in beating Dallas in the final. A year later, New Jersey lost in seven games to Colorado in the final and two years later it earned a third title beating Anaheim in seven games.Add in the 1995 championship and the decade was zenith of the franchise. With the exception of a trip to the Cup Final in 2012 for a loss to Los Angeles, these have been dark times for the Devils. Between the 2012-13 season and 2021-2...

Bills’ high-scoring offense takes flight in traveling to play Jaguars in London

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:49:14 GMT

JACKSONVILLE (2-2) vs. BUFFALO (3-1) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.Sunday, 9:30 a.m. EDT, NFL Network OPENING LINE: Bills by 5 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Jacksonville 2-2; Buffalo 3-1.SERIES RECORD: Tied 9-9.LAST MEETING: Jaguars beat Bills 9-6 on Nov. 7, 2021, in Jacksonville.LAST WEEK: Jaguars beat Falcons 23-7; Bills beat Dolphins 48-20.JAGUARS OFFENSE: OVERALL (15), RUSH (19), PASS (11), SCORING (20).JAGUARS DEFENSE: OVERALL (17), RUSH (8t), PASS (22), SCORING (12).BILLS OFFENSE: OVERALL (6), RUSH (8), PASS (7), SCORING (2).BILLS DEFENSE: OVERALL (6), RUSH (20), PASS (4), SCORING (2).TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Jaguars plus-4; Bills plus-6.JAGUARS PLAYER TO WATCH: TE Evan Engram. The seventh-year player is QB Trevor Lawrence’s safety valve, and tied for the NFL lead among tight ends with 25 catches and second with 232 yards receiving. He faces a defense that has limited tight ends to 14 catches for 112 yards and no TDs...

100 gallons of diesel fuel spill in Golden, I-76 EB ramp to Sheridan Blvd. closed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:49:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A ramp on Interstate 76 in Golden is closed due to a fuel tank that spilled approximately 100 gallons of diesel fuel.The off-ramp from eastbound I-76 to Sheridan Boulevard closed due to a ruptured fuel tank that caused the spill, Colorado State Police in Golden tweeted at 10:42 a.m. Friday. At least 115 bodies found at ‘green’ southern Colorado funeral home Emergency crews are at the scene. As of 10:53 a.m., there's no word on how long this cleanup will take.This is a developing story. FOX31 will update this post when more information is available.

Deion Sanders hits the cover of Time Magazine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:49:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Everyone wants a piece of Prime after the University of Colorado Buffaloes went from a 1-11 season to a team that was ranked in the AP Top-25 poll earlier this season. In an article to be featured on the front page of Time magazine, reporter Sean Gregory got the inside scoop on Deion Sander's "Prime Effect" which fascinated football fans across the nation. Colorado vs. Arizona State: TV channel, time, what to know Deion Sanders on the cover of Time magazine. (Photograph by Joshua Kissi for Time)In Gregory's profile, readers get a look into the Buffs' practices and how Sanders interacts with the team. Spoiler alert: during practice, he drives a golf cart labeled "Prime" on the front.He also addresses his players along with the cuts he made before the season. Why is Deion Sanders called ‘Coach Prime?’ “They want to be treated like pros, but you’ve got to understand, now there’s scrutiny like the pros…There's cuts. There's dissatisfaction. So you can have a pity pa...

Police arrest 31-year-old man connected to hit-and-run in Miramar that left victim in critical condition

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:49:14 GMT

Police on Thursday arrested a man connected to a hit-and-run in Miramar. Tremaine Maurice Herbert, 31, is facing several charges, which include leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury, tampering with evidence and driving with a suspended license.He appeared in bond court Friday morning where a judge gave him a $36,000 bond and is not allowed to drive nor make contact with the victim. Herbert has since paid his bond and is expected to be released from jail Friday afternoon. According to Miramar Police, the incident happened on March 4 when Jahmaar Williams, 31, was crossing Pembroke Road, near the 6500 block and was struck by a vehicle. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition. During their investigation, police were able to track down the BMV that hit Williams, which ultimately led them to Herbert. His brother, Chris Williams, witnessed the crash after they were leaving a lounge in the area. “Me and my brother were just out having a good time, a...

Dolphins place veteran LT Terron Armstead on IR with knee injury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:49:14 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are placing veteran left tackle Terron Armstead on injured reserve because of a knee injury he suffered in Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills, coach Mike McDaniel confirmed Friday.McDaniel said he expects Armstead to return at some point this season, but he’ll be sidelined for at least the next four games. His earliest return could be for a Week 9 matchup with Kansas City in Germany.Armstead appeared to have his leg rolled up in the second quarter of a 48-20 loss at Buffalo. He remained on the ground for a few minutes before slowly walking off the field at Highmark Stadium.Armstead missed Miami’s first two games of the season with lingering back, ankle and knee issues. Various injuries also sidelined him for four games in 2022.Armstead has never played a full season, and he missed OTAs and minicamp after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on one of his knees this offseason.“He’s embracing something that he’s not excited about,” Mc...

Burned kitten found alive in woods eight days after home explosion

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:49:14 GMT

ISANTI COUNTY, Minnesota (WCCO) — A cat in Minnesota is recovering after surviving a house explosion, and then keeping itself alive for more than a week in the wilderness.Miss Piggy, a 4-month-old kitten, was lost for eight days last month.When the homeowner’s daughter found her in the nearby woods, Miss Piggy was hurt and badly malnourished.“All four of her paw pads are completely burned, some down to the tendons,” Hannah Waggoner, who’s now fostering Miss Piggy, said. “[They’re] very deep, severe burns.”Waggoner says the cat’s pain is the worst part.“These animals are so fragile, but they’re so resilient, so it doesn’t surprise me in the slightest that she would be out there fighting for herself,” she said.Waggoner’s keeping Miss Piggy comfortable and bringing her regularly to Ruff Start Rescue in Princeton for vet care.“It makes you feel good when you can help in these situations, especially...

Miami Heat pep rally held at Central Park Elementary as part of energy consumption challenge

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:49:14 GMT

South Florida students were fired up thanks to the Miami Heat.The students at Central Park Elementary in plantation started their Friday with a pep rally that included dancing with Heat mascot Burnie and the Hoop Troop.The celebration was part of the How Low Can You Go challenge that is sponsored by the Miami Heat, which encourages schools to reduce the amount of energy and water they consume throughout the school year.“We were able to lower our energy consumption last year from the 2022-2023 school year and our kids did a great job,” said Lori Turner, principal at Central Park Elementary. “Our teachers worked really hard to promote the idea of conservation. We turned off computers, we turned off laptops, we also did our best to help keep our environment clean as well.”The pep rally also celebrated Green Sports Day, which helps connect environmental stewardship with athletic events.