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Founding member of famed country group The Chicks dies in car crash

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:48:55 GMT

Laura Lynch, who co-founded the immensely popular country band the Chicks — formerly known as the Dixie Chicks, died in a car crash on Friday.She was 65.Lynch was driving her truck in El Paso, Texas when she was struck head-on by another vehicle and “was pronounced deceased on the scene by a justice of the peace,” according to a report from NPR.The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed the musician’s death via a statement to NPR, which also reported that the “other driver was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries..”The three current members of the Chicks — lead vocalist and guitarist Natalie Maines (lead vocals, guitar) and multi-instrumentalists Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer — posted a joint statement about Lynch’s passing on the band’s Instagram page.“We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Laura Lynch, a founding member of The Chicks. We hold a special place in ...

Pro-Palestine protestor climbs on Christmas tree in Union Square, SFPD responds

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:48:55 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A pro-Palestine protester was seen climbing a Christmas tree in San Francisco's Union Square on Saturday afternoon, video from the Citizen App shows. A Palestine flag was seen attached to the centerpiece Christmas tree in the city's downtown area.The protestor climbing on the tree was seen holding a "Free Palestine" sign. Video from the scene can be viewed in the media player above. At around 2 p.m., San Francisco Police Department officers were at the scene in response, the department told KRON4. SFPD said, "people began to commit crimes ranging from assault to felony vandalism causing property damage." Two Antioch minors killed in fatal hit-and-run   The public was asked to avoid the area due to police activity, according to a tweet sent at 4:09 p.m. by the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management. Several suspects were arrested. "The group appears to have cleared from Union Square," SFPD said. As of 5:30 p.m., the situation at Union Square has b...

Ducks rookie forward Leo Carlsson will be out 4-6 weeks with a sprained knee

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:48:55 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks rookie forward Leo Carlsson will be out for four to six weeks with a sprained right knee ligament.The Ducks announced the extent of the injury for the No. 2 overall pick in last summer’s draft before they hosted the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night.Carlsson, who turns 19 on Tuesday, was hurt during Anaheim’s home loss to Calgary on Thursday. Although the injury looked potentially severe, the Swedish playmaker apparently won’t need surgery on any torn ligaments in his knee.Carlsson is off to a solid start in his first NHL season with eight goals and seven assists in 23 games while playing as the Ducks’ first-line center.Anaheim defenseman Radko Gudas also was ruled out of the club’s game against Seattle with a lower-body injury. He will be re-evaluated after the NHL’s holiday break.Trevor Zegras is returning to face the Kraken after a 20-game absence with a lower-body injury. He is likely to take Carlsson’...

Emmanuel Michel, Air Force pound No. 24 James Madison on ground to win Armed Forces Bowl 31-21

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:48:55 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Emmanuel Michel rushed for a career-best 203 yards and two 1-yard touchdowns and Zac Larrier passed for one TD and ran for another score, leading Air Force to a 31-21 win over No. 24 James Madison in the Armed Forces Bowl on Saturday.Air Force (9-4) posted its fifth consecutive bowl win after losing its last four games of the season.James Madison (11-2) lost in regulation for the first time this season while playing in the program’s first bowl game. The Dukes, who are completing their transition to the FBS level from FCS, earned the berth after there weren’t enough bowl-eligible teams to fill all the spots.Air Force’s triple-option offense got the better of the top run defense in the FBS. The Falcons entered second in rushing at 275.8 yards per game, and finished with 351 yards.James Madison gained 283 total yards — only 26 rushing. Jordan McCloud finished 20 for 33 for 257 yards with three TD passes and an interception for the Dukes.BIRMINGHAM BOWLDUKE 17, ...

Rudolph hits Pickens for 2 long touchdowns, Steelers end 3-game skid with 34-11 win over Bengals

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:48:55 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mason Rudolph and embattled receiver George Pickens connected for two long touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers kept their fading playoff hopes alive, beating the Cincinnati Bengals 34-11 on Saturday.Rudolph, making his first start in two years in place of the injured Kenny Pickett and the ineffective Mitch Trubisky, hit Pickens for an 86-yard catch-and-run score on Pittsburgh’s second offensive snap. He found a streaking Pickens with a 66-yard rainbow in the third quarter as the Steelers (8-7) snapped a three-game skid.Pickens caught four passes for 195 yards. Rudolph finished 17 of 27 for 290 yards as the Steelers put together their best offensive performance in years.Jake Browning threw for 335 yards and a touchdown but also tossed three picks the Steelers turned into points as Cincinnati (8-7) saw its three-game winning streak snapped. Pittsburgh raced to a 24-point halftime lead and cruised the rest of the way.Pittsburgh’s 34 points were its mos...

Marshall’s 19 help Santa Clara knock off Duquesne 81-73

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:48:55 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Carlos Marshall Jr.’s 19 points helped Santa Clara defeat Duquesne 81-73 on Saturday night.Marshall added six rebounds for the Broncos (9-5). Adama Bal shot 5 of 8 from the field and 8 for 11 from the foul line to add 19 points. Brenton Knapper had 12 points and finished 5 of 9 from the field.Dae Dae Grant led the way for the Dukes (8-3) with 32 points. Jimmy Clark III added 14 points for Duquesne. In addition, Kareem Rozier finished with six points and two steals.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Muere en un accidente una de las fundadoras de conocida banda de música country

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:48:55 GMT

Laura Lynch, miembro fundadora de The Dixie Chicks, murió en un accidente frontal en El Paso, Texas, dijo la policía el sábado. Ella tenía 65 años.Lynch viajaba hacia el este por la U.S. 62 cuando otro automóvil que viajaba en la dirección opuesta intentó rebasar a un vehículo en una parte indivisa de la carretera de dos sentidos, dijo el Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Texas.El accidente ocurrió el viernes alrededor de las 5:45 p.m. hora local.La banda, que cambió su nombre en 2020 a The Chicks, dijo que estaba “conmocionada y entristecida” por su muerte. El actor Andre Braugher, conocido por “Homicide: Life on The Street” y “Brooklyn 99”, murió de cáncer de pulmón Muere el actor estadounidense Ryan O’Neal, recordado por “Love Story” y “Barry Lyndon” “Tenemos un lugar especial en nuestros corazones por el tiempo que pasamos tocando música, riendo y viajando juntos”, escribió la banda en un comunicado.“Laura...

Joshua scores TKO over Wallin in Saudi Arabia. Parker stuns Wilder in unanimous decision

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:48:55 GMT

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Anthony Joshua stopped Otto Wallin with a fifth-round technical knockout and Joseph Parker stunned Deontay Wilder in a unanimous decision in a heavyweight doubleheader at the Kingdom Arena on Saturday night.The doubleheader was expected to set up a March bout between Wilder and Joshua.Instead, it appears Parker is a position to step up in March, with the winner of that fight hoping to get a shot at the undisputed championship, which will be decided Feb. 17 when Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk meet in Saudi Arabia. The heavyweight division hasn’t been unified this century.The 31-year-old Parker, a big underdog according to FanDuel Sportsbook, looked like the better fighter throughout, while the 38-year-old Wilder looked his age in a matchup of former heavyweight champions.Parker (34-3-0) dominated from the start, landing powerful punches with his right hand while keeping Wilder on his heels with a smart and methodical approach.“Dangerous fight, tough fight, ...

Darren Grainger throws for 3 TDs, runs for 2 as Georgia State rolls past Utah State in Potato Bowl

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:48:55 GMT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Darren Grainger threw for 257 yards and three touchdowns and ran for two more, Freddie Brock rushed for 276 yards and a score, and Georgia State rolled past Utah State 45-22 in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Saturday.Georgia State (7-6), which had lost five of six entering the game, scored 31 straight points to break it open.Utah State (6-7) fell apart after rolling up 161 yards of offense in the first quarter, tallying just 186 yards in the final three periods.Grainger, a senior who transferred from Furman in 2021, was 19-of-22 passing and rushed for 111 yards, accounting for 368 yards of total offense to earn MVP honors.Brock, who assumed the starting role at running back after leading rusher Marcus Carroll transferred to Missouri following the regular season, ripped off runs of 31, 43, 58 and 60 yards. Cadarrius Thompson hauled in five passes for 117 yards and two TDs.Utah State’s Levi Williams, who won the Potato Bowl two years ago as the starting quar...

Tesla recalls over 120,000 cars over door risks

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:48:55 GMT

New York (CNN) — Tesla is recalling more than 120,000 of its vehicles because unlocked doors may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury, according to safety regulators.The defect affects some 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles in the United States, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) filing.Tesla said it first learned of the issue during a routine crash test on December 6 and is unaware of any injuries or claims resulting from the problem.The automaker has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update for cars affected by the safety defect. Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners of those cars by February 17, 2024.Owners can also contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla’s number for this recall is SB-23-00-009.Autopilot risksJust last week, Tesla recalled nearly all 2 million of its vehicles in the United States to limit the use of its Autopilot feature. The recall came after a two-year probe by U...