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Osprey crash: Search for missing military personnel continues, family of identified Pittsfield-native Staff Sergeant asks for ‘privacy and prayers’

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:10:09 GMT

Japanese and U.S. authorities are still on the search for the remaining seven missing servicemembers days after a fatal U.S. Air Force Osprey off the coast of southwestern Japan on Wednesday, as thoughts and prayers continue to pour in for the one identified crew member, Pittsfield-native Staff Sgt. Jacob Galliher.“Jacob was an incredible son, brother, husband, father and friend to so many,” Galliher’s family said in a statement. “His short life touched and made better the lives of hundreds, if not thousands in Pittsfield, in this region and everywhere he served. Jacob lived to serve his family, his country and the people he loved.”The V-22 Osprey crashed into the ocean off of the Japanese town of Yakushima while on a training mission to Okinawa on Wednesday.Of the eight person crew, only one body has been recovered and identified as of Sunday evening. The Air Force Special Operations Command formally identified the victim as Galliher on Saturday.The V-...

Jim Leyland elected to Baseball Hall of Fame by Contemporary Era Committee

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:10:09 GMT

NASHVILLE — After a distinguished 22-year managerial career in which he led four different teams, captured three pennants and won a World Series title, Jim Leyland has now earned a place in Cooperstown.Leyland was the sole candidate elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Era Committee, which convened at the Winter Meetings in Nashville on Sunday and considered eight former managers, executives and umpires. Leyland easily cleared the 75% threshold to earn induction, appearing on 15 of the 16 ballots cast.A three-time Manager of the Year selection, Leyland went 1,769-1,728 in his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Florida Marlins, Colorado Rockies and Detroit Tigers. His most memorable moments came with the Marlins, who he led to the 1997 World Series title after a dramatic seven-game series against the Cleveland Indians, and later he led the Detroit Tigers to a pair of American League pennants.Leyland also led Team USA to the World Baseball Classic title in 2017, c...

3 commercial ships hit by missiles in Houthi attack in Red Sea, US warship downs 3 drones

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:10:09 GMT

By JON GAMBRELL (Associated Press)DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Ballistics missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck three commercial ships Sunday in the Red Sea, while a U.S. warship shot down three drones in self-defense during the hourslong assault, the U.S. military said. The Iranian-backed Houthis claimed two of the attacks.The strikes marked an escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war, as multiple vessels found themselves in the crosshairs of a single Houthi assault for the first time in the conflict. The U.S. vowed to “consider all appropriate responses” in the wake of the attack, specifically calling out Iran, after tensions have been high for years now over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.“These attacks represent a direct threat to international commerce and maritime security,” the U.S. military’s Central Command said in a statement. “They have jeopardi...

New menorah arrives at Chabad San Diego months after vandalism

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:10:09 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A brand new, giant menorah arrived at Chabad San Diego Saturday morning in time for Hanukkah. The 20 ft. tall, 1,500 pound menorah arrived Saturday morning bright and early from Florida to replace the one that was vandalized in March of this year. Why Hanukkah starts on a different day every year "It's going to be a sign of hope, a sign of light fighting over darkness," Rabbi Chalom Boudjnah said. This year, Hanukkah arrives the evening of Thursday, Dec. 7 and lasts through Friday, Dec. 15.New Menorah arrives at Chabad San DiegoA brand new, giant Menorah arrived at Chabad San Diego Saturday morning in time for Hanukkah. The 20 ft. tall, 1,500 pound Menorah arrived Saturday morning bright and early from Florida to replace the one that was vandalized in March of this year.A brand new, giant Menorah arrived at Chabad San Diego Saturday morning in time for Hanukkah. The 20 ft. tall, 1,500 pound Menorah arrived Saturday morning bright and early from Florida to replace the...

4 men wanted for aggravated assault in Brampton

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:10:09 GMT

Peel police’s Criminal Investigation Bureau is asking for public’s assistance to locate four men who are wanted for an aggravated assault that took place in Brampton. On Sept. 8, at approximately 1:20 a.m., a victim was present in the area of Mclaughlin Road and Ray Lawson Boulevard in Brampton. Allegedly multiple parties assaulted the victim and fled the area before police arrived. The victim suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital.After further investigation police have four suspected who are all currently wanted. Aftaab Gill, a 22-year-old man of no fixed address, Harmandeep Singh, a 22-year-old man from Brampton, Jatinder Singh, a 25-year-old man from Brampton, and Satnam Singh, a 30-year-old man from Brampton, are all currently wanted for aggravated assault.Police are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of the four men to contact investigators.

Chain crew member dislocated his knee during Lions-Saints game

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:10:09 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A member of the chain crew at a game between Detroit and New Orleans was taken to a hospital with a dislocated knee that occurred when Saints running back Alvin Kamara was tackled into him.Saints spokesman Doug Miller said Nick Piazza was in stable condition at University Hospital.The game was delayed in the first half so physicians from both teams could treat Piazza as he lay on the turf along the Detroit sideline.Piazza’s legs were taken out from under him after Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes pushed Kamara hard over the sideline, causing the running back to lose his footing at the New Orleans 18-yard line. Piazza writhed on the ground with Kamara looking on.An air cast was placed on Piazza’s leg and he was carted off the field and to an ambulance.Miller said the team hopes to have further updates on Piazza’s condition Monday.This was the first time since 2010 that a member of the chain crew was taken from a Saints game at the Superdome. That s...

Work continues on Brighton Park tent camp following environmental report

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:10:09 GMT

CHICAGO — Construction work continues on a large winterized tent camp that will soon shelter migrants in Brighton Park, despite a report showing that the site was contaminated. Environmental advocates say it is the latest example of unfair treatment that people on the city's Southwest Side are experiencing. There is a pending lawsuit and an emergency hearing is scheduled to take place on Monday where a judge will decide if work at the site near 38th and California will be halted or continue.  Man beaten, stabbed in early-morning attack on Near North Side "The fact that they have chosen to do this, you know, on a truck lot by the highway in the industrial corridor, on what we know find out to be toxic land kind of underscores a lack of attention to, you know, the safety of people involved," Anthony Moser, the founder of Neighbors For Environmental, said. Neighbors For Environmental is a nonprofit based on the Southwest Side of Chicago that was formed five years ago after ...

NFL chain crew member dislocates his knee during Lions-Saints game

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:10:09 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A member of the chain crew at a game between Detroit and New Orleans was taken to a hospital with a dislocated knee that occurred when Saints running back Alvin Kamara was tackled into him.Saints spokesman Doug Miller said Nick Piazza was in stable condition at University Hospital.The game was delayed in the first half so physicians from both teams could treat Piazza as he lay on the turf along the Detroit sideline. Chiefs fan’s mom defends son after critics call him racist Piazza's legs were taken out from under him after Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes pushed Kamara hard over the sideline, causing the running back to lose his footing at the New Orleans 18-yard line. Piazza writhed on the ground with Kamara looking on.An air cast was placed on Piazza's leg and he was carted off the field and to an ambulance.A member of the chain crew is wheeled off during the first half of an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 3...

Texas high school football playoffs: Semifinal pairings, locations

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:10:09 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Westlake's playoff run will continue close to home Saturday against Galena Park North Shore.The Chaparrals and Mustangs will meet in the 6A Division I semifinals at 3 p.m., Saturday at The Pfield in Pflugerville where the Chaps topped district rival Lake Travis 21-14 in the regional final last week. The Mustangs beat the Chaps in the semifinals last season at Rice Stadium in Houston, snapping Westlake's 54-game winning streak. Texas high school football playoff scores for Saturday, Dec. 2 The undefeated Wimberley Texans will also play The Pfield in the 4A Division II semis, but they'll get a night game at 7:30 on Friday. Liberty Hill hits the road to Cypress to take on Port Neches-Groves in the Class 5A Division II semis at 7 p.m. Friday from Cy-Fair FCU Stadium.Check out all the state semifinal matchups from 2A-6A below. Class 1A teams get a week off and will play their state championship games Dec. 13 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Texas high school football...

Jamison Battle, Ohio State outduel Dawson Garcia, Gophers in Big Ten opener

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:10:09 GMT

Gophers men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson called out his team’s high turnover rate and poor shots early in the shot clock after the blowout loss to San Francisco last Sunday.Recent history repeated itself this Sunday.Minnesota — averaging a Big Ten-worst 14.3 turnovers per game — had 13 giveaways in an 84-74 loss to Ohio State in the Big Ten opener on Sunday night at Value Center Arena in Columbus, Ohio.Last January, Minnesota beat Ohio State 70-67  — one of only two Big Ten wins a season ago. The U’s miscues Sunday, including nine first-half turnovers, put the team in a 42-20 hole, but it battled back in the second half.Minnesota (5-3, 0-1 Big Ten) will look for its first conference win Wednesday against Nebraska. Ohio State (7-1, 1-0) has won six straight.Jamison Battle, who transferred out of Minnesota after last season, had 25 points, including four 3-pointers. After the DeLaSalle graduate hit a trey in the final minutes, he stared down the U bench while holding up three finger...