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Shorthanded Celtics enjoy easy victory over Raptors: ‘Winning like that is really fun’

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:19:39 GMT

As they finish out the regular season this weekend, the Celtics have nothing to play for in the standings. They’re locked in to the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.But they still don’t want to lose.“Regardless of who’s playing, I want to win,” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said before Friday’s game against the Raptors.A few inexcusable losses to inferior teams cost the Celtics the No. 1 seed, but Mazzulla has otherwise praised the Celtics’ professionalism throughout the season. No matter who’s on the floor – even Friday’s shorthanded edition – he feels like the Celtics always have a great chance to win, a testament to their depth. Even as they do their best to give their regulars proper rest before the most important games, the Celtics are deep enough to win every night.Friday was the latest example. Without Marcus Smart, Malcolm Brogdon, and at the last moment, Jaylen Brown, the Celtics weren’t the least bit worried. They still had Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Al Horford, R...

Poulin scores milestone goal, Canada beats Czechia

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:19:39 GMT

Captain Marie-Philip Poulin added to her glittering resume Friday with goals No. 100 and 101 for Canada in a 5-1 win over Czechia at the IIHF Women’s World Championship.“I’m running out of adjectives,” said Canadian coach Troy Ryan. “Just a special human, a special player. Just has an ability to change a game at any time.“When we talk about the identity we want as a team, that’s the identity she is as a player. She can beat you with physicality, with defence or with offence. We’re glad she’s Canadian.”Poulin scored her milestone goal in style, finishing off a rapid-fire two-on-one with Blayre Turnbull by tucking a backhand behind Czechia netminder Blanka Skodova at 8:03 of the first period to open the scoring. Poulin switched to her backhand so quickly that Skodova was sliding over to the wrong side of the goal as the Canadian star fired the puck home.The 32-year-old from Beauceville, Que., playing in her 171st game for Can...

University of Oklahoma police checking shots fired report

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:19:39 GMT

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Police on Friday night were investigating a report of shots being fired at the University of Oklahoma and people on campus were told to shelter in place.Campus police received the report around 9:30 p.m. and told people to avoid the South Oval area.However, there was no immediate confirmation any shots had been fired and no injuries were reported.The university initially tweeted: “There is an active shooter at the Van Vleet Oval. Take immediate action now. Run. Hide. Fight!”However, in later tweets the university only said police were investigating “possible shots fired.”No other information was immediately available.The Associated Press

Nailed to a cross, Filipino prays for Ukraine war to end

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:19:39 GMT

SAN PEDRO CUTUD, Philippines (AP) — Eight Filipinos were nailed to crosses to reenact Jesus Christ’s suffering in a bloody Good Friday tradition, including a carpenter, who was crucified for the 34th time with a prayer for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to end because it has made poor people like him more desperate.The real-life crucifixions in the farming village of San Pedro Cutud in Pampanga province north of Manila resumed after a three-year pause due to the coronavirus pandemic. About a dozen villagers registered but only eight people showed up, including 62-year-old carpenter and sign painter Ruben Enaje, who screamed as he was nailed to a wooden cross with a large crowd watching in the scorching summer heat.In a news conference shortly after his crucifixion, Enaje said he prayed for the eradication of the COVID-19 virus and the end of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has contributed to gas and food prices soaring worldwide.“It’s just these two countries involved ...

Lawyer granted release in $460M ‘slip-and-fall’ Ponzi scheme

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:19:39 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas lawyer accused of orchestrating a $460 million “slip-and-fall” Ponzi scheme across the U.S. West was granted release Friday after spending more than a year in federal custody. U.S. District Judge Cam Ferenbach said he was persuaded by Matthew Beasley’s “strong family support” to give the personal injury lawyer a chance at leading a “productive life” as he awaits trial on charges of money laundering and wire fraud. While out of custody, Ferenbach said, Beasley is required to maintain employment and barred from contacting any of the alleged victims in the case or possessing a weapon.Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Schiess told the judge the federal government would appeal the decision and ask for a court order keeping Beasley in custody pending the outcome of the appeal.Beasley was indicted last week in connection with the alleged scheme but has been in custody since March 2022, when he was shot and wounded by FBI agents who arrived at his...

OUPD: The University of Oklahoma campus secure after alert sent about 'active shooter'

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:19:39 GMT

UPDATE: The University of Oklahoma Police Department has canceled the alert and given the All Clear for the situation. No shooter or victim have been located despite earlier reports from a first responder. UPDATE 10:42 p.m. A spokesperson for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol has told KFOR the campus is secure. They will have more information coming during a news conference that will be held soon. There is still a heavy police presence on campus. UPDATE: 10:32 p.m. The latest tweet from the University of Oklahoma is asking students to continue to shelter in place. OU officials say so far they have not found evidence of a shooting but they have not cleared the scene. One police helicopter is leaving the scene. UPDATE: 10:24 p.m. There are conflicting reports coming out. University of Oklahoma officials are not reporting any victims and have not found any evidence. However, a first responder confirmed that one was shot in the stomach. A KFOR producer on the scene also spoke with a member o...

How crime, lack of childcare is hurting Missouri's business industry

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:19:39 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- While the Missouri Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a big milestone, they also want stakeholders to know crime and the lack of childcare is affecting Missouri's economy. According to the chamber, more than 30% of parents in Missouri have left a job or passed on an opportunity in the past year because of childcare. At the same time, Missouri has the fourth highest rate of gun deaths in the country. Missouri Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Dan Mehan said it's hurting the state's business industry. "If we can address that problem, that challenge, we will be much better than other states," Mehan said during the Chamber's 100th anniversary celebration. "We had a company in downtown St. Louis, across the street from Busch Stadium, say, 'we're taking fire on the fourth floor.' Let that sink in, 'we're taking fire on the fourth floor.'" Top Story: Fenton clerk recounts terrifying gunpoint robbery and assault The Show-Me State is a top 10 state for a hos...

State to audit Francis Howell School District on its spending

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:19:39 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - The Missouri State Auditor announced that he is opening an audit of the Francis Howell School District in St. Charles County.Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick said he heard from the public, as well as from a member of the Francis Howell school board and state legislators, asking him to investigate.It all started when the construction of Francis Howell North High School, which was supposed to cost $86 million, instead cost $164 million.The school district released an internal audit of its spending. It concluded that a lot of procedures were violated, and costly additions were made to the project without the proper approval of the school board. Top Story: Fenton clerk recounts terrifying gunpoint robbery and assault "Well, just in general, when you have a member of the board of education that is interested in having the state come in, that’s a big step," Fitzpatrick said. "We try to look at factors, and one of the ones we already know about is the amount over budge...

St. Louis Boys and Girls Club encourages parents to enroll kids in summer camp programs

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:19:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis area parents are starting to enroll their children in summer camps to help keep them busy when the school year ends.There are a variety of programs available in the St. Louis area, and they fill up quickly. Moms and dads are encouraged to act now to enroll their kids in the camps of their choice.The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis have nine locations throughout the region. The organization offers a wealth of activities, scholarships, internships, and mentorship programs.For more information, contact the Boys and Girls Club of Greater St. Louis at 314-335-8000 or check out their website.

One person shot at shopping center parking garage in St. Louis County

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:19:39 GMT

FRONTENAC, Mo. - Police are investigating a shooting at a shopping center Friday.The shooting occurred around 1:30 p.m. at the Plaza Frontenac parking garage. According to a spokesperson for the Frontenac Police Department, before the shots were fired, witnesses heard a disturbance between two people.When the officers arrived on the scene, the two people had already fled the area. Top Story: Fenton clerk recounts terrifying gunpoint robbery and assault Police said the victim was at a nearby hospital 20 minutes after the shooting incident. The victim was treated for a gunshot wound and was later released.No one else was hurt.The whereabouts of the suspect is unknown at this time. The police has not disclosed the identity of the victim. Additional details are limited at this moment. FOX 2 will give updates as more information becomes available.