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1 girl found dead and 5 still missing after large Alaska landslide

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:05:39 GMT

(CNN) — A girl was found dead and five others are still missing after a large landslide covered a highway near a remote community in southeast Alaska on Monday, according to the state’s Department of Public Safety.The landslide was reported Monday around 9 p.m. local time on the Zimovia Highway near Wrangell, and a preliminary survey by emergency responders determined it had walloped three single-family residences in its path, the department said in a release Tuesday. State troopers have assumed command of the search and rescue effort, although ground search efforts are temporarily paused until the slide can be assessed for safety issues by a geologist, they said.The girl who died was found during initial search and rescue efforts Monday night, public safety department spokesperson Austin McDaniel told CNN. He did not provide the girl’s age.Three adults and two juveniles remain missing, McDaniel said. One woman was rescued and is receiving medical ...

Patriots Foundation teams up with Goodwill to distribute food baskets in Roxbury

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:05:39 GMT

Patriots players served up support for families in need Tuesday, handing out Thanksgiving food baskets to people in Roxbury. The Patriots Foundation teamed up with Goodwill for the event with the goal of helping more families put dinner on the table. Speaking with 7NEWS, event attendees shared their gratitude. “I think it’s very wonderful,” said Gigi Fedna. “Especially out here, sometimes, families are struggling.” “It’s definitely a helping hand,” she said. Two hundred families ultimately lined up at the Morgan memorial Goodwill headquarters in Roxbury to score a thanksgiving basket hand-delivered by a Patriots player.“It means a lot for us to be able to be out here and make a difference,” said Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott. “It shows they care,” said event attendee Famara Jane. This marked the 30th year the New England Patriots Foundation is teaming up with Goodwill to give back for Thanksgiving.It was the first time since 2019, though, that P...

King Philip blanks Franklin as head coach Brian Lee earns his 150th win

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:05:39 GMT

In the 71st all-time meeting and 63rd around Thanksgiving, King Philip used a fiery first half to emerge with a 35-0 victory over Franklin at Fenway Park.The game wasn’t just about town pride, celebrating the holiday or taking in the legendary venue. King Philip secured the Hockomock League title with the victory, something a loss against Franklin last season kept them from a year ago.“It’s awesome,” said King Philip coach Brian Lee, who earned his 150th career win in the process. “And to do it here, 150, it’s pretty crazy. It doesn’t seem like I have been doing it that long.”It was also the final test before the Warriors’ Div. 2 state championship matchup against Marshfield, and the explosive performance has the team looking poised for a push.The Warriors started with the ball, but the Panthers defense put up a tough defensive stand. This momentum would not last for long, however, as King Philip would force a fumble on Franklin’s first offensive play.Immediately after taking ...

U.S. fighter aircraft strike Hezbollah targets in Iraq after attacks on bases

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:05:39 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. fighter aircraft struck two Hezbollah operations centers in Iraq in response to attacks on U.S. bases that have escalated alongside Israel’s operations against Hamas in Gaza, two defense officials said.They said attacks on U.S. bases included the first use of a short-range ballistic missile against U.S. troops, which happened Tuesday.The U.S. fighter jets struck Kataib Hezbollah operations center and a Kataib Hezbollah Command and Control node near Al Anbar and Jurf al Saqr, south of Baghdad, on Tuesday, the officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity to provide additional sensitive details of the attacks. There were Kataib Hezbollah personnel at both sites at the time of the strikes but the officials said they could not yet confirm whether anyone there was killed.The U.S. strike followed another immediate, unplanned retaliatory strike by an AC-130 gunship that was in the air when the Iranian-backed militants fired two short-range ballistic missil...

1 in custody, 1 at large after Rexdale stabbing

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:05:39 GMT

Toronto police say one suspect is in custody and a second remains at large after a stabbing in Rexdale on Tuesday night.It happened shortly after 7 p.m. in the Kipling Avenue and Brookmere Road area.Officers located a male with stab wounds at the scene. He was taken to hospital with undisclosed injuries.Stabbing: **UPDATE**Kipling Ave & Brookmere Rd area-1 male in custody-1 outstanding suspect -updated description male white, light colored hair, thin, clean shaven,6'0, black jacket, black jeans, black boots-ongoing investigation #GO2693178^av— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) November 22, 2023

Bears release quarterback, sign two defensive players from practice squad

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:05:39 GMT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears have released a quarterback and signed two defensive players from the practice squad, according to a press release from the team Tuesday.Team officials said they have released quarterback Trace McSorley from the practice squad, while also signing free safety Adrian Colbert and defensive end Michael Dwumfour to the active roster. Bears, DJ Moore team up with Salvation Army to feed migrants Thanksgiving dinner McSorley threw for 9,899 yards and 77 touchdowns compared to just 25 interceptions as a three-year starter for the Penn State Nittany Lions in college, where he was a two-time second-team All-Big Ten selection, 2016 Big Ten Conference Champion, and 2017 Fiesta Bowl MVP.The Ashburn, Virginia-native was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. In nine career games with the Ravens from 2019-22, McSorley threw for 504 yards, one touchdown and five interceptions. McSorley's one career touchdown pass came on the ...

Hill Harper leaving 'The Good Doctor' as he runs for Senate

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:05:39 GMT

(The Hill) -- Hill Harper is reportedly exiting “The Good Doctor” amid the actor’s bid for a Michigan Senate seat.The performer, who plays Dr. Marcus Andrews on the ABC drama, won’t be appearing on the show’s upcoming seventh season, according to TVLine, which was first to report the news.Harper “feels strongly that there is a crisis in American democracy — too often, government only works for the rich and powerful while the rest of us struggle to find a voice,” his campaign spokesperson told the outlet on Monday. Biden orders US flags lowered in memory of former first lady Rosalynn Carter “Hill is dedicating his efforts full time to fixing that, and he’s running for the U.S. Senate as an active union member to give working people more of a voice in Congress,” the spokesperson said.Harper’s campaign didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment by ITK.The 57-year-old “CSI-NY” alum announced in July that he was entering the race for Sen. Debbie Stabenow’s (D) seat. Stabe...

World's tallest, fastest roller coaster is coming to a Six Flags theme park

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:05:39 GMT

(WHTM) -- Six Flags has announced that the world's tallest, longest, and fastest roller coaster will be built at one of its amusement parks overseas. The coaster, called Falcon's Flight, is expected to reach a height of 640 feet and top speeds of 156 miles per hour. The roller coaster will be built at Six Flags Qiddya, located in Saudi Arabia. Intamin, the ride's manufacturer, said Falcon's Flight is an Exa Coaster, a classification given to roller coasters over 600 feet. That's taller than the Kingda Ka, currently the world's tallest coaster that stands at 456 feet. ‘Beauty and the Beast’ attraction closing at Disney California theme park Falcon's Flight will reportedly have a 640-foot difference between its highest and lowest point. The height and speed records will be achieved by a dive off a large cliff.The ride will also be over 13,000 feet long, which is nearly a mile longer than the current longest coaster in the world: the Steel Dragon 2000 in Japan. That coaster is over ...

Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio looking for new 'Karate Kid'

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:05:39 GMT

(WJW) — The world is getting a new "Karate Kid" movie, whether it wanted one or not. Along with the announcement of the movie — which is going to star the original kid himself Ralph Macchio and film legend Jackie Chan, who starred in the 2010 Jaden Smith vehicle "The Karate Kid" — comes the news the studio is hosting an open casting call to fill the titular role. Taylor Swift shakes off wardrobe mishap during Eras Tour show in Brazil A video dropped Tuesday depicting Chan and Macchio explaining the process."The global search for the star of our new film starts right now. So let's wax on, wax off, everybody," Macchio said in the video, quoting the one and only Mr. Miyagi (the late Pat Morita).Associated Press photosThe Karate Kid franchise has seen a resurgence since the show "Cobra Kai", which also stars Macchio, dropped on Netflix. Rolling Stones coming to Soldier Field next summer "Kids see the show and then tell their parents, 'Hey, you should check this out. It's reall...

AMBER Alert issued for two children abducted in Kyle

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:05:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An AMBER alert was issued after two children were abducted in Kyle on Tuesday, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.Jaylynn Webber-Daniels, 6, and Jordyn Webber-Daniels, 6, were last seen with suspect Kylei Glasgow, 20, according to officials.The Kyle Police Department said two children were abducted in Kyle on Tuesday | Courtesy Kyle PDAccording to the Kyle Police Department, both children were taken by Glasgow, an adult family friend, to go fishing. Officials said they left the Plum Creek neighborhood at 10:30 a.m., and "their mother has not heard from then since."Glasgow was described as driving a gold 2010 Toyota Highlander with Texas license plate 9DV2390.Kyle PD said Glasgow left her cellphone and credit cards at the home and has no way to contact the mother.Anyone who may know the whereabouts of both children and Glasgow are urged to call the Kyle Police Department at (512) 268-3232.