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Federal officials order grounding of some Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners after Alaska Airlines plane suffers blowout

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:13:29 GMT

(AP) — Federal officials on Saturday ordered the immediate grounding of some Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners until they are inspected after an Alaska Airlines plane suffered a blowout that left a gaping hole in the side of the fuselage.The required inspections take around four to eight hours per aircraft and affect about 171 airplanes worldwide.Alaska Airlines in a statement said that of the 65 737 Max 9 aircraft in its fleet, crews had inspected the paneled-over exits as part of recent maintenance work on 18 planes, and those were cleared to return to service Saturday. The inspection process for the remaining aircraft in the fleet was expected to be completed in the coming days, the company said.An Alaska Airlines jetliner blew out a portion of its fuselage shortly after takeoff 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) above Oregon late Friday, creating a gaping hole that forced the pilots to make an emergency landing as its 171 passengers and six crew members donned oxygen masks.No one was serio...

Police investigating possible shooting in NW Miami-Dade; at least 1 hospitalized

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:13:29 GMT

At least one person was taken to the hospital, as police investigate a possible shooting in Northwest Miami-Dade.Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the incident in the area of Northwest 67th Street and 26th Avenue after 911 calls went out at around 1 a.m., Saturday.“It’s going to be two people possibly shot,” a dispatcher said in radio transmissions.When first responders arrived, they had to cut through plywood that was boarding up what looked to be a units at an abandoned apartment complex.Cameras captured paramedics bringing one person out of the second-story unit on a stretcher and putting them inside an ambulance.It remains unclear whether this patient was shot or is suffering from a different kind of injury.Police have not confirmed whether not a second victim was also taken to the hospital. As of late Saturday afternoon, they have not responded to 7News’ request for more information.

State police find missing elderly woman in Burlington using helicopter

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:13:29 GMT

State police located a missing elderly woman in Burlington Thursday evening using infrared equipment from one of their helicopters.State police said the crew of “Air 5” received a notice of a missing woman living with dementia who reported to possibly be driving a red Toyota.“Air 5 began searching the area and quickly located a vehicle stopped in the breakdown lane of Route 3 southbound in Burlington. Using the helicopter’s FLIR (Forward Looking InfraRed) and color cameras, the crew — Sgt. Kristopher Malm and Troopers Kenneth Dinjian and Brendan Crowther — confirmed the vehicle was a red Toyota and directed patrols the State Police-Concord Barracks and Burlington Fire and EMS to the location.”Another state police trooper confirmed the missing woman was stopped in the vehicle. The woman was transported to a nearby hospital.

Boston City Councilor deactivates X after retaking oath of office

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:13:29 GMT

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson’s X account has been deactivated following a tumultuous week in which she had to retake the oath of office before she could be legally allowed to start her duties for her second term.As of Saturday morning, users trying to access the councilor’s account on the platform formerly known as Twitter were met with the following messages: “This account doesn’t exist… Try searching for another,” and “This Post is from an account that no longer exists.”Fernandes Anderson did not immediately respond to Herald messages about the account Saturday. An automated email response included links to her now deactivated X account, and active Instagram and Facebook accounts as well as her council profile.The councilor made an Instagram post Saturday morning, advertising resources for the city’s older residents.“Empowering Boston’s seniors!,” the post stated. “Connect with the Age Strong Commission for personalized support and guidance in navigating sp...

Old North Church’s George Washington bust revitalized (Photos)

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:13:29 GMT

After well over a century, everyone starts showing their age.But there’s good news for the marble bust of George Washington housed at the Old North Church: a specialist named Christopher Gutierrez knows all the tricks to fix any blemish.“Today we are working on the restoration cleaning of the sculpture of General George Washington, president George Washington to the rest of us,” Gutierrez said Saturday as he approached the bust with an ultraviolet light. “First steps are going to be to give it a thorough inspection and both visually and with a black light to make sure that there are no defects within the marble. … My guess is there’s probably nothing wrong with it, just it needs a cleaning.”That wasn’t the case for the four wooden angels across the church, up on the balcony with the organ, which had been busted up pretty badly in years past. Gutierrez said they’d just returned from the shop of the company where he works as lead t...

Shots fired at apartment complex in El Cajon; one dead

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:13:29 GMT

EL CAJON, Calif. -- Shots rang out at an apartment complex in El Cajon Saturday afternoon, prompting a response from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.Authorities told FOX 5 the incident occurred on the 1600 block of Hilton Head Court around 12:43 p.m. Shots rang out at an apartment complex in El Cajon Saturday afternoon, prompting a response from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. When deputies arrived, two people -- a man and a woman of unknown age -- were found with gunshot wounds. SDSO said the woman was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, while the man was pronounced dead at the scene.There does not appear to be any outstanding suspects at this time, according to authorities. No further details are presently available. An investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Anyone who may have information related to this incident is encouraged to call Crime stoppers at (619) 235-8477.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Popular Bayfront seafood eatery bids farewell to longtime employee

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:13:29 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Her last name happens to mirror the business that led her down a decades-long career path. It was a pivotal moment for The Fish Market San Diego when Suzanne Fish poured the restaurant's very first cocktail for a guest on opening day in December of 1989.This now-famed seafood eatery, located in the Embarcadero, is bidding farewell to the lifer who is now retiring as the outgoing general manager for the renowned establishment. Cosmic phenomenon: King tides returning to San Diego coastline The team at The Fish Market said, "Suzanne Fish has been the heartbeat of our beautiful Bayfront restaurant. Luckily for our team and our guests -- past, present & future -- she has instilled that compassion and hospitality in those who will show up tomorrow to open the front door and follow in her footsteps."While reflecting on her time with San Diego's bustling flagship restaurant, Suzanne told FOX 5 that she's learned that "you can run a successful business and still put people...

San Diego FBI's 'Most Wanted' in 2024

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:13:29 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- From suspected kidnappers, terrorists and cold bloody killers, the FBI San Diego Field Office has a target on the back of several at large fugitives.With the New Year in full force, agents are tracking several people who have been named to the federal agency's "Most Wanted" list due to allegations of criminal activity. Here's a look at fugitives wanted by the FBI as of Jan. 6, 2024 (all cases featured here relate to the FBI San Diego Field Office): CSI San Diego: What it takes to be a criminalist in America’s Finest City Juan Laureano-Arvizu(FBI)Known to go by aliases like "Miguel Angel Castro-Aguayo," "Jorge Esparza," "Chaquetin" and others, the FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to this man's arrest.Laureano-Arvizu is being sought in San Diego for a series of violent crimes, including murder, attempted murder of a police officer, kidnapping for ransom, robbery, attempted kidnapping, shooting at an inhabited occupied structure, attempte...

2 in custody, 1 seriously injured in Moss Park shooting

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:13:29 GMT

Two people are in custody following a shooting in Moss Park.Police were called to the area of Sherbourne Street and Dundas Street East just before 5:15 p.m. Saturday for reports of a shooting inside a store.Once on scene, police recovered shell casings and a firearm.Two people were taken into custody. Their ages and genders were not immediately available.Paramedics say they transported a man to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Death toll from Minnesota home fire rises to three kids; four others in family remain hospitalized

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:13:29 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The number of children who died as a result of a fire in their St. Paul home has risen to three, family members said Saturday.At a news conference, Pa Cheng Vang, the children’s father, said he was grateful for the community’s support since the fire broke out early Wednesday. He was at work at the time.The children were identified as 5-year-old twin girls Sivntxhi Vang and Ntshiab Si Vang, and a 4-year-old boy, Manj Those Nutj Vang. Sivntxhi died Wednesday. The family announced the two other deaths Saturday,A 1-year-old and their 28-year-old mother remained hospitalized in critical condition, they said. Two other children also remain hospitalized, but their conditions have improved.“I highly encourage every single family to start practicing fire drills at home, especially in the middle of the night,” the father told reporters. “I don’t want any family, or the community, to see faces (in the) same condition as my family.”St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter joine...