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Grosjean starts on pole at IndyCar race in Alabama

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:19:07 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — It’s Romain Grosjean’s turn to start up front for Andretti Autosport.The former Formula 1 driver and Swiss-born Frenchman is trying to duplicate teammate Kyle Kirkwood’s pole-to-win performance after claiming the pole position for Sunday’s IndyCar race at Barber Motorsports Park.Grosjean emerged with his third pole and second of the season on Saturday after some of the biggest names failed to make it to the final round, including points leader and reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson, three-time champion Josef Newgarden and two-time winner Will Power.Grosjean, who finished second to Kirkwood at Long Beach, won the pole for the opener at St. Petersburg but finished 18th after colliding with Scott McLaughlin. Now, he’ll look for his first IndyCar win on the physically challenging permanent road course.If the 37-year-old is in a better mood at the track these days than 2022, it’s no surprise. “I’m enjoying myself i...

Barricaded suspect in Jeffco taken into custody

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:19:07 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- Deputies in Jefferson County took a possibly armed suspect who was barricaded in someone's home Saturday afternoon into custody without incident, the sheriff's office said.A shelter-in-place order was put in place for a quarter-mile radius around the house in the 3200 block of Beech Court in Golden, but then lifted after the situation was resolved.According to the Jeffco Sheriff's Office, at 33rd Avenue and Arbutus Street, a patrol vehicle contacted the suspect in a stolen vehicle. The suspect ran away and entered the house.The resident of the house was able to exit it safely after the suspect entered.SWAT assisted on scene with the sheriff's office deputies.FOX31 will provide updates as they become available.

Broncos add to defense in 2023 NFL Draft

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:19:07 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Broncos had five picks in the 2023 NFL Draft with the first selection slated for the second round. How did the Broncos get so far down in the pecking order? Star quarterback Russell Wilson and head coach Sean Payton. Denver traded two first-round, two second-round and a fifth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft for Wilson along with other current players at the time. That depleted the team of all draft picks it had in the queue. The Broncos acquired a first-round pick from the Miami Dolphins when they traded Bradley Chubb, but gave that up when they made a deal with the New Orleans Saints to hire Payton, as he was still under contract with the team. Avalanche force Game 7 with win over Kraken in Seattle The Broncos didn't have a first-round pick last year (see Russell Wilson trade above) but before that, the last time the team didn't have a first-round pick was in 2012, when they signed quarterback Peyton Manning.Denver traded up with the Detroit Lions f...

Wisconsin police officers help 84-year-old man escape van on fire

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:19:07 GMT

KENOSHA, Wisconsin (WISN) — Kenosha police helped an elderly man get out of his van just in time as it burst into flames.Donald Schmelling told WISN 12 News he was driving on Sheridan Road in Kenosha around 9 p.m. Tuesday, when he heard his tire pop.“I was looking for a place to stop and all of the sudden the sparks came, because when the tire went flat, the rims hit the road, that’s where the sparks came from,” Schmelling said.The sparks created a streak of fire along Sheridan Road, like a stunt scene in Hollywood.A Kenosha police officer, luckily right behind with his dash camera recording.Drivers reported the man’s van for reckless driving, and an officer nearby was there just in time.The van then burst into flames. By the time Schmelling pulled over in front of St. Mark Catholic Church at 73rd Street and 12th Avenue, officers ran to the burning van to help him to safety.“By the time the officers are there and you’re getting out of the va...

Jack Nicholson watches on courtside as LA Lakers dominate Memphis Grizzles to end series

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:19:07 GMT

(CNN) — Hollywood great Jack Nicholson watched the LA Lakers put on a dominant display against the Memphis Grizzles Friday in Game 6 of the first-round series.Cameras captured the longtime Lakers fan embracing and chatting to LeBron James before the game in a moment widely shared on social media. According to ESPN, the 86-year-old actor has not been seen in his usual seat at the Lakers’ arena since last season’s opening game.Determined to avoid a Game 7 in Memphis, the Lakers beat the second-seeded Grizzles 125-85 to end the series. D’Angelo Russell starred with 31 points, a playoff-career best, while James added 22 points.The Lakers led by 17 at halftime and went into the final period leading 100-67.The seventh seeded Lakers, who won four of the six games, now await the winner of the series between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors.That Western Conference first-round playoff series will go to a seventh and decisive game after the Kings beat the ...

Border detention facilities reach capacity amid spike in migrants

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:19:07 GMT

(CNN) — Detention facilities along the US-Mexico border have surpassed capacity as a growing number of migrants cross into the United States leading up to the May 11 expiration of a Covid-era border restriction known as Title 42, according to a Department of Homeland Security official.As of Saturday morning, there were more than 20,500 migrants in US Customs and Border Protection custody along the US southern border, the official said, stressing the number of people in custody fluctuates throughout the day.The Rio Grande Valley sector, which encompasses south Texas, had nearly 7,000 migrants in custody as of Saturday morning, the Homeland Security official said. The majority are Venezuelans.Officials have seen an uptick in migrants crossing the US-Mexico border in anticipation of the expiration of Title 42, which was invoked at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic and has allowed border authorities to quickly expel certain migrants. There have been around 7,000 daily encounte...

Search area widened for Texas gunman after 5 killed

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:19:07 GMT

CLEVELAND, Texas (AP) — A Texas sheriff said Saturday that authorities have widened the search area for a man suspected of killing five of his neighbors near Houston.San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers told reporters the search area for 38-year-old Francisco Oropeza could now be as large as “10 or 20 miles” as the gunman remained at large more than 15 hours after the shooting Friday night.The shooting happened near the town of Cleveland, about 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of Houston. Capers said Oropeza may still have a weapon.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.CLEVELAND, Texas (AP) — A Texas man went next door with a rifle and fatally shot five of his neighbors, including an 8-year-old boy and a teenage girl, after the family asked him to stop firing rounds in his yard because they were trying to sleep, authorities said Saturday.The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Francisco Oropeza, remained at large more than 12 hours after the shooting ...

Soggy weather returns Sunday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:19:07 GMT

After having a nice spring day to wrap up the work week, a weather system now heading into New England will continue to bring in soggy weather for Sunday. Showers and mist are expected most of the day, with a break in the steadier rain midday and early afternoon. The heaviest rain moves in Sunday evening with a coastal low passing by. In total, 1/2″ to as much as 3″ of rain is expected through early Monday morning. The rain will also be accompanied by some wind, at times gusting over 20mph.

Meet the Chicago Bears’ 10 picks from the 2023 NFL draft, from OT Darnell Wright to safety Kendall Williamson

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:19:07 GMT

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles checked off his draft weekend to-do list, looking to improve a last-place roster and accelerate the team’s return toward playoff contention.Now that Poles and the Bears have navigated the weekend, we offer you a comprehensive look at each of the players the team selected.Catch up on our draft coverageBears trade down again and select Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright with the No. 10 pick in the NFL draftColumn: Drafting Darnell Wright the latest item on the checklist so the Bears can better evaluate Justin FieldsDay 2 of NFL draft: Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles hits the defense with pair of DTs and CB Tyrique StevensonColumn: After passing on Jalen Carter, the Bears doubled down on DTs Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens. Now they must develop.Column: The Panthers made Bryce Young the No. 1 pick. Here’s why it matters to Ryan Poles and the BearsLocal prospects in the NFL draft: Illinois’ Devon Witherspoon and Northwestern&...

UF draft tracker: LB Ventrell Miller heads to Jacksonville Jaguars

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:19:07 GMT

Florida linebacker Ventrell Miller is staying close to home after the Lakeland native spent the past six years in Gainesville with the Gators.The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Miller No. 121 overall during the NFL draft’s fourth round, allowing the 24-year-old to play before a fan base well familiar with his hard-hitting style, physical toughness and production at UF.“It feels good … being in my backyard,” he said. “It ain’t bad, definitely excited.”Miller also was relieved.December surgery to repair a fracture in his right foot kept him out of the Senior Bowl, the NFL Scouting Combine and Florida’s Pro Day.Because he was unable to go through the draft process, Miller did not expect to hear his name called so early. Some pundits predicted he would be an undrafted free agent.“I was surprised a little bit, knowing I didn’t do anything,” he said. “When they called me, they told me they skipped up some picks to get ...