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Gunfire in Pittsburgh prompts evacuations, draws large police response

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:46:24 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities evacuated neighbors from a Pittsburgh neighborhood on Wednesday after someone reportedly facing eviction began firing from inside a home, with witnesses saying they heard what sounded like hundreds of shots fired.The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office said its people were trying to serve the eviction notice when the occupant began firing in the city's Garfield neighborhood. Witnesses reported that hours into the siege, more gunfire erupted after what sounded like hundreds of shots earlier.A sergeant leading the eviction notice detail suffered an injury unrelated to gunfire and is doing OK, sheriff's office spokesman Mike Manko said.A state police spokesperson said drones were being used. A large number of police and other first responders were at the scene.The shooting occurred a few blocks from a children’s hospital.

How common is your name in Colorado?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:46:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Do you think you have a common name? It may not be as common as you think in Colorado. Some of the top names were only popular for a year, like the infamous name Karen, while other names had popularity that spanned across decades. If your name is James or Emma and you were born in Colorado, sorry, you're not that unique. The name James was popular for 30 years between the 1960s through the end of the 1980s, then made a reappearance from 2020 to 2022. Meanwhile, Emma became popular in the 2000s, and to this day, it's still in the top 10 most common names. Orchards still offering apple picking for fall 2023 Some names were only common 50 years ago. The name Michael was in style for five decades from the 1960s to the 2000s. Michael hasn't been in the top 10 since. Other names are becoming increasingly popular. Oliver and Olivia hit the first and second spots in recent years. FOX31 looked through each decade on the Social Security website, which tracks popular baby na...

Private jet crash in Russia kills 10. Wagner chief Prigozhin was on passenger list

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:46:24 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — A private jet crashed in Russia on Wednesday, killing all 10 people aboard, emergency officials said. Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list, but it wasn’t immediately clear if he was on board.Prigozhin’s fate has been the subject of intense speculation ever since he mounted a short-lived mutiny against Russia’s military leadership in late June. The Kremlin said the founder of the Wagner private military company, which fought alongside Russia’s regular army in Ukraine, would be exiled to Belarus.But the mercenary chief has since reportedly popped up in Russia, leading to further questions about his future.A plane carrying three pilots and seven passengers that was en route from Moscow to St. Petersburg went down more than 100 kilometers (60 miles) north of the capital, according to officials cited by Russia’s state news agency Tass. It was not clear if Prigozhin was among those on board, though Russia’s civilian aviation regulator, Rosaviatsi...

Saint-Gobain to close New Hampshire plant blamed for PFAS water contamination

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:46:24 GMT

MERRIMACK, N.H. (AP) — A French company that has been blamed for contaminating drinking water in some New Hampshire communities with a group of chemicals known as PFAS said Wednesday it plans to close its plant there and will work with the state on an ongoing environmental investigation.Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics said in a statement that it will “restructure its composite solutions business in the United States,” after evaluating the company’s business goals and what “is in line with the company’s mission and plan.”The Paris-based company, which bought the Merrimack plant from ChemFAB in 2000, initially believed it wasn’t discharging anything harmful. But the state said that changed in 2004 after the company installed more sophisticated technology. After the company alerted the state, the state Department of Environmental Services determined Saint-Gobain was exceeding state air limits for PFAS, and the company agreed to significantly reduce emissions.PF...

Colorado man accused of killing 10 at supermarket in 2021 is competent for trial, prosecutors say

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:46:24 GMT

By COLLEEN SLEVIN (Associated Press)DENVER (AP) — A Colorado man charged with killing 10 people at a Boulder supermarket in 2021 is competent to proceed toward a trial, prosecutors said Wednesday. The district attorney’s office announced Wednesday that experts at the state mental hospital say Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa no longer has a mental disability that prevents him from helping in his defense and can now participate in the court case against him.A judge still must accept their conclusion in order for criminal proceedings to resume, it said.Earlier this year, defense lawyers confirmed Alissa has schizophrenia, a mental disorder which causes people to have trouble understanding reality.Being deemed mentally competent does not mean Alissa has been cured, just that experts think he is able to understand the proceedings and able to consult with his lawyers about his case, helping them defend him.The March 22, 2021, attack at a King Soopers grocery shocked a state that has see...

Colorado man accused of killing 10 people at a Boulder supermarket in 2021 is competent for trial, prosecutors say

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:46:24 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Colorado man accused of killing 10 people at a Boulder supermarket in 2021 is competent for trial, prosecutors say.

Mayo Clinic Q&A: 5 advances in cancer treatment

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:46:24 GMT

Cynthia Weiss | (TNS) Mayo Clinic News NetworkDEAR MAYO CLINIC: In the past year, several family members have been diagnosed with various types of cancer, including leukemia, melanoma, breast cancer and colon cancer. In talking about treatments, it seems as if there is more available today than in the past. Can you share some of the advances in cancer care? What should I know as far as my risk for cancer?ANSWER: Although the rate of cancer diagnosis has fallen slightly post-COVID-19, cancer remains a common diagnosis in the U.S., affecting almost 2 million people annually. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cancer remains the leading cause of death in the U.S.The chronic nature of cancer is one of the reasons why there is so much research happening with countless organizations, including Mayo Clinic, which is always identifying and evaluating new treatment options to improve outcomes and reduce the burden of cancer for patients and their families.Advancemen...

5 ways to use rotisserie chicken for your next easy dinner

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:46:24 GMT

Julie Giuffrida | Los Angeles Times (TNS)Much as I love to cook, I am unwilling to feel as though I am working inside the oven while trying to get dinner on the table. I’m all about keeping the cooking to a minimum but still prefer to make my meals at home rather than eating out during the work week. My solution is this compromise: rotisserie chicken.One of my favorite go-tos, rotisserie chicken is a terrific starting point, and one chicken can provide several meals. It is available at most local grocery stores, though quick-service restaurants such as Pollo a la Brasa, California Chicken Cafe and Zankou Chicken often do a better job and offer the convenience of having your bird ready and waiting for you to pick up if you call ahead to order it. Yes, you can also order some side dishes and bring home a full meal, but my fridge is often full of leftovers begging to be part of another meal.When I don’t have a lot of leftovers hanging around, there are plenty of staples and pantry item...

At least 1 dead, 1 missing as Tropical Storm Franklin batters Dominican Republic

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:46:24 GMT

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Tropical Storm Franklin unleashed heavy floods and landslides in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday after making landfall in the country’s southern region, killing at least one person and injuring two others.The storm was expected to swirl for most of the day above the island of Hispaniola that the Dominican Republic shares with Haiti. Forecasters warned the storm could drop up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) of rain in the Dominican Republic, with a maximum of 16 inches (41 centimeters) for the country’s western and central regions. Meanwhile, up to 4 inches (10 centimeters) of rain are forecast for Haiti, with nearly 8 inches (20 centimeters) for the country’s eastern regions.“The population of the Dominican Republic must all be right now, without exception, in their homes, the homes of friends and family, or in shelters,” said Juan Manuel Méndez, emergency operations director.The Civil Defense identified the man killed as ...

King Charles offers condolences, support amid B.C., NWT wildfires

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:46:24 GMT

The people affected by the hundreds of wildfires in B.C. and the Northwest Territories are getting a letter of support and condolences from King Charles III.Shared by B.C. Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin Wednesday, the letter from the King says both he and his wife “were desperately concerned to learn of the recent states of emergency declared” in the province and territory.“We recall with great fondness our visit to Yellowknife and the Northwest Territories last year and we can only begin to imagine the heartbreak in those communities as they face this disastrous situation,” the letter continues.A message of condolences and support from His Majesty King Charles III: pic.twitter.com/1jqUq3sZmL— Janet Austin (@LGJanetAustin) August 23, 2023“We know that this Summer has been an incredibly difficult one for Canadians everywhere. Severe flooding, devastating fires, and deteriorating air quality due to smoke have impacted the country from coast to coa...