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San Jose: Infant killed, two other pedestrians injured in collision

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:14 GMT

SAN JOSE – A driver hit and killed an infant and injured two other pedestrians late Tuesday in San Jose, police said.The collision was reported around 11:40 p.m. at the intersection of King Road and Ocala Avenue, according to the San Jose Police Department.The infant was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. A woman and a second child were taken to an area hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.Police said the driver remained at the scene.The intersection was expected remain closed for several hours for an investigation.Additional details about the collision were not immediately available early Wednesday.The infant’s death marked the 27th traffic fatality of the year on city streets. At this time last year, San Jose police had investigated 39 traffic fatalities.Anyone with information related to the case can contact Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408-947-7867 or svcrimestoppers.org.Units are at the intersection of King Rd and Ocala Av for a collision...

Dear Abby: My neighbor found out my income and is spreading lies about me

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:14 GMT

DEAR ABBY: A casual friend and neighbor started doing the books at the company where I work. This means she knows my income, which she didn’t before.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: What if I don’t want to say grace? Advice | Dear Abby: Even the dogs have more say over my own life than I do Advice | Dear Abby: I can’t see them the same way after how they treated my dad Advice | Dear Abby: The bride’s father is throwing a fit about the wedding Advice | Dear Abby: She makes Christmas a nightmare with her bizarre demands We live in a small town and are on several committees together outside of work, including a board for a local charity and the PTO for our kids’ school.Now that she knows how much I make, she’s on my case to be “more generous in my donations” to these groups and is spreading misinformation about my financial situation. For example, when the ...

Wanted for Murder, an Army Vet Escaped to Ukraine — and Fought the Russians

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:14 GMT

Craig Lang was all alone. It was March 2022, and the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine had just begun. There were nightly air raids, the rumble of bombs falling on Kyiv, and cracks of gunfire in the distance. His wife and two children, before leaving for the relative safety of western Ukraine, had been sleeping on mattresses in the hallway, far from windows that could shatter from missile strikes. Weapons and ammunition were being handed out to civilians in the streets of the capital. Lang, who had served in the U.S. Army in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as on Ukrainian front lines following Russia’s first incursion into Crimea and eastern Ukraine in 2014, realized that his combat skills would be useful. He thought to himself, “My country is under attack, I have to do something.” Born in North Carolina, Lang enlisted in the U.S. military at the age of 18. After his service, which ended under murky circumstances, he moved to Ukraine and lived there on and off sin...

‘Astro-fabulous’: 2 Barbie Dolls that blasted into space now on display at Smithsonian museum

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:14 GMT

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1 dead, 4 injured in Fairfax County crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:14 GMT

A teenager is dead, and four other people are in the hospital, after a deadly crash in Burke, Virginia.The crash happened outside the Burke Centre Shopping Center just after 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to Fairfax County police. Officers said four teenagers in a Kia sedan were exiting the shopping center when it collided with a Cadillac traveling along Burke Centre Parkway.Three of the teenagers and the adult occupant of the car were taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. A spokesperson for the department confirmed the death of one teen at the scene of the crash and said an investigation is ongoing.“Detectives do believe that speed was likely a factor in this crash,” department spokesperson Lt. James Curry said during a media update.Burke Center Parkway was closed for about six hours, in both directions, while police completed their investigation. It has now reopened.A map marking the approximate location is included below. Source

Braves host Arizona Diamondbacks, look to break home losing streak

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:14 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks (53-42, third in the NL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (61-32, first in the NL East)Atlanta; Wednesday, 7:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (5-5, 4.98 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 68 strikeouts); Braves: Charlie Morton (10-6, 3.20 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 115 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -218, Diamondbacks +180; over/under is 10 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves are looking to stop their three-game home skid with a victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks.Atlanta has a 31-18 record in home games and a 61-32 record overall. The Braves are 47-4 in games when they out-hit their opponents.Arizona has a 53-42 record overall and a 27-18 record in road games. The Diamondbacks are 40-10 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.The matchup Wednesday is the fifth meeting between these teams this season. The season series is tied 2-2.TOP PERFORMERS: Ronald Acuna Jr. has 25 doubles, a triple and 23 home runs while hitting .334 for the Braves. Se...

Marlins try to stop 8-game road skid, play the Cardinals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:14 GMT

Miami Marlins (53-44, third in the NL East) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (42-53, fourth in the NL Central)St. Louis; Wednesday, 2:15 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (3-8, 4.71 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 99 strikeouts); Cardinals: Dakota Hudson (1-0, 1.80 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, seven strikeouts)BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins hit the road against the St. Louis Cardinals looking to break an eight-game road skid.St. Louis has gone 21-26 at home and 42-53 overall. The Cardinals are 17-38 in games when they have allowed a home run.Miami is 53-44 overall and 23-26 on the road. The Marlins have gone 28-8 in games when they did not allow a home run.The teams meet Wednesday for the seventh time this season. The season series is tied 3-3.TOP PERFORMERS: Nolan Arenado has 18 doubles, two triples and 21 home runs for the Cardinals. Brendan Donovan is 15-for-41 with a double, a triple and three home runs over the past 10 games.Luis Arraez has 19 doubles, a triple and three home runs while hitting ....

Phillies host the Brewers on 4-game home win streak

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:14 GMT

Milwaukee Brewers (52-43, first in the NL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (52-42, second in the NL East)Philadelphia; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Colin Rea (5-4, 4.71 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 67 strikeouts); Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (0-3, 3.26 ERA, .99 WHIP, 27 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Phillies -185, Brewers +155; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies host the Milwaukee Brewers aiming to continue a four-game home winning streak.Philadelphia is 52-42 overall and 26-17 in home games. The Phillies have the fifth-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .423.Milwaukee has gone 26-22 in road games and 52-43 overall. The Brewers have a 34-5 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.The teams square off Wednesday for the second time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Kyle Schwarber leads Philadelphia with 26 home runs while slugging .449. J.T. Realmuto is 10-for-37 with three home runs and seven RBI over the last 10 games.Chri...

Police searching for driver after 4-year-old killed in Hyde Park hit-and-run

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:14 GMT

Authorities are searching for the driver involved in a tragic hit-and-run in Hyde Park on Tuesday night that left a 4-year-old boy dead. Officers responding to a report of a child struck by a vehicle in the area of 165 Wood Ave. around 9:30 p.m. found the boy with life-threatening injuries, according to police. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name has not been released.“Preliminary investigation is that a suspect motor vehicle struck the child, did not stop, and fled the area,” Boston police said in a statement.Police said an accident reconstruction team also responded to the crash site as part of the investigation. Ayone with information about this incident to contact them by calling detectives at 617-343-4470.Those wishing to reach out anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463)This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest up...

Police investigating violent crash in Randolph that left crumpled car on lawn

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:45:14 GMT

Randolph police are investigating a violent crash overnight that left a heavily damaged sedan on the front lawn of a house.Officers responding to a reported crash on Route 28 could be seen looking over vehicle.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.