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Michigan boy uses slingshot to save sister from abduction, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:28 GMT

ALPENA, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan girl was able to escape an attempted kidnapping when her brother used a slingshot to strike the would-be attacker, authorities said this week.Mlive.com reports that the Michigan State Police arrested the accused assailant in the city of Alpena on Wednesday.The 17-year-old's name has not been released though he has been charged as an adult with one count of attempted kidnapping/child enticement, one count of attempted assault to do great bodily harm less than murder, and one count of assault and battery. ‘Unacceptable’: Video of TSA worker’s handling of bomb dog draws outrage Michigan State Police said in a news release that the 8-year-old girl was in her backyard when the alleged assailant came out of the woods, grabbed her and covered her mouth. Authorities said the girl's brother, 13, hit the alleged attacker in the head and chest using a slingshot.Police later arrested the 17-year-old based on another family member's description of the suspe...

First-generation college students earn less than graduates whose parents went to college

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:28 GMT

(The Conversation) - When discussions take place about first-generation college students, often the focus is on how disadvantaged they are in comparison to their peers whose parents went to college.Research we recently conducted shows that first-generation college students experience another form of disadvantage that lasts long after they graduate – and that is: how much they earn.We are sociologists who focus on topics of career progression and class inequality.Using data from the federal Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study for 1992-93 graduates, we found that first-generation college students earn substantially less 10 years after graduation than college graduates whose parents went to college. This is the most recent data available that follows young people for 10 years after they graduate – a time when young adults’ incomes typically become more stable.Substantial wage gapsOur research found that first-generation men and women go on to earn, resp...

South Carolina man sues after being shot 9 times during police welfare check

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:28 GMT

YORK COUNTY, S.C. (WJZY) — A South Carolina man who survived being shot nine times – including once in the backside of the head – during a welfare check, has filed a lawsuit against the county and sheriff's office over the incident, his legal team announced. Deputies with the York County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) responded to calls regarding a welfare check on May 7, 2021, along East Highway 324. The 2023 lawsuit is being filed by Trevor Mullinax and his mother, Tammy Beason. According to the family attorney and South Carolina House Representative Justin Bamberg, Mullinax was having a severe emotional breakdown and was suicidal. Bamberg states a family member had called 911 to report his mental health emergency. The family member reportedly provided the dispatcher with numbers for both Mullinax and his mother. Watch Tuesday's news conference with Bamberg and Beason here: Mullinax's mother was speaking to him through the driver's side window of his ...

24 dogs pulled from building fire in Texas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:28 GMT

TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - Dozens of dogs were rescued from a structure fire in Temple on Friday morning.Temple Fire and Rescue responded to the report of a structure fire in the area of S. 22nd Street and Heritage Street at approximately 11:38 a.m. The first crews on the scene found heavy smoke coming from a home located at 806 S. 22nd Street. The fire was called in by nearby workers who noticed smoke in the area.Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames and brought the incident under control at 11:50 a.m. However, tactics quickly turned to rescue when it was noted there were several animals in the house. Firefighters pulled 24 dogs from inside the structure. At first, only six were found to be alert and breathing on their own. Through vigorous stimulation, providing oxygen and some medical care, firefighters and EMS crews were able to successfully revive 14 of the 18 remaining dogs which suffered from smoke inhalation. No residents were home at the time of the call, and no other ...

Joey Gallo’s HR lands him in leadoff spot again, but not the Twins’ record book

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:28 GMT

Hitting leadoff seemed to agree with Joey Gallo on Saturday, so Rocco Badlelli penciled him atop the order for Sunday’s series finale against the Chicago Cubs at Target Field.“He was begging for it after the game yesterday,” Baldelli said.In his first career start batting leadoff, Gallo went 2 for 5 with a home run and four RBIs. That broke up a 3-for-32 skid over Gallo’s previous 12 games.“I think the initial shock of seeing his name there snapped him into a really good place,” Baldelli said.Gallo’s three-run home run off Cubs starter Hayden Wesneski in the third was celebrated for “breaking” StatCast because MLB’s stat-gathering system didn’t have an immediate read on it. With no official reading, social erupted into superlatives.But on Sunday, the homer officially came down in the second deck in right-center field, 421 from home plate. It came on a 94.1 mph fastball and traveled at 110.6 mph off the bat. Impressive by any standard, but not even among the longest 54 home runs hit ...

Tri-City’s offense backs Johnson’s first pro start

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:28 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Tri-City ValleyCats (2-0) had their offense lead the charge for the second straight night, this time with a 6-1 victory against the Trois-Rivières Aigles (0-2) on Saturday at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Tri-City opened the scoring in the second inning. Jakob Goldfarb led off the bottom of the frame with a double off Tucker Smith. Goldfarb advanced to third on a fly ball from Carson McCusker. Zach Biermann reached on an error from second baseman Ethan Hunt, which allowed Goldfarb to score and give the ‘Cats a 1-0 advantage.The Aigles tied up the game in the fourth. Brock Ephan worked a one-out walk-off of Joe Johnson. Rodrigo Orozco moved Ephan to second on a single. Ricardo Sanchez loaded the bases after an infield single. Ephan scored on a passed ball to notch the game at one.Goldfarb reached on an error from Ephan in the bottom half of the fourth. McCusker singled an...

Missouri student suspended after reporting teacher used racial slur

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:28 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A sophomore at a Missouri high school who recorded a teacher using a racial slur during class was suspended for three days.Mary Walton, a student at Glendale High School in Springfield, said she was told Friday that she would not be allowed to return to school until Wednesday because she violated district policy on inappropriate use of electronic devices, the Springfield News-Leader reported.The teacher, whose name has not been released, was put on paid administrative leave after using the racial slur on Tuesday.On Saturday, attorney Natalie Hull said she plans to issue a “demand letter” in an effort to get the suspension lifted so Walton can return to class as soon as Monday. The family is also seeking an apology, Hull said. Foggy and humid start Sunday, storms expected by 2 p.m. Walton said the teacher used the racial slur six times — two of which were recorded on her video. Walton wasn't sure what prompted the exchange but she said the teacher asked...

Turkish news agencies offer competing results from presidential election deciding Erdogan’s future

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:28 GMT

By SUZAN FRASER and ZEYNEP BILGINSOY (Associated Press)ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A pair of news outlets in Turkey provided different partial results from the country’s presidential election Sunday, with the state-run news agency indicating with three-quarters of ballot boxes counted that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would squeak out a victory but an opposition-leaning agency saying the contest was headed toward a run-off.The state-run Anadolu Agency said Erdogan was leading with 51% of the vote, while Kemal Kilicdaroglu, his main challenger, had garnered 43% after 75% of ballot boxes were tallied. The ANKA news agency said that with ballots from 76% of boxes counted, Erdogan had won 48% compared to Kilicdaroglu’s 46%. If no candidate secures more than 50% of the vote, the top two vote-getters will face a run-off on May 28. Further complicating the picture, the opposition candidate’s party accused Anadolu of manipulating results, insisting that Kilicdaroglu was ...

Oakland A’s prized pitching prospect to meet with doctor who performed Brock Purdy’s surgery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:28 GMT

OAKLAND — Oakland A’s right-hander Mason Miller is meeting with Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday to help determine the severity of the elbow injury that’s kept him out for the last week.A’s manager Mark Kotsay said Miller is flying to Dallas on Monday to be examined by Meister, who performed elbow surgery on 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in March. Purdy’s ulnar collateral ligament needed to be repaired after he was hurt in the NFC Championship game in January.Miller last pitched on May 7 in Kansas City, and one day later, the A’s later revealed that Miller had experienced tightness in his right elbow during that outing and was sent home from the trip to be examined in the Bay Area.Last Tuesday, Kotsay told reporters in New York that the exam revealed “a clean, structural MRI” and there was hope Miller might begin to play catch as soon as the end of this week. Two days later, though, Miller was placed on the 15-day injured list with the A’s saying they...

Turkish news agencies offer different results from election deciding future of incumbent Erdogan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:28 GMT

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A pair of news outlets in Turkey provided different partial results from the country’s presidential election Sunday, with the state-run news agency indicating with three-quarters of ballot boxes counted that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would squeak out a victory but an opposition-leaning agency saying the contest was headed toward a run-off.The state-run Anadolu Agency said Erdogan was leading with 51% of the vote, while Kemal Kilicdaroglu, his main challenger, had garnered 43% after 75% of ballot boxes were tallied. The ANKA news agency said that with ballots from 76% of boxes counted, Erdogan had won 48% compared to Kilicdaroglu’s 46%. If no candidate secures more than 50% of the vote, the top two vote-getters will face a run-off on May 28. Further complicating the picture, the opposition candidate’s party accused Anadolu of manipulating results, insisting that Kilicdaroglu was narrowly leading with 47.42% to Erdogan’s 46.80%.Istanbul May...