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- Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continuesTampa Bay All-Star shortstop Wander Franco was placed on administrative leave through June 1 under an agreement between Major League Baseball and the players’ association while the investigation continues in an alleged relationship with a minor Read more »Source: ABC News: Top Stories | Published: March 28, 2024 - 11:50 am
- Prosecutors say Trump team trying to 'rewrite indictment' in bid to toss Georgia caseAttorneys for Donald Trump are back in a Georgia courtroom today to argue that the election charges against the him should be dismissed on First Amendment grounds. Read more »Source: ABC News: Top Stories | Published: March 28, 2024 - 11:27 am
- Bridge collapse live updates: First responders called out to people on bridgeA container ship struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday. Read more »Source: ABC News: Top Stories | Published: March 28, 2024 - 11:20 am
- Palestinian Authority announces a new Cabinet as it faces calls for reformThe Palestinian Authority has announced the formation of a new Cabinet as it faces international pressure to reform Read more »Source: ABC News: Top Stories | Published: March 28, 2024 - 10:14 am
- Applications for US unemployment benefits dip to 210,000 in strong job marketThe number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, another sign that the labor market remains strong and most workers enjoy extraordinary job security Read more »Source: ABC News: Top Stories | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:58 am
- Ford to trim workforce at plant that builds its F-150 Lightning as sales of EVs slowFord will drastically cut the number of hourly workers at its factory that builds the Ford F-150 Lightning as sales of electric vehicles slow, according to a media report Read more »Source: ABC News: Top Stories | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:25 am
- Pope, looking strong, issues marching orders to priests during Holy Thursday MassPope Francis is urging his priests to avoid “clerical hypocrisy” and treat their flocks with mercy Read more »Source: ABC News: Top Stories | Published: March 28, 2024 - 7:50 am
- Powerball jackpot jumps to $935 million after no match for Wednesday's numbersNo ticket had Wednesday's winning numbers: 37, 46, 57, 60, 66 and bonus number 8. Read more »Source: ABC News: Top Stories | Published: March 28, 2024 - 7:50 am
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- Man arrested in connection with ‘peeping Tom' incidents in BrightonA man who peeped into windows in Boston’s Brighton neighborhood last week has been arrested, Boston police said Thursday. Francis Gomez, 36, was arrested Wednesday on warrants for two incidents that occurred on Donnybrook Road and Beechcroft Street, police said. Gomez, of Brighton, was caught with a flashlight walking around a woman’s Beechcroft Street yard on March 17 and peeping in her window, police said. When officers arrived, they searched all over the neighborhood for Gomez but found no one, according to police. Officers, however, did find a plastic chair in her driveway that was faced toward her bedroom, police said. Gomez will be arraigned in Brighton District Court. More Massachusetts news Massachusetts 2 hours ago Tourist from Mass. ID'd after being swept away by current in Puerto Rico Maine 16 hours ago Mass. man gets 40 years in prison for fatal attack on domestic partner on Maine beach robotics 21 hours ago Robotic police dog shot multiple times, credited with averting potential bloodshed Read more »Source: Massachusetts – NECN | Published: March 28, 2024 - 5:43 am
- Tourist from Mass. ID'd after being swept away by current in Puerto RicoA tourist from Massachusetts who was swept away by the current on a Puerto Rico beach this week has been identified. The incident occurred at about 3:58 p.m. Wednesday at La Pared Beach in Luquillo, police said. The Coast Guard and other agencies are searching for Samuel Maturi Wanjiru, 26, who disappeared from the beach, authorities said. Jesús Márquez, mayor of Luquillo, told Telemundo Puerto Rico that it’s a very complicated time of year for coastal towns, since the surges are high energy for this season and because of the large number of people who go to the beaches. “In fact, many more people are expected in Luquillo starting Thursday, but we already started today with a tragedy,” Márquez said in part Wednesday. “He was walking in flat waters. He sank because in this area, there are areas with underwater falls and they are not for this time when the swell is this way — the currents dragged him.” Márquez said Wanjiru was in the military and on vacation spending the holidays on the island. He said the 26-year-old was apparently married to a “young Puerto Rican woman.” No further information was immediately available. More Massachusetts news robotics 21 hours… Read more »Source: Massachusetts – NECN | Published: March 28, 2024 - 4:47 am
- Dozens of Lawrence residents lose power after car crashes into utility polesDozens of residents in Lawrence, Massachusetts, are without power Thursday morning after a crash knocked down utility poles. The incident occurred near the intersection of Myrtle Street, where utility crews were seen in bucket trucks working to restore power. The crash caused a lot of damage after a car slammed into a fence and cracked multiple utility poles in half, yanking power lines down in the process. The National Grid outage map shows 85 customers in the dark with an estimated restoration time of noon. The cause of the crash or the driver’s condition wasn’t immediately known. Drivers should avoid the section of Lawrence Street right near the Hayden-Schofield baseball fields, as utility crews continue to work to restore power. This is creating congestion in the area. More Lawrence news lawrence Mar 27 Man wanted in Christmas Eve killing at Lawrence nightclub lawrence Mar 22 Provisional Lawrence police chief placed on leave, mayor says lawrence Mar 19 Lawrence police cracking down on illegal dirt bikes Read more »Source: Massachusetts – NECN | Published: March 28, 2024 - 3:43 am
- Fire breaks out in Norwell homeA fire broke out in a home in Norwell, Massachusetts, early Thursday morning. The fire occurred on Upper Ferry Lane. It’s unclear what caused the fire or if any injuries were reported. This story will be updated once more information becomes available. More Norwell news Nov 29, 2023 2 Lamborghinis stolen from Norwell dealership parking lot Marshfield Mar 21, 2022 ‘Tragic': Norwell Community Mourns Teen Killed in Marshfield Crash Massachusetts Dec 10, 2020 Norwell Police Officer Rescues Family From Burning Home Read more »Source: Massachusetts – NECN | Published: March 28, 2024 - 3:24 am
- Widespread cuts in newly approved Boston Public Schools budget: ‘This is how we repay them?'Changes are on the way to Boston Public Schools after leaders approved a new budget for the city’s school system — and now, 70% of those schools are facing cuts. The cuts will be spread out across the district, but some schools will feel those cuts more than others. Superintendent Mary Skipper said the cuts are being done strategically and decisions are student-centered. This $1.5 billion budget passed in a 5 to 2 vote at Wednesday night’s school committee meeting, with a lot of parents, teachers and paraprofessionals raising concerns about what it will mean to the district. The city promised $81 million of this budget — $30 million going directly to schools, including $20 million for inclusive education. The end of ESSER funding – or those post-pandemic dollars meant to help fund education over the past few years – creates large holes in the budget. To try to reduce impacts, the district identified $17 million in efficiencies in its operations, and $10 million in classroom consolidation savings. But parents and teachers who spoke out before the budget vote Wednesday night are very concerned about the impact of cuts to staffing levels at 70% of the schools in the district.… Read more »Source: Massachusetts – NECN | Published: March 28, 2024 - 2:18 am
- First Alert: Heavy rain impacts Thursday morning, evening commutesIt’s rain. Again. Some of it will be heavy at times. Other times, it will be misty or light. But the day is awash in wet weather and cool temperatures. Flood Watches are up across the area. Beware of ponding water in both commutes and some localized flooding. All told, we’ll see 1-2+ inches of rain. Yes, it’s less than we saw on Saturday, but with saturated soil and rivers already at bank full, it could put us over the edge. Thankfully, we won’t see this in a matter of an hour or two. It’s spread over a period of 24+ hours, which should limit us to small-scale flooding. We’ll try to clear out on Friday, but the process may be a struggle. Our storm will deepen offshore and try and keep the clouds intact through the day. Rain should shut off early, but any sunny breaks may take until late day. Winds will turn in from the northwest and gust over 30 at times into Friday night. Saturday sees the winds continue into the afternoon with a good supply of sun. Easter Sunday is a bit cloudier with a passing sprinkle. Highs both days are in the low 50s.… Read more »Source: Massachusetts – NECN | Published: March 28, 2024 - 1:24 am
- Prosecutors ask judge to keep protesters, ‘Free Karen Read' clothing away from courthouseWith the high-profile murder trial against Karen Read just weeks away, Massachusetts prosecutors are asking the judge to keep protesters away from the courthouse and prohibit certain articles of clothing. Read is accused of killing John O’Keefe, her Boston police officer boyfriend, in Canton, Massachusetts, in 2022. Her lawyers have alleged that she is being framed amid a massive coverup, which the prosecution has denied. The trial is set to begin April 16. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office filed a motion this week asking that demonstrations be moved back 500 feet, creating a “buffer zone” around Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham. The motion also asks for shirts and other objects displaying “Free Karen Read” and other messages to be banned in the vicinity of jurors. “There is a substantial risk to both the defendant and Commonwealth’s rights to a fair trial that would be jeopardized if prospectives [sic] jurors are exposed to the messages contained in the demonstrations, especially before this Court has had the opportunity to instruct trial jurors about their obligations to remain fair and unbiased,” prosecutors wrote in the motion. “Further picketing and demonstrating at the courthouse during the pendency of the case would expose jurors… Read more »Source: Massachusetts – NECN | Published: March 27, 2024 - 8:15 pm
- Police seek man who robbed Dorchester convenience store at gunpointBoston police are investigating the armed robbery of a Dorchester convenience store Wednesday. A man wielding a gun entered RJ Smokes & Convenience on Blue Hill Avenue just before 7 p.m. and robbed the store. MD Islam, who owns the store, says the man told the clerk he’d shoot him if he called police. “My message to my employees is whenever they show a gun, give them what they want,” said Islam. “Save yourself.” The suspect stole about $400 from two different registers. He also took tobacco products. The store has been robbed three times in the last six months which is very discouraging for a small business. “We are demotivated everyday to continue,” said Islam. “It’s happening again and again. Maybe we have to close.” Read more »Source: Massachusetts – NECN | Published: March 27, 2024 - 7:34 pm
Sports
- Super-sized March Madness stats in women's Sweet 16The numbers have been stunning in this memorable season for women’s college basketball Read more »Source: ABC News: Sports | Published: March 28, 2024 - 8:46 am
- Timberwolves beat Pistons 106-91 to hit 50-win mark for 5th time in franchise's 35 seasonsNaz Reid had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Jaden McDaniels added 20 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome a sluggish start to beat the NBA-worst Detroit Pistons 106-91 Read more »Source: ABC News: Sports | Published: March 28, 2024 - 2:46 am
- Vassell scores 31 and Wembanyama has 19 points and 5 blocks to lead Spurs past Jazz 118-111Devin Vassell scored 31 points, Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs ran past the Utah Jazz 118-111 Read more »Source: ABC News: Sports | Published: March 28, 2024 - 1:34 am
- Rowers in England's university Boat Race given health warning over E.coli levels in the ThamesJumping into London’s River Thames has been the customary celebration for members of the winning crew in the annual Boat Race between storied English universities Oxford and Cambridge Read more »Source: ABC News: Sports | Published: March 28, 2024 - 12:06 am
- Sinner advances to 3rd Miami semifinal in 4 years; Alexandrova continues run by ousting PegulaAustralian Open champion Jannik Sinner won his 20th match of the year to reach the Miami Open semifinals for the third time in the past four years with a victory over Tomas Machac Read more »Source: ABC News: Sports | Published: March 28, 2024 - 12:06 am
- Bob Uecker, 90, expected to broadcast Brewers' home opener, workload the rest of season uncertainBob Uecker will be back behind the microphone when the Milwaukee Brewers play their home opener Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins Read more »Source: ABC News: Sports | Published: March 27, 2024 - 11:50 pm
Money
- China's latest EV is a 'connected' car from smart phone and electronics maker XiaomiXiaomi, a maker of smart consumer electronics in China, is joining the country’s booming but crowded market for electric cars with a sporty high-tech sedan Read more »Source: ABC News: Business | Published: March 28, 2024 - 10:38 am
- Stock market today: Wall Street holds near records as it coasts to another winning month and quarterStocks are holding relatively steady as Wall Street coasts into the close of its latest winning month and quarter Read more »Source: ABC News: Business | Published: March 28, 2024 - 10:14 am
- It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profitsShoppers may get a bitter surprise in their Easter baskets this year Read more »Source: ABC News: Business | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:50 am
- Oxford coach blasts Thames pollution as a national disgrace ahead of Boat Race with CambridgeThe coach of Oxford’s crew taking part in the Boat Race has described the pollution in London’s River Thames as a “national disgrace.” Read more »Source: ABC News: Business | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:34 am
- Ford to trim workforce at plant that builds its F-150 Lightning as sales of EVs slowFord will drastically cut the number of hourly workers at its factory that builds the Ford F-150 Lightning as sales of electric vehicles slow, according to a media report Read more »Source: ABC News: Business | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:25 am
- US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 yearsFor the first time in 27 years, the U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity Read more »Source: ABC News: Business | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:18 am
Entertainment
- The British Museum names Nicholas Cullinan its new director as it tries to get over a rocky patchThe British Museum has appointed Nicholas Cullinan as its new director Read more »Source: ABC News: Entertainment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:42 am
- Michelle Yeoh to join business and political leaders at Global Citizen NOW summit to fight povertyOscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg are among the diverse group of political, business and philanthropic leaders Global Citizen will convene in New York on May 1 and 2, the nonprofit announced... Read more »Source: ABC News: Entertainment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:27 am
- A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom of expressionMichelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504 Read more »Source: ABC News: Entertainment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 8:54 am
- No joke: UK comedian told to remove hot dog from subway poster over junk food banA British comedian has been ordered to remove a picture of a hot dog from a poster in London subway stations for his new standup show Read more »Source: ABC News: Entertainment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 8:30 am
- The White House expects about 40,000 participants at its 'egg-ucation'-themed annual Easter egg rollThe White House says it's getting ready to welcome 40,000 people for its annual Easter Egg Roll Read more »Source: ABC News: Entertainment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 6:46 am
- No police charges for Taylor Swift's dad over paparazzi incident in SydneyTaylor Swift’s father will not be charged over a photographer's claim that Scott Swift assaulted him on the Sydney waterfront hours after the pop star’s Australian tour ended last month Read more »Source: ABC News: Entertainment | Published: March 28, 2024 - 2:43 am
Health
- Why did more than 1,000 people die after police subdued them with force that isn't meant to kill?Every day, police in the U.S. rely on common use-of-force tactics that, unlike guns, are meant to stop people without killing them Read more »Source: ABC News: Health | Published: March 28, 2024 - 11:42 am
- Key findings from AP's investigation into police force that isn't supposed to be lethalEvery day, police in the U.S. rely on common use-of-force tactics that, unlike guns, are meant to stop people without killing them Read more »Source: ABC News: Health | Published: March 28, 2024 - 11:42 am
- Oxford coach blasts Thames pollution as a national disgrace ahead of Boat Race with CambridgeThe coach of Oxford’s crew taking part in the Boat Race has described the pollution in London’s River Thames as a “national disgrace.” Read more »Source: ABC News: Health | Published: March 28, 2024 - 9:34 am
- Michelle Yeoh to join business and political leaders at Global Citizen NOW summit to fight povertyOscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg are among the diverse group of political, business and philanthropic leaders Global Citizen will convene in New York on May 1 and 2, the nonprofit announced... Read more »Source: ABC News: Health | Published: March 28, 2024 - 8:38 am
- Doctors visiting a Gaza hospital are stunned by the war's toll on Palestinian childrenAn international team of doctors was prepared for the worst before visiting a hospital in central Gaza Read more »Source: ABC News: Health | Published: March 28, 2024 - 7:50 am
- This is how reporters documented 1,000 deaths after police force that isn't supposed to be fatalThe federal government has struggled for years to track deaths that happened after police used force like physical restraints and Tasers that isn’t supposed to be lethal Read more »Source: ABC News: Health | Published: March 28, 2024 - 6:22 am
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