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Prosecution responds to defense's 'ritualistic' murder theory in Delphi case, calls Odinism theory 'unfounded'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:17:36 GMT

CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. – The Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office filed its response to several allegations made by attorneys for Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen.In a series of documents filed in court Tuesday, the prosecutor’s office accused Allen’s defense team of making “unfounded accusations” that are supported by “absolutely no proof.”Prosecutor Nick McLeland accused the defense of “consuming the limited resources of the office and this court with repetitive motions that lack any factual basis.” Attorneys for Richard Allen want client moved, lay out alternative theory of ‘ritualistic’ murder Allen is charged with two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German in February 2017.Allen’s attorneys, Bradley Rozzi and Andrew Baldwin, laid out an extraordinary alternative theory behind the killings.In a motion filed in September, Allen’s attorneys asserted that the murders were “ritualistic” in nature and blamed followers of Odinism, a religion ...

Millions of sour candies sold at Walmart, Amazon recalled due to choking hazard

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:17:36 GMT

(WHTM) -- About 70 million Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candies have been recalled over a choking hazard.According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a rolling ball that holds a sour liquid candy can detach from its container and possibly cause choking.The recall involves the Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candy in blue (Blue Razz), red (Strawberry), green (Sour Apple) and pink (Black Cherry) flavors packaged with the branding “Toxic Waste” or “Mega Toxic Waste.” Though there have been two reports of the rolling ball detaching, no injuries have been reported so far. The candy was sold at Walmart, Five Below, Amazon, CandyDynamics.com, and other stores nationwide. Edible cookie dough recalled in nine states Anyone with this candy should immediately stop using it and take it from children. Those with a product not empty of liquid candy can receive a full refund and free return shipping by contacting Candy Dynamics.Candy Dynamics can be reached by calling 877-546-0...

CLEAR Alert issued for missing woman last seen in Pflugerville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:17:36 GMT

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — The Travis County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a missing woman last seen in Pflugerville.Rani Kondawar, 38, is described as an Asian woman, about 5' tall and 160 lbs with black hair and brown eyes. A clothing description is not available.Kondawar was last seen at 5:09 p.m. Sunday in the 3200 block of Windy Vane Drive in Pflugerville. She was seen in a red 2017 Honda CRV with the Texas license plate JLT5823. What is a CLEAR Alert, and when is it issued? TCSO says Kondawar's disappearance poses a credible threat to her own health and safety.Anyone with information is asked to contact TCSO at 512-974-0845.

Texas Senate unveils its priority school voucher-like legislation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:17:36 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — After passing a separate omnibus bill to boost teacher salaries and public school education funding, a Texas Senate committee unveiled legislation Tuesday that would create a program for private school subsidies.Senate Bill 1 would allocate $500 million toward the creation of an education savings account program, which was the primary education policy request on Gov. Greg Abbott's agenda for this third special session. The funding comes from Texas' general revenue and would be available for eligible pre-K through 12 school-aged children. Families of eligible students would receive $8,000 each year that they are enrolled in the program in an account. In order to qualify, they must have attended public school within the last year or are about to enter pre-K or kindergarten for the first time.Opponents have expressed concern that creating such a program will take away funding from public schools, which are accountable to the legislature. The bill's author, Sen. Brand...

Unprecedented Israeli bombardment lays waste to upscale Rimal, the beating heart of Gaza City

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:17:36 GMT

By ISSAM ADWAN (Associated Press)GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Collapsed buildings, mangled infrastructure, streets turned into fields of rubble.Scenes of violence and destruction in the long-blockaded Gaza Strip have filled the world’s airwaves throughout four wars and countless rounds of hostilities between Israel and Hamas militants. But this conflict, Palestinians say, is different. On Tuesday, following a night of intense bombardment, residents were struggling to grasp the sheer scale of damage inflicted on Gaza City’s upscale Rimal neighborhood, with its shopping malls, restaurants, residential buildings and offices belonging to aid groups and international media far from the territory’s hard-hit border towns and impoverished refugee camps.Israel has hit Rimal, also home to Hamas government ministries, in the 2021 war, but never like this. Israeli bombs blew out walls and ripped off roofs of upper-class apartment towers. They toppled trees that had line...

Fuller Road Volunteer Fire Department announces open house

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:17:36 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Fuller Road Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an open house on Thursday, October 12. In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, firefighters will hold safety demonstrations and show attendees what happens when the fire department receives an alert. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Visitors can take a tour of the station and enjoy some cider and donuts. The event begins at 6 p.m. at 1348 Central Ave.

Music, food, special deals at Stuyvesant Plaza's Autumn Fest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:17:36 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Stuyvesant Plaza in Guilderland is hosting Autumn Fest on Saturday, October 14 from noon to 3 p.m. The event features live music, food trucks, children's characters, games, sidewalk shopping, and in-store deals. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Children can meet the Frost Queen and the Little Mermaid in the patio area from noon to 2 p.m. Lennox will perform between Primal – Your Local Butcher and Rad Soap Co. from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Mocktails and bites will also be served by The Bar Without Boundaries.Store specialsBARE Blends: Fresh-pressed cider and mini fall smoothie bowls available, and buy-one-get-one half-off coupons on fall menu itemsBlaze Pizza: Garlic Sausage Pizza specialThe Book House: Grassroots Givers Book SaleDelmar Bootery: Boot and slipper saleFelthousen’s Florist: Buy 2, get 1 free mums and 20% off fall silksFootbeats: 10% off snowsuits, socks, hats and mittensJacob & Anthony’s: $...

Crash leads to gunfire along I-44 near Fenton, one struck

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:17:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Police are investigating a crash on Interstate 44 in St. Louis County that led to a road rage incident involving an apparent exchange of gunfire Tuesday morning. St. Louis County Police say two people reportedly exchanged gunfire in the eastbound lanes of I-44 in St. Louis County near Bowles Avenue. It happened after a crash during the 8 a.m. hour. Police say there was a minor crash between the driver of a pickup truck and another driver. The two drivers continued briefly for a moment before both pulled over along I-44. Local church group traveling through Israel still stuck in the Middle East Authorities tell FOX 2 that a gunfire exchange followed. One man was shot in the hand and ended up in the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. The driver of one of the cars in the crash then headed toward I-270 and Gravois Avenue, where he reportedly called police about the incident. No one else was struck by gunfire, though the situation led to some traffic...

Renewed calls to find Illinois woman missing nearly one year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:17:36 GMT

JERSEY COUNTY, Ill. - The Jersey County Sheriff's Office has renewed calls for help in finding an Illinois woman who went missing nearly one year ago. Jersey County authorities are searching for 40-year-old Kaila Vatole. She was last seen Jan. 8, 2023 at a home on Little Piasa Road in Dow, Illinois, a rural community that's roughly an hour north of St. Louis. The sheriff's office says there have been several extensive searches in the area this year, though they have been unable to find Vatole. Authorities are asking farmers and hunters around the Metro East to pay attention for any clothing items or personal belongings. Local church group traveling through Israel still stuck in the Middle East Vatole is described as 5 feet, 3 inches tall and 110 pounds with hazel eyes. She has multiple tattoos, including a prominent tattoo on her neck. The sheriff's office shared the following photos of Vatole with FOX 2: The sheriff's office adds that Vatole has a medical condition. She has also...

Brendan Malone, longtime NBA coach and father of Nuggets coach Michael Malone, dies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:17:36 GMT

Brendan Malone, a longtime NBA coach and the father of Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, has died, the team announced Tuesday. He was 81.Malone won two NBA championships as an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons in 1989 and 1990, and he was on the Orlando Magic coaching staff that won an Eastern Conference title in 2009. He was instrumental in designing and coaching the “Bad Boy” Pistons’ “Jordan Rules,” widely regarded as one of the most effective defensive strategies against Michael Jordan in his prime.Malone had stints in various roles with the Knicks, Pistons, Raptors, Pacers, SuperSonics, Cavaliers and Magic over the course of a 30-year career coaching in the NBA. He was Toronto’s first head coach in franchise history, helming the Raptors during the 1995-96 season, and he served as Cleveland’s interim head coach in 2004-05. He also was briefly a part of his son’s inaugural Sacramento Kings coaching staff in 2013, though he ul...