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Gophers softball team heads to Seattle for NCAA Regional

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:12:12 GMT

The Gophers softball team’s road to the Women’s College World Series begins on Friday.Minnesota (37-17) is heading to Seattle for an NCAA Tournament regional. The Gophers earned the No. 4 seed in the regional tournament and will play McNeese (44-14) on Friday. Times are yet to be determined.It’ll mark the 10th consecutive appearance for the Gophers in the NCAA Tournament, and they’ll look to make their second-ever run to the Women’s College World Series, which takes place in Oklahoma City from June 1-9.But first they would need to survive their NCAA Regional, hosted by No. 7 overall seed Washington, then the Super Regionals, in which they’d face the winner of the Baton Rouge Regional, hosted by No. 10 LSU.That all starts for the Gophers on Friday, when they’ll look to improve upon their 28-33 all-time record in NCAA Tournament play.

Mother's Day storms result in stranded vehicles, drivers across metro St. Louis

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:12:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A heavy downpour dumped anywhere between 3 and 6 inches of rain Sunday afternoon on parts of the St. Louis metropolitan area.Earlier in the afternoon, the National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for most of the FOX 2 viewing area (in Missouri and Illinois) through 10 p.m.A lot of rain in a short amount of time flooded select areas on the interstates around town, leading to traffic delays and diversions. I-55 was temporarily closed at Reavis Barracks due to standing water, and eastbound I-64 was again closed off between Hampton and Skinker. At least one lane of traffic could get through by 8 p.m.Stay tuned to the Fox 2 Weather Team for updates. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here

Karbelle Mansion: A Missouri fortress of history and mystery

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:12:12 GMT

GLASGOW, Mo -- Karbelle Mansion has a lot to offer people who are interested in the Civil War. It is full of history, ghost stories, tours, and free breakfast for overnight guests.Kimberly Reckner, owner of the Karbelle Mansion, said that it's important to note that the mansion is almost 150 years old, so there may be some quirks, such as a slightly uneven main floor hallway. However, the house is built like a fortress, with walls that are four bricks thick on both the inside and outside. A rich historyThe Italianate Villa in Glasgow was built in 1875 by James S. Thomson. He married Elizabeth Brown Jones, who owned the land. Although she legally needed a man to represent her, it was Jones who ensured the house's existence. Thomson was in competition to build the largest house in Glasgow, which he achieved. "There was a competitor, but that house is no longer standing due to a later house fire," said Reckner. "So, I say JST won because he is still standing today."The mansion boasts o...

Nuggets Podcast: Nikola Jokic’s unimpeachable playoff brilliance and another Lakers matchup in the Western Conference Finals

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:12:12 GMT

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat reporter Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert are joined by sports reporter Bennett Durando ahead of the Western Conference Finals. Among the topics discussed:Back from his first week as a dad, Mike Singer shares his thoughts on fatherhood, what he missed after the Nuggets dispatched the Phoenix Suns in six games and Nikola Jokic’s personal shout-out after Game 3.Durando reflects on the scene for the Game 6 closeout in Phoenix and his impressions as a newcomer to the Nuggets locker room environment in the postseason. And what exactly was it that he said that make Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic chuckle?With a Nuggets-Lakers matchup now set in stone for the Western Conference Finals, the fellas dig into the matchups and what makes this series more challenging for Denver than the others. Can Aaron Gordon continue his defensive mastery against LeBron James? Is Jamal Murray set to have another big series against a ...

Photos: Young cancer patients and their families spend the day at California’s Great America

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:12:12 GMT

The American Cancer Society’s Courageous Kids Day event provides “a day away from cancer” free of charge to hundreds of young cancer patients and their families.Families came from throughout California for a day at California’s Great America in Santa Clara.The event is an extra-special, fun-packed day for the courageous kids and their families, allowing them to put aside some of that stress and have fun together. The kids spent the day enjoying amusement rides, a picnic lunch, balloon toss, hula hoop contest, quilt making, arts & crafts, family portraits, obstacle course, and even climbing on construction vehicles.⁠The event volunteers, sponsors and donors help make this event possible by giving their time, services and much-needed funds that support American Cancer Society childhood cancer research.⁠A child runs towards The American Cancer Society’s Courageous Kids Day at California’s Great America in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, May 14, 2023. The event provides “a day...

Guest nations at the G-7 reflect outreach to developing countries, worries over China, Russia

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:12:12 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — This week’s summit of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies in Hiroshima will include eight other guest nations, part of a complicated, high-stakes diplomatic gambit meant to settle the world’s most serious crises.Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has invited South Korea, Australia, India, Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia, Comoros and the Cook Islands. Kishida hopes this mix of countries will help efforts to stand up to China’s assertiveness and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to analysts. He also wants stronger ties with U.S. allies and with developing nations and to make progress on working toward a nuclear-free world, something that looks increasingly difficult amid North Korean and Russian nuclear threats.Here’s a look at what to expect as the rich world leaders welcome these guest countries:___PUSHBACK ON CHINA, RUSSIAAs their top diplomats did last month in a meeting in Nagano, Japan, the leaders of the G-7 nations — the United States, Jap...

4 injured, 3 hospitalized in Baltimore steam pipe explosion

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:12:12 GMT

Baltimore, Maryland, officials said four patients were injured in a steam pipe explosion Sunday evening.The explosion happened around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Pratt and Eutaw Streets after a Baltimore Gas and Electric crew struck an unmarked pipe in the area.First responders with Baltimore Fire said the steam pipe explosion happened while DPW and the Office of Emergency Management were already dealing with a water main break.According to a BGE spokesperson, the unmarked line its workers struck caused a water leak leading to the explosion.“The leak caused the steam line to rupture north of the struck water main on Eutaw St. The steam system in the area is now off,” the spokesperson told WTOP in an email.Baltimore Fire said four people were treated in the explosion but only three were taken to the hospital. No additional information on their condition has been made available.The explosion did not impact electric and gas services in the area, and the steam system al...

NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 Results

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:12:12 GMT

SundayAt Darlington RacewayDarlington, S.C.Lap length: 1.37 miles(Start position in parentheses)1. (4) William Byron, Chevrolet, 295 laps, 56 points.2. (20) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 295, 42.3. (21) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 295, 34.4. (10) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 295, 44.5. (2) Bubba Wallace, Toyota, 295, 40.6. (14) Harrison Burton, Ford, 295, 31.7. (12) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet, 295, 45.8. (22) Justin Haley, Chevrolet, 295, 29.9. (11) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 295, 31.10. (27) Chris Buescher, Ford, 295, 27.11. (24) Todd Gilliland, Ford, 295, 26.12. (8) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 295, 25.13. (3) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Chevrolet, 295, 30.14. (16) Christopher Bell, Toyota, 295, 29.15. (32) Ryan Preece, Ford, 295, 22.16. (13) Ty Gibbs, Toyota, 295, 21.17. (31) Chase Briscoe, Ford, 295, 20.18. (15) Joey Logano, Ford, 295, 19.19. (25) Austin Cindric, Ford, 295, 18.20. (7) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 295, 25.21. (17) Aric Almirola, Ford, 295, 16.22. (9) Tyler Reddick, Toyota, 295, 17.23. (30) AJ Allmendinger, Chevr...

Incidente con disparos en centro comercial de Colombia deja al menos un muerto, informa la alcaldesa de Bogotá

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:12:12 GMT

(CNN Español) — Una persona murió y otra quedó gravemente herida este domingo en un centro comercial de la capital colombiana en lo que -por el momento- se cree que fue un ataque de una persona contra su pareja, según informó en Twitter la alcaldesa de Bogotá, Claudia López Hernández.Según la funcionaria, un hombre entró a Unicentro -ubicado al nororiente de la ciudad- y tras discutir con la mujer, quien trabajaba en un local, le “disparó a ella” y luego trató de quitarse la vida.López dijo que el sujeto “se disparó luego de cometer el feminicidio, pero alcanzó a ser trasladado a un hospital aunque su estado es muy delicado”.La alcaldesa agregó sobre el agresor que “trabajaba en una empresa de seguridad y presuntamente por eso estaba armado”.López Hernández dijo que la Policía “tiene el lugar bajo control y adelanta la investigación”.CNN intenta obtener más detalles del incidente con la Policía, que hasta este domingo por la noch...

Father, daughter recovering after hit-and-run crash

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:12:12 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) -- A father and daughter injured in a hit-and-run crash on May 5 continue to recover from their injuries but it's going to be a long road. The crash occurred at approximately 8:35 p.m. around South Downing Street and Highway 285. The Englewood Police Department said the driver of a black 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee rammed Joey Vasquez's vehicle off the road, causing it to strike a light pole. SUV suspected of ramming vehicle off the road found, Medina Alert discontinued The alleged driver, 30-year-old Ruben Munguia, struck Vasquez's vehicle multiple times, police said. Vasquez, 30, and his 7-year-old daughter got out and tried to run away from Munguia, he told FOX31. "So grab my daughter and we were running around, literally running around my car because this dude was just trying to hit us two, three times," Vasquez told FOX31's Rogelio Mares. Vasquez's mother set up a GoFundMe for her son and granddaughter as Vasquez has been out of work after the crash recov...