Woman wanted for 2 assaults on TTC passengers
Published Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:49:26 GMT
Toronto police are searching for a 29-year-old woman wanted for a pair of assaults on the TTC over the last three months. Police say Nimo Umar Gayad of Toronto allegedly assaulted another woman aboard a subway train in the area of Bloor Station just before 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 2, 2022. Then on Mar. 26, 2023, just after 11:30 a.m., she allegedly assaulted a second woman aboard the 41 Keele bus in the area of Keele Street and Donald Avenue. Gayad is facing nine charges including three counts of assault, assault with a weapon and aggravated assault. Police says she should be considered armed and dangerous.Philippine ferry fire leaves 12 dead, at least 7 missing
Published Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:49:26 GMT
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A ferry carrying about 250 passengers and crew caught fire between Philippine islands and at least 12 people were killed with seven still missing, a provincial governor said Thursday.Many of those rescued had jumped off the ferry in panic at the height of the fire and were plucked from the sea by the coast guard, navy, another ferry and local fishermen, said Gov. Jim Hataman of the southern island province of Basilan. The search and rescue effort was continuing Thursday.The governor said most of those onboard the MV Lady Mary Joy 3 were rescued overnight but authorities were double-checking the numbers from different rescue teams, suggesting the figures could change. The ferry was enroute to Jolo town in Sulu province from the southern port city of Zamboanga when it caught fire midway off Basilan close to midnight, he said.The dead included at least three children, who apparently were separated from their parents, and several passengers were injured and br...FBI looking for two people who robbed armored truck in Calumet City
Published Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:49:26 GMT
CALUMET CITY, Ill. — The FBI is looking for two people who robbed an armored truck at gunpoint Monday morning in Calumet City.According to the FBI, two males robbed the truck around 10:15 a.m. in the 1600 block of River Oaks Drive. Plane crashes in Lincoln They were each wearing gray and black hooded jackets, the FBI said. Woman shot and killed in gas station in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood Anyone with information can report tips online. Tips can also be submitted by calling 312-421-6700.Augie's Quest to advance ALS research, treatments continues
Published Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:49:26 GMT
If you have ever worked out in a gym, you likely have seen the mark a man left on the fitness world. Augie Nieto inspired millions across the country to exercise until his own muscles, including his heart and lungs stopped working due to the ravages of ALS. MedWatch Daily Digest: Eating meat could lead to great pain for women — and more Augie lived with ALS for 18 years when the life expectancy was two. And now in death, his quest for a cure continues. His first idea was an exercise bike he called Lifecycle. Augie and some friends packed up and ventured across country, certain his exercise bike would drive people to stock the gyms. Bionic Clothing: How hidden tech helps patient progress "He was just a tenacious guy in everything he did," Lynne said. "And at the beginning, he had nothing to lose."With no buyers for his bike, Augie switched gears. "Couldn't sell them," Lynne said. "So then he got this brilliant idea to give them away to these club owners and once they knew the pr...A rare Michael Jordan card is up for auction
Published Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:49:26 GMT
CHICAGO - Once again, another rare piece of memorabilia from the greatest player in NBA history is back up for auction.This time it's for something that goes back to the start of Michael Jordan's legendary basketball career. (Courtesy: The MInt25 Auction)The MINT Auction has this 1986 Fleer Rookie Card PSA 10 up for auction from March 29 through April 8 on eBay. It's part of The MINT Collective, a major sports card and memorabilia event being held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas from March 30 through April 2.This Jordan rookie card is one of the biggest items up for auction and is "one of the most important and coveted cards in the history of the hobby."According to The MINT Collective, the estimated high bid for the card is $130,000.Drafted by the Bulls in 1984, Jordan would emerge as one of the greatest professional athletes of all time. He won six NBA championships with the Bulls, winning the Finals Most Valuable Player award in each title year, while also capturing five NBA regula...APD searching for suspect accused of attacking man in downtown Austin
Published Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:49:26 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is searching for a man accused of attacking a man in downtown Austin last month, according to an APD news release.At approximately 2:30 a.m., Feb. 27, personnel with Austin-Travis County EMS were flagged down by someone who reported an unidentified man was assaulted in the northeast corner of East Seventh Street and Trinity Street, the release said.According to police, the victim had severe injuries and was immediately taken to the hospital. Furthermore, his injuries included multiple skull fractures, swelling of the head and severe brain trauma.ATCEMS medics contacted APD, and an investigation into the incident began, the release said.Police said the man who attacked the victim was accompanied by two other men. All three of them ran north on Trinity Street toward Ninth Street after the incident.The suspect is described as:Hispanic Male21 to 26 years of ageSlim buildBlack hair, facial hair patch on the chinHe was last seen wearing a blac...Jefferson County man sentenced for mailing threatening letters
Published Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:49:26 GMT
WASHINGTON (NEWS10) -- A Jefferson County man has been sentenced for sending threatening letters across New York State and to Washington D.C. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Jesse Bartlett, 46, sent the threatening letters from April 2021 to May 2022. He used the alias Chinese Zodiac Killer. He mailed the letters to media outlets, government offices, and houses of worship.Bartlett was sentenced to 16 months in prison on Wednesday. He will also serve three years of probation after his prison time.Albany crews investigate Cuyler Street fire
Published Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:49:26 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Crews in Albany are investigating after a fire tore through a house on Cuyler Street. The fire took place around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection with Elizabeth Street. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Fire officials said the blaze was contained within an hour despite difficult conditions caused by close proximity of other homes. No one was in the building.The cause of the fire is under investigation.Spaghetti dinner fundraiser helps fire victims
Published Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:49:26 GMT
COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Cohoes-Waterford Elks held a fundraiser Wednesday for recent fire victims in the area. The Spaghetti and Meatball Fundraiser took place on Mohawk Street in Cohoes. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Each dinner was $10 and all of the money raised went to fire victims from Cohoes and Waterford. A total of eight families from Cohoes and 11 people from Waterford were displaced by the recent fires.Family holds vigil and birthday for 2019 murder victim
Published Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:49:26 GMT
FLORISSANT, Mo. - The family of a murder victim held a vigil Wednesday night in Saint Ferdinand Park to remember Jacqueline “Jackie” Griffin.Griffin's family came to celebrate what would have been her 30th birthday. They said they want to keep her name and memory alive and see an end to gun violence.It's been almost four years since Griffin was shot and killed inside a car on Maffitt Avenue. It happened in September 2019. No suspect has been named or arrested. Top Stories: Officers injured in Maryland Heights crash "I don't know if I could tag it with a word right now, as in relation to frustration," said William Griffin, Jacqueline's father. "The exhaustion that I face day to day, knowing that the people or persons that are responsible for taking my daughter's life have not yet been held accountable."Wednesday would have been a big celebration of 30 years of life."It's still hard due to the fact that you can't pick up the phone and call her," said Michael Jones, Jacqueline's godf...Latest news
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