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Friends, family of Martin Richard among 2023 Boston Marathon finishers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:06 GMT

Friends and family members of Martin Richard were among the thousands of people who crossed the Boston Marathon finish line on Boylston Street Monday, marking an emotional day 10 years after Martin was killed in the marathon bombing in 2013. Martin’s brother, Henry, ran alongside several friends with the family’s MR-8 Foundation. They then met Henry and Martin’s mom as well as their sister Jane at the finish line. “It’s a very emotional race for me, my family, for my friends — Martin’s friends, so I definitely thought of him the whole way,” Henry said of the marathon and his brother. “Running as one and running as a team really kept us going the whole way,” he continued. “It was a beautiful thing.”Martin Richard was the youngest victim killed in the bombing. As runners hit the course, the bombing and its victims were also on the mind of Boston Bruins legend Zdeno Chara, who ran his first Boston Marathon this year after a championship career on the ice.“I’m ...

Santos announces 2024 reelection campaign for New York congressional seat

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:06 GMT

(CNN) — Embattled GOP Rep. George Santos announced Monday he will seek reelection in 2024 to represent New York’s 3rd Congressional District, defying the calls from some Republicans on Capitol Hill and in his district to step aside.“I’m proud to announce my candidacy to run for re-election and continue to serve the people of NY-3,” Santos said in a statement announcing his candidacy.Santos faces long odds. He has lied extensively about his resume, education and family background and now faces federal and local investigations into his finances. As a result, senior Washington Republicans have told members of their party that they will not let Santos be the nominee for his seat.Still, Santos has maintained that he has no intention of stepping down early, and he filed paperwork in March formally declaring his 2024 candidacy.House Speaker Kevin McCarthy let out a laugh when asked by CNN Monday if he would support Santos’ reelection ...

Teen dies after being hit by car in Middleton driveway 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:06 GMT

A 15-year-old girl who was hit by a car in a driveway in Middleton last week has died, officials announced on Monday. The incident happened last Monday off Meadowlark Farm Lane around 2:20 p.m., according to police. The girl was flown to Massachusetts General Hospital, where officials said she succumbed to her injuries on Sunday. In their update this week, Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker and Middletown Police Chief William Sampson said the driver of the car that hit the girl stayed at the scene and has cooperated with authorities. Citing an initial investigation, officials said the incident appeared to be a tragic accident. SKY7-HD flying over the scene last week captured images of a car believed to be involved. A device that appeared to be a jack could be seen underneath the car before the vehicle was towed away.Police said officers responding to the scene rushed to help the victim. Of them, officials said one officer suffered a leg injury and was taken to...

Man charged in front-door shooting of Black teen Ralph Yarl

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:06 GMT

By MARGARET STAFFORD and JIM SALTER (Associated Press)KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — An 84-year-old white man in Kansas City, Missouri was charged Monday with first-degree assault for shooting a Black teen that mistakenly approached his house while trying to pick up his siblings.Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson said at a news conference that there was a “racial component” to the incident last Thursday night when Andrew Lester twice shot 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, who is recovering at home after being released from the hospital. But nothing in the charging documents says the shooting was racially motivated, Thompson clarified.“We understand how frustrating this has been but I can assure you the criminal justice system is working and will continue to work,” Thompson said at a news conference.The shooting outraged many in Kansas City and across the country. Civic and political leaders — including President Joe Biden demanded justice. Some, including lawye...

Yankees’ Gerrit Cole Wins AL Player of the Week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:06 GMT

A day after Aaron Boone said Gerrit Cole is bound for a Cy Young Award and the Hall of Fame, Major League Baseball handed the pitcher a timelier honor.Cole and Diamondbacks’ ace Zac Gallen won the American and National League Player of the Week Awards on Monday, the league announced. Cole earned the award for the second time in his career, the other coming while he played for the Astros in 2019.The last Yankees pitcher to win the award was Corey Kluber in May 2021. He did so after throwing a no-hitter.Cole didn’t do that this past week, but the righty did go 2-0 with a 1.13 ERA, seven hits, three walks and 13 strikeouts over two starts and 16 innings against the Guardians and Twins.On Tuesday, Cole rebounded from a bumpy first inning and held Cleveland to two runs and five hits during a blowout Yankees win at Progressive Field. He walked two and struck out three.The Twins, meanwhile, couldn’t touch Cole on Sunday, when he limited Minnesota to two hits during a comp...

Mets shift focus to 3-game series vs. Dodgers after sweeping Athletics

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:06 GMT

LOS ANGELES — The Mets found three heroes in three games over the weekend in a sweep of the Oakland Athletics and that’s exactly what they were looking for. With nine guys on the field and eight more in the bullpen, the Mets want to emphasize playing a solid team game and not being overly reliant on one big bat or one big arm.Baseball can often be an individual sport disguised as a team sport but games are won and lost as a team. It might sound cliche to say but the Mets really do need contributions from just about everyone if they want to come away from this 12-day, 10-game road trip with a winning record.“Coming out here for two weeks is a really big challenge for us,” said first baseman Pete Alonso. “We played really good ball this series and we want to keep playing great team baseball for the rest of the road trip.”Alonso had a massive home run in the third game of the series in Oakland, driving one 430 feet to tie the game and give the Mets a...

Fans pour on the enthusiasm for the 127th Boston Marathon

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:06 GMT

A feeling of joy rang back and forth across the race course in whoops, hollers, cowbells, noisemakers and cheers at the 127th Boston Marathon — a resounding, unified sentiment from the Boston Strong community.“We’ve come a long way from 10 years ago,” said Dave Biele, cheering on a friend running the race around mile 22 at Cleveland Circle. “This is the kind of thing that won’t be held back or kept down.”The 10 year mark from the tragedy saw a marathon community holding onto the solidarity and pride to come out of the horrific event — the cutting edges of the bombings long-tempered through a decade of support and resilience, while emblazoned “Boston Strong” and “Never Forget” messages kept the memory alive.Crowds lining the barricades throughout the 26.2 miles braved soggy, cold weather to cheer on loved ones or just join in on the enthusiasm.“It’s a great day, even though the weather’s horribl...

Pentagon revokes access, ‘culling through’ lists to highly classified information after Massachusetts Guardsman Jack Teixeira accused of leak

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:06 GMT

The Department of Defense has revoked access to highly classified information and is “culling through” distribution lists after a Massachusetts Air National Guardsman IT specialist allegedly leaked Pentagon documents and was arrested last week.Jack Teixeira, 21, who has been stationed at Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod, is accused of publicly posting top secret government documents on the war in Ukraine and other highly sensitive matters. He was arrested at his North Dighton home last week, and arraigned on federal charges in Boston’s U.S. District Court.Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a review of Department of Defense security programs, policies and procedures in the wake of this alleged leak, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said on Monday.She was asked how many people have had their access to highly classified information restricted following the arrest of Teixeira.“I can’t give you exact numbers on who has had access...

Man charged with shooting Black teen at front door

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:06 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An 85-year-old white man who shot a Black teen that approached the wrong house in Kansas City, Missouri, while trying to pick up his younger brothers has been charged with first-degree assault, the Clay County prosecutor said Monday.Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson said at a news conference that there was a “racial component” to the incident Thursday night in which Andrew Lester twice shot 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, who is recovering at home after being released from the hospital on Sunday. But nothing in the charging documents says the shooting was racially motivated, Thompson clarified.“We understand how frustrating this has been but I can assure you the criminal justice system is working and will continue to work,” Thompson said at a news conference.The shooting outraged many in Kansas City and across the country. Civic and political leaders demanded justice and some, including lawyers for Yarl, pressed the racial dimension of the case...

Paolo Banchero met own expectations in historic rookie season with Magic

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:06 GMT

As the No. 1 pick in last year’s draft, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero faced a plethora of expectations — internally and externally.He met his own exceptions as a rookie while exceeding others.“I wouldn’t say I exceeded them but I definitely met them,” Banchero said. “I did everything I wanted to do in my first year. It’s definitely time to take it to another level this next year. That’s what I’m excited about.”While shifting his focus to his offseason work, Banchero also took time to reflect on the season that led to him being the betting favorite for Rookie of the Year.With averages of 20 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists, he became the 12th rookie in the league’s history to average at least 20 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists for a season.At 33.8 minutes, Banchero averaged the third-fewest minutes among that group.Walter Davis (1977-78), Larry Bird (1979-80), Michael Jordan (1984-85), Blake Griffin (2010-1...