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At least 50 dead as two trains derail in eastern India

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:23 GMT

By Ashok Sharma | Associated PressNEW DELHI — Two passenger trains derailed Friday in India, killing at least 50 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged rail cars, officials said.About 400 people were taken to hospitals after the accident, which happened in eastern India, about 220 kilometers (137 miles) southwest of Kolkata, officials said. The cause was under investigation.Ten to 12 coaches of one train derailed, and debris from some of the mangled coaches fell onto a nearby track. The debris was hit by another passenger train coming from the opposite direction, said Amitabh Sharma, a railroad ministry spokesperson.Up to three coaches of the second train also derailed.The Press Trust of India news agency reported that a third train carrying freight was also involved, but there was no immediate confirmation from railroad authorities.Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde, the top administrator in the Balasore district, said at least 50 people were dead. The Pre...

NorCal baseball championship preview: De La Salle, Valley Christian set for a dream matchup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:23 GMT

The high school baseball matchup that has been anticipated for years is finally a reality. De La Salle vs. Valley Christian. The North Coast Section’s top program vs. the Central Coast Section’s top program.De La Salle, winner of 29 consecutive postseason games dating to 2016, against Valley Christian, winner of five of the past six championships in the CCS’s top division.The stakes couldn’t be higher.When the teams meet Saturday at Valley Christian, they will play for the Northern California Division I regional title. The first pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m.De La Salle is the defending champion, having rallied at home in Concord for four runs in the final inning last June to beat St. Francis 7-6.St. Francis had defeated Valley Christian in the semifinals.Thursday, both De La Salle and Valley Christian were pushed to the brink but survived to set up Saturday’s season-ending dream matchup.De La Salle players lift pitcher RJ Meyn onto their shoulders as they celebrate defeating Clayton...

Little Lane community: Adventure seekers discover a new lifestyle in Carson City

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:23 GMT

Little Lane in Carson City, Nevada, is reinventing what it means to get a “fresh start.” This understated new-home community invites you to immerse yourself in a retreat of boundless possibilities amid the majestic Sierra Nevada and the captivating Carson River. Drawing the attention of home shoppers are a collection of meticulously designed homes that seamlessly blend into the vibrant and exhilarating lifestyle that Carson City has to offer, ensuring an effortless yet exquisitely crafted living experience.Buyers seeking a fresh start with effortless living and the financial advantages of a Nevada address are falling in love with Little Lane by Bates Homes in Carson City. New homes from the high $400,000s. Little Lane benefits from its unique location, situated at the heart of limitless opportunities. Residents can easily explore hiking and biking trails, art galleries, golf courses, as well as the cool vibe of Downtown Carson with restaurants, shops, cafes, entertainment, and ...

Mugshot released of San Jose crime spree suspect; 3 dead

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:23 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- A San Jose man allegedly went on a crime spree across two South Bay cities Thursday afternoon that resulted in three homicides, according to the San Jose Police Department.The triple homicide suspect was identified as Kevin Parkourana, 31, of San Jose. Parkourana was booked into a Santa Clara County jail with no bail on Friday, inmate records show. Police have not released a motive.The San Jose Police Department is holding a news conference at 2 p.m. Friday and will be livestreamed on KRON4. The crime spree began at 3:11 p.m. on Dellwood Way in San Jose where a victim was stabbed and carjacked. Parkourana drove the stolen vehicle to Hillsdale Avenue where he stabbed a second victim, and stole the victim's vehicle, according to police. Both stabbing victims suffered life-threatening injuries.Kevin Parkourana is seen in a June 1, 2023 mugshot released by the San Jose Police Department. (Image courtesy SJPD) Just before 4:12 p.m., Parkourana was behind the wh...

Police activity reported at Geary and Larkin in SF

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:23 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Police activity has been reported in the area of Geary Street, between Larkin and Hyde Streets, and O'Farrell Street, between Larkin and Hyde, according to the SF Department of Emergency Services. Emergency crews are on the scene. Student injured in altercation with knife at San Mateo High School People are being told to expect traffic delays, consider alternate routes and allow additional time for travel. No further details are available at this time.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

San Jose officials address 'racist' Cinco de Mayo policing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:23 GMT

(BCN) San Jose officials are looking to make amends following what state officials have called a racist handling of the city's annual Cinco de Mayo festivities. But some residents say it's not that simple. San Jose councilmembers unanimously passed a memo in the Rules and Open Government Committee on May 24, asking the San Jose Police Department to open better lines of communication with residents about road closures that may impact car and foot traffic when large events are planned. SJPD, in coordination with Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol, closed several major on- and off-ramps leading into downtown on the weekend of Cinco de Mayo. Student injured in altercation with knife at San Mateo High School Councilmembers Omar Torres, Sergio Jimenez, Peter Ortiz and Domingo Candelas authored the memo. The closures caused severe traffic problems and essentially walled off the east side of the city from downtown festivities that included cruising. Local and state official...

3 women with 'multiple bags of stolen merchandise' arrested at Cotati Walgreens

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:23 GMT

(KRON) -- Three women who were allegedly taking items from the shelf of a Cotati Walgreens and putting them in bags were arrested Thursday for retail theft, according to the Cotati Police Department. Cotati PD Dispatch got a call at around 5:37 p.m. Thursday about subjects inside the Walgreens "actively putting items from the shelf inside bags to commit theft," police said.Cotati PD and Sonoma State University Police officers arrived and located a vehicle backed into a parking spot in front of the store. The vehicle was running and had "multiple bags of stolen merchandise in it from other stores," police said. Student injured in altercation with knife at San Mateo High School Officers waited next to the vehicle. Moments later, three women exited the Walgreens carrying bags of allegedly stolen merchandise. The women were detained and it was determined they had entered the store with the intent to commit theft, police said.All three women were arrested and booked into Sonoma County ...

In Secret Meeting, Pakistani Military Ordered Press to Stop Covering Imran Khan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:23 GMT

The Pakistani military invited the owners of the country’s major media organizations to Islamabad this week for a secret meeting to discuss coverage of the ongoing political and constitutional crisis, Pakistani journalists familiar with the gathering told The Intercept. The invitation was not one that could be refused, and the message was equally direct: Cease all coverage of former Prime Minister Imran Khan amid his ongoing clash with the military.Following the meeting, which has not been previously reported, top editors at news organizations across Pakistan issued directives to their journalists to pause coverage of Khan, said the Pakistani journalists, who requested anonymity for fear of their safety. An inspection of Pakistani media sites reveals a stark change. Earlier this week and every day for years before, Khan was a leading subject of coverage. He has effectively vanished from the news. The ban was confirmed by more than a half-dozen Pakistani journalists.“They have lots o...

Stock market today: Wall Street leaps after strong jobs report, Dow rallies 700

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:23 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rushing higher Friday after a strong report on the U.S. job market suggested a recession may not be as close as Wall Street had feared. The S&P 500 was 1.6% higher in late trading, the latest surge in a rally that’s propelled it nearly 20% above a low hit in October. That puts Wall Street’s main measure of health on the edge of entering what’s called a “bull market” despite a long list of challenges. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 715 points, or 2.2%, at 33,76, as of 3:10 p.m. Eastern time, while the Nasdaq composite was 1.1% higher.They got a boost after a report showed employers unexpectedly accelerated their hiring last month. It’s the latest signal the job market remains remarkably solid despite much higher interest rates, and it offers a hefty pillar of support for an economy that’s begun to slow.Areas of the stock market that do best when the economy is healthy were leading the way, including energy producers, banks and...

Halifax residents board buses to view homes destroyed by wildfires

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:23 GMT

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — Residents from Canada’s Atlantic Coast city of Halifax whose homes have been destroyed by wildfires boarded buses Friday to get a look at what little remains of where they used to live.Bill Moore, the region’s executive director of community safety, told a news conference that about 200 people would be part of the grim tour through subdivisions northwest of the downtown, which fire officials said would be safe to enter for a short time.About 200 structures, including 151 homes, have been destroyed in the Halifax area, though those numbers could change. In all, more than 16,000 people were evacuated from homes and businesses there.“We’re very sensitive to the trauma this may cause people,” Moore said, adding that the first people admitted back into the evacuation zone around Upper Tantallon and Hammonds Plains would be those whose homes were gutted by the flames. Next, residents whose properties suffered less damage will be invited into the area to s...