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Death toll from Senegal protests rises to 15 as opposition supporters clash with police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:10 GMT

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The number of people killed in days of clashes between Senegalese police and supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has now risen to 15, including two security officers, the government said on Saturday. While Dakar was calmer on Saturday, clashes continued into the evening. In residential neighborhoods, protesters threw rocks at police, barricaded roads and set tires on fire. The army patrolled the streets as police fired tear gas at the demonstrators, inspecting and detaining people deemed to be causing trouble. Residents peered over the rooftops of buildings, both shielding for cover and watching the clashes.The clashes first broke out on Thursday, after Sonko was convicted of corrupting youth but acquitted on charges of raping a woman who worked at a massage parlor and making death threats against her. Sonko, who didn’t attend his trial in Dakar, was sentenced to two years in prison. His lawyer said a warrant hadn’t yet been issued for his arrest.Sonk...

Federal court reinstates death penalty order for Missouri inmate convicted of killing jailers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal appeals court has vacated a stay of execution for a Missouri inmate who is scheduled to be executed on Tuesday for his role in the deaths of two jailers.Michael Tisius, 42, was sentenced to death after being convicted of killing Randolph County jailers Jason Acton and Leon Egley during a failed escape attempt.U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough issued the stay on Wednesday and ordered an evidentiary hearing after Tisius’ attorneys argued that a juror in his 2010 resentencing was illiterate, which is not allowed under state law.On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit said the lower court did not have jurisdiction to order the stay.Keith O’Connor, an attorney for Tisius, said his team will appeal the decision, the Kansas City Star reported. Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty and the Missouri NAACP have asked Republican Gov. Mike Parson to grant Tisius clemency, citing a history of abuse, that he was 19-years-old at the time o...

Patient air lifted to hospital after wilderness rescue in northwest Austin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:10 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person suffered a traumatic injury on a bike trail Friday in northwest Austin, Austin-Travis County EMS said on Twitter.Shortly after 3 p.m., medics, STAR Flight and the Austin Fire Department responded to 10800-10825 Dodge Cattle Drive attempting to find the person who was injured, the tweet said.The person, who was not identified by Saturday, was transported via STAR Flight to St. David's Round Rock Medical Center with critical, life-threatening injuries, medics said.There were no further updates about the incident Saturday.

ATF: Minnesota, it remains federally illegal to mix marijuana with firearms and ammunition

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:10 GMT

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has clarified that despite the recent legalization of marijuana in Minnesota, anyone who uses the drug is prohibited from shipping, transporting, receiving or possessing firearms or ammunition.“Regardless of the recent changes in Minnesota law related to the legalization of marijuana, an individual who is a current user of marijuana is still federally defined as an ‘unlawful user’ of a controlled substance,” under the federal Gun Control Act of 1968 and the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, the ATF noted in its statement issued on Tuesday.“Until marijuana is legalized federally, firearms owners and possessors should be mindful that it remains federally illegal to mix marijuana with firearms and ammunition,” said ATF’s Acting Special Agent in Charge Jeff Reed of the St. Paul Field Division in the statement. “As regulators of the firearms industry and enforcers of firearms laws, we felt it was important t...

Man robbed during marijuana drug deal in St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man was robbed at gunpoint Friday afternoon as he attempted to purchase marijuana in St. Louis. The robbery happened around 4 p.m. in the 4100 block of C.D. Banks Avenue in the Vandeventer neighborhood. St. Louis sheriff offers crime solution. Who’s listening? Investigators say the victim, a 21-year-old man, met the suspect around the area as part of an arrangement to purchase marijuana. During the meetup, the suspect pulled out a gun and demanded the victim's bag. The victim complied, handing over two firearms in his possession and a bag with personal items. The suspect took off in a silver Keep SUV. No suspect information is available at this time. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is handling the investigation.

Woman hurt in I-70 drive-by shooting in St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A woman was hurt in a drive-by shooting Friday afternoon on Interstate 70 in St. Louis. The shooting happened around 5 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-70 near Madison Street in the Old North St. Louis neighborhood. Investigators say the victim, a 27-year-old woman, was driving on the highway when someone in a white Nissan Altima was recklessly driving and began to tailgate her. The victim attempted to get away from the driver and sped up. St. Louis sheriff offers crime solution. Who’s listening? The Altima stayed close, and eventually someone in the car pulled out a gun. One person from the car fired shots at the victim's vehicle, striking the driver's side. One bullet shot through the car door and struck the driver in the legs. The Altima drive away from the scene after the shooting. The woman was treated for injuries at a hospital, but is believed to be in stable condition.

Valor Christian wins first Class 5A baseball title, blanking Cherokee Trail 4-0 at All-Star Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:10 GMT

LAKEWOOD — Valor Christian played the entire state tournament like its path to the championship was never in doubt.That was the case again Saturday at All-Star Park, even after the Eagles had their two aces ruled out earlier in the week due to injuries. The Eagles won their first Class 5A state baseball title anyway, blanking Cherokee Trail 4-0 behind a gem from No. 3 starter Hunter Smith.It gave Valor Christian its 45th all-time team title and fourth in baseball to add to the Class 4A three-peat from 2016-18.“This team is leaving behind a brotherhood that’s been built since this school opened — and this (achievement) is a continuation of that,” said first-year Valor Christian head coach Travis Cruz. “Each class has left something for the next one to take and keep going.“I can only hope this is (the start of a run in 5A). It’s not always in the cards — it’s more about how we’re building our boys for their futures — bu...

Driver dies after truck drives off roadway and onto Middle Fork of South Platte River in Park County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:10 GMT

A driver died in a single-vehicle crash in Park County when a pickup left the road and came to a stop in the Middle Fork of the South Platte River.The State Patrol was notified of the crash on U.S. 24 west of Hartsel at 9:19 a.m. Saturday.The driver of a Ford F-350 pickup was westbound when the truck ran off the highway, according to the State Patrol. The driver, a 56-year-old Denver man, died at the scene. No passenger was in the vehicle. An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Driver struck and killed child in “terrible, terrible accident” in Commerce City parking lot, police say Crime and Public Safety | Two dead, another injured in Sunday night crash on Interstate 25 Crime and Public Safety | 22-year-old man dies in Aurora rollover crash Sunday night, police say Crime and Public Safety | Motorcyclist dies in two-vehicle crash in Aurora Crime and P...

New Denver Christian coffee shop protested against over anti-gay stance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:10 GMT

Jamie Sanchez, owner of The Drip Café, said he opened the coffee shop in the Santa Fe Arts District for a purpose.“Our parent company, Recycled God’s Love, has been helping the homeless since 2012,” said Sanchez, who formed the company with his late wife and his sister. “[The café] is part of our project to provide jobs and funding for the homeless community coming out of homelessness.”Inside the cafe, Ephesians 4:32 is painted on the wall. “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”“Our whole point is to love everybody,” said Sanchez.On opening day, several protesters gathered outside. They claim the company’s views on the LGBTQ+ community sends the exact opposite message.Read the full story at our partner, Denver7.Related ArticlesColorado News | Ari Harms, missing Colorado River kayaker, passionate about helping others, friends say Colorado News | ...

Review: ‘River Bride’ at City Lights Theater digs deep into Amazonian folklore

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:10 GMT

The Amazon River contains a deep richness that may provide answers to life’s mysteries such as love and longing. For the folks who inhabit a tiny Brazilian fishing village on the river, the lore of the river’s past and present inform every ounce of their being; it’s a body of water each citizen relies on for answers.City Lights Theater Company’s production of Marisela Treviño Orta’s insightfully magical production of “The River Bride” is a delight, bringing forth a narrative that explores pairs of lovers at different moments in their lives. While performances feel like there may be another gear of urgency to be unearthed, it is solid storytelling from a young, fresh-faced ensemble cast.Director John R. Lewis moves the story briskly, although some moments need less slack. It’s a tricky staging, where the action occasionally interrupts and upstages potentially stunning tableaus. Still, in Lewis’ hands, the piece regales in its commitment to Treviño Orta’s lyrical lan...