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1 killed, multiple injured after shooting at Annapolis home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:10 GMT

Emergency vehicle lights flashing, police car inspecting city, security service(Getty Images/iStockphoto/Motortion) Emergency vehicle lights flashing, police car inspecting city, security service(Getty Images/iStockphoto/Motortion) Police in Annapolis, Maryland, say one person is dead and at least three others were wounded after a shooting that took place inside a private home Sunday night.The shooting took place at a home in the 1000 block of Paddington Place around 8 p.m.According to authorities, a suspect has been taken into custody and on of the victims is being flown to a shock trauma unit.Below is an approximate location of the shooting in Annapolis:This is a developing story. Check back with WTOP.com for up...

Lynx erase 11-point 4th-quarter deficit to beat Sparks after honoring Sylvia Fowles

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:10 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier had 24 points, nine rebounds and six assists, and Minnesota rallied from a late 11-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Sparks 91-86 on Sunday, the day the Lynx honored Sylvia Fowles by retiring her No. 34 jersey.A deep 3-pointer by Lexie Brown gave the Sparks an 83-72 lead with 3 1/2 minutes left before a 3-pointer by Minnesota’s Rachel Banham started the game-winning rally. A 3-pointer by Bridget Carleton gave the Lynx an 84-83 lead with about a minute remaining. After a missed 3-pointer and a turnover by the Sparks, Carleton added another 3-pointer for a four-point Lynx lead.Jordin Canada missed a 3-pointer with 23 seconds left and the Sparks were forced to foul. Tiffany Mitchell made two free throws, Nneka Ogwumike hit a 3-pointer for the Sparks’ only points of the final three minutes, and Mitchell hit two more free throws to wrap up the scoring.Mitchell scored 17 points, Kayla McBride 13 and Nikolina Milic 10 for the Lynx. Jess...

Adriana scores 2 goals, Pride beat Thorns 3-1 in NWSL

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:10 GMT

Adriana scored two goals and the host Orlando Pride beat the Portland Thorns 3-1 in the National Women’s Soccer League on Sunday.Sophia Smith scored for the Thorns (5-2-4) in the 20th minute, her sixth goal in her 50th NWSL appearance. Morgan Weaver dribbled into the box on the left and cut the ball across for an open Smith, who slid her one-touch shot into the left corner.Adriana equalized for Orlando (4-6-1) six minutes later, sneaking a free kick from just outside the box into the upper left corner.Adriana scored again at the start of the second half, carrying the ball into the box and shooting with her right foot. Her second goal was the 100th scored by a Brazilian in NWSL regular-season play, making Brazil the fifth country to reach that milestone.In the 69th, rookie Messiah Bright scored her third goal this season, picking off a Portland backpass and sliding the ball into an empty goal.Orlando goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse had six saves. DASH 1, GOTHAM 1María Sánchez and Lyn...

República Dominicana atrae más turistas que los tres países más grandes de Sudamérica

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:10 GMT

(CNN Español) — República Dominicana atrajo más turistas que Argentina, Brasil y Colombia en el 2022, según datos de la Organización Mundial del Turismo (OMT) de las Naciones Unidas.La República Dominicana es 175 veces más pequeña que Brasil, que recibió 3,6 millones de turistas en el 2022, comparado con los más de siete millones alcanzados por Quisqueya. Mientras que Colombia registró 4,4 millones de visitantes durante el mismo periodo.Vista aérea de una playa en Punta Cana en República Dominicana, el 7 de enero de 2022. Crédito: ERIKA SANTELICES/afp/AFP vía Getty ImagesEl secretario general de la OMT, Zurab Pololikashvili, reveló en mayo que el país caribeño está por encima de la media del mundo por su rápida recuperación en la industria turística pospandemia.La tendencia parece mantenerse porque en los primeros cinco meses del 2023, el ministro de Turismo de República Dominicana, David Collado, informó este martes que el país ha recibido a más de 4,5 millones de visitantes....

Thunder Valley Nationals Results

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:10 GMT

SundayBristol DragwayBristol, Tenn.Final Finish OrderTOP FUEL1. Justin Ashley; 2. Antron Brown; 3. Doug Kalitta; 4. Austin Prock; 5. Steve Torrence; 6. Josh Hart; 7. Spencer Massey; 8. Tony Schumacher; 9. Brittany Force; 10. Shawn Langdon; 11. Leah Pruett; 12. Mike Salinas; 13. Doug Foley; 14. Dan Mercier; 15. Cameron Ferre; 16. Clay Millican.FUNNY CAR1. Ron Capps; 2. Alexis DeJoria; 3. Chad Green; 4. Robert Hight; 5. Matt Hagan; 6. Tim Wilkerson; 7. John Force; 8. Bobby Bode; 9. Terry Haddock; 10. J.R. Todd; 11. Mike McIntire; 12. Dave Richards; 13. Alex Laughlin; 14. Bob Tasca III; 15. Dale Creasy Jr.; 16. Cruz Pedregon.PRO STOCK1. Erica Enders; 2. Deric Kramer; 3. Cristian Cuadra; 4. Greg Anderson; 5. Kyle Koretsky; 6. Dallas Glenn; 7. Camrie Caruso; 8. Aaron Stanfield; 9. Shane Tucker; 10. Troy Coughlin Jr.; 11. Jerry Tucker; 12. Matt Hartford; 13. Fernando Cuadra Jr.; 14. Mason McGaha; 15. David Cuadra; 16. Bo Butner.PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE1. Steve Johnson; 2. Gaige Herrera; 3. An...

Nick Taylor wins at home in Canada, Stricker at home in Wisconsin

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:10 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Nick Taylor became the first Canadian in 69 years to win his national open, holing a 72-foot eagle putt on the fourth playoff hole to beat Tommy Fleetwood in the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday.Taylor tossed his putter into the air and jumped into the arms of his caddie after making the longest putt of his PGA Tour career, and fellow Canadian players Mike Weir, Corey Conners and Adam Hadwin were among those who ran out to the green to congratulate him. Hadwin was tackled by a security guard while spraying champagne from a bottle.The last player from Canada to win the Canadian Open was Pat Fletcher in 1954 at Point Grey in Vancouver. Fletcher was born in England; Carl Keffer had been the only Canadian-born champion, winning in 1909 and 1914.Taylor curled in an 11-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to finish at 17-under 271 at Oakdale for a 6-under 66. Fleetwood needed a birdie on the reachable par 5 to win in regulation, but he missed his tee shot right, laid up into an awk...

Storms create more flood warnings for foothills, creeks and neighborhoods

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:10 GMT

GOLDEN, Colo. (KDVR) -- Afternoon storms continued to soak areas along the foothills on Sunday. In Jefferson County, the City of Golden and the sheriff’s office closed portions of Clear Creek. Low-lying areas near Lyons in Boulder County were being monitored for flooding by the Boulder County Office of Disaster Management and first responders.Spring snow runoff is higher than last year causing high water levels and a faster current in creeks and rivers.“Anybody who’s been caught in an undertow in the ocean the same kind of dynamics happen in the river,” Lieutenant Jeff Hulse of the Golden Fire Department said. Denver weather: Sunday evening storms ahead of a wet start to the week Hulse told FOX31 that Clear Creek is running at more than 7,400 gallons of water per second as of 3 a.m. Sunday.“Keep an eye on your kids, pets, anybody not specifically equipped to deal with water with these kind of flow rates,” Hulse said. Swift water rescue training during fast rapidsMembers of Dive...

1 transported to hospital after SUV crashes into Hollywood business

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:10 GMT

Rescue crews took one person to the hospital after an SUV slammed into a Hollywood business during the overnight hours.Hollywood Police units responded to the scene of the crash at Ultimate Pet Grooming & Spa, along the 100 block of North 17th Avenue, near Hollywood Boulevard, early Sunday morning.Police said they received a call about at around 3:40 a.m.“I was laying in bed, and we heard one of these common crashes,” said area resident Joyceus Newman. “This was one of the loudest ones.”Responding officers arrived to find the car inside the building.“It’s crazy, and it’s honestly a little bit unbelievable,” said bystander John Young.Investigators said the driver was extricated from the vehicle and transported to Memorial Regional Hospital. The patient was conscious during transport.Cameras later captured part of the business boarded up.The SUV was later towed away from the scene.

Joshua’s Heart Foundation, former Boston Red Sox MVP Mo Vaughn team up for Big Give fundraiser

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:10 GMT

A South Florida nonprofit and a former Major League Baseball player teamed up for a big fundraiser in Miramar.Joshua’s Heart Foundation and former Boston Red Sox MVP Mo Vaughn started the Big Give initiative in an effort to recognize the importance of self-confidence for individuals of all sizes.The initiative aims to make a difference in the lives of people who often face challenges finding clothing that fits their needs.Sunday’s fundraiser, held at the Miramar Cultural Center and Arts Park, also raised money for the foundation’s mission to fight hunger and poverty.7Sports’ Donovan Campbell was on hand to take part in a panel discussion at the event.

Trappers catch, release 10-foot crocodile found in swimming pool near Islamorada

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:10 GMT

PLANTATION KEY, Fla. ((WSVN) — A family in the Florida Keys came home late at night to find a 10-foot crocodile in their swimming pool, presenting a challenge for even the most seasoned trappers to get the scaly intruder out.Cellphone video captured the moment Todd Hardwick with Pesky Critters Wildlife Control was able to catch the large reptile at a home in Plantation Key near Islamorada.“I got him, I got him,” said Hardwick as the crocodile roared.The homeowners said they found the animal taking a night swim in their pool.“It was just enjoying a soak in the pool when we got there,” said Hardwick.It was clear the reptile was not amused to see the trappers. It thrashed around in an attempt to get loose, but the trappers kept it right on its leash.“We started the capture, crocodile rolled quite a bit, threw a lot of water out onto the patio deck,” said Hardwick. “It made it quite slippery and little bit dangerous.”But just how did...