FREMONT, Calif. (KRON) — A 7-year-old bicyclist was killed after a traffic collision Friday afternoon in Fremont, police said in a Nixle alert. The collision happened on Montrose Avenue around 3:45 p.m. Armed man refused to leave burning building in Fremont The driver stopped after the collision and remained on scene as officers arrive, according… Continue reading 7-year-old biker killed after traffic collision in Fremont
Texas A&M tops Gophers 5-1 in NCAA softball regional opener
NORMAN, Okla. — Texas A&M got solid pitching from Emiley Kennedy and the Aggies scattered nine hits to hold off the Gophers 5-1 in the opening round of the NCAA Norman Regional softball tournament Friday afternoon at Marita Hynes Field. Minnesota (26-25), the No. 3 seed in the four-team regional, faces a must-win game in… Continue reading Texas A&M tops Gophers 5-1 in NCAA softball regional opener
World’s cartoonists on this week’s events
First published in The Boston Globe, U.S., May 12, 2022 | By Chappatte First published on POLITICO.com, U.S., May 17, 2022 | By Matt Wuerker First published on De Volkskrant, The Netherlands, May 16, 2022 | By Schot First published on Politicalcartoons.com, Canada, May 16, 2022 | By Dave Whamond First published on Politicalcartoons.com, U.S.,… Continue reading World’s cartoonists on this week’s events
Bike lane barriers placed in Key Biscayne to protect bicyclists
Bike lane barriers have been put up in the village of Key Biscayne. Orange cones were placed along the Rickenbacker Causeway on Friday, separating the road from the lanes along the shoulder that bicyclists use. Crews also lowered the speed limit along the causeway. The moves were made after a pair of cyclists were killed… Continue reading Bike lane barriers placed in Key Biscayne to protect bicyclists
In unusual step, US military aircraft will transport first pallets of baby formula to US
(CNN) — The first flights of the Biden administration’s latest effort to expedite baby formula delivery to the US amid a nationwide shortage will include US military aircraft, a White House official says. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the first flights supporting the newly created Operation Fly Formula program, and they will “depart Ramstein Air Base… Continue reading In unusual step, US military aircraft will transport first pallets of baby formula to US
Story’s grand slam sparks Red Sox second straight win over Mariners
The Red Sox have emerged from their early season slide and are starting to pile up series wins. The move started with two from Texas, taking two of three from the Rangers in Arlington. The Sox then returned home to start a seven-game homestand by taking two of three from the Houston Astros. Now the… Continue reading Story’s grand slam sparks Red Sox second straight win over Mariners
NCAA Division I Softball Regionals Glance
All Times EDT (Double elimination; x-if necessary) Norman (Okla.) Regional Friday, May 20 Texas A&M 5, Minnesota 1 Oklahoma 14, Prairie View A&M 0 Saturday, May 21 Game 3 – Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma , 2 p.m. Game 4 – Minnesota vs. Prairie View A&M, 4:30 p.m. Game 5 – Game 3 loser vs. Game… Continue reading NCAA Division I Softball Regionals Glance
Report detailing achievement gap in Va. classrooms at center of debate among state, school leaders
A report detailing performance in Virginia schools has led to some concerns among state leaders, while raising questions around whether it is an accurate representation of progress in the classroom. Expectations and standards have been on the decline across Virginia alongside a growing achievement gap among students, according to a report released by the Virginia… Continue reading Report detailing achievement gap in Va. classrooms at center of debate among state, school leaders
Ramírez shakes off injury, leads Guardians past Tigers 6-1
CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez hit a three-run homer and tripled a day after avoiding a serious injury when he fouled a ball off his leg, and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-1 on Friday night. Both teams were without their managers for the series opener. Detroit’s A.J. Hinch missed the game because… Continue reading Ramírez shakes off injury, leads Guardians past Tigers 6-1
Atkins, Cloud lead Mystics to 78-73 win over Dream
ATLANTA (AP) — Ariel Atkins scored 18 points, Natasha Cloud added 17 and the Washington Mystics erased a double-digit deficit in the second-half to beat the Atlanta Dream 78-73 on Friday night. There were two ties and three lead changes in the final 2 1/2 minutes, the last of which came when Tianna Hawkins made… Continue reading Atkins, Cloud lead Mystics to 78-73 win over Dream