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Chiefs miscues lead to 2 defensive TDs by Raiders in 20-14 loss on Christmas Day

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:56:03 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Isiah Pacheco trudged off the field after another unsuccessful offensive series, tried to sit down on one of the exam tables on the Kansas City sideline and promptly had it collapse on him, sending the Chiefs running back onto his backside.Just about summed up Christmas Day for the defending Super Bowl champions.In one of the sloppiest performances of the Patrick Mahomes era, the Chiefs allowed the Raiders to score defensive touchdowns 7 seconds apart, committed a slew of penalties, dropped more passes and were generally inept on offense. Twice they failed to convert on fourth down in the second half, including once inside the Raiders 10 with the outcome still undecided.The result was a 20-14 loss that not only denied Kansas City an opportunity to clinch the AFC West for the eighth consecutive season, but also dealt coach Andy Reid’s team a crippling blow to its hopes of earning the No. 1 seed in the AFC.After a 6-1 start, the Chiefs (9-6) have lost thr...

Adams County sheriff's deputy dies in crash

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:56:03 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Adams County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that a deputy had died in a crash in Weld County while off-duty."We rise to an undeniable coldness this morning, a reminder we've lost another member of the Sheriff's Office," ACSO said Monday. "We encourage you all to embrace your loved ones a little tighter today. Treasure every second you have with them, for these moments are what truly matter."The crash was under investigation by the Colorado State Patrol.

Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted by failed Christmas swatting attempt

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:56:03 GMT

Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was the target of a swatting attempt at her Georgia residence on Christmas morning, the congresswoman and local police said, marking the latest instance of someone calling in a fake emergency to draw armed officers to her home.The Rome Police Department quickly verified that the call was a hoax and did not send officers to the house, department spokesperson Kelly Madden said.“I was just swatted. This is like the 8th time. On Christmas with my family here. My local police are the GREATEST and shouldn’t have to deal with this,” Greene wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter.A man in New York called the Georgia suicide hotline just before 11 a.m. Monday, claiming that he had shot his girlfriend at Greene’s home and was going to kill himself next, Madden said. The call was quickly transferred to police when suicide hotline responders recognized the Georgia congresswoman’s address.The department said it contacted Greene’s priva...

Local farms accepting donated Christmas trees 

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:56:03 GMT

With Christmas winding down, some people may already be itching to take down their Christmas trees. For those interested, local farms have options, with hungry goats and other animals ready to munch on old Christmas trees. “They literally know when it’s tree time,” said Slightly Off Course Farm Owner Alyssa Belanger. “They get excited and they do a little dance once they see that first tree coming down the driveway, because it’s their favorite time of year.” At Slightly Off Course in Ashburnham, staff are hoping for a hefty donation this season as their herd of Nigerian dwarf goats are all expected to give birth this spring. “We are going to be multiplying in the spring, which is super exciting, so the more food the better,” Belanger said. Evergreen Grove in Gardner is also accepting trees. The farm rescues animals that were abused or abandoned. It is also part of the Carl E. Dahl House, a nonprofit organization that connects animals with people w...

1st Amendment claim struck down in Project Veritas case focused on diary of Biden’s daughter

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:56:03 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Criminal prosecutors may soon get to see over 900 documents pertaining to the alleged theft of a diary belonging to President Joe Biden’s daughter after a judge rejected the conservative group Project Veritas’ First Amendment claim.Attorney Jeffrey Lichtman said on behalf of the nonprofit Monday that attorneys are considering appealing last Thursday’s ruling by U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres in Manhattan. In the written decision, the judge said the documents can be given to investigators by Jan. 5.The documents were produced from raids that were authorized in November 2021. Electronic devices were also seized from the residences of three members of Project Veritas, including two mobile phones from the home of James O’Keefe, the group’s since-fired founder.Project Veritas, founded in 2010, identifies itself as a news organization. It is best known for conducting hidden camera stings that have embarrassed news outlets, labor organizations and Democratic...

TV actor Kamar de los Reyes of 'One Life to Live' and 'Call of Duty' dies at 56

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:56:03 GMT

Kamar de los Reyes, a television, movie and voice actor best known for playing a gang member-turned-cop in the soap “One Life to Live” and a villain in the video game “Call of Duty: Black Ops II," has died in Los Angeles at 56, the family announced.De los Reyes died Sunday following a brief battle with cancer, according to a statement from Lisa Goldberg, a publicist for de los Reyes’ wife, Sherri Saum.In “One Life to Live,” de los Reyes starred as Antonio Vega, a former gang member who became a lawyer and then a cop, alongside Saum. In the popular video game “Call of Duty: Black Ops II," he played the villain Raul Menendez. He also had roles in Fox’s “Sleepy Hollow,” ABC’s “The Rookie” and CW's “All American.”The family statement said that at the time of his death, de los Reyes was filming “All American” — and had recently shot roles in Marvel’s upcoming “Daredevil” series and Hulu’s yet to be released “Washington Black,” starring Sterling K. Brown. Read more: Latest Chicago news ...

Police offer warning to Bridgeport residents after string of garage burglaries

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:56:03 GMT

CHICAGO — Police are offering a warning to residents on the city's South Side after several garage break-ins over the past month. According to Chicago police, the burglaries all happened in Bridgeport over a period of about nine days, between Dec. 5 and Dec 14. Driver, passenger of scooter critical after car crash on NW Side Police say during each of the burglaries, thieves gained entry into the garages through a side door and stole property from inside. Officers say the burglaries happened at several different times of the day and did not provide details on what types of items were stolen. Chicago police provided the following timeline of the garage burglaries that took place in December:900 block of 33rd Place at 9 p.m. on Dec. 5.2800 block of South Farrell Street at 8 a.m. on Dec. 7.1200 block of West 35th Street at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 14. 2 Illinois lottery players win $1 million each on new $50 scratch-off ticket Police advise residents to keep the perimeter of thei...

Helping Hand Home continues to change children's lives

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:56:03 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Helping Hand Home for Children in Austin has been helping abused and neglected children for many years."We take care of kids 4 to 13 that have suffered abuse and neglect,” said Chris Janawicz who works at the home.Janawicz said forming a bond with the kids and gaining their trust is crucial to help them heal."The theory is that a child needs at least one secure attachment figure in their life to help them feel safe and really that is the first thing we do with a child when they come here,” Janawicz said.Many of the kids have gone through things no one should ever have to deal with and their trauma can mean a difficult transition, but the Helping Hand Home is dedicated to each child who they take in."We offer therapy services,” Janawicz said. “Each kid has an individual therapist that they see once or twice a week. We do group therapy."Most kids are at the facility for about a year and half."Around 90% of the children that leave Helping Hand Home each year go to f...

Dane Mizutani: For sake of Justin Jefferson, Vikings must get this next decision right

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:56:03 GMT

As soon as the words left his mouth, star receiver Justin Jefferson went out of his way to make sure everybody knew he wasn’t being disrespectful. He was simply stating an opinion about franchise quarterback Kirk Cousins that has more or less morphed into fact over the past couple of months.“I think it goes to show the world the type of player Kirk is,” Jefferson said after the Vikings suffered a 30-24 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium. “This is a tough league. Not everybody is meant for this job. It’s tough not having No. 8 out there.”Even if it wasn’t meant as a slight to career backup quarterback Nick Mullens, nobody would’ve blamed Jefferson if he wanted to be critical in that moment. After doing everything in his power to will the Vikings to a comeback win they didn’t deserve, Jefferson couldn’t overcome Mullens quite literally throwing the game away down the stretch.Jefferson tried. He really did.On the final...

Endangered Silver Advisory issued for missing Spanish Lake man

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:56:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The St. Louis County Police Department issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for a Spanish Lake man reported missing on Christmas morning.The advisory states the incident occurred at 7 a.m. in the 11000 block of Del Rosa Way.According to police, Albert Lee Hill, 77, left his home and drove away in his vehicle without telling anyone where he was headed.While Hill does have family in Illinois, they have not heard from him. Hill, who has Alzheimer's, is also without his medication. Search for missing St. Louis mother intensifies Hill is described as a Black man, 5'11" tall, 185 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes, wearing a blue and gray long-sleeve shirt and blue jeans. Hill is driving a gray 2017 Nissan Sentra with Missouri license plates NA7N7W.Anyone with information on Hill’s whereabouts should dial 911 immediately to contact their nearest law enforcement agency or call the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210.