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Draft steal Trayce Jackson-Davis proving vital for Warriors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:16 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — With 1:13 left in a third quarter the Warriors pulled away from Washington, Trayce Jackson-Davis windmilled his arms, swatting a Landry Shamet layup attempt off the backboard and back into his possession. The rookie then outletted to Chris Paul to start a fast break and hustled down the middle of the court to rejoin the play.Paul rewarded Jackson-Davis for his hustle — and smart ball screen in semi transition — by lobbing an alley-oop to the rim, which Jackson-Davis stuffed.On a night Jordan Poole returned to the Chase Center for the first time since getting traded, Jackson-Davis was the one who threw a party. In Golden State’s 129-118 victory over Washington, the rookie further cemented his value to the Warriors by posting 10 points and 15 rebounds in 25 minutes. He became the third rookie this year, joining Rookie of the Year favorites Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren, to register consecutive double-doubles. He became the first Warriors rookie to haul 15 b...

2 French bulldogs stolen days apart in DC, police say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:16 GMT

In a continuing trend, two more French bulldogs were stolen this week in the District, according to D.C. police.Mocha was stolen from her owner at gunpoint Friday afternoon in the 33-hundred block of 14th Place in Southeast, as she was attempting to sell the dog, authorities said. The victim told police that she had listed her dog for sale online and the suspect contacted her to purchase the dog before stealing her.Police described Mocha as a 1-year-old beige Frenchie, with a microchip and cesarean section scar on her stomach.CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE: Mocha, a 1-year-old female French bulldog that was stolen in Southeast D.C. (Courtesy D.C. police)Earlier this week, police said a male French bulldog named Tyson was stolen in the unit block of Galveston Place in Southwest. The suspect broke a window on Monday night and entered the victim’s home while Tyson’s owners were out, stealing property and the dog.Tyson is described as a 2-year-old, brindle gray Frenchie by police, t...

Israel strikes 2 homes, killing more than 90 Palestinians as troops expand south Gaza offensive

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:16 GMT

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 90 Palestinians, including dozens from an extended family, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on two homes, rescuers and hospital officials said Saturday, a day after the U.N. chief warned again that nowhere is safe in Gaza and that Israel’s ongoing offensive is creating “massive obstacles” to the distribution of humanitarian aid.Also Saturday, the Israeli military said troops arrested hundreds of alleged militants in Gaza over the past week and transferred more than 200 of them to Israel for further interrogation, providing rare details on a controversial policy of mass roundups of Palestinian men. The army said more than 700 people with alleged ties to the militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad have so far been sent to Israeli lockups.Israel declared war after Hamas gunmen stormed across the border on Oct. 7, killing some 1,200 people and taking some 240 hostages. More than 20,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s war to destroy Hamas and...

Denver weather: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day on Christmas Eve for snow, slick roads

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Big changes are coming for Denver's weather ahead of Christmas Eve.Cooler temperatures, as well as rain and snow, are coming Saturday, which will make for a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for Sunday. Weather today: Cloudy, light rain/snowMostly cloudy skies are expected to dominate the area for Saturday along with light rain and snow showers, mainly in the afternoon. High temperatures will still be above average, in the upper 40s and lower 50s. Winds could be breezy at times gusting up to 20 mph.The light rain will continue through dinnertime before transitioning to snow in the overnight hours. Meanwhile, the high country will be getting more snowfall Saturday, with another 6-9" for the likes of Vail, Eagle and Aspen. Weather tonight: Wintery mix, then snowThe rain will transition to snow after 8 p.m., with around 1-3 inches falling in Denver overnight hours. Mainly after 11 p.m. is when the metro area will start to see some accumulations.Look for light snowfall to conti...

1 killed in shooting in Thornton

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- One person died in a shooting in Thornton, according to police on Saturday.The shooting happened in the 16000 block of Grant Street. An adult male victim was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. He later died from his injuries.The investigation was ongoing.

Argument in Westminster parking lot leads to deadly shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police in Westminster investigated a shooting in a parking lot late Friday night that killed one and critically injured another.Officers responded to the 8900 block of Harlan Street around 10:35 p.m. and found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound.He was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.Shortly after, officers were notified of an additional adult man who was also at a local hospital. He was in critical condition suffering from a gunshot wound.Police said it is believed an argument ensued between several adult men in the parking lot which led to several of them firing guns at each other.WPD said they did not believe there was a danger to the public.The investigation was ongoing.

Trooper injured when cruiser struck by suspected DUI driver in West Bridgewater

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:16 GMT

A state trooper and two other people were taken to the hospital early Saturday morning after a state police cruiser was struck by a suspected drunken driver on Route 24 in West Bridgewater, officials said.A trooper reported around 12:30 a.m. that his cruiser was struck while he was conducting a motor vehicle stop on Route 24 southbound, according to state police. The trooper reported that his cruiser was pushed into him while he was outside of it, causing him to be struck by the vehicle.Three people were taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton to be treated for minor injuries, state police said.The driver who struck the trooper was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. Their name has not been released.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Quebec police searching for 4-year-old girl who fell into river

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:16 GMT

DOLBEAU-MISTASSINI, Que. — Quebec provincial police are searching for a four-year-old girl who fell into a river in a region north of Quebec City on Friday afternoon.Police Sergeant Hugues Beaulieu says the child was sledding with her mother near the bank of the Mistassibi River in Dolbeau-Mistassini, Que. at around 2:30 p.m. when she passed through a safety barrier and fell into the water.Beaulieu says police searched the area all night and are continuing their efforts this morning.Police divers and a helicopter are assisting in the search.Beaulieu says the geography of the area poses a challenge and the river is difficult to access.Police had to use a crane to lift the divers’ boat into the river.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 23, 2023.The Canadian Press

A pro-peace Russian presidential hopeful is blocked by the election commission

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:16 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian politician calling for peace in Ukraine hit a roadblock in her campaign Saturday, when Russia’s Central Election Commission refused to accept her initial nomination by a group of supporters, citing errors in the documents submitted.Former legislator Yekaterina Duntsova is calling for peace in Ukraine and hopes to challenge President Vladimir Putin, promoting her vision of a “humane” Russia “that’s peaceful, friendly and ready to cooperate with everyone on the principle of respect.”“On Dec. 23, the Central Election Commission refused to register my initiative group,” Duntsova wrote on the Telegram messaging app.According to a Telegram channel close to Duntsova’s campaign, the commission found 100 errors in her nomination papers, including mistakes in the spelling of names.“You are a young woman, you still have everything ahead of you. Any minus can always be turned into a plus,” the head of Russia’s Central Election Commission, Ella Pamfilova, said at the comm...

Premier League has its first female referee as Rebecca Welch handles Fulham-Burnley

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:16 GMT

LONDON (AP) — The Premier League has its first female referee.Rebecca Welch blew her whistle to start the match between Fulham and Burnley on Saturday in a landmark moment for England’s top league.She was applauded by some fans as she emerged from the tunnel ahead of the match at Craven Cottage.Welch has already worked as the fourth official in the Premier League, for the match between Fulham and Manchester United on Nov. 4. She has handled matches in the second-tier Championship and FA Cup.Welch has been a referee since 2010, initially balancing the role with her job in the National Health Service before becoming a full-time match official.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerThe Associated Press