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Derek Chauvin murder conviction upheld in George Floyd killing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:45 GMT

The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday upheld former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s second-degree murder conviction in the killing of George Floyd, and his 22 1/2-year sentence remains in place.Chauvin’s attorney had asked the appeals court to throw out the ex-officer’s convictions for a long list of reasons, including the massive pretrial publicity. He also argued that legal and procedural errors deprived Chauvin of a fair trial. But the three-judge panel sided with prosecutors who said Chauvin got a fair trial and just sentence.Floyd died on May 25, 2020, after Chauvin, who is white, used his knee to pin the Black man’s neck to the ground for 9 1/2 minutes. A bystander video captured Floyd’s fading cries of “I can’t breathe.” Floyd’s death touched off protests around the world, some of which turned violent, and forced a national reckoning with police brutality and racism.“Police officers undoubtedly have a challenging, difficult, and sometimes dangerous job. However,...

On a never-ending quest for self-improvement, Twins shortstop Carlos Correa turns to books

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:45 GMT

NEW YORK — Derek Falvey was riding the Peloton bike near the end of one spring training day earlier this year when Carlos Correa walked into the exercise room, a small stack of books in hand.That piqued the Twins’ president of baseball operation’s interest. Falvey, a reader himself, struck up a conversation with Correa about books and soon after, purchased one that he left in the shortstop’s locker at Hammond Stadium.That book, “Legacy,” a look into the All Blacks, New Zealand’s national rugby team and how they have cultivated a century of success, is one of Falvey’s principle leadership books, and it’s one that reminded him of the Twins’ star. Correa plans to read that book soon, after he finishes James Clear’s “Atomic Habits,” a New York Times bestseller that walks readers through creating productive habits and breaking bad ones.As part of his relentless pursuit of improvement, Correa has been turning to books with more frequency, focusing primarily on self-growth and leadership w...

New farmer's market leads West Mountain's summer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:45 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - West Mountain Ski Area is about more than the winter slopes. During the snow-unfriendly months, West Mountain adopts a schedule of events like brand-new farmer's markets, as well as adventure camps and more, to keep things busy year-round. On Monday, the mountain's slate of events for 2023 was released. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “We look forward to the summer season at West just as much as the winter,” said West Mountain General Manager Sara Montgomery. “We pride ourselves on being a year-round destination for local and out-of-town guests. It’s our goal to create memorable family or group adventures that people look forward to year after year.”Summer Farmer's Market (New for 2023)Sundays June 3 - Sept. 4, 9 a.m. - noonFarms, craftspeople and more selling waresVendors being sought, apply onlineOutdoor Adventure summer camps3-day and 5-day options running through the summer, both 9 a.m. - 3 p...

Yom HaShoah Holocaust Commemoration Monday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:45 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Congregation Gates of Heaven will host a community-wide Holocaust Commemoration on Monday at 7:30 p.m. at 852 Ashmore Avenue in Schenectady. The event is free of charge. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The commemoration serves as a reminder to help this and future generations remember and to avoid history repeating itself. The Congregation Gates of Heaven says Dr. Stephen Berk of Union College will speak at the event.

Get your Adirondack Thunder playoff tickets today!

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:45 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Adirondack Thunder will face off against the Newfoundland Growlers in the North Division Seminal of the Kelly Cup Playoffs. The Thunder will host the Growlers for Games 1, 2, and 3 at the Cool Insuring Arena. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The schedule for the North Division Semifinal is as follows:Game 1 - Growlers @ Thunder – Wednesday, April 19 – 7 p.m. EST – Cool Insuring ArenaGame 2 - Growlers @ Thunder – Friday, April 21 – 7 p.m. EST – Cool Insuring ArenaGame 3 - Growlers @ Thunder – Saturday, April 22 – 5 p.m. EST – Cool Insuring ArenaGame 4 - Thunder @ Growlers – Tuesday, April 25 – 5:30 p.m. EST – Mary Brown’s CentreGame 5* - Thunder @ Growlers – Thursday, April 27 – 5:30 p.m. EST – Mary Brown’s CentreGame 6* - Thunder @ Growlers – Sunday, April 30 – 2:30 p.m. EST – Mary Brown’s CentreGame 7* - Thunder @ Growlers – Tuesday, May 2 – 5:30 p.m. EST – Mary Brown’s CentreTickets for t...

Kingston man arraigned on kidnapping, strangulation charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:45 GMT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Kingston man was arraigned on kidnapping, assault, and strangulation charges, among others, and faces 25 years to life if convicted, according to the Office of the Ulster County District Attorney. William Knox III, 29, was arraigned on Friday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Law enforcement says the indictment stems from an investigation looking into the kidnapping of a 28-year-old woman who was abducted by the defendant between February 13 and February 15, 2022. Knox is held at the Ulster County Jail without bail. Charges:First-degree kidnappingFirst-degree attempted assaultSecond-degree strangulation (two counts)Second-degree assault (two counts)Third-degree intimidating a witness or victim (two counts)Petit larcenyEndangering the welfare of a child Dutchess County man arrested following drug sale investigation "The newly filed superseding indictment is a meaningful step in holding the defen...

Dutchess County man arrested following drug sale investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:45 GMT

PLEASANT VALLEY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Pleasant Valley man was arrested on Friday following a lengthy drug sale investigation, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say Bryan Whittle, 47, was in possession of 28 ounces of cocaine and fentanyl and had two loaded illegal ghost guns. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office says their drug task force had actively been investigating drug dealers selling Fentanyl or drugs mixed with Fentanyl due to a significant amount of overdose deaths in the area. Deputies say they found a source for distribution, where the drugs were being sold in bags with the Chicago Bulls logo on them. They eventually executed a search warrant on Friday at Whittle's residence in Pleasant Valley, which yielded 28 ounces of cocaine, fentanyl, and two loaded illegal ghost guns. All paraphernalia was seized. Participating restaurants in Amsterdam WingFest Whit...

David's Bridal files for bankruptcy, but your order is safe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:45 GMT

CONSHOKOCKEN, Pa. (AP) — David’s Bridal has filed for bankruptcy protection, the second time for the chain in the past five years. The announcement Monday arrives days after the company, one of the largest sellers of wedding gowns and formal wear, said it could eliminate more than 9,200 jobs across the U.S. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, the company has about 300 stores across dozens of states and employs more than 11,000 workers. David’s Bridal is looking to sell the company, but its stores remain open and its fulfilling orders without delay. Its online platforms also remain available to help people with their wedding planning needs. The company last filed for bankruptcy protection in 2018 but reemerged a year later. Monday's filing was made in New Jersey.

As Fox News case heads to trial, far right St. Louis site faces its own defamation suit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:45 GMT

They didn’t know it at the time, but Dec. 3, 2020, was the start of a nightmare for Wandrea Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman.Both were election workers in Atlanta, and that was the day Rudy Giuliani — ex-New York mayor and adviser to former President Donald Trump — testified to a state Senate committee that Georgia election officials had counted illegal ballots to steal the presidency for Joe Biden. The allegations were quickly debunked by government officials and the media, but they still reverberated through right-wing media outlets.Later that day, the Gateway Pundit, a St. Louis-based site run by brothers Jim and James Hoft, identified Freeman as one of the election workers accused of producing and counting 18,000 hidden, fraudulent ballots from a suitcase.“What’s Up, Ruby,” the site’s headline read that day. “BREAKING: Crooked Operative Filmed Pulling Out Suitcases of Ballots in Georgia IS IDENTIFIED.”A month after the initial allegations, Trump himself singled out Fr...

KSHE's John Ulett announces radio retirement

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:45 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Broadcaster John Ulett is retiring after nearly 50 years on-air at KSHE-95. He began his career in 1976 and is the station’s longest continuously broadcasting air talent. He made the announcement on-air Monday morning.KSHE 95 host Favazz posted this Facebook status update, "Congrats on your semi-retirement, U-Man." Trending: Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival features an incredible lineup! Win Tickets! Ulett has also worked as the Cardinals’ PA announcer for 40 years. It is not yet clear if he is retiring from that job.The broadcaster was named to the St. Louis Hall of Fame, he received the Riverfront Times’ Lifetime Achievement Award, he has received multiple awards from the Missouri Broadcasters Association, and he is on the Bishop DuBourg Wall of Fame.