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Cardinals’ Willson Contreras to return to catching duties on Monday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:40 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Willson Contreras’ demotion from catching didn’t last very long.St. Louis manager Oli Marmol announced before Saturday’s game against the Boston Red Sox that the 31-year-old Contreras will be back behind the plate on Monday night when the Cardinals open a homestand against the Milwaukee Brewers.“We felt really good about the progress that we’ve made and it lines up really well for him to catch Monday,” Marmol said.Looking to replace Yadier Molina at catcher, St. Louis signed the three-time All-Star to an $87.5 million, five-year contract in December, its biggest move of the offseason.But Marmol announced last weekend that Contreras would be taking a break from catching for a while — a move that raised questions about the fit of the free agent acquisition in the first place.The departure of Molina, a nine-time Gold Glove winner who retired after his 19th season with the Cardinals, looms over the team’s losing record.Contreras will be catching right-hander Jack Flaherty ...

Denver rainfall records set during 3-day storm

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — It has been a wet stretch of days in the Denver area, and now that totals are coming in, we know that records have been set for May 10, 11 and 12. A daily record was set on May 11, as 2.92 inches of rain were measured at Denver International Airport. That shattered the previous record of 1.55 inches set in 2011. Heavy rainfall began in Denver on May 10. While that daily total was not record-setting, the metro airport recorded 0.65 inches of much-needed moisture. Rainfall continued with accumulations of 2.92 inches on May 11 and 0.83 inches recorded on May 12. The 2.92 inches of rain recorded on May 11 not only set a daily record but is now the eighth-highest daily rainfall for the Denver area. Two-day rainfall totals of 3.75 inches are the third wettest and our three-day rainfall total of 4.40 inches is now the fifth on record. This brings our May 2023 rainfall total to 4.47 inches. This is more than double the 2.16 inches of rainfall that Denver usually picks up fo...

Salvation Army cooking hundreds of extra meals for Denver migrants

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:40 GMT

DENVER, (KDVR) -- Inside the Salvation Army Harbor Light Center, James Prunty's kitchen is always busy.The Culinary Director is in charge of planning, cooking, and packaging more than 1,000 meals every day to help those in need.But this week has been unlike anything Prunty has ever seen."I know we've been busy," he said. "but not like now."Prunty has been preparing hundreds of extra meals every single day for hundreds of migrants now arriving in Denver. Those migrants, arriving from Central and South America, are often arriving with little more than the clothes on their backs. Venezuelan migrant in Denver describes journey to seek asylum in the US "It's a good feeling," said Prunty, "because I know I'm helping somebody out there that couldn't have a meal."But the extra work is beginning to put a strain on the charitable organization, which has had to hire extra staff to prepare the meals."It's very hard," said Kristen Baluyot. "These are extra meals that had not been budgeted...

2 killed in Florida City crash on US 1 involving truck, car and hotel sign

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:40 GMT

A dangerous drive along U.S. 1 left two people dead in Florida City.Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the overnight wreck near the entrance to a Quality Inn, just north of Card Sound Road, early Saturday morning.According to investigators, a Chevy pickup truck and a Honda sedan sideswiped each other.A good Samaritan said he rushed to the scene of the crash and tried to help the victims amid the aftermath.“Almost positive it was a vehicle doing a turnaround at one of those turns, and they were going extremely fast, like 70 or 80 miles an hour, it looked like,” he said. “I’m guessing they didn’t have time to stop.”The good Samaritan said he tried to reach the victims inside the truck.“I tried to, like, cut out the airbags to see if there was any movement, and when I first ran over there, they were moving,” he said, “and then [paramedics] did the rescue breaths on the female first, and then the other ...

Police: Parents uncooperative in search for 6 missing Haverhill children following abuse report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:40 GMT

Haverhill and state police are turning to the public for help as they search for six missing children after their parents have been uncooperative in helping to locate them, officials said.Officers responding to a report of child abuse on May 10 said the alleged victim told the police her mother and step-father had been abusing her seven siblings, according to police.The location of the six youngest children is currently unknown and their parents are not cooperating with authorities, police said.The missing children are: Omnisty Great, 7 monthsCyper Great, 11 monthsCyphaya Great, 3Journea Great, 5 Odyessea Great, 6Jatari Baker-Wooden, 9Police say the children may be in the Randolph area.Anyone with information is urged to call Haverhill police at 978-722-1566.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Kenya cult death toll hits 200

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:40 GMT

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The death toll linked to a doomsday cult in Kenya hit 201 Saturday after police exhumed 22 more bodies, most of them bearing signs of starvation, according to the coast regional commissioner.The bodies are believed to be those of followers of a pastor based in coastal Kenya, Paul Mackenzie. He’s alleged to have ordered congregants to starve to death in order to meet Jesus.More than 600 people are still missing.Mackenzie, who was arrested last month, remains in custody. Police plan to charge him with terrorism-related offenses.Hundreds of bodies have been dug up from dozens of mass graves spread across his 800-acre property, located in the coastal county of Kilifi.Mackenzie insists that he closed his church in 2019 and moved to his property in a forested area to farm.Autopsies conducted on more than 100 bodies last week showed the victims died of starvation, strangulation, suffocation and injuries sustained from blunt objects.Local media outlets have been report...

1 killed as tornado hits south Texas near the Gulf coast

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:40 GMT

LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Texas (AP) — One person was killed when his mobile home was crushed as a powerful tornado tore through a community near the southern tip of Texas before dawn Saturday, damaging dozens of residences and knocking down power lines, authorities said.At least 10 others were hospitalized, including two people who were listed in critical condition, said Tom Hushen, the emergency management coordinator for Cameron County. Many residents also suffered cuts and bruises.The tornado hit at about 4 a.m. as most people were in their homes asleep in the unincorporated community of Laguna Heights, located on the mainland across from South Padre Island, off the Gulf of Mexico. The county has among the highest poverty rates in Texas and is dotted with substandard housing.There was no advance warning. Instead, the first warning of a tornado “went out at the same time it was touching ground,” said Barry Goldsmith, a warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service in ...

Red Sox notebook: Adalberto Mondesi still a long way off as recovery from torn ACL drags

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:40 GMT

When the Red Sox acquired Adalberto Mondesi from Kansas City this past offseason, they understood he might not be ready for Opening Day. The electric shortstop was just about a year removed from suffering a torn ACL in his left knee, but the hope was before long his speed and explosiveness could become a game-breaking asset.Recovering that explosiveness, however, has proven a much slower process than expected.Though Mondesi has not experienced any setbacks and his surgically repaired knee is still structurally sound, he is not close to a return and isn’t expected to begin a rehab assignment in the near future.Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that while Mondesi is making progress, it has often come with fits and starts.“There are going to be good days and bad days, we’ve got to make sure when the bad days happen it’s ‘hey you’re fine structurally, you’re good,’ ” Cora said. “It’s just part of the process so be patient an...

6 places to go kayaking in San Diego

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:40 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- From wavy coastal waters to easy-going lakes, there are many places across San Diego County for kayakers of all levels to explore. With year-round weather that fares well with those looking to enjoy the great outdoors, kayakers in the region have ample opportunity to take out their personal watercrafts or rent them for the day. 5 ‘glamping’ sites for wary campers near San Diego Here are six places to go kayaking in San Diego County for water adventurers of all kinds. Lower Otay Lake This reservoir is located in Chula Vista and offers views of rugged mountain scenery. This artificial body of water is actually the home of the U.S. Olympic Training center for rowing sports, according to the City of San Diego. Its flatwater makes it perfect for kayaking. There's a $6 entry fee for those bringing their own boats and a boat rental dock for those needing to rent one for the day.Lake CuyamacaThis kayakers haven is located in Julian and is surrounded by pines and oak trees. O...

Smith says she’ll consider changes amid concerns wildfires politicized in election

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:40 GMT

EDMONTON — United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith says she will consider making changes amid questions over whether she is politicizing Alberta’s wildfire crisis by using party news conferences to deliver fire updates meant for the broader public.Smith says she is just trying to be helpful and deliver as much information as she can, but says she is open to another approach.“I’m happy if you want me to just refuse taking your questions on wildfires,” Smith told reporters in Calgary Saturday.“I just feel like this is information you want to know. And if you want to know it, I’m prepared to deliver it to you.”Smith had to begin walking a fine line of political convention this week after wildfires forced thousands to flee in the midst of an election campaign, with voters going to the polls May 29.She is expected to juggle her dual roles as premier and party leader: addressing the crisis as premier while separating it as much as possible from party matters to avoid the app...