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Grief book author’s murder charge tangled in estate dispute

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:00 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A children’s book author who prosecutors say killed her husband has been battling with his relatives over the family estate since his death last year, court documents show. Kouri Richins, 33, is accused of poisoning her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl at their home in a small mountain town near Park City, according to charging documents.The murder charges filed this week come months after Richins self-published “Are you with me?” — an illustrated storybook chronicling a young boy who wonders how his deceased father remains a presence in his life.Prosecutors allege Richins called authorities in the middle of the night in March 2022 to report that her husband, Eric Richins, was “cold to the touch.” She told officers she had made her husband a mixed drink to celebrate him selling a multimillion-dollar home. She then went to soothe one of their children to sleep in the next bedroom. When she returned, she found her husband unresponsive, and she called ...

CBC resumes activity on some of its Twitter accounts after hitting pause over labels

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:00 GMT

The CBC and Radio-Canada are returning to Twitter after pausing activity last month over their designation as “government-funded media” by the social media platform.CBC News editor-in-chief Brodie Fenlon says in a blog post that it is resuming activity on a handful of umbrella accounts but will “significantly reduce” its overall Twitter footprint.In April, Twitter CEO Elon Musk applied tags to accounts belonging to the CBC and other outlets, including the BBC and National Public Radio, labelling them as “government-funded media.” The tags had their wording changed multiple times without warning or explanation, before ultimately disappearing.The CBC has said it does not meet Twitter’s definition of “government-funded media” and that its editorial independence is enshrined in the Broadcasting Act.Fenlon says the CBC will continue to assess Twitter against its social media strategy.This report by The Canadian Press was first publish...

Dog co-owned by country's Tim McGraw wins new breed at show

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:00 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A Bracco Italiano named Lepshi won his breed's debut at the United States' most prestigious dog show. And dog lovers just might not be the only audience that won't forget something like that.Lepshi (pronounced LEEP'-she) happens to be co-owned by country music and “1883” series star Tim McGraw. But that distinction was just playing in the background of a chorus of cheers as Lepshi and eight other examples of his handsome Italian hunting breed took their turns in the ring Tuesday at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.“He's a wonderful ambassador for the breed,” handler Ryan Wolfe said after the 6-year-old's win. Lepshi aces the breed's trademark ground-covering trot, Wolfe explained, and “he loves everybody." Popular US breeds that have never won the Westminster Dog Show McGraw, known for hits including “Something Like That,” and his wife, country luminary and “1883” co-star Faith Hill, have had a number of Bracchi at home and featured them in social media posts. ...

Texas softball falls out of top-5 after being swept by Baylor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns softball didn't fall much in the latest national rankings release, but voters in most polls dropped them outside the top five after they were swept by Baylor to end the regular season.Texas fell two spots from No. 5 to No. 7 in both the ESPN/USA Softball and D1Softball.com polls while tumbling five spots from No. 5 to No. 10 in the NFCA/USA Today Coaches poll. Voters in the SoftballAmerica poll dropped them four spots from No. 6 to No. 10.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersIt was a less-than-ideal way to end the regular season for the Longhorns (40-12-1), but they are still the No. 2 seed in the Big 12 tournament and have a chance to get back on track before the NCAA tournament begins. Texas is expected to be a top-16 seed and should host a regional if current projections hold. In its latest projections, D1Softball.com has Texas as the ...

Gophers football adds coveted Illinois prep tight end Julian Johnson

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:00 GMT

The Gophers football program picked up a commitment Tuesday from Illinois prep tight end Julian Johnson.The 6-foot-5, 210-pound 3-star prospect from Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, Ill., had offers from Iowa, Missouri, Purdue, Texas A&M, Indiana, Rutgers and more.Johnson, who has also played defensive end, is the 12th pledge in Minnesota’s 2024 class. Johnson thanked head coach P.J.Fleck and two new assistant coaches Nic McKissic-Luke and Andrew Sowder.Johnson’s older bother, Jalen Johnson, is a redshirt freshman receiver at Northern Illinois, where McKissic-Luke was the Huskies running back coach before coming to the U this offseason.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Gophers add commitment from Auburn safety transfer Craig McDonald College Sports | NFL draft: Gophers defensive backs Jordan Howden, Terell Smith go in fifth round College Sports | Gophers football addresses roster need with Elon cornerback Tre’Von Jones ...

Bill introduced to increase penalties for sexual offenses against correctional officers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Correctional officers in New York State are taking a stand against sexual assault in state prisons. Members of New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) said there has been an increase in sexual harassment for female correctional officers since the HALT Act was passed.The HALT Act limits the use of solitary confinement. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "Because of HALT, the incarcerated community knows that there are no consequences for their actions," NYSCOPBA Pres. Mike Powers said. "A disturbing trend the women of NYSCOPBA are experiencing in the workplace is not specifically being tracked, and that's a problem."The group is pushing for a bill that would increase criminal penalties for certain sexual offenses committed against corrections officers. It is currently in committee.

Rockies beat Pirates with solid start from Connor Seabold, two homers from Jurickson Profar

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:00 GMT

PITTSBURGH — Dire forecasts by multiple “baseballologist” about a Rockies rotation meltdown have been way off the mark.At least so far.Right-hander Connor Seabold was recently inserted into the rotation because of injuries to German Marquez and Noah Davis, and the dumping of the struggling Jose Urena. Thrown into the breach, Seabold has held his own in his two starts.In the Rockies’ 10-1 rout of the Pirates Tuesday night at PCN Park, Seabold pitched five innings, giving up one run on three hits. Yes, he walked three and hit a batter, but he managed to work his way out of multiple traffic jams. And over the last 14 games, Colorado starters have a combined ERA of 3.71 and the club is 9-5.Tuesday was a step forward for Seabold, who allowed three solo homers over five innings in a no-decision against the Brewers last Thursday at Coors Field. It was also Seabold’s first career win.Rockies hitters, dominated by Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller in a 2-0 loss ...

Teen dies of overdose at L.A. County Juvenile Hall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:00 GMT

An 18-year-old at the Los Angeles County Juvenile Hall facility in Sylmar died of a suspected overdose Tuesday.The unidentified teen was found unresponsive in his room at the Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall and resided in a section of the facility where juveniles accused of serious crimes are housed, according to the Los Angeles Times, citing anonymous sources.Staff at the facility administered first aid and used Naloxone spray to treat the overdose, but the unidentified teen ultimately died. The death comes just a few short weeks after state regulators opted not to shut down the facility, which has been the subject of criticism and accusations of violence, neglect and drug use within its walls. An anonymous email to KTLA Tuesday claimed abhorrent conditions at the facility, including rampant drug use and lack of oversight.Last month, California Attorney General Rob Bonta called conditions at Nidorf, as well as Central Juvenile Hall in Boyle Heights, "appalling," and called for change...

Officials address the troubling rise of homelessness in Riverside County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:00 GMT

Homelessness throughout Riverside County is climbing at an alarming rate with a 12 percent increase over the past year.County officials said immediate solutions are needed to help the most vulnerable while tackling the troubling rise. Homelessness is rising across the Inland Empire, with nearby San Bernardino County’s homeless population rising about 26 percent, according to data.In the latest annual Point-in-Time Count, Riverside County has a reported 3,725 unhoused individuals in 2023, up from 3,316 in 2022.“When we think about homelessness in 2023, unsheltered humans, the numbers are absolutely higher,” said Chris Oberg, the CEO of Path of Life Ministries.The Riverside-based nonprofit focuses on helping homeless people get the services they need, operating three shelters, two of which are open year-round.“The number one cause for homelessness or being unsheltered is a disruption in a relationship,” explains Oberg. “Disruption in a marriage, disruption of a family member, an aunt,...

Two teens injured in shooting near East Oakland high school campus

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:00 GMT

OAKLAND — Two teenagers were shot Tuesday evening just outside an East Oakland high school campus, authorities said.The two teens suffered gunshot wounds to the stomach and to a leg, police said. Their conditions were not immediately available.The shooting was reported shortly before 5:30 p.m. near Castlemont High School in the 8600 block of MacArthur Boulevard a police spokesperson said in an e-mailed statement.Police were blocking off part of at least one nearby street and working to recover evidence from a scene.Investigators did not share preliminary information about a possible motive, any shooting suspects or an associated vehicle.For information leading to the arrest of a suspect, police are offering up to $5,000 in the shooting. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3426 or Crime Stoppers of Oakland at 510-777-8572.Contact George Kelly at 408-859-5180.A young woman is triaged by Oakland firefighters and medical personnel after a shooting shortly before 5:3...