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With Olympic goals, pro dreams, Chicago boxer maps gold path

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:52 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — As a promising young boxer, Olympic hopeful Theon Davis knows how to bob and weave. He has also had to learn how to juggle.The 21-year-old Davis might be working his cashier shift at a Circle K any given night. Some mornings, he can give 2-year-old daughter Harmony a kiss and get one in return as he drops her off at daycare. Just about every day, he’s dripping pools of sweat. He spends hours sparring and hitting the bags and lifting weights and running laps around a basketball court at a recreation center in Garfield Park, the neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side where he grew up.It’s a grueling routine. He has no doubts about it.“I was born to do this,” he says.Davis, ranked No. 3 at 176 pounds by USA Boxing, was one of 470 fighters with dreams big and small who added their names to a piece of history this spring. They entered the 100th edition of the Chicago Golden Gloves tournament, a storied event that counts Joe Louis, Sonny Liston and Muhammad Ali — when he...

FBI honors woman in Northern Va. who fights against the opioid crisis

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:52 GMT

Katrina King receives a community leadership from David Sundberg, the assistant director in charge of the FBI’s Washington Field Office, for her work with the “Empowered Communities Opioid Project.” (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)A woman in Northern Virginia who uses her tragic story of addiction to help others was honored Tuesday by the FBI, which gave Katrina King a community leadership award for the work she does fighting back against the opioid crisis.“She’s the voice that says, ‘I will walk through this with you,'” said Shane Dana, a special agent with the FBI. “She meets with anybody who is crying out for help.”“She advocates for people with substance abuse disorders through an absolute labyrinth of obstacles that are in the way,” Dana added.King was once severely addicted to opioids after falling down stairs and being prescribed painkillers.She said she was taking 40 or 50 pills each day.“It escalated until the poin...

Israel’s Independence, Memorial Days plagued by divisions

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:52 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — The contradictions that make up Israel — its economic and military prowess and its deep divisions and rancorous politics — were on full display Tuesday as the country mourned its fallen soldiers and began celebrating its 75th Independence Day. The jarring transition from Israel’s Memorial Day to its landmark anniversary ceremony, meant to be a stunning display of unity that transcends the usual noise of Israeli politics, came as the country faces one of the gravest crises in its history. The events reflected the troubles of a nation preoccupied not only with its external enemies but with its internal conflicts.A plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government to overhaul the judiciary has stoked widespread discontent and spurred weeks of protests that have brought cities to a standstill. Critics fear the changes would weaken the Supreme Court and erode the country’s democratic character. Netanyahu and his supporters argue the overhaul is...

Denver weather: Evening rain, snow for Palmer Divide, foothills

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Temperatures will warm into the low 50s Tuesday before rain and snow push into the area in the afternoon and evening in the Denver weather forecast. Winter storm warnings are in effect from noon Tuesday through noon Wednesday. Incoming spring storm could affect trees and plants Tuesday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day. Pinpoint Weather: Advisories on April 25. Weather today: Evening rain and snowTuesday starts off with some partial clearing as highs reach the low 50s. Snow pushes into the foothills around noon, with rain in the city in the evening and snow south of the metro.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on April 25. Weather tonight: Rain and snow lingerThe rain and snow will linger overnight Tuesday with a slight swap to snow as the system begins to leave the area. Snow and rain continue to taper in the early morning hours. Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on April 25. Snow totals in the mountains can reach one to two feet, with five to 10 inches in the fo...

Victims identified in double homicide at Denver restaurant

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Denver Police Department is asking for the public's help in the investigation of a double homicide that happened Monday.The incident occurred at American Elm, a restaurant on the corner of 38th Avenue and Raleigh Street around noon.The two victims have been identified as Emerall Vaughn-Dahler and Ignacio Gutierrez Morales. FOX31 was told by Vaugn-Dahler's husband she was the General Manager of the restaurant and has a 12-year-old child. Denver restaurant closed this week after double homicide Authorities have not yet released the official cause of death for the victims. Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters may be eligible for a reward up to $2,000.

Colorado ski resorts expecting increase in skiers following storm

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:52 GMT

LOVELAND SKI AREA, Colo. (KDVR) --  Loveland Ski Area started the lifts Tuesday morning with 4 inches of fresh snowfall overnight and more snow on the way. "We could see up to a foot of fresh snow for tomorrow morning," said John Sellers, the Marketing Director Loveland Ski Area. The Pinpoint Weather team is forecasting a snowstorm to blow into Colorado Tuesday and Sellers said they are excited for all the snow. He said Loveland Ski Area's location is a total bonus. "Our elevation helps us a lot. Right here at the base, we are at 10,800 feet, so we can hold snow all season," Sellers said. Despite Colorado often experiencing spring snowstorms, Sellers said the ski area usually sets its closing date for the first week of May. He said there have been only a few seasons when the ski area has stayed open into mid-May. The reason for that closing date is so they can start getting ready for summer projects on the mountain.  Denver weather: Evening rain, snow for Palmer Divide, foothills ...

Nuclear sub USS Indiana ports in for Fort Lauderdale’s Fleet Week

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:52 GMT

A navy submarine made a South Florida stop for Fleet Week at Port Everglades, and we were given the chance to tour it .The USS Indiana has tight quarters but lots to see on board.This nuclear-powered submarine could stay under water for years if not for needing to replenish food.A lot of the sailors will tell you some of the best food in the U.S. Navy comes from submarines because they have to make a lot of stuff from scratch because they don’t have a lot of room to store ingredients.It’s much-needed fuel after long shifts.Commanding officer Scott Bresnahan leads the team of about 150 sailors.“We sometimes take it for granted because we’re a peace time force right now,” said Cmmdr. Bresnahan, “since we haven’t had submarine warfare since World War II.”But they have an important role…“Virginia class has four torpedo tubes,” said Bresnahan.… To patrol and support the navy ships at sea and always be prepared for th...

Police release hit-and-run surveillance footage in hopes to locate driver

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:52 GMT

Police have released surveillance video hoping to jog someone’s memory on a hit and run that occurred in January. The driver is still out there after a man struck in the street. The video shows the victim walking down a street as a car approached him from behind, hitting him.The driver did not stop and the victim remains in the hospital.It happened on January 27, along Northwest 75th Street and 31st Avenue in Northwest Miami-Dade.If you have any information, call police.

Lotus House breaks ground on new Children’s Village project

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:52 GMT

Lotus House celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Children’s Village in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood.The center will focus on the education, wellness and special needs of at-risk youth, and compliments the organization’s 500-bed shelter, Lotus Village, located directly across the street.“My heart is always with the children, so this is just a very, very special, special day. It’s a brand new day for our county’s most vulnerable children,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. Lotus House is the nation’s largest women’s shelter.“I have made a gift to the children’s village,” said supermodel Gisele Bundchen, “and urge you to join me, so together we can change the lives of children and families for generations to come at the children’s village.”Bundchen donated $1 million to help fund the project.The Children’s Village will be built along Northwest 14th Terrace and Second Av...

Man hospitalized after shooting self outside restaurant at Dadeland Mall

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:52 GMT

A man is fighting for his life after shooting himself outside a restaurant at a South Florida mall. Miami-Dade Police arrived to the scene at Dadeland Mall, at 7535 N. Kendall Drive, Tuesday afternoon. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue confirmed that two units responded to a medical call. The man was transported to Jackson South Trauma Center with life-threatening injuries. Police are working to determine if the shooting was intentional or accidental.