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Husband of deceased Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt files wrongful death suit against government

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:31:02 GMT

The husband of deceased Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. government for $30 million, according to court records released Friday. Attorneys with Judicial Watch, a conservative legal activist group, filed the suit in California federal court on behalf of Aaron Babbitt and his estate for wrongful death, and assault and battery. His wife was shot and killed by law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol when she tried to climb through a barricaded door near the House chamber. California senators introduce bill to strengthen red flag gun laws The suit alleges that Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd was negligent when he fired at Babbitt, a supporter of former President Trump."The facts speak truth. Ashli was ambushed when she was shot by Lt. Byrd," the attorneys wrote, arguing that she traveled to Washington, D.C., only to attend Trump's rally."Ashli did not go to Washington as part of a group or for any unlawful or ne...

Light rain showers, mountain snow forecast in San Diego County

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:31:02 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- If you haven't pulled out your winter jackets just yet, this weekend may be a good time to do so. Gusty winds, light rain, and mountain snow are expected in San Diego County on Saturday and Sunday, according to predictions from the National Weather Service.Saturday morning skies were clear of Southern California and the winds were light. A low pressure system is now expected to dip southward from the north throughout the day, weather officials said. Cosmic phenomenon: King tides returning to San Diego coastline This movement will increase west winds, which will be most notably for the mountains and deserts by Saturday afternoon, NWS explained. Here's a look at expected winds gusts through Sunday:(National Weather Service)The low pressure system will continue into the region overnight, with the chance of bringing light rain to some areas. NWS emphasized that precipitation levels are anticipated to be very light. Here's a look at rain shower predictions: Drivers fro...

Vigil Sunday will mark third year since Maya Millete disappeared

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:31:02 GMT

CHULA VISTA, Calif. – A vigil this Sunday will mark the third year since Chula Vista mom Maya Millete went missing."Jan. 7 will be the third year that we’ve been going through this nightmare," said Maricris Drouaillet, Maya's sister.Maricris and her husband, Richard Drouaillet, are looking back on the unimaginable few years they have endured. Inmate, 33, found dead during safety check "It’s hard to imagine that we are here, 3 years later, still wondering what the truth is," said Richard.It's now time to mark another year since the last time they ever heard from her. A vigil will take place at Mount Miguel Park Sunday. It will honor Maya, but also all those still missing. The vigil will begin in the evening."The time 5:01 p.m. -- it's a very significant number for us because she was born May 1," said Maricris.The location is also significant. Mount Miguel Park is down the street from where Maya and her family once lived. It’s where searches and several events for her took place in ...

11-year-old killed in Iowa school shooting remembered as a joyful boy who loved soccer and singing

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:31:02 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Ahmir Jolliff dashed out of his home in Perry Thursday morning, eager to see his friends on the first day back to school after winter break.It was vintage Ahmir — known as “Smiley” around his house — an 11-year-old whirlwind of cheerful activity. He kept a trunk of toys unlocked in the front yard so anyone could play with them, his mother said. He loved soccer, played the tuba and sang in choir. He had a habit of touching people on their shoulder and asking them how their day was.Ahmir was killed Thursday before class even started, when a 17-year-old student at Perry High School opened fire in the cafeteria. The sixth-grader, who attended the middle school that’s connected to the high school, was shot three times, authorities said. Seven others, including the school’s principal, two other staff members and four students, were wounded before the shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.Ahmir’s mother, Erica Jolliff, said on that morning...

Connor Bedard placed on injured reserve with fractured jaw

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:31:02 GMT

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks placed star rookie Connor Bedard and Nick Foligno on injured reserve Saturday.Bedard was placed on injured reserve with a fractured jaw after being leveled by the New Jersey Devils' defenseman Brendan Smith in the first period of their game Friday.Foligno was placed on injured reserve with a fractured left finger after he got into a pro-longed slugfest with Smith later in the game during the second period. Connor Bedard departs after big hit as Chicago Blackhawks lose 4-2 to New Jersey Devils The Bedard hit did not sit well with the Blackhawks roster, as skirmishes between both sides broke out during the remainder of their contest with the Devils. At one point, there were seven total players in the penalty box for both teams.“I don’t know if it was dirty. I think Connor was reaching for a puck and didn’t see him because he was behind another guy. I don’t think he stepped up on him,'' head coach Luke Richardson said after the game. ”I think he kind ...

Binny, the trash-can mascot of the Disney World drinking club, has disappeared

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:31:02 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – One person’s trash is another group’s beloved mascot, apparently.A group of Disney World fans belonging to the unofficial Disney Day Drinkers Club have lost their silly mascot — a trash can nicknamed “Binny” — after staffers at Walt Disney World seemingly removed it from its longtime spot at Epcot last week.The Disney Day Drinkers Club, also known as Club D3, was founded in 2021 to bring together Disney fans who shared a love for the park and (as the club’s name would suggest) alcoholic beverages.“We were coming out of COVID, so we were drinking around the World [Pavillion],” Club D3 founder and president Skip Sher told Nexstar. “We were just having fun, and we thought, this [trash can] would be fun to have as a mascot.” Beloved character from Walt Disney World finally getting a feature film At the time, restrictions on indoor capacities forced the group’s first members to congregate outside, often around something that had a hard, flat surface to rest their beverages ...

Where does Illinois rank on the 2023 Best States list?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:31:02 GMT

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Illinois, the Land of Lincoln, is home to over 12 million people as well as many beautiful towns and cities among the cornfields.The Prairie State is listed at #36 on the U.S. News 2023 Best States list. Illinois has moved down six spots from 30 in 2021.The states were ranked in categories of crime & corrections, economy, education, fiscal stability, health care, infrastructure, natural environment, and opportunity.The categories that Illinois did better on were crime & corrections (12th), education (12th), and infrastructure (19th).The categories that Illinois did not do so well on were natural environment (38th), economy (39th), and fiscal stability (50th). Illinois also ranked 28th in health care and 35th in opportunity. Indoor gym and arcade? Check out this viral property listing in Illinois Illinois had one neighbor that ranked lower on the list. Kentucky is ranked a few states below Illinois at 39. Its other neighbors that were ranked higher we...

21 puppies rescued in Central Texas after owner passes away

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:31:02 GMT

BELLMEAD, Texas (FOX 44) - Nearly two dozen puppies have been rescued by a Bellmead Animal Control officer after their owner suddenly passed away. The Bellmead Police Department says Officer Aco Randi worked very hard to find homes for the puppies. As soon as Randi was made aware of the situation, she wasted no time getting the puppies to the no-kill shelter Texas Humane Heroes in Leander for rescue.(Courtesy: Texas Humane Heroes)(Courtesy: Texas Humane Heroes)(Courtesy: Texas Humane Heroes)(Courtesy: Texas Humane Heroes)Texas Humane Heroes says Randi is a shelter partner who notified them of the events. The organization packed up a pair of vans and headed out to get the puppies. The dogs are being evaluated, fixed and brought up-to-date on their vaccines before they will be ready for adoption. In addition, the animal shelter is always taking monetary donations. Every dollar raised will go directly to benefit these 21 puppies, along with other animals in need.If you would like to do...

Tough, but fair: Timberwolves players always respond well to Chris Finch’s criticism

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:31:02 GMT

The Timberwolves showed a strong resiliency Friday in Houston, responding to their first two-game losing streak of the season by not only beating the Rockets, but doing so in resounding fashion by righting so many of their wrongs from the past couple weeks.The ball stopped sticking on offense and Minnesota again sported the hounding defense everyone grew accustomed to watching over the first two months of the season.Wolves man big Naz Reid said players “had a great mindset going into the game.“Coach had a talk with us,” he told reporters, “and we all were ready to play.”What was the message of the chat between Timberwolves bench boss Chris Finch and his players?“Just bring it,” Reid said. “We kind of haven’t been ourselves the last couple of games. Intensity has been low. Pop has been low. Just things of that nature.”These are messages Finch has delivered for two weeks now during the Timberwolves’ slippage in their level of play since Christmas. He admitted recently that his players...

Your Money: The Money Matrix approach for sustaining retirement income

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:31:02 GMT

Bruce Helmer and Peg WebbMost people invest and try to anticipate (or guess) what the stock market, bond market, and interest rates will do, and then change their investment strategy based on where they think the markets are headed.This is a flawed strategy.People who invest based on where they think the stock market, interest rates, or energy prices will go — pick just about any economic variable — will soon become very frustrated. That’s because no one can know for certain what markets or the economy will do in the short term. Anyone who claims they can is either misguided or dishonest.Two decades ago, Wealth Enhancement Group developed and trademarked the Your Money Matrix. This is a proprietary tool that helps you visualize — almost in 3D — how you’ll be able to generate the steady, reliable income you need over your lifetime. It explicitly doesn’t rely on unreliable market forecasts; using this tool, we fully acknowledge that we don’t know what will happen in the markets in the...