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Republicans again target Democrat Lucy McBath in Georgia congressional map that keeps 9-5 GOP edge

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:55:51 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Republicans on Friday proposed to redraw the state’s congressional districts to create a new court-ordered Black majority district, maintaining the current 9-5 Republican congressional majority and again targeting Democratic U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath’s district for wholesale transformation.It’s unlikely that any of the newly proposed districts would produce a competitive race between Republicans and Democrats. That’s also the case with Georgia’s current map.If it passes, the map would set up a new court fight over whether the federal Voting Rights Act protects McBath’s current district from being wiped out. She currently represents Atlanta suburbs including southern Gwinnett County and a sliver of northern Fulton County, an area where no ethnic group has a majority but where Black, Asian and Hispanic voters collectively favor Democrats. That district would be carved up between two Democratic and two Republican incumbents. Lawmak...

Seahawks’ third straight loss brings playoff hopes into question

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:55:51 GMT

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The perception coming out of another prime-time showcase is the Seattle Seahawks put forth a gutty effort and had every chance to end the Dallas Cowboys’ long winning streak after outplaying them for chunks of the night.The reality is the Seahawks are struggling in many ways. They’ve lost three straight. They’ve lost four of the last five. And a high-priced defense has let them down over the past month.Nevertheless, Pete Carroll remained steadfast in his confidence about where the Seahawks stand a day after the 41-35 loss to Dallas. In fact, Carroll believes his team may be as prepared for the playoffs as they’ve ever been by what they’ve experienced during this season.There’s only one small issue that needs to first be overcome for Carroll’s belief to be tested: Seattle must find a way to make the playoffs. And right now, at 6-6, that’s no sure thing.“I just believe we’re of that caliber,” Carroll said Friday. “We have to find our way through it and get t...

Olympian Klete Keller gets 6 months home detention for Jan. 6 riot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:55:51 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Olympic gold medalist swimmer Klete Keller, who threw his USA team jacket in a trash can after he stormed the U.S. Capitol, was sentenced on Friday to six months of home detention for joining the mob's Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the seat of American democracy.At 6-foot-6, Keller towered over police officers guarding the Capitol and other Donald Trump supporters who breached the building, and he was quickly identified by authorities. He pleaded guilty in 2021 to a felony charge and was one of the first rioters to publicly agree to cooperate with authorities investigating the Capitol attack. Mayor’s office to close 2 more homeless encampments, move hundreds indoors Video captured Keller leading profane chants directed at then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, both Democrats. He also joined a chorus of rioters in singing the national anthem in the middle of the Capitol. He resisted efforts to remove him from the Capitol, ripping an el...

Fight at George Washington High School leads to lockdown

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:55:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A fight at George Washington High School in Denver led to the school going on lockdown as staff tried to determine if a weapon was present.According to Denver Public Schools, a "physical altercation" took place during seventh period. Staff "quickly intervened" to keep the students safe, but a student reported they may have seen a knife or another weapon. Family of Aurora man stabbed to death by 13-year-old stepson speaks "Out of an abundance of caution, the school placed the school on a lockdown to investigate whether there was a weapon in the building," DPS said in a statement.No evidence of a weapon was found, according to DPS.Fights and serious injuries are not unfamiliar to the school — on Nov. 3, a student was stabbed and was taken to a hospital. Denver police reported that victim had non-life-threatening injuries and a suspect was taken into custody.Classmates told FOX31 that school violence is something they've handled before. Also earlier this semester, a ...

Woman hit by RTD commuter rail in Thornton

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:55:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- One woman was transported to a hospital with unknown injuries Friday after being struck by a commuter rail train.According to the Thornton Police Department, the crash happened near East 97th Avenue and Welby Road. RTD's N Line train was involved in the crash. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The investigation is being handled by RTD, according to Thornton police. RTD told FOX31 that a "northbound N Line train made contact with a trespasser at approximately 1:15 p.m. today," and said the investigation will be a collaboration between RTD Safety and Environmental Compliance staff and the Thornton Police Department.According to the RTD service alert webpage, shuttle buses are replacing the N Line between Eastlake (124th Station) and Commerce City (72nd Station) because of police activity. The service alerts page will also notify customers once the train line is running again, according to RTD.On Nov. 16, a pedestrian was killed in a ...

Longtime Montbello school resource officer inspires Denver police recruit

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:55:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — On Friday, 47 new Denver police officers were sworn in while surrounded by family and friends for a historic ceremony. Each of the newly sworn-in officers completed 29 weeks of rigorous training. This class of recruits was unique because it included 14 female officers, the highest number in a graduating class in the department’s history. This school resource officer treats the kids as her own One newly sworn officer, Rigo Basurto, said he chose the badge because of the impact his school resource officer had on him in high school."I was a troubled kid in the beginning, and I didn’t really see too much light in the world. And he helped me out and gave me some tough talks, and obviously through time, I saw that his intentions were to better everyone — not just me, but everyone in the school," Basurto said.Newly sworn Denver Police Officer RIgo Basurto and his retired school resource officer, school resource officer, Bernard Henry (KDVR)'Officers out there really care ...

Police-involved shooting in NW Miami-Dade under investigation; at least 2 injured

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:55:51 GMT

An investigation is underway in Northwest Miami-Dade following what police described as an officer-involved shooting that has left at least two people injured.7SkyForce hovered above a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue ambulance as paramedics transported one of the victims to an area hospital, Friday evening. The shooting took place in the area of Northwest 21st Avenue and 63rd Street.There is a heavy police presence as crime scene investigators search for clues.Police have not specified what led to the shooting or the conditions of the victims involved, as they continue to investigate.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Surveillance video captures smash-and-grab in Maverick Square in East Boston

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:55:51 GMT

A shocking smash was recently caught on camera in East Boston, with surveillance video showing people using what appeared to be a hammer to break display cases at a local business. The break-in happened around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday. Store owner Juan Posada spoke to 7NEWS on Friday, reacting to the incident and describing the damage left behind. “They just went in with a sledgehammer,” he said. Posada has owned Aries Communications in Maverick Square for decades. In video of the robbery this week, someone can be seen first hitting the store’s door. A short time later, the person is seen kicking the door, eventually breaking it. Two people then enter the store where one is seen breaking a display case. A third person also crawls into the store. The people in this incident are seen grabbing various items and leaving quickly. Speaking with 7NEWS, Posada said he thinks the thieves were teens or young adults. He continued, saying he hopes more is done to ke...

December Social Security checks start trickling into millions of homes across America

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:55:51 GMT

Social Security checks are trickling into millions of homes across the country, with the first of two payments hitting mailboxes Friday, while higher disbursements loom in the new year.The next payment is scheduled for Dec. 29, as Americans recuperate from what is expected to be one of the more pricier holiday shopping seasons due to continued high inflation rates.Only those who qualify for Supplemental Security Income benefits will be receiving the pair of the payments, worth as much as $2,700 in total, according to the Social Security Administration, the federal agency that cuts the checks.SSA estimates roughly 67 million Americans will be scoring the payments.Married couples are getting two individual disbursements of $1,371, or $2,742 in total, while individuals are getting lower rates of $914 per and $1,828 in total.The payments are designated to help citizens who earn less than $1,913 from work each month and those who don’t have an income at all. SSA considers disability bene...

Home Showcase: Right on the water in Sandwich

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:55:51 GMT

Beach lovers, this might be as close as you can get to the water without needing to board a seaworthy vessel.Sitting pretty on the shores of Cape Cod Bay, 5 Bay Beach Lane in Sandwich enjoys a distinctive sprinkling of sand, salt, and summer magic. While the proximity to water is its primary calling card, this lovely beach house has a little something for everyone — making it a crowd pleaser in case you’re in a hosting mood and a perfectly snug family retreat.A generous 1.28-acre lot that includes a flat lawn and two-car garage practically kisses the waters. The home’s location is just as convenient to Sandwich’s creature comforts, namely the historic Sandwich Village and the new boardwalk. And there’s no better place to take in the waterside vibes than from the living, dining, and kitchen area. Set front-to-back, the space feels expansive thanks to soaring beamed, cathedral ceilings and huge windows overlooking the bay.You don’t even have to wait for summer to shine down on us. In ...