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'There's nothing left': Deep South tornadoes kill 26

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:45:58 GMT

ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — Rescuers raced Saturday to search for survivors and help hundreds of people left homeless after a powerful tornado cut a devastating path through Mississippi, killing at least 25 people, injuring dozens, flattening entire blocks and obliterating houses in at least one Mississippi Delta town as it carved a path of destruction for more than an hour. One person was killed in Alabama.The tornado devastated a swath of the town of Rolling Fork, reducing homes to piles of rubble, flipping cars on their sides and toppling the town's water tower. Residents hunkered down in bath tubs and hallways during Friday night's storm and later broke into a John Deere store that they converted into a triage center for the wounded.The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency announced late Saturday afternoon in a tweet that the death toll had risen to 25 from 23. Four people previously reported missing have been found, but dozens also were injured. “There’s nothing left,” said W...

Correction: Beethoven’s hair

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:45:58 GMT

A front-page story published Friday about genetic research debunking Beethoven’s connection to a lock of hair at San Jose State’s Beethoven Center incorrectly reported the university’s involvement with skull fragments once linked to the composer. The fragments had been on loan to the center for research and never on display.

Silicon Valley and the world at large reacts to the death of Intel co-founder Gordon Moore

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:45:58 GMT

Silicon Valley continues to both mourn the loss and celebrate the legacy of Gordon Moore, the Intel and Fairchild Semiconductor co-founder and tech icon who died on Friday at the age of 94 at his home in Hawaii.“The world lost a giant in Gordon Moore, who was one of Silicon Valley’s founding fathers and a true visionary who helped pave the way for the technological revolution,” Apple CEO Tim Cook tweeted. “All of us who followed owe him a debt of gratitude. May he rest in peace.”Cook was one of many from the tech world who took to social media to express their gratitude for the mighty contributions Moore made to the industry during his life.“RIP Gordon Moore,” tweeted Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet and Google. “His vision inspired so many of us to pursue technology, was an inspiration to me. Thoughts with his family and everyone at Intel.”Moore will be remembered, of course, for starting Intel with Robert Noyce in 1968 in Mountain View...

Gary Payton II probable for Sunday’s game against Minnesota

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:45:58 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors’ wait for Gary Payton II’s return could soon be over.Six weeks after he rejoined his former team via trade, Payton might finally suit up for Golden State this weekend.Payton scrimmaged Friday and went through a light practice Saturday, coach Steve Kerr said. He’s listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, meaning he’ll warm-up with the intention of playing. Kerr anticipates Payton will play under a minutes restriction.“It feels good,” said Payton, who also said Saturday is the best he’s felt since his July procedure. “I’m starting to feel like myself, I’m excited to get back out here.” Payton has been limited to just 15 games this season and hasn’t played since Feb. 8 as he’s dealt with what he called lingering pain from an offseason surgery to repair a core muscle — an issue that was flagged during a physical that put the four-te...

US-101 closed from Petaluma to Novato Saturday night

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:45:58 GMT

MARIN COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) -- A portion of US-101 will be closed from Petaluma to Novato for crews to complete work in the area Saturday night, according to CalTrans. Vehicle takes a dive off San Mateo Bridge US-101 southbound will be closed from State Route 116 (Lakeville Highway) in Petaluma to Atherton Road in Novato from 9 p.m. tonight until 9 a.m. tomorrow morning, CalTrans said. The closure is providing PG&E and the County of Marin extra space as they deal with a landslide that occurred in the area on March 21. PG&E will complete work on gas lines that run under the freeway. PG&E will also build a bypass for drivers to avoid the impacted slope in preparation for the upcoming storm. North Marin Water has also been on site with PG&E this week to asses the situation. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News ...

Nicolai Hojgaard, Sam Stevens tied for lead at Punta Cana

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:45:58 GMT

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark played bogey-free Saturday for a 6-under 66 and shared the lead with PGA Tour rookie Sam Stevens in the Corales Punta Cana Championship.Stevens twice had the lead down the stretch on the Corales course until a wobbly finish, making bogey on the 16th, answering with a birdie on the par-3 17th and then missing the 18th green for a closing bogey and a 68.They were at 14-under 202, one shot ahead of a large group that included 36-hole leader Matt Wallace of England, Thomas Detry of Belgium and Tyler Duncan, who won his only PGA Tour title at Sea Island in 2019.“Sixteen, I kind of misjudged the wind and sliced it and made a bogey there. Then 18, I just hit a bad iron shot,” Stevens said. “That was my worst swing of the day. I felt pretty good about everything else.”All of them had to deal with a relentless wind, which was particularly strong during the closing holes that likely will decide the tournament on Sunday.Hojgaard...

Texas seeks 1st Final Four in 20 years, Miami its 1st ever

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:45:58 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Texas coach Rodney Terry was not more than 20 minutes removed from a resounding win over Xavier in the Sweet 16 when he was asked about the next mammoth task during what is becoming an improbable run toward a home-state Final Four.How do you slow down Nijel Pack and high-scoring Miami?“You’re not going to let me enjoy this for one night, huh?” Terry replied.He was joking, of course. Terry and his second-seeded Longhorns — the best seed left in an upset-filled NCAA Tournament — have been savoring every moment of March Madness. It began two weeks ago with a run through Kansas to the Big 12 Tournament title on the same floor inside T-Mobile Center, and with a win over the No. 5 seed Hurricanes on Sunday night, it would end with a trip to Houston and Texas’ first Final Four appearance in 20 years.“This has been a very resilient team all year long,” said Terry, the longtime assistant who epitomized that resolve by keeping the Longhorns together after c...

NASCAR Craftsman Truck XPEL 225 Results

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:45:58 GMT

SaturdayAt Circuits of the AmericasAustin, Texas.Lap length: 3.41 miles(Start position in parentheses)1. (7) Zane Smith, Ford, 42 laps, 52 points.2. (2) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet, 42, 0.3. (3) Ty Majeski, Ford, 42, 43.4. (12) Tyler Ankrum, Toyota, 42, 37.5. (1) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 42, 0.6. (11) Corey Heim, Toyota, 42, 39.7. (4) Nicholas Sanchez, Chevrolet, 42, 31.8. (9) Tanner Gray, Toyota, 42, 29.9. (10) Kaz Grala, Toyota, 42, 0.10. (13) Ben Rhodes, Ford, 42, 31.11. (19) Taylor Gray, Toyota, 42, 26.12. (8) Grant Enfinger, Chevrolet, 42, 25.13. (20) Rajah Caruth, Chevrolet, 42, 24.14. (15) Stewart Friesen, Toyota, 42, 30.15. (24) Kaden Honeycutt, Ford, 42, 25.16. (16) Hailie Deegan, Ford, 42, 26.17. (18) Lawless Alan, Chevrolet, 42, 28.18. (36) Daniel Dye, Chevrolet, 42, 19.19. (32) Jake Garcia, Chevrolet, 42, 18.20. (25) Colin Garrett, Toyota, 42, 17.21. (35) Kris Wright, Chevrolet, 42, 16.22. (14) Logan Bearden, Ford, 42, 15.23. (31) Bret Holmes, Chevrolet, 42, 14.24. (27) Colby...

Investigation underway after man fatally stabbed in Brockton

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:45:58 GMT

Authorities are investigating after a man was found fatally stabbed in Brockton early Saturday morning, officials said. Brockton police officers investigating a robbery were driving down Belmont Avenue around 4:30 a.m. when they spotted a man laying on the ground, according to the Plymouth District Attorney’s Office. An investigation revealed the 41-year-old man was suffering from apparent stab wounds. He was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name has not been released.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Box truck goes up in flames near Quincy City Hall

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:45:58 GMT

Firefighters rushed to extinguish a flaming box truck that burned near Quincy City Hall on Saturday.The burning truck cast a huge plume of smoke across the area.Crews cold be seen loading the charred out vehicle onto the back of a tow truck. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.No additional information was immediately available.