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Inside the ‘Pizza Oven’: Hells Angels illegally cremated four missing persons at funeral home, feds claim

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:08 GMT

Days before a former Fresno chapter president of the Hells Angels is set to be sentenced for aiding the cremation of a man who was murdered by other club members, federal prosecutors have dropped a bombshell, alleging that a local funeral director informed the FBI their were four such illegal cremations.Moreover, federal authorities believe they know the identities of all four bodies, according to court records. All four men are former Hells Angels who are either listed as missing persons or murder victims, according to court records.These new revelations came days before the sentencing of 54-year-old Merl Hefferman, a former president of the Fresno Hells Angels who has pleaded guilty to obstructing justice by arranging the cremation of Livermore resident Joel Silva. This was done after another Hells Angel, Brian Wendt, shot Silva in the back of the head inside the club’s Fresno headquarters, capping off a murder conspiracy that was hatched on the East Coast when Silva’s...

J Street to Democrats: Back Resolution Supporting Gaza War or Lose Endorsement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:08 GMT

On Tuesday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul, R-Texas, and Ranking Member Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution pledging Congress would stand “with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.” Nearly every member of Congress announced their support for the resolution — with the exception of 13 Democrats.The resolution, however, does not mention Palestinian civilians, who face an ongoing siege of medieval proportions — with Israeli forces cutting off access to food, water, and electricity — and calls for further restricting and scrutinizing imports because of Hamas’s use of bulldozers and other rudimentary equipment to break down the border fence with Israel. The lack of any attempt in the resolution to urge Israel to avoid civilian casualties, as the Palestinian territory stares down an apocalyptic and ongoing massacre, has led to a small pocket of resistance to the resolution among a handful of ...

Families of hostages speak at U.N: ‘We want them back. That’s all we want.’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:08 GMT

Watch Video: Families of hostages, missing plead for help after Hamas’ Israel attackAt a standing-room-only meeting at U.N. headquarters in New York, Israel’s U.N. mission heard heart-wrenching accounts from families of Israelis, Americans and others believed to have been kidnapped by Hamas during its attack on Israel last Saturday.“We experienced our darkest moment since the Holocaust,” Israel’s U.N. Ambassador Gilad Erdan said, adding, “Men, women, children, the elderly, not even newborn babies were spared. Entire communities have been erased. The savagery is unfathomable.”Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan speaks during an event featuring families of Israelis kidnapped by Hamas, at U.N Headquarters in New York City, Oct. 13, 2023. (BRENDAN MCDERMID/REUTERS)The first family member to speak was Yoni Asher, joining virtually from Israel. His wife Doron (who has German citizenship); their two young daughters, Raz and...

Why it’s cheaper to repair your appliances instead of buying new ones

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:08 GMT

You may be in the market for new appliances. But experts said if they’re in good working order, why spend the money?They said you should try to repair them first.“The reason is … most appliances, if it’s a small problem, can be fixed for less than $200,” said Kevin Brasler, executive editor of Consumers’ Checkbook.He added that repairing an appliance could save you money in the long run.“Usually, most homeowners — we’re happy with what we have. It works well for us. We’re happy with the features.” Brasler said. “And most importantly, if the unit’s been reliable already for five to eight years or more, there’s no reason to think that it won’t continue to work reliably for many more years to come.”Brasler added that new appliances come with a hefty price tag.“I mean, new refrigerators often cost more than $2,000,” he said.But what if you discover those appliances are beyond repair?...

Shriners Children’s Open Par Scores

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:08 GMT

FridayAt TPC Summerlin Las VegasPurse: $8.4 millionYardage: 7,255; Par: 71Second RoundCameron Champ63-67—130-12Lanto Griffin64-66—130-12Henrik Norlander67-64—131-11J.T. Poston63-69—132-10Nick Taylor65-67—132-10Beau Hossler62-71—133-9Kyoung-Hoon Lee69-64—133-9Luke List65-68—133-9Alex Noren68-65—133-9Sam Ryder67-66—133-9Cameron Davis67-67—134-8Brent Grant66-68—134-8Chesson Hadley70-64—134-8Yuxin Lin68-66—134-8Adam Long66-68—134-8Taylor Pendrith69-65—134-8Matti Schmid65-69—134-8Trevor Werbylo67-67—134-8Vince Whaley68-66—134-8Adam Hadwin67-68—135-7Nicolai Hojgaard70-65—135-7Davis Riley67-68—135-7Sam Stevens67-68—135-7Adam Svensson70-65—135-7Matt Wallace69-66—135-7Harry Hall70-66—136-6Nick Hardy69-67—136-6Tom Kim68-68—136-6Patton Kizzire70-66—136-6Nate Lashley71-65—136-6Ryan Moore70-66—136-6Chad Ramey69-67—136-6Austin Smotherman70-66—136-6Zac Blair71-66—137-5Eric Cole71-66—137-5Joel Dahmen72-65—137-5Jason Dufner70-67—137-5Tyler Duncan71-66—137-5Tano Goya68-69—137-5Nicholas Lindheim70-67—...

Shriners Children’s Open Scores

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:08 GMT

FridayAt TPC Summerlin Las VegasPurse: $8.4 millionYardage: 7,255; Par: 71Second RoundCameron Champ63-67—130Lanto Griffin64-66—130Henrik Norlander67-64—131J.T. Poston63-69—132Nick Taylor65-67—132Beau Hossler62-71—133Kyoung-Hoon Lee69-64—133Luke List65-68—133Alex Noren68-65—133Sam Ryder67-66—133Cameron Davis67-67—134Brent Grant66-68—134Chesson Hadley70-64—134Yuxin Lin68-66—134Adam Long66-68—134Taylor Pendrith69-65—134Matti Schmid65-69—134Trevor Werbylo67-67—134Vince Whaley68-66—134Adam Hadwin67-68—135Nicolai Hojgaard70-65—135Davis Riley67-68—135Sam Stevens67-68—135Adam Svensson70-65—135Matt Wallace69-66—135Harry Hall70-66—136Nick Hardy69-67—136Tom Kim68-68—136Patton Kizzire70-66—136Nate Lashley71-65—136Ryan Moore70-66—136Chad Ramey69-67—136Austin Smotherman70-66—136Zac Blair71-66—137Eric Cole71-66—137Joel Dahmen72-65—137Jason Dufner70-67—137Tyler Duncan71-66—137Tano Goya68-69—137Nicholas Lindheim70-67—137Aaron Rai71-66—137Isaiah Salinda69-68—137Greyson Sigg67-70—137Webb Simpson69-68—...

Unbeaten 49ers hit the road to face Browns team expected to be without starting QB Deshaun Watson

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:08 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (5-0) at CLEVELAND (2-2)Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FoxOPENING LINE: 49ers by 5, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.AGAINST THE SPREAD: 49ers 4-0-1; Browns 2-2.SERIES RECORD: Browns lead 12-8.LAST MEETING: 49ers beat Browns 31-3 on Oct. 7, 2019, at San Francisco.LAST WEEK: 49ers beat Cowboys 42-12; Browns had bye.49ERS OFFENSE: OVERALL (3), RUSH (3), PASS (8), SCORING (2)49ERS DEFENSE: OVERALL (3), RUSH (2), PASS (12), SCORING (1)BROWNS OFFENSE: OVERALL (21), RUSH (5), PASS (30), SCORING (23)BROWNS DEFENSE: OVERALL (1), RUSH (4), PASS (11), SCORING (2T)TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: 49ers plus-7; Browns minus-7.49ERS PLAYER TO WATCH: QB Brock Purdy threw a career-high four TD passes last week to improve to 10-0 as a starter in the regular season. Purdy’s 121.1 rating in those games is the best ever through 10 starts. He has completed 70.4% of his passes — second best to Chad Pennington’s 70.8% — through 10 starts. Only Ben Roethlisberger has won more consecutive starts to begin his...

49ers’ Purdy puts his perfect start on the line in a road game against Browns’ top-rated defense

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:08 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Brock Purdy has been labeled a game manager and system quarterback. He has been described as robotic, savvy and consistent. Most famously, he has been called Mr. Irrelevant.However, there’s one word that perhaps best sums up the startling start to his professional career: Perfect.In less than two seasons, San Francisco’s 23-year-old QB has risen from being the final pick in the NFL draft (hence Mr. Irrelevant) to being in the conversation as one of the early frontrunners for MVP this season.Going into Sunday’s game against Cleveland’s top-ranked defense, Purdy leads the league in passer rating (123.1) while completing 72.1% of his passes. He has thrown nine touchdown passes, zero interceptions and allowed fans in the Bay Area to turn the page on Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance.And in case anyone was still wondering if his start was a flash or fluke, Purdy threw four TD passes last week as the 49ers (5-0) demolished Dallas 42-10 on national TV ...

Palestinians flee Gaza after Israel orders 1M evacuated as ground attack looms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:08 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinians fled in a mass exodus Friday from northern Gaza after Israel’s military told some 1 million people to evacuate to the southern part of the besieged territory ahead of an expected ground invasion in retaliation for the surprise attack by the ruling Hamas militant group.The U.N. warned that evacuating almost half of crowded Gaza's population would be calamitous, and it urged Israel to reverse the unprecedented directive. As airstrikes hammered the territory throughout the day, families in cars, trucks and donkey carts packed with possessions streamed down a main road out of Gaza City. Denver man’s family members taken hostage by Hamas Hamas’ media office said warplanes struck cars fleeing south, killing more than 70 people. The Israeli military said its troops conducted temporary raids into Gaza to battle militants and hunted for traces of some 150 people abducted in Hamas's assault on Israel nearly a week ago.In urging the evacuation, Israel’s military...

13-year-old boy arrested, admits to fatally stabbing mother at Hialeah apartment

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:08 GMT

A 13-year-old boy was taken into custody at an apartment complex in Hialeah in connection to the fatal stabbing of his mother, police said.According to Hialeah Police, officer’s responded to the juvenile’s 911 call confessing to the murder from inside Apartment 201 along the 200 block of West 79th Place, late Thursday night.“Right now, we’re all in disbelief,” said Hialeah Police Lt. Eddie RodriguezPolice said the teen called 911 at 11:31 p.m.“He called right away; he called after he did it and pretty much turned himself in over the phone, I guess you could say,” said Rodriguez. When officers arrived at the apartment, they instructed the teen to come out with his hands up. A neighbor’s cellphone was recording as he was immediately taken to the ground. As the teen was cuffed by one officer, the rest entered the unit.“Now that 13-year-old, has been taken into custody, he is facing some very serious charges,” Rodriguez said. A...