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'I went through hell': Denver man was trapped in Hawaii fire zone for days

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Denver native recently returned to Colorado after surviving days in the Maui wildfires.Jack Rhue, or “Denver Jack” as he was known in Lahaina, still has the scars to show what he went through. He was in the center of the fires on the Hawaiian island. He was one of many who didn't have much warning about the fire coming."I went through hell, and I mean hell. I was in the epicenter, the center of it. I swear I was coming home in a body bag to Denver," Rhue said.The hall of historic Waiola Church in Lahaina and nearby Lahaina Hongwanji Mission are engulfed in flames along Wainee Street on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Matthew Thayer/The Maui News via AP)He was experiencing homelessness at the time the flames erupted, living with a group of about four people. After the fires started, he told the group they needed to get out and get to safety, but the flames kept following them. Federal disaster declared after June storms, Highlands Ranch tornado "The wi...

‘Dune: Part Two’ release postponed to March 2024 as actors strike lingers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:12 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The release of “Dune: Part Two,” one of the fall’s most anticipated films, has been postponed from November until next year, Warner Bros. confirmed Thursday.Denis Villeneuve’s science-fiction sequel had been set to open Nov. 3, but will instead land in theaters March 15 next year. With the actors strike entering its second month, “Dune: Part Two” had been rumored to be eyeing a move. Variety earlier this month reported Warner Bros. was mulling the delay.Warner Bros. is opting to wait until its starry cast can promote the follow-up to the 2021 Oscar-winning “Dune.” “Part Two” stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Dave Bautista, Javier Bardem, Stellan Skarsgård, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh and Léa Seydoux.“Dune: Part Two” is one of the biggest 2023 films yet postponed due to the ongoing strikes by actors and screenwriters. Recent releases have mostly opted to go ahead, despite lacking their stars on red carpets or on magaz...

‘It needs to stop’: Norfolk DA decries harassment of witnesses in Karen Read murder case

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:12 GMT

Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey is sounding off against the harassment of witnesses in the ongoing, high-profile murder case involving a woman accused of killing her boyfriend, a Boston police officer, last year. In a video statement posted online, Morrisey said of the witnesses, “To have them accused of murder is outrageous. To have them harassed and intimidated based on false narratives and accusations is wrong. They are witnesses doing what our justice systems asks of them.”“We try people in the court and not on the internet for a reason,” he continued. “The internet has no rules of evidence. The internet has no punishment for perjury and the internet does not know all the facts.” Prosecutors have said Karen Read ran over her boyfriend, John O’Keefe, with her SUV in January, 2022 after a night of drinking. Read, prosecutors said, then left the scene. She maintains her innocence and says he was attacked by a...

Environmental police monitoring area in Kingston after bear shot for attacking goat

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:12 GMT

The Massachusetts Environmental Police responded to a report of a bear that was shot after attacking a goat in Kingston on Friday, officials said.Officers responding to a report of a bear attacking a goat around 3 p.m. learned the owner shot at the bear while trying to protect the animal, according to police.MassWildlife also responded to the area and officers determined the bear had an injury to one of its rear legs but was able to move on into the woods.The area will be checked again on Saturday and the area will be monitored over the next several days to make sure the bear is able to care for itself.

Gunnar Henderson’s 2-run homer in 8th lifts Orioles to 5-4 comeback win over Rockies, extending AL East lead

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:12 GMT

The players in the Orioles’ clubhouse let out a collective groan.Before their game Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Tampa Bay Rays’ matchup against the Colorado Rockies was on the televisions in Baltimore’s locker room. Rays infielder Josh Lowe just hit a go-ahead two-run home run en route to a crucial victory in the middle of a tight American League East race.“They’ve done this all three games,” an Orioles player said, noting the Rays came back to win each game against the Rockies.It was Baltimore’s — and Gunnar Henderson’s — turn Friday. With the Orioles trailing by one in the eighth inning against the Rockies, the sensational rookie hit a go-ahead two-run homer to propel Baltimore to a 5-4 comeback victory at Camden Yards.Baltimore starter Cole Irvin was good enough, pitching six innings of four-run ball, but the Orioles trailed 4-2 in the fifth against the National League’s worst team. In the sixth, Aus...

Patriots’ offensive line suffers another apparent injury in preseason finale

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:12 GMT

The Patriots’ already battered offensive line suffered another potential loss Friday night in the team’s preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans.Riley Reiff — starting at right guard — had his right knee rolled up on a running play before being tended to by trainers. The 12th-year veteran walked to the blue pop-up medical tent on the Patriots’ sideline under his own power before departing for the locker room.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots’ preseason finale attendance include three surprise absences New England Patriots | Patriots top rookie Christian Gonzalez seemingly avoids serious injury New England Patriots | Five things to watch in Patriots’ preseason finale vs. Titans New England Patriots | Julian Edelman set to reunite with Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski on FOX Sports New England Patriots | Patriots training camp Day 29: Razor-sharp Mac Jones tosses 2 TDs to close final pr...

Drew Smyly returns to the Chicago Cubs bullpen, looking to recapture success and help lead a run to the postseason

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:12 GMT

Drew Smyly is maintaining his humor through the disappointment of being moved back to the Chicago Cubs bullpen.The 24-year-old left-hander made three relief appearances before Marcus Stroman’s injury prompted the Cubs to return Smyly to the rotation. They saw enough in one start, a disastrous outing Tuesday in Detroit, to move Smyly back to the pen and look at other options for the fifth starter spot.“It’s like I never left, I guess,” Smyly said Friday at PNC Park. “I mean, I get it. I haven’t been doing my job as a starter, so there’s nothing I can say or any type of way I can feel about it. I wish I was doing better. I wish I had things figured out, where to go to correct it.”Manager David Ross declined to announce pregame Friday who will take Smyly’s start, which is listed as TBD for Sunday’s series finale. With three open spots on the 40-man roster, the Cubs have flexibility to add someone from Triple-A Iowa. Left-hande...

Gerrit Cole, DJ LeMahieu power Yankees past Rays in series opener

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:12 GMT

TAMPA — The last time Gerrit Cole pitched at Tropicana Field, his start went from a gem to a disaster in the blink of an eye.That came on May 7 of this year. The Yankees blew a 6-0 lead with their ace on the mound that day and ultimately lost, 8-7, in 10 innings. Cole, who had cruised through the first four frames before running into trouble in the fifth and sixth, gave up six runs, five of which were earned.The loss was one of the Yankees’ worst in a season that has since been filled with worthy candidates.But Cole has mostly been a silver lining for the last-place Yankees, and a Friday return to The Trop saw the Cy Young contender stay true to form in a 6-2 win for the Yankees.The righty lasted 7.2 innings in the series-opener while tallying four hits, two earned runs, zero walks, 11 strikeouts and 100 pitches before exiting to an ovation on the road. In doing so, Cole lowered his ERA to an even 3.00.The Rays’ first run off Cole came in the sixth when Yandy D...

1 stabbed outside of post office in North County

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:12 GMT

CARMEL MOUNTAIN RANCH, Calif. -- A person was stabbed Friday evening outside of a post office in Carmel Mountain Ranch, authorities said.The incident occurred around 5:47 p.m. outside of a United States Postal Service building at 11251 Rancho Carmel Drive, the San Diego Police Department confirmed with FOX 5. Pilot killed in jet crash near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries, per SDPD. Authorities are currently searching for the attacker.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Matthews says focus solely on hockey, winning after signing extension

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:12 GMT

Auston Matthews will be well paid to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a Stanley Cup championship.The question will be for the star centre is if his four-year US$53-million extension — formally signed Wednesday — will be enough to get the team over the difficult NHL playoff hump.The deal carries an average annual value of $13.25 million, which makes Matthews the league’s highest-paid player starting in 2024-25 — passing Colorado Avalanche’s star Nathan MacKinnon ($12.6M AAV).“I feel fortunate to continue this journey as a Maple Leaf in front of the best fans in hockey,” Matthews posted on X, the site formerly known as Twitter. “I will do everything I can to help us get to the top of the mountain.”Matthews said Friday it was a priority to get the deal done before training camp.“It was something I didn’t want to rush in to obviously right away,” said Matthews. “But just the whole process itself with Brad (GM Treliving) coming i...