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Landslide in northwest Congo kills at least 17 people after torrential rain

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:29:40 GMT

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Torrential rain in northwestern Congo caused a landslide that killed at least 17 people overnight, authorities said Sunday, warning the toll could rise as rescuers sift through rubble beneath collapsed homes.The disaster took place along the Congo River in the town of Lisal in northwestern Mongala province, according to Matthieu Mole, president of the civil society organization Forces Vives. The victims lived in homes that were built at the foot of a mountain.“A torrential downpour caused a lot of damage, including a landslide that swallowed up several houses,” he said. “The toll is still provisional as bodies are still under the rubble.”Gov. Cesar Limbaya Mbangisa said machinery was desperately needed to help clear away the debris and try to save any survivors. The governor also offered his condolences to the victims’ families and decreed three days of morning throughout the province.Jean-yves Kamale, The Associated Press

Chicago police officer involved in shooting in West Englewood

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:29:40 GMT

CHICAGO — A Chicago police officer was involved in a shooting Sunday afternoon in West Englewood, according to police.The shooting happened in the 7300 block of South Hoyne Avenue.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesIt's not clear at this time if anyone was injured, but police said no officers were injured.The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call them at 312-746-3609 or online.Additional details haven't been released at this time.This is breaking news and will be updated.

World War I-era plane flips onto roof while trying to land near Massachusetts museum

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:29:40 GMT

STOW, Mass. (AP) — A World War I-era plane crashed and flipped over onto its roof as the pilot tried to land outside of a military history museum in Massachusetts, authorities said Sunday. The pilot was not hurt.The vintage single-engine Nieuport 28 was attempting to land shortly after 11 a.m. at the American Heritage Museum in Stow when the front landing gear failed, the local police and fire chiefs said in a joint news release.The pilot, the only person on board, had removed himself from the plane before first responders arrived, the news release said. The pilot’s name was not released. Former NFL player missing, mother found dead in Illinois creek “The pilot did not report any injuries but was evaluated at the scene as a precaution,” it said.The Federal Aviation Administration has been notified about the crash.The museum was hosting a WWI and Aviation living history event this weekend, showcasing the 1918 Nieuport 28, billed as the “oldest flying and first American fighter...

Band director who refused to stop music at Alabama high school football game arrested

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:29:40 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — An Alabama high school band director was arrested after refusing to stop his band from performing after a football game in Birmingham Thursday night. The incident took place after a victory from Minor High School at P.D. Jackson-Olin High School. According to the Birmingham Police Department, officers started clearing out the stadium when the game ended and noticed both schools' bands still performing. Officers spoke with both schools’ band directors and asked them to stop playing music so attendees would leave the stadium. According to police, the home band stopped but Minor’s band director instructed his band to continue performing.Police officers accompanied by school security guards went to arrest him for disorderly conduct but he got into a scuffle with them, Fitzgerald said. He said the band director refused to place his hands behind his back and shoved an officer. One of the officers shocked the band director with a stun gun.Birmingham Fire and Rescu...

Austin church holds AI-generated service, uses ChatGPT

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:29:40 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) --- From the classroom to the workplace, artificial Intelligence has made its way into several parts of our lives. RELATED COVERAGE: ChatGPT: School districts discuss policies addressing Artificial Intelligence in the classroom But now, it's in the church, as well. The Violet Crown City Church in north Austin hosted a Sunday service entirely created by AI. Pastor Jay Cooper said he used ChatGPT. The technology can respond to questions and create a variety of content like articles, essays and emails. "ChatGPT kicked out about a 15 minute service, like a shotgun sermon, an outline," Pastor Cooper said. "It's very clear that a human element is still needed. I had to fill out the service with additional prompts, and add a couple prompts to the sermon to kind of beef it up."Cooper said he got the idea after reading more about AI and speaking with members of the congregation who are software developers. "There's so many different applications for AI," he said. "I just ha...

From a dry warmth to hot and humid as we wrap summer

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:29:40 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Only a couple spotty showers formed today, but most of us enjoyed a start in the 60s and highs in the low 90s, which is very normal for this time of year.Puffy clouds will slowly disappear as the sun lowers into the evening. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALS Tonight will be mostly clear with slightly cooler lows in the upper and mid 60s! Tonight's forecastMonday looks mostly sunny and warm, but it will feature the lowest humidity of the week with dew points in the 50s in the afternoon! Delightful!Monday's forecastHumidity builds through the week ushering at least some morning clouds by mid-late week. A spotty shower is possible Thursday and again on Sunday, but generally rainfall chances stay low for the final days of summer.Muggy meter this weekThe extended outlook looks a little more promising for rainfall with odds of wetter than normal for the final days of September. Fingers crossed!Extended rainfall forecast STORY: Central Texas drought ‘top one or two driest’...

Wild sign veteran wing Jujhar Khaira to one-year, two-way deal

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:29:40 GMT

The Wild have signed veteran wing Jujhar Khaira to a one-year, two-way contract, the team announced Sunday.Khaira, 29, had a career-high 11 goals and 21 points for in 69 games for Edmonton in 2017-18. A 6-foot-2, 212-pound left wing, he was drafted by the Oilers in the third round of the 2012 entry draft.His deal with Minnesota is worth $775,000 annually for NHL, $300,000 for games with AHL Iowa.Khaira has 33 goals and 80 points in 336 career regular-season games in parts of six seasons with Edmonton (2015-21) and Chicago (2021-23), and has one goal in eight postseason appearances.The Wild’s training camp begins Thursday at TRIA Rink in downtown St. Paul.Related ArticlesMinnesota Wild | Serendipity appears set to bring Taylor Heise, Minnesota’s PWHL team together Minnesota Wild | Charley Walters: Winless Vikings could be on the verge of a rebuild Minnesota Wild | Prospects camp the ‘next step’ for Wild draft picks Min...

Child shot Sunday afternoon in Central West End

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:29:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A 7-year-old boy was shot Sunday in the Central West End neighborhood. The shooting happened around 4 p.m. in the 4200 block of Maryland Avenue, according to a police report from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Day Two of UAW strike: Wentzville picketers explain their motives When officers arrived to the scene, they found the victim with a gunshot wound in his leg. Investigators reported the victim to be "conscious and breathing," but have not yet disclosed the extent of his injuries. No suspect information is available at this time. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Chiefs overcome early mistakes in 17-9 win over Jaguars

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:29:40 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes, including one to returning star Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs overcame three early turnovers to beat Jacksonville 17-9 on Sunday for their third victory against the Jaguars in 10 months.The Chiefs (1-1) won their eighth straight in the series and avoided becoming the first Super Bowl champions to start 0-2 since Denver in 1999.The Jaguars (1-1), who insisted all week they owed the Chiefs because of a loss in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs in January, pretty much no-showed in their home opener.Coach Doug Pederson’s team had another slow start, failed to capitalize on two of three turnovers and struggled to protect quarterback Trevor Lawrence.Lawrence threw incomplete on a fourth-and-12 play with 4:16 remaining in an eight-point game, and Kansas City didn't let the Jaguars get the ball back.Chiefs All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones, making his season debut after ending his holdout and signing ...

Former Broncos CB Champ Bailey on Henry Blackburn’s late hit on Travis Hunter: “It was intentional”

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:29:40 GMT

Broncos legend Champ Bailey didn’t need to stand next to The Rock on the sidelines at Folsom Field to believe CSU defensive back Henry Blackburn’s late hit on CU’s Travis Hunter came with bad intentions.“You saw how (Blackburn) looked at him… It was intentional,” Bailey, the Hall of Fame cornerback, told reporters Sunday afternoon at Empower Field prior to the Broncos’ game against Washington.“That’s just the nature of the game, but you worry about those things.”In the first quarter of Colorado’s electrifying 43-35 double-overtime victory over Colorado State on Saturday, Hunter ran a go route near the Buffs’ sideline when Blackburn leveled the two-way star after the ball had already fallen incomplete. Colorado State was assessed with defensive pass interference and unnecessary roughness on the play.Hunter returned to the game on defense during the Rams’ next possession and played for most of the first half. But five minutes into the second half, t...