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DC’s crime lab reapplies for accreditation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:25 GMT

The D.C. crime lab, which lost its accreditation two years ago, appears to be on the road to recovery and helping strengthen the city’s fight against crime.D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau visited the D.C. Department of Forensic Science on Thursday and learned that the troubled lab has begun the process to win back its accreditation.“I was really excited to learn that last month they filed for reaccreditation of the Forensic Biology and Forensic Chemistry Units which helps us address, crime and evidence here in the District of Columbia,” Nadeau said. “They asked for their application to be fast-tracked. And right now it’s being reviewed on paper, and then in early December they’ll have a site visit [to] allow the accreditors to determine any changes or updates that need to be made since their application.”Nadeau added that the crime lab could be reaccredited by January.The lab is responsible for analyzing major crime scene evidence, and its...

Colorado beats Arizona State 27-24 to end 8-game Pac-12 losing streak

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:25 GMT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Alejandro Mata kicked a 43-yard field goal with 12 seconds left, Shedeur Sanders accounted for two touchdowns and Colorado ended an eight-game Pac-12 losing streak with a 27-24 win over Arizona State on Saturday.Arizona State (1-5, 0-3 Pac-12) labored offensively much of the afternoon without three starting offensive linemen and two key backups due to injuries. Coach Prime asks Buffs fans to ‘keep the peace’ The Sun Devils found the right gear at the right time, moving 94 yards in 13 plays to set up Trenton Bourguet's 15-yard touchdown pass to Troy Omeire with 50 seconds left.Sanders answered quickly, hitting Javon Antonio for a 43-yard completion on the next play. The Buffaloes (4-2, 1-2 Pac-12) moved close enough to set up Mata's winning kick despite struggling to get their explosive offense going most of the game.The Sun Devils sacked Sanders five times and gave the Colorado quarterback little time to find receivers downfield. Sanders, the nation's second-le...

‘I’m just so happy’: Miami Gardens woman celebrates 100th birthday with over 100 guests

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:25 GMT

A centenarian celebration was held for one very special Miami Gardens resident.Marie Kennedy Patton celebrating her 100th birthday on Saturday at the Miami Gardens Senior Center.Wearing a tiara and sitting on a large pink and silver chair, she was surrounded by more than 100 guests from around the country.Born in South Carolina, Kennedy Patton moved to Miami in 1952, where’s she worked and lived ever since.The honoree said it feels great to reach the big milestone, and she thanked everyone who showed up for the special occasion.“I want to thank all of my family, my friends, and I just thank everybody. I’m just so happy,” she said.Kennedy Patton worked with the Lowell Dunn construction family until she retired at 95. She does her own shopping and laundry, and she regularly attends church.

Lowell woman’s Taylor Swift-inspired Halloween display turning heads

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:25 GMT

A Lowell woman’s Taylor Swift-inspired Halloween display is making a splash in her neighborhood.Francieli Fragoso’s display features skeletons decked out in outfits from Swift’s Eras Tour.Hers is one of many similarly themed displays across the country.Fragoso said she got the idea when she and her daughter went to Swift’s concert — and she’s even added a skeleton for Travis Kelce, the singer’s new boyfriend.

Orlando City takes down the New England Revolution 3-2 to clinch a top-four seed in the East

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:25 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Duncan McGuire and Facundo Torres scored six-minutes apart in the first half and Orlando City held off the New England Revolution 3-2 on Saturday night to clinch a top-four seed in the Eastern Conference.Orlando (17-7-9) is unbeaten in 14 straight home matches in all competitions, with nine victories, the second-longest run in club history. The Lions have scored multiple goals in 10 of those 14 matches, including scoring three or more six times.New England (14-8-10) is winless in 12 straight away matches in all competitions, with six losses, dating to a win in Toronto in May. The Revs had an 18-match span without a win on the road in 2016-17.McGuire opened the scoring in the 31st minute, Torres made it 2-0 in the 37th and Iván Angulo gave Orlando a 3-1 lead in the 45th.New England midfielder Carles Gil scored in the 42nd and again in second-half stoppage time. Gil has 11 goals this season to go along with 14 assists. Gil is the first player in club history with ...

Double-booked M&T Bank Stadium, Camden Yards events cause traffic gridlock many feared

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:25 GMT

The gridlock that some feared Saturday amid twin events held at Baltimore’s Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium came to fruition, stranding drivers on streets surrounding the stadium long after Stevie Nicks took the stage to perform.Tickets to see Nicks along with singer Billy Joel at M&T Bank went on sale months before the Baltimore Orioles clinched the American League East, ensuring that the team would host a home game at Camden Yards on the same date.Organizers pushed up the start of the Orioles game to 1 p.m. in hopes of clearing the stadiums’ shared 85-acre tract in time for the concert’s 7 p.m. start. That gap proved to be too little time for many who chose to drive to the stadium, especially with a rain delay pushing the first pitch to 2:15 p.m.Forty-five minutes into Nicks’ set, cars continued to clog nearly all neighboring streets on the Federal Hill and Pigtown sides of the stadium complex. A line of forlorn drivers on Leade...

Revolution’s slide continues with 3-2 loss at Orlando City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:25 GMT

The New England Revolution are staggering into the MLS Cup Playoffs with a second straight loss against a potential postseason rival.The Revolution (14-8-10) are now 1-3-3 since Labor Day under interim coaches Richie Williams and Clint Peay with Saturday night’s 3-2 loss to second-place Orlando City SC (17-7-9) at Exploria Stadium. The Revolution remained in fifth place in the East with 52 points, two ahead of Atlanta United and two behind fourth-place Columbus with two games remaining.The Revolution had been unbeaten against the Lions in nine straight games dating back to 2018 and they beat OCSC 3-1 at Gillette Stadium in June. The loss to Orlando City was the final match of three games in eight games days.The Revolution will play their final road game of the season next Saturday night at Nashville (8:30) without DeJuan Jones, Noel Buck and Christian Makoun, all of whom have been called up for international duty with their respective national teams.“We have had to pick ourselves up...

Orioles ‘miscommunication’? Here’s what happened with Gunnar Henderson’s steal attempt late in Game 1 loss.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:25 GMT

Brandon Hyde called it a “miscommunication.” Gunnar Henderson said Hyde made the call. Aaron Hicks declined to say what the sign was, echoing his manager’s description.So … what actually happened?When Henderson singled to lead off the ninth inning of Saturday’s playoff game, it gave the Orioles a glimmer of hope as they trailed the Texas Rangers, 3-2, in Game 1 of the American League Division Series.Hicks was at the plate with the count against reliever José Leclerc at 2-1. Henderson then took off for second and was thrown out by Rangers catcher Jonah Heim to calm Camden Yards’ roaring crowd. Hicks struck out, and Adam Frazier grounded out to end the game, putting the Orioles down 1-0 in the best-of-five series.As Henderson attempted to steal, he looked back at home plate multiple times, as if he was expecting Hicks to swing for a hit-and-run. Hicks took the pitch, called a ball even though it was in the strike zone, and Heim, an Oriole...

San Diego Wave FC clinches postseason home game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:25 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Wave FC clinched a postseason home game with Saturday's tied match against the North Carolina Courage.With one more regular season game left, the Wave (10-7-4, 34 points) guaranteed their semifinal appearance in the National Women's Soccer League playoffs will take place at Snapdragon Stadium."San Diego Wave FC has officially clinched a playoff berth AND a first-round bye," the club wrote on their website. "We’ll host an NWSL semifinal match the weekend of November 3 at Snapdragon Stadium, with the date, time, and opponent to be determined."Season ticket members will get first access to the presale tickets, and online sign-ups for early access tickets for non-season members are underway. General sale will begin at a later date that has not been announced.For more information about the presale, visit the San Diego Wave's website. New San Diego MLS team announces historic first for location of training facility The Wave clinched their postseason berth about a ...

Man wanted for alleged weapons offences in East York

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:25 GMT

Toronto police are asking for the public’s assistance locating a man wanted for weapons offences in East York.On Saturday, a man allegedly attended a residential apartment in the Dawes Road and Gower Street area.Inside the building, the man allegedly discharged an imitation firearm wounding two residents, and fled the area in an unknown direction.Travis Adams, 35, is wanted for two counts of assault with a weapon, use of an imitation firearm, and discharging an air gun/intent to wound.He is described as 5’5″ with a thin build, and has black dreadlocks. He was wearing a grey hooded sweater, black pants, black and white shoes and was carrying a grey backpack at the time of the offence.