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Vegas-Florida Stanley Cup Final pits top team in West against upstart in East

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:18:59 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Few expected the Florida Panthers to be playing for the Stanley Cup. Not with two weeks left in the regular season and certainly not when they trailed the NHL-best Boston Bruins 3-1 in the first round.The Vegas Golden Knights expected to be playing for the Stanley Cup. It was ownership’s plan from Day One of the franchise, to win it within six years, and a trip to the final in its inaugural season only shifted the hockey team in the desert into perennial contender mode.Taking opposite roads to this point, Florida and Vegas now collide in the Cup Final with one team set to win the title for the first time. The Panthers are the upstarts out of the Eastern Conference and the last team to make the playoffs, and the Golden Knights are the powerhouse champions of the West.Only one can finish this story on a winning note.“We were the underdogs every series we’ve played — it doesn’t really matter what anyone thinks,” Florida forward Carter Verhaeghe said Friday ahead ...

Arkansas beats Santa Clara 13-6 in regional opener

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:18:59 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Kendall Diggs had a three-run single in a five-run fourth inning and top-seeded Arkansas never looked back in a 13-6 victory over Santa Clara to begin the Fayetteville Regional on Friday.Arkansas (42-16), ranked third in the coaches poll, rallied to take the lead for good in the fourth. Parker Rowland drove in the first run with a single. No. 9 hitter John Bolton tied the game with a sacrifice fly and Diggs’ drove in the final three runs with a two-out single to put the Razorbacks up 5-2.The Razorbacks broke the game open with a five-run sixth. Tavian Josenberger homered following a leaoff single by Bolton to drive in the first two runs. The final three runs scored when reliever Blake Hammond plunked Caleb Cali — the first batter he faced — to load the bases before issuing three straight walks with two outs.Will McEntire (8-3) pitched five innings in relief to get the win for the Razorbacks. He allowed three runs on eight hits and a walk.Skylar Hales ...

Community seeks answers after police kill 14-year-old armed robbery suspect

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:18:59 GMT

AURORA, Colo. — The person shot and killed by an Aurora Police officer on Thursday has been identified as 14-year-old Jor’Dell Richardson.According to the Aurora Police Department, Richardson was among a group of teens suspected of robbing a convenience store near 8th Avenue and Dayton Street to get vape cartridges. Interim Police Chief Art Acevedo said while officers were attempting to take Richardson into custody, the teen would not let go of his gun, and “at one point, the officer discharges his firearm."At the scene on Friday, neighbors were trying to make sense of what happened."When they raised that age limit from 18 to 21 for cigarettes, it drove them kids crazy,” neighbor Anthony Whitfield said. Prosecutors want evidence of fake brain tumor used against former social worker Whitfield said he regularly visits the strip mall where the alleged robbery and shooting occurred. He described the area as “dangerous” because of young people with guns. “Where I come from, we die over...

Denver weather: Cooldown lowers severe storm threats this weekend

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:18:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will feature more showers and thunderstorms, especially with the heat of the afternoon. But the severe threat will be limited this weekend thanks to cooler temperatures. Weather tonight: Rain showers, mildFriday night rain showers will become more spotty. Temperatures will fall down to the lower 50s, which is right in line with normal for this time of year.Weather tomorrow: Showers and cooler temperaturesOn Saturday, rain showers will build in and cap temperatures in the 60s. There will be a chance for a few thunderstorms in the afternoon, but cooler temperatures will limit the risk of storms becoming severe.Looking ahead: More showers and thunderstormsSunday will stay soggy with the chance for showers and a few afternoon thunderstorms. Temperatures will be a little warmer than Saturday and climb to around 70 degrees.A warming trend will continue for the workweek with lows staying in the 50s and high temperatures climbing back into the mid to u...

Prosecutors want evidence of fake brain tumor used against Robin Niceta

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:18:59 GMT

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (KDVR) — The former Arapahoe County social worker accused of faking a brain tumor to avoid a criminal trial may now see her own allegedly fake medical records used against her.Robin Niceta, 41, faces a felony count of attempting to influence a public servant — that is, lying to investigators — and a misdemeanor count of filing a false child abuse report. Former Aurora officer sentenced for standing by when man was strangled Niceta is accused of submitting an anonymous report accusing Aurora Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky of child abuse after Jurinsky publicly badmouthed then-Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson, who at that time was dating Niceta.Previously, special prosecutor Daniel Cohen, Denver's chief deputy district attorney, seemed agreeable to a March 24 defense motion to continue Niceta's trial indefinitely because of medical records that suggested she had a brain tumor.Niceta's lawyers withdraw from the caseSoon after that hearing though, prosecutors recei...

Child's charred remains found in accused mother's home

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:18:59 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- Police records reveal details about the crime scene in the home of 27-year-old Alexus Nelson, who is charged with child abuse, tampering with a deceased human body and more after her daughter's remains were found there.After a 911 call, officers responded to Nelson’s apartment in the 1000 block of South Elkhart Way. Nelson allegedly told police that she gave her daughter up for adoption but could not prove it with records. Bystander officer sentenced in man’s strangulation The Aurora Police Department couldn’t independently verify the adoption either and arrested Nelson on a count of attempting to influence a public servant.According to a supplemental police affidavit obtained by the Problem Solvers, Nelson "provided consent to search her residence for any evidence that would help in locating" the 5-year-old. Detectives write the daughter's room was "completely empty and the carpet was extremely dirty with various stains of unknown origin." There was a nota...

Horror icon Robert Englund talks all things Freddy in ‘Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares’

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:18:59 GMT

Are you scared yet? If not, let’s bring out the OG of boogeymen: Freddy Krueger. “Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story” relives the iconic night terrors we all had from Freddy.Children singing: “One, two, Freddy’s coming for you.”Freddy’s back! Through a documentary.“Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story” is a trip down memory lane … or should we say Elm Street?Robert Englund: “My idea was this was gonna be a documentary about an actor in Hollywood that survived, and this week is literally my 50th year starring in movies in Hollywood.”The doc follows his life’s journey. And his a-peeling face made some friends along the way.Teyonah Parris (as Brianna Cartwright): “Candyman.”Tony Todd (as Daniel Robitaille/Candyman): “Tell everyone.”Like this sweet villain.Tony Todd: “Can’t have any style of calm without having a charismatic person a...

At least 207 killed and 900 injured in three-train crash in India

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:18:59 GMT

(CNN) — More than 200 people were killed and hundreds injured after three trains collided in India on Friday evening, according to a local official.Two passenger trains and a goods train collided in an accident in the city of Balasore in Odisha state, according to state chief secretary Pradeep Jena.The resulting impact killed at least 207 people and injured 900 people, Jena said on Twitter, citing the state’s disaster management agency.Images from the scene showed rescuers attempting to find survivors in a damaged rail carriage. Video footage also showed upturned coaches littered across train tracks, and people climbing a mangled train carriage.Friday’s rescue effort included more than 115 ambulances and several fire service units, say authorities.The cause of the catastrophic crash has yet to be determined, Jena told CNN affiliate News18, emphasizing that the current focus is on ongoing rescue operations.“We are only working (at) sending additional doctors, ambulances, buses, ...

Immersive Unicorn World experience gallops into Miami Beach Convention Center this weekend

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:18:59 GMT

Don’t be embarrassed. It’s totally natural to occasionally feel a little unicorn-y. Deco’s Alex Miranda knows that feeling.Unicorns captured my imagination since “My Little Pony.” Remember those toys from the ’90s? Well, turns out kids still love unicorns to this day, and on Friday, I went to Unicorn World at the Miami Beach Convention Center to learn all things neigh.What is a unicorn, aside form a really fabulous, fantasy horse?Patrick Mines: “The unicorn to us represents the creativity, the magic, the playfulness of being a child.”Come find out, at Unicorn World.Alex Miranda: “Because unicorns are what? Real.”Patrick Mines: “They’re real.”Alex Miranda: “They’re real.”Patrick Mines: “They’re here in Miami.”Alex Miranda: “Yeah.”Patrick Mines: “That’s right.”An immersive, interactive and very themed experience, open now through Sunday.Patric...

US Tapas Week makes Miami debut with 13 restaurants joining Spanish foodie event

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:18:59 GMT

As the famous quote says, “Life without tapas, is like a heart without love,” and everybody needs love.So, for the first time ever, US Tapas Week is coming into town. It’s a foodie event packed in little-bitty bites.Tap into your fun-size taste buds, because it’s US Tapas Week, Miami edition.Elvira Marcos Salazar: “It’s an event in which we have this culinary Spanish experience where you get to taste different flavors from Spain in very small pieces that is a tapa.”This seven-day tapas journey makes its debut in Miami and will make you say, “Salud.”Elvira Marcos Salazar: “Last year was the first edition in New York City. It was a success, so we thought that Miami had to be a part of it.”There’s going to be 13 restaurants participating around town with different menus.One spot is inside the Rubell Museum in Miami, where tradition is key.Elvira Marcos Salazar: “For example, here in Leku, it’s a traditi...