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Landmark First Bank building in Philadelphia to be renovated and will become a museum

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:30 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The landmark First Bank of the United States in Philadelphia, subject of a fierce debate in the early years of the American republic, will be getting a $22.2 million renovation as part of a planned transformation into a museum focusing on the institution’s role in the development of the U.S. economy.Closed to the public for decades but a popular site for photos because of its neoclassical facade featuring six giant columns supporting a triangular pediment, the building in Philadelphia’s Old City was constructed between 1795 and 1797 and was the first structure designed specifically for the new federal government in what was then the nation’s capital. After years of calls for its restoration, the building will open as a museum in time for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.“We tell the story of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Revolutionary War,” executive director Thomas Caramanico...

American accused of killing 3 women in Tijuana arrested in California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:30 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. authorities have arrested a California man accused of killing three women in the Mexican border city of Tijuana and crossing back and forth across the border after each of the deaths that occurred over the course of nearly a year starting in 2021.According to U.S. court records, 30-year-old Bryant Rivera, a resident of Los Angeles suburb Downey, was arrested July 6 on a femicide charge in the strangulation death of Angela Carolina Acosta Flores, whose body was found in a hotel room in Tijuana on Jan. 25, 2022. Mexico plans to request his extradition in order to present evidence to add charges for the deaths of two more women in Tijuana, according to court filings. Ricardo Ivan Carpio, the attorney general of the state of Baja California, said they will include new evidence found when Rivera was arrested in California. It was not immediately known if Rivera had retained an attorney. Rivera appeared in federal court Monday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen L. ...

Police in Jamaica charge Catholic priest from Kenya with abduction and sexual assault

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:30 GMT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A Roman Catholic priest from Kenya has been arrested in Jamaica and charged with abduction and rape in the alleged kidnapping of a 12-year-old child, police said Tuesday.The attacks happened in March but were not reported until last month, police said in a statement. The 39-year-old priest has been charged with four criminal counts including rape and abduction. An attorney for the priest could not immediately be reached for comment.Source

Novak Djokovic ties Roger Federer with 46 Slam semifinals and meets Jannik Sinner next at Wimbledon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:30 GMT

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic tied Roger Federer’s record of 46 men’s Grand Slam semifinals by getting to that round at Wimbledon with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Andrey Rublev on Tuesday.More importantly, Djokovic moved closer to a fifth consecutive championship at the All England Club and eighth overall — which would pull him even with Federer on both counts.Djokovic, a 36-year-old from Serbia, is also pursuing a 24th career major trophy. He already set the men’s mark in that category by collecting No. 23 at the French Open last month, pulling ahead of Rafael Nadal. Federer is next on the list with 20.The only real blip for Djokovic at Centre Court on Tuesday came when the No. 7-seeded Rublev broke him with a forehand winner to lead 5-4 in the first set, then served it out.From there, Djokovic saved all seven break points he faced and pulled away, dropping Rublev to 0-8 in Grand Slam quarterfinals.Next up for Djokovic is a matchup against No. 8 s...

The UK government is in a face-off with the House of Lords over its contentious migration bill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:30 GMT

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government watered down some parts of its controversial immigration legislation on Tuesday in a bid to get the bill through Parliament, but stuck by other measures, setting off a new tussle with opponents.The Illegal Migration Bill, once passed, would require officials to detain and deport people who cross the English Channel to Britain in small boatsThe Conservative government has pledged to “stop the boats” — a reference to the overcrowded dinghies and other small craft that cross from northern France carrying migrants who hope to live in the U.K. More than 45,000 people arrived in Britain by crossing the Channel in this way in 2022; several died in the attempt.The bill has been approved by the House of Commons, where the governing Conservatives have a majority, but faced strong opposition in the unelected House of Lords, which has the power to amend but not block legislation.The Lords sent the bill back to the House of Commons with 20 amendments removing so...

Did you know Colorado has one of the world's best drum corps?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Nuggets secured their championship, the Broncos are practicing for the season, and the Rockies, unfortunately, have the third-most losses in the MLB this season. But there is another local competitive group you can cheer on this summer.Few people know that Colorado has a World Class drum and bugle corps in what's known as "Marching Music's Major League." The league is called Drum Corps International, or DCI, and the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps from Denver are one of the best groups in the world. No ‘Taygating’ without tickets at Eras Tour this weekend The Blue Knights were formed in 1958 by local television stars Fred and Fae Taylor. According to the corps website, they have been especially successful since 2004, when the DCI World Championship was held at Invesco Field at Mile High.There were 22,000 people watching that year as the Blue Knights returned to the finals. The corps has been in the top 12 every year since then, except their first season back ...

Woman accused of stealing exotic monkey, marine life from 3 different pet stores bonds out of jail

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:30 GMT

A woman accused of stealing a marmoset monkey and exotic marine life from three different pet stores has bonded out of jail. On Tuesday, Milena Wood, 53, did not say a word about the missing monkey. She spent the night behind bars after police tracked her down and arrested her Monday evening. Pepe the marmoset is still nowhere to be found.“The monkey has a very good possibility of still being alive,” Lazaro Sardinas said.Sardinas, who is with Robert’s Pet Shop, told 7News that investigators who searched Wood’s home gave him hope. “They found evidence of the cage where it was kept, the food it was fed,” he said.Pepe was swiped from his cage inside the pet shop at Redland Market Village last Friday. A woman was caught on camera reaching into the cage and then took off. Two businesses that sell sea life, saw her face on TV and sent the video to 7News of the same lady, who two weeks earlier, was reaching into aquariums and took expensive co...

Police search for suspect accused of stealing $150K worth of merchandise from consignment store in Weston

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:30 GMT

Police are on the search for a suspect accused of stealing designer purses worth tens of thousands of dollars. Surveillance cameras captured the thief swiping high-end luxury bags and accessories from Season 2 Consign LLC, located at 2900 Glades Circle, Monday night. “It was very devastating,” said Alex Caban, director of operations at Season 2 Consign. “This is our home, right? And we felt very violated,” she continued. The small business contained accessories from brands like Hermes, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and other upscale brands. “We’re not a retail store, so we don’t have people coming in and out, they wouldn’t even know our suite number,” said Alex Caban, director of operations at Season 2 Consign. “It just seemed intentional.”The bag bandit used a flashlight to make his way through the business and went straight to the merchandise room. The suspect then kicked down the door and got away with more than $150,000 in merchandise. “T...

Booker T. Washington High School athletes gifted CPR and first aid training kit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:30 GMT

A South Florida high school football team received a gift that could mean the difference between life and death.The American Heart Association teamed up with Baptist Health and provided young athletes at Booker T. Washington High School with a CPR and first aid training kit for youth sports.The kit is packed with everything needed to train up to 20 people in sports related injuries and medical emergencies of the heart.“The kit will enable them for years to come to teach their student athletes how to respond to recognize a sudden cardiac arrest, and perhaps save a life in the future,” said Dr. Eli Friedman, director of sports cardiology at Baptist Health. The state of the art kit also includes a CPR dummy and portable defibrillator.

Lakeland mom of 7 graduates as class valedictorian

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:30 GMT

LAKELAND, Florida (WFTS) — On July 7, 2023 — Ashley Payne gave a Valedictorian speech in front of a crowded auditorium in Lakeland.The 35-year-old mother was also her high school Valedictorian.But when you hear her story, you realize these two achievements are just bookends to an incredible journey that started after high school graduation.“I wasn’t able to continue because I immediately got a pulmonary embolism which is not something that an 18-year-old usually gets,” she said.Sidelined from school because of her health Payne came back home to focus on her family.In 2019, more than 10 years after a wedding and five kids later — she said felt healthy enough to try again.And again, she was met with tragedy.“My mother, who was my greatest cheerleader through everything she ended up passing away,” she said.But at her lowest — Payne said words written on a sticky note from the heart of her daughter Lorelai Payne kept her going.“Aim for the moon,...