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Court: Arizona governor not required to carry out execution

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:28 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that state law doesn’t require Gov. Katie Hobbs to carry out execution of a prisoner who is scheduled to be put to death on April 6 for his conviction in a 2002 killing. The decision marks a legal victory for the newly elected Democratic governor whose office said the state isn’t currently prepared to carry out the death penalty. The court had previously set the April 6 date for the execution of Aaron Gunches for his conviction in the shooting death of Ted Price near Mesa, Arizona. The order came after Hobbs said executions will not be carried out until Arizonans can be confident that the state isn’t violating constitutional rights when it enforces the death penalty.The governor vowed two weeks ago that she wouldn’t carry out the court’s order to execute Gunches on April 6, citing the review of death penalty protocols that she ordered because of Arizona’s history of mismanaging executions. Lawyer for Hobbs said that the department l...

Customers shocked as Tastee Diner in Silver Spring closes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:28 GMT

The iconic Tastee Diner in Silver Spring, Maryland, abruptly closed Wednesday, with shocked customers lining up outside, seeing a note on the front door that only said, “Thank you for the opportunity of letting us serve you for so many years.”There was initially no specific reason given as to why the restaurant closed.The company “Roadside Development” later announced that it had purchased the property as part of a mixed-use residential project in the area.“We were just shocked,” said Andrea Loney, who has been going to the diner for decades. “It’s been here forever, and we were surprised because it’s a local institution.”More Local NewsMore Food & Restaurant NewsMore Business and Finance NewsMore Maryland NewsMore Montgomery County NewsEmployees could be seen walking around Wednesday afternoon, appearing to be distraught.They said they were given no notice and were as surprised as everyone else.“I looked it up an...

Tyrese Maxey keys fast start as 76ers pound Bulls 116-91

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:28 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 16 of his 21 points during Philadelphia’s dominant first half, and the 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 116-91 on Wednesday night.De’Anthony Melton had 25 points and Tobias Harris finished with 20 as Philadelphia earned a split of its four-game season series against Chicago. Joel Embiid added 12 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in just over 16 minutes of playing time.The Sixers (49-23) pulled within a half-game of idle Boston for second in the Eastern Conference behind Milwaukee (52-20).Philadelphia had won eight in a row before Monday night’s double-overtime loss to Chicago. But the 76ers jumped all over the Bulls in the rematch, opening a four-game road trip with an efficient offensive performance.Playing without James Harden and Jalen McDaniels because of injuries, the Sixers started the game with a 23-1 run. They shot 48% from the field on the night and had five players score in double figures.Coby White scored 19 points for Chi...

Curry, Warriors get crucial 127-125 win over Doncic, Mavs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:28 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 20 points and assisted on Draymond Green’s tiebreaking three-point play late, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 127-125 on Wednesday night in a game with considerable playoff implications.Luka Doncic had 30 points after missing five games with a left thigh strain, but the Mavericks dropped below .500 as they try to stay out of the Western Conference play-in tournament a year after losing to the Warriors in the West finals.The Mavericks were without All-Star guard Kyrie Irving because of right foot soreness and fell 1 1/2 games behind the Warriors, who clinched the tiebreaker by winning the season series 2-1.Jonathan Kuminga scored 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting off the bench for Golden State, including a soaring, one-handed dunk during a tense fourth quarter.Two nights after ending an 11-game road losing streak with a victory in Houston, the Warriors made it consecutive road victories for the first time since the NBA Fina...

Morant returns, scores 17 coming off the bench for Grizzlies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:28 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant was welcomed back Wednesday night with a standing ovation and cheers throughout the arena in his first action after missing nine games — eight because of an NBA suspension.Morant, who was not in the starting lineup against the Houston Rockets, entered the game after a timeout with 3:05 left in the first quarter, replacing starter Tyus Jones. The cheers began to build as Morant rose from the bench and made his way to the scorer’s table, adjusting the specially fit mask from a previous nasal fracture.The standing ovation and the cheers reached their peak even before Morant was announced as entering the game.Morant ended up playing 24 minutes and finished with 17 points on 6-for-13 shooting overall and 5 for 6 from the line as the Grizzlies beat the Rockets 130-125. Morant added five assists and four rebounds.The first cheers came when Morant emerged from the locker room for pregame warmups.Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said ...

Police: 2 dead after shooting in Southeast DC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:28 GMT

Two men are dead after being shot in Southeast D.C. Wednesday night.D.C. police said it happened in the 4300 block of 3rd Street Southeast just before 7:30 p.m.More DC NewsMore Crime NewsBoth men are in their early 20s, police said. Police said they do not have a lead on a possible suspect.Police ask anyone with more information to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 4300 block of 3rd Street SE. No LookoutDO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911Have info? Call 202-727-9099/text 50411.— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) March 22, 2023Below is where police said the shooting happened. Source

Jimmy Butler scores 35, Heat hold off Knicks 127-120

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:28 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler stepped back onto the court in his usual time slot, midway through the fourth quarter, with the Miami Heat clinging to a one-point lead.Not even three minutes later, the lead was 12 — and the Heat were on their way to a needed win.Butler finished with 35 points and nine assists, Tyler Herro scored 14 of his 22 in the pivotal final quarter and the Heat moved closer to escaping play-in tournament range by beating the New York Knicks 127-120 on Wednesday night.“Fourth quarter is winning time,” Herro said. “That’s when my scoring is needed most.”Herro made four 3-pointers in the fourth for the Heat, who led by 11 in the third, lost the lead briefly, then took the lead back for good with a 16-2 run midway through the final quarter.Herro and Max Strus each had a pair of 3’s during the clinching run for Miami (40-34), which is now just percentage points behind Brooklyn (39-33) in the race for the sixth and final guaranteed playoff spot in the Eastern Confere...

Raducanu, Stephens, Murray lose in 1st round at Miami Open

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:28 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Former U.S. Open champions Emma Raducanu and Sloane Stephens were knocked out of the Miami Open on Wednesday, hours after No. 1-ranked and defending champion Iga Swiatek pulled out of the tournament because of a rib injury.Bianca Andreescu — the 2019 U.S. Open champ — defeated Raducanu 6-3, 3-6, 6-2. Andreescu improved to 2-0 lifetime against Raducanu, the 2021 winner at Flushing Meadows.“Miami has a special place in my heart,” Andreescu said. “I’ve been coming here since I was I think 12 years old, whether it’s for vacation or training or, yeah, Orange Bowl. I love that tournament very much. Yeah, coming back here, I think it’s just good vibes overall.” Andreescu moves on to face 10th-ranked Maria Sakkari, who had a first-round bye.Shelby Rogers beat Stephens 6-4, 3-6, 6-2. Stephens has six hard-court titles, including the U.S. Open in 2017 and Miami in 2018.Rogers will face Australian Open champion and world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka, who beat Rogers in the ...

Video shows defacing of tombstone, decorations at Miami gravesite of 2 killed in 2021 crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:28 GMT

Newly surfaced cellphone video captured an act of vandalism at a Miami cemetery concerning the gravesite of two of four people who were killed in a New Year’s Day crash in West Miami-Dade back in 2021.The video shows someone defacing a gravestone with black spray paint. Moments later, the vandal is seen spray-painting the flowers and a memorial honoring the victims. The subject then kicking everything placed over the grave repeatedly.7News has learned this latest incident happened at the Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North Cemetery in Miami.Authorities said Yuhlia Barzaga, Christian Mohip, Andres Zacarias and Jenser Salazar lost their lives when they were struck by a man driving under the influence in the area of West Flagler Street and 79th Avenue.The vandalism caught on video comes nearly two years after another similar incident aimed at the crash victims.Previous cellphone videos posted to social media showed someone damaging the West Miami-Dade memorial the families had set up...

Special needs dog in need of new home after owner no longer able to provide care

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:28 GMT

A special needs dog is in desperate need of a new home, two years after he was found in poor shape in Hollywood.Speaking with 7News on Wednesday, Susan Jorquera Perez, who is with Suzie Q Rescue, is hoping a responsible and committed person opens up their home to 7-year-old Tucker.“We really are hoping we can find a foster, or better yet, a loving home,” she said.Tucker was found severely emaciated nearly two years ago in a Hollywood neighborhood.Those who cared for the canine believe that he was used as a bait dog, an innocent dog used in the illegal business of dog fighting to train dogs to attack.The folks at Suzie Q Rescue took Tucker in and nursed him back to health so that he could be fostered.“As anybody, we always try to figure out what to do and take the few steps to find a home or get them the help they need,” said Jorquera Perez.They did just that. Shortly after his recovery, the rescue team was able to find Tucker a loving home.“The person who agr...