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President honors NCAA champions UConn at White House

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:59 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - President Joe Biden honored the 2023 NCAA men's basketball tournament winners UConn Huskies at the White House Friday. "This team is proof that there's no quit in UConn," Biden said. "Just like there's no quit in America. None."UConn won its fifth national title as it topped San Diego State 76-59 in April. The president highlighted the Huskies' ability to defy expectations, noting less than 3% of brackets had UConn taking home the national championship trophy. "You're a fourth seed, and you won every single game by double-digits and the final blowout of the fifth national championship," Biden said. "Congratulations, Congratulations. Nothing like a comeback, man."This is the fifth White House visit for the UConn's men's team since 1999, and the Huskies have now met four of the last five presidents. "When I committed to UConn, I definitely thought about winning a national championship, but I didn't think about the other things that come along with it, like being...

Dell Seton opens new unit to care for 'neurocritical' patients

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:59 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dell Seton Medical Center has opened a first-of-its-kind in Central Texas specialist unit designed to care for patients with neurocritical needs.The unit will provide "advanced, multidisciplinary and compassionate care for patients with the most complex and highly acute neurological conditions," according to a press release from Ascension Seton.The hospital hopes the unit will become a destination for neurology and neurosurgery services in the region.The 15-bed unit will allow for comprehensive treatment of patients in need of neuroscience services, including those suffering from seizures, strokes, brain injuries and brain or spinal tumors."The benefits of a neurocritical care unit in our community are significant," said Dr. Alan Nova, interim director of the unit. "The opening of this unit not only enhances the team's ability to compassionately care for patients and aggressively treat neurological conditions, but also opens doors for research endeavors within the ne...

Road construction near Rosedale mall slated to begin soon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:59 GMT

Construction crews will be rebuilding the ramps and Minnesota 36 and Fairview Avenue in Roseville beginning Thursday, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.Crews will rebuild and realign the ramps and loops at Minnesota 36 and Fairview Avenue near the mall in Roseville in summer 2023. (Courtesy of the Minnesota Department of Transportation)That interchange, a major artery to the Rosedale Center mall, will be rebuilt and realigned to prevent potentially dangerous traffic backups onto the highway due to traffic taking the exits during rush hours, according to a press release from MnDOT.Other improvements to Fairview Avenue to help prevent traffic jams will include removal of concrete medians, relocating signals on northbound Fairview Avenue, rebuilding the mall’s west entrance from Fairview Avenue, drainage improvements and rebuilding existing sidewalks to meet Americans with Disability Act standards.Ramps will be closed at times during construction. Work is ex...

Twins’ Royce Lewis, eligible to return on Monday, ‘tracking in a really good direction’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:59 GMT

Derek Falvey stopped short of declaring the team’s intentions for infielder Royce Lewis once he’s eligible to come off the injured list on Monday. They haven’t even communicated to Lewis whether or not he’ll be coming with them on their upcoming road trip to Houston, Falvey said.But the Twins’ president of baseball operations sounded fairly optimistic about the progress that Lewis has made, saying he had “checked every box” during his rehab process.“I think the key for us is just to make sure he’s healthy and responding well every day,” Falvey said. “He keeps saying that he feels really good. And so the progression is well-built. It’s in consultation with the surgeons and the medical staff and then the coaches, so I think he’s tracking in a really good direction. That’s all we can ask for.”Lewis, who is rehabbing from his second anterior cruciate ligament surgery in his right knee, was transferred to the 60-day injured list before the season started, which is why he is not yet...

Push to bury remains of Revolutionary War soldiers found in 2019

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:59 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Supporters are renewing their push to properly bury human remains that likely belong to Revolutionary War soldiers. The remains were found in Lake George in 2019 after a routine construction dig. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Experts believe they come from a former burial ground for soldiers, which was housed in a nearby hospital. Advocates are now asking the U.S. Army for funding to give them a proper burial at Lake George Battlefield and to build a memorial honoring their service.

Rockies’ Ryan Feltner, slowly recovering from fractured skull, hopes to pitch this season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:59 GMT

Ryan Feltner would dearly love to pitch for the Rockies again this season, but first, he must heal, both physically and emotionally.Seated in the dugout Friday afternoon at Coors Field while rain poured down and thunder roared, Feltner spoke publicly for the first time since getting struck in the head by a line drive off the bat of Philadelphia’s Nick Castellanos on May 13 at Coors. The baseball, traveling at 92.7 mph, caused a concussion and fractured Feltner’s skull. He was immediately rushed to the hospital and spent one night there.His parents, Derek and Laura, arrived the next morning and have stayed with him since.Feltner, 26, is slowly recovering, and while his balance seems fine, he’s still experiencing lingering concussion symptoms, as well as pain in his right ear.“I have a lot of fracture symptoms; just a headache from the concussion, dizziness, but today there’s no pain,” he said. “I’m sleeping well, and the day-to-day stuf...

Thousands gather for writers strike rally in downtown Los Angeles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:59 GMT

Thousands gathered for a massive rally in downtown Los Angeles on Friday to support the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike.More than a dozen unions joined the writers in solidarity including the United Teachers of Los Angeles, the Service Employees International Union, Sag-Aftra and more. California Congressman Adam Schmidt also made an appearance.Attendees can be seen marching on streets while holding signs saying, “Unions Strike Back,” the theme of Friday’s gathering.“This is the first time that we’re all together and that’s what we really needed," said Kristen Thomas, who has been picketing with WGA for the last four weeks. "We needed to have support. We needed to know other people wanted to help out and stay connected. 'United not divided' as we say.”Writers have been on strike since May 2, marking the fourth week of strikers seen picketing outside studios every day.The Friday rally’s location near South Figueroa and West 12th Streets was chosen to coincide with an annual C...

Robbery suspect accused of attempting to speak to children at Rancho Cucamonga daycare

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:59 GMT

A robbery suspect was arrested after allegedly attempting to speak to children at a Rancho Cucamonga daycare on Thursday.The suspect was identified as 38-year-old Cristian Rodriguez by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.Deputies responded to reports of a man trying to speak to children at a daycare near the 9600 Block of Baseline Road around 9:10 a.m.Arriving officers spotted Rodriguez across the street from the daycare facility. While taking him into custody, they found a concealed replica firearm.Authorities also discovered Rodriguez was a wanted suspect for strong-arm robbery.Rodriguez was booked into the West Valley Detention Center where he is being held on $50,000 bail. Authorities believe Rodriguez may be a homeless person.Anyone who may have been a victim of Rodriguez is asked to contact the Rancho Cucamonga Station at 909-477-2800. Anonymous tips can be submitted to the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-7827-463 or online at www.wetip.com.

Angels’ Bachman becomes first top-10 pick from 2021 draft to reach majors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:59 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Sam Bachman was promoted by the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, making him the first top-10 pick from the 2021 amateur draft to reach the majors.Bachman, the ninth overall selection by the Angels out of Miami University in Ohio, is primarily a starter but will pitch out of the bullpen for manager Phil Nevin’s club. Los Angeles took a four-game winning streak into the opener of a weekend series against the Miami Marlins.The 23-year-old right-hander was pitching for Double-A Rocket City and got the call at 1 a.m. Thursday morning in Alabama that he was being elevated to the majors.“I called everyone and they all answered. Not a lot of people slept that night, including myself,” Bachman said. “It was great. Still so surreal.”Bachman joins pitcher Chase Silseth and shortstop Zach Neto on the Halos’ roster as players who came up to the majors from Double-A.Silseth was the first player from the 2021 draft to reach the majors last May and Neto became the fi...

Gruden present for QB Carr’s early work with Saints, AP source says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:24:59 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden was among a handful of invited guests who observed New Orleans Saints voluntary offseason practices this week.A person familiar with the situation confirmed Gruden’s presence during the Saints’ first week of voluntary practices with new quarterback Derek Carr, who posted some of his best career passing numbers in Gruden-designed offenses. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the club did not publicly disclose the names of non-Saints coaches who attended practices.Several active college coaches also were there, the person said.Gruden last coached in 2021, resigning five games into that season following the leaks of emails in which he criticized people — including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell — with homophobic and misogynistic terms. The Saints held three practices this week. Only the first of those — on Tuesday — was open to media.The Times-Picayune first reported Gruden’s visit. N...