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Man charged with stealing 'Wizard of Oz' slippers from Minnesota museum expected to plead guilty

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:11:32 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man charged with the museum heist of a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the “The Wizard of Oz” was expected to change his plea to guilty in court Friday, pulling back the curtain on a whodunnit mystery dating back 18 years.Terry Jon Martin, 76, was indicted in May on one count of theft of a major artwork. The shoes from the film were stolen in 2005 from the Judy Garland Museum in the actress' hometown of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and recovered in 2018 by the FBI.No one was arrested in the case until Martin, who lives near Grand Rapids, was charged earlier this year. Martin’s attorney, Dane DeKrey, said his client, who is in poor health, has been cooperative with authorities.“I think Terry is facing his own mortality and I think when people are reaching that point in their life, they cut through the pleasantries and talk turkey,” DeKrey said in an interview ahead of Friday's scheduled hearing.The one-page indictment gave no details of the path that le...

How to watch the 2023 'ring of fire' solar eclipse over the U.S. Saturday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:11:32 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Starting on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 14 an annular, or partial, solar eclipse will pass over the United States, as well as Central and South America.Millions of Americans will be able to see the phenomenon, but only a handful of cities in the "path of annularity," or the maximum amount of obscuration, will see the "ring of fire" created when the moon lines up perfectly with the sun, leaving only the burning rim visible. How to watch the 2023 solar eclipse safely – and what you should never do The 2023 solar eclipse will stream live in a player at the top of this article for those well outside of the path of annularity, but if you're planning on breaking out the eclipse glasses and seeing it for yourself, this map shows viewing times for a number of cities:If you aren't able to travel to the 150-mile-wide path of annularity, you can still see a partial view of the eclipse.The 80-90% range includes portions of California, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming,...

WATCH LIVE: NASA launch sets sights on metal-rich asteroid, possible core of small planet

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:11:32 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — NASA's Psyche mission is scheduled to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket this morning to start a nearly six-year mission to a "metal-rich" asteroid.The mission namesake is also the target: Asteroid 16 Psyche. While NASA has conducted a number of asteroid-related missions, including the recent return of its first asteroid samples, this will be the agency's first mission to an asteroid which they believe has more metal than rock or ice. While there won't be a return trip for the Psyche spacecraft, scientists hope to confirm a theory from afar. They hypothesize the asteroid, which is 173 miles in diameter at its widest point, could actually be the leftover core of a planetesimal, or very small planet. If confirmed, the study of 16 Psyche could offer a look at what might be Earth's own center and how our planet was created. Psyche mission: watch the most recent science and mission update brief As of Thursday at 2 p.m. EDT, the mission...

Dog trick-or-treating event returning to Albany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:11:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The annual “Hounds of Halloween” dog trick-or-treating and costume contest is returning to downtown Albany on Saturday, October 21. Hundreds of costumed dogs and their humans will have a day of trick-or-treating, specials, discounts, and photo-ops. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Hounds of Halloween has become a seasonal staple in Albany's Central Social District, giving pet lovers the opportunity to experience a fun-filled afternoon of trick-or-treating with their canine companions, all while supporting a great cause," said Downtown Albany BID Executive Director Georgette Steffens.The trick-or-treating, specials, and photo-ops will be at participating businesses from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some bars and restaurants will also be offering Yappy Hour specials and discounts from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Haunted attractions in the Capital Region for 2023 Participating businessesAlbany Symphony, 19 Clinton AvenueAlias...

NASA solar astrophysicist explains difference between solar and total eclipses

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:11:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS - There's a lot of buzz about the annual solar eclipse happening Saturday.Unfortunately, Mother Nature isn't going to give St. Louis a great view of what would have been a partial eclipse for us. However, a fantastic "ring of fire" will be visible in the sky across the west and southwest. St. Louis youth football coach recovering after shooting, suspect charged Trevor Knuth, a postdoctoral research fellow and solar astrophysicist with NASA, spoke with FOX 2's Angela Hutti about how these eclipses happen and their importance to science. Knuth also explained how this annular solar eclipse isn't a total eclipse. There is a difference.  He added that while this is exciting for those in the ring of fire path, it is especially important to researchers.

Keeler: Coach Prime says he won’t put a “pitch count” on CU Buffs 2-way star Travis Hunter. He should. Here’s why.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:11:32 GMT

BOULDER — I swear on my John Stearns rookie card, if Travis Hunter plays, the Buffs beat USC.Instead of throwing six touchdowns at Folsom Field on Sept. 30, daring CU to climb out of the Tonga Trench, Trojans QB Caleb Williams slings it for, say, four scores. Hunter picks the future No. 1 pick off twice. The Buffs come all the way back.Bedlam ensues. Lincoln Riley eats a giant crow burger, Joel Klatt kisses Gus Johnson on national television, Will Ferrell weeps, and the Deion Sanders hype train revs at 250 mph instead of the usual 195.We’ll never know, of course. Hunter was there that day, stuck coaching like crazy from the sidelines, all because he was recovering from a lacerated liver. An injury suffered on a blindside hit last month while running around … as a receiver.Sanders has intimated that when Hunter returns, starting with the Buffs’ matchup against Stanford late Friday, that there will be no pitch counts, no conditions, no restrictions, no caveats. Coach...

Kaiser Permanente and unions reach tentative deal after employees strike

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:11:32 GMT

Kaiser Permanente and the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions have reached a tentative deal after a three-day strike over wages and staffing, the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West announced early Friday morning on Twitter.The frontline healthcare workers of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions are excited to have reached a tentative agreement with Kaiser Permanente. We are thankful for the instrumental support of Acting US Labor Secretary Julie Su.A full announcement will follow shortly. pic.twitter.com/KOAFNXhP87— SEIU-UHW #United4All (@seiu_uhw) October 13, 2023Service Employees International Union Local 105 Denver also announced the tentative agreement in a Facebook post and on their website, saying the deal would include a 21% raise over four years, increases to the Education Fund and some health reimbursement account contributions and job security protections.“After showing Kaiser our unified strength last week during the la...

Local police stepping up security as former Hamas leader calls for ‘Day of Jihad'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:11:32 GMT

Israel’s war with Hamas has now entered its seventh day with causalities mounting on both sides of the conflict.Law enforcement agencies in the Los Angeles area are among many stepping up security on Friday after former Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal called for supporters to flood the streets for a “Day of Jihad.”The uprising, Meshaal says, is a response “to the Zionists and their criminal leaders and what they wrought, and to the Americans who came to their aid.” In his speech, Meshaal called for the “Ummah to engage in battle” and for supporters to fight as “jihad is an individual responsibility.”“I think it’s very scary,” said John Paul, a Los Angeles resident. “Terrorism is intended to be scary and I think they’ve succeeded in frightening a lot of people.” UCR students speak out after Palestinian flags appear on campus While there have been no specific credible threats in Southern California, law enforcement including the Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles police departm...

Palestinians flee northern Gaza after Israel orders 1 million to evacuate as ground attack looms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:11:32 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinians began a mass exodus from northern Gaza Friday after Israel’s military told some 1 million people to evacuate toward the southern part of the besieged territory, an unprecedented order ahead of an expected ground invasion against the ruling Hamas militant group.The U.N. warned that so many people fleeing en masse — almost half the Gaza population — would be calamitous. Hamas, which staged a shocking and brutal attack on Israel nearly a week ago and has fired thousands of rockets since, dismissed the evacuation order as a ploy and called on people to stay in their homes.The evacuation order, which applies to Gaza City, home to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, sparked widespread panic among civilians and aid workers already running from Israeli airstrikes and contending with a total siege of Gaza. Israel has cut off all food, water and supplies and caused a territory-wide blackout.“Forget about food, forget about electricity, forget about fuel. The o...

This is Halloween 2023: Our Annual LA Ghoul Guide

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:11:32 GMT

If you’re like a lot of us, you were ready for Halloween as soon as it was gone last November! Even when the pumpkins get rotten and the spice doesn’t taste so nice anymore, spooky season remains beloved in Los Angeles. In fact, it really never goes away.  Horror conventions, screenings and cosplay events ensure it. When the real deal dark delights of the season are here, our city goes HAM for Halloween. Especially after the Halloween Quarantines of 2020, screaming our heads off, losing ourselves in a spooky story and getting in touch with our wicked side by dressing up and partying with others, feels like a celebration of life as much as it does death. Here are the best places to do just that.  Most run through Oct. 31, but check links below for info on dates and times.(David Nguyen/Disneyland Resort)Monstrous MainstaysBefore we survey the latest theme park offerings in LA this year, we have four words for you: “Get a Fast Pass!” The alternative is truly scary with wait times runni...