Breaking news: Jeremiah Estrada promoted to Iowa
Main photo by Rich Biesterfeld Arguably the best relief prospect in the Cubs system has been promoted to the highest level of the minor leagues. According to the Iowa Cubs roster, Jeremiah Estrada is now an I-Cub. The burly right-hander has put together the most dominant season in the organization between High-A and Double-A. I mean, look at those numbers. 42.1 innings, 1.49 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, .172/.274/.234 opponent slash line, 39.3% strikeout rate, 32.3% CSW and only 25 hits and a home run allowed It’s been a long and winding road to this point for the 23-year-old, as he’s thrown…
Read More »Political rewind: Confusion over ‘fetal personhood’ bill and whether Warnock and Walker will debate
the panel Maya T. Prabhu, @MayaTPrabhu, government reporter, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionStephen Fowler, @stphnfwlr, political reporter, Georgia Public BroadcastingMargaret Coker, @mideastmargaret, managing editor, The Current Chuck Williams, @chuckwilliams, reporter, WRBL-TV, Columbus the breakdown 1. Georgia’s recent abortion legislation granted personhood to embryos and fetuses. State institutions are trying to catch up with the new law. The state recently allowed fetuses to be claimed on tax forms. Maya Prabhu points out that no one knows what the financial impact will be on the state. Maya T. Prabhu says Georgia’s new abortion legislation does not have a tax stamp, which laws affecting tax…
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Mercedes driver arrested in Windsor Hills crash that killed 5 people
A 40-year-old nurse has been arrested and charged with manslaughter in the Windsor Hills crash that killed five people, including a pregnant woman, police sources confirmed to The Times on Friday. The woman was identified as the driver of the Mercedes-Benz that sped down La Brea Ave toward Slauson Avenue between 80 and 100 miles per hour at the time of the crash Thursday afternoon, sources said. Investigators are testing his blood to determine if he was under the influence and he is cooperating with California Highway Patrol investigators, two sources said. The Los Angeles County District Attorney will formally…
Read More »Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office Seeking School Crossing Guards | Breaking news
Interested in earning an extra $650 per month? Become a school crossing guard, says the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office. Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard said his office is looking to fill several crossing guard positions after signing a cooperative agreement with the school system. The position will pay $650 per month and is open to anyone in or out of the school system. In a letter to the Livingston Parish School Board, Ard said he hopes to find more crossing guards so his deputies can “serve the citizens of Livingston in the capacity. [they] they are capable of doing the…
Read More »Pentagon rejects DC mayor’s request for National Guard to help with migrants arriving in nation’s capital
CNN — The Pentagon has rejected Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s request for National Guard assistance for help with migrants entering the city by busaccording to a US defense official. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejected the request because the Defense Department “has determined that providing such support would adversely affect the readiness of the DCNG and have negative effects on the organization and members,” the official said. The official said grant funding through FEMA’s emergency food and shelter program is sufficient. “We understand that SAMU First Response has received grants through FEMA’s Emergency Food and Shelter Program and has indicated…
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Steve Bannon trial news July 22
Steve Bannon is followed by the press as he leaves court on Friday. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) A federal jury has found former Trump adviser Steve Bannon guilty of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack. If you’re just reading, here are the key things to know about the case and what happens next: The verdict: After hearing nearly two days of evidence and testimony, the jury reached a unanimous verdict on the two counts of contempt in less than three hours. Bannon smiled as the verdict was read, looking back and…
Read More »Winter Park woman who tampered with evidence in husband’s death sentenced to one year probation – WFTV
Winter Park woman who tampered with evidence in husband’s death sentenced to one year of probation (WFTV) ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Update: Danielle Redlick, a Winter Park woman convicted of tampering with evidence in her husband’s death, will serve one year of probation with credit for time served, a judge ruled Friday morning. Previous story: A Winter Park woman found guilty of tampering with evidence in her husband’s death is scheduled to be sentenced Friday. Danielle Redlick is scheduled to appear before a judge at 10 a.m. in Orange County court. Read: Winter Park woman found not guilty in husband’s…
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Breaking news: 13 dead in massive Sattahip pub fire last night
A fire broke out at the Mountain B pub in Sattahip last night, killing 13 people and injuring 41 others. An explosion that caused a massive fire at the Mountain B pub in Sattahip town last night killed 17 people and injured 40 others.Firefighters attended the well-known pub located on Soi 99, Sukhumvit Road at 1.25am to find the pub engulfed in flames. An eyewitness said he heard an explosion near the DJ booth which burst into flames, causing panic as patrons rushed towards the exit trying to get out.The interior walls and decor of the air-conditioned pub were plastered…
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