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Eagles fans have long turned the page on snowball fiasco. ‘No one was trying to hurt Santa Claus’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:52 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. You know what that means in Philadelphia: Santa and snowballs and a time of month that cursed Philly fans for almost six decades with a reputation that they are the most belligerent, boorish ones in all of sports.You’ve surely heard the annual Christmas tale before, of how fans near the end of one of the worst seasons in Eagles history dipped their fingers into snow at Franklin Field on a frigid December afternoon, cupped their hands and pelted poor ol’ Santa Claus with snowballs — long before anyone was beaten at Dodgers Stadium, or a Kansas City Royals coach was assaulted on the infield, or the “Malice at the Palace” occurred, or any of the other countless incidents of abominable behavior that surely would stain any other team’s fanbase — except they weren’t from Philly.The Eagles, only six years removed from an NFL championship, started 0-8 in 1968 under coach Joe Kuharich and seem poised to finish with the worst re...

Serbia police fire tear gas to keep demonstrators from entering Belgrade’s city council building during election protest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:52 GMT

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia police fire tear gas to keep demonstrators from entering Belgrade’s city council building during election protest.Source

Search underway for 15-year-old girl reported missing from Miami Gardens

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:52 GMT

Police seek the public’s help in their search for a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing from Miami Gardens.According to Miami Gardens Police, Harmonie Z. Soto was last seen in the area of Northwest 151st Terrace and 32nd Avenue, at around 6 p.m., Dec. 15.Soto stands 5 feet, 2 inches tall, weighs around 98 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black clothes and black and white Nike Dunks.Officials urge anyone with information on her whereabouts to call Miami Gardens Police at 305-474-6473 or Miami Gardens Police Detective E. Rhymer at 305-474-1614.

Week 16 updates: RB D’Onta Foreman inactive for the Chicago Bears today versus the Arizona Cardinals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:52 GMT

The 5-9 Chicago Bears will play the 3-11 Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in a Week 16 matchup. Here’s what you need to know before kickoff (3:25 p.m., Fox-Ch. 32).5 things to watch in the Bears-Cardinals game — plus our Week 16 predictionsInactives: Bears RB D’Onta Foreman outThe Bears will be without running back D’Onta Foreman on Sunday against the Cardinals.Foreman missed practice Thursday for personal reasons and was listed as questionable to play. Coach Matt Eberflus was vague when asked Friday whether Foreman would be available, and the Bears announced he is inactive.The Bears will rely on running backs Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson with Foreman out.Tight end Cole Kmet is active after dealing with a quad issue during practice last week.The Bears previously declared out left guard Teven Jenkins, wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown and linebacker Noah Sewell. Safety Quindell Johnson and quarterback Nathan Peterman are also inactive.For the Cardina...

Repeat offender out on bail wanted for domestic violence incident in Brampton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:52 GMT

Police are searching for a Brampton man wanted in connection with a domestic violence incident earlier this month.Peel police say 20-year-old Tariq Gerro is facing charges of assault, uttering death threats, flight from police, mischief and multiple breaches of probation.Investigators say he may be driving a silver-coloured 2022 4-door Honda Civic with tinted windows bearing the license plate CPLZ036.Police say at the time of the incident Gerro was out on bail for multiple violent offences.A man by the same name was arrested by police this past June following an armed robbery of an electronics store in the area of McLaughlin Road North and Bovaird Drive West in Brampton. At that time, Gerro was charged with robbery, wearing a disguise with intent and breach of probation.

Pope says ‘our hearts are in Bethlehem’ as he presides over the Christmas Eve Mass

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:52 GMT

Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable in Bethlehem, Pope Francis in a Christmas Eve homily said that “the clash of arms even today” prevents Jesus “from finding room in the world.”The pontiff presided Sunday over the evening Mass attended by about 6,500 faithful who took their place amid the splendor of St. Peter’s Basilica behind rows of white-clad prelates.“Our hearts are in Bethlehem, where the Prince of Peace is once more rejected by the futile logic of war, ” the pope said, referring to the war sparked by Hamas’ deadly Oct. 7 rampage and hostage-taking in Israel.As Mass began, a statuette of the Christ child was unveiled before the altar bedecked in greenery and white flowers, and children representing all corners of the globe placed flowers around a gilded throne.Francis, draped in white robes, led the Mass standing at the foot of one of St. Peter’s grand columns.Recalling that Jesus was born during a census meant to reinforce King David’s power, Francis warned against “the...

Teen charged in connection with armed robberies on CTA trains

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:52 GMT

CHICAGO — A 16-year-old boy is facing a handful of charges in connection with two armed robberies and an attempted robbery that allegedly occurred on CTA trains in late November.According to Chicago police, the teen is facing several felony charges including armed robbery with a dangerous weapon, aggravated robbery with the indication they were armed with a firearm, attempted armed robbery with a dangerous weapon and criminal sexual abuse by use of force or threat of force. 38 migrants dropped off in Fox River Grove after being told they were in Chicago Authorities say the charges stem from the teen's alleged role in two armed robberies and one attempted robbery that unfolded on CTA trains over the course of two days.Police say the first robbery allegedly occurred around 10:15 p.m. on Nov. 25, when the teen allegedly stole property from a 29-year-old woman inside a train in the 400 block of South Western Avenue on the Near West Side.Authorities say an attempted robbery occurred la...

Blue Ridge Beef recalls kitten, puppy food in 7 states

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:52 GMT

(The Hill) -- Pet food company Blue Ridge Beef is recalling several lot numbers of its food for kittens and puppies, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), warning the products are contaminated with salmonella and listeria.The products on the recall list are Kitten Grind (UPC 8 54298 00101 6), Kitten Mix (UPC 8 54298 00143 6) and Puppy Mix (8 54298 00169 6). Honda recalling 2.5M vehicles at risk of stalling The packages in question are all 2 pounds and made of clear plastic. They were distributed between Nov. 14 and Dec. 20, and the lots have use-by dates between N24 1114 and N24 1224.The products were sold primarily in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.After initially announcing the recall earlier this week, Blue Ridge Beef issued an updated list, expanding the number of products it is recalling. The company said the use-by dates can be found on a silver tab at the end of the tubes. Blue Ridge Beef is recalling...

"We are mourning:' Chicago Palestinian Christians reflect on deadly war in Gaza as Christmas nears

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:52 GMT

CHICAGO -- While baking cookies and setting up a cave under a Christmas tree is a part of her family's usual traditions, a Palestinian Christan living in Chicago says the holiday can't be celebrated this year as the others.As communities around the world gear up for Christmas celebrations, the Palestinian Christian community in the Chicago says it's hard to be joyous as they mourn the lives of over 20,000 Palestinians killed in Israeli bombardments since Oct. 7. Officials in Bethlehem said Christmas celebrations will be canceled in Jesus’ traditional birthplace due to the Israel-Hamas war and the thousands of Palestinians lives lost.'Kahaf' or cave under Christmas tree, representing where Mary gave birth to JesusPalestinian-Jordanian Marlene, a Chicago-native moved to America in 2001, shortly before 9/11, at just eight years old. Christmas celebrations cancelled in Bethlehem, Jesus’ traditional birthplace due to Israel-Hamas war "It got pretty bad there, my dad said we n...

Mike Nussbaum, prolific Chicago stage actor with film roles including 'Field of Dreams,' dies at 99

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:52 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Mike Nussbaum, reputed as the oldest professional actor in America with a prolific stage career and roles in films including “Field of Dreams” and “Men in Black,” has died. He was 99.He died of old age at his Chicago home on Saturday, just days before his 100th birthday, his daughter, Karen Nussbaum, told The Associated Press.“He was a good father and a good man who raised us to care about other people and respect other people and care about justice,” she said. 1 injured after car crashes into Maine Township home Mike Nussbaum was acknowledged by the Actor’s Equity Association union multiple times in the past several years as the oldest professional actor in the country. When asked about his status as a working nonagenarian over the years, Nussbaum said he simply enjoyed the work.“I am gifted and lucky to still be able to do the thing that is the most fun for me in life,” he told WBEZ Chicago in 2019 when he was 94 years old. “As long as I can do it, I wil...