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Oscar Pistorius granted parole after girlfriend killed

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:49 GMT

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was granted parole Friday, 10 years after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door at his home in South Africa in a killing that jolted the world. He will be released from prison on Jan. 5, but will be constantly monitored by parole officials for five years until his sentence expires, the Department of Corrections said.Pistorius' parole will come with other conditions, Department of Corrections spokesman Singabakho Nxumalo said outside of the prison where Pistorius has been incarcerated in the South African capital, Pretoria.Pistorius will not be allowed to leave the area of Pretoria where he is set to live without permission from authorities. He will also attend a program to deal with anger issues and another program on violence against women. He will have to perform community service.“Parole does not mean the end of the sentence. It is still part of the sentence. It only means the inmate will complete...

2 men shot while inside vehicle in Bridgeport

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:49 GMT

CHICAGO — Two men were shot early Friday morning while inside a vehicle in Bridgeport.At around 2 a.m., police responded to the 1300 block of South Throop on the report of shots fired.A 23-year-old man was transported in critical condition with multiple gunshot wounds to the body.A 26-year-old man was transported in fair condition with multiple gunshot wounds to the body.No one is in custody. Anyone with information can leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.

Mr. Fix It: Importance of recaulking bathtub

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:49 GMT

Mr. Fix It joins WGN Morning News to share tips on how to recaulk your bathtub.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

Why is chocolate bad for dogs and cats?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:49 GMT

(WHTM) - Dogs and cats love food, but they shouldn't have certain kinds, such as coffee, chives, onions, grapes and garlic.But one food that many humans love is particularly dangerous for dogs and cats: chocolate. Chocolate is toxic for both dogs and cats because it contains a chemical called theobromine, which is used medicinally as a blood vessel dilator and heart stimulant as well as for other purposes. Dogs and cats cannot metabolize theobromine and caffeine as well as people can, so they are more sensitive to the chemical. According to VCA Animals Hospitals, theobromine varies with the type of chocolate. The darker the chocolate, the more dangerous it can be.Baking chocolate and dark chocolate are highly concentrated with up to 140 milligrams of theobromine per ounce, while common milk chocolate has a lower concentration of the chemical with around 44 to 58 milligrams per ounce.White chocolate does not pose as much of a threat since it only has 0.25 milligrams per ounce. Whe...

Shop & Savor Downtown Albany gives customers chance to win prizes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Shop & Savor Downtown Albany is kicking off for its fourth year on November 25, which is Small Business Saturday. Presented by B. Lodge & Co., Shop & Savor runs through December 9. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Those who shop at the more than 80 independently-owned businesses in downtown Albany over those two weeks can submit their receipts for a chance to win prizes. Four winners will be chosen to get a $50 Downtown Albany Gift Card and a $20 B. Lodge & Co. Gift Card and one winner will get the $500 Shop & Savor Grand Prize Pack, which has goodies and gift cards from downtown Albany shops, restaurants, and services."For over 150 years, Lodge's has had the privilege of serving a community of incredible customers and patrons who in turn have helped us become one of the longest-standing department stores in the nation," said B. Lodge & Co. co-owner Mark Yonally. "We are so gratef...

Traffic stop ends in meth possession arrest in Vermont

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:49 GMT

RUTLAND, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Brooklyn man was arrested after being pulled over and is accused of possessing methamphetamine. Justin Dugger, 25, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to Vermont State Police, on Wednesday, around 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, Dugger was pulled over on South Main Street in Rutland. While speaking to Dugger, troopers say they saw indicators of drug impairment. After searching Dugger and his car, state troopers say they found suspected drugs, which they identified as methamphetamine. He was given a standardized field sobriety test and was taken into custody for DUI. 5 things to know this Black Friday Charges:Possession of methamphetamineDUI DrugDugger was taken to the Rutland State Police Barracks for processing. He was released on a citation to appear in Rutland Criminal Court for charges.

Biketoga's 7th annual 'pie ride' coming December 3

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:49 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Biketoga's 7th annual 'Pie Ride' is scheduled for Sunday, December 3, starting at the Spirit of Life statue in Congress Park at 10 a.m. The ride will end around 3 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The 15-mile route will take riders at a casual pace with three or four stops along the way to enjoy pie. Riders are encouraged to dress warmly and bring a helmet. Pies are welcomed but not required, as well as a plate, cutlery, and a beverage. If you aren't able to bring a pie or beverage, all are still welcome. Anyone interested in hosting a pie ride stop can email Ian at [email protected].

I-70 Westbound shutdown due to fatal incident in Saint Charles County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The closure of I-70 westbound in Saint Charles County persists due to a fatal accident west of Zumbehl, resulting in closures between Zumbehl and Cave Springs.The impact of this closure extends, causing backups all the way to 94. Commuters are staring to exit the main interstate, using side roads and alternative routes to navigate around the affected area. Emergency vehicles are visible at the scene.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports this as a fatality incident involving a pedestrian. As the investigation unfolds, westbound I-70 will remain closed between Zumbehl and Cave Springs. It is advised to steer clear of this area in Saint Charles County on this Friday morning.

True crime: Joseph Paul Franklin's reign of violence ends in Missouri

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS — We're taking a look back at some of the biggest cases in the St. Louis area. The execution of this nationally-known killer is one of the most imfamous. Joseph Paul Franklin, an infamous American neo-Nazi, terrorist, and serial killer, carried out a spree of murders from the late 1970s to the early 1980s. Born in 1950 in Alabama, he met his end at the correctional center in Bonne Terre, Missouri.Originally named James Clayton Vaughn Jr., Franklin later changed his name to honor his personal heroes: Paul Joseph Goebbels, a Nazi, and Benjamin Franklin.Franklin, the eldest of three siblings, faced a troubled upbringing. His father, a World War II veteran and butcher, abandoned the family when Franklin was eight. One of Franklin's siblings claimed that when his father did come to visit, he frequently experienced physical abuse at his hands. Additionally, Franklin’s mother, known for her strict parenting, was also alleged to have administered physical discipline.Blaming his ...

What is minimum wage in Missouri and Illinois in 2024?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The minimum wage in Missouri and Illinois is set to increase at the start of the 2024 calendar year.MissouriStarting Jan. 1, Missouri's new minimum wage will be $12.30 per hour for employees who work in private businesses. The 2023 minimum wage for such employees in Missouri was $12.Missouri has raised its minimum wage gradually each of the last eight years, according to the Missouri Department of Labor. Increases between 2018 and 2023 took effect behind a plan approved by voters. The Missouri DOL says, starting in 2024, "the minimum wage may increase or decrease each year depending on cost-of-living changes reflected in the Consumer Price Index" for urban wage earners and clerical workers. Missouri’s minimum wage law does not apply to public employers, nor does it allow the state’s minimum wage rate to be lower than the federal minimum wage rate. This means that the minimum wage increase may not apply to workers in some retail and service businesses.IllinoisAcross state...