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Lions’ road to success this season paved with wins away from home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:29:25 GMT

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Dan Campbell doesn’t have to think long when asked to compare the Detroit Lions fanbase to others he’s seen across the NFL.“I’ve never seen anything like this,” Campbell said Monday after Lions fans turned out at Raymond James Stadium during Sunday’s 20-6 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “I played in Dallas, and Dallas travels well, but not like this.“In the second half, it was so loud when (Tampa Bay)’s offense was out there, I swear I thought they might go to a silent cadence.”The Lions are 3-0 on the road during their 5-1 start, including prime-time Thursday night wins at both Arrowhead Stadium and Lambeau Field — two of the league’s best-known venues.“They weren’t really road games — at least they didn’t feel like it,” he said. “If you want to build a winning team, the first step is being able to win on the road. That’s a mindset — going on the road and it is just you against the other t...

Cowboys and Chargers players engage in pregame scuffle before Monday night’s game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:29:25 GMT

Players on the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Chargers got into a scuffle near midfield as the teams were doing pregame warmups before Monday night’s contest.The Cowboys came out of their tunnel and onto the field to begin warmups when some players ran through a drill that Chargers defensive backs were conducting. Los Angeles safety Dean Marlowe and Dallas defensive tackle Mazi Smith exchanged words before things escalated.In the middle of the fracas, Cowboys defensive lineman Dante Fowler appeared to punch Chargers running back Austin Ekeler, knocking off Ekeler’s helmet. The officiating crew and the coaching staffs from both teams came in to break up the fight.This is the second time this weekend there has been a pregame scuffle. The Cleveland Browns and San Francisco 49ers had an incident before their game on Sunday.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflSource

Dobbs, Cardinals regressing in a hurry after an encouraging start to the season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:29:25 GMT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Any hope that the Arizona Cardinals might overachieve this season is fading quickly.The Cardinals (1-5) fell to the Los Angeles Rams 26-9 on Sunday, with the Rams scoring 20 unanswered points after halftime. Arizona has been outscored 51-12 in the second half during their current three-game losing streak.“It’s hard as hell to win an NFL football game, man,” Cardinals defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter said Sunday.That’s particularly true for the rebuilding Cardinals, who don’t have a ton of talent to cover up mistakes.Joshua Dobbs struggled, completing 21 of 41 passes for 235 yards and had two turnovers in the fourth quarter, including an interception and a lost fumble. The Cardinals had a handful of promising drives stall in the red zone, settling for three field goals in the first half.“It starts with me in the red zone because that’s such an important area of the field,” Dobbs said. “You work so hard to get down there, man. So just si...

Biden to discuss humanitarian aid with Arab leaders in Jordan after meeting with officials in Israel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:29:25 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden to discuss humanitarian aid with Arab leaders in Jordan after meeting with officials in Israel.Source

KFPL Pittsburgh branch getting used to extended hours

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:29:25 GMT

Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) has officially announced the beginning of its new extended hours pilot at the Pittsburgh branch.The pilot allows the smaller branch to remain open for hours beyond its regular operating schedule, with the extended, staffless hours being available to registered visitors in the library. While the new hours have been in place since the beginning of October, staff have been working through the pilot’s early kinks and working to familiarize the public with the new system, as well as new hours for the branch.With the extended hours also comes a change in schedule for staff being on site at the Pittsburgh branch, including an additional two staffed hours compared to the previous schedule. Laura Carter, Chief Librarian and CEO for KFPL said the hours that staff would be on site were revisited to align with programming and in response to public engagement, hoping to have staff available in person for what are typically the busiest times for the ...

Rail safety was a concern even before train derailment, bridge collapse on I-25

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:29:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Railway safety in Colorado is being questioned after a semi-trailer truck driver was killed in a train derailment and bridge collapse over Interstate 25 just north of Pueblo.It caused a major scene with spilled coal and mangled rail cars on the roadways for over 24 hours. This massive pileup presented a larger issue within the state’s rail system and its overall safety. Google keyword search warrant upheld in deadly arson It's unclear whether the train derailed first or if the bridge collapse caused the crash, but whatever the cause, Colorado lawmakers say something must be done.Colorado state Sen. Nick Hinrichsen, D-Pueblo, first heard about the massive scene while traveling down the very interstate where the train derailed and the bridge collapsed Sunday afternoon as he headed home from Fort Collins with his son.Train length limits proposedHe’s already on the Transportation Legislative Review Committee, or TLRC, which voted earlier this month to approve legislati...

Biden will head to Israel, Jordan as concerns mount about Israel-Hamas conflict

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:29:25 GMT

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to Israel and on to Jordan Wednesday to meet with both Israeli and Arab leadership, as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict.U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Biden’s travel to Israel as the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip grows more dire and as Israel prepares for a possible ground attack on the 141-square-mile (365-square-kilometer) territory to root out Hamas militants responsible for what U.S. and Israeli officials say was the most lethal assault against Jews since the Holocaust. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Biden is looking to send the strongest message yet that the U.S. is behind Israel. His Democratic administration has pledged military support, sending U.S. carriers and aid to the region. Officials have said they would ask Congress for upward of $2 billion in additional aid for both Israel and Ukrain...

Google keyword search warrant upheld in deadly arson

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:29:25 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s highest court on Monday upheld the search of Google users' keyword history to identify suspects in a 2020 fatal arson fire, an approach that critics have called a digital dragnet that threatens to undermine people's privacy and their constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. What is Prop II? Colorado voters to decide on preschool and nicotine taxes However, the Colorado Supreme Court cautioned it was not making a “broad proclamation” on the constitutionality of such warrants and emphasized it was ruling on the facts of just this one case.At issue before the court was a search warrant from Denver police requiring Google to provide the IP addresses of anyone who had searched over 15 days for the address of the home that was set on fire, killing five immigrants from the West African nation of Senegal.The fire killed 29-year-old Djibril Diol; his wife, 23-year-old Adja Diol; their 2-year-old daughter Khadija; Djibril’s sister, 25-y...

Newly released surveillance video shows ex-condo president charged with arson attempting to set truck on fire, vandalizing vehicles in South Beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:29:25 GMT

Officials have questions after a man was caught on camera trying to set a pickup truck on fire.The suspect, 34-year-old Marc Maggisano, bonded out of jail Monday night and refused to speak to 7News. Surveillance video from April 29, showed Maggisano at 363 Washington Ave. breaking car windows, slashing tires and attempting to light a truck on fire.According to police, not only is Maggisano a resident of the building, he is also the former condominium association president.“It’s terrifying,” said a resident in a phone call. “We know that he is capable of committing violent acts and threatening.”Neighbors said that Maggisano is a menace, a wanna-be fire-starter and a criminal vandal who has a vendetta against his neighbors.“Attempted first-degree arson,” a judge said From the surveillance video exclusively obtained by 7News, he tried to set the truck on fire by lighting and stuffing a piece of cloth into it’s gas tank.Police arrested Mag...

Emotional reunions at MIA as South Floridans welcome home loved ones from Israel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:29:25 GMT

A heartfelt celebration unfolded at Miami International Airport as family members welcomed their loved ones home from a war-torn country. Among the reunions was the warm welcome for 18-year-old Shai-El, who cut short her nine-month trip of learning and volunteering due to the escalating situation. “I’m happy to be back, and I’m safe,” said Shai-El.During her time in Israel, she experienced a mix of emotions. While she says she felt secure in her location, many of her friends were living in fear amid ongoing conflict.“I’ve seen so many images that I can’t erase from my head,” Shai-El said. “Hearing from my friends, crying and being in bomb shelters, it’s really hard.”Shai-El’s nine-month trip was unexpectedly cut short by her parents’ decision to bring her back home. “When everything transpired on Saturday, my wife decided she’s going to come home,” Shai-El’s father said.Chazak Lipsz...