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Twins slide Max Kepler back into leadoff spot to begin season

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:51:46 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Max Kepler spent 105 games atop the Twins’ batting order in 2019. Last season, that number was down to just two. Only time will tell how often the right fielder hits leadoff in 2023, but it’s safe to say manager Rocco Baldelli likes having him as an option there against right-handed pitchers.When the Twins kick off their season Thursday afternoon in Kansas City against Royals pitching ace Zack Greinke, Kepler will be the first to dig into the batter’s box. He’ll be followed in the order by Carlos Correa (shortstop), Byron Buxton (designated hitter), Trevor Larnach (left field), Jose Miranda (third base), Nick Gordon (second base), Joey Gallo (first base), Christian Vázquez (catcher) and Michael A. Taylor (center field). Pablo López will be on the mound.“Maybe there’s something that works for him confidence-wise up there in that spot. He’s been exceptional hitting up there,” Baldelli said. “… I don’t know if he loves it, likes it or is just content with it, b...

FBI holds briefing on Schoharie limo crash

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:51:46 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEWS10) -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation held its first briefing for lawmakers in Washington on the investigation into its possible role in the 2018 Schoharie limousine crash. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Shahed Hussain, the owner of the limo company involved, was a longtime FBI informant. Both republican and democratic lawmakers have been looking into whether Shahed's role with the FBI impacted the charges against his family.His son, Nauman Hussain, operated the limo company. He initially reached a plea deal that would have allowed him to avoid prison time, but the agreement was rejected by a different judge in September 2022. The case is now expected to go to trial in May.

Veterans Miracle Center recognizes local veterans

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:51:46 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Veterans Miracle Center in Albany held a ceremony on Wednesday. They recognized local veterans who served in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam.Each veteran received a proclamation from Gov. Kathy Hochul's office that thanked them for their service. Organizers said the events help raise awareness of resources available to military service members. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "It also raises awareness that there are a number of vets here in the Capital District, and we're here to help them to do whatever we can to help them," Veterans Miracle Center Dir. of Operations Melody Burns said.The Veterans Miracle Center was founded in 2014 and provides goods and services to veterans, active duty service members and their immediate family for free. Those in need of help can reach out to them at (518) 486-8398.

Recognizing National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:51:46 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Wednesday was National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which marked the day in 1973 when the last remaining U.S. troops left Vietnam. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Some local organizations came together to honor those who have served during the Vietnam War. A ceremony was held at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum at the Schenectady County Airport. Veterans were presented with lapel pins as a way of recognizing their service. Vietnam veterans were generally not treated well when they first returned home, and advocates said it's important to change that.

Push to join organ donor registry during vehicle registration

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:51:46 GMT

NEW YORK STATE (NEWS10) -- The New York Department of Motor Vehicles is taking new steps to increase organ donor enrollment. Drivers registering a vehicle at the DMV will now be asked to consider joining the donation registry.The question will be displayed on the transaction screen during registration. Donor recipients spoke in Albany on Wednesday and praised the move and shared their stories. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "I was in dire need of a heart, and I was convinced that I wasn't gonna make it, and I wanted to be there for my 2-month-old at the time," heart transplant recipient Tonya Voronko said. "Through the selfless act of an organ donor, I made it, and I'm alive and I'm here for her."Forty-six percent of New Yorkers are registered organ donors. The national average is 62 percent.

Hundreds protest anti-transgender legislation at Missouri Capitol

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:51:46 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Just days after the Missouri Senate passed legislation aimed at the LGBTQ community, hundreds gathered at the Capitol to protest on behalf of trans rights.At the beginning of the January session, Republicans said it was a priority to pass legislation limiting transgender athletes. While the legislation approved by senators last week is moving forward inside the state house, people outside say this is a way for Missourians to learn more about the LGBTQ community."Part of my speech was thanking the majority party for bringing this up, because we know through our history,y that when people start talking, people start learning," Sen. Greg Razer, D-Kansas City, told the crowded gathered on the Capitol lawn. "People in Missouri are talking about trans-Missourians."Last week, the upper chambers passed two bills prohibiting doctors from performing surgeries or prescribing puberty blockers or hormone treatments to minors, and requiring transgender athletes to play on th...

SoCal mountain communities bracing for more snow

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:51:46 GMT

With a winter storm warning in effect for some mountain communities, many are bracing for snow as yet another weather system moves across the region, just weeks after blizzard conditions left many in San Bernardino County residents trapped in their homes and in need of emergency assistance. Snow had already started falling in the San Bernardino County Mountains by Wednesday afternoon, an area that has already received unprecedented amounts of snow in a short amount of time.   Mammoth Mountain sets all-time snowfall record “You know, it wasn’t too bad, actually,” said a woman who traveled to Big Bear from Whittier. “We got to the foot of the mountain, Caltrans pulled us over and said, ‘Chains required.’ So, we pulled over, paid our $50 and had our chains put on.”  The latest spring storm is expected to bring roughly 18 inches to Snow Valley in Running Springs and several inches to areas around Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead and Crestline. “The last couple of storms we’ve h...

2023 Remarkable Women Nominee: Lisa LaRusso

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:51:46 GMT

While responding to emergency calls, paramedics see things most people will never experience in their lives. Lisa LaRusso from Menifee is a longtime paramedic who has seen it all, and it influenced her decision to start her own nonprofit to prevent child drownings. Lisa is a nominee for the 2023 Remarkable Women Award. KTLA’s Shelby Nelson has her story.

Newsom Signs Law Against Alleged Gas Price Gouging

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:51:46 GMT

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law that will attempt to combat alleged gas price gouging, Wednesday.The law allows the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to set a maximum gross gasoline refining margin, regulating the amount of profits an oil company can make from gasoline sales. The commission will also have the authority to fine companies if it finds it exceeds the gross margins.“With this legislation, we’re ending the oil industry’s days of operating in the shadows,” Newsom said in a statement Wednesday. “California took on Big Oil and won. We’re not only protecting families, we’re also loosening the vice grip Big Oil has had on our politics for the last 100 years.”SBX1-2 was presented by California Senator Nancy Skinner and was passed by the California Senate Thursday. The bill then passed the state assembly by a 58-19 vote, before heading to Newsom’s desk to sign into law.“California has sent a clear message to the ...

Alameda: Missing man’s body found in harbor

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:51:46 GMT

ALAMEDA — A man reported missing to authorities earlier this week was found dead in the waters near Marina Village Yacht Harbor on Wednesday, authorities said.The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office coroner’s bureau identified him as Angel Ambriz, 56, of Alameda.Coroners from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office wheel away the body of Angel Ambriz, 56, after he was found in the water at Marina Village in Alameda, Calif., on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Ambriz, a native of Michoacan, Mexico, has lived on his boat at the marina for many years and has been missing since March 18, according to his family. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) Alameda police had asked for the public’s help in finding Ambriz since a missing-person report filed March 23, and investigators had recovered surveillance-camera video footage of Ambriz walking at the city’s Marina Village Yacht Harbor shortly before 2 a.m. March 18.In a social-media post Wednesday, police acknowledged...