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Adnan Syed murder conviction reinstated

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:18:51 GMT

(The Hill) – Maryland’s second-highest court reinstated the conviction and sentence of Adnan Syed, the man whose murder investigation and trial was the center of the hit podcast “Serial,” saying a lower court violated the rights of the victim’s family when it vacated his conviction last year.The Maryland appellate court ruled in a 2-1 decision that the circuit court that vacated Syed’s conviction did not give the family of Hae Min Lee, the teenage girl that Syed was previously convicted of killing, ample notice to appear at the hearing.It was unclear whether Syed would be ordered back to prison after the appellate court asked that a “new, legally compliant and transparent hearing” on the conviction take place. Charges dropped against Adnan Syed in ‘Serial’ podcast case: report Syed was 17 when he was arrested for the killing of Lee, his ex-girlfriend, in 1999. He was sentenced to life in prison after his 2000 conviction. But supporters of Syed maintained his innocence and campaign...

Republicans accuse Democrats of 'politics' amid gun reform calls

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:18:51 GMT

WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – The shooting at an elementary school in Nashville has reignited the debate over gun laws in the U.S. Following yet another school shooting, the Senate Chaplain prayed for Congress to take action.“When babies die at a church school, it is time for us to move beyond thoughts and prayers,” said Senate Chaplain Barry Black.Democrats say that action should be renewing the federal ban on assault style weapons and high-capacity magazines, which they argue would save the lives of victims and law enforcement officers.“We're asking law enforcement to run towards AR-15 weapons. You cannot support weapons of war on our streets and support law enforcement at the same time,” Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) said.Rep. Lieu bashed Republicans for blocking gun reform efforts and for postponing a hearing about gun regulations.“They're hiding because they know that the talking points they're spewing are simply not true,” Lieu said.But Republicans, like Tennessee Sen. Bill Hagarty, accuse De...

Drunk drivers could pay child support in Texas if a parent is killed

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:18:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas legislature is considering a new bill this session that would require convicted drunk drivers to give child support payments if a parent of a minor is killed in the crash. House Bill 393, filed by Texas Rep. Craig Goldman, has bipartisan support and already passed in the Criminal Jurisprudence committee. Next, it will likely go to the House floor for a vote. The idea for the law came from an initiative in Missouri, where their legislature considered Brentley’s Law – named after Brentley, whose two parents and infant brother were killed in a drunk driving incident in 2021, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The bill in Missouri did not pass but sparked a national consideration.Tennessee became the first state to pass it in 2022, and now 12 other states, including Texas, are considering adding the law, according to MADD.“Often we see many grandparents that are in a position now to raise the children considering that, due to a DWI crash, the parents a...

Which players sit whenever the Wild finally get fully healthy?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:18:51 GMT

Though he won’t make the upcoming road trip with the Wild, it sounds like Kirill Kaprizov is close to getting back on his skates. Meanwhile, it seems like only a matter of time before Gustav Nyquist is ready to make his team debut as he has been cleared to practice.In other words, the Wild are on the verge of being fully healthy, meaning it won’t be long before coach Dean Evason has some very tough decisions regarding his lineup.Asked about potentially having to sit a player that doesn’t deserve to sit, Evason emphasized how the Wild have fostered a culture in the locker room where teammates support teammates regardless of playing time.No player personifies that mentality that more than Sam Steel. After serving as the No. 1 center for a good chunk of this season, Steel now spends most of his nights as a healthy scratch. He has fallen out of the lineup over the past month or so, slotting in only when other players are hurt.Minnesota Wild center Sam Steel (13) in the...

Twins expect Jose Miranda at third on Opening Day

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:18:51 GMT

In his first game back at third base this spring, Jose Miranda didn’t have any groundball opportunities. In his second game, just one, so the infielder hasn’t had much of a chance to really test out his sore right shoulder in game action.Minnesota Twins first baseman Jose Miranda scoops a grounder off the bat of Los Angeles Angels’ Matt Thaiss for an out in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept 25, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)But it’s gotten progressively better this spring to the point where manager Rocco Baldelli thinks the 24-year-old will be at his natural position come Opening Day on Thursday. Miranda spent most of the spring serving as the team’s designated hitter before only recently starting to play the field again.“Obviously I’m not going to say it feels incredible, 100 percent right now, but it’s going to keep improving,” Miranda said. “As of right now, it feels pretty good.”It’ll take daily maintenance and work in the trainer’s r...

St. Paul, Minneapolis to lift parking restrictions Wednesday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:18:51 GMT

The cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis will lift winter parking restrictions at 8 a.m. Wednesday.As a historic winter snowfall began narrowing streets and making passage for emergency vehicles difficult-to-impossible, Minneapolis implemented one-sided parking on Jan. 25, and and St. Paul did the same on March 10.St. Paul Public Works officials said milder weather has allowed the snow pack to melt, returning streets to closer-to-normal conditions.“We realize that putting in place additional parking restrictions was a challenge for many residents who need on-street parking,” said Sean Kershaw, St. Paul Director of Public Works, in a written statement. “Our plow and emergency vehicle drivers appreciated residents’ compliance so they could continue to safely access and clear our streets this winter.”This is Minnesota, and a surprise late-season snowfall could yet trigger a new snow emergency. St. Paul officials encourage residents to sign up for text and email alerts and use the snow em...

Dollar General opens Latham location

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:18:51 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Dollar General has officially opened a new location at 638 Columbia Street Extension in Latham. The store is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Dollar General stores include food, cleaning supplies, paper products, over-the-counter medicines, hygiene products, baby items and more. The new Latham location also includes new home décor and an expanded party preparation selection.“At Dollar General, we believe the addition of each new store provides positive economic growth for the communities we proudly serve, and the addition of our new Latham store highlights our commitment to deliver a pleasant shopping experience that includes great prices on quality products in a convenient location,” said Matthew Simonsen, Dollar General’s senior vice president of real estate and store development. PDT Market opens in Saratoga Springs To honor the opening of the new location, Dollar...

Albany Med and police detail lockdown incident response

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:18:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Medical Center administration and Albany Police are pleased with the execution of emergency protocols following Tuesday's incident involving a barricaded suspect with a gun."As of yesterday, there wasn’t really any advanced warning that this was going to happen. I think that retrospectively, we’ll all look back and try to figure out whether or not there was any subtle sign," said Dr. Peter Paige, Albany Med's General Director.“I think that probably one of the biggest keys to success, and how this event was handled yesterday, was the prompt activation of code silver,” Paige added.Code silver is used when there is a potentially armed assailant in the hospital.Albany Police Public Information Officer Steve Smith said the department’s highly trained Emergency Services Team was able to make entry through the barricaded door, and they got to work ensuring the safety of everyone involved—patients, hospital staff, and the people in the room with the suspect.“...

West Side Sports Bar to be on 'America's Best Restaurants'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:18:51 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- West Side Sports Bar, located at 112 Congress Street in Saratoga Springs, is set to be featured on "America's Best Restaurants." The show will be visiting the restaurant on April 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "America's Best Restaurants" is a national media and marketing company focusing on local, independently-owned restaurants. During the visit to West Side Sports Bar, popular dishes will be highlighted, along with an on-camera interview with owner Dave Harmon.In 2022, Harmon opened The Stadium Café at 389 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, but the eatery later closed. In 2005, he opened West Side Sports Bar. Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: March 20-24 “The people love the place; it’s got big windows,” said Harmon. He also added that the restaurant is popular during racing season at the Saratoga Race Course. Harmon said West Side is best known for its buffalo-...

Advocates call for THC Potency Tax Repeal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:18:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--With the budget deadline looming, members of the Cannabis Association of New York are making a final push to have their priorities added in the state budget.At the New York State Capitol on Tuesday, advocates were calling on the legislature to repeal the THC potency tax, something Senator Jeremy Cooney supports."Now, under the current law in New York State, a product that has a higher potency or a higher percentage of THC— could be an edible, could be a smokable product, that would actually be charged at a higher dollar amount than other types of products. What we are trying to do is recognize that we don’t tax based on the type of product it is," explained Cooney.Advocates say the repeal would make the adult-use market more competitive."If we don’t pass this tax reform now, it will probably be too late because it could wait for years potentially and by that point, the prices will be so high that people will continue shopping at the illegal stores and bypassin...