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Oakland man’s murder confession: He told cops he killed Marin woman, then drove with her body in front seat to commit a second homicide, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:00 GMT

OAKLAND — Earlier this month, Oakland police arrested 34-year-old Amadi Monroe after identifying him as a murder suspect who went by the nickname “Bang” and who’d been stalking his victim, Jerald Larnell Clark II, since Monroe’s release from jail a month earlier.But when Monroe sat down in a police interrogation room after his Aug. 11 arrest and waived his Miranda rights, Monroe confessed not just to killing Clark, but also to fatally shooting 30-year-old Brenda Diaz in a Target parking lot hours earlier, authorities said. He then drove Diaz’s Lexus to Oakland to shoot Clark, with her body still in the front seat, according to authorities.Despite the confession, Monroe has thus far only been charged with murder in the killing of Clark. Authorities say the delay in charging him with Diaz’s death has been jurisdictional; investigators are working to confirm his story that he shot Diaz within San Rafael city limits, and whether the Marin or Ala...

SFPD arrests suspect accused of firing at officers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:00 GMT

(KRON) -- The San Francisco Police Department arrested a man who was accused of shooting at SFPD officers on Sunday, police announced. Police responded to the 300 block of Brannan Street at about 5:35 a.m. for the report of a person armed with a gun. Police arrived to stop the suspect, but he attempted to flee. SFPD said as the man was running away, he shot at the officers. No one was struck by the gunfire. 1 arrested in connection to viral photo of woman flashing AK-47 Officers established a perimeter and eventually found the suspect armed hiding under a car. The suspect refused to comply with officers, police said, and a crisis negotiation team was called to the scene. The unit eventually got the suspect to surrender. He was identified as Joe Chierici, 39. Chierici was booked into jail on charges including two counts of assault with a firearm on a police officer, two counts of resisting an officer using force, resisting arrest, burglary and committing a felony while out on bail...

Phibro: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:00 GMT

TEANECK, N.J. (AP) — TEANECK, N.J. (AP) — Phibro Animal Health Corp. (PAHC) on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $11.5 million.On a per-share basis, the Teaneck, New Jersey-based company said it had net income of 28 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 38 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 40 cents per share.The maker of animal health products and nutritional supplements posted revenue of $255 million in the period, which also fell short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $256.7 million.For the year, the company reported profit of $32.6 million, or 81 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $977.9 million.Phibro expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.12 to $1.27 per share, with revenue in the range of $1 billion to $1.05 billion._____This story was generated by Automated I...

Harper’s 300th homer not enough as Angels rally to beat Phillies 10-8 on Drury’s homer in 9th

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper put the Philadelphia Phillies ahead in the eighth inning with his 300th home run, but Brandon Drury capped a three-run ninth with a tiebreaking, two-run homer than lifted the Los Angeles Angels to a 10-8 victory on Wednesday that prevented a three-game sweep.In a game with four lead changes, Los Angeles led 7-6 before Harper’s two-run homer in the eighth off Matt Moore (4-1). Harper and Moore were 1-2 among Baseball America’s top prospects in 2012.Harper’s homer, his 15th this season and 10th in August, came in the 30-year-old’s 1,481st game. He homered in three straight games for the second time this month and has 10 homers in August. Moore was the 224th pitcher he went deep against.Pinch-hitter Mike Moustakas struck out leading off the ninth but reached on a wild pitch by Craig Kimbrel (7-5). Nolan Schanuel’s single put runners at the corners, giving him a team-record 10-game hitting streak at the start of his big league car...

Guardians rally for a 5-2 win on Calhoun’s 3-run homer in the 10th and cut Twins’ lead to 5 games

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:00 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kole Calhoun hit a three-run home run in the 10th inning to cap Cleveland’s late comeback against the Minnesota bullpen, and the Guardians beat the Twins 5-2 Wednesday to trim their deficit in the AL Central to five games.Five relievers had a hand in squandering another stellar start by Sonny Gray, who gave the Twins seven scoreless innings. Emilio Pagán (5-2) took the loss despite pitching the best of the bunch. He got the first two outs in the 10th and intentionally walked José Ramírez before yielding to rookie Kody Funderburk, who made his major league debut Monday with two perfect innings against the Guardians.Calhoun crushed a 3-0 fastball from Funderburk into the seats behind right-center, prompting a collective sigh from the crowd of 20,169. The Twins fell to 11-7 in extra innings.Trevor Stephan (6-4) struck out the side in the ninth for the win. Emmanuel Clase pitched a perfect 10th for his 36th save in 45 chances. The Twins didn’t have a hit a...

Knot Offshore: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:00 GMT

ABERDEEN, Britain (AP) — ABERDEEN, Britain (AP) — Knot Offshore Partners LP (KNOP) on Wednesday reported a loss of $40.4 million in its second quarter.The Aberdeen, Britain-based company said it had a loss of $1.19 per share. Earnings, adjusted for asset impairment costs, were 27 cents per share.The tanker company that serves the energy industry posted revenue of $73.8 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on KNOP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/KNOPSource

Rookies Stroud, Anderson should make Texans better, but Houston still far from contending

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:00 GMT

HOUSTON TEXANS 3-13-1EXPECTATIONS: After three seasons as one of the league’s worst teams, things should start looking up for the Texans this year. But with a young team that’s still rebuilding, don’t expect Houston to be anywhere close to contending yet. They’re led by first-year head coach DeMeco Ryans, a former linebacker for the Texans, who has brought some optimism to the downtrodden franchise. A big reason to believe Houston will be improved this season is the addition of quarterback C.J. Stroud, who was the second overall pick in this year’s draft. He replaced Davis Mills after two ineffective seasons. The Texans also beefed up their defense by trading up to nab Will Anderson Jr., a defensive end from Alabama with the third pick in the draft. Anderson has shined in camp and made a highlight-reel play on a strip-sack in the second preseason game. It’s easy to see why FanDuel has him as the favorite to win Defensive Rookie of the Year.NEW FACES: Ryans, Stroud, Anderson, WR Tank...

It’s wider than basketball players are tall — it’s the biggest tree in DC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:00 GMT

You might think it’s in your backyard or around the corner, but a D.C.-based nonprofit has declared the largest tree in the city after a sweeping contest where residents submitted their picks.Its trunk is wider than Shaquille O’Neal is tall — over 7 and 1/2 feet wide (Shaq is 7 feet 1 inch). Located at the edge of the Battery Kemble Park, the Chestnut Oak, which measures over 24 feet around its circumference, is the largest tree in the District.When you drive by on Chain Bridge Road, you might think it is actually six or seven different oaks because of its split trunk, but as you get closer it is clear how large it is.“It was on our radar from the beginning because it was a champion tree that was found for D.C. — a champion tree, meaning that it’s the largest of its species for a state or city in this case,” said Vince Drader with Casey Trees, the group that ran the contest.Drader told WTOP that it is also a National Champion tree, meaning it is also the largest Chestnut...

Herbert looking to lead Chargers to consecutive playoff appearances for first time in 14 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (10-8)EXPECTATIONS: The Chargers are looking to make consecutive postseason appearances for the first time since 2009. They have Justin Herbert, the league’s highest-paid quarterback in annual salary, and an offense with plenty of talent at the skill positions. The biggest questions surround the defense, ranked 23rd and 20th in Brandon Staley’s two seasons as coach. A solid defensive core is in place with linebackers Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa and safety Derwin James. Still, it is a unit prone to giving up big plays. While the players insist they have moved on from last year’s 31-30 loss to Jacksonville in the wild-card game, where they blew a 27-point, first-half lead, there remain questions about whether this team can excel in close games consistently along with being able to play a complete game against some of the top teams in the league.NEW FACES: Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, LB Eric Kendricks, WR Quentin Johnston.KEY LOSSES: LB Drue Tranquill, CB Bryce ...

Idalia blasts Florida and Georgia, flooding streets, snapping trees, cutting power

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:00 GMT

PERRY, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Idalia tore into Florida at the speed of a fast-moving train Wednesday, splitting trees in half, ripping roofs off hotels and turning small cars into boats before sweeping into Georgia as a still-powerful storm that flooded roadways and sent residents running for higher ground.“All hell broke loose,” said Belond Thomas of Perry, a mill town located just inland from the Big Bend region where Idalia came ashore. Idalia barely clinging to hurricane strength over Georgia Thomas fled with her family and some friends to a motel, thinking it would be safer than riding out the storm at home. But as Idalia's eye passed over about 8:30 a.m., a loud whistling noise pierced the air and the high winds ripped the building's roof off, sending debris down on her pregnant daughter, who was lying in bed. Fortunately, she was not injured.“It was frightening,” Thomas said. "Things were just going so fast. ... Everything was spinning.” ...