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Investigators pinpoint house as source of explosion that killed 6 near Pittsburgh last month

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:40 GMT

PLUM, Pa. (AP) — Investigators said Friday the location of an explosion that killed six people and destroyed three houses near Pittsburgh last month was inside one of the homes, ruling out an outside cause.The Allegheny County fire marshal’s office said all potential outside factors were eliminated, including wells, pipelines and other utilities, pinpointing the source as a home on Rustic Ridge Drive in Plum Borough.The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, the office said, and there is no time frame for when the probe will be completed. The investigation at the scene of the explosion has been completed and the property is being returned to its owners, the agency said in a release. That house and two others were so badly damaged they must be demolished, and 10 others were not safe for residents in the weeks after the Aug. 12 blast about 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Pittsburgh. All of the victims were found at the home. Officials have said one was found outsid...

‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’ inspires similar flavors at Mediterranean restaurant in Georgetown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:40 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley highlights 1310 Kitchen + Bar (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); In 2002, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” became one of the biggest surprise indie hits of all time, grossing $369 million on just a $5 million budget. It shocked Hollywood as a Top 5 grosser of the year, behind only “Spider-Man,” “Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones,” “Ha...

2 hospitalized after boat sinks near Matheson Hammock Park in Coral Gables

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:40 GMT

Two people were hospitalized after a boat sank in South Florida.Coral Gables Fire Rescue arrived at the scene near Matheson Hammock Park, located 9610 Old Cutler Road, Friday morning. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, two people were on board the boat when the driver tried to turn, causing the boat to flip. The two boaters then swam to shore.Good Samaritans assisted the boaters as they made there way to shoreThey were transported to the hospital in critical condition. A friend of one of the boaters believes there was an issue with boat.“I think there was a malfunction ’cause Frankie knew what he was doing, you know, he wasn’t a rookie or nothing,” Joseu Rodriguez said. “It was just probably a malfunction with the trim or a tie bar, something went wrong there. The water’s pretty calm today.”To operate speed boats there has to be a throttle person.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is the lead investigator in this incide...

Aventura Police officer charged with battery after allegedly molesting estranged wife while she slept

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:40 GMT

An Aventura Police officer was arrested this week stemming from an incident involving his soon-to-be ex-wife who, police said, he allegedly molested while she slept. According to Aventura Police, 50-year-old Kevin Bascle was arrested Tuesday by Plantation Police on two counts of domestic battery. Officials said the victim, who has been married to Bascle for seven years and is currently in the process of divorcing him, informed the police that she takes prescription medication to help her sleep, which leaves her unable to recall events, even if she is woken up. As a result, the victim had installed a surveillance camera in her separate bedroom.On two separate occasions in July and September, police said, the camera captured video of Bascle entering the victim’s bedroom and engaging in unwanted sexual acts while she was asleep. Police said the victim maintained that she had repeatedly expressed her lack of interest in any intimate relations with him.Armed with the video evidence...

Woman who jumped into Biscayne Bay with 3-year-old nephew, took clothes off after officers arrived appears in court

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:40 GMT

A woman accused of putting a child’s life in danger after jumping into Biscayne Bay appeared in court.A judge charged 27-year-old Natalia Marina with child abuse and set a bond of more than $6,000, Friday morning.Officer worn body camera video captured the dramatic moments Thursday morning as officers surrounded Marina and her 3-year-old-nephew in the water.She was also ordered to stay away from the child.

Hurricane Lee barrels through open Atlantic waters as powerful Cat 4 storm

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:40 GMT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Lee charged through warm Atlantic waters on Friday and threatened to unleash heavy swells across the northeast Caribbean. It became the season’s first Category 5 storm before weakening slightly.Currently a Category 4 hurricane, it is not expected to make landfall, but meteorologists warned it would generate dangerous waves of up to 15 feet (5 meters) across the northern coast of Puerto Rico and other nearby islands. While Lee is on a path that would take it a couple hundred miles (kilometers) northeast of the Caribbean, tropical storm conditions are not forecast for the region.“Although the hurricane is incredibly powerful, its wind field is not particularly large,” the National Hurricane Center said.The hurricane was located about 565 miles (910 kilometers) east of the northern Leeward Islands. It had winds of up to 155 miles per hour (250 kilometers per hour) and was moving west-northwest at 13 mph (20 kph).“Fluctuations in intens...

Storms bring strong winds, lightning to much of Massachusetts as region remains under Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:40 GMT

Storms rolled through parts of the area Friday afternoon, damaging trees and utility poles. Much of central and western Massachusetts is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11 p.m. Friday night. Middlesex, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire counties are all a part of the watch. In Andover, a tree splintered and fell onto a vehicle. In western Massachusetts, this includes the cities of Fitchburg, Framingham, Gloucester, Greenfield, Hartford, Lawrence, Lowell, Northampton, Springfield, Union, Vernon and Worcester.Middlesex County is also under the same watch. In Maynard, strong winds knocked down trees and electrical poles. In Tewksbury, a tree was completely uprooted and ripped up a sidewalk.Hartford and Tolland counties in Connecticut are also affected by the watch.

State projects about 1,000 families to enter emergency shelters each month, senators say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:40 GMT

The Healey administration is projecting about 1,000 families, including locals who are experiencing homelessness and newly-arrived migrants, to enter Massachusetts’ emergency shelter system each month, according to state senators who attended a Thursday briefing.That projection used family units as measurement, which likely means the number of individuals entering the system could stretch thousands more. State officials do not keep a detailed breakdown of the types of families in the emergency shelter system but estimate more than a third of the 6,200-plus are migrants.Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Housing Secretary Ed Augustus, and other officials held two separate briefings Thursday for House and Senate lawmakers to provide updates on a National Guard deployment next week and the administration’s response to a shelter system overburdened both by new arrivals but also excruciating housing costs.During the virtual Senate briefing, lawmakers who attended told the Herald the administration d...

Patriots-Eagles injury report: Jack Jones out, Rhamondre Stevenson among 5 questionable

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:40 GMT

The Patriots listed six players on their final injury report for Sunday’s season opener, including cornerback Jack Jones who is officially out with a hurt hamstring.Running back Rhamondre Stevenson is questionable to play against the Eagles with an illness. Quarterback Matt Corral (not injury related), offensive linemen Mike Onwenu (ankle) and Cole Strange (knee) and wide receiver DeVante Parker (knee) are also questionable.Stevenson is expected to play, a source told the Herald.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Source: Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson expected to play Week 1 despite practice absence New England Patriots | Patriots are still trying to figure out their backup quarterback situation New England Patriots | Bill Belichick provides injury updates on two Patriots starters New England Patriots | Rhamondre Stevenson, backup QB among 3 Patriots missing to start practice Friday New England Patriots | ...

Revolution set to begin three-game road stretch in Minnesota

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:40 GMT

The New England Revolution’s back line is shaping up for the stretch run to the MLS Cup playoffs.The Revolution (13-5-8) are tied with Orlando City with a game at hand for second place in the Eastern Conference with eight matches remaining. The Revolution could have been in sole possession of second but gave up a goal in the 94th minute in a 2-2 draw with Austin FC last Saturday at Gillette Stadium.The Revolution begin a slate of three straight road games when they encounter Minnesota United FC (9-8-9) of the Western Conference on Saturday night (8:30) at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minn.“Our preparations are going well, the team is ready to go and the guys are in good spirits,” said interim head coach Richie Williams. “We were disappointed at the end of the game last week not to come away with three points.“We know we made a mistake at the end. But we have to learn from that and move on and now get ready for Minnesota, which is a very good team.”With the exception of center back Dav...