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Live updates | Israel pounds Gaza Strip, dismissing calls for cease-fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:15 GMT

Israel launched an expanded ground operation on Saturday after creating a near-blackout of communication in the Gaza Strip with increased bombardment and artillery fire overnight. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a war for Israel's existence, and said “Never again is now.”Gaza residents described the massive bombardment from the land, air and sea as the most intense of the 3-week-old Israel-Hamas war. Other countries, United Nations officials and aid agencies described a dire situation in Gaza, where 2.3 million people are cut off from the outside world and ambulances without cellphone or radio service chase the sound of artillery to locate the wounded. The Palestinian death toll passed 7,700, most of them women and children, according to the Health Ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza. In the occupied West Bank, more than 110 Palestinians have been killed in violence and Israeli raids.More than 1,400 people were slain in Israel during a surprise incursion by Hamas militants, inc...

Photos: South San Francisco unveils new Library, Parks and Recreation Center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:15 GMT

Calling it the “crown jewel of the city’s new Civic Community Campus,” South San Francisco Mayor Buenaflor Nicolas helped unveil a gleaming new three-story Library and Parks and Recreation Center during a grand opening ceremony Saturday.When the ribbon was cut, hundreds of South San Franciscans spilled in to see the 83,000-square-foot structure. It was built largely with their tax money collected after Measure W was passed in 2015, adding a half-cent to the sales tax.Visitors were greeted in the front lobby by an illuminated floor-to ceiling photograph of the city’s famous “Industrial City” sign. The actual sign, still on the flank of San Bruno Mountain, was repainted last month in celebrating of its centennial year. (Fun fact: According to Joshua Richardson, the city’s parks manager, it takes 10 gallons of paint to cover one single letter).The doors swing open at the grand opening of the new Library and Parks and Recreation Center, Saturday...

OPD announced temporary deactivation of the auto theft pilot program X account

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:15 GMT

(KRON) – Two days after the Oakland Police Department launched an auto theft pilot program, OPD has announced they will be temporarily deactivating the pilot program’s account on X, formerly known as Twitter. The auto theft pilot program was an initiative attempting to catch criminals in real time. Residents who are witnessing car theft were able to direct message on the Oakland PD's pilot program X account, which is @OaklandAutoBurg. Stolen vehicle suspects taken into custody by Albany PD The announcement was made Saturday morning.Thank you, Oakland, for your participation in our Auto Burglary Suppression Investigation. We are deactivating this account until further notice. If you witness a crime in progress, please call 911.@OaklandAutoBurg account posted on XOakland PD has not given any further information on the auto theft pilot program's results.

Coleman and Travis help No. 4 Florida State roll past Wake Forest 41-16 to stay unbeaten

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:15 GMT

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Mike Norvell liked the way his fourth-ranked Florida State team practiced all week before visiting Wake Forest. It all carried over to a strong first-half performance Saturday, highlighted by the latest impressive performance from one of the most impactful transfer additions in the country.Keon Coleman needed only one arm to snag one of his two touchdown catches while Trey Benson took a short pass and broke loose for an 80-yard score that helped FSU overpower Wake Forest 41-16, keeping the unbeaten Seminoles in firm control of the Atlantic Coast Conference race.Jordan Travis threw for 359 yards and three scores to go with a rushing TD for FSU (8-0, 6-0 ACC), which ran off 24 unanswered points in the second quarter to build a 34-7 halftime lead. That included a defensive performance that held Wake Forest (4-4, 1-4) to just 75 first-half yards and 210 for the game.“I love the response,” Norvell said after FSU made its second-quarter move to blow open a...

Neal scores go-ahead TD with 55 seconds left, KU holds on to beat No. 6 Oklahoma 38-33

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:15 GMT

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Devin Neal ran for 112 yards and the go-ahead touchdown for Kansas with 55 seconds left, Oklahoma’s Dillon Gabriel threw incomplete to the end zone on the final play of the game, and the Jayhawks beat the sixth-ranked Sooners 38-33 on Saturday.Kansas snapped an 18-game losing streak to the Sooners in their final matchup before they depart for the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference, and they became the highest-ranked opponent the Jayhawks have beaten since a win over Virginia Tech in the 2008 Orange Bowl.The Jayhawks (6-2, 3-2 Big 12) looked as if they’d given away an opportunity to win the game when Jason Bean was picked off with 2:29 to go. But their defense forced the Sooners (7-1, 4-1) to punt, and after two long completions and a fourth-down throw that picked up 37 yards, Neal scampered in from 9 out to give Kansas the lead back — but Oklahoma’s offense another shot with the ball.The Sooners still had a chance to salvage their perfect ...

Kye Robichaux runs for 2 TDs; BC outlasts UConn 21-14 for 4th straight win

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:15 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — With a pair of former Boston College standouts on the sidelines, the Eagles moved closer to gaining bowl eligibility.Kye Robichaux ran for 112 yards and two touchdowns, Thomas Castellanos threw for another score and surging BC beat Connecticut 21-14 on Saturday for its fourth straight victory.With 1984 Heisman Trophy winner and former BC QB Doug Flutie on the sideline, at one point tossing signed footballs into the student section in the opening half, the Eagles (5-3) relied on a steady ground game pilling up 246 yards to hold off the Huskies.“As a kid I grew up watching highlights, I always liked watching old football games,” Robichaux said. “Of course I’ve seen the Hail Mary play and everything. When I got here, it was kind of an emphasis on my recruiting trip. They wanted to give me the history and everything. You kind of learn the history behind Boston College and everything. It’s hard not to be a part of, it pushed my decision to be here.”Former coach ...

Pope’s meeting on church future says it’s ‘urgent’ to guarantee governance roles for women

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:15 GMT

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis’ big gathering of Catholic bishops and laypeople said Saturday it was “urgent” to guarantee fuller participation of women in church governance positions and called for research on allowing women to be deacons to be released within a year.After a month of closed-door debate, Francis’ meeting on the future of the Catholic Church ended late Saturday with the approval of a 42-page text on a host of issues that will now be considered at a second session next year. None of the proposals is binding, as they are merely offered for Francis to consider.Each paragraph passed with the necessary two-thirds majority, but the ones involving women and priestly celibacy obtained the most “no” votes. Nevertheless, organizers hailed the voting as a success since none of the paragraphs failed to pass.Francis called the synod over two years ago as part of his overall reform efforts to make the church a more welcoming place, where lay people have a greater say in the life...

Robinson, Perrantes help NEC-leading Duquesne to 27-0 win over Sacred Heart

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:15 GMT

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Edward Robinson ran for 120 yards and a touchdown, Darius Perrantes threw two touchdown passes, and Duquesne beat Sacred Heart 27-0 on Saturday.In posting the shutout, the Dukes allowed just 55 yards in the first half and 179 for the game one week after allowing 35 points in a win over St. Francis. First-place Duquesne (5-3, 4-0 Northeast Conference) extended its lead to two games in the loss column.Perrantes completed 13-of-24 passes for 203 yards and was intercepted twice. Both of his touchdown passes were to Darryl Powell Jr., covering 4 and 59 yards. Robinson added a 33-yard touchdown run and Brian Bruzdewicz kicked two field goals.Rob McCoy was 11-of-23 passing for 82 yards for the Pioneers (1-8, 1-5) and Jalen Madison had 70 yards rushing.It was Sacred Heart’s homecoming game.___ Get alerts on the latest AP Top 25 poll throughout the season. Sign up here ___ AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://ap...

Johnson throws for 249 yards and TD as Texas A&M gets 30-17 win over South Carolina

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:15 GMT

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Max Johnson threw for 249 yards and a touchdown and Texas A&M snapped a two-game skid with a 30-17 win over South Carolina Saturday.“Happy for our guys to get a win,” Aggies’ coach Jimbo Fisher said. “Handled the things we had to handle. Wasn’t perfect but did really good things.”The game was tied late in the second quarter before the Aggies (5-3, 3-2 Southeastern Conference) scored two touchdowns in less than a minute to take a 21-7 lead into halftime.The Gamecocks cut it to 21-10 on a 49-yard field goal early in the third quarter.Spencer Rattler threw a 23-yard pass to Nyck Harbor on third-and-9 before a 29-yard run by Mario Anderson got South Carolina to the 2. Rattler then found Joshua Simon in the back of the end zone for a touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter that cut the lead to 24-17.But South Carolina (2-6, 1-5) couldn’t get anything done on offense after that as the team lost a fourth straight game. Texas A&a...

Pesek-Hickson scores 2 TDs and Northern Iowa holds off Illinois State 24-21

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:15 GMT

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Amauri Pesek-Hickson ran for two touchdowns and Northern Iowa beat Illinois State 24-21 on Saturday.Theo Day was 20-of-30 passing for 289 yards with a touchdown to Desmond Hutson and an interception. Pesek-Hickson carried the ball 30 times for all of the Panthers’ 107 positive rushing yards.The Redbirds (4-4, 2-3 Missouri Valley Football Conference) got within three points on Zack Annexstad’s 17-yard TD pass to Cam Grandy with 27 seconds remaining. The ensuing onside kick went out of bounds to the Panthers after a scramble.Annexstad was 33 of 44 for 292 yards passing, two touchdowns and an interception. Grandy had 11 catches for 122 yards and a score. Daniel Sobkowicz had 81 yards receiving and a TD. The Redbirds rushed for just 45 yards.The Panthers (5-3, 4-1) led 21-14 at halftime and 24-14 with just under three minutes left after Matthew Cook’s 31-yard field goal.___ Get alerts on the latest AP Top 25 poll throughout the season. Sign up here ...