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Police investigating active shooter incident at Dallas-area outlet mall

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:10:59 GMT

(CNN) — Authorities in a suburb of Dallas are responding to a reported shooting at an outlet mall, with ATF personnel on the scene at Allen Premium Outlets.The Dallas field office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives tweeted Saturday afternoon that personnel are responding to the active shooter incident at a mall.A dispatcher at the Allen Police Department described the scene as a “shooting,” but said the department was too busy to immediately provide further information.Jaynal Pervez told CNN affiliate KTVT that he arrived at the mall after his daughter, who was inside, called to inform him about a shooting.“We saw the police outside the door, and they told us we had to go, and that they are still looking for the person,” Pervez said. “There’s no more safe places. I don’t know what to do.”Police in Allen in a tweet would only call the incident “an active investigation,” and asked residents to av...

Fire crews battle multi-alarm blaze that scorched multiple homes, vehicles in Quincy

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:10:59 GMT

Fire officials are investigating the cause of a multi-alarm blaze that raced through a home in Quincy on Saturday and left several vehicles and an adjacent home damaged.Crews responding to a reported structure fire on Sea Street around 11:30 a.m. found heavy flames coming from the back porch of the building, fire officials said. It quickly spread to another building and consumed two vehicles.There were no reported injuries.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Police responding to reported shooting at Dallas-area mall

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:10:59 GMT

ALLEN, Texas (AP) — Law enforcement responded Saturday to reports of a shooting at an outlet mall in the Dallas area.Calls about shots being fired came in about 3:40 p.m. from the Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas.A dispatcher with Allen police confirmed the department was investigating a shooting.WFAA television reported that police on the scene said there were multiple victims, including children. The Collin County Sheriff said the shooter is also dead, WFAA reported.A live aerial broadcast from the news station showed armored trucks and other law enforcement vehicles stationed outside the sprawling mall.Ambulances from several neighboring cities responded to the scene.The Dallas office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also responded.Allen, a suburb about 25 miles (40 kilometers) north of downtown Dallas, has roughly 105,000 residents.

MSTCA meet: Peabody’s Alex Jackson shatters discus, shot put records

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:10:59 GMT

WEYMOUTH — Ever since it was first organized, the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association has delivered on its mission to provide the state’s top stars as many opportunities as possible to showcase their impeccable skills.On Saturday, nearly 1,600 up-and-coming athletes flocked to Weymouth High School for the annual Jim Hoar Freshman/Sophomore Invitational, each with high hopes of making a name for themselves.It might be time to start familiarizing yourself with Peabody’s Alex Jackson. The sophomore stole the show, shattering meet records in the discus throw (156 feet, 7 inches) as well as the shot put (58 feet, 6 inches). He was selected as one of the Most Outstanding Boys Athletes of the Meet for his performances.“(It feels) good,” said Jackson afterward. “Lot of hard work, but it finally came together.”Jackson was one of three individuals selected for the honor. Brockton sophomore Lucas Andrade was also chosen after finishing a double winner with victories in the high jump ...

Julius Randle, Knicks struggle in wire-to-wire blowout Game 3 loss to Jimmy Butler, Heat

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:10:59 GMT

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler returned and the Knicks just folded.Saving a terrible time to produce one of their most anemic offensive performances, New York was crushed Saturday afternoon by the Heat, 105-86, falling to a 2-1 series deficit.Butler was a difference maker with a game-high 28 points while appearing to reinjure his sprained ankle in the third quarter. But he wasn’t the Knicks’ biggest problem Saturday.They mostly have themselves to blame for the belly flop in Biscayne Bay.The Knicks, trailing wire-to-wire, shot just 34 percent overall while missing (shield your eyes, children) 32 of their 40 3-point attempts. The misfiring was widespread.Julius Randle, moving at ¾ speed through his abysmal 38 minutes, scored just 10 points on 4 of 15 shooting. Jalen Brunson missed all five of his 3-pointers.The Knicks bench, an issue since the start of the series, was again ineffective, with Immanuel Quickley, Obi Toppin and Quentin Grimes combining to miss 12 of their 16...

5 'glamping' sites for wary campers near San Diego

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:10:59 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- For those looking to enjoy the great outdoors in style and in comfort, there are several "glamping" sites in and near San Diego County that even the most wary campers would call home for a night.Short for glamorous camping, "glamping" has become more and more popular over the years for people who prefer sleeping on a real mattress and taking showers, yet still want to absorb all that is nature during overnight stays. 5 unique Airbnb stays in San Diego From lakeside luxury suites, desert dens and comfort stays atop Southern California's mountains, the San Diego region and surrounding area is just the place for today's "glamping" society to explore in solace. For those ready to book a cozy adventure, here are five "glamping" sites that are available to rent in San Diego County.Birdsong Backcountry Retreat -- Warner SpringsThis "glamping" site is smack-dab on an 85-acre backcountry property that is located just a couple miles from the North Mountain Wine Trail and ...

California’s Black reparations panel starts historic vote

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:10:59 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — California’s reparations task force began voting Saturday on recommendations for how the state may compensate and apologize to Black Californians for generations of harm caused by discriminatory policies. The nine-member committee, which first convened nearly two years ago, was giving final approval at a meeting in Oakland to a hefty list of proposals that will then go to state lawmakers to consider for reparations legislation.U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, who is cosponsoring a bill in Congress to study restitution proposals for African Americans, at the meeting called on states and the federal government to pass reparations legislation.“Reparations are not only morally justifiable, but they have the potential to address longstanding racial disparities and inequalities,” Lee said.The panel’s first vote approved a detailed account of historical discrimination against Black Californians in areas such as voting, housing, education, disproportionate poli...

In the shadow of 7 horse deaths, party goes on at the Derby

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:10:59 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — As the horses were loaded into the starting gate, Tedi Dietrich whispered a prayer.“Lord, let the horses get all the way around safe,” Dietrich said, watching the race Saturday on a giant screen erected amid the party in Churchill Downs’ courtyard.News had just broken that a sixth horse had died in the days and hours leading into the Derby. A seventh horse died later in the day.But here, in every direction, Derby-goers in fancy dresses and seersucker suits posed for selfies, fluffed the feathers in their hats and sipped mint juleps. It was a jarring contrast to reports of yet another horse being loaded into an equine ambulance in the stable area, just on the opposite side of the racetrack.All Dietrich could think to do was say a prayer before each race that day, and then keep enjoying the famous festivities.“People come for the party, for the experience,” Dietrich said. “Look around, look at all this enthusiasm. I think a lot of people aren’t following the new...

Mexican families get quick reunions with migrant relatives

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:10:59 GMT

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — Tears flowed amid heartfelt embraces as Mexican families were allowed brief reunions at the border Saturday with relatives who migrated to the United States.As a mariachi band played the popular song “Las Mañanitas,” about 150 families passed over the Rio Grande to meet with loved ones they had not seen for years.Margarita Piña could not hide her emotion as she waited to greet her son, whom she hadn’t seen since he left home two years ago in the middle of the pandemic to seek a better future in the U.S.“It’s very hard because we don’t know what they’re suffering over there,” Piña said.Knowing their meeting would be limited to only five minutes, Piña said she would take advantage of the limited time to tell him “that we still love you very much.”It was the 10th edition of the “Hugs, not walls” event, which was organized by humanitarian groups near the Casa de Adobe Museum in the border city of Ciudad Juárez, which sprawls across the border from El P...

Speed reduction street fixtures installed in the Loop to combat drag racing

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:10:59 GMT

CHICAGO — last summer, drag racers and drifters created big headaches and safety concerns for residents as they took over city streets. Now, the Loop is better equipped to reduce the illegal meet ups, according to city officials.In an effort to curb drag racing and drifting downtown, several new speed reduction fixtures have been installed around the Loop where the incidents happened last year.The fixtures include several speed bumps, along with two detached bumps and a series of eight posts."It's definitely needed," said Fatima Rouf, a resident in the Loop. "You know that the speed bumps will slow them down." Tulips fill vacant lots in Chicago to highlight redlining The speed reduction fixtures are the latest implementation put in place to help address drag racing, drifting and other sideshows throughout the City. Last summer, City Council gave police the authority to tow vehicles and deflate tires of vehicles used in the illegal activities."I think it'll slow it down," said Leon...