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Tupac Shakur: Man indicted on murder charge in 1996 Las Vegas killing

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:21:45 GMT

The above video shows the search of the home belonging to the wife of Duane “Keffe D” Davis in July.LAS VEGAS (NEXSTAR) — Twenty-seven years after the death of rapper Tupac Shakur, a Las Vegas-area grand jury has indicted a man with the icon’s murder, Nexstar's KLAS confirmed Friday.The arrest and indictment are a long-awaited break in the 1996 drive-by shooting on the Las Vegas strip that killed the rap legend, a case that has frustrated investigators and fascinated the public ever since for nearly three decades.A Clark County grand jury voted to indict Duane “Keffe D” Davis on a charge of murder with a deadly weapon with a gang enhancement, according to Nexstar's KLAS. Las Vegas Metro police arrested Davis early Friday, prosecutors said.During the grand jury return hearing on Friday, Chief Deputy District Attorney Marc DiGiacomo said Davis’ public statements implicated him, adding Davis allegedly ordered Shakur’s death.Davis has long been known to investigators and has himself adm...

Bad behavior sparks new rules for the CU Buffs' home games

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:21:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado Buffaloes fans are buzzing this season with coach Deion Sanders leading the team from the sideline. But along with the team's newfound shine comes inappropriate behavior from CU fans and new consequences. How to get sold-out CU tickets as prices skyrocket Originally, this meant an increased police presence at CU games, but that hasn't stopped fans from rushing the field after games and making death threats to rival teams. Now, fans who are acting inappropriately could be thrown out of the stadium, lose ticket privileges for the season and be referred to the school's student conduct office, according to CU.Starting with the Sept. 30 home game against the University of Southern California, students must follow these rules:No more QR codes; tickets will be scanned using NFC technologyAll student sports pass tickets must go through the "student-only" southeast entranceAll fans in the student section must be wearing a wristband given at the entranceStudent tic...

Police search for missing 86-year-old man in Miami Gardens

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:21:45 GMT

Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing 86-year-old man.Felix Bellos Garcia was last seen near Northwest 152nd street and 20th Avenue, Thursday.He was wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.Garcia stands at 5 feet, 11 inches tall. weighs 135 pounds, has brown eyes and gray hair.If you have any information, call Miami Gardens police at 305-474-6473.

Man tied to suspected gunman in 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur indicted on murder charge

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:21:45 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — One of the last living witnesses to the fatal drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas was charged with murder with use of a deadly weapon Friday in the 1996 killing, a long-awaited breakthrough in a case that has frustrated investigators and fascinated the public ever since the hip-hop icon was gunned down 27 years ago.A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis in the killing, prosecutors announced in court Friday.The charges were revealed hours after Davis, 60, was arrested, according to two officials with first-hand knowledge of the arrest who requested anonymity to discuss the case.Davis has long been known to investigators and has himself admitted in interviews and in his 2019 tell-all memoir, “Compton Street Legend,” that he was in the Cadillac from which the gunfire erupted during the September 1996 drive-by shooting. Shakur was 25 when he was killed.Las Vegas police raided a home in mid-July in the Las Vegas suburb of Hend...

Jethro Tull founder Ian Anderson on music, flutes, morphine drips and why he can’t stand hippies

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:21:45 GMT

George Varga | The San Diego Union-TribuneIan Anderson is understandably pleased Jethro Tull — the pioneering progressive-rock band he founded and has led since 1967 — has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide and is now embarked on the aptly named “The Seven Decades Tour.”The veteran flutist, singer, songwriter and guitarist is also pleased Jethro Tull counts a number of high-profile musicians among its fans. They include former R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett, Nick Cave and members of the bands Midlake and the Decemberists, as well as actress Lisa Lampanelli.But Anderson scoffs when asked if he has seen any unlikely fans — a contentious political figure, perhaps — turn up at Jethro Tull’s concerts.“I have no idea who is in the audience; they are all strangers to me,” he replied, speaking from his home in Wiltshire, England. “But that’s part of the appeal. You are in front of people you don’t know, w...

Quick Fix: Chicken Alfredo an easy Italian dinner

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:21:45 GMT

Linda Gassenheimer | (TNS) Tribune News ServiceWhen I think of garlicy, creamy Alfredo sauce, it brings back memories of sitting at a café in Rome and carefully spooning up every drop. It’s a classic Italian favorite and a simple sauce to make. I decided to add chicken and basil to this classic pasta dish for an easy Italian dinner.Add a washed, ready-to-eat salad with oil and vinegar dressing to complete this quick dinner.Helpful Hints:— You can use 6 crushed garlic cloves instead of minced garlic.— You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breast.Countdown:— Place water for pasta on to boil.— Prepare all ingredients.— Saute chicken.— Cook pasta.— Make sauce.— Complete recipe.Shopping List:To buy: 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, 1 jar minced garlic, 1 small carton lite cream, 1 bottle skim milk, 1 small piece Parmesan cheese, 1 container low-sodium chicken broth, 1/4 pound fettuccine,1 bunch fresh basil.Staples: olive oil, butter, salt and freshy...

Witness to the 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur indicted on murder charge in rapper’s death

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:21:45 GMT

By RIO YAMAT and KEN RITTER (Associated Press)LAS VEGAS (AP) — One of the last living witnesses to the fatal drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas was charged with murder with use of a deadly weapon Friday in the 1996 killing, a long-awaited breakthrough in a case that has frustrated investigators and fascinated the public ever since the hip-hop icon was gunned down 27 years ago.A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis in the killing, prosecutors announced in court Friday. Chief Deputy District Attorney Marc DiGiacomo said a grand jury had been seated in the case for “several months.” DiGiacomo described Davis as the “on-ground, on-site commander” who “ordered the death” of Shakur.The charges were revealed hours after Davis, 60, was arrested this morning while on a walk near his home, according to DiGiacomo.Davis has long been known to investigators and has himself admitted in interviews and in ...

The Navy will start randomly testing SEALs and special warfare troops for steroids

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:21:45 GMT

By LOLITA C. BALDOR (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — The Navy will begin randomly testing its special operations forces for steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs beginning in November, taking a groundbreaking step that military leaders have long resisted.Rear Adm. Keith Davids, commander of Naval Special Warfare Command, announced the new program Friday in a message to his force, calling it necessary to protect their health and military readiness. The Navy will be the first to begin random testing, but Army Special Operations Command said it will soon follow suit, although no start date has been set.The Army and Navy have the largest and most well known special operations forces, including the Navy SEALs and Army’s Delta Force, Green Berets and Ranger Regiment. They are often called on to do the military’s most sensitive and dangerous missions. The physical and mental challenges of getting through their selection and training programs and the pressur...

New York City area under state of emergency after storms flood subways, strand people in cars [+gallery]

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:21:45 GMT

By JAKE OFFENHARTZ and JENNIFER PELTZ (Associated Press)NEW YORK (AP) — A potent rush-hour rainstorm swamped the New York metropolitan area on Friday, shutting down some subways and commuter railroads, flooding streets and highways, and delaying flights into LaGuardia Airport.Traffic is piled up along Flatbush Ave heading to the Manhattan and the Brooklyn bridges in the Brooklyn borough of New York on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. A potent rush-hour rainstorm has swamped the New York metropolitan area. The deluge Friday shut down swaths of the subway system, flooded some streets and highways, and cut off access to at least one terminal at LaGuardia Airport.(AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)Traffic makes its way through flood waters along the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in New York. A potent rush-hour rainstorm has swamped the New York metropolitan area. The deluge Friday shut down swaths of the subway system, flooded some streets and highways, and cut off access to at lea...

United Auto Workers strikes spread as 7,000 more workers at two plants join the picket line

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:21:45 GMT

By TOM KRISHER and DAVID KOENIG (AP Business Writers)DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union expanded its strikes against Detroit automakers Friday, ordering 7,000 more workers to walk off the job in Illinois and Michigan to put more pressure on the companies to improve their offers.It was the second time the union has widened the walkout, which started two weeks ago at three assembly plants before the most recent addition of a Ford plant in Chicago and a General Motors assembly factory near Lansing.Union President Shawn Fain told workers in a video appearance that the strikes were escalated because Ford and GM refused “to make meaningful progress” in ongoing contract talks. Jeep maker Stellantis was spared from the third round of strikes.Ford and GM shot back as a war of words with the union also intensified. Ford accused the UAW of holding up a deal mainly over union representation at electric vehicle battery plants, most of which are joint ventures with ...