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Jury awards $81 million to family of woman killed by deputy U.S. Marshal in drunken driving crash
Read full article: Jury awards $81 million to family of woman killed by deputy U.S. Marshal in drunken driving crashA Bexar County jury has awarded $81 million in damages to the family of a UTSA student who was killed by a deputy U.S. Marshal who was driving drunk.
Mostert runs for 2 TDs, Tagovailoa throws for another as Dolphins hold off Patriots 24-17
Read full article: Mostert runs for 2 TDs, Tagovailoa throws for another as Dolphins hold off Patriots 24-17Raheem Mostert had a pair of TD runs, including a 43-yard romp in the fourth quarter, and Tua Tagovailoa added a 2-yard touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill to help the Miami Dolphins hold off the New England Patriots 24-17.
Deputy US Marshal gets 11 years in manslaughter case after fatal wrong-way crash
Read full article: Deputy US Marshal gets 11 years in manslaughter case after fatal wrong-way crashA Bexar County jury on Friday found a deputy U.S. Marshal guilty of intoxication manslaughter for a wrong-way, head-on crash that claimed the life of a 23-year-old woman.
AP source: Patriots plan to re-sign CB Jonathan Jones
Read full article: AP source: Patriots plan to re-sign CB Jonathan JonesA person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday that free agent cornerback Jonathan Jones intends to sign a two-year deal worth a maximum value of $20 million, with $13 million guaranteed.
Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26
Read full article: Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26Kirk Cousins threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, the last a go-ahead score to Adam Thielen in the fourth quarter to push the Minnesota Vikings past the New England Patriots 33-26.
Rodgers, Crosby's OT FG lead Packers past Pats, Zappe 27-24
Read full article: Rodgers, Crosby's OT FG lead Packers past Pats, Zappe 27-24Mason Crosby made a 31-yard field goal as time expired in overtime, and the Green Bay Packers topped New England 27-24 to spoil Patriots rookie quarterback Bailey Zappeās NFL debut.
Prescott TD pass lifts Cowboys to 35-29 OT win over Pats
Read full article: Prescott TD pass lifts Cowboys to 35-29 OT win over PatsDak Prescott threw 35-yard touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb in overtime, and the Dallas Cowboys survived a wild finish to beat New England 35-29, their first win over Bill Belichickās Patriots.
Seattle's Darrell Taylor taken to hospital after scary hit
Read full article: Seattle's Darrell Taylor taken to hospital after scary hitSeahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor had movement in all of his extremities after leaving Seattleās game Sunday night against Pittsburgh late in the fourth quarter on a stretcher with an unspecified injury.
āI donāt want her life to be in vainā: Family of woman killed by suspected drunk driver seeks justice
Read full article: āI donāt want her life to be in vainā: Family of woman killed by suspected drunk driver seeks justiceHer sisterās organs were slowly failing but just like in life, her heart was the strongest and kept hanging on. āIt just makes me want to be better because I donāt want anything that she did to be in vain,ā Perkins said. Her family is exploring ways to raise awareness about drunk-driving, and mental health support for families following a tragic death. āThe person who is drunk-driving, they just get to go on with their life. You know, itās been a year and like, theyāre out there with family like theyāre all together,ā she said.
Federal grand jury hearing evidence in death of George Floyd
Read full article: Federal grand jury hearing evidence in death of George FloydThe New York Times first reported that a grand jury was hearing testimony against Chauvin. Floydās death sparked protests in Minneapolis and beyond and led to a nationwide reckoning on race. Like Chauvin, all three were fired soon after Floydās death. Itās unclear what specifically prompted the increased grand jury activity in the last few weeks, though most federal grand juries are discharged after about 18 months. Barr rejected the deal in part because he felt it was too soon as the investigation into Floydās death was still in its relative infancy, the officials said.
AP Exclusive: Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances
Read full article: AP Exclusive: Black Lives Matter opens up about its financesThis marks the first time in the movementās nearly eight-year history that BLM leaders have revealed a detailed look at their finances. The foundation said it committed $21.7 million in grant funding to official and unofficial BLM chapters, as well as 30 Black-led local organizations. In its report, the BLM foundation said individual donations via its main fundraising platform averaged $30.76. āBecause the BLM movement was larger than life ā and it is larger than life ā people made very huge assumptions about what our actual finances looked like,ā Cullors said. Leaders at the BLM foundation admit that they have not been clear about the movementās finances and governance over the years.
Americans who live, work near capitols see peace, new hope
Read full article: Americans who live, work near capitols see peace, new hopeIsaac Smith, of Boston, speaks to a reporter near the Massachusetts Statehouse in Boston about the new incoming administration, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)SALEM, Ore. ā Normally quiet streets around U.S. state capitol buildings have looked more like battlegrounds recently, putting those who live and work there on edge. As President Joe Biden was sworn into office, demonstrations at state capitols were scant, with only a few protesters showing up, and in some cities, none at all. Jonathan Jones' front-row seat to what happens next is his restaurant that is decorated with Black Lives Matter signs and art near the Oregon State Capitol. She said she is optimistic that Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be able to accomplish many things.
McManus' 6 FGs lift Broncos over Pats in COVID-delayed game
Read full article: McManus' 6 FGs lift Broncos over Pats in COVID-delayed gameDenver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles, left, congratulates kicker Brandon McManus in the second half of an NFL football game after his sixth field goal against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. ā The Denver Broncos waited two weeks to finally play again and they were rewarded with their biggest win of the season. He was steady early, but had back-to-back interceptions in the fourth quarter to let the Patriots back into the game. It was the first game back for Newton, who returned after missing New Englandās Week 4 loss at Kansas City. McManus, who connected on field goals of 52 and 54 yards, now has six games with multiple 50-yard field goals.
Woman dies after deputy US Marshal hit her in wrong-way driving crash on 1604
Read full article: Woman dies after deputy US Marshal hit her in wrong-way driving crash on 1604SAN ANTONIO ā Taylor McCowan, 23, died Saturday nearly two weeks after being hit by a deputy U.S. Marshal in a wrong-way driving crash, according to San Antonio police. Jonathan Jones, 40, was driving a pickup truck in the wrong direction on Loop 1604 before crashing head-on into a sedan on Jan. 31, police said. ORIGINAL REPORT: Wrong-way driver arrested after head-on crash on Loop 1604The woman was pinned inside her car, according to police, and was taken to University Hospital in serious condition. āWe are cooperating fully with the San Antonio Police Departmentās investigation of the incident.ā
Mother of woman involved in head-on crash with former Deputy US Marshal speaks out
Read full article: Mother of woman involved in head-on crash with former Deputy US Marshal speaks outSAN ANTONIO ā Raquel Hatchās daughter, Taylor McCowan, 23, has been left with life-changing injuries following a head-on collision early Friday morning. McCowan was a recent graduate from the University of Texas San Antonio. Wrong-way driver arrested after head-on crash on Loop 1604The crash happened at Loop 1604 near Babcock Road. San Antonio Police said a truck had been driving the wrong way and crashed head-on into another car. Deputy US Marshal arrested after wrong-way driving crash on 1604She said she still holds on to hope for her daughter but will never forget how her familyās life has been changed.
Deputy US Marshal arrested after wrong-way driving crash on 1604
Read full article: Deputy US Marshal arrested after wrong-way driving crash on 1604SAN ANTONIO ā District clerk records show a deputy US Marshal was the driver of a pickup truck that crashed head-on into a sedan on Loop 1604 around 1 a.m. Friday, injuring the driver of the other vehicle. Jones was arrested Friday morning on intoxication assault charges after the crash which occurred near the Babcock Road exit on San Antonioās Northwest side. āWe take seriously any allegation of misconduct by our personnel and an internal investigation will be conducted,ā Bozeman said in a news release. ORIGINAL REPORT: Wrong-way driver arrested after head-on crash on Loop 1604The woman was pinned inside her car, according to police, and was taken to University Hospital in unknown condition for her injuries. āWe are cooperating fully with the San Antonio Police Departmentās investigation of the incident.ā