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Escaped murderer still at large slips out of search area, steals van, tries to contact ex-co-workers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:21:37 GMT

PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say an escaped murderer who has eluded capture since breaking out of a southeastern Pennsylvania prison a week and a half ago slipped out of the search area, changed his appearance, stole a dairy delivery van, abandoning it miles away and remained at large.Lt. Col. George Bivens of the Pennsylvania State Police said Sunday that Danelo Souza Cavalcante stole the unlocked van which had the keys inside sometime Saturday night about three-quarters of a mile from the northern perimeter of the search area where hundreds of law enforcement officers had been searching for him.Baily’s Dairy said on its Facebook page that the delivery van was stolen between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday “while we were still here working.”The theft wasn’t noticed for hours, and in the meantime Cavalcante, 34, traveled more than 20 miles (32 kilometers) northeast to East Pikeland Township and Phoenixville. Shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday he went to an East Pikeland Towns...

Lil Nas X documentary premiere delayed by bomb threat at Toronto International Film Festival

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:21:37 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — The premiere of the documentary “Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero” was delayed after a bomb threat was called in at the Toronto International Film Festival. The Saturday night premiere of the film at Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall was delayed by about 20 minutes while authorities verified that the threat wasn’t credible. Lil Nas X was kept off the red carpet during that time. Judy Lung, vice president of public affairs and communications for TIFF, said in a statement that Toronto police investigated the vicinity of the red carpet ahead of the screening. “Our standard security measures remained in place during this time and the screening commenced with a slight delay,” Lung said. “To our knowledge, this was a general threat and not directed at the film or the artist.”“Long Live Montero,” directed by Carlos López Estrada and Zac Manuel, documents the pop superstar’s eight-month tour beginning in September 2022 for his full-length debut album “Montero.” The Ass...

Watch: California police give pit bull puppy Narcan after possible fentanyl exposure

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:21:37 GMT

(KTLA) - An eight-week-old puppy is "in good spirits" after police in Irvine, California, had to give it an overdose-reversing drug for possible fentanyl exposure. Video showed the moment the pit bull puppy was rescued by police, who had already arrested the dog's owners for possession of narcotics found inside their vehicle that was parked outside a Walmart earlier this month.After transporting the suspects to the police station, the puppy began exhibiting signs of opioid overdose, police said."As the couple was being booked, it became obvious the puppy was in distress," Sgt. Karie Davies with Irvine Police told Nexstar's KTLA. "She was panting very rapidly, she was lethargic, her tongue was hanging out of her mouth, her eyes kept closing."Thinking quickly, officers, who believe the pup may have ingested some loose fentanyl from inside the vehicle, administered Narcan to the dog. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is an opioid overdose treatment that can rapidly reduce overdosing effe...

GMA's Robin Roberts marries longtime partner

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:21:37 GMT

(The Hill) – “Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts announced her marriage to longtime partner Amber Laign.“An intimate, magical wedding ceremony in our backyard followed by a joyous reception…ohhhh the dancing!!,” Roberts said in an Instagram post on Sunday, sharing two photos of herself and Laign holding hands wearing white wedding gowns.“We are immensely grateful to all for making it a day and a night to remember,” the GMA host added. “Honeymoon here we come!”FILE - Amber Laign and Robin Roberts attend the "Selma" and the Legends Who Paved the Way gala at Bacara Resort on December 6, 2014 in Goleta, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)Roberts, who became a household name for her stint at cable sports giant ESPN, also shared a video of her siblings making a toast to the couple while walking out to Montell Jordan’s 1995 hit single “This is How We Do It” during the wedding reception. “One of many highlights, my siblings surprising us with their song choice befor...

Daily rain chances as we say goodbye to 100º days

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:21:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We're watching slim (10%) rain or storm chances, mainly for the Hill Country into this evening. Most areas stay dry again tonight with a partly cloudy sky. It'll be a cooler night with lows in the low 70s, which is normal for this time of year.Tonight's forecastMonday looks mostly dry during the day aside for a slim chance for an early evening storm. Our best rain chances Monday come mid-evening and overnight with storms dropping into the Hill Country. Storms likely fade before reaching the Austin Metro, but Monday 7 p.m.-Tuesday 2 a.m. could bring some downpours and storms near and west of 281.Monday's highest rain chances will be in the Hill CountryTuesday's rain chances drop to just 10%, but we're still eying much wetter weather later in the week.Our best chances for rain have been delayed a bit, but now appear to be late Thursday through Saturday. Rainfall totals for the next 7-days still appear to bring most of us 0.5"-1.5" of rain with localized amounts 2"+. T...

Texas Longhorns jump 7 spots in AP Top 25 following road win over Alabama Crimson Tide

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:21:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns barrelled into the Associated Press' top five college football rankings with their 34-24 road win over Alabama on Saturday.The Longhorns jumped seven spots from No. 11 to No. 4 in the AP Top 25 released Sunday by the news organization. Texas also received two first-place votes in the balloting and made the biggest move in this week's rankings of any team.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersAfter the loss, Alabama tumbled from No. 3 to No. 10. Texas also moved to No. 6 in the USA Today Coaches Poll.Georgia remained at No. 1 and Michigan stayed at No. 2. Florida State moved up a spot to No. 3, followed by Texas and Southern California the round out the top five.Ohio State dropped a spot to No. 6 after a 35-7 win over Youngstown State. Penn State, Washington, Notre Dame and Alabama completed the top 10.Texas is the highest-ranked Big 12 tea...

27th Livestrong Challenge held in Austin Sunday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:21:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Almost 2,000 cancer survivors, patients and cancer advocates nationwide participated in the 27th Livestrong Challenge in downtown Austin Sunday.Participants walk, run and ride in the event in support of cancer survivors and their families, per an event release. It's held by The Livestrong Foundation, an Austin-based nonprofit whose goal for the event is to connect "a community dedicated to surmounting the everyday challenges by those affected by cancer.""Today’s race mirrored the cancer journey, symbolizing unwavering resilience, determination, and the strength we find in community," said Candice Aaron, Livestrong Foundation board chair and cancer survivor, in the release. “Each step taken will lead us closer to a reality where challenges from cancer are not only met but conquered."Following completion of the race, participants gathered at the Livestrong Finishers Village for carnival games, local food and beverage stands as well as a tour of an interactive exhibit t...

Vikings open season with a crushing 20-17 loss to Buccaneers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:21:37 GMT

This most certainly is not last season, and the Vikings found that out with a crushing defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Sunday’s season opener at U.S. Bank Stadium.After consistently being able to pull off incredible escape acts in Year 1 under head coach Kevin O’Connell, the Vikings suffered a brutal 20-17 loss to the Buccaneers in the opening game of the head coach’s Year 2. There will be no perfect record in games decided by a single possession. That much has already been decided.James Perlichek, and Josh Medina, both from Texas cheers as they get ready to watch the Vikings as a part of Perlichek’s bachelor party celebration before the start of a NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)James Perlichekjosh medinaFootball fans walk towards the ticket gates before the start of a NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)Minnesota Vikings wide r...

Greene, Votto, India return to help Reds beat Cards, 7-1

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:21:37 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Hunter Greene allowed one hit six innings in his first start in 11 days, Joey Votto homered on his 40th birthday and the Cincinnati Reds stopped a three-game losing streak with a 7-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.Votto homered in the eighth during his first game back after missing 16 with discomfort in his surgically repaired right shoulder. Jonathan India, Will Benson and TJ Friedl also hit solo home runs as Cincinnati avoided a three-game sweep.The Reds (74-71) entered the game fifth in the wild-card standings, 2 1/2 games behind Arizona for the third slot.India also was playing his first game after missing 39 with left foot plantar fasciitis.Greene (4-6), who had been sidelined with COVID-19 that kept him isolated in San Francisco for five days, gave up one unearned run and struck out nine. He walked four in the first four innings before settling down to retire his last seven batters.Buck Farmer, Tejay Antone and Alexis Díaz each threw a scoreless r...

US wins Berhalter's return match as coach, beats Uzbekistan 3-0

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:21:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Gregg Berhalter's second term as U.S. coach began with a quick start, 80 sluggish minutes, two late goals and a 3-0 exhibition victory over Uzbekistan.“We’re a good side but we can’t just stroll into games and expect to win,” goalkeeper Matt Turner said after the match Saturday. “If we really want to get to where we want to go, we need to have better nights than we had tonight.”Tim Weah put the U.S. ahead in the fourth minute off a sharp pass from new Juventus teammate Weston McKennie, Ricardo Pepi doubled the lead just into second-half stoppage time and Christian Pulisic converted a penalty kick in the fifth minute of stoppage time.“I think we use this game as a learning tool,” Berhalter said. “We can improve and we need to improve and we will.”Berhalter first was hired after the failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup and led the Americans to the second round of last year’s tournament, where they lost to the Netherlands 3-1. He was replaced by interim coaches wh...