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A history of New Zealand vs South Africa at the Rugby World Cup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:15 GMT

PARIS (AP) — A brief history of Rugby World Cup matches between New Zealand and South Africa before they meet again on Saturday in the final at Stade de France.1995 final: South Africa 15, New Zealand 12, ET in JohannesburgAt the end of apartheid, South Africa was readmitted to rugby and given two years to organize the World Cup. It pulled off a 16-team tournament over 30 days. The Springboks and All Blacks reached the final unbeaten. The Springboks shut down wingers Jonah Lomu and Marc Ellis, who each scored a record seven tournament tries and led 9-6 on kicks at halftime. New Zealand’s Andrew Mehrtens kicked a second-half drop goal and they finished regulation time 9-all. In extra time, the teams added penalties in the first half and, in the second, Joel Stransky landed his title-clinching second drop goal. President Nelson Mandela famously personified his attempts to reconcile Black and white South Africans by wearing a Springboks jersey and cap when he presented the trophy to ca...

New York taxpayers will cover costs of governor’s trip to wartime Israel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:15 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office on Thursday announced taxpayers will cover the costs of her recent visit to wartime Israel, reversing course after a nonprofit was supposed to pick up the tab but has yet to receive clearance from a state ethics panel. The Democratic governor and a handful of staff and state police were in Israel last week, touring the country and meeting with officials and families displaced by the conflict. Hochul had sidestepped multiple questions on who funded the trip, with her office saying only that a nonprofit group pledged to pay and that an ethics panel was reviewing the arrangement. On Thursday, Hochul spokesperson Avi Small said the state will instead pay for the trip because the ethics board has not yet made a formal determination on the nonprofit group. He said the trip was initially going to be reimbursed by the UJA-Federation, a nonprofit that has previously paid for elected officials to travel to Israel. The cost of the v...

Springboks defending Rugby World Cup title against All Blacks in rare final showdown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:15 GMT

PARIS (AP) — South Africa.New Zealand.New Zealand.South Africa.That’s how the last four champions line up on the Webb Ellis Cup.One of the Springboks or All Blacks will take it again in Paris on Saturday when they collide in the Rugby World Cup final for the only the second time.The first time was so iconic that a movie was made about it. Jonah Lomu was corralled, Joel Stransky hit the winning drop goal in extra time and Nelson Mandela wore a Springboks jersey and cap. It could only be 1995.The fates have prevented rugby’s legendary rivalry from featuring in another final until now, and even this was unexpected.It’s the first final in which both teams have lost a pool match. The All Blacks lost to France. The Springboks lost to Ireland. Stade de France rocked for both unsurprising results. But the old stadium was literally shaking on consecutive nights in the quarterfinals when the All Blacks stunned Ireland and the Springboks knocked out host France.The Springboks...

Live: Heavily armed police surround Maine shooting suspect's home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:15 GMT

Note: Live, unedited video from Bowdoin, Maine is streaming in the player above. Viewer discretion is advised. (Courtesy: WGME / Fox News Edge)LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Heavily armed police surrounded a home Thursday as they searched for a U.S. Army reservist who authorities say killed 18 people and wounded 13 in a mass shooting at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine.“You need to come outside now with nothing in your hands. Your hands in the air,” police shouted through a megaphone outside the home owned by suspect Robert Card’s relative near the town of Bowdoin.Dozens of law enforcement officials had descended on the property, with extended announcements calling for Card and anyone in the home to come out into the driveway. In most instances when police execute warrants — even for suspects wanted for violent crimes — they move quickly to enter the home.“The announcements that are being heard over a loudspeaker are standard search warrant announcements when executing a warrant...

Busload moved to transitional housing ahead of Denver encampment cleanup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A busload of people moved off the streets of Denver and into transitional housing from a site targeted by the city's House1000 initiative.They were leaving a large encampment and Curtis and 21st streets in downtown Denver Thursday morning. The encampment had received a notice saying all items would be removed from sidewalks next Tuesday. Mayor: Denver on track to get 1,000 homeless people into transitional housing But on Thursday, two days after the notices were posted, FOX31 saw a number of people voluntarily boarding a bus headed for transitional housing. Among them was Tracy Gulley.“I’m going to get me a place and I’m going to be taking me a shower and eating and sleeping right. And not worry about nothing else about myself,” Gulley said.Denver announced it will clear this homeless encampment at 21st and Curtis streets. (KDVR)Denver focusing on 'most vulnerable populations'This is the second encampment the city of Denver has focused on in Mayor Mike Johnston’s H...

Need help shoveling snow? Here's what you need to know

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- With snow expected this weekend, it might be time to dust off the old snow shovel. Most areas across the metro have rules when it comes to clearing sidewalks. In Denver, property owners must clear sidewalks within 24 hours after the snow stops falling. Denver to close 2 roads in LoDo this weekend Denver has inspectors to go out and mark sidewalks that haven’t been cleared. They will write citations if the sidewalk isn’t cleared after circling back. Business owners only have four hours to clear sidewalks. In Aurora, the 24-hour rule also applies unless the city declares a snow emergency, which gives you 48 hours."We connect neighbors with residents who are not able to shovel their own sidewalks," said Heidi Rodriguez of the Denver Agency for Human Rights and Community Partnerships.Denver's Snow Angels connects volunteers with those who are older, have a disability or can't afford to pay for a service. "We understand there's so many people out there who just need t...

‘Teen Wolf’ star Tyler Posey revealed as ‘Masked Singer’s’ Hawk

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:15 GMT

The one thing we love about Thursday nights? We’re one step closer to the weekend, and it’s time to say goodbye to another Masked Singer … but not before revealing the character’s alter ego for Harry Potter night.Jenny McCarthy: “I can’t stand it! Who is it?”Nick Cannon: “Star and heartthrob, Mr. Tyler Posey!”“The Masked Singer” saw another star get unmasked. This time it was “Teen Wolf” star Tyler Posey, who was revealed as the Hawk.Tyler Posey: “I’m super proud of how I played it all out and how I performed. And I had a great time, but I felt like I was robbed.”Tyler Posey (as Hawk, singing): “I tried before to tell her that the feelings I have for her in my heart.”Forget the unmasking. Tyler still says the chance to win the Golden Mask was totally worth it.Tyler Posey: “You’re performing in front of all these people, in a costume. No one knows who you are. You’r...

Heavily armed police surround home in search for suspect in the deadly Maine shootings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:15 GMT

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Heavily armed police surrounded a home Thursday as they searched for a U.S. Army reservist who authorities say killed 18 people and wounded 13 in a mass shooting at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine.“You need to come outside now with nothing in your hands. Your hands in the air,” police shouted through a megaphone outside the home owned by suspect Robert Card’s relative near the town of Bowdoin.Dozens of law enforcement officials had descended on the property, with extended announcements calling for Card and anyone in the home to come out into the driveway. In most instances when police execute warrants — even for suspects wanted for violent crimes — they move quickly to enter the home.“The announcements that are being heard over a loudspeaker are standard search warrant announcements when executing a warrant to ensure the safety of all involved,” state police spokesperson Shannon Moss said. “It is unknown whether Robert Card is in any of ...

Watertown field hockey team extends national record, hands Donahue 750th win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:15 GMT

WAKEFIELD — By earning a 7-0 Middlesex League win against Wakefield in the regular season finale on Thursday, make it 750 career wins and counting for longtime Watertown head coach Eileen Donahue.Molly Driscoll’s hat trick in the first quarter kicked off a milestone-filled night for the Raiders (17-0), extending their win streak to 70 games and their national-record shutout streak to 37.All seven goals came in the first nine minutes of play, but no highlight stood taller than Donahue reaching a win total just five other coaches in the country have before her. In 38 years of coaching, she is now 750-34-36 with 20 state titles.Only former Nauset and Harwich/Monomoy head coach Cheryl Poore also has 700-plus wins in Massachusetts.“I am proud of all the players that I coached, the coaches and the community for supporting us,” Donahue said. “We just had the superintendent come to our game for this moment. That really says a lot. It’s been a lot of hard work doing this, but you get kids to...

Maine police surround home in search for suspect in the fatal shooting of 18

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:15 GMT

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Heavily armed police surrounded a home Thursday as they searched for a U.S. Army reservist who authorities say killed 18 people and wounded 13 in a mass shooting at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine.“You need to come outside now with nothing in your hands. Your hands in the air,” police shouted through a megaphone outside the home owned by suspect Robert Card’s relative near the town of Bowdoin.Dozens of law enforcement officials had descended on the property, with extended announcements calling for Card and anyone in the home to come out into the driveway. In most instances when police execute warrants — even for suspects wanted for violent crimes — they move quickly to enter the home.The Lewiston Police Department identified Robert Card as a person of interest in a mass shooting at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine, on Oct. 25, 2023. (The Lewiston Police Department)“The announcements that are being heard over a loudspeaker are standard ...