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Panthers retooled offense designed to help No. 1 pick win

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:32 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers aren’t making any secrets about their plans to select a quarterback with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, even if they aren’t saying which one.So, this offseason has been about acquiring the right pieces to help him succeed when he arrives.In recent days the Panthers have agreed to terms with running back Miles Sanders, wide receiver Adam Thielen, tight end Hayden Hurst and backup quarterback and soon-to-be mentor Andy Dalton in free agency. They also plan to add another wide receiver who is a vertical threat in the draft or later on in free agency.“If you’re gonna go with a young quarterback, you have to have a running back, you have to have the tight end and you have to have the receivers,” Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said Monday. “We feel like we have the offensive line, and we have cemented the starting five.”Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud, Alabama’s Bryce Young, Florida’s Anthony Richardson or Kentucky’s Will Levis are the four...

In Trump probe, grand jury hears from potential last witness

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:32 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A grand jury heard from a potential final witness Monday in the investigation into Donald Trump as law enforcement officials accelerated security preparations in advance of a possible indictment and as fellow Republicans staked out positions in a criminal probe expected to shake up the 2024 presidential race.The testimony from Robert Costello, a lawyer who had a falling out with the key government witness in the Trump investigation, came as the grand jury that for months has been investigating Trump over hush money paid to a porn star during his 2016 campaign appeared to be wrapping up its work.Costello was invited to appear after saying he had information raising questions about the credibility of Michael Cohen, a key witness in the investigation who has already appeared multiple times before the grand jury. Costello’s testimony was expected to give the former president an indirect opportunity to make a case that he shouldn’t face criminal charges, though ther...

No. 3 Ohio St beats No. 6 UNC 71-69, advances to Sweet 16

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:32 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jacy Sheldon made a tiebreaking jumper in the lane with 1.8 seconds left to lift No. 3 Ohio State to a 71-69 win over No. 6 seed North Carolina on Monday and help the Buckeyes advance to the Sweet 16 for the second straight season.With the game tied, Sheldon took the pass from Eboni Walker and floated in the game-winning score. North Carolina had one final chance, but turned it over with a second remaining.Ohio State (27-7) saw its 12-point lead with 7:02 to go erased as the Tar Heels went on a 13-2 run midway through the fourth quarter. The Tar Heels did most of that run without star Deja Kelly, who exited midway through the final quarter with a leg injury. She went to the locker room, but returned to the court a short time later. Trailing 66-63, Kelly made two free throws before Paulina Paris made a layup in transition to give the Tar Heels (22-11) its first lead of the game with 2:09 left.Sheldon scored to give the Buckeyes the lead back with 1:07 left. She ...

AP source: Magic Johnson joins Harris’ bid for Commanders

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:32 GMT

Magic Johnson has joined Josh Harris’ bid to buy the NFL’s Washington Commanders, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because details of the bid are not being publicized.Johnson, a basketball Hall of Famer who has become a prominent executive, is already involved in sports ownership with stakes in Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles F.C. and the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks. He was also part of Harris’ unsuccessful bid to buy the Denver Broncos, who were instead sold to a group led by Walmart heir Rob Walton for a record $4.65 billion.The Commanders are expected to sell for more, which would be the highest price paid for a North American professional sports franchise. Forbes estimates the team is worth $5.6 billion.Harris along with partner David Blitzer owns the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and NHL’s New Jersey Devils. Washington-area billionaire Mit...

Dachshund taken from Prince George’s County porch reunited with family

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:32 GMT

A dog taken from its owner’s porch in Prince George’s County, Maryland, is now back with its family.Prince George’s County police released video of a woman who appeared to have taken Canela, a 5-year-old female dachshund, from a house on the 6200 block of Foster Street in District Heights on the morning of March 6.They said that a second person is believed to be involved, too.More Prince George’s County News More Local NewsAs of Monday, police said Canela had been reunited with her family after someone dropped her off at a pet store on Donnell Drive, where a store employee called police.An investigation into what happened is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call police at 301-516-5230 with case number 23-0013648.Below is surveillance footage of the woman accused of taking Canela.Source

Douglas County to build new walk-in crisis center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:32 GMT

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Douglas County just received nearly $630,000 to use toward mental health services in the county. The money comes from the final passage of the 2023 federal appropriations funding package."It is no surprise to parents that we are in the midst of a mental health crisis for our children," said Congressman Jason Crow who helped to secure the funds.According to the Colorado Health Institute, suicide is now the leading cause of death among people aged 10 to 24."It's unacceptable. So this investment, what it does is go to the root of the issue, to parent education, to violent interruption, to crisis intervention," Congressman Crow said. Which Denver mayoral candidate got the most from the Fair Elections Fund? With the help of these funds, Douglas County is partnering with AllHealth Network for two big projects. The first will be a new 24-hour walk-in crisis center near Interstate 25 and Lincoln Avenue. The facility will offer crisis support and counseling. ...

Raising the gun-buying age to 21 one step closer to law

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A bill that would raise to age to 21 to buy any gun in Colorado is one step closer to becoming law.Senate Bill 23-169 has already cleared the Senate. On Monday, it passed the House State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs committee in a 7-4 vote and now heads to the full chamber for debate. Want to help pollinators this spring? Expert suggests these tips "By increasing the minimum age for firearm purchase, we can protect Colorado kids and youth from senseless gun violence and improve public safety by reducing firearm-related homicides," bill sponsor Rep. Eliza Hamrick, D-Centennial, said in a statement.To bolster their proposal, Colorado Democrats have pointed to research that finds firearms are the leading cause of death for young people in the U.S. and that youth suicide by gun is on the rise. Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, the Colorado affiliate of the National Association for Gun Rights, has already sued over various gun reform efforts by state and local governm...

Missing Florida boaters found dead in lake near Legoland

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:32 GMT

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say they recovered the bodies of two boaters Monday afternoon, nearly two days after they went missing following an accident on a central Florida lake near the Legoland theme park.The bodies of Orlando Ortiz, 30, of Winter Haven, and Jeffrey Marrero, 34, of Auburndale, were located in Lake Eloise about 150 yards (meters) apart, according to a Polk County Sheriff’s Office news release.Sheriff Grady Judd previously said at a news conference that the two men had jumped into Winter Haven lake to save a third person from their group, a woman, who was struggling in the water. The men became separated from the boat and had not been seen since Saturday evening.The third person, 38-year-old Velcky Velazques, was rescued by sheriff’s deputies who had been summoned when a 10-year-old girl on the boat dialed 911 on a cellphone. That child and an 8-year-old girl remained on the boat as it drifted and were rescued safely by deputies aboard a fishi...

Sevenseas Swimwear has stylish and eco-friendly bikinis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:32 GMT

Still on the hunt for the perfect swimwear? No worries Sevenseas Swimwear has you covered. Their swimsuits are luxurious, full of comfort and eco-friendly. Collections are inspired by different locations around the world so they have something for wherever you are going. Don’t forget to grab a coverup for when you are on the go during your vacation.

New biographical drama ‘Tetris’ on Apple TV+

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:32 GMT

Tetris is based on the true story of American video game salesman Henk Rogers. The film takes us through the discovery of Tetris in 1988 and shows the risks of getting out of the Soviet Union to bring the game to the masses.Deco spoke with Taron Egerton who plays Rogers in the upcoming drama set to release on March 31st.