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At least 80 people were killed in an attack in northern Nigeria. Police arrested 7 suspects

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:18 GMT

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The death toll from an attack by dozens of gunmen in north central Nigeria’s Plateau state has reached 80, local authorities said Thursday, with survivors still searching for bodies days after the incident.The gunmen targeted several villages in the remote Mangu district of Plateau during the attack that started Monday and lasted till Tuesday, according to residents. Burials continued on Thursday in parts of Mangu located 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Jos, the state capital.The police told The Associated Press seven suspects had been arrested. It was a “situation of sporadic shooting across a vast area of different villages,” said Alabo Alfred, the command spokesman.The security crisis in the north-west and central regions of the country has stifled Nigeria’s development, despite its status as Africa’s largest economy and one of its top oil producers. After decades of conflict, current and former pastoralists from the Fulani tribe took up arms against far...

Former Aurora officer charged in deadly crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:18 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Former Aurora Police Officer Eduardo Landeros has been charged with two felonies in a deadly crash that happened in March, FOX31's Alex Rose has learned.The charges against Landeros are vehicular homicide and criminally negligent homicide. The crash happened at the intersection of East Bates Avenue and South Chambers Road around 8:20 p.m. on March 4. Landeros' police SUV collided with a Toyota Corolla causing the Chevrolet Tahoe to roll several times, leaving the officer trapped. Patrol car black box expected to have information on deadly Aurora crash Landeros spent the night in the hospital after the crash and was released the next morning. The driver of the Corolla was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.Investigation into crashLanderos was responding to a call of a reported break-in. Colorado State Patrol investigated the crash and said it was a nonemergency call, and Landeros did not have lights and sirens activated.Investigator...

Denver museum closing exhibit, issues healing statement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:18 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is closing the North American Indian Cultures Hall after several decades in existence. "Despite collaboration with Indigenous representatives during its creation and ongoing efforts by curators, conservators, and others to update and improve various parts of the Hall, we acknowledge that it remains problematic. We understand that the Hall reinforces harmful stereotypes and white, dominant culture," the museum said in an email to members. Denver rent down 2% year over year, rent growth slowing nationally The museum issued a healing statement about the decision saying, in part:As part of that process, Museum staff and Indigenous community partners are working to respectfully close this Hall and to reimagine exhibition, curation, collecting, programming, and conservation practices with respect to Indigenous cultural histories, heritage, and belongings.There is a QR code that visitors can find in the statement for feedback, w...

Crews remove banner plane wreckage amid fatal crash probe; pilot ID’d, 911 calls released

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:18 GMT

Crews removed the scorched remnants of a banner plane from a Hollywood roadway, as authorities proceed with their investigation into the factors that led to a fatal crash in Hollywood, claiming the life of a pilot.Shortly after 1 p.m. on Thursday, authorities hauled away the aircraft and reopened South Park Road, spanning from Hollywood Boulevard to Johnson Street.While lingering questions surround the cause of the tragic crash, 7News learned that the pilot had recently been recruited by Aerial Banners, Inc.He was identified as Mitchell Knaus.“[He had] approximately 325 total hours of flight experience were logged by him. He had joined the company a fortnight ago and possessed an estimated 13-15 hours of experience with this particular make and model of aircraft,” revealed Brian Rayner from the National Transportation Safety Board.The plane, identified as a yellow Piper PA-25 Pawnee, was en route from North Perry Airport to the beach when it inexplicably crashed on a roa...

Manhunt underway after shots fired in parking lot of West Miami-Dade shopping center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:18 GMT

Authorities are searching for a person who is accused of shooting a man in the parking lot of Midway Crossings in West Miami-Dade, Thursday afternoon.Police believe the suspect is a white male with a slim build. After the incident, the suspect fled the scene in a red vehicle, heading southbound.7Skyforce hovered over the scene, located in the 7000 block of West Flagler Street, where caution tape and police presence was visible in the parking lot. The victim was rushed to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital. His condition is unknown.Police are encouraging anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of the suspect to come forward and contact local law enforcement immediately.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

New College of Florida graduates to hold alternative commencement ceremony

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:18 GMT

(CNN) — Graduates at the New College of Florida will hold an alternative commencement ceremony Thursday evening in protest of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ takeover of the college.The alternative ceremony will be a private event, students say, held at an undisclosed location in Sarasota, where the school is based. The small liberal arts college has been known to offer a welcoming environment to LGBTQ students.New College graduates told CNN they wanted a ceremony where they could have freedom of expression and feel celebrated without the influence of the college’s conservative leadership. Some also rejected the college’s decision to tap Dr. Scott Atlas, a former Covid-19 adviser to President Donald Trump, to deliver the keynote speech at the official graduation set for Friday.Maya Wiley, president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, will speak at the alternative ceremony Thursday.“I am honored to be joining you to celebrate your academic achievements & your bravery,” Wil...

Truck driver hospitalized after rollover crash blocks I-75 exit ramp to Miramar Parkway; NB lanes closed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:18 GMT

Crews have taken a driver to the hospital after a tractor-trailer rolled over along Interstate 75 in Miramar, blocking an exit ramp to Miramar Parkway and leading to multiple lane closures.Miramar Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene of the crash near the northbound lanes, at around 3:30 p.m., Thursday.7SkyForce captured the overturned tractor-trailer and the debris that it was carrying scattered on the side of the road against a guardrail.Paramedics have transported the driver of the truck to an area hospital in unknown condition.As of 4:40 p.m., I-75 remained closed northbound, and Miramar Parkway was shut down westbound near the scene of the crash, causing considerable traffic backups. Officials urge drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Miami-Dade County man hospitalized after shark attack while spearfishing in Marathon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:18 GMT

A man from Miami-Dade County had a terrifying encounter when he was bitten by a shark while spearfishing off the coast of Marathon. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 3 p.m., Thursday afternoon. The 20-year-old unidentified man, accompanied by two others, was rushed back to shore on a private boat and brought to the Sunset Grille & Raw Bar. A Trauma Star helicopter landed on the iconic Seven Mile Bridge and was able to transport the man to Jackson South Medical Center in Miami.Details about the man’s condition are not currently available.Although shark attacks are uncommon in the Florida Keys, authorities urge everyone to stay vigilant and follow safety protocols when engaging in ocean activities.Local law enforcement and marine experts are actively investigating the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the encounter.

Police find missing 30-year-old woman from Miramar in Miami

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:18 GMT

A South Florida woman who had been missing for a month has been found, police said. Thirty-year-old Courtney Babb, who had been missing since April 16, was located, Thursday afternoon, according to Miramar Police.Babb’s family on Tuesday pleaded for the public’s help at the Miramar Police Station.According to detectives, she was found on a bench at a bus stop in the City of Miami.Someone spotted Babb and called police. After being found by police, Babb was Baker Acted. Her family knows she’s in the hospital receiving treatment.

Boston city councilor calls on colleague, Ricardo Arroyo, to step down after Rachael Rollins reports

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:18 GMT

The fallout continued Thursday after two federal reports found US Attorney Rollins interfered in last year’s Suffolk County District Attorney race to help then-candidate Ricardo Arroyo. As Rollins prepares to resign her position, Arroyo is now facing calls to step down from his seat on the Boston City Council representing the city’s District 5. “Disappointment isn’t a strong enough word,” said Boston City Councilor At-Large Erin Murphy.Murphy spoke to 7NEWS on Thursday. She said revelations of Arroyo’s actions are a distraction and cause distrust of the council. “I think he should seriously consider stepping down,” Murphy said. “I think he should ask himself if he is the right person in this moment to meet the needs of the people of District 5 and also in the city of Boston.”Rollins previously served as the Suffolk County District Attorney before her appointment as U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts prompted a race for the DA position. Arroyo and then-acting Distric...