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Mega Millions jackpot grows to $640 million, among highest in lottery game’s history

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:58:23 GMT

The Mega Millions top prize has grown again to an estimated $640 million after there was no winner of the lottery’s latest giant jackpot.The numbers drawn late Friday night were: 10, 24, 48, 51, 66 and gold Mega Ball 15.The estimated $640 million jackpot in the next drawing would only be distributed to a winner who chooses an annuity paid over 29 years. Nearly all grand prize winners opt to take a cash payout, which for Tuesday night’s drawing is an estimated $328 million.Despite the game’s long odds of 1 in 302.6 million, players continue to purchase tickets as the size of the grand prize grows.The last time a Mega Millions player hit the top prize was April 18.Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as in Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.The Associated Press

Long Island serial killer probe not over after architect is charged in 3 of 11 deaths

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:58:23 GMT

RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities on Long Island are vowing to continue investigating a string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders after charging an architect in the deaths of three of the 11 victims. Rex Heuermann, 59, is accused of killing Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello over a decade ago. He is also considered the prime suspect in the death of another woman, Maureen Brainard-Barnes. Their bodies were bound and hidden in thick underbrush along a remote beach highway across the bay from the Massapequa Park community where Heuermann has lived all his life. Investigators have said it’s unlikely just one person killed all the victims. “We’re going to continue to work, investigate, and try to get a small measure of closure for all the victims’ families,” Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said. Heuermann, 59, was arrested late Thursday, a year and a half after authorities formed an interagency task force with investigators from the FBI, a...

Twins edge A’s, 5-4, to retake first in AL Central

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:58:23 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. — Joey Gallo hit a go-ahead, two-run homer run off of reliever Shintaro Fujinami in the ninth inning, and Jhoan Duran pitched a sketchy ninth for his 13th save as the Twins eked past the A’s on Friday night, 5-4, in front of an announced 7,923 at Oakland Coliseum.Donovan Solano started the ninth inning with a double to left field. After a strikeout by Byron Buxton, Gallo hit an 0-1 pitch from Fujinami (5-8) into the Budweiser seats in right field, his 16th homer of the season as the Twins retook climbed back to .500 and reclaimed sole possession of first place in the American League Central.Cleveland started the day a half-game up on the Twins but blew a 4-0 lead in a 12-4 loss at Texas.The A’s chased Twins starter Kenta Maeda after three innings, and the Twins twice left the bases loaded. But Emilio Pagan, Jordan Balazovic, Jovani Moran and Griffing Jax combined to throw four scoreless innings.Jax (5-6) earned the victory with a 1-2-3 ninth.Duran allowed a run...

WATCH: Massive wildfire grows to 2,800 acres in Riverside County

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:58:23 GMT

Firefighters are battling a large fast-moving wildfire that erupted in Moreno Valley on Friday.Named the “Rabbit Fire,” the brush fire is located near the intersection of Alessandro Boulevard and Jack Rabbit Trail, in the community of Lakeview. It was initially reported as 20 acres with a rapid rate of spread just shortly before 4 p.m. The flames later spread to around 600 acres by 6 p.m. before exploding to 1,500 acres around 7 p.m., Cal Fire officials confirmed. By 7:30 p.m., the fire grew to around 2,815 acres. Zero percent containment is reported so far.Located in a grass and brush-heavy area, a private ranch property is being threatened by the moving flames. Fire crews have surrounded the property with flame retardant.“All of a sudden, I see this puff of smoke come up and all chaos broke loose,” said Emmanuel Castro, a Moreno Valley resident. “The whole hill caught on fire then across the street and then it jumped to my lawn. My horse was over there pasturing and I had to save ...

Athletics fall to Twins in Soderstrom-Gelof debuts on Gallo homer in ninth

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:58:23 GMT

OAKLAND — Joey Gallo hit a two-run home run with one out in the ninth Friday night to spoil the debut of prospects Tyler Soderstrom and Zack Gelof as the Minnesota Twins beat the Athletics 5-4 at the Coliseum before a crowd of 7,923.Gallo’s homer, his 16th of the season, came on an 0-1 pitch against Shintaro Fujinami (5-8), who had pitched well in games out of the bullpen heading into the All-Star break and had induced an inning-ending double play against Carlos Correa to end the eighth.The Athletics fell to 25-68 with their fifth straight defeat. Minnesota evened its record at 46-46 to go one game up on Cleveland in the A.L. Central.The A’s rallied for a run in the ninth against Minnesota closer Jhoan Duran on a pinch-hit double and a run-scoring single by J.J. Bleday, but Seth Brown was retired on a ground ball to second with two runners aboard to end the game.Griffin Jax (5-6) was the winning pitcher for Minnesota, with Duran picking up his 13th save.Fujinami wa...

Shocking discovery made inside unattended SF backpack

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:58:23 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Officers discovered an unattended backpack in the SoMa neighborhood Thursday, the San Francisco Police Department said on Twitter. The bag police discovered on 7th Street and Mission Street was full of narcotics. Police seized 254.3 grams of heroin, 287.2 grams of methamphetamine and 603.4 grams of fentnayl. A photo of the backpack and the contents inside it can be seen below.(San Francisco Police Department)The amount of fentanyl (~600,000 milligrams) seized could potentially kill approximately 300,000 people. According to the DEA, two milligrams of fentanyl can be lethal. The discovery was made on the same day Mayor London Breed said the majority of people arrested for drugs are not from the city. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: ...

SF health officials give update on drug overdoses

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:58:23 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The alarming number of fentanyl overdose deaths continues to grow this year in San Francisco. Fifty-three people died of overdoses in June, and 78 fatally overdosed in May."This year-to-date in San Francisco, almost 80% of our preliminary overdose deaths are due to fentanyl," said Dr. Grant Colfax, Director of the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Shocking discovery made inside unattended SF backpack Colfax described why fentanyl is in a class by itself when it comes to addictive drugs."Fentanyl is a game changer," he said. "It is more deadly, more addictive and harder to recover from than other drugs that we've dealt with in the past. Due to its potency, a very small amount can kill someone"Dr. Hillary Kunins, the Director of Behavioral Health Services for the City of San Francisco, outlined key steps the DPH is taking to reduce the risks of overdose deaths. "We have trained, as well as our partners, on how to recognize an overdose and use Naloxo...

Fairfield girl, 14, missing after getting into rideshare car

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:58:23 GMT

(KRON) -- The Fairfield Police Department is looking for a 14-year-old girl who has been missing since Thursday. Boy, 8, injured in Oakland freeway shooting Brooke Mellomida of Fairfield was last seen leaving Regatte Circle at 5 p.m. Thursday. She was heading to an unknown destination using rideshare (Uber/Lyft), FPD said. The car is a Hyundai Elantra sedan with the California license plate 8PZU706. Brooke was wearing a gray sweatshirt and dark-colored jeans. She stands 5-foot-6 and weighs 175 pounds. She has brown hair partially dyed blue and blue eyes.Police were able to ping her phone near Laurel Creek Park and Cement Hill at about 4:55 p.m. Friday, but Brooke was not there. KRON ON is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Anyone with informatio...

DC-area storm damage stops trains for hours, knocks off power for thousands

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:58:23 GMT

Despite the withering impact of storms across the District, Maryland and Virginia, officials are still seeing serious impacts on traffic and power for consumers across the region. Here’s the latest.Amtrack trains are beginning to move after being stuck for hours near Burke, Virginia.Officials assist with storm damage clean up across the D.C. metro area.Over 7,000 were without power in portions of Northern Virginia and D.C.’s Maryland suburbs.Officials report ongoing cleanup after significant damage from Friday night storms tore a roof off a District building, downed several trees and powerlines in Prince George’s and Montgomery County, Maryland, and even pushed hail into northern Virginia.While the winds and rains have calmed, and most of the region isn’t being pelted by rain, impacts on local commuters and families continue to be felt.Amtrak riders are seeing continuing impacts from damaging winds and rains, with trains delayed between Fairfax Station and Ma...

Shohei Ohtani allows 4 earned runs, takes the loss in the Astros’ 7-5 win over the spiraling Angels

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:58:23 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani allowed four earned runs on five hits and left the mound in the sixth inning shortly before Mauricio Dubon’s tiebreaking two-run single in the Houston Astros’ 7-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.Ohtani (7-5) was pulled after he walked Corey Julks to open the sixth, consulting with the Angels’ training staff before his exit. The Angels didn’t say whether Ohtani’s pitching hand was injured, but the two-way superstar’s final start before the All-Star break ended because of a finger blister, and he also dealt with a cracked fingernail last month.Ohtani, who allowed three walks and struck out seven, stayed in the game as a hitter and delivered two singles at the plate, but his spiraling Angels have lost a season-high six straight and 10 of 11.After Ohtani left, reliever Jacob Webb allowed Dubon’s clutch single and Jose Abreu’s RBI single. The Astros’ bullpen then hung on for a w...