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Who is Drew Bannister? AHL Thunderbirds coach takes over for Blues

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Drew Bannister is the interim head coach of the St. Louis Blues after the team fired Craig Berube from the role Tuesday evening. Bannister will report to St. Louis on Wednesday and coach his first game Thursday as the Blues host the Ottawa Senators. Berube, the only coach to ever lead the Blues to a Stanley Cup title, is out after six seasons. Prior to his promotion, Bannister had served as head coach of the AHL Springfield Thunderbirds for three seasons. He guided the affiliate to a 93-58-19 regular-season record and helped them reach the Calder Cup Final in 2022, the AHL's equivalent to the Stanley Cup Final. Bannister had 164 games of NHL experience as a defenseman from 1996-2002. He played in several European leagues after that, including teams in Finland, Russia, and Germany, before retiring as a player in 2012. Bannister's coaching career began quickly after that, spending three seasons with the Ontario Hockey League's Owen Sound as an assistant and working his way...

County Roads led Ruby Leigh into the top five on 'The Voice'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A Lincoln County teenager has advanced to the top five, securing a spot among the best contestants in 'The Voice' competition. Ruby Leigh achieved this milestone on 'The Voice' when she sang 'Take Me Home, Country Roads,' a song by John Denver.Leigh's coach is Reba McEntire, and for the final round, McEntire has Jacquie Roar and Leigh left on her team. The other three contestants are Mara Justine, Huntley, and Lila Forde.THE VOICE -- " Live Semi-Final Results" Episode 2421B -- Pictured: (l-r) Jacquie Roar, Lila Forde, Ruby Leigh, Mara Justine, Huntley -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC via Getty Images)Leigh sang her rendition of 'You Lie,' originally by McEntire, to earn her place in the top nine spotlight the week before. Now in the top five, she needs America’s vote to be crowned the winner.“It’s up to America to vote for their favorites through to the final show of five artists, where America picks the winner through their votes,” Leigh said in a previous interview with F...

Opinion: Bill to protect the Dolores River leaves out critical land in Montrose and Mesa counties

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:48 GMT

As you read these words, the Dolores River flows through the rugged desert expanse of Western Colorado, weaving life into the Dolores River Canyon Country and beyond.The meandering river and adjacent sandstone canyons and Ponderosa pine forests represent one of the most biodiverse regions in Colorado. A rich ecosystem of plants and wildlife relies on the Dolores River – including native fish, river otters, beavers, black bears, mountain lions, bighorn sheep, and songbirds. It is also a lifeline for the Southwestern United States, connecting to the Colorado River system and sustaining the lives of 40 million people.Today, drought and overuse pose an existential threat to the Dolores River. Once a mighty river that regularly flooded its banks, now you can walk along exposed rocks that once lay beneath its flow. This transformation paints a vivid picture of the impacts of climate change—a change that compels us to protect this natural wonder.For over a decade, community leaders, conser...

After recalls and infections, experts say safer eyedrops will require new FDA powers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:48 GMT

By MATTHEW PERRONE (AP Health Writer)WASHINGTON (AP) — When you buy eyedrops at a U.S. store, you might assume you’re getting a product made in a clean, well-maintained factory that’s passed muster with health regulators.But repeated recalls involving over-the-counter drops are drawing new attention to just how little U.S. officials know about the conditions at some manufacturing plants on the other side of the world — and the limited tools they have to intervene when there’s a problem.The Food and Drug Administration is asking Congress for new powers, including the ability to mandate drug recalls and require eyedrop makers to undergo inspections before shipping products to the U.S. But experts say those capabilities will do little without more staff and resources for foreign inspections, which were a challenge even before the COVID-19 pandemic forced regulators to skip thousands of visits.“The FDA is not getting its job done in terms of drug qual...

Photo released of man accused of raping minor inside her home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:48 GMT

Police in Culver City are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a man who sexually assaulted a juvenile after entering a residence in the Blair Hills community.  The incident, according to a news release from the Culver City Police Department, occurred on Dec. 2. The adult male suspect allegedly entered the residence at around 2-3 a.m., assaulted the victim and left the residence approximately four to five hours later, at around 7 a.m., on foot.  Police responded to the Blair Hills residence at around 7:45 a.m. after receiving a call about the sexual assault. Police in Culver City are searching for the photographed suspect for an alleged sexual assault of a minor on Dec. 2, 2023. (CCPD)“Officers immediately canvassed the surrounding area for witnesses and additional evidence and recovered video evidence that shows the suspect leaving the area,” the release stated.  The man is described as white or Hispanic with an average height and build,...

Tesla recalls more than 2 million vehicles to fix Autopilot issue

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:48 GMT

Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles across its model lineup to fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot.Documents posted Wednesday by U.S. safety regulators say the company will send out a software update to fix the problems.The recall comes after a two-year investigation by U.S. auto safety regulators into a series of crashes that happened while the Autopilot partially automated driving system was in use. Some were deadly.FILE - The Tesla company logo shines off the rear deck of an unsold 2020 Model X at a Tesla dealership, April 26, 2020, in Littleton, Colo. On Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, Virginia authorities determined that a Tesla was operating on its Autopilot system and was speeding in the moments leading to a crash with a crossing tractor-trailer last July that killed the Tesla driver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says its investigation found Autopi...

Man found fatally stabbed in Victorville parking lot drove self there, SBSD says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:48 GMT

A Victorville woman has been arrested after a man was found fatally stabbed in a Rite Aid parking lot Monday evening.The victim, 63-year-old Charles Malone, also of Victorville, was stabbed in the 15800 block of Papago Place and drove himself to the drug store parking lot, where he was found unconscious, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said in a news release. Malone, who had been stabbed in the torso, was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.Investigators said the assailant was 35-year-old Christina Correa. She was arrested on a murder charge and is being held without bail at the West Valley Detention Center. She is due to appear in Victorville Superior Court on Thursday.Anyone with information is urged to call 909-890-4904. To report information anonymously, call WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.

Frosty Nights: Arts Calendar December 14-20

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:48 GMT

As the days are at their shortest and the frosty nights go on, get warm with spoken word performances at the museum, meaningful music inside historic architecture, a gallery conversation on art in community, a Pop-infused artistic celebration of a Hollywood icon’s centennial, and a seasonal and saucy variety show. Plus a photography show about fallible human memory, intimate large-scale paintings, a pair of fascinating book parties on architectural and anatomical sculpture, and a hands-on ceramics playdate that may even yield something gift-worthy.John Baldessari at the Broad: Buildings=Guns=People-Desire, Knowledge, and Hope (with Smog), 1985, black-and-white and color photographs with vinyl paint and oil tint, mounted on five panels, 185 1/16 x 446 1/8 in (Photo: Douglas M. Parker Studio)Thursday, December 14Smog Check Thursdays: Amelia Ada + Clement Goldberg + Naz Riahi at The Broad. Literary readings as well as spoken word and acoustic performances against the backdrop of the Jo...

Want to visit Yosemite this summer? You’ll need a reservation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:48 GMT

Does the wilderness feel less wild when it must be scheduled?Summer visitors driving to Yosemite National Park will soon find out, when the park moves to a reservation-only entry system, like movie theaters and theme parks.Overwhelmed by last year’s crush of visitors, the popular park will also require advance booking of vehicles on spring and autumn weekends, according to a plan announced by the Park on Wednesday. Reservations will open at 8 a.m. on Jan. 5.The plan is based on the past four years of experience, as well as public feedback and lessons learned from other national parks, said Superintendent Cicely Muldoon.Reservations were required during the COVID pandemic, then again due to many construction projects that restricted access to certain areas of the park this year.It enhanced the wilderness experience, rather than detracting from it, she said.“The people who were able to get reservations absolutely loved it,” experiencing giant sequoia groves, wilderness and waterfalls ...

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts near its record ahead of the Fed’s announcement on rates

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:48 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting near its all-time high Wednesday, ahead of an afternoon announcement from the Federal Reserve that could show whether all the optimism is warranted.The S&P 500 was 0.2% higher in morning trading and is 3% below its record set early last year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 24 points, or 0.1%, as of 11:28 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.1% higher.Big Tech stocks were helping to lead the way after getting some relief from easing yields in the bond market. Treasury yields sank after a report showed inflation at the wholesale level was a touch cooler last month than economists expected, and Nvidia rose 1.3%.They helped offset an 8.4% loss for Pfizer, which gave a revenue forecast for 2024 that was weaker than analysts expected. Much of the shortfall was due to expectations for its COVID-19 vaccine and treatment.Tesla slipped 3.2% after recalling more than 2 million vehicles across its model lineup to fix a defective ...