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2 dead in shooting at park in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood

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Seattle police said they're investigating a shooting at Cal Anderson Park. Two people were shot and killed at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle late Saturday, with another person transferred to a hospital in critical condition, police said. Seattle Police Department officials said on Twitter at about 10:30 p.m. that they were investigating a shooting at the Capitol Hill park. Seattle Police respond to Cal Anderson Park in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, on Sunday, April 30, 2023. KOMO Officials arrived on the scene to find three people with gunshot injuries, according to a statement. "Despite lifesaving efforts by police and Seattle Fire, one man was pronounced dead at the scene," police said. "Medics transported the two other victims to Harborview Medical Center where one man later died, while the other remains in critical condition." Police said they were searching for another man "who was involved but left the scene before officers arri

The whole village tries to гeѕсᴜe the boy who feɩɩ into the well where there are giant albino snakes (Video)

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Snakes are often seen as dапɡeгoᴜѕ creatures due to their ⱱeпomoᴜѕ Ьіteѕ and stealthy movements. However, these reptiles play a сгᴜсіаɩ гoɩe in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Snakes help control rodent populations and serve as a food source for larger ргedаtoгѕ. Despite their importance, snakes are often feагed and even kіɩɩed by humans. This article will exрɩoгe the importance of snakes in our ecosystem and the wауѕ in which we can help protect them. Snakes are important in the food chain as both ргedаtoгѕ and ргeу. They help control populations of small Animals , such as rodents and insects, which can саᴜѕe dаmаɡe to crops and spread dіѕeаѕe. Snakes are also ргeу for larger ргedаtoгѕ such as birds of ргeу, foxes, and coyotes. Without snakes , these ргedаtoгѕ may ѕtгᴜɡɡɩe to find enough food to survive. In addition to their ecological importance, snakes also have cultural significance in many societies. For example, the ouroboros, a serpent eаtіпɡ its own tail, is a symbo

China says India border stable, contrasting with Indian view

China's defense minister says conditions along the disputed high-altitude border with India are “stable overall,” in sharp contrast with the much more pessimistic view from New Delhi BEIJING -- China’s defense minister says conditions along the tense, high-altitude border with India are “ stable overall,” in sharp contrast with the far more pessimistic view from New Delhi. The remarks from Li Shangfu came in a statement issued shortly after a meeting Thursday with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh in New Delhi. “China and India have far more common interests than differences,” Li was quoted as saying. “At present, conditions on the China-Indian border are stable overall,” Li said. The sides should “take a long-term view, put the border issue at an appropriate place in bilateral relations, and promote the normalization of the border situation as soon as possible,” he said. In its own statement, India’s defense ministry quoted Singh as saying China had eroded the “entire basis”

Frank Lampard: ' I have no problem with Chelsea fans booing players'

FROM STAMFORD BRIDGE - Chelsea caretaker manager Frank Lampard has empathised with frustrated fans after they were beaten 2-0 by Brentford on Wednesday, insisting he is fine with them booing his admittedly low-on-confidence players . The Blues have lost all five matches since Lampard took caretaker charge earlier in April and remain stranded in 11th place in the Premier League table. A clearly out-of-sorts Chelsea fell behind to an own goal from Cesar Azpilicueta, before Bryan Mbeumo delivered the knockout blow late in the day. Lampard was accused of 'exonerating' his players in his post-match press conference, which was a suggestion he didn't take kindly to. "Have you not watched Brentford in the last two or three seasons? Have you not seen them go and win at Manchester City earlier in the season?" Lampard retorted. "Absolutely they [the fans] worry because they're used to 20 years of success and you want it more. I've no problem with the fans boo

Neurosurgeon found shot dead at Detroit home during well-being check

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A Michigan doctor has been found shot dead, sparking an investigation by Detroit police's homicide unit. A Michigan doctor has been found shot dead, sparking an investigation by Detroit police's homicide unit. The body of 53-year-old Devon Hoover was discovered when officers responded to a house for a well-being check on Sunday evening, Detroit police said. Authorities didn't immediately release more information. A Michigan doctor was found shot dead at a Detroit home, April 23, 2023. WXYZ MORE: 1-year-old girl shot, hospitalized in stable condition Hoover, a neurosurgeon, had "a special interest in the treatment of neck and back disorders," according to his employer, Ascension Michigan. Hoover "was a dedicated and well respected member of the Ascension Michigan family and will be greatly missed," Ascension Michigan said in a statement. "Our sincerest condolences and heartfelt prayers are with his family, friends and fellow associates during this

Major flooding along the Mississippi River, severe storms possible in Florida and Texas

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Significant flooding is happening along the Mississippi River this week, from Minneapolis to Davenport, Iowa. Significant flooding is happening along the Mississippi River this week, from Minneapolis to Davenport, Iowa. Several river gauges are in major flood stages and are under flood warnings for surrounding areas, as some spots could reach the highest river flooding levels in 20 years. McGregor, Iowa, may see historic flood ing, as the area is expected to crest just one foot under the all-time highest on record, which was set back in 1965. MORE: Why parts of America are 'certainly in a water crisis' and what can be done about it Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation Monday for 10 counties in the state, which allows state resources to be used to help with the flood ing. Chilly temperatures are expected across parts of the Ohio, the Tennessee Valley and into the Northeast on Tuesday morning. Frost and freeze alerts are in effect across eight states that could b

AmEx profits fall as higher spending offset by loan losses

American Express said its first-quarter profits fell by 13% from a year ago, despite record revenue in the quarter, as the credit card company had to set aside more than $1 billion for potentially bad loans NEW YORK -- American Express said its first-quarter profits fell by 13% from a year ago despite record quarterly revenue as the credit card company had to set aside more than $1 billion for potentially bad loans. The noticeable increase in loan loss reserves reflect the uncertain direction of where the economy is heading for many of the banks. AmEx's biggest credit card competitors also set aside money to cover potentially bad loans and have talked about how consumers are now carrying higher balances and aren't paying off their cards. The credit card giant earned a profit of $1.82 billion, or $2.40 a share. That's down from $2.1 billion, or $2.73 a share, a year earlier. The results missed analysts' forecasts of around $2.60 a share, according to FactSet. If AmEx had

Cruise line let passenger's body decompose, lawsuit says

A widow is suing a cruise line, alleging that it let her husband's body decompose after he died of a heart attack FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A widow and her family are suing Celebrity Cruises for allegedly mishandling her husband's body after he died while they were on a ship last year, saying it was left to decompose and they suffered extreme emotional trauma. After Marilyn Jones' husband of 55 years, Robert Jones, died of a heart attack Aug. 15 onboard the Celebrity Equinox, his body was stored for nearly a week inside a walk-in cooler normally used for beverages instead of a properly chilled morgue as she was promised, according to the federal lawsuit filed in Florida. That left the body bloated and green, and the family was unable to have an open-coffin funeral “which was a long standing family custom and was what his family had desired," the lawsuit says. Marilyn Jones, her two daughters and three grandchildren are seeking $1 million in damages. Celebrity Cruises d

Newcastle vs Tottenham - Premier League: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction

Newcastle United can make a giant leap towards UEFA Champions League qualification when they take on top-four rivals Tottenham Hotspur. The Magpies will end the weekend back in third place with victory against Spurs as Manchester United are away in FA Cup action. Tottenham are unlikely to rise or fall from fifth place due to the disparaging goal differences with the teams directly above and beneath them, though defeat at St James' Park will leave them with one hell of an uphill battle to reach the Champions League - they host Man Utd next Thursday before travelling to Liverpool. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Newcastle vs Tottenham. Where are Newcastle vs Tottenham playing? Location : Newcastle upon Tyne, England Stadium : St James' Park Date : Sunday 23 April Kick-off Time : 14:00 BST / 09:00 ET / 06:00 PT Referee : David Coote VAR : Neil Swarbrick Newcastle vs Tottenham H2H Results (Last Five Games) Newcastle : 1 win Tottenham : 2 wins Draws : 2 Last meeting:

Woman sentenced to 21 years for trying to kill lookalike with poisoned cheesecake

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On a late summer day in 2016, Viktoria Nasyrova traveled from Brooklyn to Queens so she could visit the Forest Hills home of Olga Tsvyk. She brought a special dessert. On a late summer day in 2016, Viktoria Nasyrova traveled from Brooklyn to Queens so she could visit the Forest Hills home of Olga Tsvyk. She brought a special dessert with her. The two women had a lot in common. They were both Russian speakers, both had dark hair, similar complexions and shared other physical traits. The two women sat down to eat the cheesecake Nasyrova had brought and, soon after, Tsvyk felt sick and passed out. Her last memory was of seeing Nasyrova walking around her room, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. An empty plastic container, which used to contain a piece of cheesecake, was found to contain poison used by Viktoria Nasyrova in a bid to kill a woman and steal her identity. Queens District Attorney's Office The following day, Tsvyk was discovered unconscious in her bed with

The last time Bayern Munich overturned a first leg deficit in the Champions League

Bayern Munich have the simple task of overturning a three-goal deficit when they host Manchester City in their Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday night. The Thomas Tuchel era in Bavaria has started rather inconspicuously after Bayern's ruthless top officials opted to part ways with project boss Julian Nagelsmann in favour of the 2021 Champions League winner. Their plan far exceeds the here and now in regards to the appointment, but Bayern have already exited the DFB-Pokal under Tuchel's watch and are at severe risk of being dumped out of Europe, too. Die Roten aren't too familiar with first leg deficits in the Champions League, and they'll have to pull off something quite remarkable if they're to advance into the semi-finals at City's expense. Here's a reminder of the last time Bayern overturned a first leg deficit in Europe. When was the last time Bayern Munich overturned a first leg deficit in the Champions League? Porto were not exp

Jurgen Klopp claims Leeds thrashing was 'best game' Liverpool have played this season

Jurgen Klopp has affirmed his belief that Liverpool's performance in their 6-1 demolition of Leeds United on Monday was the best performance they've put in all season. The Reds have endured a rather miserable campaign following their successful 2021/22 season, falling way below expectations and in desperate need of a squad rebuild. They managed to put their crisis to one side on Monday with a dominant display at Elland Road, hitting struggling Leeds for six. Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez grabbed goals either side of braces from Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota, while Trent Alexander-Arnold returned to form with a pair of assists. Read the latest Liverpool news here feed Speaking to Sky Sports post-match, Klopp was full of praise for his side's efforts. "I think it's the best game we've played this season from all different perspectives," Klopp said. "We forced a lot of errors, sensational goals and counter-pressing, the best game for long time. "There

6 children rescued near water diversion tunnel in Auburn, Massachusetts

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Six teenagers were rescued near a diversion water tunnel in Auburn, Massachusetts, after authorities said the group was unable to "make it back to land on their own." Six teenagers were rescued near a diversion water tunnel in Auburn, Massachusetts, after authorities said the group was unable to "make it back to land on their own," according to a statement from the Auburn Fire Department Sunday evening. The Auburn Fire Department said it received a 911 call at 4:15 p.m. Sunday from the teens, who said they were able to exit the water tunnel , but were cold and wet, and were unable to go any further. Members of the Auburn Fire Department help rescue teenagers near a diversion water tunnel in Auburn, Massachusetts, on March 16, 2023, in a photo supplied by the Auburn Fire Department. Auburn Fire Department After the Auburn Police Department was able to geolocate them by pinging a cell phone of one of the teens, emergency personnel arrived at the scene, and used a