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Many gather to see the corpse flower at Missouri Botanical Garden

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - From far and wide, young and old, with lines stretching out the door. Cameras are ready to grab the perfect picture, all looking for a closeup of a smelly flower."As we've been talking that plants been doing things,” said Emily Colletti, a horticulturist with the Missouri Botanical Garden. "They kind of pass gas."The plant's notoriety brings in guests for the sights and those just there for the smell."Right now, you can see the flies flying around, so there must be some kind of scent,” Colletti said.The corpse flower known as Octavia bloomed Sunday at 10:30 p.m. to a crowd of guests releasing its silent but deadly smell."Because they are endangered, because it doesn't happen very often, Because they're just very unique in themselves and very big. That's why they come to see it,” Colletti said. Pee-wee Herman star Paul Reubens dies at age 70 after cancer fight The plant blooms only once every one to two years keeping its burnt sunrise bloom for about 24 hours....

Federal officials gather in East St. Louis to welcome huge investment in MetroLink

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:42 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - At the Emerson Park Station on Monday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke aside Senator Dick Durbin and Congresswoman Cori Bush to announce $28 million allocated to improving public transit, with $196.3 million also going directly to Metro improvements, including a whole new set of rail vehicles.Buttigieg received a warm welcome Monday evening at a MetroLink station in East St. Louis, and the system's 30th anniversary was not the only thing federal and local officials reflected on."This very week just last year, St Louis got two months of rain in just six hours," said Congresswoman Cori Bush.There is a concern that severe weather events, such as flooding, could cause significant damage to the infrastructure in the region, including the MetroLink. Officials are worried that these occurrences may become more frequent and severe in the future."These once-in-a-millennium or once-in-a-lifetime events are happening more and more often," Buttigieg sai...

One dead in north Denver crash involving vehicle and pedestrian

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:42 GMT

One person has died Monday night in a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in north Denver, according to police.At 9:20 p.m., Denver police tweeted that the fatal crash occurred in the area of 45th Avenue and Pearl Street. One person was “pronounced deceased on the scene.”TRAFFIC: #Denver officers are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorist and a pedestrian in the area of 45th/Pearl. One person has been pronounced deceased on scene. Expect delays in the area. Alternate routes advised. pic.twitter.com/xnqhofzpsR— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) August 1, 2023Police said delays are to be expected in the area and advise motorists to take alternative routes.Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.

Hollywood Remembers Pee-wee Herman Actor Paul Reubens

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:42 GMT

Paul Reubens, best known for his portrayal and creation of Pee-wee Herman, reportedly died Sunday at the age of 70.The announcement was made Monday through Reubens’ Facebook page, noting a longtime battle with cancer.“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness,” the post said. “Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit. A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.”Paul Reubens on the January 15, 2010 cover of L.A. Weekly. (Photo by Kevin Scanlon for L.A. Weekly)Reubens had been battling cancer for six years, according to the post, which included a prepared message from the actor, apologizing for...

Oakland A’s trade reliever Sam Moll to Reds, utility player Jace Pederson to D-Backs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:42 GMT

The A’s made two trades on Monday, and could perhaps make some more ahead of Tuesday’s 3 p.m. PT trade deadline.Sam Moll has been one of the bright spots for the Oakland A’s in a rough 2023 season — until Monday, when he was traded to a contender.The A’s traded left-handed reliever Sam Moll, 31 to the Cincinnati Reds for right-handed pitching prospect Joe Boyle on Monday afternoon. Hours later, Oakland shipped utility player Jace Pederson and cash to the Arizona Diamondbacks for right-handed pitching prospect Chad Patrick.Moll, 31, has struck out 46 in 37.2 innings of relief work this season, going 0-3 with a 4.54 ERA in 45 appearances. The 5-foot-9 left-hander has improved as the season’s gone alone, and in eight appearances since the All-Star break, Moll has allowed just one run, four hits and three walks in 5.1 innings, striking out seven batters.Moll originally debuted with the A’s in 2017 before bouncing around several organizations in 2018-2021, including spending ...

Bob Lee was not slain in 'honor killing,' defense says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:42 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- An accused killer's defense attorneys flipped the script about what happened to Cash App founder Bob Lee. At Nima Momeni's preliminary hearing Monday, his new defense team said a motive and narrative released by prosecutors were false.The wealthy tech executive was stabbed to death in San Francisco near the Bay Bridge around 2:30 a.m. on April 4, 2023.Investigators said Momeni, 38, of Emeryville, attacked Lee because he was angry about Lee's "inappropriate" behavior with Momeni's sister, Khazar, at a party. Lee attended several parties in the hours leading up to his violent death. But defense attorney Saam Zangeneh said Momeni harbored no feelings of "malice" toward Lee, and therefore had no motive to kill the tech mogul. Homicide victim Bob LeeInstead, Momeni was enraged with a suspected drug dealer, Jeremy Boivin, who hosted one of the parties, the defense team said. Boivin gave Khazar three doses of GHB, also known as a "date rape drug," Zangeneh said. Sa...

China restricts civilian drone exports, citing Ukraine and concern about military use

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:42 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — China imposed restrictions Monday on exports of long-range civilian drones, citing Russia’s war in Ukraine and concern that drones might be converted to military use.Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s government is friendly with Moscow but says it is neutral in the 17-month-old war. It has been stung by reports that both sides might be using Chinese-made drones for reconnaissance and possibly attacks.Export controls will take effect Tuesday to prevent use of drones for “non-peaceful purposes,” the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement. It said some drone exports still will be allowed.China is a leading developer and exporter of drones. DJI Technology Co., one of the global industry’s top competitors, announced in April 2022 it was pulling out of Russia and Ukraine to prevent its drones from being used in combat.“The risk of some high specification and high-performance civilian unmanned aerial vehicles being converted to military use is constantly increasing,” the Mi...

Alvarez hits 3-run homer after Syndergaard exits with injury as Astros beat Guardians 7-3

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:42 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning to put Houston on top after Noah Syndergaard exited his Cleveland debut with an injury, and the Astros beat the Guardians 7-3 on Monday night.J.P. France pitched seven strong innings for Houston, which moved within a half-game of idle AL West-leading Texas.Cleveland fell one game under .500 and one game behind first-place Minnesota in the weak AL Central. Earlier Monday, the Guardians traded starting pitcher Aaron Civale to Tampa Bay for a minor league outfield prospect.Syndergaard, acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers last week, had allowed just two hits and Cleveland was up 2-0 when he walked Jose Altuve to start the sixth.Altuve stole second base, and Jeremy Peña then hit a ball that bounced off Syndergaard’s lower right leg.Syndergaard fielded the ball and got it to first for the out. But manager Terry Francona and a trainer were soon called to the mound to check on the right-hander. He threw a f...

Joey Votto helps Cincinnati Reds top Chicago Cubs 6-5 in opener of key NL Central series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:42 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Joey Votto, Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Will Benson each had two hits, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 on Monday night in the opener of a key four-game series between NL Central contenders.After Andrew Abbott struggled, six Cincinnati relievers combined for 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball. Buck Farmer (3-4) got five outs for the win, and All-Star Alexis Díaz worked the ninth for his 32nd save in 33 opportunities.Cincinnati (59-49) improved to 4-3 on a 10-game trip. It also increased its lead in the division to 1 1/2 games over Milwaukee.Dansby Swanson hit his 13th homer for third-place Chicago (53-53), and Yan Gomes had three of the team’s eight hits. But the Cubs were unable to overcome another shaky performance by Marcus Stroman (10-8).With the trade deadline looming on Tuesday, Chicago acquired infielder Jeimer Candelario and right-hander José Cuas in a pair of deals. Candelario, who made his big league debut with the Cubs in 2016, hit .2...

Man arrested for Gov. Polis death threat says he 'didn't mean to say that'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A 41-year-old Aurora man who threatened to put a bullet in the head of Colorado Governor Jared Polis told the Problem Solvers he wasn't serious."It was not a genuine threat. It never was. I never was going to do that," Jeromie Rose, who has been charged with retaliation against an elected official, said. Man accused of threatening to shoot Gov. Jared Polis What Rose called a stupid voicemail, Colorado State Patrol deemed a legitimate death threat when detectives arrested him for a felony.What Rose allegedly threatened PolisAccording to an arrest affidavit obtained by FOX31, Rose left two threatening voicemails on June 20 on the governor's front desk line. Rose can be heard in the recorded messages saying about Polis: "I'm sick of you, you know, being mean to homeless people, um, I'm just done with it. So. you know, I'm gonna go down there and I'm gonna (expletive) fire a whole bunch of rounds right in your (expletive) head, right in your (expletive) house. And, a...