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3rd Republican presidential debate is set for Nov. 8 in Miami, with the strictest qualifications yet

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:16 GMT

The third Republican presidential debate will be held in Miami on Nov. 8, a day after several states hold off-year elections, and candidates will be facing the most stringent requirements yet to take part.Participating candidates must secure 4% of the vote in multiple polls and 70,000 unique donors to earn a spot on the stage, the Republican National Committee said Friday. Party officials did not immediately respond to inquiries about who would moderate the debate.Details of the gathering come as the broad GOP field prepares for a second primary debate without their current front-runner. Former President Donald Trump, who also skipped the first debate last month, plans to meet with current and former union workers in Michigan instead of participating in the Sept. 27 debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.The requirements for the third debate will be more challenging to meet than the second. For the second debate, candidates need at least 3% in tw...

BSO capture suspect who fled from deputy in Lauderhill

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:16 GMT

A suspect who fled from a deputy was recaptured after a perimeter was established in Lauderhill.According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the suspect escaped in the area of 3051 NW 19th St., Friday morning. In an attempted to capture the suspect, a large perimeter was set up in the area.The suspect’s identity or why he was in custody has not been disclosed.

BSO search for 3 suspects accused of robbing victim at ATM in Lauderdale Lakes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:16 GMT

Several suspects are on the run after being accused of robbing a man at an ATM.7Skyforce hovered over the robbery attempt at a Bank of America ATM in Lauderdale Lakes, Friday morning.Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies, gathered outside the scene where, they said, three individuals tried to rob a man in the parking lot after he took out money.According to deputies, all three suspects took off when something went wrong.The search for the trio continues.

Emergency crews in Norwell respond over report of ‘copious amount of suspicious white powder’ being mailed to home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:16 GMT

Norwell firefighters and a hazmat team were called in Friday afternoon after receiving what officials said was a report of suspicious, white powder being mailed to a home.The Norwell Fire Department said around 2:30 p.m. that a “Tier 1 Hazmat incident” had occurred on Judges Hill Drive after a resident said they were mailed a “copious amount of suspicious white powder.”The department later said in an update that a Regional Hazmat team was also activated to assist as emergency crews responded.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.https://twitter.com/norwell_fire/status/1705288787893383388

Boston sports stars support ALS research at gala celebrating Pete Frates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:16 GMT

The stars were out Thursday night for a gala at TD Garden to support the fight against ALS.Current and former New England sports stars showed out to the event to honor Pete Frates, the man behind the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which raised $220 million for ALS research.The Bourque Family foundation hosted the Captain’s Ball, a black tie fundraiser to support ALS research. “Having his memory live on with a night like this and a lot of different nights the Frates have for Pete in terms of raising money is very special for all of us,” Bruins legend Ray Bourque said.Frates, a Beverly native and former Boston College baseball player, died following a battle with ALS in 2019. His mother said events like this mean so much to her family.“The first emotion is gratitude,” Nancy Frates said. “That’s what fuels us every day is the gratitude for everyone and what they do for us”Former Patriots Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski attended the event with his girlfriend Camille...

Manhunt underway in western Mass. after trooper struck, dragged by vehicle he attempted to stop

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:16 GMT

Massachusetts State Police say they are searching for a driver who allegedly struck and dragged a trooper in Holyoke.On social media, MSP officials said it was around 3 p.m. when a trooper was struck while trying to stop a vehicle in a rest stop on I-91 North.According to state police, the trooper was able to disengage, but was injured and later transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Meanwhile, authorities said the vehicle involved attempted to flee, but later crashed further up the highway, leading to the suspect running into a wooded area between I-91 and Route 5.Other details, including a description of the suspect, have not yet been released.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.https://twitter.com/MassStatePolice/status/1705306142954451218

Delivery driver crashes into pond in Middleton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:16 GMT

A car drove into a pond in Middleton, and the vehicle was towed out of the woods Friday.Emergency crews responded to the neighborhood to remove the vehicle. Jim Delaney, who lives in the neighborhood, said he was shocked to see the car.“I got a phone call from my wife, and she said there’s a lady in the swamp behind our house,” Delaney said. “I rushed home from work, and here we go, there’s a lady in the swamp in the back of my house.”Delaney said the driver said her GPS took her the wrong way.

Video of Elijah McClain’s stop by police shown as officers on trial in Black man’s death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:16 GMT

By COLLEEN SLEVIN and MATTHEW BROWN (Associated Press)BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — Elijah McClain’s mother left a Colorado courtroom in tears Friday after prosecutors showed video footage of the 23-year-old Black man pinned down by police officers during a fatal 2019 confrontation, which rose to prominence during nationwide protests over racial discrimination and excessive force in policing.Two officers from the Denver suburb of Aurora are on trial for manslaughter and other felony charges. The episode was captured by police body cameras, and prosecutors are leaning heavily on that footage to convince jurors that excessive force contributed to McClain’s death.On the night he was stopped, McClain was walking home from a convenience store wearing a runner’s mask. The officers were responding to a report of a “sketchy” person in the neighborhood. McClain wore the mask because anemia made him cold, relatives later said.The encounter quickly escalated and of...

Morgan Geekie looking to take next career step with Bruins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:16 GMT

When a player has the type of season Morgan Geekie had for the surprising Seattle Kraken as a fourth-line center last year, he could usually expect to get a modest bump in pay.Instead, the Kraken made Geekie a free agent, declining to give the restricted free agent a qualifying offer.That is more of a statement on what the financial landscape in the NHL last summer was than what the 25-year-old can bring as a player. You only have to look at the Bruins’ training camp roster to see that, with established NHLers Danton Heinen and Alex Chiasson here on PTOs, while Jesper Boqvist, who signed a one-year deal with the B’s, was made a free agent when the New Jersey Devils did not tender him a qualifying offer.It was still a surprise for a player like Geekie, whose career seemed to be on an upward trajectory.“I found out on Twitter, so that’s how I found about that,” said Geekie on Friday with a wry smile. “But it is what it is. At the end of the day, it’s a business...

Patriots-Jets injury report: OT Trent Brown cleared, 5 questionable for Pats

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:16 GMT

Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown has cleared concussion protocol and should be available to play Sunday at the Jets.The Pats removed Brown and wide receiver DeVante Parker from their final injury report Friday. They also listed five players as questionable, including cornerback Jonathan Jones and defensive lineman Christian Barmore.In New York, the Jets ruled out safety Tony Adams and listed three others as questionable. Both teams’ complete injury reports are below.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots losing ‘explosive player’ in placing Marcus Jones on injured reserve New England Patriots | Patriots offensive line sees positive news at practice ahead of Jets game New England Patriots | Patiots new QB Will Grier will have role Week 3 vs. Jets, Bill Belichick announces New England Patriots | Why Patriots signed Will Grier for third QB spot on 53-man roster New England Patriots | ...