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'Life Goes On' actress Andrea Fay Friedman dies at 53

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:25 GMT

(WJW) – Andrea Fay Friedman, who was best known for her groundbreaking role on television's “Life Goes On” in the early 1990s, has died at 53, according to multiple reports.According to the New York Times and Variety, Friedman, who had Down syndrome, died on Sunday in her Santa Monica, California, home from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. People born with Down syndrome have a greater risk of developing the disease, especially as they get older, according to the Alzheimer's Association. The 5 highest-earning bachelor’s degrees in the US: new Census data Friedman's father, Hal Friedman, confirmed the news, telling The New York Times that the disease left his daughter unable to speak for the past year. Andrea Fay Friedman graduated from West Los Angeles Baptist High School and studied philosophy at Santa Monica College for two years, according to The Times.Having Down syndrome and playing a main role in “Life Goes On” was revolutionary in 1992 and led to a number of portra...

Chicago man pleads guilty in shooting of three undercover federal officers.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:25 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man has pleaded guilty to charges in a 2021 drive-by shooting of three undercover law enforcement officers that he mistook for rival gang members, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.Eugene “Gen Gen” McLaurin, 31, entered the plea Tuesday to three counts of assaulting a federal officer and two counts of using a firearm during a crime of violence, prosecutors said.Each firearm count is punishable by 10 years to life in prison and each assault count is punishable by up to 20 years, prosecutors said. U.S. District Judge Manish Shah scheduled sentencing for March 13, 2024. Man dies after being found shot on street in West Loop McLaurin has been detained in federal custody since his arrest in 2021.The shootings occurred on the morning of July 7, 2021, when two agents from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and an ATF Task Force officer were driving in an unmarked vehicle while conducting a covert federal investigation on...

St. Paul officer shot in leg, suspect ‘down,’ according to initial reports

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:25 GMT

An officer in St. Paul was shot and wounded in the leg Thursday and a suspect was reported to be “down” with CPR being performed, according to initial emergency radio dispatches.The incident happened before 2:30 p.m. in the area of Cretin and Marshall avenues. Police recovered a gun at the scene, according to a police radio dispatch.Additional information wasn’t immediately available.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | 25 schools, 9 Jewish facilities ‘swatted’ with threats about bombings, shootings, says MN law enforcement Crime & Public Safety | In final budget vote, St. Paul council approves mayor’s plan to erase $100M in medical debt Crime & Public Safety | Man found dead in wreckage of South St. Paul house explosion was owner’s son, family says Crime & Public Safety | Copper thefts darken St. Paul streets … and now also hamper phone, Internet service ...

Def Leppard and Journey book return trip to Target Field in August

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:25 GMT

Retro rockers Def Leppard and Journey are hitting the road together for a joint summer tour that will see them return to Minneapolis’ Target Field on Aug. 19 with support from the Steve Miller Band.Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Dec. 15 through Axs. Fans can register at defleppardjourney2024.com for a presale that starts at 10 a.m. Dec. 14. Citi cardholders also have access to a presale that starts at 10 a.m. Dec. 13. Neither the promoter nor the venue announced ticket prices.Formed in England in 1977, Def Leppard went on to become one of the biggest acts of the ’80s with a long list of hits that include “Photograph,” “Rock of Ages,” “Animal,” “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Hysteria,” “Armageddon It,” “Love Bites” and “Rocket.” Last year, the group released their twelfth album, “Diamond Star Halos.” They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.Best known for such rock-radio staples as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Wheel in the Sky,” “Any Way You Want It” and “Open Arms,” Jour...

Jordan McLaughlin nearing his return to Timberwolves’ lineup, and confident he can hit the ground running

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:25 GMT

Jordan McLaughlin could return to action as early as Friday in Memphis after the Timberwolves’ reserve point guard was sidelined for the past month with a knee injury.His return is as well-timed as his departure was ill.McLaughlin suffered the injury in a race for a loose ball in Minnesota’s win over Boston in early November. It was unfortunate in that while McLaughlin’s minutes were minimal at the season’s outset, his impact when he entered games was large.In that way, McLaughlin looked like the spark plug point guard of old.“It was unfortunate and bad timing when it had happened,” he said, “but just trying to keep the right mindset, but continuing to put in my work and trust myself, and I think I’ll be good.”Part of the reason McLaughlin’s minutes were sparse to start the season was because of the way in which the guard played at the end of last season. Upon returning from his calf injury last spring, McLaughlin was never remotely close to the same player as he was pre-injur...

Rise in antisemitism causing concern as Hanukkah begins

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:25 GMT

DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Dec. 7 marks the first night of Hanukkah, a holiday that symbolizes strength and resiliency in the Jewish Faith. “That’s the message of Hanukkah," Rabbi Zalmon of Bethlehem Chabad said. "Where we light the candle not just one night, two nights or three nights but each night, adding in the light because we fight hate with positivity, we fight darkness with light.”  Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! During what is meant to be a time of light and resiliency, rising antisemitism is causing concern for Jewish people. “We’re not afraid but absolutely we’re concerned and absolutely we need to push back and make sure that this hate does not spread," Zalmon said. "Make sure that here in Bethlehem and here in the Capital Region, that there is openness and togetherness in this community and not the opposite.” Several events are taking place this week to celebrate Hanukkah, including a menorah lighting in Delmar on Dec. 7 and...

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: December 8-10

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:25 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The weekend is almost here! From the Santa Speedo Sprint to the Granville Lighted Tractor Parade to Bert Kreischer at MVP Arena, there are quite a few things happening on December 8, 9, and 10. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, December 8Opening night of Lake George Winter's Dream, Fort William Henry in Lake George, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Winter's Dream website.Girl From the North Country, Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Proctors website.Dark Sarcasm: Pink Floyd Tribute Band, Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Proctors website.Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on theREP website.Tang Bazaar, Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore in Saratoga Springs, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Mendelssohn Ho...

Police warn of phone scam involving Green Dot cards

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:25 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office has been informed of a new phone scam involving Green Dot money cards. Callers will use the Sheriff's Office members' names to trick recipients into purchasing the cards. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to the Sheriff's Office, in some cases, Green Dot cards are allegedly used to secure bail for a recipient's relative or friend. The Sheriff's Office reminds residents that they will never contact an individual and ask for money. Anyone who receives a call like this should hang up and contact the Sheriff's Office at (518) 885-6761.

Howard Stern reveals death of close friend, frequent caller

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:25 GMT

NEW YORK (WJW) – Ralph Cirella, Howard Stern's longtime friend and stylist, has died, Stern revealed on Wednesday's radio show. Cirella had been a close friend of Stern's for decades, and frequently contributed to the show as a caller or in-studio guest. Cirella had also previously hosted a show on one of Stern's SiriusXM stations. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Stern told listeners that Cirella's heart "gave out" Tuesday morning during a medical procedure. He added that Cirella was being treated for a "rare lymphoma" that was "curable and treatable." He also admitted to being upset that Cirella waited too long to address the issue. "I just have been so sad and so angry," Stern said.Stern said he had been friends with the 58-year-old for about 40 years, and both had shared similar senses of humor. "He loved me," Stern said. "Ralph was a trustworthy, dear friend who made me laugh every time I was with him." Norman Lear, iconic produce...

Panda Express employees punched, stabbed over food quality

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:25 GMT

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. -- A man is accused of stabbing and punching Panda Express employees over the quality of his food. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has charged Phillip Person, 33, with felony assault and weapons charges.Witnesses tell police that Person got into an argument with employees over the food and punched the female employee in the head. The restaurant's manager and a male employee were able to get the irate customer outside. That is when Person is accused of stabbing the male employee. Alderman proposes open-carry trigger law in St. Louis Police were called to the restaurant on South Hanley Road at around 4 p.m. Wednesday. They found a man who works at Panda Express stabbed in the back. A female employee had been punched in the head. The man was taken to the hospital for an evaluation of his injuries and was released later.The suspect drove off in a work truck. He was stopped and arrested nearby on Eager Road at Musick Memorial Drive. Investigator...