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Male bald eagle goes from babysitting rock to an eaglet at World Bird Sanctuary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A male bald eagle at the World Bird Sanctuary that went viral for trying to "hatch" a rock has been introduced to an eaglet at the facility, with hopes his parental instincts will transfer to the fledgling.Dawn Griffard, CEO of the sanctuary, said last month, visitors and staff noticed one of its bald eagles, Murphy, acting peculiar. Murphy, who is kept in an un-roofed enclosure with other males that cannot fly, had made a nest on the ground. Murphy had taken an egg-sized rock and placed it in his nest. He'd sit on it and routinely nudge the rock and turn it, like any mating eagle would.Courtesy: World Bird SanctuaryCourtesy: World Bird SanctuaryPart of those nesting instincts included chasing off other eagles who got too close, so staffers moved Murphy and his rock inside.Last week, the World Bird Sanctuary received one of two eaglets that had been blown out of their nest in Ste. Genevieve. Unfortunately, one of the eaglets did not survive the fall. Staffers...

Indy Pass to suspend sales just 10 days after opening, citing concerns of overselling

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

The Indy Pass will cut off sales at midnight on Monday, just 10 days after the pass opened up sales to the public for the 2023-24 ski season, in an effort to fulfill a promise to passholders.The promise, according to the Indy Pass management team, is “to preserve the independent ski resort experience.”The Indy Pass is a collective ski pass that allows skiers and snowboarders two days at more than 100 different ski areas in the United States, Canada and Japan. It launched five years ago and has seen steady growth in membership in recent years.“The Indy Ski Pass has done a remarkable job promoting the independent and authentic snowsports experience, but we are also responsible for preserving those experiences,” Erik Mogensen wrote. He’s the owner of Entabeni, the company that bought Indy Pass last month. “We will never put promotion ahead of preservation. Because of that, Indy Pass will limit pass sales for the coming season, offering our current passholders an opportunity to re...

How Colorado Avalanche overcame schedule of back-to-backs stacked against them

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Avalanche are flourishing in the schedule they once fumed at.Six months ago, the grim reality of the Avs’ Stanley Cup title defense started to set in. They realized they were dealt a grueling hand with five early back-to-backs. Cale Makar called it “ridiculous.” His teammates agreed.Nine of Colorado’s 13 scheduled back-to-backs were against teams with a day of rest. But only four times would a rested Avalanche get to face an opponent that played the previous day.The Avs turned their frustration into fuel, somehow.With one (unscheduled) back-to-back remaining to end the regular season, the defending champs are 9-2-1 in the second game of a back-to-back, an NHL-best record to stick it to the schedule-makers. Colorado hasn’t lost in regulation on 24 hours’ rest since October.The latest unlikely example was Sunday in Anaheim, where the Avs scored twice in the last 10 minutes to force overtime and defeat the Ducks 5-4.Nathan...

Denver police arrest suspect in assault near 16th Street Mall that led to victim’s death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

A man found with severe head trauma after an assault early Monday near Denver’s 16th Street Mall has died and police have arrested a suspect.Police responded to the 2 a.m. call and the man was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, Denver police said in a news release. The police identified and arrested Christopher Williams, 28, for the assault that led to the death, and investigators were trying to determine whether he and the victim knew each other.Williams was being held Monday for investigation of first-degree murder.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Assaults inside Denver’s detention center led to two hospitalizations this week, reflecting tough conditions, sheriff says Crime and Public Safety | Three men plead guilty in slaying of 18-year-old Yeshiva student outside Denver school Crime and Public Safety | Resident death, employee arrests and lawsuit put spotlight on one of Colorado’s top senior car...

Man nearly drowns after falling from Santa Monica Pier

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

Two police officers are credited with saving the life of a man who fell into the ocean from the Santa Monica Pier.The rescue occurred on March 27 in the late evening. Harbor Officers Kat Ahlers and Henry Reyes saw a man sprint to the end of the pier, climb over the railing and hang from it with just his hands, the department posted on Twitter.“Reyes grabbed onto him to keep the man from falling,” police said. “Just as Ahlers suited up in her wetsuit, Reyes lost his grip.”Santa Monica Harbor Officers Kat Ahlers (left) and Henry Reyes. (Santa Monica Police Department)Two Santa Monica police officers are seen rescuing a man who feel from the pier. March 27, 2023. (Santa Monica Police Department)The man hit the water and started to drown when police say Ahlers jumped in after him, secured him with a rescue tube, and then swam him to where her partner had dropped a rescue basket.“The individual was successfully rescued uninjured thanks to the quick & decisive action of these heroes,”...

Uber driver sues Avis over wrongful stolen car report, arrest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

A single mother who works full-time as an Uber driver is suing Avis, claiming the company erroneously reported her rented car stolen, leading to her being stopped and detained by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.Ramona Gutierrez said she sustained injuries to her wrists after deputies held her at gunpoint and handcuffed her on March 22.Earlier that day, she had rented the vehicle she was using for Uber in Torrance because she says her own car was in the repair shop. Ramona Gutierrez is suing Avis over an erroneous stolen car report. (KTLA) She had gotten it cleared by Uber and drove off the Avis lot without any issues until she was pulled over by six Sheriff’s Department vehicles along the 210 Freeway.Deputies pulled out their guns and dropped her on the ground, her attorney, Hugo Ivan Salazar, of the Salazar Law Group, claims.“Even though she explained that the car was legally rented, sheriff deputies cuffed and put her in the squad car ... She was humiliated and embarra...

Irvine woman sentenced to prison for aiding Iran in kidnapping plot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

An Orange County woman was sentenced to four years in prison and three years of supervised release for aiding in a kidnapping plot that targeted a journalist and human rights activist at the direction of the Iranian government.Niloufar "Nellie" Bahadorifar, 48, was sentenced last week, according to the United States Department of Justice. Bahadorifar provided services to help fund the failed kidnapping, in direct violation of United States sanctions against the Middle Eastern nation.The target of the attempted kidnapping was a journalist and author who lived in New York City and was an ardent critic of of the regime in Tehran. The Iranian government has "sought to silence" the unidentified victim for several years, the DOJ said. Throughout the course of their kidnapping planning, Iran hired America private investigators to track and surveil the victim, as well as members of the victim's family. They planned to kidnap the victim and return them to Iran, the DOJ said.U.S. Assistant At...

Disneyland to resume Magic Key annual pass sales

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

The Disneyland Resort announced Monday that it would resume sales of its Magic Key annual passes on April 11. All pass types, including the Enchanted Key, will be available for purchase.The passes will go on sale no earlier than 9 a.m. and Disney fans can join the online queue to purchase a magic key on the Disneyland website.Current pass holders can upgrade their passes at ticket booths at the theme park. The resort offers four tiers of annual passes. Inspire KeyPrice: $1,599Benefits: Free standard parking, 20% off select merchandise, 15% off select food and drinks, Unlimited Disney Photo Pass digital downloads, and 20% off Disney Genie+.Believe KeyPrice: $1,099Benefits: 50% off standard parking, 10% off select merchandise, 10% off select food and drinks, Unlimited Disney Photo Pass digital downloads, and 20% off Disney Genie+  Enchanted KeyPrice: $699Benefits: 25% off parking at the Toy Story Lot, 20% off purchase of Disney Genie+, 10% off select merchandise, 10% off select d...

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard named Western Conference Player of the Week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

Following an undefeated week that say his team capture the 5th seed in the NBA Western Conference Playoffs, Los Angeles Clippers wing Kawhi Leonard has been chosen as the conference's Player of the Week.Leonard led the Clippers to a 3-0 record for the week of April 3-9, including several crucial victories over Western Conference rivals also vying for a seat in the upcoming playoffs.The Los Angeles native averaged 25.7 points, 10 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game during that stretch, which include victories over the cross-arena rival Los Angeles Lakers, the Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns — whom the Clippers will face in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs. NBA Playoffs set; here’s who the Lakers, Clippers will play In that game against the Lakers, Leonard recorded 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and eclipsed 4,000 rebounds for his career, the Clippers organization said.Leonard, 31, has been tasked with a larger offensive burden to close out the seaso...

Disneyland Resort sets opening date for 'Rogers: The Musical'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

“Rogers: The Musical,” a live theater production spawned from the Disney+ series, “Hawkeye," will soon come to life at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure Park, Disneyland announced on Monday.The 30-minute, one-act musical will premiere on June 30 with shows Tuesdays through Saturdays for its limited run. Disneyland snacks that can be enjoyed outside of the theme park The show tells the story of Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, and will also feature Peggy Carter, Nick Fury, and select members of the Avengers.“The musical will take the audience on a journey from Steve’s humble beginnings during World War II to becoming Captain America, leading the Avengers and beyond. It’s a classic tale of heroes, time travel, and romance, and Nick Fury sings!” the resort said.The theme park plans to offer merchandise, food and beverages themed to the new show, which will be announced closer to the opening date. Hyperspace Mountain returning to Disneyland in May The new show wi...