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13-year-old Hialeah boy charged as adult in mother’s stabbing death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:08 GMT

Thirteen-year-old Derek Rosa, accused of the brutal murder of his mother, has been charged as an adult. He was charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his mother, Irina Garcia. The incident occurred on Oct. 12, as Rosa allegedly stabbed his mother multiple times while she slept next to his newborn half-sister. The act was reported to 911 by Rosa himself, when he shared disturbing details.“I took pictures and I told my friends about it,” said Rosa in a 911 call. “Is that bad?” When authorities arrived, they found Garcia’s body beside her sleeping 14-day-old daughter.Rosa’s father and grandmother appeared in a court hearing on behalf of the 13-year-old on Friday. During the hearing, emotional pleas were made, emphasizing their support for the young boy.“It’s very unfortunate that this tragedy occurred,” said Rosa’s father, “but this child is very humble, very peaceful and no one could imagine that this...

Arrest made in violent Lyft carjacking case in North Miami

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:08 GMT

A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with a violent carjacking involving a Lyft driver on Oct. 19, authorities said.According to police, the victim, a 33-year-old Lyft driver, had been brutally assaulted and had her vehicle stolen during the incident.According to police reports, the victim had picked up Jermiah Vedner Charles, of North Miami, at 11010 NW 7th Avenue and drove him to 12220 Griffing Blvd. Upon arrival, Charles allegedly assaulted the driver, forcing her to exit the vehicle. Charles then reportedly fled in the victim’s 2017 white Toyota Corolla.A day after the incident, a spokesperson with Lyft sent a statement to 7News that read, “The allegations described are unacceptable and have no place in the Lyft community or in our society. Upon learning of this incident, we immediately reached out to the driver to offer our support. Additionally, the rider’s account has been permanently removed from the Lyft platform, and we stand ready to assist law enforcement w...

Rep. Dean Phillips announces primary challenge to Biden. He says Democrats need to focus on future

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:08 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — For months, Dean Phillips has been calling for a Democratic primary challenge to President Joe Biden. He’s drawn no public interest from governors, lawmakers, and other would-be alternatives.The 54-year-old Minnesota congressman is finally entering the race himself, telling a Friday event outside New Hampshire’s statehouse, “I am today announcing my candidacy for the presidency of the United States of America.”Phillips, one of Congress’ wealthiest members, has been effusive in his praise for Biden but also says their party needs younger voices to avoid a nightmare scenario where Donald Trump is reelected next fall.While Phillips is highly unlikely to beat Biden, a run would offer a symbolic challenge to national Democrats trying to project the idea that there is no reason to doubt the president’s electability — even as many Americans question whether the 80-year-old Biden should serve another term.Phillips may also benefit from New Hampsh...

MDPD, SWAT respond to woman who barricaded self at home in SW Miami-Dade, accused of shooting at boyfriend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:08 GMT

A subject accused of shooting at her boyfriend barricaded herself at a residence in Southwest Miami-Dade, prompting a swift response by law enforcement. Miami-Dade Police officers surrounded the home in the area of 174th Street and Southwest 142nd Court, Friday morning. SWAT teams also arrived at the scene and a command post was established in the area by officers. The front windows of the home were knocked out by officers and a robot was sent inside for surveillance. Officers also wore gas masks at the scene, but it is unclear if they threw some type of substance inside the home in an attempt to get the woman out. According to officials, on Thursday, at approximately 6:26 p.m., MDPD responded to the area of Southwest 282nd Street and 167th Avenue after receiving reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they discovered that the subject shot at her boyfriend but struck his vehicle instead. She then fled the scene. No injuries were reported. As officers continued to investi...

Boris Johnson to join right-wing broadcaster GB News

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:08 GMT

LONDON — Boris Johnson is coming to a screen near you.The former British prime minister is joining GB News, the right-wing broadcaster, as a presenter in the new year, the channel announced Friday.Johnson will create and present “a new series showcasing the power of Britain around the world,” according to GB News. The broadcaster — which sits to the right in British politics but has to abide by regulator Ofcom’s impartiality rules — already has former Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage and a number of Tory MPs, including Jacob Rees-Mogg and Lee Anderson, in its presenter roster.As well as producing documentaries for the channel, Johnson will host the “occasional special in front of live audiences,” the broadcaster said. In a video announcing his new job, Johnson said he would be giving his “unvarnished views on everything from Russia, China, the war in Ukraine — how we meet all of those challenges, to the huge opportunities that lie ahead for us....

Dive team searches lake in Gardner as authorities seek man wanted in connection with wife’s death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:08 GMT

Members of the Massachusetts State Police Dive Team and Marine Unit were on scene with state environmental police at Lake Wampanoag in Gardner Friday as authorities continued efforts to find a 33-year-old man wanted in connection with his wife’s death over the weekend. State police announced the latest update in the search Friday morning. While crews would be working in the area, state police said there was no specific information suggesting suspect Aaron Pennington is in the lake. Authorities have been searching for Pennington after his wife, 30-year-old Breanne Pennington was found fatally shot in her Cherry Street home on Sunday. Officials said Gardner police first responded to the scene after the couple’s four children left their house and went to a neighbor. A major search involving multiple law enforcement agencies ensued after investigators determined Pennington left the home in a white BMW car. Investigators found the car on Monday after a hunter spotted it ab...

Stornoway Diamonds to lay off 425 workers as operations halt at Quebec mine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:08 GMT

MONTREAL — Stornoway Diamonds Inc. says it is suspending operations at its Renard mine in northern Quebec.The Montreal-based diamond company says 75 of the 500 workers will stay on board to maintain the mine’s assets and facilitate a return to normal operations.That leaves some 425 workers temporarily laid off from the mine, which sits about 700 kilometres north of Quebec City as the crow flies.The 37-year-old company attributes the shutdown to growing uncertainty around global diamond prices.The price of rough diamonds — unpolished, uncut stones — has plummeted over the past 18 months, falling by nearly a third since March 2022 to lows not seen in years as post-pandemic consumers steer clear of new luxury goods.Stornoway says it has begun to place itself under the protection of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act in order to restructure its business and turn its finances around.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 27, 2023.The Canadian Press

OPP makes arrest in 1973 death of woman in Attawapiskat First Nation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:08 GMT

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest in a homicide investigation dating back to 1973.Helen Carpenter was found dead on October 23, 1973 in Attawapiskat First Nation. She was 21-year-old at the time of her death. An investigation was launched but no charges were laid.The case was renewed in late 2019 following the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Inquiry, ultimately leading to an arrest on October 25, 2023.Remi Gregory Iahtail, 78 of Attawapiskat is now facing charges of manslaughter and rape (1973 Criminal Code).The suspect is scheduled to appear in court on November 22, 2023.“For 50 years the family of Helen Carpenter and the community of Attawapiskat have been seeking answers concerning Helen’s death. Now, with the advancement of DNA technology and a focused investigation, the OPP have made an arrest in this case,” OPP Detective Inspector Shawn Glassford, said in a release.“The family and community can now learn the truth about...

Another first for JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, selling shares of the bank he’s run for nearly 2 decades

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:08 GMT

Jamie Dimon will do something he has never done before in nearly two decades as the head of JPMorgan Chase & Co. – sell shares in the company. The top executive of the nation’s largest bank will sell 1 million shares starting next year, according to a regulatory filing this week. JPMorgan sought to reassure investors that the stock sale is not a matter of concern.“Mr. Dimon continues to believe the company’s prospects are very strong and his stake in the company will remain very significant,” the filing said.Dimon and his family currently hold about 8.6 million shares of the bank.And JPMorgan has become a titan under Dimon’s leadership. Dimon became CEO of JPMorgan in January 2006 and added on the chairman role a year later. The value of the bank, with $3.2 trillion in assets, has tripled during Dimon’s tenure, and it now as a market capitalization of more than $409.1 billion, according to FactSet. The value of JPMorgan’s shares have also tripled in...

Russia names new air force head, replacing rebellion-tied general

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:08 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has named a replacement for the former head of the country’s Aerospace Forces, who was dismissed in the wake of this summer’s brief rebellion against the military establishment, according to information on the Defense Ministry website.The website on Friday showed Col. Gen. Viktor Afzalov, who reportedly had been acting head of the air force since mid-August, was given the full post. He replaces Gen. Sergei Surovikin.The ministry’s intent to make the appointment was reported last week by state news agencies .Surovikin was believed to have had close ties with Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner mercenary group, who mounted a rebellion in June seeking the dismissal of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and military chief of staff Valery Gerasimov. Prigozhin accused both of undermining Wagner forces who were key fighters in eastern Ukraine. After the uprising disintegrated, Surovikin was not seen in public for months. Reports of his dismissal came one day before...