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Judge uses slavery law to rule on frozen embryo case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:56 GMT

By Matthew Barakat | Associated PressFAIRFAX, Va. — Frozen human embryos can legally be considered property, or “chattel,” a Virginia judge has ruled, basing his decision in part on a 19th century law governing the treatment of slaves.The preliminary opinion by Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Richard Gardiner – delivered in a long-running dispute between a divorced husband and wife – is being criticized by some for wrongly and unnecessarily delving into a time in Virginia history when it was legally permissible to own human beings.“It’s repulsive and it’s morally repugnant,” said Susan Crockin, a lawyer and scholar at Georgetown University’s Kennedy Institute of Ethics and an expert in reproductive technology law.Solomon Ashby, president of the Old Dominion Bar Association, a professional organization made up primarily of African American lawyers, called Gardiner’s ruling troubling.“I would like to think that the bench and the...

Kevin Durant injury delays opportunity to play for Bay Area fans live

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:56 GMT

Warriors fans haven’t seen Kevin Durant live in the Bay Area since he suited up for Golden State for the Western Conference semifinals. With another stroke of bad luck, that streak will continue into Monday’s game between the Warriors and Phoenix Suns.Durant sprained his ankle warming up prior to what would have been his home debut for the Suns on Wednesday. He’s set to miss at least three weeks, according to reports, which most definitely rules him out for the game at Chase Center.Durant played the Warriors at Chase Center once during his 1-1/2 year tenure with the Brooklyn Nets, but it was without fans in the stands due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Durant watched from the bench with injuries during Brooklyn’s two other visits to the Bay Area.The Warriors have yet to face the Phoenix Suns since their blockbuster trade with the Nets for Durant at the Feb. 9 deadline. Brooklyn took a good chunk of Phoenix’s depth in the trade, including Mikal Bridges, C...

‘Baretta’ star Robert Blake dies at 89; was acquitted of killing his wife

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:56 GMT

By Linda Deutsch | Associated PressLOS ANGELES — Robert Blake, the Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted of murdering his wife, died Thursday at age 89.A statement released on behalf of his niece, Noreen Austin, said Blake died from heart disease, surrounded by family at home in Los Angeles.Blake, star of the 1970s TV show, “Baretta,” had once hoped for a comeback, but he never recovered from the long ordeal which began with the shooting death of his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley, outside a Studio City restaurant on May 4, 2001. The story of their strange marriage, the child it produced and its violent end was a Hollywood tragedy played out in court.Once hailed as among the finest actors of his generation, Blake became better known as the defendant in a real-life murder story more bizarre than any in which he acted.In a 2002 interview with The Associated Press while he was jailed awaiting trial, he bemoane...

Jonathan Kuminga suffers ankle injury in warmups, won’t play in Memphis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:56 GMT

MEMPHIS — Jonathan Kuminga went down with an ankle injury during pregame warmups and won’t play Thursday night in Memphis. Kuminga rolled his right ankle on a drive to the basket about two hours before tip-off and was seen limping off the floor. Moments later, coach Steve Kerr confirmed the bad news that Kuminga wouldn’t play in the Western Conference semifinals rematch. The injury comes two days after Kuminga rolled his left ankle in the first quarter of Tuesday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Kuminga temporarily left the game and was evaluated by a team trainer, but he later returned and had his second-highest scoring night of this season. Kuminga, who started at power forward against the Thunder, went 8 of 11 from the field and made all four of his free throws for 21 points. He also contributed three rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes. With Kuminga out of commission Thursday, Kerr decided to deploy his small-ball lineup against the Grizzlies featu...

Man stabbed near Yerba Buena High School in San Jose

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:56 GMT

SAN JOSE – Authorities on Thursday afternoon were investigating a stabbing near Yerba Buena High School in San Jose.The stabbing was reported at 2:21 p.m. in the 1800 block of Lucretia Avenue, the San Jose Police Department said in a social media post.A man was transported to an area hospital with an injury that was not considered life-threatening, police said.Additional information about the stabbing, including a suspect description and motive, was not immediately available. Authorities were investigating whether the stabbing involved any high school students.Units are currently investigating a stabbing incident in the 1800 block of Lucretia Av. One adult male with a NON-life threatening injury was transported to a local hospital. Unknown suspect/s or motive at this time. TOC: 2:21 PM pic.twitter.com/BsKhfueDmQ— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) March 9, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | ‘Could have been a serious tragedy’: More de...

Bay Area storm updates: Multi-vehicle injury accident in Walnut Creek

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:56 GMT

(KRON) -- A multi-vehicle injury accident has been reported in Walnut Creek as the first in a series of atmospheric rivers is set to roll into the Bay Area Thursday. The storm is expected to bring widespread rain, wind and wet weather conditions with a flood watch set to go into effect for the entire Bay Area. Rainfall is expected to arrive by Thursday afternoon and intensify throughout the weekend.Officials advise residents to prepare for the next storm by securing any property and stocking up on sandbags to prevent flooding. Bay Area storm: Here’s what to do if your house floods Stick with KRON4 for the latest updates on the storm.Bay Area storm updates:4:55 p.m. -- Walnut Creek crash latest: One person in critical conditionCrews responded to the crash shortly before 4 p.m., according to the Contra Costa Fire Department. There were three vehicles involved in the crash, one of which was a bus. It's unclear what type of bus it was or how many people were aboard. Four patients were...

Three arrested after random Tenderloin stabbing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:56 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Three people were arrested after a man was stabbed in San Francisco's Tenderloin District on Feb. 16, the San Francisco Police Department said Thursday. One suspect was arrested on Feb. 19 and two others were taken into custody on Saturday. Body taken out of Lake Merritt BART Station: video The stabbing happened on the 300 block of Taylor Street where the victim said he was assaulted by multiple unknown people. He made it to his hotel on the 500 block of Geary Street and called police. The victim, a 41-year-old man, was treated at a local hospital for "numerous" stab wounds and was released, SFPD said. On Feb. 19, SFPD officers arrested a suspect on Jones Street and Ellis Street after receiving suspect information. He was identified as 19-year-old Richard Rice. Rice was booked into jail for charges including attempted murder and possession of methamphetamine. KRON ON is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; h...

Black couple settles with real estate appraiser who allegedly undervalued house based on race

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:56 GMT

MARIN CITY, Calif. (BCN) -- A real estate appraiser who was sued for alleged housing discrimination based on race has settled with a Marin City couple, their attorneys announced this week. Paul Austin and Tenisha Tate-Austin are a Black couple with children who filed a lawsuit in federal court in 2021 against Miller and Perotti Real Estate Appraisals, a company based out of San Rafael. San Jose issues evacuation orders for unsheltered residents near creeks The Austins alleged that appraiser Janette Miller grossly undervalued their property when they were getting ready to try to refinance their mortgage. The Austins purchased a 1,248-square-foot home in unincorporated Marin City near Sausalito in 2016 for $550,000. According to their claim, the pair invested substantially in upgrading and expanding their house. They refinished the floors, moved walls, added a gas fireplace and a half bath, upgraded appliances and fixtures, and added on at least 270 square feet. They were also in t...

DC does away with ‘Hunger Games’ style summer camp sign-up, moves to lottery system

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:56 GMT

On top of taxes and preparing spring break plans, parents know it’s also the time of year to start signing their kids up for summer camp. And in D.C., high demand is prompting the city to change to a lottery system.Mayor Muriel Bowser made the announcement Thursday that the District would shift to a lottery system, saying it was more equitable and will ease the stress on parents who have shared their frustrations with the city.More Local NewsMore DC News“We are really hearing families in terms of wanting more access, wanting more programs wanting more slots,” said at-large councilmember Christina Henderson, who compared signing up for D.C. summer camps to the 2008 dystopian book “The Hunger Games.”Henderson wasn’t alone in that feeling. The department got loads of emails and calls from parents citing impossible odds like finding 1,400 people ahead of them in a virtual line to grab their child a spot.“At a site like Turkey Thicket, (for) 40 s...

Pampa: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:56 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Pampa Energia SA (PAM) on Thursday reported profit of $113 million in its fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Buenos Aires, Argentina-based company said it had net income of $2.05.The electricity company posted revenue of $448 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $456 million, or $8.26 per share. Revenue was reported as $1.83 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PAM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PAMSource