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Booker Prize goes to ‘Prophet Song,’ novel set in dystopian Dublin

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:20:21 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Irish writer Paul Lynch won the Booker Prize for fiction on Sunday with what judges called a “soul-shattering” novel about a woman’s struggle to protect her family as Ireland collapses into totalitarianism and war.“Prophet Song,” set in a dystopian fictional version of Dublin, was awarded the 50,000-pound ($63,000) literary prize at a ceremony in London. Canadian writer Esi Edugyan, who chaired the judging panel, said the book is “a triumph of emotional storytelling, bracing and brave” in which Lynch “pulls off feats of language that are stunning to witness.”Lynch, 46, had been the bookies’ favorite to win the prestigious prize, which usually brings a big boost in sales. His book beat five other finalists from Ireland, the U.K., the U.S. and Canada, chosen from 163 novels submitted by publishers.Lynch has called “Prophet Song,” his fifth novel, an attempt at “radical empathy” that tries...

3 men of Palestinian descent attending holiday gathering are shot near University of Vermont

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:20:21 GMT

By KATHY McCORMACK | Associated PressThree young men of Palestinian descent who were in Burlington for a Thanksgiving holiday gathering were shot near the University of Vermont, police said Sunday. Authorities said the attack may have been a hate crime.The shootings occurred at about 6:25 p.m. Saturday near the UVM campus, according to Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad. He said police are searching for the shooter.Two of the men are in stable condition and the other suffered “much more serious injuries,” Murad said in a news release Sunday. The three, all age 20, were visiting the home of one of the victim’s relatives and were walking when they were confronted by a white man with a handgun.“Without speaking, he discharged at least four rounds from the pistol and is believed to have fled,” Murad said in a news release. “All three victims were struck, two in their torsos and one in the lower extremities.”Murad said all three men are of Palestinian descent. Two are U.S. citizens and on...

AR pistol found in 21-year-old Vallejo resident’s truck in American Canyon

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:20:21 GMT

(KRON) – A traffic stop led to an arrest for weapon possession by the American Canyon Police Department.American Canyon officers initiated a traffic stop on a black Kia with an expired registration traveling southbound on Highway 29 on Nov. 25 around 9 a.m.   Two people injured in San Francisco shooting The driver was identified as 21-year-old Vallejo resident, Michael Maurice Williams III.According to police, Williams consented to a search of his vehicle. Police say they found an unregistered and loaded AR pistol inside a backpack in the truck. Williams was arrested and booked in Napa County Department of Corrections for various weapons charges.

Denver Police investigating outdoor death near Congress Park, City Park

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:20:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Police Department said Sunday that it's investigating an outdoor death near the Congress Park and City Park neighborhoods.Police said the investigation was taking place near Colfax Avenue and St. Paul Street. Man hospitalized after medical incident during arrest in Adams County No details about the circumstances of the death were released as of Sunday afternoon.DPD said the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner will provide the victim's identity and the cause of death.It was not being investigated as a homicide as of Sunday afternoon.

Retailer’s mistake leads to man winning $25,000 a year for life

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:20:21 GMT

(CNN) — Michael Sopejstal, who lives in Illinois, said he takes a drive through Indiana over to Michigan every few weeks to eat at his favorite restaurant. He also makes sure to buy a Lucky for Life ticket for 10 or 20 draws, according to the Michigan Lottery.On September 17, the retailer at a GoLo gas station made a mistake, accidentally printing a ticket with 10 lines for a single draw, Sopejstal told the Lottery. Sopejstal told the retailer he still wanted it.“I checked my ticket one morning and saw that I had won $25,000 a year for life,” he told Lottery officials. “I immediately started thinking about all the things I could do with the money and whether I wanted to take the lump sum or annuity option. It was an amazing feeling!”The 60-year-old visited Lottery headquarters recently to claim his prize, according to the Lottery. He chose the one-time lump sum payment of $390,000, instead of $25,000 a year for 20 years or life, whichever is greater, the Lottery said.Sopej...

Woman hospitalized, 1 detained after shooting in North Miami Beach

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:20:21 GMT

Investigators were combing for clues after a shooting in a North Miami Beach neighborhood sent a woman to the hospital and led police to take one person into custody.Cameras captured North Miami Beach Police officers with their guns drawn near Northeast 167th Street and 20th Avenue, Sunday afternoon.Investigators said a woman was shot Sunday morning, but is expected to survive.According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, the injured victim was transported to an area hospital as a trauma alert.Police said her injury was not life-threatening, and she is listed in stable condition.Officials said a subject has been detained.In an X post, police said, “This was an isolated incident. There is no danger to the public or community.”

Family mourning Avon man after his body found in well

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:20:21 GMT

Family members of Keith McKechnie are mourning their loss after his body was found in a well in Avon on Saturday.McKechnie, 45, who lived on East High Street, had been missing since September. His brother said she had told investigators to check the well long ago.His brother, Aaron, said he immediately suspected his brother may be in the well but investigators didn’t search the area until this weekend.“I don’t know what took precedence over this,” he said. “I let them know that I believed he was still on the property and the one place to look for him … and they never did … I guess they just didn’t care.”In a statement, Norfolk District Attorney Morrisey said, “Our thoughts are very much with the McKechnie family tonight. This is a very sad result.”McKechnie’s body has been turned over to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Boston.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest...

Porzingis, Holiday both out with an injury for Celtics game against Hawks

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:20:21 GMT

The Boston Celtics will be missing two starters Sunday night against the Atlanta Hawks as Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday are sidelined with injuries.Holiday is out for the second straight game with a sprained right ankle. Porzingis strained his left calf in a loss at Orlando on Friday afternoon, and is out, too.Coach Joe Mazzulla said Porzingis will be examined again “after a week or so.”Holiday warmed up about two hours before the scheduled tip-off but the club sent out a message that he was out on its official X site, formerly known as Twitter.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba

Green Line service disruptions set to begin Monday, run through early December

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:20:21 GMT

Multiple Green Line service disruptions are slated to begin Monday and run through early December as a result of ongoing work.Travel alternatives include a combination of free accessible shuttle buses, bus options, and fare-free Commuter Rail service between South Station, Back Bay, and Landsdowne.Riders should plan for extra travel time during these disruptions.Full ClosuresGreen Line Downtown: No trains between North Station and Kenmore, Nov. 27 – Dec. 5Orange Line service is a good alternative between North Station and Back Bay, but note that Haymarket will be closedShuttles are available between Copley and KenmoreThe Commuter Rail is free to ride between South Station, Back Bay, and LandsdowneAdditionally, no trains to Lechmere December 4 – 5Green Line B: No trains between Kenmore and Babcock Street, Nov. 27 – Dec. 5Shuttles are available between Copley and Babcock StreetThe 57 bus is free to ride between Kenmore and Packard’s CornerGreen Line E: No trains between Copley and Hea...

Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis to miss at least one week with calf injury

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:20:21 GMT

Kristaps Porzingis will miss at least one week after the big man suffered a left calf strain in Friday’s loss to the Magic, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said on Sunday.Porzingis left during the third quarter of Friday’s loss and did not return after he felt some tightness. He did not think the injury was serious, posting on Instagram on Saturday that he received good news after reportedly having an MRI. But the big man will miss several games before the Celtics re-evaluate him.“I think it’s just a matter of how he feels,” Mazzulla said. “How it kind of heals when people look at it again after a week or so.”Porzingis will likely miss at least three games – Sunday’s game against the Hawks, Tuesday’s matchup with the Bulls and Friday’s tilt with the 76ers – as he heals his injury. But it’s possible he doesn’t miss more than that thanks to a tweak in the schedule due to the In-Season Tournament. If the Celtics do not qualify for the quarterfinals of the tournament, their next game after F...