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Maryland Supreme Court weighs victims' rights in Adnan Syed case

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:50:59 GMT

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Supreme Court on Thursday scrutinized a hearing last year that vacated Adnan Syed’s murder conviction and released him after 23 years behind bars, as the victim’s family says they weren’t given adequate opportunity to take part in the proceeding.Chronicled in the hit podcast “Serial,” the case has been fraught with legal twists and divided court rulings for decades. The oral arguments that took place Thursday before Maryland’s highest court were no exception.Among the issues discussed were whether Syed’s 2000 murder conviction should remain reinstated after an appellate court decision in March and the extent to which Maryland crime victims have a right to participate in hearings on whether to vacate a conviction. Ultimately, Syed’s freedom hangs in the balance.The panel of seven justices will release their ruling in the coming weeks or months.Outside the courthouse after the hearing, Syed said he was looking forward to the court’s decisio...

Neighbors continue to voice concerns about Hays County concert venue

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:50:59 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A proposed concert venue in northern Hays County has worried neighbors about the impact it could have on EMS response times and traffic.“I don't doubt that this developer is going to do their job to make sure that the people in the venue are going to be safe. What I question is who is going to take care of us. When there is an accident? If there is a fire from a thrown cigarette? How are they going to get to us?” One neighbor said.People filled a room Monday night where the county hosted a public meeting for neighbors to express their concerns. PAST COVERAGE: Proposed concert venue sparks road safety, EMS response concerns KXAN reached out to the company behind the proposal about the concerns. This story will be updated if a response is received.Attendees said they were upset about the Fitzhugh Music Venue proposal, which would be built near Dripping Springs.The current timeline for the venue to open would be in spring 2025.The venue proposal previously...

How to get to, from Red River Rivalry in Dallas this weekend

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:50:59 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It's one of the most storied rivalries in college football history. The Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners will clash for the 119th time in the Red River Rivalry, hosted at Dallas' Cotton Bowl Stadium on Saturday.More than 92,000 football fans will make their pilgrimage to Dallas this weekend as part of a sellout crowd. Saturday's match-up also marks the final year of Big 12 Conference play for both the Longhorns and Sooners, who'll enter into the Southeastern Conference next season. The Red River Rivalry will kick off before noon from the Cotton Bowl For those making the trek from Austin up to the Cotton Bowl Stadium, here's a look at some transportation route options and what to expect during your journey to and from the rivalry.Get acquainted with Interstate 35Those driving to the game will likely finish their trip on a first-name basis with I-35. Three I-35 North route variations are your best bet for driving to the stadium without having to take too much of...

Gophers football vs. Michigan: Keys to game, how to watch and who has edge

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:50:59 GMT

MICHIGAN vs. MINNESOTAWhen: 6:30 p.m. SaturdayWhere: Huntington Bank StadiumTV: NBC/PeacockRadio: KFAN, 100.3 FMWeather: 52 degrees, partly cloudy, 6 mph east windBetting spread: Michigan, -19Records: Gophers improved to 3-2 with a 35-24 win over Louisiana on Saturday. No. 2 Michigan climbed to 5-0 with a 45-7 victory at Nebraska last weekend. The U is 1-1 in Big Ten play; Michigan is 2-0.History: The Wolverines are 76-25-3 all-time against Minnesota, including three straight victories. The U last won the Little Brown Jug rivalry trophy in 2014 at Michigan Stadium.Key matchup: Michigan tailbacks vs. Minnesota linebackers. Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards are a hefty one-two punch for anybody to handle, much less the inexperienced duo of Maverick Baranowski and Devon Williams. The U pair will need to fill gaps and tackle much better than they have this season to limit the Wolverines.Who has the edge?Gophers offense vs. Michigan defense: The Wolverines defense leads the nation in point...

Italian American Festival returns to Ulster County

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:50:59 GMT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Ulster County Italian American Festival will be returning for its 16th year. The event will be held at the Rondout Waterfront on October 8. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The annual festival will feature dozens of food vendors, cooking demonstrations and the yearly spaghetti eating contest. The event will also showcase a multitude of live music performances across two stages, headlined by Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses. "The Italian Festival has become a beloved tradition in Ulster County, giving locals and visitors alike a chance to experience the sights, sounds, tastes, and culture of Italy," said festival organizer Anthony Tampone. "From the food to the music to the entertainment, it's a full day of Italian fun for the whole family." Moreau Lake State Park reopening after investigation The Rondout Waterfront is located at 1 Broadway in Kingston. The festival will run from 12 p.m. to 8 ...

Southern Saratoga YMCA to host chicken BBQ & pickleball fundraiser

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:50:59 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Southern Saratoga YMCA is hosting a Chicken & Pickle fundraiser on Thursday, November 2. Members and non-members can enjoy a mouthwatering Brooks BBQ chicken dinner and an evening of pickleball for $35. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Patrons can arrive anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. to pick up their meals. Pickleball will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a round-robin format. The YMCA encourages players to register soon as there are only 16 spots available.The fundraiser will be held outdoors, weather permitting, so patrons are encouraged to dress accordingly. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors. For those interested in just the dinner, a meal that includes a half chicken, baked potato, macaroni salad, and a roll with butter costs $20. Patrons can also order a half-chicken without the sides for $12. The meals will be available for take-out only. Click here to register.F...

'Mammothon' week at Bellevue Woman's Center 2023

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:50:59 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Ellis Medicine and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center are holding their second “Mammothon” week from October 9 – 13. The initiative promotes proactive health care and gets as many women to schedule a mammogram as soon as possible. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Ellis Medicine is an affiliate member of the Roswell Park Care Network. Roswell Park follows the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines that recommend annual screenings for women starting at age 40.NEWS10 ABC will be live at the Bellevue Woman’s Center on Wednesday, October 11 to share the stories of doctors, patients, and survivors on the importance of early detection and how it can save lives. The goal for this effort is to get at least 250 women signed up for mammogram appointments by the end of the day on Friday. To schedule an appointment at Ellis Medicine or Bellevue Woman’s C...

PBS show focuses on Missouri craft food makers

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:50:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A PBS show featuring many Missouri farmers, restaurants, and entrepreneurs is back on-air. Cat Neville's show TasteMakers continues her local exploration of the craft food movement. Episodes of the third season of this Emmy-nominated program premiere in October on 95 percent of PBS stations.Foodies in St. Louis have likely heard the name Cat Neville before. She started a website called Sauce in 1999 before the print edition started appearing in stores and newsstands in 2001. She then launched Feast Magazine with the Post-Dispatch with regional ambitions for distribution. Neville served as the host of Feast TV, a seven-season television program for the publication. St. Louis Airport expansion would see conversion to single terminal Neville started TasteMakers in 2018 after moving on from Feast. The show took a pandemic pause but returned with more episodes this year and next year. Missouri farmers, winemakers, beekeepers, and more will be featured nationwide in the thir...

Frost likely Sunday near Missouri's Ozarks and other low-lying areas

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:50:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Meteorologist Chris Higgins reports that areas of soaking rain will continue through early this afternoon before kicking off to the east. There will be no flooding or severe weather, although there will be the obvious impact of wet roads to deal with through early afternoon.Gusty winds and chilly temperatures will take control for Friday and Saturday, with partly to mostly sunny skies. This will be a notable change from the warm weather for Friday night football games thus far this year. Bring on the hot chocolate!Dry and cool weather will last through the weekend. The National Weather Service reports that the coldest temperatures of the weekend should be on Sunday morning. Low-lying areas, particularly in the Ozarks, have a 50–60% chance of frost. The most favorable conditions for a freeze are away from urban areas, in valleys, pastures, and other rural areas.The cool temperatures will be around for a while. They do not return to normal until Wednesday.

Everything Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett said about Sean Payton and Broncos ahead of his Denver return: “This game is not about me”

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:50:59 GMT

Former Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett spoke to reporters in New York Thursday ahead of his return to Denver this weekend.Here’s everything the Jets offensive coordinator said about the team he coached for 15 games and its new head coach, Sean Payton, who in July called Hackett’s tenure, “maybe the worst coaching job in the history of the NFL.”Question: What are your emotions going back to Denver?Hackett: “Got to go win a football game.”Question: How did they treat you there?Hackett: “Great.”Question: In the two months since Payton’s comments, what kind of support have you got from the people around you – your players, coaches here, people around the league? What kind of feedback have you got and support?Hackett: “It’s been great. For all of us, our sole focus is on winning a football game. We’ve got to get better on offense and we’ve got to do our part to be able to score points.”Question: Are you able to compartmentalize that because obviously it’s going to be a topic of conv...