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Man who encouraged torching hotels for asylum seekers in Britain gets 3 years in prison
Read full article: Man who encouraged torching hotels for asylum seekers in Britain gets 3 years in prisonA man who used social media to stoke racial hatred during far-right violence in Britain and encouraged people to torch hotels housing asylum seekers has been sentenced to more than three years in prison.
‘Filthy words they called her’: Kay-Alana Turner’s family questions police actions after reviewing bodycam footage
Read full article: ‘Filthy words they called her’: Kay-Alana Turner’s family questions police actions after reviewing bodycam footageFor 407 days, the parents of Kay-Alana Turner searched for their missing daughter, criticizing Harris County deputies for mishandling her case and using derogatory language.
“A death sentence”: Trans Texas teen plots his future as proposed ban on hormone therapy progresses
Read full article: “A death sentence”: Trans Texas teen plots his future as proposed ban on hormone therapy progressesAs Texas House members could soon vote to ban transition-related care for minors, many lives are in limbo, and trans kids like 16-year-old Randell are grappling with difficult decisions.
North Shore HS head football coach John Kay hired as LB coach at Rice University, KPRC 2 Sports confirms
Read full article: North Shore HS head football coach John Kay hired as LB coach at Rice University, KPRC 2 Sports confirmsKPRC 2 Sports confirmed that John Kay is stepping down as head coach at North Shore and will begin his college coaching career at Rice University where he will be the new linebackers coach for the Owls program under Head Coach Mike Bloomgren.
Community remembers George Floyd on his 49th birthday with special celebration, photo exhibit
Read full article: Community remembers George Floyd on his 49th birthday with special celebration, photo exhibitMembers of the community came together to celebrate the birthday of George Floyd more than two years after he was killed by a Minneapolis police officer.
Ex-Angels employee gets 22 years in Skaggs overdose death
Read full article: Ex-Angels employee gets 22 years in Skaggs overdose deathA former Los Angeles Angels employee has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for providing Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs the drugs that led to his overdose death in Texas.
New this week: 'Interceptor,' Post Malone and 'Fire Island'
Read full article: New this week: 'Interceptor,' Post Malone and 'Fire Island'This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Post Malone and Drive-By Truckers, “Fast & Furious” alum Elsa Pataky leading her own action picture with “Interceptor,” and the modern romantic comedy “Fire Island,” set in the iconic LGBTQ vacation spot.
ESPN's 'KayRod Cast' looks to blend conversation with game
Read full article: ESPN's 'KayRod Cast' looks to blend conversation with gameSeven months after Peyton and Eli Manning provided a template on how alternate broadcasts could succeed, Alex Rodriguez and Michael Kay think they can improve on it.
At Skaggs trial, 4 MLB players testify they received drugs
Read full article: At Skaggs trial, 4 MLB players testify they received drugsFour major league players have testified they received oxycodone pills from a former Los Angeles Angels employee accused of providing Tyler Skaggs the drugs that led to the pitcher’s overdose death.
Former colleague says ex-Angels employee saw Skaggs do drugs
Read full article: Former colleague says ex-Angels employee saw Skaggs do drugsA one-time colleague has testified that former Los Angeles Angels employee Eric Prescott Kay confided that he watched Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs do drugs the night before he was found dead in Texas.
Prosecutors: Former Angels employee lied after Skaggs' death
Read full article: Prosecutors: Former Angels employee lied after Skaggs' deathProsecutors say a former Los Angeles Angels employee accused of providing Tyler Skaggs the drugs that caused the pitcher's overdose death lied to police about seeing Skaggs the night before he was found dead.
5 MLB pitchers on witness list for trial over Skaggs' death
Read full article: 5 MLB pitchers on witness list for trial over Skaggs' deathFive major league pitchers are on the government’s witness list for the trial of a former Los Angeles Angels employee accused of providing Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs with the drugs that caused his overdose death.
Skaggs' family sues Angels, 2 employees for negligence
Read full article: Skaggs' family sues Angels, 2 employees for negligenceThe family of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs filed lawsuits in Texas and California charging the team and two former employees with negligence in his drug-related death two years ago.
Preparation is key in North Shore playbook of success
Read full article: Preparation is key in North Shore playbook of successHOUSTON – When North Shore looks nearly flawless on gameday it's not by mistake. "These kids lift five days a week and they are constantly in the weight room," North Shore coach Jon Kay said. North Shore is in the State Semifinals for a third consecutive season – the last two winning the Class 6A Division I State Championship over Duncanville. The two have become the faces of North Shore football since they were freshmen. North Shore won that 21-14 in overtime inside NRG Stadium for what was then the program's second-ever state title.
5 Big Takeaways: North Shore moves to 4-0 behind 21-point second half
Read full article: 5 Big Takeaways: North Shore moves to 4-0 behind 21-point second halfComing out of that, capped by a 49-14 victory over Manvel on Friday at Freedom Field, the North Shore Mustangs are 4-0. Banks was featured in the North Shore offense as usual at wide receiver, showing his strength off multiple times. North Shore Improvements after 4-0 StartThe offensive line has always been a strength of this North Shore program. One play stuck out when he was able to come free off the edge and sack Manvel quarterback Gabriel Larry in the second half. Ross is a part of the Class of 2022 and it wouldn't surprise me if he starts getting some looks because he brings some size to that defensive line for North Shore.
Ex-Angels employee indicted in Tyler Skaggs' fatal overdose
Read full article: Ex-Angels employee indicted in Tyler Skaggs' fatal overdoseFORT WORTH, Texas – A federal grand jury indicted a former Los Angeles Angels employee on drug charges for allegedly providing Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs with the drugs that caused his overdose death. Eric Prescott Kay was charged Thursday with drug distribution and drug conspiracy in Skaggs' overdose death, according to the indictment in Fort Worth, Texas. Kay was the Angels’ director of communications, and he served as their public relations contact on many road trips. He was placed on leave shortly after Skaggs’ death, and he never returned to the team. Team officials said they had not been aware that Skaggs, a 27-year-old left-hander, was an opioids user and didn’t know any employees were providing drugs to players.
DC Police release body camera footage from fatal shooting
Read full article: DC Police release body camera footage from fatal shootingPolice in the nations capital released body camera footage from the officer who fatally shot the Black 18-year-old in the chest. Deon Kay, 18, was shot in the chest Wednesday afternoon in the midst of a foot pursuit with police officers. The officer turns around, sees Kay running a few feet behind him and fires a single shot into Kay's chest. Bowser said her administration had rushed to release the video to help the public answer some questions. Emergency legislation passed by the D.C. Council in June requires the police to release any body camera footage from any fatal shootings or use-of-force incidents within five days.
Ex-Angels employee charged in overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs in Texas last year
Read full article: Ex-Angels employee charged in overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs in Texas last yearFORT WORTH, Texas A former Los Angeles Angels employee has been charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in connection with last year's overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, prosecutors in Texas announced Friday. He was placed on leave shortly after Skaggs' death, and he never returned to the team. In a statement issued Friday after news of Kay's court appearance, the Angels said they opened an independent investigation into Skaggs' death. The first game was postponed, and Skaggs' death provoked an outpouring of grief across baseball. Rusty Hardin, the Texas attorney representing Skaggs' family, issued a statement after Kay's arrest and court appearance.
Houstons Craft Burger owner leaves the grill for a lesson in moms banana pudding
Read full article: Houstons Craft Burger owner leaves the grill for a lesson in moms banana puddingThey use a banana instant pudding mix.As Shannen says this, Kay shakes her head in disapproval in the background. I think this goes for all of us in our house - we dont like bananas, said Shannen. Whether youre a fan of the fruit or not, youre sure to go bananas for this pudding. from top of baking dish Pour pudding mixture over cookies and chill overnight Serve & enjoy! During the COVID-19 pandemic, Shannen and the Craft Burger team have been giving back to the community in a big way.