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Still Boston Strong: Local surgeon running marathon again 10 years after jumping into action to help bombing victims 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:18 GMT

A local surgeon running the Boston Marathon ten years ago jumped into action when bombs went off at the finish line. A decade later, he is talking about those unforgettable moments as he prepares to run the race again this year.Dr. Vivek Shah recently returned to the finish line, where he spoke with 7NEWS’ Dan Hausle.“We heard the first explosion and I thought it was just fireworks,” he said. Dr. Shah is an orthopedic surgeon. He was running his fifth Boston Marathon in 2013 when he found himself between the two bombing sites as he approached the finish line. “We saw all the people running towards us and then we heard the second one,” he said. Dr. Shah said a nurse who worked at his hospital came running toward him, telling him there had been an explosion. “That’s when I started running in that direction,” he said. In that instant, Dr. Shah wasn’t just a runner anymore. “I sort of put on the orthopedic surgeon hat and started helping,”...

Chicago Bulls will compete for a playoff spot Friday in Miami after erasing a 19-point deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 109-105

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:18 GMT

With 28.7 seconds left in Wednesday’s play-in tournament game, DeMar DeRozan delivered his final blow to the Toronto Raptors in signature style — a step-back in the midrange, a flail of the arms, the shrill whistle of a foul call.His former team knew the dangers of DeRozan’s pump fake. It didn’t matter — it rarely does.As DeRozan made his way to the line, his daughter Diar — who terrorized the Raptors throughout the game with ear-piercing shrieks during free throws — pantomimed her father’s proper shooting form.DeRozan sank only 1 of 2 free throws, but it gave the Bulls a three-point lead and they were able to withstand the final seconds of the single-elimination game — completing a stunning rally from a 19-point deficit for a 109-105 victory.Zach LaVine scored 30 of his 39 points in the second half, and DeRozan added 23 points as the Bulls became the first No. 10 seed to win a play-in game. They advanced to a Friday meeting with...

Heat to host Bulls at 7 p.m. Friday in winner-take-all game for final East playoff berth

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:18 GMT

The Miami Heat have their opponent for Friday’s winner-take-all NBA play-in game at the Kaseya Center, with the final remaining Eastern Conference playoff berth at stake.With the Chicago Bulls recording a 109-105 road victory Wednesday night over the Toronto Raptors, rallying from a 19-point third-quarter deficit, the Heat will host Chicago at 7 p.m. Friday for the right to earn a No. 8 playoff seed and best-of-seven opening-round matchup against the No. 1 Milwaukee Bucks.For the Heat, a playoff berth will require a breakthrough, swept 3-0 by the Bulls in the regular-season series.After finishing seventh in the East, the Heat earned two chances in the play-in round to advance to the playoffs. They squandered the first opportunity with Tuesday night’s 116-105 loss to the visiting Atlanta Hawks.Friday’s Heat-Bulls game will be solely televised on TNT, without local South Florida coverage on Bally Sports Sun.The game was moved to an earlier time than Tuesday’s 7...

Police investigate after body found near East County mall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:18 GMT

EL CAJON, Calif. — Authorities on Wednesday were investigating a homicide near the Parkway Plaza mall in El Cajon, law enforcement said.Around 6:53 a.m., a pedestrian came across an unresponsive man, who didn't appear to be breathing, lying on the sidewalk in the 500 block of Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon police tweeted.When officers arrived at the scene, the man was pronounced dead, according to police.The man, who was in his early 30s, has not been identified pending family notification. Pedestrian hit, killed by train in Carlsbad Anyone with information regarding this case should contact the El Cajon Police Department at (619) 579-3311, Crime Stoppers at (888)-580-8477, or http://sdcrimestoppers.org.All westbound lanes of Fletcher Parkway were initially closed by police, but two lanes were reopened around 8:30 a.m.

Carlsbad police conduct active shooter training at high school

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:18 GMT

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Carlsbad Police Department held its mandatory active shooter response training. The training took place at Sage Creek High School while the school is on spring break.The FOX 5 crew was able to walk through each step officers might take when encountering an active shooter. The department chose the school’s location because the area can apply to other shooting scenes.The training was held over eight hours, including classroom lectures, drills and scenarios that police officers and some community members, who posed as victims and witnesses, took part in.During the training, officers learned; how to pry open a door where a shooter might be; move toward the suspect; constantly talk with each other, victims or witnesses. Officers simulated going from room to room looking for victims and treating gunshot wounds.“Nobody is immune from these types of events, as difficult as it is to think that, but what we want to do is make sure our officers are as prepared as we can get...

Torrential storms batter South Florida, close key airport

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:18 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) — Nearly a foot (30 centimeters) of rain fell in a matter of hours in Fort Lauderdale – causing widespread flooding, the closure of the city’s airport and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service for the Broward County region.The city of Fort Lauderdale released a statement Wednesday evening urging residents and visitors to stay off the roads until the water has subsided.“Police and Fire Rescue continue to answer calls for service,” the statement said. “Public Works staff are clearing drains and operating pumps to mitigate the water as quickly as possible.”Wednesday’s relentless showers prompted the airport, one of the largest in the region, to suspend all arriving and departing flights, the airport tweeted around 4:15 p.m.At around 5 p.m., the airport announced it shut down ground transportation shuttle service in response to recurring tornado warnings and ongoing heavy rainfall.The main roadways entering and exiting the airport were flooded and impas...

14-year-old fatally shot, 5 wounded at North Carolina home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:18 GMT

GOLDSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A 14-year-old girl was killed and five other people were wounded in a shooting Wednesday during a gathering at a North Carolina home, police said.The shooting happened at about 6:30 p.m. in Goldsboro, WRAL reported. The Goldsboro Police Department said the five who were wounded were stable and being treated at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Goldsboro police were investigating what led to the shooting with help from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.No further information was immediately released.The Associated Press

Police: 3 people shot in off-campus incident near Northwestern University

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:18 GMT

EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern University has issued a shelter and place alert after 3 people were shot Wednesday evening just south of the university's Evanston campus.According to a tweet, the university said police are investigating shots fired at Clark Street Beach. Evanston police said it happened in the 1800 block of Sheridan Road.Three people, who aren't Northwestern students, were shot, according to the Evanston Police Department.Commander Ryan Glew said a man, about 18 or 19, was killed, one boy, 15, is in critical condition and another boy, also 15, suffered a minor gunshot wound.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesThe suspects involved in the shooting went north towards campus. Evanston police said the shooting isn't affiliated with the university and there is no indication of an active shooter. No one has been taken into custody yet, but Evanston police said there doesn't appear to be an ongoing threat. Northwestern said police are looking for four people who went nor...

LaVine scores 39, Bulls beat Raptors 109-105 in play-in game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:18 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 39 points, DeMar DeRozan had 23 against his former team and the Chicago Bulls overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 109-105 in a play-in tournament game Wednesday night.The Bulls will visit the Miami Heat on Friday night for the chance to earn the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference playoff bracket, and a first-round playoff matchup with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.Nikola Vucevic had 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Bulls, who trailed 66-47 in the third quarter but took the lead by making four of seven attempts from 3-point range in the fourth. Chicago shot 3 for 19 from distance through the first three quarters.Fred VanVleet had 26 points and 12 rebounds and Pascal Siakam scored 32 points, but Toronto’s season ended in disappointment as the Raptors — with DeRozan's daughter, Diar, screaming when they shot — went a dismal 18 for 36 at the free throw line. Toronto missed six attempts from the line in the fourth ...

NASCAR, city promoters promise street race to be economic boon for Chicago

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:18 GMT

CHICAGO — The 12 turn, 2.2-mile NASCAR street race is already turning heads in Chicago. Earlier this week, NASCAR released information about the plans and planned closures for the July 1st and 2nd weekend."We are committed to being a good partner in this city," said Julie Griese, President of the NASCAR Chicago Street Course. "To working alongside all of you to ensure everyone has a good idea of what to expect." PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Chicago announces street closures for NASCAR races Griese led a virtual meeting Wednesday where she and other city promoters promised a positive economic impact with the race, with Griese saying the race is expected to generate more than $113 million for the local economy."The people that are coming to this race are going to be eating in our restaurants, riding in our taxi cabs, landing at our airports," said Michael Jacobs, President of the Illinois Hotel and Lobby Association. "And all of that helps to benefit the downtown area, helps benefit the city....