DNA links 18-year-old to 2nd attack in East Naples

NAPLES, Fla.- An 18-year-old East Naples man awaiting trial for attempted sexual battery has been charged in connection with a second attack. Johan Herrera was originally arrested after attacking a woman in a parking lot located on U.S. 41 East back in August. Detectives say the victim was waiting for a friend when she was approached by a man who grabbed […]

Officers surround man firing shots at San Diego apartment

SAN DIEGO (AP) – A man with a high-powered gun was firing sporadically inside a San Diego apartment complex Wednesday, causing the city’s nearby airport to stop planes from landing, authorities said. Officers swarmed the building and exchanged gunfire with the man. No one was reported hurt, and police had the shooter contained to his […]

Mets GM Alderson collapses during news conference

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets general manager Sandy Alderson collapsed while talking with reporters during a news conference to announce a contract extension for manager Terry Collins, then was able to walk away. New York said Alderson did not eat breakfast, felt lightheaded under the lights of the news conference and fainted. The Mets said […]

49ers make QB change from Kaepernick to Gabbert

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have officially made the change at quarterback from Colin Kaepernick to Blaine Gabbert. Coach Jim Tomsula announced the switch Wednesday as he looks to spark his struggling offense heading into Sunday’s game against Atlanta. The 49ers (2-6) have failed to score a touchdown three times in […]

Oilers’ McDavid out “months” with broken left clavicle

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Edmonton Oilers rookie forward Connor McDavid is expected to be out “months” with a broken left clavicle, says general manager Peter Chiarelli. Chiarelli says McDavid will require surgery after breaking his collarbone in Tuesday night’s 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. The first overall pick in this year’s draft was hurt […]

Bomb may have downed Russian jet, US, UK officials say

LONDON (AP) – British and U.S. officials said Wednesday they have information suggesting the Russian jetliner that crashed in the Egyptian desert may have been brought down by a bomb, and Britain said it was suspending flights to and from the Sinai Peninsula indefinitely. Intercepted communications played a role in the tentative conclusion that the […]

Start your engines! For the “Mile of Mud”

NAPLES, Fla. – Three times a year for the past 70 years, the Florida Sports Park has come alive with the roar of swamp buggy engines and the thrill of racing in the mud. This weekend swamp buggy racing returns to Southwest Florida for the Budweiser Fall Classic, where racers from across the region will […]

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Study: Most states link student learning to teacher reviews

WASHINGTON (AP) – Most states now require that teachers be evaluated, at least in part, on student test scores – a move that’s drawn fierce criticism from teachers’ unions. A comprehensive state-by-state analysis by the National Council on Teacher Quality shows 42 states and the District of Columbia require student growth and achievement be considered […]

Mercedes issues recall; air bags can inflate without crash

DETROIT (AP) – Mercedes is recalling more than 126,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. to fix a problem that can cause the air bags to inflate without a crash. The recall covers the C-300, C-350, and C-63 models from 2008 and 2009, and the GLK-350 4-Matic from 2010. Mercedes says the air bag control […]

5 stabbed, suspect killed at California college

MERCED, Calif. (AP) – An assailant stabbed five people on a rural university campus in central California before police shot and killed him, authorities said Wednesday. Two of the victims attacked at the University of California, Merced, were taken by helicopter to hospitals for treatment, spokeswoman Lorena Anderson said. The three other victims were treated […]