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Africa Oil: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:23:11 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Africa Oil Corp. (AOIFF) on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit of $47.1 million.On a per-share basis, the Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said it had profit of 10 cents.In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, the company’s shares hit $1.95. A year ago, they were trading at $2.41._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AOIFF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AOIFFSource

Denver biker club shooting suspects charged with murder

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:23:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday that charges were filed against two men accused of killing two people and injuring three others outside a motorcycle club in Park Hill.Todd Washington, 40, and Shon McPherson, 32, are both facing two counts each of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted first-degree murder. SWAT situation in Capitol Hill places Morey Middle School on secure The two victims have been identified as Michael David, 43, and Joshua Batts, 39. Three other people were injured by gunfire, and the two suspects also were shot during the incident.“This senseless shooting is yet another example of the tragic consequences that often result when people try to solve disputes with firearms,” District Attorney Beth McCann said in a release. "I want to thank the prosecutors in my office and the detectives with the Denver Police Department whose work on this case has gotten us to this point."According to the arrest affidavits, office...

City buys 48th Avenue shelter from Denver Rescue Mission

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:23:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Three years after finalizing a lease for an 82,000-square-foot shelter in Northeast Park Hill, the city has finalized a purchase agreement for the same property.The facility, originally acquired through a 10-year lease, was opened as a men's shelter in 2021 by the Denver Rescue Mission. The facility can serve up to 515 people and provides 24/7 shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness. Denver to sweep 3rd encampment for mayor’s House1000 initiative According to the city, the shelter at 4600 E. 48th Ave. was purchased for over $7.5 million using RISE Denver General Obligation Bond funds.“Our shelters continue to provide a critical service to unhoused neighbors who are trying to get to the first step of stability,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said in an announcement for the 48th Avenue shelter. “Thanks to funds that Denver voters approved in 2021, we are proud to acquire this long-term shelter site that we can use in collaboration with our partners to ensure n...

Michigan judge rejects 'insurrection' clause challenge, Colorado case to be decided soon

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:23:11 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan judge ruled Tuesday that former President Donald Trump will remain on the state’s primary ballot, dealing a blow to the effort to stop Trump’s candidacy with a Civil War-era Constitutional clause.It marks the second time in a week that a state court declined to remove Trump from a primary ballot under the insurrection provision of the 14th Amendment.A Colorado judge is expected to rule on a similar lawsuit there by Friday. Closing arguments in that case are scheduled for Wednesday.In Michigan, Court of Claims Judge James Redford rejected arguments that Trump’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol meant the court had to declare him ineligible for the presidency. Redford wrote that, because Trump followed state law in qualifying for the primary ballot, he cannot remove the former president. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Additionally, he said it should be up to Congress to decide whether Trump is disqualif...

Historic sign returned to Molly Brown House Museum

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:23:11 GMT

Update, Nov. 14: Individuals with Valor on the Fax reported the sign was found in an alley near their property, according to the Molly Brown House Museum. The group, which provides housing for unhoused individuals experiencing a traumatic brain injury or other disability, returned the sign to the museum. DENVER (KDVR) — The historic Molly Brown House Museum said a sign was taken off the front of the property.The museum told FOX31 that the "Votes for Women" sign was stolen off the property over the weekend. The sign reads "Votes for Women. Home of Margaret Brown, 'Titanic' survivor and national advocate for suffrage and labor rights. Proposed as candidate for U.S. Senate 1914."The sign was given to the museum in 2021 after it was declared a historic marker on the National Votes for Women Trail. The trail markers were launched by the National Collaborative for Women’s History Sites and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation.The Denver Police Department confirmed that a report has been file...

2nd man convicted in murder plot of South Florida auto designer sentenced to 50 years in federal prison

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:23:11 GMT

A man convicted of taking part in a brazen plot that nearly turned deadly has learned his fate.On Monday, Jamie Serrano, 46, was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for his involvement in a plot to travel to Miami and shoot and kill a man, according to officials.Serrano is the second man to be sentenced for his involvement in the shooting. On Nov. 3, Julian Jimenez, 27, was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison and was given an additional five years of supervised release. The shooting happened in August of 2019 when the two arrived in Miami. Jimenez then went to the home of a man known for customizing cars for celebrities. According to police, 45-year-old Alex Vega, was shot three times as he pulled up to his garage. Luckily, the barrage of bullets missed his vital organs. Federal authorities said Jimenez was the shooter. His father is a close associate of recording artist Marc Anthony. https://twitter.com/fox_sheldon/status/1724552730868396105?s=20Surveillance video captured...

House passes bill to avert government shutdown

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:23:11 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown after new Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right conservatives revolted against his plan.The bipartisan tally, 336-95, showed Johnson’s willingness to leave his right-flank Republicans behind and work with Democrats to temporarily keep government running — the same political move that cost the last House speaker, Kevin McCarthy, his job just weeks ago.This time, Johnson of Louisiana appeared on track for a temporarily better outcome as the House approved the stopgap package to keep the government running into the new year. The Senate would act next, ahead of Friday’s shutdown deadline.“Making sure that government stays in operation is a matter of conscience for all of us. We owe that to the American people,” Johnson said earlier Tuesday at a news conference at the Capitol.But the new Republican leader face...

Cerullo: Why I voted for Brandon Hyde as AL Manager of the Year

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:23:11 GMT

Tuesday night Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was named American League Manager of the Year. The Orioles skipper beat out Texas’ Bruce Bochy and Tampa Bay’s Kevin Cash to earn the honor, receiving 27 first-place votes in the process.Mine included.This fall I was offered the privilege of voting for one of Major League Baseball’s premier awards for the first time, and I’m grateful to have been among the 30 media members who selected this year’s AL Manager of the Year. Unlike the AL MVP and Cy Young awards, who had obvious frontrunners, this was a competitive race and a compelling argument could be made for a number of candidates.Ultimately I landed on Hyde as my first-place pick, with Cash in second and Bochy in third.What set Hyde apart for me was how easy he made a very difficult job look. Two years ago Hyde led an Orioles team that lost 110 games. Last year’s club went 83-79. This year most people expected the Orioles to continue trending ...

Member of Massachusetts catalytic converter theft ring pleads guilty

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:23:11 GMT

A member of the catalytic converter theft crew operating out of western Massachusetts has pleaded guilty.Zachary Marshall, either 25 or 26, of Holyoke, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport stolen property in interstate commerce and interstate transportation of stolen property. U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin scheduled sentencing for Feb. 7, 2024.Marshall, was a part of the seven-member crew the feds say stole catalytic converters from nearly 500 vehicles across Massachusetts and New Hampshire from last year until their arrests on April 12, the culmination of “Operation Cut and Run,” a joint effort by federal law enforcement agencies, the Massachusetts State Police, and more than 70 local police departments in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut.Rafael “Robbin Hood” Davila, of Agawam, was the alleged leader of the whole operation that, in the words of then-FBI Boston Special Agent in Charge Joseph Bonavolonta, “robbed catalytic converters out of hun...

Lush, private Northern California estate is site for Xi-Biden meeting

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:23:11 GMT

By JANIE HAR (Associated Press)SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping will meet at a historic country house and museum with lavish gardens for one-on-one talks aimed at improving relations between the two superpowers. The two leaders will meet Wednesday at Filoli, a secluded estate along Northern California’s coastal range. It was built in 1917 as a private residence and later became a National Trust for Historic Preservation site. The estate is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) south of San Francisco, where leaders are gathering for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ conference this week. The location for the meeting was disclosed by three senior administration officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a matter with security implications. Bonnie Glaser, managing director of the Indo-Pacific program at the German Marshall Fund, said the location likely has met Xi’s expectations for a private meeting ...