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Richard Moll, ‘Night Court’ actor, dead at 80

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:01:53 GMT

(CNN) — Richard Moll, a veteran character and voice actor best known for his role as the bailiff on the original version of NBC’s “Night Court,” has died, according to Jeff Sanderson, a spokesperson for the family. He was 80.Moll died peacefully on October 26 at his home in Big Bear Lake, CA, a statement said.Moll was born in Pasadena, California and attended the University of California, Berkeley, according to the Turner Classic Movies website.When he began acting, his first jobs were in commercials and bit parts on television shows. Among his early credits were roles on “Welcome Back, Kotter” and “The Rockford Files.” On the former, he played a character simply credited as “Big Thug.”Indeed he was big – standing at 6’8,” with a hulking presence. In the real world, though, Moll wasn’t as likely to be recognized by “Night Court” viewers if he was sporting a full head of hair. His “Night Court” character, Bull Shannon, was bald, big-hearted and at times a little dense, though no...

Manhunt ends after Maine mass shooting suspect found dead

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:01:53 GMT

Lewiston, MAINE (WHDH) — The massive manhunt for a suspect in two mass killings in Maine ended Friday night when he was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, multiple law enforcement sources tell 7NEWS. Robert Card, 40, was the focus of a search following two shootings in Lewiston, Maine that left 18 people dead and 13 others injured.He was found dead, the Androscoggin Sheriff’s Department confirmed on Facebook.Officials are expected to discuss the development at a 10 p.m. news conference.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Everett tops Lynn Classical, captures another GBL championship

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:01:53 GMT

EVERETT – Down a few starters, Everett had to regroup in the second half to claim its 26th Greater Boston League title in 31 seasons.Thanks to short field positions and a couple timely turnovers, the Crimson Tide outscored Lynn Classical 34-6 in the second half en route to a 43-12 victory over the Rams at Everett Memorial Stadium on Friday night.“We played together,” said Everett coach Justin Flores about the strong second half. “The defense played well all game and the offense finally started to play well together.”To start the third, both offenses were stuck in a rut. With Lynn Classical (5-3) backed up in their own end zone, Everett (7-1) forced a short punt to start their second drive of the half at the Rams’ 12.Three plays later, Boston College-commit Christian Zamor rushed it in from two yards out to make it a 16-6 Crimson Tide lead.“I looked at him in the eyes and I told him that we are going to get on his back a little bit,” Flores said about what he said to Zamor at the hal...

Maine mass shooting suspect found dead, officials tell AP

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:01:53 GMT

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — A man suspected of fatally shooting 18 people and wounding 13 in Maine has been found dead, authorities said Friday.Robert Card, who was wanted in connection with the shootings at Schemengees Bar and Grille and at Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley in Lewiston, is believed to have died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, a law enforcement official tells The Associated Press.The official was not authorized to discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity. A 10 p.m. news conference was scheduled by police.Card, 40, of Bowdoin, Maine, was a U.S. Army reservist who underwent a mental health evaluation in mid-July after he began acting erratically during training, a U.S. official told The Associated Press.Card had been sought since the Wednesday night shootings, and murder warrants were issued against him.A bulletin sent to police across the country shortly after the attack said Card had been committed to a mental hea...

Search for Maine shooting suspect leveraged old-fashioned footwork and new technology

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:01:53 GMT

Hundreds of law enforcement officers descended on southern Maine this week, searching for a military-trained outdoorsman who vanished after police say he killed 18 people in two separate shootings Wednesday. The deceased ranged in age from 14 to 76. A teen bowler, a shipbuilder and a sign language interpreter were among the dead.The search for Robert Card, 40, of Bowdoin, involved both old-fashioned footwork and advanced technology, but for almost two days after the shooting there was still no sign of Card by air, water or land. Then, Friday evening, authorities said Card was found dead. Card is believed to have died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The official was not authorized to discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity. Here is a look at the agencies involved and the resources they used in the search for Card: SEARCHING BY WATERThe most visible search efforts Friday focuse...

California governor’s trip shows US-China engagement is still possible on a state level

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:01:53 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s trip to China, with the stated goal of working together to fight climate change, resulted in a surprise meeting with leader Xi Jinping and was filled with warm words and friendliness not seen in years in the China-U.S. relationship. The trip was seen as one of the steps in paving the way for U.S. President Joe Biden and Xi to meet in San Francisco in November during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, but it also highlighted the existing relationship that China has with California, showing that even when tensions are high between the two countries, collaboration is still possible on some levels. The reception from China “sends a very clear signal that working with California is desired and, at minimum, politically safe and encouraged,” said Alex Wang, a professor of law at UCLA who focuses on the environment. U.S.-China relations have deteriorated significantly since 2018 over issues as wide-ranging as trade, the origin of COVI...

2 white boaters plead guilty to misdemeanors in Alabama riverfront brawl

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:01:53 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Two white boaters charged in an Alabama riverfront brawl that drew nationwide attention pleaded guilty Friday to misdemeanor charges of harassment and assault.The August riverfront melee in Montgomery drew national attention after white boaters were filmed hitting a Black riverboat co-captain and crew members rushing to his defense. Video of the fight was shared widely online, sparking countless memes and parodies. Montgomery police said the brawl began when the white boaters refused to move their pontoon boat so the city-owned Harriott II riverboat could dock in its designated space. The boat’s co-captain said he was attacked after moving the pontoon boat a few feet to make way for the riverboat. Four white boaters and one Black man, who was filmed hitting people with a folding chair, were charged with misdemeanor offenses. Two of the white boaters entered guilty pleas Friday, news outlets reported. A man pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting the Bla...

Police seek man in sexual assault at TTC station

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:01:53 GMT

Toronto police are searching for a man wanted in connection with an alleged sexual assault at a TTC subway station earlier this month.Police say a woman was in the elevator inside Don Mills Station around 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 when a man approached her from behind and allegedly sexually assaulted her. The woman then walked toward the bus bay and the man followed her, once again allegedly sexually assaulting her. He then continued to follow her onto a bus and when she sat down, he stood in front of her and exposed himself before leaving the scene. The man is described as male, Black, between 35 and 40 years of age, approximately five-foot-11 with a medium build, short black hair and a short black/grey beard. He was last seen wearing a blue jean jacket, black shirt, black jeans and beige shoes.

Pregnant woman injured in shooting on West Side

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:01:53 GMT

CHICAGO — A pregnant woman was hospitalized on Friday night after a shooting on the city's West Side, sources say. According to reports, the shooting happened just before 4 p.m. in the 700 block of North Lawndale Avenue in Humboldt Park. Northwest Side store burglarized twice in an hour. Workers say CPD was slow to respond Police say the victim, a 21-year-old woman, was on the sidewalk in the area when she sustained a gunshot wound to her left side. Officers say the woman was taken to a West Side hospital in fair condition. No updates have been provided on the condition of her baby. Chicago man accused of carjacking woman on South Side arrested Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting and police say no arrests have been made. Area Four Detectives are conducting an investigation. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call Area Four Detectives at 312-746-8251. Tips for police can also be filed at CPDtip.com. Tips can be left anonymously.

Rep. George Santos faces expulsion vote as he pleads not guilty to latest federal charges

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:01:53 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- As Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) pleaded not guilty Friday morning in New York, to additional federal charges, Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (R-N.Y.) introduced a resolution to expel Santos from office."George Santos is not fit to serve his constituents as a United States representative," D'Esposito said. "George Santos directly profited from his fraudulent action, including transferring money to his own bank account to buy luxury items and pay off debt."D'Esposito said Santos lied about his background and his past to get himself elected. Santos responded to the resolution online, writing "I'm not resigning" and "I'm entitled to due process and not a predetermined outcome.""I do think that George Santos should have resigned, I don't think he should be a member of Congress," Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-N.Y.) said.But other New York Republicans, like Molinaro and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.), agree Santos needs to go."He has basically admitted to some of the very fraud a...