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The Houston Marathon and Half-Marathon Sunday belonged to two 30-something moms, who set American records in the event. Keira D'Amato shaved 24 seconds from Deena Kastor's nearly 16-year-old American record in winning the marathon and Sara Hall shattered Molly Huddle's four-year-old American record in finishing second in the half-marathon. "Part of me just can't believe this is happening," D'Amato told Houston's ABC affiliate after hugging her children, Tommy and Quin. "The other part is, like, 'This is happening because you worked your tail off, Keira.' Dreams come true, you know?" Seven-year-old Tommy had cheered his mom with a sign that read, "Your #1 in my heart," and told the ABC affiliate, "It's kind of like Mom's famous and it's cool to have a famous mother or father." Quin held a sign that read, "GO MOMMY GO, GO MOMMY GO, GO MOMMY GO." D'Amato finished in 2 hours, 19:12 seconds, lowering Kastor's 2:19:36 from her victory in the April 2006 London Marathon. D'Amato … [Read more...] about Keira D’Amato breaks American women’s record at Houston Marathon

Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson allegedly offered one of his 22 sexual misconduct/assault accusers a $100,000 settlement in exchange for her silence, according to a report. In documents obtained by the Daily Beast, the accuser ended up refusing to sign the settlement, which reportedly states that Watson “denies all such claims and liability, including the facts alleged.” So what was the settlement offer for if Watson denied all charges against him? According to the document, the payout was the quarterback’s attempt to “buy peace.” The full settlement can be read here . Key provisions within the settlement proposal included stipulations that the lawsuit would be dismissed with prejudice within 24 hours of the accuser signing the agreement. In addition, the accuser and her representatives would be required to observe confidentiality requirements mandating that they neither “speak, write, or otherwise communicate publicly or privately, including in any interviews, social … [Read more...] about Report: Deshaun Watson Allegedly Offered Accuser $100,000 Settlement for Silence

Stocks surged in the final minutes of trading on Monday, snapping back from one of the worst weeks for global markets since the 2008 financial crisis as investors seized on promises that the world’s governments would step in to help if the global economy was slammed by the outbreak of the coronavirus. The S&P 500 jumped 4.6 percent, the biggest single-day leap since late December 2018. The rally followed news that central bankers from the world’s biggest economies would join a conference call with Group of 7 finance ministers on Tuesday to discuss a response to the outbreak, fueling expectations among investors that governments might lower interest rates in tandem. “It has already stoked expectations of a coordinated cut,” Roberto Perli, a former Fed researcher who is now an economist at Cornerstone Macro, said in an email. “If it doesn’t happen, it will only add to market volatility.” But Mr. Perli did not see it as a sign that a simultaneous cut with other global central … [Read more...] about Stocks Surge as Central Banks Vow to Act on Coronavirus

The man who took hostages at a Dallas-area synagogue Saturday night was apparently motivated by his anger over the U.S. imprisonment of Aafia Siddiqui, 49, a Pakistani woman being held in federal prison in Fort Worth for trying to kill American soldiers. That's according to a law enforcement official speaking under condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing investigation, who also told The Washington Post that early in the standoff, the hostage-taker said he wanted a rabbi in New York to know that he was taking the hostages because he wanted Siddiqui freed. The standoff ended Saturday night with law enforcement freeing the hostages and the suspect dead. While very little is publicly known about the suspect - including his identity or what moved him to capture four people, including the rabbi, at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, with a gun and explosives during Saturday services - Siddiqui has long been a cause celebre in Islamist militant circles, with … [Read more...] about Who is Aafia Siddiqui? Texas synagogue hostage-taker allegedly sought release of ‘Lady al-Qaida’

COLLEYVILLE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/AP) – The North Texas rabbi who was held hostage along with three other captives for approximately 10 hours on Saturday, took to Facebook Sunday morning to let everyone know how thankful he is and “grateful to be alive.” He thanked everyone for their prayers and thanked law enforcement and first responders for helping ultimately get everyone out safely. Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker of Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville posted the following message: I am thankful and filled with appreciation for All of the vigils and prayers and love and support, All of the law enforcement and first responders who cared for us, All of the security training that helped save us. I am grateful for my family. I am grateful for the CBI Community, the Jewish Community, the Human Community. I am grateful that we made it out. I am grateful to be alive. Cytron-Walker has been the rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville since 2006 according to … [Read more...] about North Texas Rabbi Says He’s ‘Grateful To Be Alive’ After Being Held Hostage 10 Hours Saturday

ARLINGTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/AP) – San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams is active for a wild-card game against the Dallas Cowboys after missing the regular-season finale with an elbow injury. The nine-time Pro Bowler returned to practice Thursday after missing the 27-24 overtime victory at the Los Angeles Rams that put the 49ers in the playoffs. Williams, an All-Pro for the first time this season, sustained the injury in a Week 17 victory over Houston. READ MORE: Colleyville Rabbi: 'We Are Resilient And We Will Recover' Trent Williams #71 of the San Francisco 49ers on the sidelines. (credit: Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) There were no lingering questions about the active roster for the Cowboys. Linebacker Keanu Neal had already been declared out with chest and elbow injuries. Rookie safety Israel Mukuamu went on injured reserve with a hamstring issue. San Francisco linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) is active after missing the last two … [Read more...] about 49ers LT Trent Williams Active For Wild-Card Game At Cowboys

6 Rich Bisaccia steadied the Las Vegas Raiders after taking over during a tumultuous regular season, guided them to the playoffs for the second time in 19 seasons and earned the support of his players. The first question facing the Raiders this offseason after a 26-19 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in a wild-card game Saturday will be whether that's enough to remove the interim tag and make Bisaccia the full-time coach. “I think we can all think that he’s the right guy,” quarterback Derek Carr said after the game. “He’s proven that people listen to him. Not just people but our team listens to him. I love him so much, I’m thankful for him. All those things will be decisions that I don’t make, I don’t get to make. I just play quarterback and do my best to complete every pass. But with everything that went on, if you really look at what happened, all the pieces missing, everything that changed. He held it together.” Bisaccia took … [Read more...] about Carr backs Bisaccia as Raiders coach: ‘He’s the right guy’