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UK, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine launch case against Iran at top UN court over Ukrainian passenger jet’s 2020 downing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:50:44 GMT

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — UK, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine launch case against Iran at top UN court over Ukrainian passenger jet’s 2020 downing.Source

Muere una mujer de Carolina del Sur en aparente ataque de un caimán mientras paseaba a su perro, dice la Policía

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:50:44 GMT

(CNN) — Una mujer de 69 años de Carolina del Sur murió aparentemente por el ataque de un caimán mientras paseaba a su perro cerca de un campo de golf en Hilton Head Island, dijo la Policía este martes.Las autoridades respondieron a un informe de un posible ataque de caimán en el vecindario Spanish Wells de Hilton Head Island y encontraron el cuerpo de la mujer alrededor de las 9:30 a.m. en el borde de una laguna que bordea un campo de golf, dijo la oficina del sherif del condado de Beaufort en un comunicado.La víctima, que aún no ha sido identificada, era residente del vecindario, dijo la oficina del sherif. La oficina del forense del condado de Beaufort realizará una autopsia, según el comunicado.Un hombre en Florida pierde un brazo por ataque de caimán de tres metros“Se realizaron esfuerzos de rescate y apareció un caimán que estaba custodiando a la mujer, interrumpiendo los esfuerzos de emergencia”, agregó el comunicado.Eventualmente, el caimán fue removido de manera segura...

Lingering fireworks smoke triggers air quality alerts for DC region

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:50:44 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 4: Fireworks erupt over the Washington Monument during the Independence Day fireworks display along the National Mall on July 4, 2023 in Washington, DC. Crowds of people came together to partake in the annual event commemorating the Fourth of July celebration. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)The National Mall fireworks show attracted thousands to D.C. and lit up the sky in a beautiful display, but it also left lingering smoke and triggered air quality alerts into Wednesday morning.Air quality has improved, but much of the D.C. region is under either a “Code Red,” or “Code Orange,” air quality alert, according to AirNow.“We’re looking at some very unhealthy levels across parts of our area,” 7News Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson said. “There’s no fireworks display that was bigger than what was happening over D.C., and with the winds being out of the west and southwest, we’re seeing some o...

Two-time Olympic triple jumper Ana José Tima banned 3 years for doping

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:50:44 GMT

MONACO (AP) — Two-time Olympic triple jumper Ana José Tima was banned for three years in a doping case, track and field’s Athletics Integrity Unit said Wednesday.José Tima also was disqualified from all results since January 2022 including her 10th place at the world championships held last year in Eugene, Oregon.The 33-year-old Dominican Republic athlete is suspended until January 2025. She earned a one-year reduction from a potential four-year ban for admitting her doping, the AIU said.José Tima tested positive in her home country last November for ostarine, which aids muscle growth and has similar effects to anabolic steroids, and the substance GW501516, which failed medical trials more than a decade ago.At the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Tokyo Olympics held in 2021 she did not advance from qualifying into the triple jump final.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/apf-sports and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Man United signs Mason Mount from Chelsea for $69 million to kick off summer spending spree

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:50:44 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — After 18 years at Chelsea, Mason Mount became Manchester United’s first signing of the off-season on Wednesday in a move worth 55 million pounds ($69 million).The England international has signed a five-year deal with the option of a further 12 months. The move comes a week after United reached agreement with Chelsea, following protracted negotiations since the end of the season. “It’s never easy leaving the club where you grew up, but Manchester United will provide an exciting new challenge for the next phase of my career,” Mount said. “Having competed against them, I know just how strong a squad it is that I’m joining, and I can’t wait to be part of this group’s drive to win major trophies.”United will have to pay a further 5 million pounds ($6.3 million) based on Mount meeting certain targets relating to appearances and success.Mount, 24, was one of United manager Erik ten Hag’s leading targets ahead of the Dutchman’s second seas...

El presidente de República Dominicana, Luis Abinader, da positivo por covid-19

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:50:44 GMT

(CNN Español) — El presidente de República Dominicana, Luis Abinader, dio positivo por coronavirus, según informó este martes en su cuenta de Twitter el vocero de la Presidencia, Homero Figueroa.“El presidente Luis Abinader fue diagnosticado con covid-19 después de presentar un cuadro febril en la noche de hoy. Está en buen estado de ánimo, descansando en su residencia”, señaló Figueroa.El mandatario ha suspendido su agenda mientras se recupera de la enfermedad.En junio de 2020, cuando aún era candidato a la presidencia, Abinader también informó que había dado positivo por covid-19.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

Denver weather: Cloudy and cooler with showers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:50:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Cloudy skies stick around for most of Wednesday in the Denver weather forecast. Highs will be below average in the upper 60s with scattered showers.Weather today: Cooler with showersMost of Denver and the Front Range will have cloudy skies Wednesday with cooler highs in the upper 60s. Drivers rescued from flooded Denver roads Showers from the morning will clear, but more rain chances are back for the late afternoon and early evening. Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on June 5. Weather tonight: Clouds lingerThe rain will clear after sunset Wednesday night with cloudy skies staying in the forecast. Lows will dip to the mid-50s with lighter winds and some partial clearing early Thursday morning.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on July 5. Looking ahead: More rain and warming upThursday is warmer, but below average in the low 80s with partly sunny skies and some afternoon storms. Colorado July 4th fireworks 2023: Schedule and cancellations Friday is very similar...

Surveillance video captures man stealing, causing damage over $400 at resident’s home in Opa-locka

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:50:44 GMT

Opa-locka homeowners took precautions by adding locks and covering the shed with their vehicles in order to stop robberies, but that wasn’t enough for a thief who was caught on surveillance video. The unidentified suspect took vital tools that helped neighbors in need, Tuesday morning. Jacqueline Perez said her husband woke up around 7 a.m. to check outside and they noticed the handle on one of their sheds was broken.“At 4:10 a.m. one guy riding a bicycle, passing by the house and he made a U-turn right at the corner and came back to our house and jumped the fence,” said Perez. Perez added that the thief hopped onto their property and headed straight to the sheds. “Every night he parks the car right next to the shed of the door so that nobody can get in,” said Perez. When the thief came back the second time, he had to work harder to get the shed open and he came prepared.“So he decided to get a bag that he had on his bicycle and bring like a big ...

Glider crash-lands in Coral Gables lake, two people escape with minor injuries

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:50:44 GMT

A glider carrying two people crash-landed in a lake at the Deering Bay Yacht and Country Club in Coral Gables, prompting a swift response from first responders. The incident took place on Tuesday morning, around 9:30 a.m. when Coral Gables Police received an emergency call regarding the incident on the golf course.“Upon their arrival, there was a male and a female. One of them, the female, had minor injuries and was taken to the hospital,” said Sgt. Alejandro Escobar of the Coral Gables Police Department. Moments after the fire rescue team arrived, cell phone footage sent to 7News captured the scene.The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the aircraft involved in the incident was a homebuilt Edge-X glider, which is a motorized two-seater aircraft. The glider encountered a serious problem while in flight, leading to the crash landing.“From my understanding, there was some kind of mechanical trouble with the aircraft and it went down,” said Escobar. ...

Travelers experience setbacks after 4th of July holiday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:50:44 GMT

As a record number of Americans took to the skies this 4th of July, travelers at Miami International Airport (MIA) were confronted with a wave of travel disruptions. More than 50 million Americans traveled this holiday weekend, surpassing the previous record set in 2019. Out of those travelers, AAA estimates that over four million will be flying on Wednesday. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) conducted an average of nearly 2.7 million screenings per day, but a significant portion of travelers have been subjected to extensive delays and cancellations, with more than 40,000 disruptions reported this week.One woman expressed her frustration while she recounted her ordeal at the airport. “I flew from New York, and I was supposed to be here yesterday, but they redirected my flight to Washington and booked me a hotel,” she said. “And yup, now I’m in Atlanta. Flights were delayed, flights were canceled — I mean, we sat on a plane for an hour wai...