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Miles de migrantes se suman a caravana rumbo a EE.UU.

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:49:28 GMT

(CNN) — Miles de migrantes abandonaron Tapachula, en el sur de México, este domingo, realizando un largo viaje a pie hacia Estados Unidos. Los organizadores llaman a la caravana el “Éxodo de la pobreza”.Muchos de los migrantes son de América Central y del Sur, así como del Caribe, Cuba y Haití.Uno de los organizadores, Luis Villagrán, dijo a los periodistas que están huyendo de lo “inhumano” y que “la única esperanza de esta gente es salir, llamar la atención y decir que estamos vivos. Lo único que queremos es trabajar”. Lo único que queremos son documentos para salir adelante”, añadió Villagrán.Benigno Sánchez, un migrante cubano, dijo a CNN: “Tenemos miedo de hablar… Tenemos necesidades económicas. Tenemos un sueño, trabajar honestamente. ¿Qué les puedo decir? Desafortunadamente, vivimos en un gobierno corrupto”.En medio de su caminata, Aida Peña, salvadoreña, dijo a CNN que como recompensa por el sacrificio que est...

King Charles III’s annual Christmas message from Buckingham Palace to include sustainable touches

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:49:28 GMT

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III will give his second Christmas message from Buckingham Palace in front of a live tree decorated with sustainable ornaments.The message to be broadcast at 3 p.m. on Monday will be the king’s second holiday address since he ascended the throne but the first since his coronation in May. The natural decorations adorning the tree were made from wood, dried oranges, brown glass, pine cones and paper. The tree will later be replanted, the palace says.Charles has promoted environmental causes, such as protecting wildlife and combating climate change long before it became popular, throughout much of his life. He spoke at the beginning of the month at the U.N.’s COP28 climate summit in Dubai. Last year, in his first Christmas message as monarch, Charles evoked memories of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and paid tribute to the “selfless dedication” of Britain’s public service workers. Many of those workers spent much of the past year in a fight ...

1 persona muerta y 3 personas heridas en tiroteo en un centro comercial de Nochebuena en Colorado, dice la policía

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:49:28 GMT

(CNN) — Una persona murió a causa de una herida de bala y otras tres resultaron heridas en un centro comercial en Colorado el domingo mientras los visitantes terminaban sus compras navideñas de último momento, dijo la policía.Después de que estalló una pelea entre dos grupos, se hicieron disparos, según el Departamento de Policía de Colorado Springs, y los agentes respondieron alrededor de las 4:30 p.m.Un hombre fue hallado muerto en el Citadel Mall, y otros dos hombres “que sufrían al menos una herida de bala cada uno” fueron trasladados a hospitales locales en estado grave, dijo la policía en una publicación en X, antes conocido como Twitter.Según la policía, una mujer también fue trasladada al hospital con heridas leves.El centro comercial ha sido “limpiado y cerrado”, dijo el departamento de policía en X. “No se conoce ninguna amenaza para la comunidad en este momento”.Varias personas fueron detenidas, dijo la policía.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable...

EXCLUSIVE: American prisoner in Russia calls on Biden to do more to secure his release

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:49:28 GMT

On Christmas Eve, the phone rang at 5:58 a.m. The call rolled to voicemail. The voice on the message was very familiar, even though he and this reporter had never spoken before.Calm, polite and quietly desperate, the voice said, “My name is Paul Whelan. I’m a U.S. citizen being held hostage by the Russian government. I’d like to speak to you about that.”Hours later, he called again with another message — an urgent one for President Joe Biden.“Mr. President,” he said, “you promised to bring me home. I’m still here. There has to be more that you can do to secure my release.”Whelan, who on Dec. 28 will have been in Russian custody for five years, was not speaking generally about the President’s team.“The concern that I have,” he said, “is that diplomatic efforts have failed and not enough is being done to secure my release from the very top.”A message for President BidenHe believes a lack of direct action by Mr. Biden, himself, is the reason he’s still in a Russian la...

Fort Lauderdale firefighters battle blaze as 2 trailers ignite

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:49:28 GMT

Firefighters responded to a distress call as two trailers erupted in flames early Monday in a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood. Crews worked to extinguish the fire that broke out just after 4:30 a.m. on Northwest 68th Street and First Lane.Officials said that a second trailer, located a few blocks away, also succumbed to the blaze, resulting in a total loss. Additional firefighting units were mobilized to the scene as the fire persisted, occasionally reigniting.As of now, there is no information on the number of people displaced or any injuries resulting from the fire. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation.

BSO grants special day to young survivor of West Park explosion

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:49:28 GMT

The Broward Sheriff’s Office orchestrated a special day for 8-year-old Rodensky Belval, reuniting him with the firefighters who played a role in saving him and his family from an unthinkable tragedy.Last Tuesday, disaster struck the Belval family when their home on Southwest 20th Street in West Park exploded while they were inside. Miraculously, Rodensky and his family survived the catastrophic incident. An ongoing investigation seeks to uncover the cause of the blast.In a touching reunion, the Broward Sheriff’s Office treated Rodensky to a day filled with joy, gifts, and quality time with the firefighters who bravely responded to the emergency. The gesture aimed to bring comfort and happiness to the young survivor and his family after the traumatic event. An investigation into the cause of the explosion continues.

Fans at Hard Rock Stadium express excitement before Dolphins win

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:49:28 GMT

In a festive clash at Hard Rock Stadium, the Miami Dolphins secured a triumphant win just in time for Christmas, but the atmosphere was electric at Hard Rock Stadium as Dolphins and Cowboys enthusiasts showed their excitement before the game. Tailgating festivities added to the spectacle, with fans expressing their die-hard allegiance to their respective teams.The Christmas Eve game drew fans not just from across Florida but from across the country. Mike Spina, a Cowboys Fan, mentioned bringing his whole family to celebrate the occasion.“We skip Jersey for the Christmas Eve Seventh fishes. We’re here tonight to celebrate,” said Spina. While Jeff Dunn, a dedicated Dolphins supporter, expressed his commitment. “We fly down here for every Miami Dolphin game,” said Dunn.When asked why they were spending Christmas Eve at the game, one man said, “This is it. This is the ultimate gift. I mean you’re at Hard Rock Stadium — Dolphins, Cowboys. H...

The death toll from an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza rises to 106, Palestinian officials say

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:49:28 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — Palestinian medical officials say the death toll from an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza has risen to 106.The announcement makes the Sunday night airstrike in the Maghazi refugee camp among the deadliest in Israel’s air campaign in Gaza, launched on Oct. 7 in response to a deadly cross-border attack by Hamas militants.Hospital officials initially said 68 people had died. On Monday, first responders retrieved more than three dozen additional bodies that were taken to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital in Deir al-Balah. Hospital records seen by The Associated Press listed 106 deaths.The Israeli military says the incident is under review.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.CAIRO (AP) — Egypt has put forward an ambitious, initial proposal to end the Israel-Hamas war with a cease-fire, a phased hostage release and the creation of a Palestinian government of experts who would administer the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank, a senior Egyptian official...

Residents displaced after house goes up in flames on Christmas Eve in Ashland

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:49:28 GMT

Ashland firefighters battled a Christmas Eve house fire that sent a large plume of smoke billowing into the sky.The department shared a photo from the scene on Sherborne Circle on their Facebook page.Everyone was able to make it out of the home safely but the home was a total loss.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Man suffers serious injuries from stabbing in Jane and Weston area

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:49:28 GMT

A man has suffered serious injuries from a stabbing in the Jane Street and Weston Road area on Monday morning.Police responded to a call at approximately 12:16 a.m., and a male victim in his 30’s with stab wounds was transported to hospital via emergency run.The victim has serious but non-life threatening injuries.The suspect is still outstanding and an investigation is ongoing.