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On 3rd anniversary of George Floyd’s death, Biden stops GOP-led effort to block DC police reform law

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:28:42 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday – the third anniversary of George Floyd’s murder – vetoed an effort led by congressional Republicans to overturn a new District of Columbia law on improving police accountability. The law was part of a push to reform policing nationwide and passed in the wake of the police killing of Floyd in 2020 in Minneapolis. Biden has said he supported many parts of the law, including the banning of chokeholds, limiting use of deadly force, improving access to body cameras and requiring training for officers to de-escalate tense situations. “The president has repeatedly said we have an obligation to make sure that all people, all Americans are safe and that public safety defends on public trust,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. She also highlighted how the new law was in line with efforts made by the federal government through executive order last year. The veto comes as Democrats in Congress have twi...

Sentencian a 18 años de cárcel a fundador de los Oath Keepers

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:28:42 GMT

El fundador del grupo extremista Oath Keepers fue sentenciado el jueves a 18 años de prisión por orquestar un complot de una semana que culminó con el ataque de sus seguidores al Capitolio de los Estados Unidos en un intento por mantener al presidente Joe Biden fuera de la Casa Blanca después de las elecciones de 2020.Stewart Rhodes es la primera persona acusada en el ataque del 6 de enero de 2021 en ser sentenciada por conspiración sediciosa, y su sentencia es la más larga que se ha dictado hasta ahora en los cientos de casos de disturbios en el Capitolio.Es otro hito para la extensa investigación del Departamento de Justicia del 6 de enero, que condujo a condenas por conspiración sediciosa contra los principales líderes de dos grupos de extrema derecha que, según las autoridades, llegaron a Washington preparados para luchar para mantener al presidente Donald Trump en el poder a toda costa.Antes de dictar la sentencia, el juez le dijo a un desafiante Rhodes que él es una amenaza co...

Autoridades de El Salvador detienen a presidente del club Alianza y otros directivos por la estampida que dejó 12 muertos

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:28:42 GMT

(CNN Español) — Autoridades de El Salvador informaron que detuvieron al presidente del club Alianza F.C., Pedro Hernández, en medio de investigaciones por la estampida del sábado que dejó 12 muertos, 88 aficionados hospitalizados y cerca de 500 heridos en el estadio Cuscatlán.La Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) aseguró este jueves en Twitter que giró órdenes de captura contra cinco personas, entre ellas otros gerentes y un encargado de llaves, por los posibles delitos de “homicidio culposo, lesiones culposas y estragos públicos”.Las puertas del estadio habilitadas para el encuentro “no eran suficientes para el número de aficionados”, indicó la Fiscalía, para indicar que además esos accesos no fueron abiertos con suficiente anticipación para un ingreso ordenado y seguro.Multan con US$ 30.000 al club Alianza por la estampida que dejó 12 muertos en El SalvadorLa FGR señaló que, al agotar las entradas para el partido en el estadio Cuscatlán entre Alianza F.C. y el C.D. Fas, ...

KT Corp.: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:28:42 GMT

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of (AP) — SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of (AP) — KT Corp. (KT) on Wednesday reported earnings of $237.3 million in its first quarter.The Seoul, Korea, Republic Of-based company said it had profit of 46 cents per share.The telecommunications services provider posted revenue of $5.15 billion in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on KT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/KTSource

Texas A&M knocks out South Carolina behind combined 1-hitter

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:28:42 GMT

HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Trevor Werner went 3 for 4 with an RBI triple, freshman Justin Lamkin struck out nine in a seven-inning start and Texas A&M beat South Carolina 5-0 on Thursday in the SEC Tournament.Texas A&M (34-24), the No. 10 seed, advances to the semifinals on Friday. South Carolina (39-19) has been eliminated.Lamkin (3-3), Chris Cortez and Matt Dillard combined for a one-hit shutout. South Carolina second baseman Will Tippett led off the fifth inning with a single before Lamkin retired the next three batters.Texas A&M walked three straight batters in the eighth before Dillard entered to end the threat with a strikeout of Gavin Casas.Lamkin tied his season high with nine strikeouts in his longest outing of the season. Texas A&M starters have combined for 17 strikeouts in 17 scoreless innings, while allowing just five hits in three games.Austin Bost started a three-run fourth with an RBI double. ___AP college sports: https://apnews.com/hub/college-sports and ht...

Ted Hsu officially enters Liberal leadership race

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:28:42 GMT

Kingston and the Islands MPP Ted Hsu has officially put his name forward as a candidate for the Ontario Liberal leadership.The role was last held by Stephen Del Duca, who after a landslide defeat in 2022 stepped down from the role and now holds the role of Mayor in Vaughan. While Hsu has not publicly declared his candidacy yet, he has been “exploring the leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party” and meeting with Liberal supporters throughout the province, and on Thursday he teased a special announcement to come at an event on Sunday morning.Come on down, I've got a special announcement to make! And, I'll have special guest Rob Baker with me. It's time for a #freshstartOLP . #YGK All welcome! RSVP appreciated. https://t.co/st2PFcPaxI pic.twitter.com/GVMnPDf6Ms— Ted Hsu 徐正陶 (@tedhsu) May 24, 2023The news, however, has been spoiled by Elections Ontario who share registered candidates in party leadership contests.Elections Ontario, along with the Liberal...

Census: Colorado among the states with lowest share of kids under 5 years old

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:28:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado is becoming less and less of a place for the youngest age cohort. Colorado’s fertility rate plummeted by 23% from 2010 to 2020. Only Arizona had a bigger drop in fertility. Surrounding states have seen the same trend develop, some U.S. regions have seen fertility drop much faster than others. Western states – those that touch the Rocky Mountains and further west – have seen fertility rates decline by almost twice as much as the rest of the U.S. Colorado’s fertility rate plummeting, now one of US lowest The U.S. Census Bureau released new figures on Thursday detailing the nation's population changes by age, sex and race. Between 2010 and 2020, the U.S. population that was five years old or younger dove by 8.9%. Nationwide, 5.6% of the U.S. population was five or under in 2020. In Colorado, that population declined by 8.5% in the same time. In 2020, the five and under population in Colorado was 5.4% of the total - tied for 11th lowest in the nation with Cal...

Miami Police seek suspect in double homicide case

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:28:42 GMT

The City of Miami Police Department’s Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect believed to be linked to a double homicide that took place in the early hours of January 9, 2023. The incident occurred around 2:25 am in the vicinity of NW 17th Avenue and NW 28th Street. Authorities believe the individual described as a white Hispanic male, aged between 20 and 30 years old, is responsible for the murders of Marie Noel and Bradley Griffith.According to the police, the suspect stands between 5 foot 7 inches and 5 foot 10 inches tall and has a medium build. He is described as having dark hair, a goatee, and was last seen wearing a black beanie, a purple tie-dye shirt, purple camouflage shorts, black sneakers and a watch on his right hand.The incident took place within minutes of each other, and the Miami Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively working on identifying and apprehending the suspect. If you have any information on this crime, c...

Cambridge police hunt for alleged spa robber who ‘closely resembles’ suspect in Watertown spa robbery

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:28:42 GMT

A spa in North Cambridge was robbed at knife-point May 14, and the suspect was linked to another spa robbery in Watertown that happened two days later, Cambridge police announced Thursday. Officials said the suspect, brandishing a knife, entered the spa around 5:50 p.m. last Sunday and threatened the employees for cash. One victim sustained minor injuries after confronting the suspect.CPD also tweeted photos of the suspect, but if sighted, do not approach the suspect and call 911.https://twitter.com/CambridgePolice/status/1661807439082127361?s=20

Oprah Winfrey, Mick Jagger, Roberta Flack and others share emotional tributes to Tina Turner

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:28:42 GMT

(CNN) — As the world mourns the loss of music icon Tina Turner, one of “The Best” singer’s most famous friends, Oprah Winfrey, shared a moving tribute on her website and social media.Winfrey, who devoted portions of her landmark daytime talk show to Turner in the late 90s and the aughts, said in a statement posted to her Instagram on Wednesday that the influential pop culture figure “was a role model not only for me but for the world.”“She once shared with me that when her time came to leave this earth, she would not be afraid, but excited and curious,” Winfrey said, adding “I am a better woman, a better human, because her life touched mine. She was indeed simply the best.”The family of Turner told CNN in a statement that she died “peacefully” in her home in Switzerland on Wednesday after suffering from an undisclosed “long illness.” She was 83.Her turbulent life with Ike Turner and their rise to fame was depicted in t...