February 2024

Se cree que dos estadounidenses murieron después de que la Policía dijera que su yate fue secuestrado en Granada; se les recuerda como una pareja de buen corazón

February 25, 2024 2:50 PM CNN Newsource

urielblanco (CNN) — Dos estadounidenses que podrían haber muerto tras el secuestro de su yate en Granada por tres presos fugados de la cárcel son recordados por sus conocidos como una pareja de buen corazón. La pareja, identificada por su club náutico como Kathy Brandel y Ralph Hendry, una pareja de Virginia que estaba pasando

Manuel Feller of Austria overcomes first-run deficit to win a World Cup slalom at Palisades Tahoe

February 25, 2024 2:35 PM Associated Press

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Manuel Feller of Austria overcame a first-run deficit to win a World Cup slalom on Sunday, his fourth victory of the season. Trailing by nearly a half-second entering the final run, Feller smoothly navigated the tricky course. He finished in a combined time of 1 minute, 42.08 seconds to edge

Jamaican woman accused of throwing 5-month-old daughter from roof charged with murder

February 25, 2024 2:33 PM Associated Press

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Police in Jamaica say they have charged a 27-year-old woman with murder after she was accused of throwing her 5-month-old daughter from a roof late last year. Authorities said in a statement Sunday that the woman was at home with some relatives and her partner in early December when

No. 3 Stanford wraps up at least a share of Pac-12 regular-season title, beating Arizona State 81-67

February 25, 2024 2:23 PM Associated Press

By ERIC HE Associated Press STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Kiki Iriafen had 22 points and 20 rebounds, Cameron Brink added 14 points and No. 3 Stanford beat Arizona State 81-67 on Sunday, responding after an upset loss to Arizona without Brink to wrap up at least a share of the Pac-12 regular-season title. Brink, who

Dragons and dancers parade through Manhattan’s Chinatown for Lunar New Year

February 25, 2024 2:22 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Dragons took a starring role at the Lunar New Year parade in Manhattan’s historic Chinatown on Sunday — it’s the Year of the Dragon, after all — as hundreds of revelers filled the cold clear air with the sound of drums, cymbals and puffs of confetti. Lions and red lanterns were

No. 18 Utah beats JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC 74-68, snapping Trojans’ 7-game winning streak

February 25, 2024 2:18 PM Associated Press

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — After three seasons at Southern California, including being Pac-12 freshman of the year, Alissa Pili left for Utah. “I needed to step out of my comfort zone a little bit to really push me to get to where I knew I could be,” the Alaska

Israel vows to target Lebanon’s Hezbollah even if temporary pause reached with Hamas in Gaza

February 25, 2024 2:14 PM Associated Press

By MELANIE LIDMAN and ABBY SEWELL Associated Press TEL AVIV, ISRAEL (AP) — Israel’s defense minister vowed Sunday to step up attacks on Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group even if a cease-fire is reached with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Hezbollah, which has been exchanging fire with Israel throughout the war in Gaza, has said it

Kiki Iriafen, Cameron Brink lead No. 3 Stanford past Arizona State, 81-67

February 25, 2024 2:13 PM Associated Press

By ERIC HE Associated Press STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Kiki Iriafen had 22 points and 20 rebounds, Cameron Brink added 14 points and No. 3 Stanford beat Arizona State 81-67 on Sunday, responding after an upset loss to Arizona at home two days earlier without Brink. Brink, who also had nine rebounds, seven assists and

Golfer ranked 2,930th goes from delivering groceries to earning $216K with 2nd place at Kenya Open

February 25, 2024 2:07 PM Associated Press

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Only a week after he was delivering groceries to make ends meet, the 2,930th-ranked golfer Joe Dean finished tied for second at the Kenya Open on Sunday to earn himself more than $200,000 and a huge shot of confidence for the future. “I don’t think it’s sunk in yet,” the Englishman

No. 2 Senate Republican endorses Trump for president

February 25, 2024 2:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Lauren Fox and Sam Fossum, CNN (CNN) — GOP Sen. John Thune, the No. 2 Republican in the Senate, is endorsing former President Donald Trump as the party’s nominee, his office confirmed to CNN. The backing from the South Dakota Republican, who has been critical of Trump, is the latest indication of the former

Kenneth Mitchell, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Marvel’ actor, dead at 49

February 25, 2024 1:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Kenneth Mitchell, an actor who appeared in the series “Star Trek: Discovery” and Marvel’s “Captain Marvel,” has died, his family announced in a statement shared on his verified social media Sunday. He was 49. “With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother,

51-year-old Bobby Knapp was taken into custody by deputies and charged with first-degree murder.

Man charged with first-degree murder after allegedly killing roommate

February 25, 2024 1:38 PM CNN Newsource

By Kasey Richardson Click here for updates on this story JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colorado (KCNC) — A Colorado man is in custody and has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing his roommate during an argument inside a residence in Indian Hills. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says around 3:42 p.m. on Saturday,

California governor launches ads to fight abortion travel bans

February 25, 2024 1:36 PM Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday announced an advertising campaign to combat proposals in several Republican-controlled states to prohibit out-of-state travel for abortions and other reproductive care. The multistate ad campaign and an online petition effort will launch Monday, beginning with a TV commercial about a measure under consideration in Tennessee.

California governor launches ads to fight abortion travel bans

February 25, 2024 1:36 PM Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday announced an advertising campaign to combat proposals in several Republican-controlled states to prohibit out-of-state travel for abortions and other reproductive care. The multistate ad campaign and an online petition effort will launch Monday, beginning with a TV commercial about a measure under consideration in Tennessee.

La crisis migratoria dominó la conversación en la reunión de gobernadores en la Casa Blanca

February 25, 2024 1:36 PM CNN Newsource

Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — La cifra récord de migrantes que llegan a la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México fue el principal tema de conversación en la reunión de gobernadores en la Casa Blanca este fin de semana, lo cual reveló cómo el asunto se ha vuelto relevante en los estados de todo el país

Search continues for missing Americans after alleged yacht hijacking in Grenada, but a violent scene suggests the worst, family says

February 25, 2024 1:29 PM CNN

CNN By Polo Sandoval and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Police in the Caribbean are investigating the disappearance of an American couple after escaped inmates in Grenada allegedly hijacked their yacht. Now, their family is bracing for the possibility “they aren’t with us” after the violent scene suggests they may have been killed, but still

Zelensky claims ‘millions will be killed’ without US aid to Kyiv, as Ukrainian troop deaths reach at least 31,000

February 25, 2024 1:26 PM CNN Newsource

By Stephanie Halasz and Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — “Millions” could die in Ukraine’s war with Russia if US lawmakers don’t approve President Joe Biden’s $60 billion aid request for Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN on Sunday. Asked by CNN’s Kaitlan Collins about a claim made by the US Senator J.D. Vance that

Soldiers carry the coffin of Ukrainian poet and serviceman Maksym Kryvtsov who was killed in action fighting against Russia's attack on Ukraine

Zelensky warns ‘millions will be killed’ without US aid to Kyiv, as Ukrainian troop deaths reach at least 31,000

February 25, 2024 1:26 PM CNN

CNN By Stephanie Halasz and Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — “Millions” could die in Ukraine’s war with Russia if US lawmakers don’t approve President Joe Biden’s $60 billion aid request for Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN on Sunday. Asked by CNN’s Kaitlan Collins about a claim made by the US Senator J.D. Vance

Caribbean leaders meet with Haiti’s prime minister. Foreign force deployment is on the agenda

February 25, 2024 12:53 PM Associated Press

By BERT WILKINSON Associated Press GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Caribbean leaders have met with embattled Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to talk about his country’s unrelenting gang violence. One top official noting that Henry’s continued presence as head of government remains a main stumbling block to progress. Bahamian Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell told The Associated

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday invoked his ancestors’ deaths at the hands of the Nazis as he called on House Speaker Mike Johnson to put a $95 billion foreign aid bill on the floor.

Schumer invokes ancestors’ deaths at hands of Nazis in calling on Johnson to put foreign aid bill on House floor

February 25, 2024 12:22 PM CNN Newsource

By Sam Fossum, CNN (CNN) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday invoked his ancestors’ deaths at the hands of the Nazis as he called on House Speaker Mike Johnson to put a $95 billion foreign aid bill on the floor and cautioned about the dangers of catering to dictators. Schumer, in a personal moment at

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