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Mueren 9 personas en accidente de autobús y un camión en República Dominicana

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:37 GMT

REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA – Al menos 9 personas murieron y 15 resultaron heridas en un accidente de tránsito ocurrido este miércoles en una carretera en el municipio de Bajos de Haina, a unas 15 millas de Santo Domingo, según el director de la Defensa Civil dominicana, Juan Salas.El siniestro ocurrió en la mañana local en un tramo de la carretera Sánchez, perteneciente al sector Quita Sueño, en Bajos de Haina, cuando un autobús de pasajeros y un camión articulado chocaron de frente y luego se precipitaron a una cañada, cayendo el camión encima del autobús.Fuentes del servicio de emergencias del 911 indicaron que se trata de cifras preliminares, puesto que en el autobús habría quedado atrapado un número indeterminado de viajeros. Ya son 27 los muertos por las torrenciales lluvias en República Dominicana Impactante: así quedaron zonas de República Dominicana tras fuertes lluvias Según datos facilitados por personas presentes en el ...

Amos scores 17 as Central Connecticut State takes down Army 79-51

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:37 GMT

WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Kellen Amos had 17 points in Central Connecticut State’s 79-51 victory over Army on Wednesday night.Amos added three blocks for the Blue Devils (2-4). Jordan Jones scored 15 points while going 7 of 13 (1 for 4 from 3-point range), and added five rebounds and three steals. Jay Rodgers went 5 of 8 from the field to finish with 11 points.Josh Scovens led the way for the Black Knights (0-7) with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Blake Barker added 11 points for Army. AJ Allenspach also recorded eight points. The Black Knights extended their losing streak to seven straight.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Gobierno de Nicaragua difunde imágenes del obispo Rolando Álvarez, arrestado desde 2022

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:37 GMT

(CNN Español) –– El Gobierno del presidente Daniel Ortega difundió este martes varias imágenes del obispo de Matagalpa, monseñor Rolando Álvarez Lagos, quien fue arrestado en febrero de 2022, y cumple una condena de 26 años y cuatro meses de prisión por cargos de conspiración y divulgación de noticias falsas, entre otros delitos.En el video se ve al obispo vestido con pantalones cortos y una playera. Está sentado en la silla de un comedor y desde ahí observa una pantalla de televisión instalada sobre la pared. Sobre la mesa hay botellas de plástico de diversas bebidas y a un costado una sala con algunas macetas con plantas.“Como se puede ver en el video y fotografías, las condiciones de reclusión son preferenciales y se cumple estrictamente con el régimen de consultas médicas, visitas familiares y recibimiento de paquetes, contrario a lo que las campañas calumniosas pretenden hacer creer”, afirmó el Ministerio de Gobernación de Nicaragua en un comunicado, replicado por el medio ofic...

Senator: White House not seeking conditions on military aid to Israel, despite Biden calling it a ‘worthwhile thought’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:37 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senator: White House not seeking conditions on military aid to Israel, despite Biden calling it a ‘worthwhile thought.’Source

Inmate who walked out of Jefferson County prison camp arrested after 12 weeks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — An inmate who walked out of a Jefferson County prison camp in early September has been arrested in New Mexico. Edward Verdugo was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service, the agency said.Verdugo was discovered missing on Sept. 5 from a minimum security prison camp next to the Federal Correctional Institution Englewood. Federal prisoner’s escape was too easy, insiders say Sources told the FOX31 Problem Solvers he was found to have meth in his locker four days before his escape. The sources said Verdugo wasn’t moved to the secure housing unit and remained at the minimum security satellite camp. There, the sources said, he was able to access a golf cart and drive to the edge of the prison grounds, where he walked away.Verdugo had been sentenced by a federal judge in New Mexico to 109 months in federal prison for several charges, including conspiracy to distribute heroin, possession with intent to distribute heroin, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug...

Watch full replay: Biden talks economy, clean energy at Pueblo wind tower maker

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:37 GMT

PUEBLO, Colo. (KDVR) — President Joe Biden visited southern Colorado on Wednesday to tout his economic policies and investments in clean energy, and to answer Republican criticism.The president was at CS Wind, a facility that is the world's largest wind tower manufacturer. The South Korea-based company is expanding in Pueblo and expects to add 850 new jobs by 2026, growth that has been tied to tax incentives through the Inflation Reduction Act.The facility is in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District and is represented by Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, who has called for the repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act and said it's "a massive failure." Recap: Biden visits Boebert’s district to reject Republican criticism of green policies In his remarks after touring the plant, Biden responded to Boebert's criticism, saying his agenda has helped the area and the country.On Tuesday night, Biden was in Denver for a fundraiser. The two-day visit was his fifth to the state.The pre...

Wheat Ridge business owner killed, family says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:37 GMT

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (KDVR) -- One person was killed in a homicide that occurred Wednesday morning near 38th Avenue and Teller Street in Wheat Ridge.Police were called to the area after shots were heard around 11:19 a.m. A family member told FOX31 the victim was Peter Damien Arguello, who owned a nearby antique and jewelry shop.No suspect has been taken into custody yet, but police said there was no danger to the public.At approximately 4:43 p.m., Wheat Ridge police released photos of the suspect vehicle believed to be involved with the homicide. The vehicle is a red 2003-2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck.This red 2003-2007 Chevy Silverado is wanted in connection to a homicide in Wheat Ridge. (Wheat Ridge Police Department)This red 2003-2007 Chevy Silverado is wanted in connection to a homicide in Wheat Ridge. (Wheat Ridge Police Department)There are three schools located near the crime scene, but police said they did not feel it was necessary to put the schools on lockout or secu...

Police sniper cleared in killing of barricaded man in Northglenn

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday that a sniper officer who shot and killed a barricaded suspect in Northglenn will not face criminal charges.Prosecutors found the officers involved with fatally shooting Joseph Martinez on April 14 were justified in their actions, according to the officer-involved shooting decision letter issued by District Attorney Brian Mason. Police: Man killed at Denver park had AK-47, 400 rounds The decision letter includes a factual summary, stating that members of the FBI's Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force were surveilling a residential unit at 301 Malley Drive, in Northglenn, for a wanted party.The wanted man, Martinez, had several outstanding felony warrants, including attempted murder, a pattern of racketeering, robbery, burglary and possession of a controlled substance, according to the letter.Martinez was seen going in and out of a unit, and law enforcement surrounded the apartment with market patro...

Surveillance video shows robbery, beating outside Hialeah hair salon that led to arrests of mother and son

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:37 GMT

Surveillance video captured the moment a woman was robbed and beaten outside of a hair salon in Hialeah, an attack that led to the arrests of a mother and son.The security footage captured the moment a masked assailant grabbed a suitcase that the victim was placing in the rear of her SUV in the parking lot of a shopping plaza along the 7700 block of West 28th Avenue, Sept. 16.The video goes on to show the perpetrator repeatedly pistol-whipping the woman.Investigators said the suitcase that was taken was filled with jewelry.Detectives said carried out the attack that left the victim bleeding and bruised.“It was very violent,” said the victim through a translator during an interview with 7News in early October. “He began hitting me and tried to take away my suitcase. He hit me several times. When he fired a shot, it all happened in seconds.”The victim works at the beauty salon but also sells jewelry. She said she was loading her inventory into her vehicle at th...

Abandoned miniature horse in Florida Everglades rescued by South Florida SPCA

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:37 GMT

A miniature horse is galloping toward recovery after being found abandoned near the western edge of the Florida Everglades.The South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals responded to a distress call from the Miami-Dade Agricultural Police on Wednesday morning and rescued the abandoned horse, found suffering from a suspected broken ankle.“Because the leg is broken, the hood is pointing up [in the wrong direction],” said Laurie Waggoner, Director of Rescue Operations for South Florida SPCA.The chestnut horse, named Tiny Tim by the rescuers, was discovered with a duct-taped ankle causing open wounds.Rescuers believe the ankle was fractured months ago.“For several months, this little mini had to have been in complete agony. It breaks my heart to think of the suffering that he’s had to endure,” said Waggoner. “Judging by the amount of foot that has grown, I;m going to guess six months ago that this happened.”Rescuers said the ...