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Israeli military kills 2 Palestinians in West Bank, a militant in an army raid and a teenage gunman

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:12:32 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli troops killed a Palestinian militant during an army raid in the West Bank on Tuesday, Palestinian health officials said, while elsewhere in the occupied territory a teenage Palestinian gunman opened fire at Israeli soldiers, wounding one before being shot and killed. The events marked the latest violence to roil the territory during one of the most violent stretches of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in nearly two decades. Israel has pressed on with near-nightly raids in the West Bank while Palestinian militants have ramped up shooting attacks against Israelis.The early morning military raid into the Nur Shams refugee camp near the northern West Bank city of Tulkarem on Tuesday prompted a firefight between Israeli troops and Palestinian militants. The army said troops found and demolished an explosives stockpile. Residents shared videos of bulldozers ripping off all the asphalt on the camp’s main road.The army also said that soldiers came under attack...

Chiefs’ All-Pro TE Travis Kelce hyperextends knee in practice for opener vs Detroit

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:12:32 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Travis Kelce hyperextended his knee during the Chiefs’ final practice before their opener against Detroit, leaving the status of the All-Pro tight end in question when Kansas City faces the Lions on Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium.Chiefs coach Andy Reid said the injury occurred during their final full workout Tuesday but provided no other details. Players in the locker room said Kelce was hurt on a play in the red zone but was able to limp off the field on his own.“We’ll just see how he does going forward,” Reid said.The 33-year-old Kelce has not missed a game to injury since his rookie season in 2013, when a microfracture procedure to fix a cartilage problem in his knee ended it after one game. He has twice skipped meaningless games to end the regular season.“I was in on that play (that Kelce was hurt),” Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore said Tuesday. “I was talking to somebody and he was limping, just walking off the field. It was a good...

Two roofs at the US Open were partially shut because of rising heat and humidity

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:12:32 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The roofs on the two main U.S. Open stadiums were partly shut on Tuesday because of rising heat and humidity.“The decision in both instances was made to provide relief from the sun and heat for the fans,” the U.S. Tennis Association said in a statement. “By partially closing the roofs, both courts became shaded, which improved conditions for the players.”The temperature topped 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) and the humidity was above 50%.The retractable roof above Arthur Ashe Stadium was partially closed ahead of the men’s quarterfinal between Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz.The roof on Louis Armstrong Stadium also was pulled part of the way closed after the first set of a women’s doubles quarterfinal with Magda Linette and Bernarda Pera against Jennifer Brady and Luisa Stefani.The USTA said tournament referee Jake Garner made the decision to slide the covers to provide additional shade.___AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennisSource

Open Society Foundations pledge €100 million to start new Roma foundation

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:12:32 GMT

Open Society Foundations said Tuesday that it will spin off its support for Europe’s Roma communities into a new foundation and pledged €100 million, around $107 million, for that work. The Roma Foundation for Europe, which will be independent of OSF, launches in January and will be based in Brussels, said the foundations. Zeljko Jovanovic, director of OSF’s Roma Initiatives Office, will lead the new foundation. “This is a true European project because we are the biggest European minority, the most neglected and disadvantaged,” Jovanovic told The Associated Press, referring to the Roma community. “So when you support the most disadvantaged, you support the development of the whole society.”An estimated 10 to 12 million Roma people live in Europe, with around 6 million living in the European Union, making them the continent’s largest ethnic minority. Significant proportions of the community report experiencing discrimination and economic exclusion as well as higher ...

Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías arrested on felony charge of corporal injury on a spouse

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:12:32 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías was arrested on a felony charge of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman said Tuesday.Urías did not travel with the Dodgers to Miami, where they open a three-game series against the Marlins on Tuesday night. He was scheduled to make his next start Thursday.Urías was arrested late Sunday night by Department of Public Safety officers in Exposition Park, south of downtown Los Angeles. The park is home to BMO Stadium, where Lionel Messi was playing in a Major League Soccer game with numerous celebrities in attendance.LASD Deputy Maria Lucero confirmed the felony charge. DPS has yet to release details of the arrest. Other than acknowledging “an incident involving Julio Urías,” the Dodgers have declined to comment.Urías posted $50,000 bail and was released early Monday morning, according to sheriff’s department booking records. He is due in court Sept. 27.Major League Base...

Cherry Creek High School teacher under investigation for alleged criminal obscenity incident

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:12:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A teacher at Cherry Creek High School, who is also a coach, has been placed on leave after an alleged incident involving criminal obscenity, the Greenwood Village Police Department said Tuesday.The identity of the teacher has not been released. Police say there is no threat to the community.The investigation is active and ongoing into the alleged incident and other crimes which could be associated, police said.Police say the district notified the department on August 23 and that the district is cooperating with the investigation. The teacher was placed on leave as soon as the district learned of the allegations, police said.No additional information has been released by police.

Joe Jonas files for divorce from Sophie Turner in Miami

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:12:32 GMT

(CNN) — Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are going their separate ways.The singer filed a petition for divorce in Florida on Tuesday in Miami Dade County, according to public records.CNN has reached out to representatives for Jonas and Turner for comment.The two began dating in 2016 and became engaged in 2017. At the time, Jonas posted a photo to his verified Instagram page showcasing Turner wearing her new engagement ring, with the caption reading “she said yes.”Turner and the Jonas Brothers singer went on to have two weddings.The first in 2019 in Las Vegas after attending the Billboard Music Awards, where they exchanged vows in front of a small group of family and friends during a ceremony led by an Elvis Presley impersonator.News of their wedding first came to light when DJ – and wedding guest – Diplo posted a series of photos and videos from inside the venue. A representative for Turner later confirmed to CNN that the pair had indeed wed.The “Game o...

Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers want a new trial. They say the court clerk told jurors not to trust him

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:12:32 GMT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Attorneys for convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh want a new trial, accusing the court clerk of improperly influencing the jury and betraying her oath of office for money and fame.They’ve accused the court clerk at his double murder trial of telling jurors not to trust him when he testified in his own defense, having private conversations with the jury foreperson and pressuring jurors to come to a quick verdict.The request filed by Murdaugh’s lawyers on Tuesday also accuses Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill of giving jury members business cards from reporters during the trial. After the verdict, she traveled to New York City with three of the jurors to do interviews. She also wrote a book after the trial called “Behind the Doors of Justice: The Murdaugh Murders.”Trial court clerks “aren’t someone who should even talk to them about the case. I’ve never heard of that,” said Murdaugh attorney Dick Harpootlian, a state senator and law...

West Miami man arrested after allegedly setting his own trailer on fire

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:12:32 GMT

WEST MIAMI, Fla. (WSVN) – A 58-year-old West Miami man is facing charges of first-degree arson and criminal mischief after allegedly setting his own trailer on fire. According to an arrest form, just before 1:45 a.m., Monday, a witness observed a trailer in the Westhaven Trailer Park community, located at 6020 SW 8 Street, Lot A121, engulfed in flames and immediately called 911. While outside, the witness noticed Roberto Angel Cardenosa lighting the contents of a large metal dumpster on fire before disappearing from sight. The witness recognized Cardenosa as a resident of the burning trailer.Officers with the West Miami Police Department, who were in the vicinity, arrived at the scene around 1:49 a.m. They began evacuating nearby trailers and spotted Cardenosa, who police say they recognized from previous interactions, standing about 25 feet away in the middle of the entrance to the north east section of the trailer park holding a purple stick lighter in his right hand. The of...

Police investigating double shooting in Pembroke Pines

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:12:32 GMT

Two people were hospitalized after they were shot in Pembroke Pines Police. The reported shooting occurred at 11801 Pembroke Road, Tuesday afternoon. Authorities located the two victims, who are currently receiving treatment from Fire Rescue personnel.https://twitter.com/PPinesPD/status/1699142367272415419?s=20According to police, they are searching for a vehicle that left the area after the shooting took place. During the ongoing investigation, access to the vicinity surrounding the community clubhouse will be restricted. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.