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3 French airports, Palace of Versailles evacuated in latest security alerts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:22 GMT

PARIS (AP) — The Palace of Versailles and three airports in cities across France were evacuated for security reasons and temporarily closed Wednesday, the latest in a spate of evacuations in the past five days around France. The former royal chateau of Versailles apologized to visitors for forcing them to evacuate from the sumptuous 17th-century palace “for security reasons.” The tourist attraction said on X, formerly Twitter, that it reopened hours later after checks. It was the third time since the weekend that the palace had to evacuate visitors. Meanwhile three airports in the cities of Lyon, Toulouse and Lille received emailed threats Wednesday, police said, without elaborating on the nature of the threats. The airports all reopened to passengers and staff after security checks. The evacuations were the latest in a series around France that included another popular tourist attraction, the Louvre Museum in Paris. They followed the killing of a teacher in the northern city of Arr...

Nicolò Fagioli apologizes for ‘naïve error’ after seven-month soccer ban for betting violations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:22 GMT

TURIN, Italy (AP) — In his first public comments since being implicated in a betting scandal, Juventus midfielder Nicolò Fagioli apologized for a “naive error” and also criticized newspapers for writing what he called was “garbage.”The statement, via two Instagram stories posted on Wednesday, came the day after Fagioli was banned for seven months by the Italian soccer federation for betting violations. He was also ordered to undergo treatment for a gambling addiction.“I thought I would start by apologizing not only to Juventus fans but to all fans in the world of soccer and sport for the naive error that I made,” Fagioli wrote. “But instead I am obliged to start with the garbage that newspapers write about me just to put me in a bad light with thousands of falsehoods … or maybe better, just to get a couple more views. I will speak soon.”Fagioli’s suspension was reduced from the minimum of three years after he admitted to betting on soccer matches — but not those involvin...

MLB playoffs 2023: Rangers’ Scherzer hopes to push Astros to brink; Phillies in command

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:22 GMT

Max Scherzer is set for his 28th career postseason appearance and first with the Texas Rangers when he returns from injury and pitches Game 3 of the AL Championship Series on Wednesday night against the Houston Astros.Texas leads the series 2-0, and Scherzer will try putting the reigning World Series champion Astros on the brink of elimination in his first start since Sept. 12, when he was sidelined by a shoulder strain.“When the first diagnosis was a teres strain, four to six weeks, for one day I was kind of relieved about it,” Scherzer said Tuesday. “And then it’s been a grind to get myself back to this point to be able to go out there and take the ball again. That’s been my mentality this past month.”Manager Bruce Bochy said Scherzer threw nearly 70 pitches in a simulated game last week, and that will be the initial target Wednesday night. The 39-year-old, acquired from the New York Mets at the trade deadline, is 7-7 with a 3.58 ERA in the postseason. Cristian Javier starts this ...

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office says it will allow Egypt to deliver humanitarian aid to besieged Gaza Strip

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:22 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office says it will allow Egypt to deliver humanitarian aid to besieged Gaza Strip.Source

1 killed in early morning Five Points shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — One person was killed in an early morning shooting in the Five Points neighborhood on Wednesday.Just after 1:34 a.m. on Oct. 18, Denver Police responded to a shooting in the 2300 block of North Broadway. FOX31 went to the scene where there were several homeless encampments set up along the sidewalk.When officers arrived at the scene, they found one victim. At that time, the person's extent of injuries was unknown. Denver ranks high among cities with the largest homicide rates However, eight hours later, DPD provided an update and said the person was pronounced dead.The shooting is now being investigated as a homicide.Denver police have not released any suspect information. Anyone with information on the deadly shooting is asked to contact the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Colorado pedestrian deaths close to reaching all-time high

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — With over two months left in the year, the pedestrian death toll is already close to an all-time high in Colorado, and the Colorado Department of Transportation expects those numbers to keep rising during the winter months.The pedestrian death toll in Colorado increased by 12% over the last year, CDOT tweeted.To put that into perspective, by Oct. 17, 2022, there were 85 pedestrian deaths. As of Oct. 17, 2023, there are already 97 deaths, according to CDOT. Denver ranks high among cities with the largest homicide rates In the early 2000s, there were around 40 to 70 pedestrian deaths a year. Throughout the past few years, the deaths have been steadily increasing. The all-time high occurred in 2022 with 115 pedestrian deaths.CDOT said Colorado is on track for another record-breaking year, especially heading into the winter months. December is the highest month for pedestrian deaths. From 2019 to 2022, 47 pedestrians have died from car crashes in December alone. $557...

Police: Miami man arrested for threatening to bomb Jewish school in Miami Beach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:22 GMT

A 42-year-old Miami man is facing a series of serious charges after a disturbing incident at a Jewish school in Miami Beach, officials said. On Tuesday, at around 9:30 a.m., Alier Ojedasalas was detained after allegedly making threats to plant explosives at the school. According to the arrest report, the incident unfolded when he approached the school’s security guard, who was wearing traditional Jewish attire, including a yarmulke. Salas, who later identified himself as belonging to Hamas, pointed to a plastic bag he was holding, claiming it contained C-4 explosives, a known destructive device. When asked to repeat himself, he reiterated the threat, allegedly stating, “I am Hamas, and it’s C-4.”Fearing for his safety and the safety of the school children and congregants, the security guard alerted both the school and nearby Beth Israel Congregation about the threat. Officials said the school was then placed on lockdown, moving students to a safe area, disrup...

Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey will reportedly return to practice Wednesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:22 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins defense could get a boost soon with the return of All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey.Ramsey, whom the Dolphins acquired in an offseason trade with the Los Angeles Rams, will practice for the first time this season on Wednesday, according to a report by the NFL Network. He will not take the field when Miami faces Philadelphia on Sunday night as the team eases him back into action, the network reported.Ramsey has missed the first six games of the season after undergoing surgery in July to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. He suffered the injury early in training camp but has been ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation.His return will open the 21-day window to activate him to the 53-man roster.Ramsey posted photos on social media Wednesday showing a new haircut with the caption “The Restart.”Coach Mike McDaniel indicated recently that a return was imminent, saying Ramsey was on “the positive side of returning.”“He’s doi...

Clearwater Police officer accused of sexual battery on tourist

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:22 GMT

CLEARWATER, Fla. (WSVN) — An incident has come to light as Clearwater police officer Nicolas Paloma faces charges of sexual battery after allegedly assaulting a tourist. The arrest took place after Paloma stopped a woman for jaywalking early Sunday morning. It is reported that he then solicited sexual favors from her to avoid a citation.Clearwater Police Chief Eric Gandy held a news conference Tuesday about Paloma’s arrest. “It erodes the confidence in our profession, and on a personal level, I know how hard we struggle to maintain trust. So for me, having to come here today was infuriating,” he said.In response to these allegations, Paloma has been immediately placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Authorities are also looking into whether there may be other victims in similar cases.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gets a contract extension through March 2027

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:22 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell received his long-anticipated contract extension on Wednesday.“The Compensation Committee updated the full ownership today that an agreement has been reached to extend Commissioner Roger Goodell’s contract for three years, through March 2027,” the league announced in a statement.A person familiar with the details told The Associated Press that Goodell’s deal includes clauses for extension or succession. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because details weren’t released.Goodell’s current contract was set to expire in spring 2024.Financial terms of Goodell’s new contract weren’t immediately known. Goodell reportedly earned $63.9 million for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons.The 64-year-old Goodell has served as commissioner since succeeding Paul Tagliabue in 2006. He began his NFL career as an administrative intern in 1982 under then-Commissioner Pete Rozelle.Under Goodell’s leadership, the NFL’s popularity and revenue ha...