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2 found dead in SUV after double shooting in Capitol Hill

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 23:22:29 GMT

Two people are dead after a shooting in Capitol Hill Sunday night.D.C. police are investigating the double shooting that happened in the area of 11th and D streets in Southeast D.C. around 8 p.m.More Local NewsMore DC NewsTwo men were found inside a crashed SUV suffering from gunshot wounds, First District Cmdr. Tasha Bryant said at a news conference. One man died at the scene.The other man was transported to a hospital where he later died due to his injuries, Bryant said. Neither of their identities have been released as police begin their investigation.“We do everything that we can to keep communities and our visitors safe,” Bryant told reporters on Sunday night. “This is a tragedy and I’m so hurt, my heart is broken that I’m standing in front of you guys again talking about gun violence.”Eastbound traffic on 11th Street between M Street and Pennsylvania Avenue has all lanes blocked due to the police investigation. Pennsylvania Avenue had been p...

Former Md. chief of staff McGrath faces federal fraud, embezzlement trial Monday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 23:22:29 GMT

This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.A former chief of staff to former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) heads to federal court in Baltimore on Monday to face fraud and embezzlement charges.Roy McGrath joined Hogan’s team initially as deputy chief of staff. He also served as the liaison to the Board of Public works.By December 2016, McGrath left the governor’s office to become the CEO and chair of the quasi-public Maryland Environmental Service.Four years later McGrath returned to the State House, tapped by Hogan in May 2020 as his chief of staff.A few months later, reports surfaced about the terms of his departure from the Maryland Environmental Service, including a payout equal to 12 months salary.McGrath resigned from the post on Aug. 17, 2020 — about a week after news of his severance package became public.The departure triggered a series of legislative hearings as well as a sle...

Uranium Energy: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 23:22:29 GMT

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Uranium Energy Corp. (UEC) on Monday reported net income of $10.9 million in its fiscal second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Corpus Christi, Texas-based company said it had net income of 3 cents.The uranium mining and exploration company posted revenue of $47.9 million 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 UEC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/UECSource

Uno de ellos será eliminado este lunes de La Casa de los Famosos: cómo votar

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 23:22:29 GMT

MIAMI, Florida – Tres concursantes están en la cuerda floja en La Casa de los Famosos. Los nominados son: Aylín Mujica, Diego Soldano y Madison Anderson.El líder de la semana, Arturo Carmona, salvó a José Rodríguez.CUÁNDO SE PUEDE VOTAR POR EL FAMOSO QUE QUIERES SALVARPresiona aquí para votar dentro del periodo de votación:Los fans pueden votar cada jueves desde aproximadamente las 8:30 p.m. ET hasta las 12:00 a.m. ET.Viernes desde aproximadamente las 7:00 p.m. ET hasta las 12:00 a.m. ET.Domingo desde aproximadamente las 7:00 p.m. ET hasta las 12:00 a.m. ET.Y lunes desde aproximadamente las 7:00 p.m. ET hasta las 8:20 p.m. ET, sujeto a cambios.La última ventana del período de votación para que el público emita su voto es cada lunes durante la transmisión en vivo del programa.VOTACION EN LÍNEA: Para el Programa, la votación en línea está disponible con un identificador único válido.La Casa de los Famosos. “No te creo nada”: Laura...

March Madness betting guide: Not just about brackets

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 23:22:29 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — March Madness isn’t just about filling out — and later trashing — brackets. There are more ways to bet the field in the NCAA Tournament, an event that will consume basketball fans over the next three weeks. Here’s a look at the favorites, underdogs and longshots. WHO’S FAVORED TO REACH THE FINAL FOUR? Top-ranked Houston is the plus-120 favorite to emerge as the Midwest Region representative and play in Houston, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. That means a $100 bet pays $120. The next top team in the region is Texas at plus-450.No. 4 Alabama, which is the No. 1 overall seed, is plus-190 to come out of the South. Next is No, 8 Arizona at plus-440.The most competitive region appears to be the West. No. 3 Kansas is a slight favorite at plus-320, just ahead of No. 2 UCLA at plus-350. No. 9 Gonzaga isn’t far behind at plus-400.No. 5 Purdue is at plus-300 to come out of the East, with No. 6 Marquette next at plus-420.WHO’S FAVORED TO WIN THE TITLE? Oddsm...

BBC says soccer host Gary Lineker will return to air, reversing suspension over tweet criticizing govt asylum policy

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 23:22:29 GMT

LONDON (AP) — BBC says soccer host Gary Lineker will return to air, reversing suspension over tweet criticizing govt asylum policy.Source

Iran state media report quotes head of judiciary as saying 22,000 people arrested in recent protests have been pardoned

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 23:22:29 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran state media report quotes head of judiciary as saying 22,000 people arrested in recent protests have been pardoned.Source

Denver weather: Spring-like start to week with rain, snow mix Thursday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 23:22:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver’s weather will have a nice warmup to start the week on Monday, before rain, snow, and 40s finish it off. Weather today: Seasonal sunshineMonday will be mild on the Front Range with high temperatures in the mid-50s. State to crack down on late car registrations The average high in Denver this time of year is 55 degrees.Pinpoint Weather: Afternoon highs on March 13. Along with the mild temperatures, conditions will stay dry in eastern Colorado with partly cloudy skies. The mountains will see isolated snow showers with light accumulation.Looking ahead: Thursday rain, snowTemperatures will warm up to the 60s on Tuesday and Wednesday, running about 10 degrees above average. Tuesday will be dry, but the next storm system is right behind. A storm will come in late Wednesday into Thursday. There will be heavy snow west with a chance of rain and snow showers to the east.Pinpoint Weather: Snow totals on March 16. Temperatures will drop from the 60s to the cool 40s on...

Large group in Mexico attempted mass entry into US at El Paso, Texas, border crossing, officials say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 23:22:29 GMT

(CNN) — A large group of people in Mexico approached a US border entry point in El Paso, Texas, Sunday in an attempt at mass entry into the country, causing disruptions along the border and authorities to erect barricades, US Customs and Border Protection said.The group made a formation and approached the international boundary at El Paso, “posing a potential threat to make a mass entry,” CBP said in a statement.Customs and Border Protection officers “implemented port hardening measures” at the Paso del Norte International Bridge Sunday afternoon, temporarily halting northbound traffic, CBP said.“CBP is working to maintain the legal and orderly flow of entry to the U.S. while protecting the safety and security of legitimate trade and travel, CBP facilities and the CBP workforce,” the agency said.The agency said it also used physical barriers to restrict entry, and traffic was temporarily halted at the bridge but reopened Sunday evening, CBP ...

Pence says ‘history will hold Donald Trump accountable’ for January 6

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 23:22:29 GMT

(CNN) — Former Vice President Mike Pence made his most blistering comments yet about former President Donald Trump’s role in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol during remarks Saturday evening at the annual Gridiron Club Dinner in Washington, DC.Pence began his remarks at the dinner, which traditionally features politicians making jokes about notable Washington figures, with lighthearted comments about Trump, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and several Republicans expected to run for president in 2024, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley.He then took a serious tone, noting the attack on the Capitol was “one thing I haven’t joked about” and calling January 6 “a tragic day.”Pence rebuked Trump for his role in the January 6, 2021 attack, saying he was “wrong” for claiming Pence had the authority to overturn the results of the 2020 election in his role presiding over Cong...