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Spain’s leader defends polemical amnesty for Catalan separatists ahead of key vote on new government

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Spain’s acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday defended his controversial amnesty deal for Catalonia’s separatists in parliament in a heated debate a day before the Socialist leader seeks the endorsement of the chamber to form a new government.Sánchez has the support of six smaller parties to ensure that he can reach the absolute majority of 176 deputies needed to reestablish his minority coalition government with the left-wing Sumar (Joining Forces) party.The formation of a new government would end a period of political uncertainty since inconclusive national elections on July 23 left a highly fractured parliament. The center-right Popular Party received the most votes in the elections, but it failed to get enough support to form a government in September because of its alliances with the far-right Vox party.The Socialists finished second in the elections with 121 seats in the 350-seat Parliament but now have the support of 179 lawmakers in all.Controversy h...

New Jersey drops ‘so help me God’ oath for candidate filings

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey is dropping its requirement that candidates for office sign an oath that includes the words “so help me God” in filing paperwork for their candidacy.NJ.com reported Wednesday that the state Division of Elections is no longer requiring candidates to sign that oath, allowing them to make “a solemn affirmation or declaration” instead.The state was being sued by James Tosone, a 70-year-old northern New Jersey man who said he plans to run for Congress in 2024 as a Libertarian. But as a nontheist, he said, he cannot sign part of the petition including a religious oath.In an Oct. 24 memo to all county clerks in New Jersey, Lauren Zyriek, acting director of the state’s Division of Elections, said the religious oath is no longer required.“In the affirmation or declaration, the words ‘so help me God’ shall be omitted,” the memo reads.Tosone, who lives in Washington Township in Bergen County, dropped his lawsuit against the state this week. Source

Cowboys’ Tony Pollard, Broncos’ Courtland Sutton among best bets to score in Week 11 of NFL season

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

These scoring options are finely tuned and ready to reap dividends in Week 11. These are my best bets to find the end zone.___Running BackTONY POLLARD, COWBOYSPollard has been somewhat of a letdown this season fantasy-wise, and there are a number of reasons why that mostly has nothing to do with him as a back, but this is the week we’ve all been waiting for. Dallas plays the run struggling Panthers this week, our absolute best matchup for opposing backs. They’ve allowed 15 TDs to running backs on the season, the most in the league. Helping his case is the fact that Carolina, on the other hand, defends the pass well. They’re a top-10 defense in that regard, so teams are inclined to run against them.RAHEEM MOSTERT, DOLPHINSOur rushing TD (11) leader on the season, Mostert is on a tear, scoring five TDs in his past five games before the Week 10 bye. Rookie De’Von Achane is on his way back this week, but Mostert is still a threat to score when the Dolphins are in the red zone. In Weeks ...

No. 17 North Carolina women beat Hampton 62-32

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Deja Kelly scored 12 points, Maria Gakdeng had 10 points and nine rebounds and No. 17 North Carolina beat Hampton 62-32 on Wednesday.North Carolina (3-0) allowed less than 40 points in a game for the first time since a 93-25 victory over South Carolina State on Nov. 16, 2022. The Tar Heels also didn’t allow a double-digit scorer against Hampton. Kelly started an 11-0 run to begin the second quarter and Paulina Paris closed it with four straight points to give the Tar Heels a 26-6 lead. North Carolina led by double figures the rest of the way, including 32-13 at halftime as Hampton was just 6 of 18 from the field with 19 turnovers.North Carolina scored 14 straight points in the third quarter, with five from Kelly, for a 46-15 lead. The Tar Heels were just 3-of-17 shooting in the fourth quarter.Both teams struggled from the field at 33% shooting. But the Tar Heels went 19 of 26 at the free-throw line compared to 4 of 9 for the Pirates. Paris finished wit...

Video show terrifying moments as Bahamas tour boat sinks; Coloradan dead

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A video shows the terrifying moments a ferry carrying tourists heading to Blue Lagoon in the Bahamas sunk Tuesday at around 10:30 a.m. A 74-year-old woman from Broomfield, Colorado, was killed, police confirmed to The Associated Press. She had been on vacation with her family when the boat sank. According to local Bahamas news outlets, the Colorado woman was able to make it to land but died "as a result of the incident." The cause of her death is unknown. Two other people were hospitalized after the incident. Kelly Schissel, a passenger on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas, was aboard the two-tier ferry with over 100 other people heading to Blue Lagoon when she noticed something was wrong. Broomfield woman dies after catamaran sinks in Bahamas Schissel said she was on the top deck when she heard people "freaking out" and saw water coming into the boat after the boat took a sharp turn."Well the Bahamas is off to a fun start… our ferry went down on ou...

$150K reward for information on men who allegedly robbed mail carrier

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information on two suspects who allegedly robbed and assaulted a USPS letter carrier. According to the USPIS, the alleged robbery and assault happened on Sept. 1 at noon near the intersection of South Peoria Street and East Florida Avenue in Aurora. The area is near the Cottonwood Grove Park. The alleged getaway driver is in custody, but the USPIS is looking for two more suspects. Parker teacher fired after showing footage of school tragedies during lockdown drill According to the USPIS, the two suspects are affiliated with a gang. They may go by the following street names, "Traffic," "Emerald Seven," "Emperor Seven," "Almighty," or "Twin."The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is looking to identify these two suspects who allegedly assaulted and robbed a USPS letter carrier. (USPIS)The USPIS asks that you do not attempt to apprehend these people yourself.If you have any information on the c...

5 tips for surviving holiday travel at DIA

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Airports nationwide, including the Denver International Airport, are expected to be packed full of people in the week ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.The Transportation Security Administration said it expects around 840,000 people to pass through security at DIA during the 12 days between Friday, Nov. 17 and Tuesday, Nov. 28. Colorado lawmakers ask TSA for answers on long security wait times Due to the huge influx of travelers nationwide, and at DIA specifically, TSA gave some tips that people can follow to make things as easy as possible.Download the Colorado digital IDColorado offers both digital driver licenses and photo IDs that people can download onto their Apple Wallet or Google Wallet to use instead of their physical ID cards.Have the info you need if you're eligible for TSA PreCheckTSA said to confirm your Known Traveler Number and make sure it, as well as your date of birth, is on your reservation. Additionally, children 12 and younger can use the TSA P...

Wheat Ridge police target shopping center after $100K of goods stolen

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Over 50% of small business owners reported an increase in shoplifting over recent years, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and local police departments have had enough.Just this year, Applewood Shopping Center reported over $100,000 worth of goods stolen from stores like King Soopers, Sierra Trading Post, HomeGoods and Ulta Beauty, according to a tweet from the Wheat Ridge Police Department. Suspected shoplifter injured after fleeing from police Wheat Ridge isn't the only spot reporting retail theft. This summer, the Lakewood Police Department reported $12,535.40 worth of goods stolen from T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores in the Denver metro area.Now, local police departments are taking action.Last week, the Wheat Ridge Police Department conducted a "special operation" and monitored the Applewood Shopping Center and caught four individuals with almost $900 worth of merchandise that ranged from meat to hardware tools.Police said the shopping center ...

Closing arguments set for lawsuit to bar Trump from Colorado ballot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Closing arguments in a case that seeks to prevent former President Donald Trump from being on the primary ballots in Colorado are set for Wednesday afternoon.The case, filed by Citizens for Responsibility and six Colorado voters, centers on a portion of the 14th Amendment that prohibits anyone who has "engaged in insurrection or rebellion" from holding office. Cadet’s haunting suicide note prompts parents to file wrongful death claims against Air Force Academy This was one of three amendments implemented after the Civil War, and its focus is primarily on citizenship rights and equal protection. However, Section 3 includes the restriction on holding office.This lawsuit against Trump says that his role when speaking to supporters and others gathered in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6, 2021, before the U.S. Capitol building was stormed disqualifies him from holding office.“There’s this very public fight, in all these colloquial terms, about whether it’s an insurrection, bu...

Denver Zoo flamingos move into new habitat

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Zoo's flock of flamingos will have new living quarters soon. The organization is hosting a ribbon cutting for the colony's new home on Thursday.The new habitat will include indoor and outdoor living space, multiple wading pools, nesting islands and multiple vantage points to view the flamboyance. Construction began in winter 2022 and is intended to highlight the Chilean birds' native Andean habitat. Artisans from around the world hand carve 1,000 tons of ice into sculptures The Denver Zoo has Chilean and American flamingos, namely Swift, Legend, Jonas, Denver, and Diamond. All the birds are named after "rockstars," making the group the zoo's "flockstars." The flock is also growing. In early September, the zoo announced five American chicks and four Chilean chicks hatched in the Avian Propagation Center and have remained behind the scenes while the new habitat is finished (and while staff members hand-rear the chicks).The flamingo flock has gained popular...