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Biden celebrating diplomacy, his ancestry on trip to Ireland

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:15:27 GMT

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — President Joe Biden embarked Tuesday on a journey of diplomatic and family celebration, highlighting the U.S. role of 25 years ago in ending deadly bloodshed in Northern Ireland while catching up with distant relatives in the Republic of Ireland. It’s his first trip back as America’s president. Monday marked a quarter-century since the Good Friday Agreement, signed on that day in April 1998, ended decades of violence in Northern Ireland that killed 3,600 people. Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom, is observing the milestone anniversary with a reunion of key players in the peace process along with Biden’s visit.Deep divisions remain over the conflict’s legacy, and U.K. authorities in March raised the terrorism threat level in Northern Ireland to “severe,” warning of IRA dissidents opposed to the peace process and set on attacks. Youths threw gasoline bombs and set a police vehicle on fire during a dissident march in Londonderr...

Police investigate threats to ref after Celtic-Rangers game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:15:27 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Police in Scotland are investigating “threatening” messages sent to referee Kevin Clancy as another British soccer official is thrust into the headlines for the wrong reasons. Clancy was criticized for his performance in Celtic’s 3-2 win against Rangers in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday, leading to a host of abusive messages. The Scottish Football Association said it had “referred a significant volume of threatening and abusive emails to Police Scotland after personal and professional contact details” of the referee were published online.“We are investigating alleged threatening communications which were reported to us by the SFA today,” Police Scotland said in a statement posted on Twitter on Tuesday.It is the latest high-profile incident involving match officials in recent days. Assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis was involved in a clash with Liverpool defender Andy Robertson on Sunday. Hatzidakis appeared to raise his arm and make conta...

Louisville transfer Williams headed to North Carolina

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:15:27 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Louisville forward Jae’Lyn Withers says he’s transferring to North Carolina.Withers announced his decision Tuesday in a social media post. He spent his first three seasons with the Cardinals and would have two more seasons of eligibility.The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 8.9 points and 5.3 rebounds last season. He shot 41.7% from 3-point range and had 12 games with multiple made 3s to show some inside-out ability needed by a UNC team that struggled to make outside shots.UNC returns Armando Bacot, the program’s career leading rebounder and an Associated Press third-team All-American, and guard R.J. Davis at the core of an expected roster revamp, which included guard Caleb Love transferring to Michigan. That comes after the Tar Heels became the first team to go from No. 1 in the AP preseason poll to missing the NCAA Tournament since it expanded to 64 teams in 1985.___ AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball and https://apnews.c...

La violencia armada amenaza a los estadounidenses a donde quiera que vayan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:15:27 GMT

El mes pasado, un tirador masivo mató a niños y adultos en una escuela. El lunes, los muertos estaban en un banco. Los implacables brotes de violencia armada en el país han dejado víctimas en todas partes, desde centros comerciales y supermercados hasta conciertos y lugares de culto. Los asesinatos en el Old National Bank en el centro de Louisville el lunes por la mañana se contarán entre las aproximadamente 300 a 400 muertes por disparos en los lugares de trabajo estadounidenses que ocurren cada año. Desde 2011 hasta 2021, la cantidad de trabajadores estadounidenses asesinados a tiros varió de un mínimo de 304 en 2020 a un máximo de 394 en 2016, según cifras de la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales.El mes pasado, el 27 de marzo, tres niños de 9 años y tres miembros del personal fueron asesinados en The Covenant School, una escuela cristiana privada para niños desde preescolar hasta sexto grado en Nashville, Tennessee. El atacante era un ex alumno que fue asesinado a tiros por la pol...

Vehículo de trabajo se descarrila en las vías del Metro cerca de Potomac Yard

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:15:27 GMT

Un equipo de construcción se descarriló frente a la estación Potomac Yard en Alexandria, Virginia, el martes por la mañana, lo que provocó retrasos para los viajeros ferroviarios, informó la Autoridad de Tránsito Metropolitano del Área de Washington (WMATA, en inglés).El vehículo de trabajo se removió y los trenes de las Líneas Azul y Blue Plus ya no son de vía única, indicó WMATA. Es posible que haya demoras después de que el vehículo averiado interrumpió el servicio entre Braddock Road y el Aeropuerto Nacional Ronald Reagan.No se reportaron heridos. El gerente general de Metro, Randy Clarke, dijo que tomó tiempo volver a poner el camión en las vías.El descarrilamiento no involucró a un tren y no estuvo relacionado con la construcción en la estación Potomac Yard, que no se abrirá a los viajeros hasta mayo, informaron WMATA y Clarke.La agencia de transporte detalló que el descarrilamiento ocurrió cerca de un área de trabajo a lo largo del puente de la Línea Amarilla. El servicio de ...

Duke’s Filipowski to return for 2nd season with Blue Devils

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:15:27 GMT

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke 7-footer Kyle Filipowski is returning to the Blue Devils for his sophomore season instead of testing the NBA draft waters.Filipowski announced his decision Tuesday in a social media post, saying: “I’m not done yet, see you next year.”Filipowski was named The Associated Press newcomer of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference, and he was named the most valuable player of the ACC Tournament after the Blue Devils’ claimed the title. He averaged 15.1 points and 8.9 rebounds and possesses the ability to step outside.Duke is losing a pair of one-and-done prospects, big man Dereck Lively II and wing Dariq Whitehead, to the NBA draft while junior guard Jeremy Roach has declared for the draft while maintaining his college eligibility. Filipowski’s return gives the Blue Devils a strong core along with Tyrese Proctor and Mark Mitchell, who announced plans to return.___AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball and https://apne...

Seleccionan a Chicago como la sede para la Convención Nacional Demócrata de 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:15:27 GMT

Chicago será la sede de la Convención Nacional Demócrata de 2024 que elegirá al candidato presidencial del partido, confirmaron funcionarios el martes.Un portavoz del gobernador de Illinois, J.B. Pritzker, dijo a nuestra cadena hermana NBC 5 que la ciudad ha sido seleccionada para el gran evento, superando las ofertas de Atlanta y Nueva York.El Chicago Sun-Times fue el primero en informar la noticia, diciendo que la convención se llevará a cabo del 19 al 22 de agosto, y se esperan miles de delegados y visitantes.El año pasado, los funcionarios anunciaron una oferta para llevar la convención a Chicago. El anuncio en video estuvo acompañado por el respaldo de los principales demócratas de Illinois, incluido el gobernador J.B. Pritzker y la alcaldesa de Chicago, Lori Lightfoot. Eligen a Milwaukee como sede de la Convención Nacional Republicana en el 2024 Progresistas obtienen control de la Corte Suprema de Wisconsin por primera vez en 15 años ...

AP source: Democrats tap Chicago to host 2024 national convention over Atlanta, New York

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:15:27 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — AP source: Democrats tap Chicago to host 2024 national convention over Atlanta, New York.Source

How to track your Colorado tax refund

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:15:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The filing deadline to submit 2022 tax returns or an extension to file and pay tax owed this year is April 18 instead of April 15 due to Emancipation Day in Washington, D.C. The holiday falls on April 17.If you have already filed your taxes and are waiting for your refund, here's how you can track it in Colorado. Colorado among states where people write off most on tax returns Track your refund onlineYou can check the status of your Colorado refund by using the Colorado Department of Revenue's revenue online service.Once you're on the webpage, you can scroll down and select the section for refund resources and select 'Where's My Refund for individuals'The next webpage will bring you to the section where you can check your refund statusOn this screen, you will just need to enter your Social Security Number or your Individual Tax Identification Number. Then you can type in the amount of your refund. If you don't know the amount of your refund, you can either use a l...

Why is the Air National Guard flying over Aurora at night?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:15:27 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — Heads up! If you live near the Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora you might see and hear the Colorado National Guard training at night. According to the Air National Guard, the 140th Wing will be conducting night flying training at Buckley SFB starting Tuesday.The flying missions could arrive back at Buckley as late as 10 p.m., so the Air National Guard is sending out a warning. If you live in a community adjacent to the space force base you can anticipate an increase in flight activity as well as an increase in noise level. Investors bought $10B worth of Denver area homes since 2021 Crews will be flying in an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft.“Conducting night training missions is critical for pilots to maintain the skillsets required for our nation’s defense,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Southard, commander, 140th Wing. “We, as a wing, understand that the increase in noise at night can be disruptive to our local communities. The continued support for...