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Kosovo says 3 border police officers ‘kidnapped’ by Serbia; Belgrade says they crossed illegally

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:31 GMT

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbian authorities said Wednesday they have captured three “fully armed” Kosovo police officers inside Serbia near their mutual border, while Kosovo police said they have likely been “kidnapped” on Kosovo territory as they patrolled the area.The latest incident sharply raises tensions between Serbia and its former province. Serbia had put its troops on the border on the highest state of alert amid a series of recent clashes between Kosovo Serbs on one side, and Kosovo police and NATO-led peacekeepers on the other.Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti said the “kidnapping” of the police officers represents an “act of aggression” against his country and called on the international community to quickly react and condemn Serbia.Kosovo police said in a statement Wednesday that the three police officers called for assistance after they had seen gunmen wearing masks on Kosovo territory near the border north of the capital, Pristina.When other members of the...

North Carolina governor signs sports, horse racing betting law; wagering to being in early 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:31 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Regulated sports betting and horse racing should begin across North Carolina in the first half of next year after Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law Wednesday legislation that greatly expands gambling opportunities in the ninth-largest state.The Democratic governor held the bill-signing ceremony at Spectrum Center, home to the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets. It could house one of several anticipated sportsbooks allowed at or near professional sports venues as part of the law that received final approval in the Republican-controlled General Assembly last week.The new law says betting could begin as early as next Jan. 8 but as late as mid-June 2024, leading to new revenues for the state and what supporters expect will lead to new jobs and stronger in-state pro sports franchises.“This is an historic moment for the state of North Carolina and this will benefit our economy for generations to come,” Cooper said at the ceremony.The law directs the North Carolina Lo...

Nuggets players of past take part in celebrating 1st NBA title in team history

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:31 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray cradled the NBA championship trophy, occasionally rubbing the shiny gold piece of hardware to make sure it was real. The Denver point guard wouldn't let it out of his sight for long.This title, the first in the Nuggets’ long ABA/NBA history, of course, meant so much to Murray, NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokic and the rest of the cast. But they brought along a lot of people for the ride.Nuggets greats like David Thompson, Dan Issel and Bobby Jones, who helped lead the team to its last finals appearance, in 1976, as members of the ABA.Former coaches like Larry Brown, Doug Moe and George Karl. Other stars like Alex English, Dikembe Mutombo and Carmelo Anthony, along with any Nuggets player who ever wore a rainbow uniform or saw their season end at the hands of the Lakers.This, the Nuggets' 47th NBA season, finally ended with confetti, a trophy and an upcoming parade through the streets of downtown. Nuggets championship par...

2 arrested in deadly Aurora road rage shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Two people have been arrested in connection to a road rage shooting that killed a 48-year-old man in the Dayton Triangle neighborhood in Aurora. Road rage incidents on the rise, concerning for law enforcement According to the Aurora Police Department, Juan Carlos Rivas-Luna, 18, of Aurora, was arrested on a charge of first-degree murder, and Aracely Enriquez, 18, also of Aurora, was arrested on one charge of accessory to first-degree murder.Juan Carlos Rivas-Luna was arrested on charges of first-degree murder in connection to a road-rage shooting that killed a 48-year-old man. (Aurora Police Department)Aracely Enriquez, 18, was arrested on a charge of accessory to first-degree murder in connection to a road-rage shooting that killed a 48-year-old man. (Aurora Police Department)Rivas-Luna and Enriquez were taken into custody in the 1000 block of Hanover Street by the Aurora Police SWAT Team without incident. The arrests followed a week-long investigation, according...

Germany to buy Iron Dome air defense system from Israel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:31 GMT

BERLIN — Germany has the green light to get its own Iron Dome.The Bundestag’s budget committee released a first tranche of €560 million for the purchase of the Israel-made Arrow-3 air defense system on Wednesday as the German government looks to modernize its military under a €100 billion fund approved by Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the German parliament last year.Eventually, Germany’s expenditure on Arrow-3, which is designed to intercept ballistic missiles, is expected to reach €4 billion. The committee also approved around €950 million for the purchase of six German-made IRIS-T-SLM air defense systems on Wednesday.“With the purchase of the German IRIS-T SLM and the acquisition of the Israeli Arrow, we are pushing ahead with two major projects from the Bundeswehr’s special assets that will help build up a protective umbrella in Germany,” Karsten Klein, a lawmaker for the Free Democrats in the committee, told POLITICO. The Arrow-3 system is developed and manufactur...

READ: Full indictment of Harvard Medical School morgue manager, several others for alleged sales of stolen body parts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:31 GMT

Four individuals, including a man identified by federal officials as the morgue manager at Harvard Medical School, are being charged for allegedly selling body parts stolen from donated cadavers.The full, 17-page indictment can be found here.CR. NO. 4.23-CR-159 US V. CEDRIC LODGE, KATRINA MACLEAN, JOSHUA TAYLOR AND DENISE LODGEDownload

Massachusetts could see some severe thunderstorms: ‘Keep an eye to the sky’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:31 GMT

Local meteorologists are warning of the chance for some strong to severe thunderstorms on Wednesday, as they urge people with outdoor plans to “keep an eye to the sky.”The isolated severe storms could impact parts of Massachusetts from 2 to 9 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.The best potential for a few severe storms is in western and central Massachusetts.“Any stronger storms will bring the risk of damaging wind gusts, hail and frequent lightning,” the National Weather Service wrote in an alert.“Those with outdoor plans this afternoon and evening should keep an eye to the sky and be prepared to seek indoor shelter if threatening weather approaches,” the National Weather Service added in the alert.Related ArticlesWeather | Massachusetts shouldn’t have wildfire smoke impacts this week, it will ‘feel like summer’ with warm temps and thunderstorms Weather | After a ‘damper’ of a ...

Alleged Matthew Nilo rape victim speaks out: ‘Is this a nightmare?’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:31 GMT

A woman who said that Manhattan corporate attorney and accused serial rapist Matthew Nilo raped her in Charlestown 15 years ago has spoken out about the traumatizing experience.“I kept thinking, ‘Is this a nightmare? I’m going to wake up,’” Lori Pinkham, who was working as a promoter for nightclubs in the Boston area at the time of the 2007 incident, told ABC’s “Good Morning America” this morning.“I had been out at one of the clubs I was doing promotions for and I was walking to my car. He pulled up in his car next to me and kind of cut me off and started yelling something to me like, ‘Hey, oh hey I saw you, do you need a ride?’ I was like, ‘No, I’m ok,’ and that’s when I saw he had a gun in his hand. And he just said, ‘Get in the car,’” she said. “I just got really scared and I got in the car.”“I started getting scared and he kept driving. As soon as we got to Charlestown and he stopped the car, I tried to run as fast as I could and he caught up to me and that’s w...

Sailor on life support after Coronado car-jacking incident

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:31 GMT

CORONADO, Calif. -- It's now confirmed that a man who was critically injured during a car-jacking incident in Coronado over the weekend is, in fact, a sailor for the U.S. Navy.In a statement released to FOX 5 on Wednesday, Public Affairs Officer Teri Heisler says officials at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) were informed by the City of Coronado Police Department that a sailor was a victim in the Sunday incident. Alaska Airlines now offering nonstop flights from San Diego to these cities The servicemember, whose identity has not been released due to privacy laws, suffered life-threatening injuries during the car-jacking, officials confirmed. According to the public affairs officer, the sailor is currently on life support at UCSD Health.The incident occurred in the early morning hours when calls came in to authorities reporting a man on the hood of a moving vehicle. According to the police department, two teenagers allegedly stole the vehicle from the man and he jumped on ...

Alaska Airlines now offering nonstop flights from San Diego to these cities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:23:31 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Alaska Airlines is expanding service from San Diego International Airport with new nonstop routes to three U.S. cities.Starting Thursday, June 15 travelers will be able to hop a direct plane from America's Finest City to Eugene, Oregon, and to Washington, D.C., the airline announced in a press release. Alaska Airlines says the inaugural flights will be celebrated with a special send-off for guests just before boarding. New I-5 carpool lanes to cut North County commute in half: Caltrans “Our guests in San Diego told us they wanted more nonstops; we’re excited to add service on both the West and East Coasts, including the nation’s capital, Florida’s vibrant Gulf Coast as well as to beautiful Eugene, Oregon” said Neil Thwaites, regional vice-president of California for Alaska Airlines. “We know it’s important that we keep California connected and our guests will now have three more non-stop destinations to choose from as they plan out their travel.”Later, in October 2023...