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

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:29:31 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 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:29:31 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 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:29:31 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 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:29:31 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 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:29:31 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 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:29:31 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 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:29:31 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...

Joran van der Sloot admits to killing Alabama teen Natalee Holloway, judge says

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:29:31 GMT

Birmingham, Alabama (CNN) — Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway in Aruba, has admitted to killing the Alabama teen, a US federal judge said Wednesday.“I have considered your confession to the brutal murder of Natalee Holloway,” Judge Anna Manasco said after reading van der Sloot’s proffer.You have brutally murdered in separate incidents years apart two beautiful women who refused your sexual advances,” the judge said, referring to a separate killing in Peru in 2010.Van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Holloway, pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges of extortion and wire fraud in connection with the Alabama teen’s remains.He was accused of trying to sell information about the location of Holloway’s remains to her family in exchange for $250,000.Holloway’s body has never been found. In 2012, an Alabama judge signed an order declaring her legally dead.Van der Sloot had been arrested multiple times in connectio...

Biden nominates acting US Attorney for Massachusetts Joshua Levy for full-time job

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:29:31 GMT

The acting U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts who took office after Rachael Rollins resigned in disgrace in May has been nominated for the full-time job.Joshua Levy has held the position of acting U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts since Rollins resigned on May 19. That means he’s held the position for a total of 152 days before President Biden’s nomination Wednesday for the permanent job. A person can hold the acting post for a total of 210 days under the Vacancy Reform Act, a Department of Justice spokesman told the Herald.Levy served as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney under Rollins starting in January 2022 before stepping up to the acting top role.Levy has gone back and forth between the private and public sectors during his career.Courtesy / DOJActing U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy. (Courtesy / DOJ)He graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s degree in 1987 and received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1992, after which he clerked for Judge Harold H. Green ...

How Patriots could replace struggling offensive starter

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:29:31 GMT

FOXBORO — One change on the depth chart isn’t going to suddenly turn the Patriots’ season around, but Bill Belichick should look into making at least one switch this week.Vederian Lowe has started the last four games at right tackle following a Week 2 start at left tackle and ranks 62nd of 64 qualified tackles in overall PFF grade, 45th in run blocking grade and dead last in pass blocking grade. He’s allowed the most pressures and has the second-lowest pass-block efficiency rate.Lowe allowed Sunday’s game-clinching safety in the 21-17 loss to the Raiders.And the Patriots do have other options on their offensive line beyond Lowe, who was acquired in a trade with the Vikings before the season. Calvin Anderson was benched after starting the Patriots’ first two games at right tackle.Belichick said Anderson is “very close” to regaining his strength from the spring after dealing with an undisclosed ailment that landed him on the non-football...