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Daniel Ellsberg Wanted Americans to See the Truth About War

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:52:44 GMT

On a warm autumn afternoon, I sat with Daniel Ellsberg on the deck next to his house. The San Francisco Bay shimmered off in the distance behind him. It was 2021, and more than 50 years had passed since Ellsberg — risking prison for the rest of his life — had provided the New York Times and other newspapers with 7,000 pages of top-secret documents that quickly became known as the Pentagon Papers. From then on, he continued to speak, write, and protest as a tireless antiwar activist.I asked what the impacts would likely be if pictures of people killed by the U.S. military’s bombing campaigns were on the front pages of American newspapers.“But why were they lied to? How much would they do if they weren’t lied to?”“I am in favor, unreservedly, of making people aware what the human consequences are of what we’re doing — where we are killing people, what the real interests appear to be involved, who is benefiting from this, what are the circumstances of the killing,” Ellsberg replied. “I...

Sports on TV for June 17 – 18

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:52:44 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsSaturday, June 17AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL5 a.m.FS2 — AFL: St. Kilda at RichmondAUTO RACING12:25 p.m.ESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal3:55 p.m.ESPN2 — Formula 1: Qualifying, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal8 p.m.FS1 — NASCAR ARCA Menards Series: The Berlin ARCA 200, Berlin Raceway, BerlinBOXING12 a.m. (Sunday)SHO — Showtime International: Tim Tszyu vs. Carlos Ocampo (Super-Welterweights), Broadbeach, AustraliaCFL FOOTBALL7 p.m.CBSSN — Edmonton at BCCOLLEGE BASEBALL2 p.m.ESPN — College World Series: Stanford vs. Wake Forest, Game 3, Omaha, Neb.7 p.m.ESPN — College World Series: Tennessee vs. LSU, Game 4, Omaha, Neb.GOLF1 p.m.NBC — PGA Tour: The U.S. Open, Third Round, Los Angeles Country Club, Los Angeles3 p.m.GOLF — LPGA Tour: The Meijer LPGA Classic, Third Round, Blythefield Country Club, Belmont, Mich.HORSE RACING1 p.m.FS2 — NYRA: America’s Day at the Races2 p.m.FS1 — NYRA: America’s Da...

Emiten vigilancia de tormentas severas para partes de Maryland y Virginia

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:52:44 GMT

El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología (NWS, en inglés) emitió una vigilancia de tiempo severo para partes de Virginia y Maryland, incluidos el condado St. Mary, el condado Spotsylvania y Fredericksburg. La vigilancia está en efecto hasta las 9 p.m. Es posible que haya ráfagas de viento dañinas y granizo grande, advirtió la agencia.La Autoridad en el Tiempo pronostica que las mayores posibilidades de tormentas estarán a lo largo y al este del corredor I-95 y en la península de Delmarva a media tarde o al final de la tarde. Llévate el paraguas contigo.Las temperaturas alcanzarán los 80 grados y se espera un aumento de la humedad. Las posibilidades de tormenta vendrán con el paso de un frente frío que debería llegar a la I-95 entre las 2 y las 6 p.m. El cielo comenzará a despejarse rápidamente tras el paso del sistema y la mayor parte del área metropolitana de DC estará seca entre las 7 y las 8 p. m.La alta presión se acumulará en el área durante el fin de semana y mantendrá alejadas la...

Declaran culpable a camionero que mató a nueve personas en una sinagoga en Pittsburgh

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:52:44 GMT

PITTSBURGH — Un camionero que expresó su odio hacia los judíos fue declarado culpable el viernes de irrumpir en una sinagoga en Pittsburgh y abrir fuego sobre las personas con las que se cruzó, lo que resultó en la muerte de 11 feligreses en un acto terrorista antisemita que podría valerle la pena capital.Se daba por sentado que se lo declararía culpable desde que los propios abogados de Robert Bowers reconocieron al inicio que atacó y mató a los feligreses en la sinagoga Árbol de la Vida el 27 de octubre de 2018, en el incidente más mortífero contra judíos de la historia de Estados Unidos.El juicio entra ahora en la etapa de sentencia, en que el jurado debe decidir si condena al hombre de 50 años a muerte o a prisión perpetua sin posibilidad de libertad condicional. Se prevé que este proceso durará varias semanas. Documentos: jóvenes presentan complot para matanzas en sinagogas y mezquitas en Chicago El secuestrador en una sinagoga de Texas ...

Leicester hires coach who helped Pep Guardiola and Man City to trophy treble

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:52:44 GMT

Fresh from helping Manchester City win a treble of trophies, Enzo Maresca was hired as manager of relegated Leicester on Friday. The Italian coach was part of Pep Guardiola’s backroom team at City, where he won the English Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup this season. Maresca was signed to 2026. “Enzo brings a combination of personality, method and ambition that meets extremely well with the footballing direction we are looking to take,” Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said. “His philosophy has been built over a rich and varied career, including an outstanding education as a coach, and fits with the vision we have for this next chapter in Leicester City’s history.”Maresca was previously an assistant to Manuel Pellegrini at West Ham and was also coach of Man City’s elite development squad and Italian team Parma. He became part of Guardiola’s staff in 2022, helping City to the greatest season in its history, including winning the Champions Le...

Inmate conspires to murder victim, witnesses from previous case

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:52:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Two men were arrested in Larimer County after investigators said they allegedly had a plot to murder three people.Joshua Anderson, 30, was already an inmate at the Larimer County Jail while he awaited prosecution for a 2022 Fort Collins case. In early June, deputies with the Larimer County Sheriff's Office said they learned that Anderson had been actively coordinating a plan to kill a victim and two witnesses from that case. Denver investigating officer who allegedly body-slammed man after Nuggets win According to LCSO, through information and evidence, investigators learned Anderson was talking with an outside person in order to put his plan into action.On June 8, deputies arrested 35-year-old Jesse Mewes. He was booked into the Larimer County Jail. Joshua Anderson, 30, is facing multiple charges after investigators say he plotted to murder three people from a previous case he was arrested for. (Larimer County Sheriff's Office)Jesse Mewes, 35, was arrested on char...

FOX31 and Channel 2 team volunteers at 5 organizations for Nexstar's 'Founder's Day'

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:52:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The team from FOX31 and Colorado's Very Own Channel 2 were in the community Friday, taking time to volunteer for the 27th "Founder’s Day of Caring." It's a day when the stations' company, Nexstar Media Group, gives back to local communities across the country.Familiar faces seen on KDVR and KWGN every day, along with the people behind the scenes, are volunteering at five Denver-area organizations.Project C.U.R.E., which distributes donated medical equipment and supplies to communities across the globe with limited resources.A Precious Child, which assists children and families facing life challenges, providing opportunities and resources to empower them to achieve their full potential.Freedom Service Dogs, which custom-trains service dogs to be partnered with people with physical disabilities, veterans with PTSD or traumatic brain injury, and children and adults on the autism spectrum or with other neurocognitive disabilities.Haven of Hope, which provides food, ...

Police searching for missing 24-year-old man from Lynn

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:52:44 GMT

A Lynn man is missing after leaving a party in Chelsea in a Lyft early Sunday morning. Massachusetts State Police say his cell phone number called 911 after the ride was terminated and has not been seen or heard from since.Dickson “Joel” de Los Reyes, 24, entered the Lyft in front of a Chelsea home on Shurtleff Street at 3:42 a.m., and the ride was terminated at 3:56 a.m. After dialing 911, the call was disconnected. Revere police attempted to call back but were unsuccessful. MSP said the call was made from the area of American Legion Highway in Revere.De Los Reyes is a Hispanic male, approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was wearing black pants, a black vest and a white long-sleeve shirt with white sneakers when he disappeared.

Stefan Bondy: NBA commish Adam Silver predictably went soft on Ja Morant with a 25-game ban

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:52:44 GMT

Ja Morant can count his blessings, and 70% of a splendid salary, that Adam Silver is the NBA commissioner and not David Stern.Stern, who oversaw the NBA’s rise to international prominence, dropped hammers. Silver drops plastic spoons unless they’re on Donald Sterling.To recap, Morant embarrassed the NBA, himself and especially Silver. He flashed a gun in March at a club while “in an intoxicated state,” according to the league, and then went to a meeting with Silver that supposedly demonstrated Morant’s “sincere contrition.” The commissioner added at the time, “Ja has also made it clear to me that he has learned from this incident.”Clearly, Morant doesn’t take Silver seriously. And why should he? Why should he worry about anything? His PR cleanup consisted of a short stay (emphasis on short) at a counseling facility and dancing around softball questions from ESPN’s Jalen Rose. Then Morant flashed another gun in another...

Recipe: Grilled asparagus with figs, blue cheese and sherry vinegar is a tasty summertime dish

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:52:44 GMT

Grilled Asparagus with Figs, Blue Cheese and Sherry Vinegar Sauce is a scrumptious concoction. It’s a great dish for summertime entertaining because much of the work can be done in advance. The asparagus can be grilled a day in advance and refrigerated. The vinegar sauce, a vinegar reduction sweetened with honey and minced orange zest, can be prepared a day in advance and kept in the fridge.Assemble the dish 30 to 60 minutes before serving, placing the grilled spears on a platter, and then topping them with quartered fresh figs, blue cheese, and sauce.Grilled Asparagus with Figs, Blue Cheese and Sherry Vinegar SauceYield: 4 to 6 servingsINGREDIENTS2 cups Sherry vinegar1 small shallot, finely diced2 tablespoons honey, clover honey preferred1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest (colored portion of peel)Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley, plus more for garnish, see cook’s notesAbout 24 asparagus spears, trimmed, see coo...