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The Congolese military is accused of a deadly crackdown on a religious sect, killing at least 43

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:16:43 GMT

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — More than 40 people died and dozens were injured in clashes in the Congolese city of Goma between protesters from a religious sect and the armed forces, national authorities said.Congo’s communications ministry said the violence led to 43 deaths and 56 injuries, raising the preliminary death toll of seven announced by the army on Wednesday.Dozens were being treated for severe injuries in nearby hospitals, and nearly 160 people were arrested during the unrest on Wednesday, the communications ministry said late on Thursday. The protest was organized by a sect called the Natural Judaic and Messianic Faith Towards the Nations and known colloquially as Wazalendo. Its supporters were demonstrating against the regional East African Community organization and the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo, called MONUSCO, which is in the process of being drawn down by the end of the year.Goma’s Mayor Faustin Napenda Kapend had banned the protest on Aug. 23 soon after it was an...

Emergency services leave South Africa fire scene. Now comes the grisly task of identifying bodies

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:16:43 GMT

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Emergency services teams have left the scene of one of South Africa’s deadliest inner-city fires and pathologists faced the grisly task Friday of identifying dozens of charred bodies and some body parts that have been transported to several mortuaries across the city of Johannesburg.That will establish whether the death toll of 74 rises following Thursday’s predawn blaze at a derelict downtown apartment building that was inhabited by mainly homeless people and others who found themselves marginalized in one of Africa’s biggest cities.Emergency services personnel conducted three searches through all five stories of the building and believe that all bodies and body parts have been removed from the scene, Johannesburg Emergency Services spokesperson Nana Radebe said. Radebe said the building — now a burned out shell — has been handed over to the police and forensic investigators, who will conduct their own searches.The remains of some of the victim...

Muere Jack Sonni, exguitarrista de la agrupación británica de rock Dire Straits, a los 68 años

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:16:43 GMT

(CNN) — Jack Sonni, exguitarrista de la banda británica de rock Dire Straits, murió en las últimas horas, según anunció el grupo en las redes sociales.“#JackSonni Descanse en paz”, escribió la banda en X, antes conocido como Twitter, este jueves junto a una fotografía en blanco y negro del guitarrista. Tenía 68 años.Sonni, que nació en Indiana, Pensilvania, conoció a los miembros fundadores de Dire Straits y guitarristas David y Mark Knopfler mientras trabajaba en una tienda de guitarras en Manhattan en 1978, según un post en blog de Dire Straits, que fue compartido por la banda en las redes sociales.Muere Bob Barker, expresentador de “The Price Is Right”, a los 99 añosLos Knopfler habían fundado la banda el año anterior con el bajista John Illsley y el batería Pick Withers.Conocido cariñosamente como “el otro guitarrista” —etiqueta que aceptó en la biografía de su propio sitio web—, Sonni empezó a tocar con la banda, incluso en el álbum “Brothers...

Labor Day weekend forecast: Cool start with temperatures climbing for the holiday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:16:43 GMT

Friday is expected to start off cool but gradually warm up for the Labor Day weekend as the D.C. region gets ready to celebrate the unofficial end to summer.Temperatures are expected to start in the 50s and lower 60s on Friday but climb to at least 80 degrees for most of the D.C. area on Saturday. By Labor Day, it will be in the mid-90s.“It will be very hot for this time of year,” said 7News First Alert Meteorologist Jordan Evans. “Humidity will increase but it won’t be as high as July.”But Friday’s temperatures are starting as the coldest since late May or early June, Evans said. While the temperatures are expected to warm on Friday, they will drop again into the 50s Friday night and overnight into Saturday before jumping up the holiday weekend.On Sunday and Monday, temperatures are expected to get even hotter, with feels-like temperatures edging near the triple digits.“A lot of sunshine, not expecting any rain in that forecast,” Evan...

Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. gets married, then hits grand slam to become 1st 30-HR, 60-SB player

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:16:43 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. had a full day: The Atlanta Braves star got married in the morning, hit a landmark grand slam and ended the night beating NL MVP rival Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He hopes to postpone the honeymoon until November.Before leading the Braves over the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7 on Thursday night, Acuña wed fiancée Maria Laborde in a small ceremony at a house in the mountains about 45 minutes from the team’s hotel. The couple have two young sons together.“I didn’t mention anything to anybody,” Acuña said through a translator. “It’s something that I’ve had planned out weeks ahead.”“Holy cow,” surprised Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “I’m better off not knowing most of this stuff, quite honestly, but congratulations to him.”Acuña’s grand slam broke a 1-1 second-inning tie and made him the first player with 30 homers and 60 stolen bases in a season. Atlanta needed a strong offensive performance to overcome a pair of homers...

AP Election Brief | What to expect in Utah’s special congressional primary

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:16:43 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Republicans will compete in a special primary election in Utah next week for their party’s nomination to replace U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart, the six-term GOP lawmaker who will step down on Sept. 15.Vying for the nomination on Tuesday are former state representative Becky Edwards, businessman and former state party chairman Bruce Hough, and attorney and former Stewart aide Celeste Maloy. Delegates at the party’s special district convention in June preferred Maloy over Edwards, Hough and others, but Edwards and Hough both collected enough signatures to qualify for the ballot and force a vote in Tuesday’s special primary. Hough is the father of professional dancers Julianne and Derek Hough from the reality competition show “Dancing with the Stars.”Edwards has led the field in fundraising, bringing in $379,000 in contributions while loaning herself an additional $300,000 from personal funds. Maloy outraised Hough in contributions, but Hough loaned his campaign...

Will it snow in Denver in September?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:16:43 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Depending on who you ask, the start of September means the start of fall. But in Colorado, winter's most notorious export -- snow -- doesn't always respect the seasons.If you're hoping for a winter wonderland in the fall -- or even a potential delay or day off of school -- there's no guarantee that you'll find what you're looking for in September.On average, Denver sees its first snow around Oct. 18, but it definitely has snowed in the first month of fall.Chances of snow in SeptemberSince records began in 1882, it has snowed in September 46 times. In 18 of those years, it was only a trace amount or less than 0.1 inches.That's just under 33% of years with snow in September, meaning that there's around a 66% chance that it won't snow in September and an 80% chance that it won't snow more than 0.1 inches. When does fall start in Denver? Well, it depends The earliest first snowfall happened on Sept. 3, 1961, when 4.2 inches was reported.The most recent time it snowed ...

Sept. 1-4: Things to do in Denver this Labor Day weekend

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:16:43 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — This weekend is extra special because Monday is Labor Day, making it a long weekend for many. The Denver weather this weekend will have highs in the 80s and 90s with only a few possible light storms. September fall 2023 events in Denver It's a perfect weekend to get outside and enjoy the (hot) start to fall. All weekend: Colorado State FairThe state fair is still going on in Pueblo until Monday. This weekend, it's hosting Lady A, Lil Jon, a food-eating contest, and everything from a dog show to a trapeze performance. There's plenty of food and fun to go around for the final weekend of the fair. Up, Up and Away at Windsor Harvest Festival and Balloon RallyFrom Saturday until Monday, Windsor is putting on a hot balloon launch, fireworks, vendors, horse carriage rides and a parade on Labor Day. Larimer Square Summer Music SeriesFriday and Saturday bring the last weekend of the Larmier Square series. Singers Laurie Michelle and René Moffatt hit the stage for the final...

Colorado congresswoman addresses fentanyl coming across southern border

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:16:43 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — New data from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows fentanyl seizures are starting to decrease as we head into fall. Back in April, authorities seized more than 3,100 pounds of fentanyl, but now the number is closer to 1,700 pounds. That is slightly less than the same time last year. Some Republicans on Capitol Hill, including Colorado Congressman Ken Buck and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, blame the influx of fentanyl on our streets to migrants crossing the border. Buck previously told Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, “When people die of fentanyl poisoning, it’s your fault.” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston responds to criticism over closing encampment Colorado Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen reacted to the data this week on Colorado Point of View, months after her first bill was introduced to investigate cartels bringing fentanyl into the U.S. The Democrat said that what Buck addressed was stigma rhetoric and misinformation. She added, “We absolut...

Pentagon launching new website to share declassified UFO information with public

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:16:43 GMT

The Pentagon is set to offer a look into the world of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), commonly known as UFOs, by launching a user-friendly website for the curious public. This initiative is being led by the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO).Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder, a Pentagon spokesperson, announced this development during a press briefing. The website will provide the public with declassified information, including photographs and videos, related to resolved UAP cases, once they have been cleared for public release.In addition to multimedia content, the website will also offer reports, trends, and a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section. Links to official reports, transcripts, press releases, and additional resources will be available for those seeking further information.Ryder emphasized the department’s commitment to transparency with the American people regarding AARO’s work on UAPs. The website aims to serve as a convenient “o...