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Copa América semifinals in New Jersey and Charlotte, among 14 U.S. cities hosting next summer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:01 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Fourteen U.S. cities will play host to Copa América next summer, with the semifinals at East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Charlotte, North Carolina, ahead of the July 14 championship in Miami Gardens, Florida.The host Americans will be in Group C and open at Arlington, Texas, on June 23, then play Atlanta four days later and Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on July 1.The governing bodies of South America and of North and Central America and the Caribbean made the announcement Monday, filling in the cities that will be part of the 16-team tournament.The quarterfinals will be held July 4 at NRG Stadium in Houston; July 5 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas; and July 6 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.The semifinals will be in New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on July 9 and Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium the next day. The third-place game will be in Charlotte on July 13, the eve of the final. The draw...

OPINIÓN | La saga del maravilloso congresista republicano George Santos

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:01 GMT

Nota del editor: Jorge Dávila Miguel es Licenciado en Periodismo desde 1973 y ha mantenido una carrera continuada en su profesión hasta la fecha. Ostenta posgrados en Ciencias de la Información Social y Medios de Comunicación Sociales, así como estudios superiores posuniversitarios en Relaciones Internacionales, Economía Política e Historia Latinoamericana. Es de nacionalidad cubana y ha recorrido casi todos los niveles y labores de su profesión, desde reportero hasta corresponsal extranjero en prensa plana y radial, así como productor ejecutivo en medios televisivos. Como columnista, Davila Miguel ha sido premiado por la Asociación de Periodistas Hispanoamericanos y la Sociedad Interamericana de Prensa. Actualmente Dávila Miguel es columnista del Nuevo Herald, en la cadena McClatchy y analista político y columnista en CNN en Español.(CNN Español) — Iba a llamarlo inefable congresista, porque inefable significa algo que no puede explicarse con palabras. Pero entonces cómo iba ...

Lions survive another defensive breakdown to move to 9-3

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:01 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions turned an early rout into a nail-biter on Sunday, and not in the way Dan Campbell wanted.The Lions led the New Orleans Saints 21-0 in the first seven minutes, but had to hold on at the end. In the last five minutes, the Saints had the ball in Lions territory, trailing 33-28, but turned the ball over on downs at the Detroit 40.“We won that game in the first eight minutes,” Campbell said. “We didn’t know that was how it was going to go down, but that’s what gave us the lead that we were able to use to hold on and win.”Detroit’s offense and defense combined for the quick start. The Lions turned an interception and two three-and-outs into three touchdowns. That could have ended the game, but Detroit’s shaky defense gave up 28 points in the final 3 1/2 quarters to let the Saints back into the game.Even with Derek Carr injured, Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill gave the Saints a chance to stun the Lions at the end.“We had to fight them...

Una mujer muere tras un aparente ataque de tiburón en una playa de México

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:01 GMT

(CNN) — Una mujer murió tras el aparente ataque de un tiburón en una playa de la costa del Pacífico mexicano.La mujer, cuyo nombre no se ha revelada oficialmente, fue hallada muerta este sábado por los servicios de emergencia en el lugar de los hechos, en la bahía de Melaque, municipio de Cihuatlán, según un comunicado del servicio local de protección civil y bomberos publicado en Facebook.Se teme que un profesor esté muerto tras ataque de tiburón en el sur de AustraliaUna de las piernas de la víctima fue cercenada, según el comunicado, que decía que la lesión parecía haberla causado el ataque de un tiburón.Según el comunicado, el incidente tuvo lugar el mismo día en que se realizó una carrera de natación en la bahía, situada en el estado de Jalisco, en el oeste de México.Un video ampliamente compartido en redes sociales, que CNN no ha verificado, parece mostrar a una persona a la que sacan del agua sin una pierna.Las playas locales permanecerán cerradas hasta nuevo aviso, inf...

Cambios al servicio de Metro en diciembre: Cierra parcialmente la Línea Roja y reducen servicio en las líneas Azul, Naranja y Plateada

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:01 GMT

Si usas la Línea Roja de Metro para viajar por DC o Arlington, quizás quieras incluir tiempo adicional en tu agenda durante el mes de diciembre.Varias de las estaciones más utilizadas de Metro se verán afectadas por trabajos de mantenimiento en diciembre.Durante cuatro días, del 4 al 7 de diciembre, se usará solo una vía en las líneas Azul, Naranja y Plateada. Y luego seguirá un cierre parcial de la Línea Roja desde el 18 de diciembre hasta el 30 de diciembre.Aquí puedes ver todos los cambios planificados.METRO SUSPENDE EL SERVICIO DE LA LÍNEA ROJA HASTA EL CENTRO DE DCComenzando el lunes 18 de diciembre, Metro cerrará los túneles de la Línea Roja entre Dupont Circle y Gallery Place para reparar y mejorar las vías y túneles.Eso quiere decir que el servicio en la Línea Roja hasta Farragut Square y Metro Center estará suspendida por casi dos semanas. Desde el 22 hasta el 24 de diciembre, tampoco estará disponible en Gallery Place y Judiciary Square. Autobuses de enlace gratuito r...

Boston police seek teens accused in connection with random attacks in Mission Hill

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:01 GMT

Boston police asked for the public’s help Monday in efforts to identify a group of teens accused of attacking at least three people at random in Mission Hill. Police shared photos and descriptions of several suspects linked to the attacks, which happened on Friday of last week. In each case, police said the attacks in broad daylight were unprovoked and targeted unsuspecting victims. “I think it’s horrible that you can’t just sit outside and enjoy your morning or whatever without being scared of people coming to attack you for absolutely no reason,” said college student Elan Mendibil. “I think it’s disgusting.” “I think it just reflects what we’re putting out and kids are seeing now,” said fellow college student Tristan McDonough. “We need more empathy now and more people seeing something wrong and stepping in.”Boston police in a police report said one of the victims, a man with special needs, was sitting outside a TGI Friday’s location when the teens started to p...

WATCH: Peacock roams loose near Route 1 in Peabody, later returns home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:01 GMT

A peacock that flew the coop in Peabody caused some problems for state police Monday, at one point venturing into the lanes of Route 1. Surveillance video showed the exotic bird in the area late Monday morning. Fearing it could lead to a potentially dangerous situation, a trooper pulled over to try to corral it. The effort soon became a peacock pursuit, though, with police and some nearby volunteers chasing the bird to the corner of a parking lot.Kristina Kallas’ family owns Quick Stop Convenience, where Monday’s avian operation went down. Speaking with 7NEWS, she said they often find peacocks from a small nearby farm wandering around the parking lot. In this case, however,  she said she is not sure what made this bird try to cross the road.“It wanted to go to Dunkin Donuts, Get a snack?” she said. “I’m not sure.” Despite several efforts to catch it, the peacock ultimately took off over a fence and out of sight. “It’s very normal for them to get out and they...

Virginia police investigate explosion at house where officers were trying to serve a search warrant

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:01 GMT

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Police in a Virginia suburb of the nation’s capital are investigating a massive explosion at a house where officers were trying to serve a search warrant Monday.The Arlington County Police Department said in a statement that the suspect fired several shots inside the home and that an explosion happened. Firefighters were working to extinguish the fire.The police had earlier said that they were investigating after someone fired a flare gun from the house. Arlington is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The explosion took place in Bluemont, a suburban neighborhood in north Arlington where many of the homes are duplexes that house two families.A massive boom was heard in the area just after 8:20 p.m. Power was knocked out in the immediate area and flames could be seen shooting in the air from a nearby street. Stretchers were also seen near the house.Carla Rodriguez of South Arlington said she could hear the explosion more than 2 miles (3.2 kilo...

1 of 3 Washington officers charged in death of Black man Manuel Ellis testifies in his own defense

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:01 GMT

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — One of the three police officers charged with killing Manuel Ellis, a Black man whose death in 2020 as he pleaded for air became a touchstone for racial justice protesters in the Pacific Northwest, took the witness stand in his own defense Monday, saying he lamented Ellis’ passing but wouldn’t have done anything differently.The testimony from Tacoma police officer Matthew Collins came as the more than two-month trial draws toward closing arguments.Collins, 40, and Christopher Burbank, 38, have been charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter, while Timothy Rankine, 34, is charged with manslaughter. All three officers have pleaded not guilty, are free on bail and remain on paid leave with the Tacoma Police Department.Ellis was shocked with a Taser, beaten and restrained face down on a Tacoma sidewalk, with police on top of him, as he pleaded for breath. The Pierce County medical examiner ruled Ellis’ death a homicide caused by oxygen deprivatio...

Home explodes in Virginia after suspect fires flare gun, police say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:01 GMT

ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WDVM) -- Police in Virginia are investigating an explosion at a house where a man allegedly discharged a flare gun inside the residence. The Arlington County Police Department said officers were trying to serve a search warrant at the home in Arlington, a suburb of Washington, D.C., on Monday. The suspect fired several shots inside the home and an explosion happened, according to authorities. A massive boom was heard in the area just after 8:20 p.m. Power was knocked out in the immediate area and flames could be seen shooting in the air from a nearby street. Stretchers were also seen near the house.Some officers had minor injuries but did not need to go to a hospital for treatment. Police are still investigating the explosion.The Associated Press contributed to this story.