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Evan Carter, Corbin Carroll and MLB’s precocious rookie class unfazed by pressure-packed playoffs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:33 GMT

Johan Rojas dashed toward the warning track in a crucial October moment, sized up the hard-hit ball that was hurtling toward the fence and made a leaping catch before crashing into the wall as the crowd at Citizens Bank Park roared in approval.Not bad for a guy who’s been in the big leagues for about three months.The Philadelphia Phillies’ defensive wizard is among a handful of rookies who have made a huge impact in baseball’s postseason, joining Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll and Texas Rangers standouts Evan Carter and Josh Jung. The youthful playoff infusion is the continuation of one of the best regular seasons for rookie hitters in MLB history.There have been 18 rookies with at least one at-bat this postseason through Monday, and that group was hitting a combined .247 with an .819 OPS. Five rookies — Carter, Carroll, Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson and Minnesota’s Royce Lewis and Edouard Julien — had OPS totals over 1.000, and Jung wasn’t far behin...

Montgomery Co. officer in critical condition after being struck by a suspected drunk driver on I-270

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:33 GMT

Traffic builds up on I-270 after a police officer was struck by a vehicle on Monday morning. (WTOP/Luke Lukert) Traffic builds up on I-270 after a police officer was struck by a vehicle on Monday morning. (WTOP/Luke Lukert) Listen live for traffic updates on the 8’s.A Montgomery County police officer is in critical condition after he was attempting to stop a suspected drunk driver on Interstate 270 early Wednesday morning.Police said that a Montgomery County police officer was attempting to stop a suspected drunk driver by exiting his vehicle and deploying “stop sticks” to deflate the tires of the driver’s vehicle.As the officer was setting out the stop sticks, the suspect’s vehicle h...

La candidatura de Jim Jordan a la presidencia de la Cámara de Representantes está en la cuerda floja por la fuerte oposición del Partido Republicano

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:33 GMT

(CNN) — La candidatura del representante Jim Jordan a la presidencia de la Cámara de Representantes está en peligro, pues el republicano de Ohio se enfrenta a una fuerte oposición por parte de miembros de su propio partido, lo que plantea serias dudas sobre si podrá convencer a suficientes opositores para hacerse con el mazo.Jordan no logró hacerse con la presidencia en la ronda inicial de votaciones de este martes, después de que 20 republicanos votaran en contra de su candidatura, un número elevado y muy superior al puñado que podía permitirse perder dada la estrecha mayoría del Partido Republicano.La Cámara tiene previsto celebrar una segunda votación a las 11 a.m. ET este miércoles en lo que podría ser un momento crucial para la candidatura de Jordan que mostrará si está perdiendo o ganando apoyo.Quién es Jim Jordan, posible sucesor de McCarthy como presidente de la Cámara de RepresentantesLe tomó al expresidente Kevin McCarthy 15 rondas de votación en enero para asegurar ...

Denver ranks high among cities with the largest homicide rates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver ranks high on the list of major cities with the most homicides. While it's not in the top spot, Denver is higher than most cities, including New York City and Detroit.WalletHub ranked 40 of the most populated cities with the worst homicide rates. The study ranked the list based on homicides per capita as well as the change in the number of homicides within the past few years. WalletHub used data from police departments around the country. Colorado teens accused of taking ‘memento’ photo after rock-throwing death set to appear in court While Denver doesn't make it into the top five, it's not far off.Highest homicides per capitaWashington, D.C.Memphis, TennesseeSt. Louis, MissouriDetroit, MichiganBaltimore, MarylandWhile Denver isn't in the top spot for the highest homicide rates, it still ranks higher than most of the other 40 cities. Denver ranked 11th for the highest homicide rates per capita. Meanwhile, Colorado Springs was 19th. Police: Woman asks for ...

Israel to allow Egypt to deliver limited quantities of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:33 GMT

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel said Wednesday that it will allow Egypt to deliver limited quantities of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the decision was approved in light of a request from visiting U.S. President Joe Biden.In a statement, it said it “will not thwart” deliveries of food, water and medicine, as long as the supplies do not reach Hamas. The statement made no mention of badly needed fuel.It was not clear when the aid will start flowing. Egypt’s Rafah crossing has only a limited capacity, and Egypt says it has been damaged by Israeli airstrikes.Israel, which controls most crossings into Gaza, says it will not allow deliveries from its territory. It also demanded that international Red Cross be allowed to visit kidnapped Israelis held captive in Gaza.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Doctors hamstrung by dwindling medical supplies rushed Wednesday to save...

Florida sends aid to Israel via chartered cargo planes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:33 GMT

In a humanitarian effort, Florida’s Division of Emergency Management has dispatched two cargo planes to Israel, laden with pallets of crucially needed supplies. Collaborating closely with the Israeli Consulate, officials identified vital requirements for this aid mission.The cargo includes medical and hospital equipment, clothing, personal hygiene products, and toys, all aimed at providing essential support during challenging times. This heartwarming initiative demonstrates the power of international cooperation and compassion in times of need.

Florida mother speaks out after SRO tackles, handcuffs 12-year-old son with autism

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:33 GMT

DELAND, Fla. – A Florida mother is speaking out after her 12-year-old son, who has autism, was placed in handcuffs after being tackled by a school resource officer (SRO) ,leading to his expulsion from DeLand Middle School.Danielle Torres, the concerned mother, alleges that her son, AJ, was left emotionally scarred following an incident involving a SRO last month. AJ was reportedly going through a crisis when the incident occurred. “They were very sorry for what took place, but it doesn’t fix what you’ve done to my child,” said Danielle. School authorities were informed that AJ “will not comply with school admin and has battered several staff members.” Police say AJ was overheard making threats to others and himself. As he attempted to leave the school and ventured into the parking lot, the SRO intercepted him and tackled him to the ground. “Why would you tackle him? Why couldn’t you just grab him? Obviously, he’s not a 6-fo...

Email claims prison official warned Danelo Cavalcante was ‘planning an escape’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:33 GMT

Philadelphia (CNN) — About eight hours after convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante crab-walked out of a Chester County prison in August, a prison official sent the acting warden a message: Cavalcante had been “planning an escape” for months.Chester County Prison Sergeant Jerry Beavers emailed Cpt. Harry Griswold about information he’d received from another employee.“I am just sending this cause I don’t want this to come back on us or (Corrections Officer] Hernandez in anyway,” read the email sent just before 4 p.m. ET on August 31 — the day of the breakout — from Beavers to Griswold.“He noted back in July that this inmate was planning an escape,” Beavers went on in the email, obtained by CNN.The email shows Griswold then forwarded that note to Howard Holland, the acting warden of Chester County Prison, shortly before 5:30 p.m. that same day.“This was sent to me this afternoon and I have not forwarded it [to] anyone else,” Griswold wrote. “I am not sure how you want to move forward wi...

Georgian parliament fails to impeach president over unsanctioned EU visits

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:33 GMT

Georgia’s ruling party failed in its bid to impeach President Salome Zourabichvili on Wednesday.The ruling Georgian Dream party launched the impeachment procedure after Zourabichvili held meetings with European leaders to lobby for Georgia’s EU candidacy, despite not having authorization from the government to do so. Georgian Dream needed 100 votes in parliament to impeach the president, but got the support of just 86 lawmakers. On Monday, Georgia’s Constitutional Court — which the opposition says is under government influence — ruled that the president had violated the constitution, authorizing the parliament to hold the vote.Speaking to parliament on Wednesday, Zourabichvili said the court’s decision would be remembered for strengthening one-party rule over the judicial system. She also criticized the ruling party for treating Russian leaders with respect while acting against Georgia’s European future.“What do you have to say in your defense...

France faces massive increase in dengue cases by 2030

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:33 GMT

If temperatures continue to increase at the current rate, France could see local cases of dengue grow to more than 3,000 a year by the end of the decade, up from the 65 cases seen in 2022, according to new modeling. Analysis by the data analytics firm Airfinity published Wednesday points to a likely 50-fold increase in locally acquired dengue cases in France. The tiger mosquito that transmits the disease is usually found in tropical climates but has been detected across much of France in recent years. “A hotter and wetter climate will aid the spread of disease in both rich and poor countries, with the El Nino ocean warming adding to concerns,” said Airfinity in a statement. While dengue usually results in mild or no symptoms, it can also lead to high fever, severe headache and vomiting. Severe dengue can cause bleeding from the gums, abdominal pain and, in some cases, death.Louise Blair, Airfinity’s director of analysis and insights, said: “If temperatures continue ...