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Severe storms in Turkey leave 9 dead. 11 are still missing after a cargo ship sank in the Black Sea

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:51:10 GMT

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Severe storms and flooding have left nine people dead across Turkey, officials said Monday, including one seaman who died when a cargo ship sank off Turkey’s Black Sea coast. Eleven other crew were reported missing.The Turkish-flagged Kafkametler sank on Sunday after hitting a breakwater outside the harbor off the town of Eregli, some 200 kilometers (124 miles) east of Istanbul. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said the vessel, which was on its way to the western Turkish port of Izmir, smashed into the breakwater several times before it sank.The search-and-rescue operation was delayed by several hours because of the severe weather. But as the condition eased, rescuers on Monday found the body of the ship’s cook, Uraloglu said. At least three people were killed in the storms in the town of Eregli, while five people died in the southeastern provinces of Diyarbakir and Batman after being swept away by floodwaters caused by...

Former College Park mayor to be sentenced in child pornography case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:51:10 GMT

A former College Park, Maryland, mayor will be sentenced for child pornography charges Monday after he accepted a plea deal from prosecutors.Patrick Wojahn, 47, pleaded guilty on Aug. 2 to a total of 140 counts related to possessing and distributing images and videos containing child sex abuse material.The plea deal calls for a sentence of 150 years with 120 years suspended, meaning he will serve 30 years in prison.The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children tipped off Prince George’s County police in February that someone in the county was distributing child pornography.The investigation led to Wojahn. Officials found over 1,500 pictures and videos on his devices. They also found he shared around 200 of those files on social media.“This is an unprecedented case in our county in which a former elected official has been accused of a crime of this nature,” State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy said in March after Wojahn’s indictment.Wojahn was first elected mayor in College...

Pedro Sánchez moldea su nuevo gabinete en España: ¿quiénes son los ministros de la XV legislatura?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:51:10 GMT

(CNN Español) — El presidente del Gobierno, Pedro Sánchez, anunció este lunes la composición del nuevo Gobierno que lo acompañará en esta XV legislatura. En este gabinete se mantendrán los 22 ministerios y cinco serán llevados por miembros de Sumar, con quien Sánchez ha acordado un Gobierno de coalición.Los miembros de este Gobierno tienen trayectorias “forjadas en muchos casos en la política local, en la política autonómica; lo que aporta un enfoque integrador de los distintos niveles de la administración y también de la diversidad territorial del país”, según informó en una declaración institucional desde el Palacio de la Moncloa.En total, Sánchez destacó que en el nuevo gabinete se compondrá de 12 mujeres y de 10 hombres.Nadia Calviño seguirá siendo vicepresidenta primera y ministra de Economía, Comercio y Empresa; Yolanda Díaz repetirá como vicepresidenta segunda y ministra de Trabajo y Economía Social; Teresa Ribera seguirá al frente como vicepresidenta tercera y ministra...

Colorado ski area one of the most affordable in US

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:51:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Several Colorado ski areas have already opened for the 2023-2024 season. Aside from the traffic, cost can deter people from hitting the slopes. Forbes found one Colorado ski area was one of the most affordable in the U.S.With the cost of gear, travel, lodging and lift tickets, a trip up to the high country for a weekend full of skiing and boarding can cost a pretty penny. Tips to prepare for ski season in Colorado Forbes Advisor compared the cost of a two-day, two-night winter vacation at popular resorts around the country. Based on the cost of lift tickets, rental equipment, airfare, accommodations and a car rental, Forbes found 10 ski resorts offer compelling value for the money.Of the top 10 areas, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area was the only Colorado spot to make the list. According to Forbes research, A-Basin vacation rentals cost the fourth-lowest in the country at just $200. Out of the top five most affordable ski areas in the country, Arapahoe Basin had the most r...

Map: These Colorado counties are home to the most excessive drinkers, study finds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:51:10 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — It's hard to overlook the connection between Colorado and alcohol (especially beer). While it's easy to glamourize that part of our history, there are some apparent downsides: Recently released data shows some Colorado counties may be prone to excessive drinking. Earlier this year, the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute released its 2023 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps report, which is meant to raise awareness about factors that can impact health outcomes and disparities nationwide.Researchers use numerous data points to determine the length and quality of life on a state-by-state basis. Among those factors is alcohol use, including reported excessive drinking.  Leaving Colorado: The top destinations for people who move out To determine the rates of excessive drinking, researchers used self-reported data from the CDC’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance system. For the 2023 report, the University of Wisconsin used data from 2020 — the fi...

MDPD officer shot in Miami Gardens; 2 subjects at large

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:51:10 GMT

A Miami-Dade Police officer was shot at in Miami Gardens, officials said. The incident occurred just after 10:30 a.m., Monday, in the area of NW 152nd Street and 22nd Avenue. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where heavy police presence was visible as well as a large perimeter set up in the vicinity.According to police, the incident occurred after an altercation between two men escalated, resulting in the officer being grazed by a bullet. The subjects fled the scene and are currently at large.The injured officer was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

David Cameron takes his place in House of Lords after shock UK comeback

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:51:10 GMT

LONDON — David Cameron, Britain’s comeback kid former prime minister, took his seat in the unelected House of Lords Monday after indulging in the pomp and ceremony that greets new joiners.Cameron, kitted out in a red robe traditionally made of ermine fur, was introduced as a “right, trusty and well beloved counsellor,” and swore an oath of allegiance to the royal family as he formally became Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton. It caps a political comeback few in Westminster saw coming. Post by @matt_hfoster View on ThreadsSpeaking in the upper chamber Monday afternoon, Cameron said: “I David, Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton, do swear by almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance, to his majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors according to law. So help me God.”The ex-Tory leader returned to frontline politics for the first time in seven years last week, in a dramatic next act that saw him take on the role of Rishi Sunak’...

Sánchez picks a cabinet of deal-makers to navigate tensions in Spain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:51:10 GMT

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has unveiled his new coalition cabinet, bringing on board regional Socialist leaders alongside ministers from his previous term.Sánchez said that he had chosen ministers with a talent for “managing, but also for reaching agreements and explaining them to the public.” In a fractious political atmosphere, and with no overall majority for Sánchez, these skills will be vital if the government is to succeed. The Socialist leader heads a minority, coalition administration which will need to gain the support of a variety of far-left and separatist parties in Spain’s hyper-fractured parliament to pass any laws.Women occupy all four of the deputy prime minister positions in the gender-balanced cabinet, which Sánchez said reflected a government committed to feminist progress.Nadia Calviño remains deputy prime minister in charge of economic policy but is widely expected to step down in the coming weeks if her nomination for the presidency ...

Pentagon chief reassures Ukraine about continued US aid

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:51:10 GMT

KYIV — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday where he reassured the Ukrainian government the U.S. will continue to help it fend off the Russian invasion — a pledge that appears to be wobbling as aid for Ukraine becomes embroiled in political battles in Washington.“The United States will continue to stand with Ukraine in their fight for freedom against Russia’s aggression, both now and into the future,” Austin said in a statement upon arrival.Austin arrived only two days ahead of the 17th meeting of Ukraine’s Defense Contact Group, also known as the Rammstein meeting, planned for Wednesday. He will host the meeting via video conference with some 50 countries to coordinate military aid for Ukraine.In Kyiv, Austin focused on bolstering the strategic partnership between the U.S. and Ukraine, including ensuring that Ukraine’s armed forces have the battlefield capabilities they need both for this winter and to defend their country against fut...

Practice to determine Patriots’ Week 12 starting quarterback competition?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:51:10 GMT

With head coach Bill Belichick not scheduled to speak to reporters until Tuesday, offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien fielded the first questions of the week about the Patriots’ starting quarterback plan for Week 12.O’Brien deferred to Belichick on Monday, though it sounds like a decision has yet to be made.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots OC Bill O’Brien indicates Bill Belichick hasn’t decided on starting QB New England Patriots | Three Patriots quarterbacks took first-team reps in bye week practice New England Patriots | Patriots mailbag: Who should start at quarterback after bye week? New England Patriots | Patriots veteran leader relays message for Mac Jones after benching New England Patriots | Three Patriots assistants named in NFL head coach watch list “For me, I basically get everybody ready to play,” O’Brien said. “So what we tr...