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Biden welcomes Irish prime minister on St. Patrick’s Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:25 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sporting a green tie and fresh shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day, President Joe Biden on Friday voiced his support for a recent economic accord affecting Ireland as he hosted the republic’s prime minister, a longstanding meetup scuttled by the COVID-19 pandemic two years in a row. Biden was presented with a bowl of shamrocks from Leo Varadkar, known as the taoiseach, a tradition that began in 1952. The shamrocks made it to the White House last year even though then-prime minister Micheál Martin didn’t. He came down with COVID-19 and had to join the meeting virtually while isolated in nearby Blair House, where world leaders often stay when they come to visit the White House. The two leaders’ first annual meeting was virtual, too, because of the pandemic. “It’s good to have you back in the Oval Office, especially on St Patrick’s Day,” Biden said as he and Varadker discussed their nations’ continued support of Ukraine and how to better deepen the...

Correction: Cloud Seeding-Funding story

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:25 GMT

DENVER (AP) — In a story published March 16, 2023, about federal funding for cloud seeding, The Associated Press erroneously reported the surname of a source at the Kyl Center for Water Policy. She is Kathryn Sorensen, not Sorenson. Source

Longmont man accused of sexual exploitation of a child

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:25 GMT

BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- Several agencies were involved in the investigation and arrest of a 38-year-old man from Longmont for the sexual exploitation of a child, a release from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office said. The Boulder County Digital Forensics Lab served a search warrant at a home in the 700 block of Mount Evans on Thursday. Investigators discovered probable cause evidence that Landon Innes had committed two counts of sexual exploitation of a child, the release said. Xylazine, the ‘zombie drug,’ infiltrating street supply Police believed Innes to have "child sexual abuse material" in his possession after receiving information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The Colorado Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force launched the investigation, the release said. The Sheriff's Office encourages those who suspect a child is being sexually exploited online, to report it or call 1-800-THE-LOST.In addition to the Boulder County Sheriff...

10 breathtaking spring hikes to take in Colorado

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Temperatures are slowly starting to warm back up and springtime is almost here. That means hiking season is right around the corner.If you want to get a jumpstart and go for an early spring hike, there are plenty of opportunities to do that while checking out some breathtaking views. Who murdered this 15-year-old girl after a basketball game? Some trails could be icy and snow-covered due to recent snow, so it would be a good idea to bring spikes in case they are necessary. You can check specific trail conditions and reports at All Trails.10 breathtaking hikesHere is a look at 10 breathtaking hikes to take this spring in Colorado.1. Waterton CanyonThe Waterton Canyon Trail is located near Chatfield State Park. It is a 12.6-mile out-and-back trail. It is located about 35 minutes south of Denver.2. Alderfer / Three Sisters ParkA popular hike about 30 miles from Denver is the Evergreen Mountain Trail loop at Alderfer/Three Sisters Park. It’s a 4.2-...

Spring breaker arrested after assaulting Fort Lauderdale police officer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:25 GMT

Body cam footage has been released of a spring breaker allegedly assaulting a police officer at a popular restaurant in Fort Lauderdale Beach. The incident involved 22-year-old Deshawn Akins, a student at California State University, Northridge who was visiting South Florida for spring break.According to witnesses, Akins had been drinking at the Rock Bar, located at 219 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., when he was asked to leave by a bouncer. A fight broke out between Akins and the bouncer, with the bouncer throwing Akins to the ground and swinging his fist at him.When Akins got back up, he refused to leave the area and the police were called. Body cam footage showed a Fort Lauderdale police officer attempting to calm Akins down, but Akins decided to take a swing at the officer. The officer quickly subdued Akins and placed him in handcuffs.Akins was subsequently charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer, disorderly intoxication, and disturbing the police. He was taken into cus...

A Florida man was killed in an ‘ambush’ with his toddler in the car. Now, police have arrested his ex-wife’s husband

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:25 GMT

(CNN) — Jared Bridegan was driving home with his 2-year-old daughter in the back seat when he came upon a tire in the road, police in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, said.Bridegan, 33, a Microsoft senior design manager, stopped the car and got out to move the obstruction, police said, when he was fatally gunned down in February 2022.On Thursday, authorities arrested and indicted the husband of Bridegan’s ex-wife in what they call a “planned and targeted ambush and murder.”Now, Mario Fernandez-Saldana could face the death penalty. He was arrested in Orlando and will be sent back to Jacksonville. As of Friday morning, it was unclear if he had obtained an attorney.On Thursday, he was arrested and indicted by a Duval County grand jury for first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, solicitation to commit a capital felony, and child abuse related to the February 2022 murder.Prosecutors say Fernandez-Saldana, 34, “was integral to the solicitation, conspira...

Average Energy Bill Could Drop $115 Under National Grid Summer Rates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:25 GMT

Bay Staters who get their electricity through National Grid’s basic service could see their monthly bill drop by more than $100 under a new rate that would take effect in May, but the cost of power will still be higher than last summer. The utility filed its proposed summer supply rate with the Department of Public Utilities this week, proposing a shift from the winter rate of 33.89 cents per kilowatt hour to a rate of 14.12 cents/kWh for the six-month period from May through October. The company said a typical residential customer would see their bill drop from $297.22 to $181.83 if the rate is approved by DPU, a decrease of $115.39. “We understand that high energy costs have been challenging for customers,” Helen Burt, National Grid’s chief customer officer, said. “We are pleased that these new summer rates will help bring down the overall cost of electricity starting in May. We also know our customers pay bills, not rates. So, as summer heats up and ...

AP source: Patriots re-sign long snapper Cardona for 4 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:25 GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Free agent long snapper Joe Cardona is returning to the Patriots on a new four-year contract worth $6.3 million, a person with knowledge of the negotiation said Friday.The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the contract hadn’t been announced.The deal was first reported by NFL Network.Cardona has been a staple part of New England’s special teams since joining the team as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He appeared in every game each of his first seven years in the league, but missed the final three games last season after being placed on injured reserve with a foot injury.He will be working with a new punter next season after 2020 All-Pro Jake Bailey was released last week.

Man arrested for ‘threatening folks with his rat’ at MBTA station

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:25 GMT

A man “well-known” to police for causing disturbances with his pet rat on public transit was arrested for using the rodent to threaten people.Jeffrey Stewart, 57, of Boston was taken into custody at Oak Grove station on Thursday “for threatening folks with his rat,” MBTA Transit Police said.“He also was consuming alcohol, being disorderly (and) refused to leave,” Transit Police said on Twitter.The rat, Jerry, was turned over to animal control, Transit Police said.Stewart, who is facing disorderly conduct, trespassing and threats charges for Thursday’s incident in Malden, is known for scaring people with his rat, according to a December social media post from Transit Police.On Dec. 1, 2022, a Transit Police officer responded to a report of a disturbance on an MBTA bus and found Stewart sitting with a rat on his shoulder.“Other riders felt unsafe and exited,” Transit Police said at the time.The officer explained the T’s policy regarding animals on public transit, and escorted Stewart ...

Orioles’ left-handed bats hoping to continue forcing tough roster decision

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:25 GMT

Kyle Stowers is happy with how feels mentally and physically. The young Orioles outfielder is as “confident as I think I’ve ever felt.” But each of his past few games, he’s been left with one at-bat he’s unhappy with.“If I feel like I’m swinging at pitches with the intent I want to have on those pitches, and if I get out doing that or strike out, then so be it,” Stowers said. “But if I go through an-bat and kind of seem to be on the pitcher’s terms a little more, that’s the thing that can be a little more frustrating.”Each at-bat will be vital for Stowers over the next two weeks as the Orioles sort out the final spots on the offensive side of their roster. He doesn’t set numerical benchmarks for himself and, amid spring training, he’s not even necessarily concerned with getting hits. But he wants to do everything he can to show he deserves one of Baltimore’s 26 roster spots come March 30.His co...