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26 people die in fiery crash of freight truck and passenger van in northern Mexico

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:54:46 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A fiery highway crash involving a passenger van and a freight truck killed 26 people in northern Mexico on Sunday, authorities said. Prosecutors and police in the northern border state of Tamaulipas said the death toll was a preliminary count, apparently because of the sheer volume of the wreckage and the fire that consumed the van and the freight trailer. The cab that had been pulling the freight trailer was not found at the scene, suggesting the driver might have uncoupled it and fled.The accident occurred on a highway near the state capital, Ciudad Victoria, and the cause was under investigation, officials said. Local media reported many of the victims might be members of an extended family returning from an outing, but authorities did not confirm that. In the past, big death tolls in similar crashes in Mexico have often been blamed on overloaded vehicles linked to migrant smuggling.Source

Jansen has game-winning hit, Blue Jays rally to sweep Braves

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:54:46 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Danny Jansen hit a two-run single in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.George Springer hit a solo home run for the Blue Jays, who are 12-3 at home this season.“This team’s resilient,” Jansen said. “We’re looking to win every game, and we believe that we can with the bats and the staff we have.”With Toronto trailing 5-4, Vladimir Guerrero thought he tied the game to begin the ninth, pumping his fist as he watched his deep drive to right, but Guerrero was held to a single when the ball hit the wall.The Blue Jays loaded the bases with two outs before Jansen singled to left field off Raisel Iglesias (1-1), driving in Guerrero and Matt Chapman.“We had an opportunity to win the game and we couldn’t close the deal,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “It’s frustrating, but this game is frustrating.”The Braves have lost four straight and five of eight.“Tough one to swallow,” Atlanta’s Aus...

La oposición mantiene el control de la Asamblea en la antesala del juicio político a Guillermo Lasso

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:54:46 GMT

(CNN Español) — La oposición conservó este domingo el control de la Asamblea Nacional de Ecuador durante unas elecciones en las que se renovó parcialmente a varios de los líderes del poder Legislativo, como determina la Constitución del país.El legislador Virgilio Saquicela, que llegó al parlamento por el movimiento “Democracia Sí”, fue reelegido como presidente de la Asamblea con 96 votos a favor en medio del desconcierto del oficialismo que horas antes sostenía que los apoyos de Saquicela no llegaban a algo más de 70 votos.La Asamblea de Ecuador tiene previsto iniciar este martes el juicio político contra Guillermo Lasso“Mi único pacto es por la institucionalidad del país, de la Asamblea, las leyes y la fiscalización en beneficio de los derechos de los ecuatorianos”, dijo Saquicela tras tomar posesión como presidente del legislativo para los próximos dos años.Asamblea Nacional aprueba moción de juicio político contra Lasso 5:28La Asamblea reeligió también a Marcela Holguín d...

Yelich stays hot as Brewers defeat Royals 9-6 to complete sweep

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:54:46 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich continued to heat up at the plate and created even more fireworks on the basepaths as he helped the Milwaukee Brewers complete a sweep of the Kansas City Royals.After homering twice on Saturday, Yelich went deep again Sunday in the Brewers’ 9-6 victory. He also hit an RBI single and scored on a bizarre play as part of Milwaukee’s seven-run outburst in the third inning.Yelich is batting .348 (16 of 46) with four homers and 12 RBIs in May. The 2018 NL MVP hit just .228 with three homers and 11 RBIs in April.“I’m just making adjustments and just trying to find ways to contribute,” Yelich said. “You’re constantly tinkering with things and trying to be the best version of yourself, whatever that is, each day. For me, each day’s a new day.”Brice Turang added a three-run shot and Mike Brosseau also homered for the NL Central-leading Brewers.Kansas City’s Salvador Perez homered for the second straight day, Bobby Witt Jr. had a ...

Video: Young bears try to get into Steamboat Springs home

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:54:46 GMT

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) -- When you live in bear country, you just never know what you may see. Luckily, one resident was safe inside their home when some young bears tried to break in. The resident shot the video of the two young bears approaching the home and one opening the glass screen door to try and get in. In order to shoo them off, the resident banged on the window. One took off and the other went back to the door for a few seconds then mosied off. Another video from the resident shows a bear family in the area in their natural habitat. 170+ bear sightings reported to wildlife department As temperatures have started to rise, bears are coming out of hibernation and they're hungry. So more activity has been reported. Colorado Parks and Wildlife said 173 sightings have been reported so far this year, as of May 12. Stay safe, protect your area from bearsColorado Parks and Wildlife reminds those living in areas where bears are present, t...

Special Mother's Day for mother-daughter duo working at local hospitals

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:54:46 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Sunday is a special Mother’s Day for a mom and daughter duo who are serving and helping families at HealthONE Denver Hospitals.FOX31 spoke to the Cordova women who are sharing their inspirational story.After spending decades at Presbyterian St. Luke’s, the medical center has become Brenda Cordova’s second home.“In two months, it's going to be 33 years,” she said. "I'm in charge of the patients, anything that goes into the patient's room, food-wise.”Starting as an overnight supervisor three decades ago, Cordova worked her way up to the patient services manager position, making lifelong friends at work along the journey.“I say PSL is my second family,” Cordova said. “I have my home family, but I also have my work family and I also share my home family with my work family.” Family gives mom special gift for Mother’s Day Cordova’s work family got to meet her daughter Cady before she was even born.“I was pregnant and I used to say, she's the kitchen baby because everybo...

New coronation day portraits of King Charles and Queen Camilla released

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:54:46 GMT

(CNN) — It may have been a week since Britain’s King Charles III was crowned, but the palace is still releasing tidbits from the big day, this time in the form of two newly released photographs taken after the coronation.In one image, Charles is pictured with his elder son, William, the Prince of Wales and his grandson Prince George in Buckingham Palace’s Throne Room.The King is wearing full regalia, the Robe of Estate and the Imperial State Crown, while holding the Sovereign’s Orb and Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross. He is sitting on one of a pair of throne chairs that were made for the future King George V and Queen Mary for use at the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902.In the second image, Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, are seen with the eight pages of honor and ladies in attendance who assisted them during the coronation.The images were captured by British photographer Hugo Burnand, who has worked with the royal family for mor...

Erdoğan looks set for second round in Turkish election as opposition cries foul

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:54:46 GMT

ISTANBUL — President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan looks set to face a second round in Turkey’s presidential election on May 28 after Sunday’s vote descended into heated accusations of foul play from the opposition.Shortly after 1 a.m. local time, with agencies reporting results from almost all of the ballots, Erdoğan appeared to have secured about 49 percent of the vote while his rival for the presidency Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu had about 45 percent. Unless there is a dramatic reversal in the ongoing count, that would mean neither candidate is on target for the 50 percent required for an outright first-round win.The prospect of a second round will focus attention on where the 5 percent who voted for Sinan Oğan — a former nationalist parliamentarian running as an independent — will take their votes on May 28.Turkey’s presidential election has turned into one of the world’s most closely watched political contests this year because of the massive implications both for t...

France to give Ukraine more armored vehicles and light tanks, Macron and Zelenskyy announce after surprise summit

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:54:46 GMT

France “will train and equip” several Ukrainian battalions and provide them with “tens of armored vehicles and light tanks,” Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced late Sunday.The news came after Ukraine’s president traveled to Paris and had a three-hour dinner with his French counterpart (including one hour alone, without advisers) as part of a tour of European capitals designed to shore up support among Kyiv’s allies.“In the coming weeks, France will train and equip several battalions with tens of armored vehicles and light tanks, including AMX-10RCs,” according to a joint statement issued by both France and Ukraine after the dinner. France is also “focusing its effort in supporting Ukraine’s air defense capacities.” Macron and Zelenskyy also called for new sanctions against Russia.Macron is also expected to make more announcements on Ukraine on Monday.“What Ukraine needs is combat equipment, armoured vehicles, tanks, artillery,...

Warming back up to start the work week

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:54:46 GMT

After having some cooler weather to wrap up the weekend, warm weather returns to start the work week. Temperatures are expected to be in the 70s for most of the area on Monday, with sunshine and breeze out of the southwest. The warming trend continues on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching the low 80s. A cold front moves through the area Tuesday night with some light showers possible. Behind the front temperatures fall back into the 60s for highs Wednesday.