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Orange Line delays begin Friday with start of Metro summer construction

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:20:31 GMT

On Friday, Metrorail riders who rely on four stations on the Orange Line will be hit with the first of delays from Metro’s planned summer construction.The transit agency announced Thursday that it would conduct structural work and waterproofing from May 12 to 21 on the platform canopies at the Minnesota Ave and Deanwood stations on the Orange Line.The platforms will not be fully closed, but trains between the Stadium-Armory and Cheverly stops will be single tracking during the 10 days of construction.The stations that will be single tracking on the Orange Line during May construction. (Courtesy Metro)The stations were previously closed for construction a few years ago during the summer, but Metro couldn’t coordinate with Pepco to shut down the power transmission lines above the canopy in the heat of summer, according to Metro General Manager Randy Clarke.“We are continuously working to maintain our infrastructure and have prioritized major construction during the s...

E. Jean Carroll contempla nueva demanda por difamación contra Trump

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:20:31 GMT

NUEVA YORK- E. Jean Carroll está considerando presentar una nueva demanda por difamación contra Donald Trump en respuesta a comentarios y burlas que el expresidente estadounidense hizo anoche en una aparición en la CNN, según dijo este jueves la abogada de la escritora a The New York Times.“Todo está sobre la mesa, obviamente, tenemos que considerarlo seriamente”, dijo la letrada Roberta Kaplan -que representó a Carroll en el último juicio-, quien anticipó que probablemente haya una decisión a muy corto plazo.Esta semana, un jurado de Nueva York condenó a Trump a pagar una indemnización de unos $5 millones de a Carroll por haber abusado sexualmente de ella hace años y por haberla luego difamado cuando denunció públicamente los hechos. Trump afirma que indultará a acusados de atacar el Capitolio si gana la presidencia Hallan a Trump responsable de abuso sexual de escritora E. Jean Carroll Pero el miércoles, en un encuen...

Ayton out with injury as Suns face potential elimination in Game 6 vs Nuggets

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:20:31 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns will be without starters Deandre Ayton and Chris Paul as they try to avoid postseason elimination in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.Ayton will miss the game with a rib contusion he suffered in Game 5, Suns coach Monty Williams confirmed. Paul has been out since Game 2 because of a strained left groin.It’s been a disappointing postseason so far for Ayton, who is averaging just 13.4 points and 9.7 rebounds. Jock Landale and Bismack Biyombo are the team’s other main options at center.Denver guard Jamal Murray is expected to play after being listed as questionable with a non-COVID illness.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Rangers designate veteran pitcher Ian Kennedy for assignment

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:20:31 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Right-hander Ian Kennedy has been designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers after a tough start to his 17th season in the big leagues.Texas recalled left-hander John King from Triple-A Round Rock, clearing roster room with Kennedy’s departure before Thursday’s opener of a four-game series at Oakland.The 38-year-old Kennedy was 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA, surrendering eight earned runs and 10 total over 10 innings and 11 appearances. He made the team for opening day as a non-roster invitee for the second time, also doing so in 2021.Manager Bruce Bochy said he spoke with Kennedy by phone on the way to the ballpark after the pitcher heard from Rangers general manager Chris Young.“I just told him how much I appreciated being with him, working with him, getting to know him,” Bochy said. “Great teammate. It was more the fit, what we needed here, innings, flexibility, those type of things. But he was a pro, let me tell you, he was good with these guys, ...

Exclusiva CNN: la administración de Biden busca rusos de alto perfil para un posible intercambio de prisioneros

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:20:31 GMT

Washington (CNN) — El Gobierno de Biden está buscando en todo el mundo opciones que podrían resultarle atractivas a Rusia para liberar a los estadounidenses detenidos ilegalmente Evan Gershkovich y Paul Whelan, según tres fuentes familiarizadas con el asunto.Estados Unidos no tiene actualmente ningún espía ruso de alto nivel bajo su custodia, dicen funcionarios y exfuncionarios estadounidenses, lo que impulsa la necesidad de recurrir a aliados en busca de ayuda.La administración de Biden está ampliando su búsqueda, acercándose a los países aliados que tienen espías rusos bajo custodia para evaluar si estarían dispuestos a hacer un intercambio como parte de un paquete mayor de intercambio de prisioneros. Pero algunos funcionarios estadounidenses también han estado encuestando a aliados sin rusos bajo su custodia, dijeron funcionarios, para obtener ideas sobre qué podría atraer a Moscú a liberar prisioneros estadounidenses.Rusia acusa formalmente de espionaje al periodista deten...

Broncos single-game tickets on sale

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:20:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Broncos will release the schedule for the upcoming 2023 season on Thursday night and a limited number of single-game tickets will go on sale shortly after the announcement.The complete NFL schedule will be announced at 6 p.m. MT on Thursday, but some teasers have already been revealed. Denver Broncos release 2023 schedule According to the Broncos, the team will host the Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders, Packers, Vikings, Patriots, Jets, Browns and Commanders during the regular season. Denver will visit the Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders, Bears, Lions, Bills, Dolphins and Texans.If you're interested in getting a notification as soon as tickets go on sale, you can sign up for an email alert from the team. A limited number of mostly single-seat tickets will be available at full price starting at $30 as well as ADA seating and club seating. The Broncos have sold out 410 consecutive regular-season games dating back to 1970, according to the team.

15-year-old boy hospitalized after shooting at Coconut Creek apartment complex

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:20:31 GMT

Rescue crews took a 15-year-old boy to the hospital after he came under fire at an apartment complex in Coconut Creek, police said.7News cameras captured an active scene along the 3500 block of Cocoplum Circle, just after 10 p.m., Thursday.According to Coconut Creek Police, the incident happened at around 8 p.m. inside an apartment unit.Responding officers arrived to find the victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.Paramedics transported the teen to Broward Health Medical Center. Police said he was alert and conscious during transport and is listed in stable condition.Investigators said this appears to an isolated incident, so it does not appear that there is a search underway for a subject.Detectives believe the victim and the shooter knew each other, but this was not a domestic situation.Police continue to investigate.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this breaking story.

Search underway for 14-year-old boy reported missing in Hollywood

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:20:31 GMT

Police seek the public’s help in their search for a 14-year-old boy who was reported missing in Hollywood.According to Hollywood Police, Railyn Balbuena was last seen leaving a home along the 1100 block of Hillcrest Drive, Thursday.Balbuena stands 5 feet, 6 inches tall and has black hair. He was last seen wearing, a black jacket, white and black sweatpants, and white sneakers.Officials urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to call Hollywood Police at 954-764-HELP (4357).

More than 6 years after three men stormed his club, former owner talks for first time about surviving bloody battle 

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:20:31 GMT

An overnight rampage at a South Florida club in 2016 left the owner shot and shaken. It has taken him more than six years to even speak about the bloody battle inside. Now — for the first time — he is sharing his survival story with 7 Investigates’ Karen Hensel.911: “Where is he shot, sir?”Caller: “He was shot in the head. He was shot in the face.”Sept. 17, 2016, a panicked call to 911 just before 3 a.m.Caller: “We don’t know if they’re still there. We got it barricaded. Please, get someone here. He needs help.”In a botched robbery attempt, the owner of the Castle bar in Hollywood had just been shot after three men stormed the door.Caller: “He’s alert, but he’s going down fast.”Crime scene photos show the bloody scene inside and at least a dozen shell casings.Dean Gramenidis was the owner of the bar.Dean Gramenidis: “The doctors thought I was going to end up dying. I still have one bullet...

Police investigating shooting and fire at Fort Lauderdale home

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:20:31 GMT

Police are investigating a shooting and a fire at a home in Fort Lauderdale.Fort Lauderdale Police and Fire Rescue units responded to a home along the 1700 block of Northwest 27th Terrace, just before 8:25 p.m., Thursday.Police said they responded in reference to a shooting, but upon arrival, the armed subject barricaded himself inside the residence and is believed to have set it on fire.SWAT negotiators have also arrived at the scene.Detectives have not provided further details about the incident, as they continue to investigate.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this breaking story.