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Correction: Hawaii-Wildfires-Confusion story

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:26:17 GMT

WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — In a story published August 12, 2023, about confusion and limited public communication during deadly wildfires in Maui, The Associated Press erroneously reported three of the state’s all-hazard emergency warning sirens malfunctioned in separate incidents during the most recent monthly test. Only Maui’s siren malfunction occurred during the monthly test on Aug. 1. The siren malfunctions in the other two counties happened a day earlier on July 31. Source

Mobile morgue arrives to assist in identification of 99 confirmed dead in Maui wildfires

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:26:17 GMT

Charred vehicles sit near a wildfire-destroyed home Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, in Kula, Hawaii. The same day a wildfire ripped through Lahaina, one tore through Kula, as well. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)(AP/Rick Bowmer) Charred vehicles sit near a wildfire-destroyed home Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, in Kula, Hawaii. The same day a wildfire ripped through Lahaina, one tore through Kula, as well. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)(AP/Rick Bowmer) LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — A mobile morgue unit arrived Tuesday to help Hawaii officials working painstakingly to identify the 99 people confirmed killed in wildfires that ravaged Maui, and officials expected to release the first list of names even as teams intensified the search for more dead in neighbo...

Cubs minor league pitcher Dalbert Mosquea suspended 56 games for positive drug test

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:26:17 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Dalbert Mosquea was suspended for 56 games Tuesday under baseball’s minor league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol.The 18-year-old right-hander signed with the Cubs in June and was 0-3 with a 3.14 ERA and one save in nine relief appearances in the Dominican Summer League.Eleven players have been disciplined under the minor league program this year.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbSource

La madre del niño de 6 años que disparó a su maestra se declara culpable de negligencia infantil

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:26:17 GMT

(CNN) — Deja Taylor, la madre del niño de 6 años de Virginia que disparó a su maestra de primer grado en enero, se declaró culpable este martes de un cargo de negligencia infantil, un delito grave bajo la ley.El hijo de 6 años de Taylor utilizó su pistola para disparar a su maestra, Abigail Zwerner, el 6 de enero en la escuela primaria Richneck de Newport News, que la dejó con heridas en la mano y el pecho.El niño de 6 años que le disparó a su maestra en Virginia alardeó sobre el hecho, revela una declaración jurada“Mi madre tenía esa pistola. La robé porque necesitaba disparar a mi maestra”, dijo el niño de 6 años tras el tiroteo, según afirmaron las autoridades durante una declaración de los hechos ante el tribunal este martes.Taylor compró el arma y la guardaba en el estante superior del armario de su dormitorio, asegurada con un seguro de gatillo, dijo su abogado James Ellenson a CNN en enero. Sin embargo, en su registro de la residencia de Taylor, las autorida...

Blue Jays activate All-Star RHP Romano off IL, SS Bichette to begin rehab assignment

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:26:17 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays All-Star closer Jordan Romano was activated off the 15-day injured list before Tuesday’s game against Philadelphia.The right-hander went on the IL on July 29 because of a sore lower back, one day after leaving with two outs in the ninth inning of a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels.Shortstop Bo Bichette (right knee) was scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Buffalo on Tuesday. Bichette left a July 31 game against Baltimore after he jammed his knee while running the bases.A two-time All Star, Bichette is second in the AL with a .321 average and leads the league with 144 hits.Romano left the July 11 All-Star Game because of a sore back and did not pitch again until July 20. He made three more appearances before leaving the July 28 game against the Angels.A two-time All-Star, Romano is 4-5 with a 2.79 ERA and 28 saves in 31 chances.Toronto optioned right-hander Nate Pearson to Triple-A Buffalo to make room for Romano.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb...

Corea del Norte confirma que Travis King, soldado estadounidense, está en el país

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:26:17 GMT

(CNN) —  Corea del Norte confirmó por primera vez públicamente que Travis King, soldado del Ejército de Estados Unidos, cruzó a su territorio.Un comunicado de la Agencia Central de Noticias Coreana, controlada por el gobierno del país, afirmó que King expresó “su voluntad de buscar refugio” en Corea del Norte o en un tercer país.Corea del Norte dio información sobre el soldado estadounidense Travis King, según el Mando de las Naciones UnidasTambién señaló que King había confesado que decidió entrar a Corea del Norte porque “albergaba malos sentimientos contra los malos tratos inhumanos y la discriminación racial dentro del Ejército de EE.UU.”.King cruzó la línea de demarcación militar de Corea del Sur a Corea del Norte en julio durante una visita a la Zona de Seguridad Conjunta.KCNA añadió que el soldado admitió haber entrado “ilegalmente” en el territorio de Corea del Norte.CNN se puso en contacto con el Departamento de Defensa de EE.UU. pa...

Colombia: asesinan a un hermano de la futbolista Jorelyn Carabalí tras su participación en la Copa Mundial

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:26:17 GMT

BOGOTÁ – Desconocidos asesinaron en una discoteca de Cali, principal ciudad del suroeste de Colombia, a Andrés Carabalí, hermano de la futbolista Jorelyn Carabalí, que acaba de participar con la selección cafetera en la Copa Mundial Femenina de Australia y Nueva Zelanda, informaron este lunes las autoridades. El crimen, según la información preliminar, ocurrió cuando el hombre estaba en una discoteca de esa ciudad, capital del departamento del Valle del Cauca.“A la 1:00 de la mañana sucede el homicidio de una persona en la parte interna de un establecimiento nocturno, donde según lo que se ha podido determinar con los vigilantes… es que ingresó un sujeto que disparó contra una persona que se encontraba departiendo allí con su compañera sentimental”, dijo a periodistas el comandante de la Policía de Cali, coronel William Quintero.Agregó que “se ha podido determinar que este hombre se dedicaba al tema de gota a gota (préstamos ilegales), en el sector...

Local business owners collect supplies to send to Maui

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:26:17 GMT

LITTLETON, Colo. (KDVR) — The owners of KOA House in Littleton collected critical supplies for those impacted by the wildfires in Maui. Barbara and Brent Ramos collected diapers, baby formula, toiletries, blankets and dry goods."We offered a way that people could just drop off some stuff that is going to be critically needed," Barbara said. Maui wildfire relief: Is it better to donate now or wait? Their aunt lives in Lahaina. She survived, but like many others, she lost everything."She, her parents, they all lost their homes. There's nothing anymore," Barbara said. "Everything's gone, so I can only imagine how people feel, how our families feel trying to pick up the pieces and try to figure out what's next."Wildfire wreckage is shown Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. The search of the wildfire wreckage on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Thursday revealed a wasteland of burned-out homes and obliterated communities as firefighters battled the stubborn blaze making it the d...

Hiker finds land mine in forest near Camp Hale

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:26:17 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A man from Denver came across an old land mine while hiking near Camp Hale last month, the Eagle County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.He was hiking in a nearby forest on July 20 when the sheriff's office said he found what he believed to be an old training land mine. The hiker kept his distance, took photos of the land mine and documented its location. How many ghost towns are there in Colorado? More than live towns The Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team from Fort Carson found the device and it was destroyed, according to the sheriff's office.Even training land mines can be dangerousThe disposal team said even training devices like the one found that day can be dangerous and, if tampered with, could cause serious injury or death.The land mine was left behind from training practices for the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division, according to the sheriff's office. Colorado mountains once hosted the famous 10th Mountain Division Camp Hale was home to thousands of troops...

Knowing these Denver street name patterns may save you from getting lost

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:26:17 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Whether you're new to town or have lived in the Mile High City your entire life, you have likely become lost once or twice while navigating the Denver metro.Sometimes, it may feel like there's no rhyme or reason to the street names, but is that true?There are two "groups" of namesEssentially, there are two distinct alphabetical groups that you can find on the roads that run north to south.One of these groups is organized alphabetically from east to west, and the other is organized from west to east.From east to westAcoma through Zuni streets are mainly named for Native American tribes. The streets are organized alphabetically from east to west.Directly west of Zuni Street, you'll find Alcott Street. This group has a few letters that have more than one street name to them: Canosa and Clay streets, Hazel and Hooker streets and Linley and Lowell streets, to name a few. Can you get a DUI for riding a horse while drunk? It ends with Zenobia Street, which is directly ea...