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Lack of big passing plays contributing to slow start for No. 1 pick Bryce Young and the Panthers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:22 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers have struggled to push the ball downfield in their first two games.Until they figure out how to do that, they’ll likely continue to lose.Carolina has just one pass play of longer than 15 yards this season, a 22-yard reception by rookie Jonathan Mingo in Monday night’s 20-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints. That has led to an 0-2 start, leaving the Panthers two games behind unbeaten NFC South foes Atlanta, Tampa Bay and New Orleans.That isn’t necessarily all on Young, the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft — although he’s struggled at times to connect with open receivers.The offensive line has struggled with pass protection in part because of having to start two young players at the guard spots with regulars Austin Corbett and Brady Christensen on injured reserve. And Carolina’s receiving group which consists of Adam Thielen, DJ Chark, Terrace Marshall and Mingo aren’t getting enough separation.“Our struggle on of...

Gustavo Petro en la ONU: “La humanidad ha perdido y ha avanzado sin titubeos los tiempos de la extinción”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:22 GMT

(CNN Español) — El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, habló este martes ante la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas y pronunció un duro discurso en el que se refirió a la profundización de la “policrisis”, en referencia a las múltiples causas que afectan la vida humana, y apuntó contra quienes convocan a los latinoamericanos a ir a la guerra para “entrenar máquinas de guerra, hombres para ir a los campos de combate”.“Se olvidaron que a nuestros países los invadieron varias veces los mismos que hoy hablan de luchar contra invasiones. Se olvidaron que por petróleo invadieron a Iraq, a Siria, a Libia. Se olvidaron que las mismas razones que se expresan para defender a Zelensky son las mismas razones con las que se debería defender a Palestina”, dijo Petro, añadiendo que para completar todos los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible habría que cesar “todas las guerras”.Petro ha evitado tomar un bando de la guerra de Rusia con Uc...

Palestinians say at least 2 killed in Israeli military raid in Jenin camp in northern West Bank

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:22 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli troops raided the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank late Tuesday, killing two people and wounding some 20 others, according to Palestinian health officials.The Israeli army gave few details about the operation in the camp, saying only that it had carried out a rare drone strike. Palestinian health officials reported numerous casualties from Israeli gunfire.The identities of the dead were not immediately known. But the camp is known as a militant stronghold, and Israel often carries out arrest raids in the area. In July, Israel carried out its most intense operation in the West Bank in nearly two decades, leaving widespread destruction in the camp.Earlier Tuesday, the Israeli military sentenced an army commander in the occupied West Bank to 10 days in military prison after an investigation into his shooting last week of a Palestinian motorist who was found to be innocent.The Israeli military said that security forces stationed at the Israeli settle...

Denver rideshare driver killed in suspected random shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Two people were shot in what police believe to be a random shooting in the City Park West neighborhood Monday, one being a rideshare driver who was killed. The shooting led to a crash that injured the passenger in the rideshare driver's back seat.It happened at approximately 9:29 p.m. Monday. The Denver Police Department said six gunshots were detected in the area of East 17th Avenue and North Williams Street. Multiple 911 callers reported two shooting victims.Officers were on the scene just three minutes later, according to a probable cause document from DPD. A 51-year-old driver was driving on 17th Avenue with a passenger in the back. He was shot multiple times on the left side and subsequently crashed into a tree. He was taken to a hospital but was pronounced dead at 9:52 p.m. 1 killed, 2 hurt in Denver shooting, car crash The passenger in the back seat was not shot, but sustained a minor injury in the crash. DPD said she was in the car when the driver was shot...

Colorado artist unveils sculpture destined for Washington D.C.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- After five years in the making, a Loveland artist unveiled a sculpture that will soon be part of a new national monument in Washington D.C.The sculpture was unveiled over the weekend at a private event in Loveland, and it will be moved to the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial, which is currently being built near the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the National Mall, according to a press release.Robert Eccleston, a U.S. Army veteran from Loveland, designed the sculpture to commemorate the historical significance of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, which were the first major foreign crises for the U.S. after the Cold War, according to the memorial website.The United States was one of 34 nations in a coalition that united to liberate Kuwait from Iraq and defend Saudi Arabia and the Arabian Peninsula from further invasion, the National Desert Storm Memorial Association said. Mount Evans officially renamed Mount Blue Sky T...

Rick Ross teams up with Councilman Reggie Leon to donate $200,000 in supplies to Miami Gardens high schools

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:22 GMT

Rapper Rick Ross, in collaboration with Councilman Reggie Leon and THRT Denim, is giving back to his hometown by donating over $200,000 worth of clothing and school supplies to students at Miami Norland Senior High School and Miami Carol City Senior High School.Ross, who grew up in Miami, emphasized the importance of staying connected with young minds.“The most important thing is staying in touch with the kids, letting them know you can dream big, and you can touch it,” Ross said.The collaborative effort aims to empower youth and foster education through essential resources. In addition to the clothing and supplies, a $4,000 check donation was made to the schools’ band programs to inspire students that music can lead to success.This initiative is not the first of its kind from Rick Ross. Earlier this year, he partnered with the Rolling Loud Hip Hop Music Festival and the City of Miami Gardens to award scholarships totaling $10,000 to eight students, emphasizing the...

Authorities investigating man’s death at Gillette Stadium during Dolphins game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:22 GMT

FOXBORO, MASS. (WSVN) — Authorities are investigating after a man died following “an apparent medical event” at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro Sunday night, officials said.According to 7News affiliate WHDH, EMTs responded to the 308/309 section of Gillette Stadium near midfield shortly before 11 p.m., during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s Dolphins game versus the Patriots game. A Massachusetts State Police spokesperson in a statement said the man, 53, was taken to Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, where he was pronounced dead.In addition to EMTs, the state police spokesperson said Foxboro police also responded to the incident.The spokesperson said state police detectives were “investigating the facts and circumstances of the man’s death, including the sequence of events prior to the medical incident” as of Monday afternoon.WHDH, attributing the Norfolk County District Attorney’s office in a separate statement Monday, said the man was identified as Dale Mooney of Newmarket, N...

Zelenskyy seeks to rally fatigued allies at UN

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:22 GMT

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the United Nations on Tuesday to rally behind Kyiv and endorse its peace proposals to end Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia.The speech comes as the approach of winter marks an end to Kyiv’s lagging counteroffensive and Zelenskyy works to ensure Ukraine’s allies continue supporting Ukraine’s efforts to repel Russia’s invasion.Zelenskyy opened his speech to the U.N. General Assembly by assailing Russia for its aggressive nuclear posture and stressing that Russia’s nuclear threats put global security at risk.“History shows it was Russia who deserved nuclear disarmament the most back in the 1990s, and Russia deserves it now,” Zelenskyy declared. “Terrorists have no right to hold nuclear weapons.”Zelenskyy further recounted alleged Russian atrocities in the conflict, including the forced deportations of thousands of Ukrainian children, and warned that Russia would not stop at Ukraine. He highlighted Moscow’s past military interventions in...

Speaker McCarthy faces an almost impossible task trying to unite House GOP and fund the government

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:22 GMT

By LISA MASCARO and STEPHEN GROVES (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing fresh challenges to his leadership, Speaker Kevin McCarthy is trying to accomplish what at times seems impossible — working furiously to convince House Republicans to come together and pass a conservative bill to keep the federal government open.It’s a nearly futile exercise that could help McCarthy keep his job, but has little chance of actually preventing a federal shutdown. Whatever Republicans come up with in the House is nearly certain to be rejected by the Senate, where Democrats and most Republicans together want to fund the government.With time dwindling, plans for a Tuesday test vote in the House were scrapped as negotiations resumed. Congress faces a Sept. 30 deadline to pass legislation and get a bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to become law. Otherwise, the U.S. faces massive federal government closures and disruptions.“The ball’s in Kevin’s court,...

Officer’s bail revoked in shooting death of driver after prosecutors lodge constitutional challenge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:22 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia police officer charged in the shooting death of a driver last month is back in custody following the revocation of his bail after prosecutors challenged the constitutionality of his release.Officer Mark Dial was taken into custody in the courtroom Tuesday following the ruling. He had surrendered Sept. 8 and posted 10 percent of $500,000 bail. But prosecutors said the Pennsylvania Constitution typically prohibits bail for offenses carrying a life term or if there is evidence the defendant poses a threat to the community.Dial is charged with murder, voluntary manslaughter, official oppression and four other counts. The 27-year-old officer has served on the force for five years and was suspended with intent to dismiss after officials said he refused to cooperate in the investigation. Defense attorneys contend that the shooting was justified, saying Dial thought 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry had a gun.Authorities have said Dial shot Irizarry after officer...