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Neither rain nor shine stop ebullient Venezuelans from voting in opposition’s presidential primary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:32 GMT

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Ebullient Venezuelans were choosing the candidate they think can end the decade-long, crisis-ridden presidency of Nicolás Maduro, lining up under a scorching sun and torrential rain to cast ballots in a primary election that the opposition independently organized despite government repression.Holding Venezuela’s first presidential primary since 2012 required the deeply fractured opposition to work together. Venezuelans, in turn, showed up at voting centers in and outside of their homeland to make it count, but it could still prove an exercise in futility, if Maduro’s government so wishes.While the administration agreed in principle to let the opposition choose its candidate for the 2024 presidential election, it also has already barred the primary’s front-runner, Maria Corina Machado, from running for office. Maduro’s government has in the past bent the law, retaliated against opponents and breached agreements as it sees fit.Hundreds of people gathere...

No evidence of hate crime, police say as slain Detroit synagogue president mourned as devoted leader

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:32 GMT

(AP) — A Detroit synagogue president who was fatally stabbed at her home was remembered Sunday by family, friends and top Michigan officials as a generous, thoughtful leader who built bridges between communities.As mourners gathered to pay respects to Samantha Woll, police said their ongoing investigation of her killing found no evidence of antisemitism as a motive.The 40-year-old Woll, or “Sam” as she was known to friends and family, led the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, and was a campaign staffer for Attorney General Dana Nessel and former aide to Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin.“You so deeply wanted peace for this world. You fought for everyone regardless of who they were or where they came from,” said Monica Woll Rosen, directly addressing her late sister before mourners at the Jewish funeral home. “You were the definition of a leader. Our world is shattered without you.”Woll’s body was found at her home Saturday morning after a caller alerted officers to a pe...

Missing Tennessee man found alive nearly three days after motorcycle crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:32 GMT

(CNN) — Friends and family of a Tennessee man who went missing after a motorcycle crash last week say they never gave up hope that he’d be found.Taylor Boyle and the motorcycle he was riding were discovered down an embankment between 30 to 50 feet off a back road in a rural area of Powell nearly three days after his family filed a missing person’s report with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Boyle’s friend, Cameron Williams, told CNN in a phone interview Sunday.“He’s extremely lucky to be alive,” Williams said.Before he was found on the evening of October 17, Boyle’s family had last spoken to him on October 15 at around 10 a.m., according to the missing person’s report.Williams said the family grew concerned when they didn’t hear from him and began monitoring his phone and bank accounts or signs of any activity.Groups of friends began searching possible routes that Boyle may have taken – but they didn’t find him, according to Williams.“On Tuesday evening, there were proba...

Vermont State Police searching for 2 young men who disappeared

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:32 GMT

DERBY, Vt. (AP) — Vermont State Police are searching for a pair of 21-year-old Massachusetts men who disappeared under “suspicious circumstances” while traveling through several communities. Efforts to find them included a weekend search with dogs.Jahim Solomon of Pittsfield and Eric White of Chicopee were reported missing on Oct. 15 after falling out of touch with their families for several days, state police said. They’d previously been in Burlington, Lowell, Morrisville and Stowe, officials said.Vermont State Police said investigators are concerned about the well being of the pair.Searchers spent part of a rainy Saturday searching the area around Albany and Lowell. A spokesperson on Sunday confirmed that the Vermont State Police Search & Rescue Team and New England K-9 participated in the search. The spokesperson declined to provide additional details, including why searchers focused on that area.

6 killed in Russian rocket strike on Ukraine mail depot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:32 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine — A missile strike on a mail depot in the eastern city of Kharkiv killed six people, Ukrainian officials said Sunday, as Ukraine reported a record number of bomb attacks in the southern Kherson region.A further 17 people were wounded in the blast late Saturday, which is believed to have been caused by a Russian S-300 rocket, Kharkiv Gov. Oleh Syniehubov said on social media. All of the victims were employees of private Ukrainian postal and courier service Nova Poshta.The Ukrainian-held front-line city has been at the heart of fierce fighting as both Moscow and Kyiv push for battlefield breakthroughs amid the looming onset of wintry conditions. Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his war against Ukraine in February last year.In a statement, Nova Poshta said the air raid siren had sounded just moments before the attack, leaving those inside the depot with no time to reach shelter. It announced that Sunday would be a day of mourning for the firm.Ukrainian President ...

Demario Douglas sparks Patriots’ offensive rejuvenation in win over Bills

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:32 GMT

FOXBORO — The Patriots’ offense needed more Pop after a laborious start to the season. And rookie wide receiver Demario “Pop” Douglas came through in Sunday’s win over the Bills.Douglas caught four passes on six targets for 54 yards, drew two penalties, carried the ball once for 20 yards and returned a punt for 25 yards. Returning from a concussion, the sixth-round pick finished second among Patriots wide receivers behind Kendrick Bourne with 24 routes run, per Patriots.com’s Evan Lazar.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | What changed for Mac Jones in Patriots’ first game-winning drive in over two years New England Patriots | Mac Jones delivers signature win with 29-25 comeback victory over Bills New England Patriots | Patriots make another controversial QB change based on Week 7 inactives New England Patriots | Bill Belichick reportedly agreed to multi-year extension with Patriots before season New England Pat...

Patriots solve years-long problem in upset of Bills

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:32 GMT

Week after week it’s felt like the same old story. The Patriots start slow. The Patriots fall behind. The Patriots lose.Yet on a Sunday that brought no shortage of twists and turns, the most unexpected may have been the way the game began.The Patriots offense got off to its best start of the season, opening the game with two straight scoring drives to jump out to an early 10-0 lead over the heavily favored Buffalo Bills.Rookie receiver Demario Douglas powered the quick start with three catches for 35 yards in the opening two drives, and thanks to the interception thrown by Josh Allen on his first pass attempt of the game, the Patriots had a two-score lead before the Bills even really got a chance to touch the ball.New England tacked on a field goal in the second quarter as well and went into halftime leading 13-3. Considering what a slog it’s been for the Patriots offensively over the past few weeks, Sunday’s fast start was especially satisfying.“Huge, awesom...

Week 7 updates: Right tackle Darnell Wright is active for Chicago Bears game today vs. Las Vegas Raiders

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:32 GMT

The 1-5 Chicago Bears will play the 3-3 Las Vegas Raiders at Soldier Field in a Week 7 matchup. Here’s what you need to know before kickoff (noon, Fox-32).Inactives announcedBears right tackle Darnell Wright is active for Sunday’s game against the Raiders after battling a shoulder injury during the week.Wright was limited in practice Wednesday, didn’t practice Thursday and was listed as questionable as he dealt with the issue. His availability is an important development because the Bears already are dealing with the absence of right guard Nate Davis, who is out with an ankle injury.Safety Jaquan Brisker also is active after dealing with groin tightness in practice Friday.The Bears previously declared out Davis, quarterback Justin Fields (thumb), safety Eddie Jackson (foot), running back Roschon Johnson (concussion) and cornerback Terell Smith (mononucleosis).Offensive lineman Dan Feeney also is inactive after the Bears activated center Doug Kramer off injured rese...

Patriots made key personnel changes in comeback win over Bills

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:32 GMT

FOXBORO — It’s fair to wonder what exactly took so long for the Patriots to finally move Mike Onwenu to right tackle.The switch seemingly shored up the Patriots’ offensive line against a team that head coach Bill Belichick deemed the “best pass rush in the league” earlier this week.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | What changed for Mac Jones in Patriots’ first game-winning drive in over two years New England Patriots | Mac Jones delivers signature win with 29-25 comeback victory over Bills New England Patriots | Patriots make another controversial QB change based on Week 7 inactives New England Patriots | Bill Belichick reportedly agreed to multi-year extension with Patriots before season New England Patriots | Sources project value for Patriots’ trade deadline candidates Quarterback Mac Jones had noticeably more time to throw in Sunday’s 29-25 comeback win over the Bills in which he was...

1 dead after fatal crash in northwest Austin Sunday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:43:32 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS responded to a fatal crash in northwest Austin that left one person dead and another person injured.ATCEMS responded to the intersection of Corpus Christi Drive and West Parmer Lane just before 3:40 p.m. Sunday afternoon. There, medics found a two-vehicle collision that killed one adult.A second person was taken to St. David's North Austin Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, officials noted. ATCEMS added no additional information is available related to the crash.