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At least 140 villagers killed by suspected herders in weekend attacks in north-central Nigeria

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:58:50 GMT

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Gunmen attacked remote villages over the weekend in north-central Nigeria’s Plateau state, killing at least 140 people, officials and survivors said Tuesday, the latest case this year of such mass killings blamed on the farmer-herder crisis in the West African nation.The assailants targeted 17 communities in “senseless and unprovoked” attacks on Saturday and Sunday, burning down most houses in the area, Plateau Gov. Caleb Mutfwang said in a broadcast on the local Channels Television.“As I am talking to you, in Mangu local governorate alone, we buried 15 people. As of this morning, in Bokkos, we are counting not less than 100 corpses. I am yet to take stock of (the deaths in) Barkin Ladi,” Mutfwan said. “It has been a very terrifying Christmas for us here in Plateau.”Amnesty International’s Nigeria office told The Associated Press that it has so far confirmed 140 deaths in the Christian-dominated Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi areas of Plateau, based on data...

Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore, receiver Michael Thomas not expected vs. Bucs

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:58:50 GMT

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen all but ruled out the return of top cornerback Marshon Lattimore or starting receiver Michael Thomas for Sunday’s game at Tampa Bay.Both players have been eligible to return from injured reserve since least week, but on Tuesday, Allen said, “I don’t know that I expect to see those guys” at practice this week.Allen also was vague about either player’s prospects for returning before the regular-season finale at home against Atlanta on Jan. 7.“We just play each week out as they go,” Allen said.Lattimore (ankle) and Thomas (knee) both were injured during a Week 10 loss at MinnesotaThe 30-year-old Thomas, a two-time All-Pro who in 2019 set an NFL record with 149 catches in a season, has 39 catches for 448 yards and one touchdown in 10 games this season. He is playing on a one-year contract that was negotiated last offseason after he’d appeared in just 10 regular-season games combined during the previous three re...

Por turbulencia “extraña”, 11 pasajeros de un vuelo terminan en el hospital cuando regresaban de un crucero de Navidad

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:58:50 GMT

(CNN) –– Parecía el viaje perfecto de descanso para la temporada navideña: un crucero por el soleado Caribe, antes de volar de regreso al frío y la humedad del Reino Unido justo a tiempo para celebrar la Navidad.Pero las vacaciones idílicas terminaron en una especie de pesadilla para los 225 pasajeros británicos del Caribbean Fly-Cruise de la compañía de cruceros P&O, después de que su vuelo rentado de regreso sufriera una turbulencia “extraña” que dejó a algunos pasajeros en el hospital y retrasó la llegada a casa de todos hasta después de Navidad.Los pasajeros reservaron cruceros de una o dos semanas en el lujoso barco Arvia. Con no menos de cuatro piscinas y 30 bares y restaurantes a bordo, se esperaba que fuera un viaje de ensueño por los principales destinos del Caribe, incluidos Antigua, Santa Lucía y República Dominicana.¿Por qué la turbulencia aérea podría empeorar en el futuro cercano?De hecho, la parte del crucero salió exactamente según lo planeado. Pero lograr llegar...

Quick Lane Bowl Winners

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:58:50 GMT

Dec. 26, 2023 — Minnesota 30, Bowling Green 24Dec. 26, 2022 — New Mexico St. 24, Bowling Green 19Dec. 27, 2021 — Western Michigan 52, Nevada 242020 Canceled due to Covid-19 pandemicDec. 26, 2019 — Pittsburgh 34, Eastern Michigan 30Dec. 26, 2018 — Minnesota 34, Georgia Tech 10Dec. 26, 2017 — Duke 36, Northern Illinois 14Dec. 26, 2016 — Boston College 36, Maryland 30Dec. 28, 2015 — Minnesota 21, Central Michigan 14Dec. 26, 2014 — Rutgers 40, North Carolina 21Dec. 26, 2013 — Pittsburgh 30, Bowling Green 27Dec. 26, 2012 — Central Michigan 24, Western Kentucky 21Dec. 27, 2011 — Purdue 37, Western Michigan 32Dec. 26, 2010 — Florida International 34, Toledo 32Dec. 26, 2009 — Marshall 21, Ohio 17Dec. 26, 2008 — Florida Atlantic 24, Central Michigan 21Dec. 26, 2007 — Purdue 51, Central Michigan 48Dec. 26, 2006 — Central Michigan 31, Middle Tennessee 14Dec. 26, 2005 — Memphis 38, Akron 31Dec. 27, 2004 — Connecticut 39, Toledo 10Dec. 26, 2003 — Bowling Green 28, Northwestern 24Dec. 26, 2002 — ...

“¿Qué tal si vuelve?”: Roban a restaurante mexicano en DC el día de la Navidad

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:58:50 GMT

La celebración de la Navidad no fue impedimento para que un restaurante hispano de DC fuera robado.En un video de seguridad obtenido por Telemundo 44, se ve al sospechoso llegando al restaurante Fresca Taquería en H Street NE en una bicicleta. En otro se ve al supuesto ladrón ingresando al local y aparentemente llevándose la caja registradora con el dinero dentro.“Llego aquí a las tres con cinco, y ya estaban los policías adentro”, dijo la propietaria Evelyn Bastián. “Un policía me explica que se metió por la puerta trasera, ‘rompió uno de tus cristales y estamos ahorita chequeando adentro qué es lo que se llevó y qué no. Ahorita van a caminar ustedes con nosotros porque nosotros tenemos que asegurarnos que no esté dentro’”. El ladrón forzó una puerta para ingresar al restaurante. De acuerdo a su propietaria, este es el segundo robo en poco más de dos meses, y las pérdidas en este momento no sólo se calculan por lo que el sujeto se llevó, si no también por lo que les va a costa...

Kicker Chad Ryland turns things around for Patriots with game-winning field goal in lost season

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:58:50 GMT

If Chad Ryland can turn things around, maybe the Patriots can, too.The New England rookie has been the worst kicker in the league, including two early misses in Sunday’s game against Denver — a 47-yard field goal and an extra point. But with the game on the line, Ryland connected on a 56-yard field goal with 2 seconds left to earn New England a 26-23 victory over the Broncos. It was the second win in three games for the Patriots (4-11), and both came against teams fighting for playoff berths.“Often times, you find the greatest treasure in the darkest caves,” said Ryland, who was 14 for 22 for the season before nailing the game-winner. “I’ve obviously been struggling a little bit this year, and I was really, really fortunate to be surrounded by a team that believes in me.”The kicking isn’t the biggest reason New England is headed to its worst season since Bill Belichick took over in 2000. But Ryland’s struggles seemed to embody the way the coaching guru had lost his touch – esp...

Polis jokes that viral 'Feliz Navidad' video makes him 'platinum recording artist'

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:58:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado's governor has made headlines for years with goofy, humorous anecdotes and events.In the past, Gov. Jared Polis has penned a letter to Taylor Swift celebrating her Eras Tour visit to Denver, referencing over a dozen song titles. And he has used jokes or references from "Spider-Man," "Lord of the Rings," "Star Trek" and even "Star Wars" in official addresses.But this Christmas, Polis became a "platinum recording artist" — at least in his own words.On Christmas Eve, Polis posted a video to his verified X account where he sang the chorus of "Feliz Navidad." The Spanish-language Christmas song turned 50 in 2020, and as of Tuesday afternoon, it was 12th on Billboard's Hot 100 chart and ranked 22nd on Billboard's Top Holiday Albums chart. Photos: Denver’s snowiest Christmas on record Now, the governor is joking that his short Christmas video has "gone platinum," with over 2.8 million views as of Tuesday evening. The governor even included his new self-proclaimed...

Parts of Douglas County wake up to inches of snow the day after Christmas

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:58:50 GMT

CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KDVR) — The Pinpoint Weather and FOX31/Channel 2 crew cruised around Castle Rock on Tuesday after snow fell the day after Christmas."It looks like we got a couple inches. It didn’t come in until early this morning," said Donald, a snowplow driver. "So we are a little behind but tackling it." Colorado snow totals for Dec. 25-26 Donald was tasked with plowing some school parking lots and shopping center areas. He said with the help of the sun, there shouldn't be any concerns about bad roads around where he was plowing.“We will get out here, get it all pushed away then let the sun do its thing," Donald said. "And if we have to come back in the morning, we will and get it taken care of." Teens in Douglas County go tubing on a snowy day following Christmas (KDVR)Local teens and kids were also out enjoying the fresh powder. Many took sleds or tubes to a nearby park to enjoy the snow."It really didn’t feel like winter until it started snowing," said Neev, a local teen...

Police investigate incidents against Colorado justices after Trump removed from ballot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:58:50 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Police said Tuesday they are investigating incidents directed at Colorado Supreme Court justices and providing extra patrols around their homes in Denver following the court's decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's presidential primary ballot.The Denver Police Department declined in an email to provide details about its investigations, citing safety and privacy considerations and because they are ongoing.The department "is currently investigating incidents directed at Colorado Supreme Court justices and will continue working with our local, state and federal law enforcement partners to thoroughly investigate any reports of threats or harassment," the email said.Officers responded to the home of one justice on Thursday evening, but police said it appeared to be a “hoax report.” That case is also still being investigated police said.The FBI said it is working with local law enforcement on the matter. "We will vigorously pursue investigations of...

Baby born in Colorado wine bar parking lot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:58:50 GMT

CASCADE, Colo. (KXRM) — A little bundle of joy was delivered just in time for Christmas, on Dec. 19, albeit perhaps not entirely where the family intended.According to a Facebook post by the Green Mountain Falls/Chipita Park Fire Department, a little girl named Lydia was in a bit of a hurry to make her debut into the world. The fire department said its emergency crews responded to a 911 call within 11 minutes, which was a feat in itself because its first responders are volunteers who first had to leave home, travel to the fire station, and then respond to the scene. ID released for Adams County deputy killed in crash that injured woman and 2 toddlers Even with their speedy response, little Lydia had already arrived by the time crews arrived! "Mom and Dad were AMAZING and delivered Lydia on their own in the parking lot of the Wines of Colorado," the fire department said. The couple had stopped in the wine bar's parking lot on their way to Memorial Hospital Central, after realizing ...