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Benzema scoring as Madrid eyes trophies in Spain and Europe

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:21:52 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Karim Benzema is hitting his stride just when Real Madrid needs it the most.The Ballon d’Or winner has been hampered by a series of minor injuries this season, including one that kept him from playing for France during its run to the World Cup final in Qatar. But the 35-year-old striker is once again playing like one of the best players in Europe as Madrid eyes two major titles.Benzema scored a second-half hat trick to lead Madrid over Barcelona 4-0 on Wednesday, putting his team into the Copa del Rey final for the first time since 2014.Madrid is also set to face Chelsea next week in the Champions League quarterfinals as it tries to defend its title and win what would be a record-extending 15th European Cup.Benzema, who was named soccer’s best male player for his exceptional 2021-22 campaign, has only played 31 of Madrid’s 45 games in all competitions this season because of minor injuries. But he has been effective as ever when healthy, and especially so in k...

Japan’s coast guard says it is searching for a missing military helicopter carrying 10 crew members

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:21:52 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s coast guard says it is searching for a missing military helicopter carrying 10 crew members.Source

Police chase, shooting in Prince William Co. leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:21:52 GMT

A shootout following a police chase has left a woman dead and a man hospitalized, while causing early-morning headaches for drivers on southbound Interstate 95 in Dumfries, Virginia.Virginia State Police said an SUV with “the wrong license plates displayed on it” was seen traveling south on I-95 near the Backlick Road exit in Springfield at 9:40 p.m. Wednesday.More Virginia NewsMore Local NewsWhen the state trooper tried to stop the vehicle, the driver sped away, according to Virginia State Police.Despite the SUV then crashing near the 152 mile marker in Dumfries, where it struck a guardrail, the vehicle continued south toward Exit 148 in Stafford.That’s when police said it left the roadway and crashed in a wooded area. As troopers approached the SUV, the male driver began shooting at them and they returned fire.Police said the female passenger died at the scene, the driver was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injures.None of the state troopers invol...

Denver weather: Sunny skies, but below average for Rockies home opener

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:21:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Plenty of sunshine will be over the Mile High City Thursday for the Rockies home opener with highs in the low 50s in the Denver weather forecast.Weather today: Lots of sunshineMainly sunny skies are back over the state Thursday with lighter winds. Prepare for Rockies home opener crowds Afternoon high temperatures will be a few degrees below average in the lower 50s. This means a light jacket might be needed for the Rockies home opener game this afternoon.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast for April 6. Weather tonight: Clear and coolThe clear skies stick around Thursday night with light winds and just below-average lows in the middle 20s.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on April 6.Looking ahead: Warming through Easter weekendTemperatures will bump above average on Friday afternoon as highs reach the middle 60s with lots of sunshine. Emergency pothole repair set for I-70 near the tunnel The weekend may add in a few clouds, but there will still be plenty of suns...

Maryland AG report into Archdiocese of Baltimore alleges 156 Catholic clergy members and others abused more than 600 children

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:21:52 GMT

(CNN) — A report from Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown released Wednesday alleges 156 Catholic clergy members and others abused at least 600 children over the course of more than six decades.“From the 1940s through 2002, over a hundred priests and other Archdiocese personnel engaged in horrific and repeated abuse of the most vulnerable children in their communities while Archdiocese leadership looked the other way,” the report reads. “Time and again, members of the Church’s hierarchy resolutely refused to acknowledge allegations of child sexual abuse for as long as possible.”The report lists descriptions of graphic sexual and physical abuse allegations: It includes stories of how some alleged abusers provided victims with alcohol and drugs and describes in vivid detail how they coerced and forced victims to perform sexual acts.The report’s list of abusers includes clergy members, seminarians, deacons, teachers and other employees of t...

John Travolta’s white ‘Saturday Night Fever’ suit is up for auction

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:21:52 GMT

(CNN) — Fans of “Saturday Night Fever” have the chance to grab a piece of pop culture history later this month when the white three-piece suit worn in the movie by John Travolta comes up for auction.The monochromatic ensemble is expected to fetch up to $200,000 when it goes under the hammer as part of the “Hollywood: Classic & Contemporary” sale organized by Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) in California between April 22 and April 23. (TCM, like CNN, is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.)In the 1977 dance drama, Travolta plays Tony Manero, a young Italian-American from Brooklyn who tries to escape the realities of his life by dominating the dance floor at the local disco. The hit movie helped to popularize disco music around the world and Travolta received a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his groovy performance.According to auction organizers, the polyester suit worn by Travolta in the movie’s famous dance competition sce...

Drivers advised to avoid East MacArthur Causeway due to road closure caused by crash

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:21:52 GMT

Emergency vehicles on the eastbound MacArthur Causeway blocked all lanes due to a severe crash, Thursday morning. The road is closed between Biscayne Boulevard and Alton Road as police investigate the scene.Heavy delays are evident in the area, stretching all the way back toward Interstate 95. Drivers seeking alternate routes may use the Julia Tuttle Causeway or the Venetian Causeway.

Macron fails to move Xi Jinping over Russia’s war on Ukraine

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:21:52 GMT

BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping showed no sign of changing his position over Russia’s war on Ukraine after talks Thursday with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.On the second day of Macron’s state visit to China, Xi took his long-standing line on Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine — saying that “all sides” have “reasonable security concerns” — and gave no hint he would use his influence to help end the conflict.“China is willing to jointly appeal with France to the international community to remain rational and calm,” was as far as the Chinese leader would go, during a press conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. “Peace talks should be resumed as soon as possible, taking into account the reasonable security concerns of all sides with reference to the U.N. Charter … seeking political resolution and constructing a balanced, effective and sustainable European security framework,” he added, sitting next to Macron.The ...

Dump truck catches fire on Mass Pike westbound in Brighton

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:21:52 GMT

A dump truck caught on fire on the Mass Pike westbound in Brighton Thursday morning.Smoke could be seen billowing from the truck near Exit 130. The two right lanes of the highway remain closed as of 8 a.m. Drivers should expect delays.It is unclear if anyone was injured. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.https://twitter.com/MassDOT/status/1643937040151576576?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Basketball fans line up outside Boston store for early release of Jayson Tatum’s signature Jordan sneakers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:21:52 GMT

Basketball fans lined up outside a Boston store Wednesday for the early release of Celtics’ star Jayson Tatum’s signature Jordan sneakers.Dozens of people of all ages waited in line at the Concepts store on Newbury Street to be among the first to get their hands on the new kicks. “The line outside – I was very surprised,” one fan told 7NEWS. “I wasn’t ready to be standing outside in the cold, but you know, you gotta do what you gotta do to support.”Tatum says he has long dreamed of this moment. A new commercial shows him dreaming big as a cartoon kid and rising as a basketball star. Now it’s all becoming a reality with the Tatum 1 shoe from the Jordan brand. The store says Tatum wanted to make sure there were sizes for all ages during this drop because of his son Deuce, a star in his own right at TD Garden.“They’re getting really creative now, so you have to be a little bit more innovative than usual,” said Kali...