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Latest line: A good week for Shannon Grove, a bad week for speeding drivers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:44:23 GMT

Shannon GroveBakersfield Republican state senator passes bill to increase prison time for sex trafficking of minors after some Democrats had blocked it, saying it would increase incarceration rates, only to back down amid public outrage.    Speeding driversState lawmakers pass AB 645, to allow San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco and several L.A.-area communities to set up cameras and enforce speed limit laws by mailing tickets to lead-foot motorists.   Labor unionsSacramento lawmakers pass a landmark bill to provide unemployment insurance to striking workers. But will Gavin Newsom sign it? The unemployment fund has a $19.7 billion deficit, a hangover from COVID. 

Virginia Dept. of Education approves AP African American History course after months-long review

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:44:23 GMT

MARTHA'S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 09: Collegeboard Hosts an "AP African American Studies" activation during the 21st Annual Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival on August 09, 2023 in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. (Photo by Nick Hunt/Getty Images for MVAAFF)(Getty Images for MVAAFF/Nick Hunt) MARTHA'S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 09: Collegeboard Hosts an "AP African American Studies" activation during the 21st Annual Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival on August 09, 2023 in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. (Photo by Nick Hunt/Getty Images for MVAAFF)(Getty Images for MVAAFF/Nick Hunt) After more than six months of review by the state’s education department, Virginia ...

India cruises to 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:44:23 GMT

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — India cruised to a comfortable ten-wicket win in the Asia Cup final, handing Sri Lanka a historically heavy defeat at R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.Having bowled out Sri Lanka for 50 runs, Indian openers Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill knocked off the target in just 6.1 overs to secure the victory.Kishan finished off the run chase with a single off part-time spinner Charith Asalanka as the rain-affected tournament’s final ended inside just two hours.Pacer Mohammed Siraj was the hero for India claiming career best figures of 6-21 while all-rounder Hardik Pandya took three wickets to bowl out Sri Lanka.It’s the lowest total in an ODI final and Sri Lanka’s second lowest total after its 43 all out against South Africa in Paarl in 2011.It was also Sri Lanka’s lowest total at home with the previous lowest being the 98 all out against South Africa at the same venue in 1993.It is also the lowest total in the history of Asia Cups.Jasprit Bumrah had opening batsman Ku...

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter taken to hospital during game after late hit vs CSU

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:44:23 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The University of Colorado rallied for the win over Colorado State on Saturday night but lost two-way star Travis Hunter when he was taken to a hospital for an evaluation during the third quarter at Folsom Field.The school didn’t immediately announce the reason Hunter was ruled out and transported to a hospital, but he absorbed an illegal hit to his midsection in the second quarter on an incompletion at the Colorado sideline.Coach Deion Sanders had no update after the game other than to say, the “first thing I heard is he’s going to be out a few weeks.”Hunter had played almost every snap for the Buffs this season, playing wide receiver on offense and cornerback on defense.“The bad thing about losing Travis,” said defensive back Shilo Sanders, “it’s like you’re losing two players at once.”The Rams were whistled for two fouls on the play when Hunter got hit. Safety Henry Blackburn was flagged for pass interference and nickel back Ayden Hec...

Arson person of interest in custody after multiple Gaithersburg fires

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:44:23 GMT

A person of interest is in custody after Montgomery County, Maryland, firefighters responded to multiple blazes early Sunday morning.The first fire was reported at 2:30 a.m. at the Holbrook Center in the 400 block of South Frederick Avenue near Education Boulevard in Gaithersburg, according to Pete Piringer, spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.He said there appeared to be at least three fires set at businesses in the center, with significant damage to two stores. About 75 firefighters responded to that scene.Update – Holbrook Center, 400blk S Frederick Av; @mcfrs Fire Explosive Investigators indicate the several fires (at 3 separate fires) are suspicious in nature, damage is significant (included 2 different stores & A person of interest has been identified (& in custody) pic.twitter.com/5IgdDHUJPM— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 17, 2023The second fire was at LaFrontera Restaurant on Russell Avenue in Gaithersburg around 3:15 a.m. where the restaur...

5 injured in LoDo shooting late Saturday night

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:44:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Five people were taken to the hospital after a shooting in LoDo Saturday night.The Denver Police Department first posted about the shooting on Twitter at 11:30 p.m. Originally, it was said that there were four victims.However, police updated that and said a fifth victim was later located. That person is also expected to survive.According to DPD, the shooting happened in the 1900 block of Market Street. This block is home to several bars and clubs. Download the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint Weather Police told FOX31 that all five victims, who were identified as adults, were expected to survive the shooting.Investigators were working to develop suspect information, according to DPD.

Denver weather: Mild end of the weekend

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:44:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) - With plenty of sunshine across the Front Range, Denver will see mild highs that are just above average, making it a nice end of the weekend.Weather today: Plenty of sunshineSkies over Colorado stay sunny to finish off the weekend. Temperatures will warm into the lower 80s this afternoon, making it a great day to catch the Broncos or Rockies. Winds will be light through the afternoon.Weather tonight: Staying clearWe could see a few extra clouds tonight, but skies will be mostly clear. Overnight lows will be just above average in the lower 50s with a light wind.Looking ahead: End of week shower/cool downThe mild temperatures stick around for the start of the week. Highs on Monday stay in the low 80s with mostly sunny skies. Tuesday adds a few clouds and the chance for a late shower. Highs Tuesday remain in the low 80s. Wednesday looks comfy with highs around the 80-degree mark and more sunshine. Thursday keeps highs near seasonal averages in the low 80s, with sunny ski...

‘I like that he said that’: Trump revels in praise from Putin

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:44:23 GMT

Kessler ruling threatens more tensions over EU justice system

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:44:23 GMT

A European anti-fraud chief illegally taped a European Commissioner as part of an investigation, a Belgian judge ruled on Friday, in an unprecedented rebuke of the EU’s justice system.Giovanni Kessler, a former boss of OLAF who left in 2017, received a one-year suspended prison sentence over his handling of a probe involving John Dalli, who was EU health commissioner. Dalli resigned in October 2012 amid allegations that his top aide sought bribes from the tobacco industry.Dalli has vociferously proclaimed his innocence, and pointed to the ruling as partial vindication.Kessler said he plans to appeal the ruling. “I have always operated transparently and with the aim of finding the truth on [the] allegation, which was a very serious allegation,” Kessler told POLITICO.As the EU grapples with the fallout of a different bribery scandal involving Qatar, the latest twist in the so-called Dalligate case threatens to reignite tensions over a politicized internal enforcement system.Dalli...

Greece’s Mitsotakis vows fresh start after summer’s crises, criticism

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:44:23 GMT

ATHENS — Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is promising a fresh start for his administration after severe criticism over the handling of deadly fires and floods this summer.His annual policy speech at the Thessaloniki Trade Fair in northern Greece this weekend was overshadowed by a savage storm that killed 17 people last week and catastrophic wildfires earlier that resulted in 26 deaths. Mitsotakis promised a revamp of the country’s civil protection systems in order to fight the “climate war.” And he pledged a greater involvement of the armed forces to deal with natural disasters.At a press conference on Sunday, the prime minister underlined the need to strengthen EU-wide programs to fight the effects of the climate crisis. “I will not rest until I manage to convince my counterparts” across the EU “of the need to strengthen the EU Solidarity Fund,” he said.Greece’s state coffers for natural disasters would be doubled to €600 million next year, funde...