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Nicaragua’s Miss Universe title win exposes deep political divide in the Central American country

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:20:00 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaragua’s increasingly isolated and repressive government thought it had scored a rare PR victory last week when Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios won the Miss Universe competition.But the “legitimate joy and pride” President Daniel Ortega’s government expressed in a statement Sunday after the win quickly turned to angry condemnation, after it emerged that Palacios graduated from a college that was the center of 2018 protests against the regime — and apparently participated in the marches.Ordinary Nicaraguans — who are largely forbidden to protest or carry the national flag in marches — took advantage of the Saturday night Miss Universe win as a rare opportunity to celebrate in the streets.Their use of the blue-and-white national flag, as opposed to Ortega’s red-and-black Sandinista banner, didn’t sit well with the government.Palacios’ victory — along with photos she posted on Facebook in 2018 of herself participating in the pr...

Woman alleges Jamie Foxx sexually assaulted her at New York bar, actor says it ‘never happened’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:20:00 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A woman has alleged in a lawsuit that actor, singer and comedian Jamie Foxx sexually assaulted her at a rooftop bar in New York in 2015, an incident the actor says “never happened.” The lawsuit filed Wednesday in state Supreme Court in Manhattan by a woman known in the documents only as Jane Doe alleges that Foxx rubbed her breasts and groped her under her pants against her will. The suit says she and a friend were seated at a table next to Foxx’s at Catch NYC in 2015. The woman’s asked Foxx for a photo, and the two women took several pictures with him, the suit says. It says that afterward, he began complimenting her “super model body” and told her she looked like the actor Gabrielle Union. He then grabbed her by the arm and took her to a secluded area, where he put both hands under her crop top and felt her breasts, the suits says. She tried to pull away from Foxx as he reached into her pants with his hands and touched her genitals, the suit also allege...

Warmer, sunnier weather returns for Black Friday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:20:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Expect Black Friday to be beautiful and much warmer than Thanksgiving day (but still a few degrees cooler-than-average). High temperatures will climb into the middle 60s under a mainly sunny sky. A chilly morning with patchy fog and mostly cloudy skiesSaturday looks mostly cloudy with a low rain chance by evening. Rain chances are highest (30%) Saturday night. They drop back to 20% during the first part of the day on Sunday.Light rainfall possible late Saturday through SundayAnother cold front will pass through the area Sunday. That will knock temperatures out of the 60s and into the 50s for most. That said, plan for a cold finish to November. NWS Austin to start issuing ‘Ice Storm Warnings’ NEW BLOG: NOAA updates December, winter forecasts Winter Weather Outlook: What a strong El Niño could mean for rainfall and ice risk Austin Interactive Weather Stats (2023) FIRST WARNING WEATHER: Stay up to date with your Central Texas forecast, sign up for our weathe...

When quarterback Josh Dobbs scrambles, good things happen for the Vikings

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:20:00 GMT

Josh Dobbs took the snap for the Vikings last Sunday night and worked his way toward the sideline on a designed rollout. He was looking for running back Alexander Mattison leaking out of the backfield only to realize he was going to be covered. In that moment, Dobbs got creative, shaking off a tackle in the open field, resetting his feet near the boundary, and delivering a pass to tight end Josh Oliver for a touchdown.Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) smiles as he is congratulated by New Orleans players after a NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)Not long after that, Dobbs found himself back in the red zone, knowing the Vikings were going to need touchdowns rather than field goals to beat the Denver Broncos. He took a snap out of the shotgun this time, quickly recognized man coverage, and plowed his way into the end zone for a touchdown.“Those are huge plays in the game,” Dobbs said. “I...

Broncos getting healthy as Browns week preparations continue, including a return to practice for S P.J. Locke

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:20:00 GMT

The Broncos are getting healthier as the week progresses and a critical AFC matchup draws closer.Denver had every active player participate in practice Thursday, including safety P.J. Locke. Locke dropped out of a Week 10 win over Buffalo with an ankle injury and did not play Sunday night against Minnesota.After not practicing Wednesday, Locke went through stretching and individual work during the portion of Thursday’s practice that was open to reporters and was listed afterward as a limited participant.“I felt pretty good,” Locke told reporters after practice. “I felt like I made some strides, especially from last week and from yesterday. It’s a work in progress.”It’s been a frustrating season so far for Locke, who missed the first four games of the year due to a toe injury, then played a limited role behind Justin Simmons and Kareem Jackson until Jackson was suspended for two games last month.Locke started each of the games Jackson missed, but was injured during the Bu...

2 dead, 1 hospitalized in South Los Angeles shooting

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:20:00 GMT

Two people are dead after multiple people were shot in South Los Angeles Thanksgiving morning.The shooting occurred in the 14200 block of Towne Avenue near Compton and Willowbrook shortly after 8:20 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.First responders found three people suffering from gunshot wounds, including two men who were pronounced dead at the scene.The third victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance for traumatic injuries to the upper body. Thos injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, officials said.The identities of the victims have not been released.A possible suspect has been detained but is not in custody, according to the LASD.The preliminary investigation indicates that before the shooting, there may have been a fight after a party in the area. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers by dialing 800...

3 people, including infant, in critical condition after vehicle crashes into Los Angeles bus stop

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:20:00 GMT

Three people, including an infant, were all taken to the hospital in critical condition Thursday after a driver crashed into them near a bus stop in the Manchester Square neighborhood of Los Angeles.The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on the 1700 block of W. 83rd Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.A man and woman were among those injured in the crash, in addition to the infant. All three were transported to a regional trauma center by LAFD Paramedics, a news release said.At least one vehicle collided with the pedestrians "at or near" a bus stop, authorities said. The names of those involved in the crash have not been released.No other details about the incident were available at this time.

Letters: Dehumanizing enemies

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:20:00 GMT

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49ers welcome back guard Aaron Banks, cornerback Sam Womack to face Seahawks

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:20:00 GMT

SEATTLE — Although left guard Aaron Banks returns today from a two-game hiatus, the 49ers will be without right guard Spencer Burford for the first time this season.Both guards were listed as questionable by the 49ers (7-3) for this annual visit to the Seahawks (6-4). Burford did not practice this week because of a knee injury after Sunday’s 27-14 win over the Bucs. Banks, who’s battled a hyperextended toe, returned to practice in limited fashion Tuesday.Jon Feliciano, who started in Banks’ place the past two wins, figures to start in Burford’s spot on the right side. Earlier Thursday, the 49ers elevated guard Jesse Davis and center Corey Luciano off the practice squad.Also out for the 49ers: running back Ty Davis-Price, linebacker Jalen Graham, defensive tackle Kalia Davis, tight end Brayden Willis, offensive lineman Ben Bartch and emergency No. 3 quarterback Brandon Allen.WOMACK ACTIVATEDCornerback Sam Womack got activated off the 49ers’ Injured...

No. 10 NC State takes command early, beats Kentucky 84-55 at Paradise Jam

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:20:00 GMT

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Madison Hayes scored 15 points and No. 10 North Carolina State took command early in an 84-55 rout of Kentucky on Thursday at the Paradise Jam tournament.Hayes made three 3-pointers and was 5 of 6 overall from the field for the undefeated Wolfpack (5-0), who had three other players score in double figures against the outmanned Wildcats (2-3).Saniya Rivers had 13 points for N.C. State, with River Baldwin adding 11 points and Mimi Collins 10 as the Wolfpack led by as many as 41 points late in the third quarter.Ajae Petty, Saniah Tyler and Eniya Russell each finished with nine points for Kentucky.The Wolfpack shot a season-best 54.8% from the field (34 of 62) in building leads of 31-16 after the first quarter and 55-24 at the halftime break.N.C. State’s biggest lead came in the closing seconds of the third quarter when Rivers’ layup put the Wolfpack ahead 76-34.BIG PICTUREN.C. State: A dominating performance for the Wolfpack, who made their return...