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The Senate Condemns Student Groups as Backlash to Pro-Palestinian Speech Grows

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:22:58 GMT

On Friday, the U.S. Senate passed a unanimous resolution condemning what it called “anti-Israel, pro-Hamas student groups” across the country following a day of walkouts. Hundreds of students, led by Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace, walked out of classes at Columbia University, Princeton University, New York University, and dozens of other colleges in what they described as a demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and end to U.S. military support to Israel. The Senate resolution condemned student groups for ostensibly supporting Hamas as part of a broader government and corporate pushback on protests over the war.As the conflict intensifies, disputes are spilling over from campuses and government into many workplaces as well. Recent weeks have seen pressure by government officials against student activist groups, the creation of public blacklists in multiple industries, and a wave of politically motivated firings over people’s publicly stated views on the confli...

Review: DC audiences can finally see Cannes Film Fest champion courtroom drama ‘Anatomy of a Fall’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:22:58 GMT

This image released by Neon shows, from left, Samuel Theis, Sandra Hüller and Milo Machado Graner in a scene from "Anatomy of a Fall." (Neon via AP) This image released by Neon shows, from left, Samuel Theis, Sandra Hüller and Milo Machado Graner in a scene from "Anatomy of a Fall." (Neon via AP) It won the top prize of the international film community with the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival back in May.This week, the French courtroom drama “Anatomy of a Fall” finally opens wider in D.C.-area theaters, giving local viewers a chance to see a major potential Oscar contender for Best Picture, Director, Actress and Original Screenplay, though ironically not Best International Feature as Franc...

Idaho judge upholds indictment against man accused of fatally stabbing 4 college students

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:22:58 GMT

MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho judge on Thursday declined to dismiss a grand jury indictment against a man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students.Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder and one count of burglary in connection with the deaths at a rental house near the school’s campus in Moscow, Idaho, last November. Kohberger’s attorneys filed a motion earlier this year asking the judge to dismiss the indictment, contending in part that the jury was biased, that jurors were given inadmissible evidence, and that they didn’t use the right legal standard when they decided to indict. The arguments over claims of jury bias, prosecutorial misconduct and evidence were held in a closed hearing on Thursday because Idaho law keeps details about specific grand juries secret. The arguments about the legal standard used in the indictment were held in open court, however. The jurors used a probable cause standard, Kohberger’s attorney Ja...

NFL puts Chiefs receiver Justyn Ross on exempt list amid misdemeanor charge of domestic battery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:22:58 GMT

KANSAS CITY, MO. (AP) — The NFL placed Kansas City Chiefs receiver Justyn Ross on the Commissioner Exempt List on Friday, three days after he pleaded not guilty to charges of misdemeanor domestic battery and criminal damage to property.Ross is not allowed to practice or attend games while on the list.Ross was released from jail Tuesday after posting $2,500 bond. He is due again in court on Dec. 4. The Chiefs said they were aware of his arrest but had no comment.Ross was arrested Monday, and the sheriff’s office in Johnson County, Kansas, originally indicated on his booking record that he was accused of causing damage of up to $25,000, which would have been a felony. That total was adjusted to under $1,000.The 23-year-old Ross has been a bit player for the defending Super Bowl champions this season. He has been active in their first seven games but has just three catches for 34 yards.The fact that he is playing at all is noteworthy. After a standout first two seasons at Clemson, Ross...

Virginia to consider Metro’s funding request to address projected $750 million shortfall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:22:58 GMT

A Metro train at the Reagan National Station is seen in this WTOP file photo. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) A Metro train at the Reagan National Station is seen in this WTOP file photo. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) As Metro considers ways to address a looming $750 million shortfall and stave off changes to its operations, officials are requesting jurisdictions, including Virginia, review their options to help address the funding deficit that threatens thousands of jobs and various services.Metro hopes policymakers in the commonwealth will consider adjusting the state law that sets a 3% cap on the growth of Virginia’s annual payment to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Dedicating more funding to Metro and overlookin...

Pope Francis prays for a world in ‘a dark hour’ and danger from ‘folly’ of war

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:22:58 GMT

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Amid the latest bloodshed in the Middle East, Pope Francis led special Friday evening prayers in St. Peter’s Basilica for a world “in a dark hour” and in “great danger” from what he described as the folly of war. Francis delivered his remarks in the form of a prayer to the Virgin Mary and didn’t mention by name the conflict that exploded when Hamas militants attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated by sealing off the Gaza Strip and battering the Palestinian territory with airstrikes. He said he was praying for “especially those countries and regions at war,” and he pleaded with Mary to “take the initiative for us, in these times rent by conflicts and laid waste by the fire of arms.” “This is a dark hour,″ Francis said in a subdued voice, in his remarks in the basilica. Since the Israel-Hamas war started three weeks ago, Francis has appealed for the release of hostages taken by Hamas and for civilians in the Gaza Strip to be spared from warfare. He...

Encuentran nota de Robert Card, sospechoso del tiroteo en Maine, “equivalente a carta de suicidio”, dicen autoridades

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:22:58 GMT

(CNN) — Las autoridades encontraron una nota del sospechoso Robert Card que indicaba que el sospechoso no esperaba estar vivo cuando se encontrara la nota, de alguna manera el equivalente a una nota de suicidio, explica un funcionario.Esta es parte de la razón por la que la investigación se centró en buscar en el agua, dijo la fuente policial.La nota descrita por el funcionario esencialmente brindaba información e instrucciones a otros sobre dónde se podían encontrar las cosas y cómo deshacerse de ellas, sugiriendo en última instancia que cuando se encontrara o se leyera, Card ya no estaría vivo.¿Quiénes eran las víctimas de los tiroteos en Lewiston, Maine?Las autoridades están siguiendo la progresión natural de las pistas, considerando los próximos pasos que pudo haber tomado.Han comenzado los preparativos para buscar en el agua, particularmente cerca del embarcadero donde se encontró el vehículo de Card.Los investigadores registraron ayer el auto de Robert Card y recuperaron...

How do ski areas make snow?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:22:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Mountain ski areas and resorts in Colorado have been making snow with hopes to open up for skiers as soon as the end of October.On Friday, Arapahoe Basin announced that it will open on Sunday, making it the first ski area in the state to open for the 2023 season. Others may open soon, as several started making snow weeks ago and more snowfall is expected across the state this weekend. Photos: Mountain resorts making snow for ski season But how are humans able to do a job that is otherwise left up to Mother Nature in order to open places for people to ski earlier and earlier each year? Snow is made with compressed air, compressed water and snow guns, some of which are powerful enough to fill the Goodyear blimp in just 12 minutes.Specific weather conditions are necessary, so snowmakers watch the forecast like a hawk and wait on standby for the optimal weather.How is snow man-made?Steamboat Snowmaking Manager Ryan Olson walked FOX31 Pinpoint Weather me...

You could clear an outstanding warrant at this event in Denver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:22:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The City of Denver is holding the second Fresh Start warrant clearance event on Saturday, where eligible people can clear their outstanding warrants.The Fresh Start program is focused on clearing city and state misdemeanor warrants for people who didn't show up to court.During this event, eligible people can speak with defense attorneys, clear their outstanding warrants and either resolve court cases or set new court dates. Denver pursues former DoubleTree Hotel for House1000 initiative During the last event on July 8, out of the 57 people who attended the event, 77 outstanding warrants dating as far back as 2007 were either resolved or rescheduled. A person is eligible if they have active warrants for one or more of the following:A Denver misdemeanor caseA Denver municipal case, including criminal traffic offensesA probation violation in a Denver County or Municipal Court caseA failure to appear at a second advisement in a Class 4, 5 or 6 non-Victim Rights A...

Family sues Florida cheer gym after co-owner sent to prison for child porn

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:22:58 GMT

CLERMONT, Florida (WESH) — Outside of the federal courthouse in downtown Orlando on Wednesday, attorney Jessica Arbour announced that her law firm filed a new lawsuit against World Cheer Center – Home of the Rush All Stars.“Where you find kids, you will find predators. And this is no exception,” said Jessica Arbour.The cheerleading gym in Clermont shut down last year after one of its owners, Vigiland D’Haiti, was arrested on molestation charges. D’Haiti is accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old and two 15-year-old girls, according to Clermont police.Arbour said one of those girls is her client. Now, they are filing a lawsuit against the gym that D’Haiti and his wife owned.“She’s a child,” said Arbour. “Her parents had the right to believe that she was safe and that she was in a place where she was developing her cheer skills and her tumbling skills, not in a place where they felt she was going to be a victim to a p...