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Pentagon orders new interviews about Kabul airport attack

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:18:24 GMT

By Lolita C. Baldor | Associated PressWASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s Central Command has ordered interviews of roughly two dozen more service members who were at the Kabul airport when suicide bombers attacked during U.S. forces’ chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal, as criticism persists that the deadly assault could have been stopped.The interviews, ordered by Gen. Erik Kurilla, head of U.S. Central Command, were triggered in part by assertions by at least one service member injured in the blast who said he was never interviewed about it and that he might have been able to stop the attackers.The interviews are meant to see if service members who were not included in the original investigation, have new or different information.The decision, according to officials, does not reopen the administration’s investigation into the deadly bombing and the withdrawal two years ago. But the additional interviews will likely be seized on by congressional critics, mostly Republican, as...

Hank the Tank's cubs raised in captivity at Sonoma County facility

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:18:24 GMT

(KRON) -- You may remember Hank the Tank -- the 500-pound bear who made headlines for repeatedly breaking into Lake Tahoe homes. The bear was making off with food and leaving behind a lot of damage. A love affair: Chevy Impala remains with same owner 62 years later It turned out Hank is actually female and recently had three cubs. Those cubs are now at a wildlife facility in Sonoma County. I was able to get an inside look at how they're doing. Watch the full story using the video player above.

Palo Alto, Mountain View police announce 911 phone line outage

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:18:24 GMT

(KRON) -- The Palo Alto Police Department's 24-hour communication centers, including 9-1-1 and its non-emergency dispatch 650-329-2413, are not functioning, the department announced on X Friday at 12:10 p.m. This is due to a "widespread" AT&T outage, officials said. Police: Man who threatened San Jose school as hoax arrested As of 1:37 p.m., Mountain View Police Department also announced that its emergency lines are also not functioning. Mountain View police said that its non-emergency number, 650-903-6344, is not impacted.Palo Alto and Mountain View residents can still call 9-1-1 for emergencies, and the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office will respond.The Palo Alto police will announce when the outage has subsided.

MLB managers at different career stages strive to be honest with players when it comes to decisions

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:18:24 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The only time Mark Kotsay ever faced being demoted or released as a player, Terry Francona delivered the tough news.And he did so with such grace and care that Kotsay remembers to this day how that thoughtful tone made it a little easier to accept in the moment. Those are lessons he now uses himself as manager of the Oakland Athletics.“Terry Francona, his communication skills are off the charts,” said Tampa Bay skipper Kevin Cash, who played for Francona in Boston and served as a coach on his staff in Cleveland. “I think that’s why he’s been in the game and been successful for so long.”Rangers manager Bruce Bochy has long abided by a simple message when it comes to his players: “I try to treat players the way I would want to be treated.”So, when it comes to tough conversations, most every manager agrees that being truthful and straightforward is always the best approach.All these years later, Kotsay still recalls when Francona told him in 200...

Kansas will no longer change transgender people’s birth certificates to reflect gender identities, state officials say

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:18:24 GMT

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas will no longer change transgender people’s birth certificates to reflect gender identities, state officials say.Source

Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein questionable to play vs. Cowboys because of groin injury

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:18:24 GMT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein has a groin injury that could keep him out of the game Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.Coach Robert Saleh said Friday that Zuerlein was hurt late in practice Thursday. Zuerlein didn’t participate in the team’s final full session before traveling to Dallas and was listed as questionable on the Jets’ injury report. Saleh said “we’re 50-50” on Zuerlein’s chances to play.“He’s not out for the game,” Saleh said. “We’ll see how that works over the next couple of days.” Among the kickers that worked out for the Jets on Friday in case Zuerlein can’t play were Ty Long, Austin Seibert, Caleg Shudak and Matthew Wright.“It’s not serious,” Saleh said. “But serious enough to bring this game in question.”It’s the latest adversity to hit the Jets this week after they lost quarterback Aaron Rodgers for the season with a torn left Achilles tendon suffered on his fourth snap...

Vikings RB Mattison calls out racial slurs directed at him on social media after loss to Eagles

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:18:24 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison received more than 60 “disgustingly disrespectful messages” through social media that included racial slurs and encouraged suicide, the fifth-year player said Friday in the aftermath of the team’s most recent loss.Mattison, who is Black, revealed on an Instagram Story post that he was taunted through direct messages and in the comments sections on the social media platform for his performance in Minnesota’s 34-28 defeat Thursday at Philadelphia, where Mattison had one of the Vikings’ four fumbles. He urged the 60-plus users to “really reflect” on their words and how they could truly affect a person.“Under my helmet, I am a human, a father, a son,” Mattison wrote. “This is sick.”The Vikings said in a statement Friday they were “sickened” by the messages directed at Mattison.“There simply is no room for racist words or actions in sports or society,” the team said.The NFL also issued a statement of c...

Tennessee Titans, Los Angeles Chargers both looking to avoid starting 0-2

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:18:24 GMT

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (0-1) at TENNESSEE (0-1)Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBSOPENING LINE: Chargers by 3, according to FanDuel SportsBook.AGAINST THE SPREAD: Chargers 0-1; Tennessee 1-0.SERIES RECORD: Chargers lead 29-18-1.LAST MEETING: Chargers beat Titans 17-14 on Dec. 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. LAST WEEK: Chargers lost to Dolphins 36-34; Titans lost to Saints 16-15.CHARGERS OFFENSE: OVERALL (2), RUSH (1), PASS (13), SCORING (4).CHARGERS DEFENSE: OVERALL (30), RUSH (6), PASS (30), SCORING (t-28).TITANS OFFENSE: OVERALL (14), RUSH (12), PASS (17), SCORING (24).TITANS DEFENSE: OVERALL (23), RUSH (5), PASS (26), SCORING (t-8).TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Chargers plus-2; Titans minus-1.CHARGERS PLAYER TO WATCH: RB Austin Ekeler. He ranked third in Week 1 with 164 yards from scrimmage with 117 yards rushing and 47 receiving, but he is doubtful for this game with an injured ankle. He needs seven catches to become the seventh player in franchise history to reach 400 receptions.TITANS PLAYER TO WATCH: Q...

Mount Evans officially renamed Mount Blue Sky

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:18:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The U.S. Board on Geographic Names officially renamed Mount Evans to Mount Blue Sky during the Council of Geographic Names Authorities conference Friday afternoon.The name change was years in the making and gained traction in 2020 as part of a widespread movement to address past atrocities. Panel OKs new name for Mount Evans, tied to massacre During the meeting, officials discussed six options to be the new name of the iconic 14er. After the motion to approve the name change, several officials seconded the change."I think there's an overwhelming agreement that the name has to be changed," Christ Hammond, a member of the Domestic Names Committee, said."I do hope that whatever name we pick does start the healing process," Andrew Flora added.When called for a vote, one person opposed and there were three abstentions, but it was ultimately voted by the majority of 15 to be renamed Mount Blue Sky.History of the name 'Mount Evans'Mount Evans was named after Colorado Ter...

18-year-old arrested after nearly hitting 20 children near Aurora park

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:18:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Aurora Police Department said an Arapahoe County man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly drove toward 20 children on their way to school in Aurora.On Tuesday morning, police received multiple reports of a gold Holda Pilot driving recklessly, nearly striking children near Aqua Vista Park. Driver nearly hits 20 children while leaving Aurora park Nearby security camera captured the SUV leaving Aqua Vista Park, located at 18700 E. Wagon Trail Cir., at around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.The footage shows the driver nearly hitting one child crossing the street. The car accelerated toward the child who had to run onto the sidewalk.The suspect was identified and contacted Wednesday afternoon. Officers impounded the SUV for processing after the suspect made statements about the accelerator sticking, police said.The suspect, identified Friday as 18-year-old Owen Riley Severson, was arrested on misdemeanor counts of child abuse, menacing, reckless endangerment and reckless dr...