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Trees for Troops helps military families celebrate the holiday season

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:47:24 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Luke Lukert on a program that gives servicemembers and their families a free Christmas tree for the holiday season $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); if( typeof gtag === "function" ){ gtag('event', 'post_audio', { 'play': audio_filename, 'permalink': window.location.href }); } }); }); Servicemembers and their families will receive a free Christmas tree just i...

College Football Playoff is set: Top seed Michigan vs. Alabama in Rose Bowl, Washington vs. Texas in Sugar Bowl

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:47:24 GMT

GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — College Football Playoff is set: Top seed Michigan vs. Alabama in Rose Bowl, Washington vs. Texas in Sugar Bowl.Source

Burmester wins South African Open Championship by three shots for second straight win on home soil

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:47:24 GMT

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Dean Burmester secured back-to-back wins at home after shooting a 4-under 68 in the final round of the South African Open Championship. Burmester started Sunday two shots off the lead. He made six birdies and two bogeys in tricky conditions to finish at 11 under overall for a three-stroke victory. He won the Joburg Open last week.Italian Renato Paratore (70), Sweden’s Jesper Svensson (71) and South African Ryan van Velzen (73) tied for second.Van Velzen shared the overnight lead with countryman Jayden Schaper (74), who finished tied for fifth on 7 under overall.The 34-year-old Burmester now has four European tour victories. “Back-to-back. I’ve never done that before so that was special. It’s obviously one as a South African that I’ve always wanted to win,” Burmester said. “It’s a tournament I watched growing up and I watched a lot of legends.”He appeared in danger of failing to make the cut — or having to pull out of the tournament — after not feeling...

Europe’s far right flexes anti-Brussels muscles as it launches EU campaign

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:47:24 GMT

FLORENCE, Italy — Europe’s right-wing leaders fired the opening salvo of their promised EU-wide election campaign at a rally of the hardline Identity and Democracy (ID) group in Florence on Sunday.Following the surprise win of anti-Islam leader Geert Wilders in November general elections in the Netherlands, the ID’s Euroskeptic firebrands vowed to change the political dynamic in Brussels as they addressed some 2,000 supporters at a 16th-century fortress in Italy’s Renaissance capital.“Another Europe without socialists in charge is possible and is needed,” said Matteo Salvini, the leader of Italy’s right-wing Lega (League) party, which hosted the rally of the ID’s 14 constituent parties.Wearing glasses and a black turtleneck, Salvini said he and his allies aimed to make ID the third-largest group in the European Parliament after the center-right European People’s Party (EPP) and the center-left Socialists & Democrats. ID is currently the sixth-largest group with...

NATO should be ready for ‘bad news’ from Ukraine, Stoltenberg warns

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:47:24 GMT

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned that the Western military alliance should be ready for bad news from the Ukrainian front as Kyiv continues to defend against Russia’s all-out invasion.“Wars develop in phases,” Stoltenberg said in an interview Saturday with German broadcaster ARD. “We have to support Ukraine in both good and bad times,” he said.“We should also be prepared for bad news,” Stoltenberg added, without being more specific. His comments come as Western allies debate over ammunition and financial aid for Ukraine, and as Moscow boosts its troop levels. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Friday to increase the number of soldiers by some 170,000 to a total of 1.3 million.The front lines have moved little in recent months despite Kyiv’s counteroffensive during the summer. But the Ukrainians have used cruise missiles to push back the Russian fleet in the Black Sea and have caused damage deep in Russian territory“T...

DA identifies man found with fatal knife wound outside Kowloon

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:47:24 GMT

Authorities have identified the man who was found suffering from a fatal knife wound in the parking lot of Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus on Saturday night, police said.Patrick Kenney, Jr., 42 of Milton, was found injured in the parking lot of the restaurant around 9 p.m., and pronounced dead a short time later at Mass General Hospital.The incident appears to be accidental, and no additional parties are believed to be involved.Video shared from the scene showed paramedics rendering aid to Kenney in a taped-off section of the parking lot.The stabbing came a week after a wild brawl at the iconic restaurant the night before Thanksgiving.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson leaves game with right leg injury

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:47:24 GMT

FOXBORO — Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson had to be helped off of the field with a right leg injury late in the first quarter of the team’s Week 13 matchup with the Chargers.Stevenson is officially questionable to return with an ankle injury.Stevenson suffered the injury while fumbling on a hip-drop tackle by Chargers rookie outside linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu. Stevenson stayed down on the turf before being helped off of the field by trainers. He couldn’t put weight on his right leg as he was helped straight to the locker room.The Patriots have veteran running backs Ezekiel Elliott and Ty Montgomery on their gameday roster. JaMycal Hasty was on the inactive list Sunday morning.The Patriots could also likely use rookie quarterback/wide receiver Malik Cunningham at running back in a pinch.

Cannabis products seized, 4 arrested for operating illegal dispensary business: DA

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:47:24 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Search warrants were served, arrests were made and over $1 million of mislabeled cannabis products were seized following an investigation into an illegal cannabis business in San Diego County, District Attorney Summer Stephan announced Friday. Four people are facing charges and are accused of illegally selling and distributing products containing marijuana in San Diego County. Jose Delahoz, 55, and Valeria Rada, 42, have been charged with child endangerment, maintaining a place for marijuana to be sold, tax evasion, and possession of marijuana for sale. They were arraigned Friday in San Diego Superior Court, and face up to eight years in prison.Diego Delahoz, 30, and Edgar Delahoz, 29, have been charged with maintaining a place for marijuana to be sold, tax evasion and possession of marijuana for sale. They both face up to four years and four months in prison. After Ohio’s legalization vote, here’s where marijuana is — and isn’t — legal On Wednesday, law enforcement s...

What's new on Netflix: December 2023

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:47:24 GMT

(KSWB) -- With colder weather comes an increased desire to cozy up at home with popcorn and a movie.There's good news for those looking to watch modern flicks or those eager to delve into a television series: Netflix is releasing a new wave of streaming content this month. From holiday-themed baking shows to documentaries and additional seasons of some series favorites, here's a look at "Netflix and chill" options for the start of the winter season: VIDEO: What San Diego looks like from the International Space Station Available Dec. 1"May December" – Netflix Film"Sweet Home" Season 2 – Netflix Series"Basketball Wives" Seasons 3-4"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice""Big Brother" Seasons 6 and 17"Birds of Prey" (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)"Black Swan""Blockers""Boyz n the Hood""Burlesque""College Hill: Celebrity Edition" Season 1"Holey Moley" Seasons 1-2"Insidious""L.A. Confidential""Man of Steel""The Meg""Neighbors""Real Husbands of Hollywood: More Kevin, ...

Harris dashed to Dubai to tackle climate change and war. Each carries high political risks at home

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:47:24 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Filling in for President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris flew to the Middle East to tackle a pair of challenges that have flummoxed White Houses for decades: climate change and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Each carries the risk of political blowback going into next year’s presidential elections. She spent barely 24 hours on the ground in Dubai, less time than it took to get to the United Arab Emirates and then back to Washington.At the U.N. climate conference, when it was announced that “her excellency Kamala Harris” was taking the stage Saturday for remarks, she was not even in the room. Harris’ chair sat unoccupied as world leaders assembled for the panel spoke. When she did show up, she gave a short speech, then dashed off quickly, only to be summoned back for a group photo.Harris was delayed because she had been on the telephone with the emir of Qatar regarding the Israel-Hamas war. And she was in a hurry after the climate ev...