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Jokic a perfect 18-of-18 from free-throw line, draws ire of Kerr, as Nuggets beat Warriors 120-114

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:52:55 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic’s frequent parade to the free-throw line was a sore subject for Steve Kerr. The Golden State coach doesn’t feel like defense gets rewarded consistently enough in today’s NBA.Jokic overcame an off day from the field by going 18 of 18 from the free-throw line and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to five games by holding off the Warriors 120-114 on Monday.Jokic finished with 26 points despite a 4-of-12 showing from the floor. He set a career-high with his 18 made free throws. In all, the Nuggets were 26 of 32 from the free-throw line.“I have no problem with the officials themselves,” Kerr said after the game. “I have a problem with the way we are legislating defense out of the game. That’s what we’re doing. The way we’re teaching officials, we’re just enabling to players to (fool) their way to the foul line. If I was a fan, I wouldn’t have wanted to watch the second half of that game. It was disgusting.“It was just baiting re...

Intensa tormenta invernal impacta al Medio Oeste de EEUU en Navidad

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:52:55 GMT

Una tormenta invernal complicó este lunes de Navidad la movilidad en varios estados del Medio Oeste de Estados Unidos, impactados por las bajas temperaturas, los fuertes vientos y la acumulación de nieve.El Departamento de Transporte de Nebraska recomendó a los ciudadanos no tomar vehículos dado que “la intensa acumulación de nieve y los fuertes vientos están deteriorando rápidamente” las condiciones en las carreteras.El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología (NWS, por sus siglas en inglés) predijo en un reporte “fuertes nevadas” y vientos intensos en partes de las Llanuras Centrales y del Medio Oeste del país. Spirit Airlines envía a un niño no acompañado en el avión equivocado Niño hispano celebra la Navidad tras vencer al cáncer: ahora revela qué quiere hacer cuando crezca El organismo predijo grandes acumulaciones de nieve durante todo el día de Navidad en Kansas, Nebraska y Dakota del Sur, e importantes for...

Egipto propone un plan de tres fases para poner fin a la guerra entre Israel y Hamas, según reportes

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:52:55 GMT

(CNN) — Egipto propuso el domingo un plan para poner fin a la guerra en curso entre Israel y Hamas, según varios informes de los medios, pero no está claro cómo lo recibirán las partes en conflicto.El gabinete de guerra de Israel se reunió el lunes y, entre otros temas, se esperaba que discutieran los esfuerzos en curso para asegurar la liberación de los rehenes, dijo un funcionario israelí a CNN. La fuente no quiso reconocer la propuesta egipcia de tres fases.El acuerdo de tres fases de Egipto “garantizaría la liberación de los rehenes retenidos por Hamas en Gaza”, informa Barak Ravid, analista de política y política exterior de CNN, citando dos fuentes israelíes. CNN no ha obtenido de forma independiente una copia del plan.Guerra entre Israel y Hamas en vivo: muertes y ataques en Gaza, noticias y másEn la primera fase del plan, se espera que Israel detenga sus operaciones militares durante una o dos semanas para que Hamas libere a 40 rehenes, entre ellos mujeres y ancianos, ...

Raiders use 2 defensive touchdowns for 20-14 win over Chiefs

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:52:55 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Las Vegas got a pair of defensive touchdowns for the second straight week, including a pick-6 of the struggling Patrick Mahomes, and the resurgent Raiders held off the sloppy Kansas City Chiefs 20-14 on Monday to keep their slim postseason hopes alive.Big defensive tackle Bilal Nichols returned a fumble 8 yards for a touchdown, and Jack Jones took an interception 33 yards for another score 7 seconds later, helping the Raiders (7-8) snap a six-game losing streak to the Chiefs. The Raiders have five defensive TDs this season, their most since 2005.Kansas City (9-6) squandered an opportunity to clinch the AFC West for the eighth consecutive year with one of their worst performances of the Mahomes era. The Chiefs still had a chance after Mahomes hit Justin Watson for a touchdown with 2:42 to go. But on the ensuing possession, the Raiders’ Zamir White got loose for a 43-yard gain, picking up a first down that allowed them to run out the clock.Mahomes finished 27 o...

DC’s Central Union Mission provides hundreds of Christmas meals to men in need

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:52:55 GMT

Central Union Mission in D.C. provides shelter and job training to people experiencing homelessness, and this year, on Christmas Day, it continued a holiday tradition by serving hot meals to men in need.“They’ll come back by and say, ‘Oh, thanks for dinner, it was great,’ or, ‘Thanks for lunch, it was great,’” said Rick Snyder, kitchen manager and chef at the mission.Snyder woke up at 5 a.m. this Christmas to provide hot food for hundreds of men separated from their families or living in poverty.“We have a lot of people who have dedicated some time to come and help in making sure that men get fed,” Snyder said.Whether it was pork, chicken or a fish option for the one pescatarian, the chef wanted to ensure everyone was fed.“The men appreciate everything that we do,” Snyder said.Volunteers from the Jewish Community Center of D.C. joined the staff at Central Union Mission, which is located on Massachusetts Avenue.“Generally speaking, you know, we like to spend time with our famil...

Un hombre de Arkansas visitó un parque estatal con su novia. Encontró el diamante más grande que se ha descubierto allí en 3 años

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:52:55 GMT

(CNN) –– Un hombre de Arkansas pensó que había recogido un trozo de vidrio en un parque estatal. Sin embargo, después descubrió que su hallazgo, del tamaño de una gomita, era algo mucho más valioso: un diamante de 4,87 quilates.Jerry Evans visitó el Parque Estatal Crater of Diamonds en Murfreesboro, Arkansas, por primera vez con su novia la primavera pasada, relató a los funcionarios del parque.Según el hombre, unos 10 minutos después de llegar al lugar, vio lo que parecía se vidrio a unos metros de distancia en la cima de una colina arada, según un comunicado de prensa.Aunque se guardó el hallazgo en forma de pirámide, no estaba seguro de si era un diamante, señaló Evans en el comunicado.“Era tan claro. Realmente no sabía”, dijo Evans. “Estábamos recogiendo todo pensando que era un diamante”.El Crater of Diamonds, que se nombró parque estatal en 1972, es conocido como un lugar de diamantes por su fuente volcánica original, según los funcionarios del parque.Después de re...

Police join pursuit after two sheep escape South Boston church

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:52:55 GMT

A pair of sheep prompted an unexpected chase Sunday when they managed to escape from a South Boston church. The two sheep were set to take part in a nativity scene. When they broke free on Sunday, Boston police stepped in to help get them back into their pen. “The police were chasing them, I think about five cruisers,” said Father George, a parish priest at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish. “Some of our parishioners also joined them.”Priests described a wild scene as police responded. Ultimately, they said they were glad the black and white sheep were rescued unharmed. “We’re happy. They’re happy. They feel in a strange place, everything’s new,” Father George said. “Maybe they wanted to see the city,” he continued. “They didn’t get much of a chance. Maybe next year.”Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish officials said they are not sure how the sheep in this incident escaped or for how long they were wandering in the city before they were captured.

‘I was born to do this sport’: Local figure skater gains national traction

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:52:55 GMT

A local figure skater is gaining national traction, now ranked ninth in her age group as she continues to pursue her passion. Ayva Niewiadomski is a 9-year-old Quincy resident. With a love of figure skating spanning multiple generations, she and her mother recently spoke to 7NEWS.“Just to see how passionate she is,” said Gina Niewiadomski, Ayva’s mother. “If I don’t take her skating in the morning, she will sit at my doorway and cry.” “She loved it,” Gina continued. “From the moment she got out there, she had a smile on her face.” When she learned her mother was also a skater, Gina said, “that kind of topped everything off.”“I want to follow in her footsteps,” Ayva said. Ayva attends school online in order to keep up with her demanding practice schedule. She then trains at the Skating Club of Boston in Norwood, where she said she has learned a lot. Ayva is currently working to master triple jumps while others her age are just learning double jumps...

Woman hit, killed in crash near Coronado Holiday Parade identified

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:52:55 GMT

CORONADO, Calif. -- A woman who was struck and killed near the Coronado Holiday Parade earlier this month has been identified, local medical officials said.Cynthia Lorraine Guiten, 69, was announced as the deceased, the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office said on its website.The crash occurred on the evening of Dec. 1 in the 1000 block of 5th St. It happened about two blocks from the parade on Orange Avenue. Police respond to shooting in Little Italy According to authorities, the woman was crossing 5th St. when she was struck by an eastbound Chevrolet sports utility vehicle. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and called police.The victim was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Beyoncé’s childhood home in Houston burns on Christmas morning

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:52:55 GMT

HOUSTON, Texas (AP) — Beyoncé’s childhood home caught fire early on Christmas morning, though the family living there escaped safely. The fire was reported at about 2 a.m. Monday and the Houston Fire Department arrived on the scene of the two-story brick house within three to five minutes, the Houston Chronicle reported. “We had it contained in about 10 minutes,” Houston Fire Department District Chief Justin Barnes told the newspaper.Beyoncé Knowles’ family bought the home on the 2400 block of Rosedale in 1982 and Beyoncé lived there until she was 5 years old. She was seen taking photos of the property when she was in her hometown for her Renaissance World Tour.The home in the historic Riverside Terrace neighborhood was built in 1946. A messages sent to Beyoncé’s publicist was not immediately returned late Monday.The cause of the blaze was under investigation.The Associated Press