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Most Shifa Hospital patients, staff and displaced leave as Israel strikes Gaza’s north and south

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:10 GMT

Palestinians look at destruction after an Israeli strike on the Gaza Strip in Nusseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Marwan Saleh)(AP/Marwan Saleh) Palestinians look at destruction after an Israeli strike on the Gaza Strip in Nusseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Marwan Saleh)(AP/Marwan Saleh) KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Patients, staff and displaced people departed Gaza’s largest hospital Saturday, health officials said, leaving behind only Israeli forces and a skeleton crew to care for those too sick to move.The exodus in Gaza City came the same day internet and phone service was restored to the Gaza Strip, ending a telecommuni...

Today in Sports – LeBron James is 1st player in NBA history with a triple-double vs. all 30 teams

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:10 GMT

Nov. 191961 — George Blanda of the Houston Oilers passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns in a 49-13 rout of the New York Titans.1961 — Cleveland’s Jim Brown rushes for 237 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Browns to a 45-24 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.1966 — No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan State play to a 10-10 tie. The Irish rally from a 10-0 deficit against a Spartans team that features Bubba Smith and three teammates who were among the top eight picks of the next NFL draft.1978 — Philadelphia’s Herman Edwards returns a fumble for a touchdown with 31 seconds left to give Philadelphia a 19-17 victory over the New York Giants. Instead of taking a knee to preserve a 17-12 victory, quarterback Joe Pisarcik botches the hand off to fullback Larry Csonka. Edwards picks up the dropped ball and runs 26 yards for the winning touchdown.1983 — Jari Kurri of the Edmonton Oilers scores five goals and Wayne Gretzky adds three goals and five assists in a 13-4 rout of the New J...

Sports on TV for Sunday, November 19

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:10 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsSunday, November 19AUTO RACING4 p.m.CNBC — FIM MotoGP: Round 8, Assen, Netherlands (Taped)COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S)10:30 a.m.ESPNU — Myrtle Beach Invitational: TBD, Fifth-Place Game, Conway, S.C.12 p.m.CBSSN — Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship: TBD, Third-Place Game, Nassau, Bahamas1 p.m.ESPN — Saatva Empire Classic: UConn vs. Indiana, Semifinal, New YorkESPN2 — Hall of Fame Tip-Off: TBD, Championship, Uncasville, Conn.2:30 p.m.CBSSN — Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship: TBD, Championship, Nassau, Bahamas3 p.m.ESPN2 — Charleston Classic: TBD, Fifth-Place Game, Charleston, S.C.3:30 p.m.ESPN — Saatva Empire Classic: Texas vs. Louisville, Semifinal, New YorkESPNU — Hall of Fame Tip-Off: TBD, Third-Place Game, Uncasville, Conn.4 p.m.BTN — W. Michigan at Ohio St.4:30 p.m.CBSSN — Arizona Tip-Off: TBD, Cactus Division – Third-Place Game, Glendale, Ariz.FS2 — American U. at Georgetown5:30 p.m.ESPN — Charleston Classic: ...

NCAA Division II Football Playoff Glance

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:10 GMT

All Times ESTFirst RoundSaturday, November 18Slippery Rock (10-1) vs. East Stroudsburg (9-2), 1 p.m.Charleston (W.Va.) (9-1) vs. New Haven (8-2), 1 p.m.Kutztown (9-2) vs. Virginia Union (10-1), NoonLenoir-Rhyne (10-1) vs. Shepherd (9-2), 1 p.m.Delta St. (9-1) vs. West Florida (8-3), 2 p.m.Valdosta St. (10-1) vs. Limestone (8-3), 1 p.m.Central Mo. (10-1) vs. Henderson St. (9-2), 2 p.m.Grand Valley St. (9-1) vs. Ferris St. (8-2), 1 p.m.Pittsburg St. (10-1) vs. UIndy (9-1), 2 p.m.Augustana (S.D.) (10-1) vs. Minnesota St. (9-2), 1 p.m.Western Colo. (10-1) vs. Central Wash. (7-3), 2 p.m.Tex. Permian Basin (10-1) vs. Bemidji St. (8-2), 2 p.m.Second RoundTiffin (11-0) vs. Slippery Rock-East Stroudsburg-winner, TBACharleston (W.Va.)-New Haven-winner vs. Kutztown-Virginia Union-winner, TBABenedict (11-0) vs. Lenoir-Rhyne-Shepherd-winner, TBADelta St.-West Florida-winner vs. Valdosta St.-Limestone-winner, TBAHarding (11-0) vs. Central Mo.-Henderson St.-winner, TBAGrand Valley St.-Ferris St.-w...

Horarios del balotaje en Argentina: ¿hasta qué hora se puede votar y cuándo cierran las urnas?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:10 GMT

(CNN Español) — Este domingo 19 de noviembre los argentinos definirán en balotaje quién será su próximo presidente.¿Cómo son los horarios?Para votar podrás hacerlo en el establecimiento que determine el padrón electoral, que puedes consultar aquí.Los centros de votación abrirán a partir de las 8 a.m., hora local, hasta las 18:00 horas. Si para el momento del cierre aún hay personas esperando votar, se les permitirá hacerlo hasta que ya no quede nadie más en fila. Por eso, en muchos distritos puede extenderse la jornada cívica más allá del horario fijado.Solo puedes votar en el establecimiento y la mesa que te corresponden según el domicilio que tengas registrado en tu documento.Para votar es necesario presentarse con un documento de identidad argentino como la libreta de enrolamiento/libreta cívica, el DNI o con el documento cívico que figura en el padrón electoral.Votar en las elecciones generales es obligatorio para los electores que figuren en el padrón electoral.The-CNN-Wi...

Motorcyclist dies in West Highland hit-and-run crash

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A motorcyclist died after being hit by a vehicle near the intersection of Speer Boulevard and Grove Street in the West Highland neighborhood, according to the Denver Police Department. 1 killed in suspected road rage shooting near Coors Field DPD reported it was investigating the crash at about 12:45 a.m. on Saturday. The motorcyclist was initially transported to a local hospital and later pronounced dead.The department described the suspect vehicle as a white SUV with front-end damage.Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 (STOP).

Two juveniles shot outside Aurora residence

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Aurora Police Department is investigating a double shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday. Motorcyclist dies in West Highland hit-and-run crash According to the department, two juveniles were shot outside a home in the 19000 block of East Wyoming Drive, part of the Louisiana Purchase neighborhood.Both juveniles are expected to survive, but suspect information is limited, according to the Aurora Police.Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 9-1-1.

Ravens linebacker Tyus Bowser launches nonprofit to help disadvantaged youth in Baltimore City

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:10 GMT

One night after the Ravens beat their division rival Cincinnati Bengals, autographed helmets and jerseys of many of the team’s top players were available in a raffle at the top floor of the Hyatt Regency in the Inner Harbor.Those who gathered bought raffle tickets, looked out over the Inner Harbor and mingled with Ravens linebacker Tyus Bowser, who recently launched an eponymous nonprofit aimed to help disadvantaged youth in Baltimore City.The Tyus Bowser Foundation expects to host an event for teachers in early 2024, but first, the nonprofit kicked off with an event to raise money. The foundation hopes to:Renovate unused classrooms in Baltimore middle schools into spaces that promote science, technology, engineering, mathematics and art.Fund school supplies for teachers, rather than teachers spending their money.Offer professional advice to high school students.Bowser waited until he’d established himself in the NFL and received a second contract, he said, before launch...

Lucic away from team after Friday incident

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:10 GMT

The Boston Bruins issued a statement Saturday morning concerning a Milan Lucic incident of alleged domestic violence.“The Boston Bruins are aware of an incident involving Milan Lucic Friday evening. Milan is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team. The organization takes these matters very seriously, and and will work with the Lucic family to provide any support and assistance they may need. We will have no further comment at this time.”Lucic, 35, spent his first 8 seasons with the Bruins before returning to the club this season after 8 seasons playing for LA, Edmonton and Calgary.A Boston Police Department spokesman said he could neither confirm nor deny whether any arrest was made and cited public records law that allowed the department 10 days to release any police report on the incident. The chief records officer for the department was not working on the weekend, so the earliest the records could possibly be released is Monday.… Developing

Russian doctors call for release of imprisoned artist who protested Ukraine war

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:10 GMT

LONDON (AP) — More than 100 Russian doctors signed an open letter published Saturday that demands the immediate release of an artist and musician who was sentenced to seven years in prison for swapping supermarket price tags with antiwar messages. The letter calling for Sasha Skochilenko to be freed was addressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin and warned that time in prison could lead to a “significant deterioration” in the 33-year-old artist’s health. Skochilenko was “diagnosed with a number of severe chronic diseases that require proper medical supervision and a special diet,” states the letter, which goes on to note the doctors’ indignation at the “obvious injustice of the verdict.” A Russian court sentenced Skochilenko on Thursday. She was arrested in her native St. Petersburg in April 2022 and charged with spreading false information about the military with her messages opposing the war in Ukraine.“The Russian army bombed an arts school in Mariupol. Some 400 people ...