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David Cameron visits the Ukrainian port of Odesa, his first overseas trip as the UK’s top diplomat

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:06:52 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — David Cameron traveled Thursday to the Ukrainian port of Odesa in his first overseas trip as Britain’s new foreign minister, and pledged that the U.K. would continue providing military support until Ukraine is victorious in its war with Russia.Cameron, a former prime minister who returned to government in a surprise appointment Monday in a Cabinet shuffle, said he wanted to make Ukraine his first diplomatic destination, and met Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.“I admire the strength and determination of the Ukrainian people,” he told Zelenskyy in a video posted by the president.Cameron said the U.K. would continue to provide moral, economic and diplomatic support “but above all, the military support that you need not just this year and next year but however long it takes.”The two-day visit came as Ukraine faces several challenges on and off the battlefield. Zelenskyy has struggled to capture the world’s attention as focus has sh...

No. 24 Oklahoma State looks to bounce back from loss to UCF against Houston

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:06:52 GMT

No. 24 Oklahoma State (7-3, 5-2 Big 12, No. 23 CFP) at Houston (4-6, 2-5), Saturday, 4 p.m. EST (ESPN2)Line: Oklahoma State by 6 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Houston leads 10-9-1.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Oklahoma State, which is coming off a 45-3 loss to UCF, is in a four-way tie for second place in the Big 12 with Oklahoma, Iowa State and Kansas State. The Cowboys need a win to remain in the hunt for a place in the Big 12 Championship game. Houston needs to win its final two games to reach bowl eligibility.KEY MATCHUPOklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II against the Houston run defense. Gordon leads the country with 1,250 yards rushing and is averaging 125 yards per game. He has 17 carries of at least 20 yards this season, which also leads the nation. He’s looking to bounce back after being held to just 25 yards rushing against UCF. Houston allowed 204 yards rushing and two touchdowns against Cincinnati last week and has allowed an average of 165 yards rushing this ...

No. 4 Florida State to honor its seniors vs North Alabama in final home game

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:06:52 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Offensive lineman D’Mitri Emmanuel will be participating in the third senior night of his seven-year college career when No. 4 Florida State takes on North Alabama on Saturday.Emmanuel began his college career at Charlotte in 2017 and now is in his second season at Florida State. He is working toward a third bachelor’s degree.“I have been blessed to have all seven years,” Emmanuel said. “I had a senior night in Charlotte and then I had another one last year, just in case I didn’t get the waiver (from the NCAA). Just really grateful to be here, appreciate the moment, last one at Doak.”The 6-foot-9 Emmanuel has been a big part of the Seminoles’ offense, which is 13th in the Football Bowl Subdivision in scoring (38.3 points) and 17th in passing (291.1 yards) despite injuries at receiver and along the offensive line.Florida State (10-0, No. 4 CFP) will honor its seniors before their final home game, which comes against FCS opponent North Alabama (3-7). The Semin...

No. 14 Oklahoma carries Big 12 title game aspirations into clash with BYU

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:06:52 GMT

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Oklahoma has earned a second chance at potentially playing for another Big 12 Championship.The no. 14 Sooners (8-2, 5-2 Big 12, no. 14 in CFP) seemingly faded from contention for a Big 12 title game slot following back-to-back losses to Kansas and Oklahoma State. But a resounding victory over West Virginia last weekend, coupled with defeats for the Jayhawks and the Cowboys, created a brand-new jumble in the conference standings. Oklahoma now sits in a four-way tie with Oklahoma State, Iowa State, and Kansas State for second place behind Texas.It adds stakes to an otherwise unremarkable road trip to BYU.“We put ourselves in a tough position,” Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said. “That’s what I know. We don’t control our own destiny. But let’s focus on the finish. Let’s focus on this week. Let’s focus on the details and the DNA of this opponent.”The Sooners head west with an offense operating at peak efficiency again. Dillon Gabriel became the first Oklahoma player t...

USA Hockey names Brett Peterson general manager for the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:06:52 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — USA Hockey has named Brett Peterson as its general manager for next year’s IIHF Men’s World Championship.The organization announced the hire Thursday. Peterson, in his fourth season as an assistant GM with the NHL’s Florida Panthers, is believed to be the first Black executive to serve in that role for USA Hockey.“We are really excited to have Brett as the general manager of our men’s national team,” USA Hockey assistant executive director of hockey operations John Vanbiesbrouck said in a statement. “He has done a terrific job in helping build the Florida Panthers, and his extensive knowledge of the overall player pool in our country will be really beneficial in putting together our team for the world championship.”Peterson, 42, became the first Black assistant GM in the NHL when the Panthers hired him in 2020. The Northborough, Massachusetts, native previously served as Wasserman Media Group’s VP of hockey and was an NHLPA-cert...

Ex-Pentagon police officer gets 25 years for fatally shooting 2 men in parking lot in 2021

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:06:52 GMT

A still photo from a surveillance camera showing the April 7, 2021, shooting. (Courtesy Montgomery County State's Attorney) A still photo from a surveillance camera showing the April 7, 2021, shooting. (Courtesy Montgomery County State's Attorney) The former off-duty Pentagon police officer who fatally shot two men in the parking lot of his Takoma Park condo building in April 2021 has been sentenced to 25 years in prison on two counts of second-degree murder.David Hall Dixon, 42, opened fire on a car in the parking lot of the Takoma Park Overlook Condominiums in the predawn hours of April 7, 2021, firing five shots and fatally striking 38-year-old James Johnson and 32-year-old Dominique Williams.The sentence hande...

Bowl eligible already, Auburn hosts New Mexico State

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:06:52 GMT

New Mexico State (8-3) at Auburn (6-4), Saturday, 4 p.m. EST (SEC Network). Line: Auburn by 23 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Auburn leads 3-0.WHAT’S AT STAKE?The Tigers are already bowl eligible after three straight Southeastern Conference wins, but an upset loss would dampen the mood leading up to the Iron Bowl against Alabama. New Mexico State has clinched a spot in the Conference USA championship game against No. 25 Liberty and wants to extend a six-game winning streak. The Aggies are bowl eligible for a second straight season, something they haven’t done since the 1959-60 seasons.KEY MATCHUPBoth offenses are largely powered by running games and have mobile quarterbacks. Auburn is averaging 207 yards rushing with 19 touchdowns, and the Aggies are posting very similar numbers (206.1 yards, 18 TDs). Jarquez Hunter leads the Tigers with 745 yards while quarterback Diego Pavia tops New Mexico State with 705 yards and five scores. Monte Watkins has run for ...

2nd teen arrested in deadly shooting outside Aurora mall

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:06:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A second teenager was arrested in connection to a shooting that killed a 15-year-old in the parking lot of an Aurora mall. According to the Aurora Police Department, a 17-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday on felony counts of second-degree murder and aggravated robbery. The boy will not be identified because he is a minor. Colorado middle schooler’s racist rant caught on video, raising concern for school violence This is the second arrest in this case. On Oct. 10, a 16-year-old boy surrendered in the deadly shooting. He was booked on felony counts of second-degree murder and aggravated robbery, according to the Aurora Police Department. He also faces a traffic offense of failing to report an accident to police.Teen killed in meetup at mallOn Sept. 30, 15-year-old Raphael Velin was shot and killed outside an Aurora shopping center. Detectives said the incident was part of a pre-planned meetup between Velin and the suspects at the Southlands shopping center. How a...

Why you might see smoke near Denver airport

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:06:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you notice clouds of smoke near the Denver International Airport over the next few days, don't worry, it's not an emergency.Rocky Mountain Arsenal said that as long as weather permits, there will be prescribed burning at the wildlife refuge. How much do household fires increase with Thanksgiving cooking? It will happen daily through Monday, Nov. 20 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Burns were scheduled to begin Wednesday, but U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, which runs the arsenal, said smoke dispersal would be tricky so it began Thursday at 10 a.m.Fish and Wildlife said smoke would be visible for several miles from the perimeter of the refuge, and people in the area may smell the smoke.

This Colorado city is the most expensive to heat in the winter

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:06:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A recent study released the most expensive cities to heat homes in the winter. All of the major cities in Denver rank higher than most in the entire country.HVAC Gnome ranked 500 of the biggest cities in the U.S. on which were most expensive to heat in the winter. It used 10 metrics, some including monthly electricity and gas bills, periods of extreme cold and the average size of homes.Here's how the top cities in Colorado ranked: What will the weather be like on Thanksgiving in Denver? Overall Rank (1=Most Expensive)CityStateOverall ScoreEnergy Costs Rank (1=Highest Costs)Cost Inflators Rank (1=Most Inflators)Lack of Energy Efficiency Rank (1=Least Efficient)14PuebloCO64.63136881827GreeleyCO61.5727567148Colorado SpringsCO58.63422602357AuroraCO57.92443552663Fort CollinsCO57.41453453472LovelandCO56.87456623077WestminsterCO56.67444862578BoulderCO56.64459573381CentennialCO56.43498191386LakewoodCO56.26452823291ThorntonCO56.10467721399LongmontCO55.67477681117Arvad...