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Arlington volunteer-run oversight board now active, allows investigations into police complaints

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:36 GMT

Complaints against police in Arlington County, Virginia, can now be investigated by the county’s newly established oversight board and auditor.This Community Oversight Board can also evaluate law enforcement procedures, create reports on use of force incidents and make recommendations to the Arlington County Board or the police, according to the Memorandum of Understanding reached by the oversight board and the Arlington County Police Department on Tuesday.The auditor adds a layer of quality control for police practices and will help the oversight board whenever disciplinary action is being taken against an officer.“I am really looking forward to this group opening its doors to the community,” Arlington County Board member Katie Cristol said during Tuesday’s meeting. “I think this is going to be a really critical piece of trust building across Arlington.”The volunteer-run oversight board is now active with seven voting members and two nonvoting me...

Bundesliga’s battle for Champions League places intensifies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:36 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — Union Berlin drew with Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 to stay third in the Bundesliga on Saturday, when Freiburg and Leipzig won their games as the battle for Champions League qualification intensified.Japan midfielder Ritsu Doan scored for Freiburg to win in Cologne 1-0 and stay fourth, just behind Union on goal difference, while Christopher Nkunku’s first-half strike was enough for Leipzig to win at Hoffenheim 1-0 and move to two points behind both Union and Freiburg.The top four qualify for Europe’s premier competition. Four rounds remain after this weekend.Stuttgart boosted its hopes of survival with a 2-1 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach. Tanguy Coulibaly scored a late penalty for Stuttgart to leave the relegation zone on goal difference ahead of Bochum, which drew with league leader Borussia Dortmund 1-1 on Friday.Eintracht Frankfurt drew with Augsburg 1-1.Schalke hosted Werder Bremen late.___ More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports...

CNBC: joven de 25 años gana $200 por hora sin tener bachillerato: “Trabajo menos de 6 horas al día”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:36 GMT

Algunas mañanas, Angelina Nguyen gana $150 en cinco minutos. La joven de 25 años todavía está sorprendida de lo lucrativo que ha sido su pequeño negocio de notario. Cuando se convirtió por primera vez en agente notarial hace siete años, solo unas semanas después de cumplir 18 años, Nguyen pensó que sería un segundo trabajo temporal para respaldar sus ingresos como cajera de banco.Los notarios, o notarios públicos, atestiguan y autorizan la firma de documentos importantes, como solicitudes de pasaporte y contratos de bienes raíces. La mayoría de los notarios solo pueden cobrar lo que dicta su estado; Los agentes de firma notarial, por otro lado, pueden cobrar más ya que se especializan en registros de propiedad y documentos de préstamo. Si bien Nguyen pensó que la mayor parte de su trabajo como notario se dedicaría a verificar firmas y explicar documentos a los clientes, rápidamente se dio cuenta de que la notarización implicaba más de lo que pensó inicialmente: también guiaba a las ...

Aurora police investigate crash between firetruck, SUV

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:36 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- Police in Aurora are investigating a crash between an Aurora Fire Rescue firetruck and an SUV Saturday morning.The crash happened just outside the station at the intersection of Peoria Street and Baranmor Parkway.Both drivers were transported to local emergency rooms for injuries, and a third person was treated and released on scene.Aurora PD closed the northbound lanes of Peoria Street for the crash investigation.

Two Amur leopard cubs born at Pittsburgh Zoo

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:36 GMT

(CNN) — The Pittsburgh Zoo has welcomed two adorable — and critically endangered — new bundles of joy.The zoo announced the birth of two delightful Amur leopard cubs in a Thursday news release.The babies were born March 18 to first-time mother Semba, according to the release. The cubs are still unnamed and are out of public view, the zoo explained.“Semba was born at the Pittsburgh Zoo herself and we’re so glad to see the next generation join us. She’s such a good mom,” said Karen Vacco, the zoo’s assistant curator of mammals, in the release. “Aside from digital monitoring of the denning area, we’re letting them bond. They’re doing well, the babies are nursing and growing just like they should.”Amur leopards are “one of the rarest subspecies of cats on earth,” according to the news release. There are around 100 of the felines left in the wild in Russia and China, where they make their homes in te...

Man dies while in Lawrence Police custody

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:36 GMT

A 25-year-old man died in police custody earlier Saturday morning at the Lawrence Police Department headquarters. Christian Marte-Martinez, of Lawrence, was arrested and placed in a cell at 1:15 a.m. after being arrested. He was then found unresponsive in the cell at 5 a.m. when police began performing life-saving measures.Marte-Martinez was transported to Lawrence General Hospital and pronounced dead. The incident is being investigated by Essex County District Attorney’s Office State Police Detective Unit and detectives from the Lawrence Police Department.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates

Chicago Bears in the 2023 NFL draft: Day 3 begins with a trade for more picks and adding a running back

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:36 GMT

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles is off and running with his draft weekend to-do list, looking to improve a last-place roster and accelerate the team’s return toward playoff contention.In a demanding and busy offseason, Poles has expressed eagerness to do his heaviest lifting through the draft. That process began in Thursday night’s first round and will continue through Saturday evening.Bears remaining picks in 2023 NFL draftRound 5: Nos. 148 and 165Round 7: Nos. 218 and 258As Poles and the Bears navigate the weekend, we will offer you a comprehensive look at each of the players the team selects.Catch up on our draft coverageBears trade down again and select Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright with the No. 10 pick in the NFL draftColumn: Drafting Darnell Wright the latest item on the checklist so the Bears can better evaluate Justin FieldsDay 2 of NFL draft: Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles hits the defense with pair of DTs and CB Tyrique StevensonColumn: After ...

For Heat, there again will have to be playoff Plan A and Plan B for Spoelstra

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:36 GMT

It again is double duty for the Miami Heat scouting and video staff, working with a Plan A and a Plan B for the second consecutive playoff series.In the first round, it meant preparing for the Milwaukee Bucks both with and without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who played 2 1/2 of the five games in the Heat’s 4-1 series win.Having moved on from that challenge, it now is the sprained left ankle of New York Knicks forward Julius Randle that has Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and his staff working with dual game plans for the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series.Randle initially injured the ankle in the Knicks’ March 29 home victory over the Heat, missing the balance of the regular season. The All-Star forward aggravated the injury as the Knicks closed out the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1 on Wednesday night. He is listed as questionable for Sunday.“You have to prepare for both, if he’s available or not available,” Spoelstra said ahead of Sunday’s Game 1 a...

Yankees call up Jake Bauers after torrid start at Triple-A in effort to boost struggling offense

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:36 GMT

ARLINGTON — Beset by injuries and inconsistency, the Yankees called up one of their hottest-hitting minor leaguers to potentially provide a boost on offense.The Yankees added lefty-swinging outfielder Jake Bauers to the major-league roster Saturday ahead of their road game against the Texas Rangers. His call-up came two days after Aaron Judge left the series opener in Arlington with right hip discomfort and the morning after Franchy Cordero was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.Bauers, who slugged nine home runs in 21 games with the RailRiders this season, arrived in Texas before Friday’s game as a member of the traveling taxi squad.“I’ve got no expectations,” Bauers said in the clubhouse. “I’m gonna do whatever they need me to do. Whether it’s go sit at the hotel for a few days or be in the dugout, be in the lineup, it doesn’t matter. Whatever they need.”Bauers, 27, previously played in the MLB with Tampa Bay, Cle...

Jets finally land a tackle, select Pitt’s Carter Warren in fourth round of NFL draft

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:36 GMT

Entering the 2023 NFL Draft, many expected the Jets to address their needs at tackle in the first two days.But that wasn’t the case.Gang Green waited until Round 4 to select a tackle.With the 120th selection, the Jets drafted tackle Carter Warren from Pittsburgh. At 6-5, 311 pounds, there’s a lot to like about Warren. An All-ACC selection in 2021, Warren started 14 games en route to helping Pitt win its first ACC Championship.He was on an offense that averaged a school-record 41.4 points and 486.6 yards per game as the Panthers ranked third in the nation in scoring and eighth in total offense.Developing story, check back for details ()