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DC-born rapper DJ Kool joins WTOP to celebrate ‘Let Me Clear My Throat’ finally being certified platinum

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:33 GMT

In 1996, DJ Kool’s live club recording of “Let Me Clear My Throat” became an iconic rap anthem.This month, the D.C. native was notified that his tune was finally certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, an achievement that is long overdue.“Who would have thunk that DJ Kool would’ve ever been on WTOP? I grew up listening to WTOP, so this is big for me!” Kool said. “I got a phone call from a friend of mine in Philadelphia, shoutout to Big Al. He was like, ‘Kool, you know your record just went platinum.’ I was like, ‘Man, get out of here! What are you talking about? Where did you see that?’ He was like, ‘Go to the RIAA website,’ so I did that and it was right there. You definitely get a plaque and a bunch of other things come along with it like getting able to do interviews on WTOP!”Born in the District in 1958, John W. Bowman Jr. grew up attending St. Peter School, John Tyle...

Messi va en búsqueda de su octavo Balón de Oro para engrandecer su extraordinario legado

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:33 GMT

(CNN Español) — La superestrella del fútbol mundial, Lionel Messi, regresa a la ciudad luz donde sus destacados logros personales y con la selección Argentina lo apuntalan una vez más como uno de los principales candidatos a llevarse el Premio Balón de Oro que, de producirse, el reinado del rosarino seguirá iluminando el universo del fútbol.La imponente celebración, que entrega la prestigiosa revista France Football, se llevará a cabo este lunes en el Théâtre du Châtelet de París, cuya gala comenzará a partir de las 2 p.m. de Miami, y significa la edición número 67 de la máxima distinción que otorga el ecosistema del fútbol.De confirmarse este presagio, sustentado en que el actual jugador de Inter de Miami, fue la máxima figura en el Mundial de Qatar 2022, será el Balón de Oro número 8 en su laureada carrera como acaso el futbolista más importante en la historia de este deporte.Además de Lionel Messi, aparecen entre los aspirantes al preciado galardón el goleador noruego del M...

Snow, spook and Swifties flood into Empower Field for Broncos vs. Chiefs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Broncos took on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High. "We’re hoping they will break the streak so these Chiefs fans go back to where they came from," Bernadette Apodaca, a Broncos fan, said Sunday. Colorado snow totals for Oct. 28-29 Apodaca, wearing multiple layers, counted about six to seven in total to stay warm. "I'm also doing a little bit of drinking," Apodaca said. "Last weekend it was beautiful, I was wearing shorts, but we’re Colorado so you gotta come prepared." Hundreds of other fans showed up in layered costumes. One group of fans said they bought tickets last minute for cheap because of the weather. "We got cheap tickets and it's going to be good classic American football," one fan said. Some fans told FOX31 they were thankful the snow lightened up just in time for kickoff. Wilson, Simmons lead Denver Broncos to first win over Chiefs since 2015 "We were debating to see if we wanted to come to the game, weather d...

Snow beginning to taper off leaving behind frigid temps

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Snow continues to fall along the Front Range on Sunday as winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings remain in effect until noon in the Denver weather forecast. A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued for Sunday. Several inches of snow have already coated roads along the Front Range and Denver metro. More snow will continue to fall Sunday morning. How to prepare for avalanche danger to increase with snow accumulation The snow will eventually taper off by the afternoon. Get real-time updates from FOX31 and the Pinpoint Weather team in the live blog below, and on TV, watch for the latest updates on FOX31 and Channel 2.⬇️ Live blog with updates below.Weather Quick Links🌨️ Radar Map❄️ Latest Forecast⚠️ Weather Alerts⚫ ClosingsLive Updates

Authorities investigating online threats against Jewish students at Cornell University, school’s president says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:33 GMT

(CNN) — Cornell University police are investigating a series of antisemitic threats made against the school’s Jewish community in online posts over the weekend, its president announced.“Earlier today, a series of horrendous, antisemitic messages threatening violence to our Jewish community and specifically naming 104 West — the home of the Center for Jewish Living — was posted on a website unaffiliated with Cornell,” President Martha E. Pollack said in a statement Sunday.Law enforcement was notified and the university’s police department also notified the FBI of a potential hate crime, Pollack said.Authorities were at 104 West — which houses the campus’ kosher and multicultural dining hall — and would remain there “to ensure our students and community members are safe,” the president wrote.Cornell’s Hillel organization warned students and staff to avoid the 104 West building Sunday evening “out of an abundance of caution.”The threats come amid rising tension...

Days after a mass shooting rocked Maine, weekend shootings in multiple cities left at least 8 people dead and dozens wounded

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:33 GMT

(CNN) — Just days after the country’s deadliest mass shooting this year and the subsequent manhunt for the gunman shook Maine, the nation suffered a series of shootings over the Halloween weekend that left at least eight people dead and wounded dozens across multiple cities.The rampage that killed 18 and wounded 13 others at a bowling alley and restaurant in Lewiston, Maine, last week was followed by an intensive 48-hour search for the shooter that permeated the area with fear, shuttering schools and keeping residents behind locked doors as police searched for the gunman, whose body was found inside a recycling facility box trailer Friday.The attack was among at least 580 mass shootings — where four or more are shot excluding the shooter — that have been recorded this year across the country, according to the Gun Violence Archive.Eleven of those shootings were recorded over the weekend alone, according to the Gun Violence Archive.In Louisiana, a house party ...

The Week … of Dominic Cummings’ return

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:33 GMT

Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Sky News On this episode, they look at where the UK’s response to the war in Gaza may go next, as more senior Labour figures call for a ceasefire between the two sides.Plus, Dominic Cummings returns to Whitehall this week, as he gives evidence to the COVID Inquiry. Jack and Sam take you through what Boris Johnson’s former adviser might say.And what exactly is Rishi Sunak trying to achieve with his much-heralded AI summit? POLITICO’s senior technology correspondent Vincent Manancourt joins Jack and Sam to discuss.Email with your thoughts and rate how their predictions play out:&nb...

14-year-old girl critically injured after being hit by tractor at Haunted Hayride in RI

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:33 GMT

A 14-year-old girl who was working as an actor on a Haunted Hayride in Smithtown, Rhode Island has been hospitalized with critical injuries after she got caught underneath a trailer on Saturday night.Dozens of people at Seven Cedars Farm helped get the girl out from under the trailer before she was rushed to the hospital.Smithfield High School, where the girl is enrolled as a student, is offering counseling services to its students.The farm says it is closing for the season.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Police: Witnesses rush to free pedestrian struck, seriously injured by repeat drunken driver Salem

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:33 GMT

A Salem man is facing his third operating under the influence charge after striking and seriously injuring a pedestrian during the city’s Haunted Happenings festivities on Saturday night, police said.Officers responding to a reported pedestrian crash in the area of 318 Essex St around 7 p.m. found a 35-year-old woman who had been hit and dragged under at Toyota Rav4 and assisted in transporting her to the hospital with serious injuries, according to police.She was freed from under the vehicle by concerned citizens, police say.Vasiliy Orlov, 43, was arrested on charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, 3rd offense, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and leaving the scene of a crash with property damage, according to police.Then, around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, officers were nearly struck by a black BMW 535XI that was speeding down Washington Street toward New Derby Street. The driver, Vincent Roub, 47, of Salem, was arrested on a charge of operati...

Mistakes doom Chicago Bears offense, rookie Tyson Bagent in loss to Los Angeles Chargers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:33 GMT

The Chicago Bears offense reached its high point on its first play of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.Rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent launched a pass down the right sideline, and Darnell Mooney reeled it in as he dived to the ground. Mooney said when the Bears went into their walk-through Sunday morning they knew they were going to take a deep shot to open the game, and they converted it into a 41-yard pass play.The rest of the night didn’t live up to that promise in a 30-13 Chargers victory.Three plays after the Mooney catch, on third-and-11, Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa sacked Bagent for a loss of 10 yards, and the Bears punted. On the next drive, the Bears got behind because of Lucas Patrick’s illegal use of hands penalty — one of seven Bears penalties — and went three-and-out. On the next drive, Bagent threw an interception. On the next possession, Velus Jones Jr. dropped a touchdown pass before the Bears eventuall...