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NTSB details unresponsive jet’s fatal flight over DC region

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:18 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP anchor and pilot Dan Ronan breaks down the NTSB's findings $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); Federal officials said a private jet, intercepted by fighters earlier this month over the D.C. region, flew with an unresponsive crew for hours near four major cities and some of the world’s most restricted airspace.In its findings released Wednesday, the National Transportation Safety Board said flight c...

Young scores 23, Aces ease by the short-handed Mercury 99-79

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:18 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Jackie Young made a career-high five 3-pointers and scored 23 points, A’ja Wilson secured her seventh double-double of the season and the Las Vegas Aces cruised past the short-handed Phoenix Mercury 99-79 on Wednesday.Phoenix was without Brittney Griner (hip) and Diana Taurasi (hamstring) for the third straight game. Las Vegas scored 32 points in the first quarter and led 57-40 at halftime after going 8 of 15 from 3-point range. Young had 16 points in the half and Wilson added 12 points and eight rebounds.Las Vegas extended it to 87-60 with 0.2 seconds left in the third quarter on Candace Parker’s layup, off a nice assist from Chelsea Gray. It moved Parker into eighth in WNBA history for made field goals, passing Cappie Pondexter (2,446).Las Vegas led by as many as 29 points.Wilson finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds for Las Vegas (11-1), which won its fourth consecutive game. Kelsey Plum had 21 points and six assists and Gray added 11 points and eight assists. Th...

Rose Zhang seeking to follow win in her pro debut with a major at the Women’s PGA Championship

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:18 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP) — After stunning women’s golf by winning in her first event as professional, Rose Zhang will try to take the next big step when she goes for her first major victory in the Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol.And it’s been just a month in the making for the 20-year-old Californian, who many believed was going to be the next big celebrity in her sport, similar to when Annika Sorenstam and Lorena Ochoa returned in a two-year span ending in 2010.Zhang has gone from winning her second straight NCAA individual title, to turning professional and then living up to all the hype by winning the Mizuho Americas Open earlier this month. It made her the first LPGA Tour winner in her pro debut in 72 years.What followed was whirlwind of national television appearances, phone and in-person interviews, endorsement offers and then back to Stanford for a study week and finals, including a tough computer science test, in which all she wanted was to get a passin...

Stamp of civil rights icon John Lewis unveiled in ceremony at the US Capitol

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:18 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders unveiled a new stamp Wednesday in a Capitol ceremony commemorating former Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights icon who served more than three decades in Congress and died in 2020.The stamp features a photograph of Lewis taken by Marco Grob on assignment for the August 26, 2013, issue of Time magazine.House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said commemorative stamps tells stories, honor heroes and capture important moments in history.“By adding John Lewis to this collection, we are honoring an extraordinary contribution to the American story and inspiring future generations to follow his lead,” McCarthy said.Louis DeJoy, the postmaster general of the United States, said the main post office facility in Atlanta would be named after Lewis in an August ceremony. He said the Lewis forever stamp — which can be used to mail a one-ounce letter regardless of when the stamps are purchased or used — will be issued in July.Lewis was best known for leading som...

Mother hopes for maximum sentence in I-25 road rage killings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:18 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The mother of two brothers killed in an alleged road rage shooting on Interstate 25 said she hopes for maximum punishment for the suspect.Brothers Damon and Blake Lucas, ages 22 and 21, were shot and killed during the incident last week. Prosecutors announced Wednesday that Stephen Long, 25, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killings.“He broke a family. He broke us all," said Amber Rivera, mother of the victims.“I wish he would have made the right choice that day," Rivera said of the shooting suspect, "and I hope he gets the maximum sentence allowed for the crimes he committed." Suspect charged for killing 2 brothers in I-25 road rage shooting The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner determined the brothers' deaths to be homicides. Their mother described what happened that day."Blake got out of the car first, then Damon jumped on Stephen's car," Rivera said. "Stephen would not have been caught if Damon didn't jump on his car. Damon made sur...

Nuggets trade into 1st round by swapping picks with the Pacers: AP source

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:18 GMT

DENVER (AP) — The NBA-champion Denver Nuggets traded into the first round of the draft by acquiring the 29th overall pick from the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said.As part of the deal, the Nuggets will also receive the 32nd pick from the Pacers in Thursday night's draft. Indiana receives the 40th pick from Denver along with a first-round selection in 2024, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade of picks hasn't been announced. All of Denver's professional sports teams represented in Pride Parade Denver is trying to sprinkle in an assortment of players around its nucleus of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon. Denver struck gold with Christian Braun when the team took the high-energy player out of Kansas last summer at No. 21. Braun turned in valuable minutes off the bench during the Nuggets' run to the franchise's first championship. They also hav...

Missing sub search 'a huge challenge,' retired Navy officer explains

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:18 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Dr. William Parker is an affiliate professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver and a retired senior naval officer who was contacted this week about the search for the Titan submersible in the deep North Atlantic.The Titan disappeared Sunday with five people on board. The OceanGate tourist sub was on its way to view the Titanic's wreckage in deep ocean water with limited oxygen and supplies on board. No timeline on ending Titanic sub search, despite ticking clock At a news conference Wednesday, the Coast Guard said more banging sounds were detected in the ocean Wednesday morning, and more vessels were coming to aid in the search."I have talked to quite a few people in the last 48 hours on this issue," said Parker, the founder of Parker Maritime Technologies.He's carried out a lot of search and rescue missions during his career."I've commanded three ships, a squadron of ships, and then my last job I was the chief of staff for...

Aventura Police officer arrested by Broward Sheriff’s Office on multiple charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:18 GMT

An Aventura Police officer was arrested on multiple charges stemming from an incident in Pompano Beach, authorities said.Thirty-year-old David Esteban Delgado was booked into the Broward County Jail on Tuesday night. He faces two counts of kidnapping, two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, two counts of being armed while engaged in a criminal offense and one count of battery.The arrest comes after a complaint was filed by two individuals regarding an incident that occurred on Saturday, May 20, at approximately 10:15 p.m.It remains unknown what happened in Pompano Beach.The initial allegations against the officer involved misuse of authority and false arrest. Following the complaint, Aventura Police launched immediate internal affairs investigation, and Delgado was suspended with pay.Given that the incident occurred within Broward County’s jurisdiction, the Broward County Sheriff’s Public Corruptions Division took over the investigation.The Aventura Police...

Trial begins in case of former Miami Gardens Police officer accused of placing knee on woman’s neck

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:18 GMT

It was time for trial for a former police officer who was caught on camera placing his knee on woman’s neck. The woman said her painful encounter with the officer did not end there.Former Miami Gardens Police Gardens Officer Jordy Martel appeared in court on Wednesday morning.The 33-year-old faces four counts of battery and two counts of official misconduct.Martel is being accused of pressing his knee into Safiya Satchell’s neck while she was on the ground.Martel worked an off-duty security job at the time.The takedown stemmed from a confrontation with a waitress over food inside Tootsie’s Cabaret on Jan. 14, 2020.During Martel’s court appearance, Satchell took the stand to testify.“That’s his knee on my neck,” she said.After the confrontation inside the nightclub, Satchell went back to her car. That’s when Martel approached to give her a no-trespass order.Martel was heard asking Satchell to follow him to his car, but she refused to get out ...

Shake-A-Leg Miami summer camp gives over 300 kids first-time experience out on the water

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:18 GMT

Summertime means camps, and a group of children had reason to be really excited as they embarked on a brand-new experience out on the water.A community watersports complex in Coconut Grove is big on inclusion, and a generous gift made it possible for some first-timers to learn that they really love the water.Shake-A-Leg Miami helped campers kick off the summer season with a lot of fun in the sun.“Summer camp is in full action,” said Harry Horden, president and co-founder of Shake-A-Leg Miami, which is inclusive for those with disabilities.More than 300 South Florida children hit the water on Wednesday.“I’m looking forward to just having fun, making new friends and being in a safe place,” said one of the children.“Enjoy my day and make some new experiences,” said Ornella, another participant. “The majority of the kids have never been on the water, never had the opportunity, and we together with the City of Miami, we’re able to pr...