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Thousands led by Cuba’s president march in Havana in solidarity with Palestinian people

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:31 GMT

HAVANA (AP) — Thousands of people led by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel marched along Havana’s iconic boardwalk Thursday in a show of solidarity with the Palestinian people and demanding an end to the war between Israel and Hamas.Wearing a black-and-white Palestinian keffiyeh scarf, Díaz-Canel was accompanied by Cuba’s main leaders, including Prime Minister Manuel Marrero and Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez.The marchers walked for 2 kilometers (1.2 miles), passing in front of the U.S. Embassy. Palestinian medical students who were in Cuba as part of a cooperation program joined the rally.“Today we are supporting the Palestinian people, supporting all those people who feel the pain of having lost a family member, a loved one due to this massacre,” said Yanquiel Cardoso, a physical culture specialist who participated. “We are asking for a ceasefire … and for Palestine to be free.”Many young people had posters with the phrase “Free Palestine” with crude photographs of childre...

Elsa from Frozen visits children in hospital on Thanksgiving

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:31 GMT

PARK RIDGE, Ill. — While she’s known for her icy powers, Elsa from Frozen warmed hearts at Advocate Children’s Hospital Thursday for Thanksgiving.Elsa From Frozen visits Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge (Courtesy: Katie Dahlstrom, AAH)Elsa From Frozen visits Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge (Courtesy: Katie Dahlstrom, AAH)Elsa From Frozen visits Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge (Courtesy: Katie Dahlstrom, AAH)Elsa From Frozen visits Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge (Courtesy: Katie Dahlstrom, AAH)Elsa visited hospitalized patients and their families in Park Ridge thanks to Holiday Heroes, an organization devoted to brightening the day of children across Chicagoland through special character visits.Elsa provided kids with activity bags and spread smiles throughout the hospital ahead of Thanksgiving. How one Chicagoan brought a rescue dog home from Ukraine For more information on Holiday Heroes and their mission to brighten up young people's d...

Doggett: USDA investigating Texas' SNAP delays, backlog

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:31 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The US Department of Agriculture, which administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is investigating lengthy delays for Texans needing assistance, according to Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett of Austin.USDA officials came to Austin recently to meet with officials from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, which oversees SNAP, Doggett said. He will be briefed on the findings, and potential "corrective actions" next week. "We'll be gathering for Thanksgiving with families, often for a Thanksgiving feast," said Doggett. "And, just keep in mind as you do that, that there's 60,000 Texans who have not gotten their applications properly processed to get food on the table."Thousands of families in Texas are struggling to put any food on their tables. For more than a year, KXAN has investigated backlogs for Texans receiving federal food benefits through SNAP, which helps low-income households buy groceries. Sept. 2022: SNAP benefits b...

SF increases police presence around retail stores

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:31 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Shoppers in San Francisco can expect to see a greater law enforcement presence in and around retail stores this holiday season thanks to grant money that is also helping fund more resources to prosecute organized retail thefts.Of course, Black Friday is a big retail shopping day. Shoppers in high-traffic retail districts like San Francisco’s Union Square can expect an increased presence from the California Highway Patrol and San Francisco police.In 2021, scenes from an organized retail theft at Louis Vuitton and other high-end stores in Union Square went viral. Amazon driver was not kidnapped, San Ramon police say "These criminals have become far more brazen and are willing to become more violent in these situations. And, so, I would caution against anyone trying to confront them,” said San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. Jenkins at a joint press conference with the state’s law enforcement warned that any copycats will be held accountable.&n...

How Capital One Arena prepares for 9 events in 9 days

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:31 GMT

Just as athletes may take note of a rivalry game in their hometown before the season starts, some workers at Capital One Arena in downtown D.C. do the same, but for a completely different reason.Darius Dunn, the assistant general manager of arena operations at Capital One Arena, said some workers take note when the arena has several different events on back-to-back days. Last month, he said, the arena had what he called a “bucket list item” — hosting five different concerts in five days.And it’s currently in the middle of another busy stretch.Capital One Arena is hosting nine games in nine days, a mark that started Nov. 17 and is scheduled to end on Saturday. Over that span, the venue is scheduled to host three Capitals games, three Wizards games and three Georgetown basketball games.It also includes two doubleheaders — a Georgetown and Capitals game on Nov. 18 and Georgetown and Wizards basketball games on Saturday, Nov. 25.In total, the arena estimates it will host over 100,000 vi...

Princeton rolls past No. 22 Oklahoma 77-63 for 4th win over ranked opponent in team history

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:31 GMT

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Madison St. Rose matched her career-high with 26 points, Kaitlyn Chen added 20 and Princeton rolled to a 77-63 win over No. 22 Oklahoma at the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Thursday.St. Rose opened the game with back-to-back 3-pointers and after a 3 by Oklahoma’s Nevaeh Tot the Tigers reeled off 11 points, four by Chen and the last five by Mari Bickley for a 17-3 lead.Skye Belker added 10 points for Princeton (4-1), which beat a ranked team for the fourth time in program history.Aubrey Joens had 13 points and Tot 11 for Oklahoma.The Sooners (5-1), who haven’t been since 6-0 since the 2010-11 season, came in averaging 89.8 points a game.No. 3 COLORADO 77, CINCINNATI 60 ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Tameiya Sadler scored 15 points and No. 3 Colorado opened the Paradise Jam tournament by fending off Cincinnati.Kindyll Wetta added 14 points and Aaronette Vonleh had 13 points for the Buffaloes (5-0), who shot a season-best 53.3% from the field (32 of 60) and went...

Bland, Prescott help Cowboys to 13th straight home win over Commanders on Thanksgiving

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:31 GMT

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (9) catches a touchdown pass in front of Washington Commanders cornerback Danny Johnson (36) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)(AP/Michael Ainsworth) Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (9) catches a touchdown pass in front of Washington Commanders cornerback Danny Johnson (36) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)(AP/Michael Ainsworth) ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott and his right guard, Zack Martin, feasted on a turkey leg together on the sideline with six minutes left in the game after...

Colorado State tops No. 8 Creighton at the Hall of Fame Classic for 1st win over a top 10 since 1984

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:31 GMT

Isaiah Stevens had 20 points, seven assists and six rebounds to help Colorado State beat No. 8 Creighton 69-48 on Thursday at the Hall of Fame Classic for its first win over a top-10 team in nearly 40 years.The Rams snapped a 22-game losing streak against top-10 opponents dating to Jan. 19, 1984, when Colorado State defeated UTEP 63-51.Rashaan Mbemba scored 13 points on 6-of-8 shooting for Colorado State (6-0).Creighton (5-1) shot just 28% (17 of 61) from the field, including 6 of 29 (21%) from 3-point range, and went 8 for 13 (63%) at the free-throw line. Baylor Scheierman led Creighton with 13 points and Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 12.NO. 3 ARIZONA 74, NO. 21 MICHIGAN STATE 68PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) — Caleb Love scored 17 points and made a key steal in the closing seconds to help Arizona beat Michigan State at the Acrisure Classic.Love made 1 of 2 free throws with 24.6 seconds left to give Arizona a 72-68 lead. Tyson Walker drove into the lane at the other end before having his shot ...

Villanova beats No. 14 North Carolina 83-81 in OT, advances to title game at Battle 4 Atlantis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:31 GMT

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Justin Moore scored five of his 16 points in overtime and Eric Dixon had a career-high 34 points and 10 rebounds as Villanova beat No. 14 North Carolina 83-81 on Thursday in the semifinals of the Battle 4 Atlantis.Villanova (5-1) will play Memphis, an 84-79 winner over No. 20 Arkansas, in the championship game on Friday. North Carolina (4-1) will play the Razorbacks for third place. North Carolina guard Cormac Ryan hit a 3-pointer in the corner, off a nice drive and pass by Elliot Cadeau, and tied the game at 68 with 34.4 seconds left in regulation. Moore dribbled down the clock before finding Dixon for a 3-pointer try that rattled out. North Carolina took it to midcourt before calling a timeout with 3.3 seconds left. RJ Davis inbounded and got the ball back before his off balance 3-point attempt hit off the back of the rim.Moore put Villanova ahead for good in overtime on a three-point play with 2:08 left. Mark Armstrong added 10 points for Villanova...

Jones scores career-high 36, Memphis beats No. 20 Arkansas in semis at the Battle 4 Atlantis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:31 GMT

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — David Jones had a career-high 36 points and five steals to help Memphis beat No. 20 Arkansas 84-79 on Thursday in a semifinal game at the Battle 4 Atlantis.Memphis (5-0) will face Villanova in the title game on Friday. Arkansas (4-2) faces No. 14 North Carolina for third place.Jones was 10 for 14 from the field, including 4 of 8 from 3-point range, and 12 of 14 at the line. The 36 points tops the 33 he scored against Louisville on Dec. 10, 2021, while playing for DePaul. Jones became the second Memphis player since 2010 with 34-plus points and four-plus steals in a game, joining Jeremiah Martin.Nick Jourdain added 12 points for Memphis, and Jaykwon Walton scored 11.Khalif Battle scored 21 points for Arkansas. Davonte Davis added 15 points, Trevon Brazile had 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Tramon Mark scored 12.Memphis was called for an administrative technical foul with 2:07 left for having six players on the floor. Battle made two free throws to get ...