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A Short History of Everyone Who Confirmed Reagan’s October Surprise Before the New York Times

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:26 GMT

On Saturday, the New York Times published a blockbuster story that said two prominent Texas Republicans flew across the Mideast in the summer of 1980 for secret meetings with regional leaders to urge them to tell Iran to keep the U.S. hostages in Tehran until after the election that pitted GOP candidate Ronald Reagan against then-President Jimmy Carter.The Times reported that Ben Barnes, a key figure in Texas politics, said he made the trip with former Texas Gov. John Connally, a major supporter of Reagan’s campaign, and that when they returned home, Connally met in an airport lounge with William Casey, who’d been a top U.S. spy during World War II and was then Reagan’s campaign manager. Connally and Casey discussed the trip, according to Barnes, who The Times quoted as saying, “History needs to know that this happened.” After Reagan beat Carter in a landslide, Reagan appointed Casey head of the Central Intelligence Agency.All this is powerful evidence that the Reagan campaign...

Father and son, 2 brothers among 6 killed in Baltimore beltway crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:26 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio A father and son and two brothers were among the six workers killed in a Maryland highway crash, WTOP's Kate Ryan reports. $(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); }); }); BALTIMORE (AP) — New details are emerging about a midweek crash along the Baltimore beltway that left six construction workers dead after a driver lost control of her car and it careened into a work zone, according to Maryland State Police.Lisa Adrienna...

Euro 2024 host Germany looks to rebuild after World Cup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:26 GMT

DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Another World Cup failure, another rebuild for Germany. This time there’s even more at stake.Germany will host next year’s European Championship and is desperate to avoid another debacle at home.The Germans once took pride in having a “tournament team,” one that could put distractions aside to perform when it mattered. Following group-stage exits at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups and a round-of-16 loss at the last European Championship, however, Germany has not won a knockout game since the now-defunct Confederations Cup in 2017.The current rebuild — with Germany able to skip qualifying as Euro 2024 host — starts with friendlies against Peru on Saturday and Belgium on Tuesday.Germany coach Hansi Flick’s squad is a mix of regulars like Emre Can, Timo Werner and Joshua Kimmich, and some more experimental picks. The six players getting their first call-ups include two right backs, Josha Vagnoman and Marius Wolf. There is also AC Milan defender...

Express: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:26 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Express Inc. (EXPR) on Friday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $333.2 million.The Columbus, Ohio-based company said it had net income of $4.82 per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 63 cents per share.The clothing and accessories chain posted revenue of $514.3 million in the period.For the year, the company reported net income of $293.8 million, or $4.25 per share, swinging to a profit in the period. Revenue was reported as $1.86 billion.Express expects a full-year loss of $1.05 to 85 cents per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EXPR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EXPRSource

‘A step ahead’: DC students graduate from special Trinity Washington University program

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:26 GMT

(new Image()).src = "https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384&cid=c2ffed0c-3624-46c0-b10f-97c976d290a3";cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: "0d7f3a08-1ad7-4e4c-b3a5-1a05d788beb7"}).render("977de3038a35479bae1115e825a091c4"); });Families gathered at Trinity Washington University in Northeast D.C. on Thursday to celebrate Coolidge Senior High School students graduating from a new, innovative program.The Trinity-Coolidge High School Early College Program is one the initiatives the college created in partnership with D.C. Public Schools and the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent for Education.More DC NewsMore Local NewsD.C. Public Schools’ Chancellor Dr. Lewis Ferebee first met the students when they started the program and spoke at their graduation.“Knowing that our students have an edge on earning a livable wage is a key part of the vitality of the city,” Ferebee said. “Th...

French president’s office says state visit by Britain’s King Charles III is postponed amid mass strikes and protests

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:26 GMT

PARIS (AP) — French president’s office says state visit by Britain’s King Charles III is postponed amid mass strikes and protests.Source

Mother terrorized after Facebook page hacked by scammers offering 'free puppies'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:26 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A metro area mother of two said she and her family are being terrorized after crooks hacked her Facebook page and posted a scam offering "free" puppies.Jessica Palmosina fought back tears as she described how she lives in a state of constant fear as a result of being threatened by victims of the scam who don’t know the page was hacked.“I get harassed every day," she said. "I can’t go to the store without people saying something about the ‘puppies that I’m selling,' but I don’t have any puppies,"The ad used Palmosina’s name and advertised “free puppies,” but asked for a $100 to $200 re-homing fee. The scammers asked victims to pay using Venmo or Zelle. Palmosina has reported the scam and is trying to have the page taken down.Family receives threatening phone calls by victimsSome of the scam victims are making threatening phone calls to Palmosina, and one even showed up at her mother’s house after finding the address.Debra Palmosina, Jessica's mother, told FOX31 about...

Colorado Wild Animal Sanctuary preparing for hundreds of animals from Puerto Rico zoo 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:26 GMT

WELD COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- Puerto Rico's government has announced the closure of the U.S. territory's only zoo following years of animal welfare concerns.The permanent closure of the 45-acre zoo was announced last month, as investigations continue into allegations of abuse and neglect.It means more than 300 animals will have to find new homes, and the majority will likely be coming here to Colorado. Specifically, many of the animals will come to the Wild Animal Sanctuary outside of Keenesberg, in Weld County, where more than 700 animals have already been rescued from similar situations.“We’re definitely preparing," said Derek McCormick. "It’s going to be a massive effort, for sure.”McCormick said the sanctuary's founder, Pat Craig, recently flew to Puerto Rico to examine the situation.  What makes you ‘low income’ in Denver? He's been tasked with finding new homes across the country for all of the animals and anticipates most of the large carnivores will be moved to Colorad...

Free MiniCon, ReptiCon, plus 8 things to do this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:26 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you are looking for something to do this weekend, we have you covered. Whether you want to check out a home show, Nederdays, or the WWE Road to WrestleMania, there is something for everyone.Weather-wise, highs will be in the 40s with rain and snow chances. 10 breathtaking spring hikes to take in Colorado Things to do this weekendHere are 10 things to do this weekend across Colorado:Free 2023 MiniCon - Commerce City - SaturdayReptiCon - Arapahoe County Fairgrounds - Saturday and SundayVintage Voltage Expo - Northglenn - SundayLongmont Spring Home Show - Friday-SundayColorado RV Show - Colorado Springs - Thursday-SaturdayCreature Concert 2023 - Fort Collins - SaturdayWWE Road to WrestleMania - Denver - SundayDenver Home Show- Friday-SundayFort Collins Rockhounds 60th Annual Gem & Mineral Show - Friday-SundayNederdays- Nederland - Friday-SaturdayYou can always find events on our Community Calendar. You can also add your event to the calendar.

Tourist survives bungee jump fall in Thailand after cord snaps

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:06:26 GMT

(CNN) — Some thrill seekers describe bungee jumping as a near-death experience, but few come quite as close as one man who managed to survive his cord snapping in Thailand.Footage of the terrifying ordeal went viral this week after the 39-year-old tourist from Hong Kong went public with his story.The tourist, who asked to use only his first name Mike to avoid online harassment, took a swan dive off of a 10-story-high podium in the town of Pattaya while on holiday in January this year.Fortunately, the jump was made over a body of water. The bungee rope snapped milliseconds before Mike neared the bottom of his jump, slamming him into the water below.“I landed on my left side so the injuries were more serious there,” Mike told CNN, recounting how he was left covered in bruises. “It was as if someone just beat me up real bad.”His plunge was witnessed by friends who were with him at the Changthai Thappraya Safari and Adventure Park.Located in the northwest o...