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Henry Kissinger’s complicated legacy draws admiration and scorn from across the globe

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:43 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — The death of former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger drew both admiration and scorn Thursday from political leaders around the world, highlighting the complicated legacy of Kissinger’s views about what it meant to serve America’s interests during the Cold War — and how the country should exert its influence.Kissinger, who died Wednesday at 100, was one of America’s most powerful diplomats. During his years serving under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, he shaped the country’s foreign policy in ways that led to breakthroughs, including normalizing U.S.-China relations and advancing detente with the Soviet Union.But during Kissinger’s tenure the U.S. also overlooked the rise of brutal regimes in other countries, and critics argue his approach ran counter to democratic ideals and left lasting damage throughout the world.President Joe Biden, who was a U.S. senator when he first met Kissinger, said, “Throughout our careers, we often disagreed. And...

Browns QB Joe Flacco takes starter’s snaps for second day in practice, likely to play against Rams

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:43 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson remained in concussion protocol Thursday, making it even more likely Joe Flacco will start Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams.The 38-year-old Flacco signed as a free agent with Cleveland last week as an insurance policy in case Thompson-Robinson struggled or got injured. The fifth-round pick suffered a concussion in the third quarter of last week’s loss in Denver.Flacco didn’t dress for that game and is still on the Browns practice squad. But with Thompson-Robinson not yet cleared, Flacco appears to be in line to become the fourth QB to start in 12 games for Cleveland this season.Flacco took the majority of reps with Cleveland’s starting offense for the second straight day in practice at UCLA. Thompson-Robinson hasn’t been ruled out yet.On Wednesday, coach Kevin Stefanski said Flacco had moved into the backup role ahead of P.J. Walker, who made two starts earlier thi...

Usual Mountain West power Boise State meets title game newcomer UNLV

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:43 GMT

Boise State (7-5) at UNLV (9-3) in the Mountain West Championship, 3 p.m. EST Saturday (Fox)Line: Boise State by 2½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Boise State 8-3WHAT’S AT STAKE?UNLV has never played in the Mountain West title game, so a victory would be another step in a history-making season for the program. A win would give Boise State its fifth conference championship, the most in the Mountain West. The winner will play in the LA Bowl on Dec. 16 against a Pac-12 Conference opponent.KEY MATCHUPUNLV WR Ricky White III vs. Boise State’s secondary. The Rebels are promoting White as an All-America candidate, a speedster who averages 17.2 yards a catch. He also catches passes in volume, with 76 receptions for 1,308 yards and seven touchdowns. It’s not a good matchup for Boise State, which is near the bottom of the national rankings in allowing 254.8 yards passing per game.PLAYERS TO WATCHBoise State: RB Ashton Jeanty. He is a dual threat who is second nati...

Biden lights the National Christmas Tree, taking his turn to bring holiday spirit to Washington

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:43 GMT

President Joe Biden speaks as first lady Jill Biden listens after lighting the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, near the White House, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)(AP/Andrew Harnik) President Joe Biden speaks as first lady Jill Biden listens after lighting the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, near the White House, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)(AP/Andrew Harnik) WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s President Joe Biden ‘s turn to bring some holiday spirit to the U.S. capital.The president and his wife, Jill, participated Thursday in the annual tradition of lighting the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, an area known as President&...

World Series champion Texas Rangers will return entire coaching staff next season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:43 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The World Series champion Texas Rangers will bring back their entire on-field coaching staff for manager Bruce Bochy next season. General manager Chris Young said Thursday he is excited to keep the entire group together after winning the franchise’s first World Series title in Bochy’s first season. It was the organization’s 63rd season overall and 52nd since moving to Texas.When Bochy was hired with a three-year contract last year, his Rangers staff included seven coaches who were already in the organization. The only newcomers other than Bochy were pitching coach Mike Maddux for his second stint in Texas and associate manager Will Venable. “I know Boch was very pleased with the staff that he inherited as he came in,” Young said. “A very talented staff. They did a tremendous job and they’ll all be back in their respective positions.”Third base coach Tony Beasley will return for his 10th season since first joining the Rangers in 2015 after Je...

Israeli military confirms release of 8 more Israeli hostages from captivity in Gaza Strip

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:43 GMT

A man smiles as he is welcomed after being released from prison by Israel, in the West Bank town of Ramallah, early Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. International mediators on Wednesday worked to extend the truce in Gaza, encouraging Hamas militants to keep freeing hostages in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners and further relief from Israel's air and ground offensive. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)(AP/Nasser Nasser) A man smiles as he is welcomed after being released from prison by Israel, in the West Bank town of Ramallah, early Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. International mediators on Wednesday worked to extend the truce in Gaza, encouraging Hamas militants to keep freeing hostages in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners and further relief from Israel's...

Denver weather: Light snow chances on Friday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:43 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay chilly heading into the weekend alongside the chance for some light snow showers Friday, with higher snowfall totals in the mountains through the weekend.A winter weather advisory will be in effect in the mountains Thursday evening through at least Friday night. Some 5-10 inches of snow is expected. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team The highest snow totals are possible above 8,500 feet, especially on slopes facing south and southwest. This could lead to slick road conditions and difficult travel.Pinpoint Weather: Winter weather advisory on Nov. 30 Weather tonight: Cloudy, coldThursday night, Denver will stay under a mainly cloudy sky. Temperatures will be cold but seasonal, falling to 20s degrees.Weather tomorrow: Snow showers, chillyFriday, Denver will see more clouds and the chance for a few snow flurries. Temperatures will only reach 40 degrees, which is almost 10 degrees below normal for this time o...

Video shown in murder trial shows Arvada Police trying to save officer's life

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:43 GMT

GOLDEN, Colo. (KDVR) — There were emotional and dramatic moments in the trial of the man accused of gunning down and killing an Arvada Police officer. Officer Dillon Vakoff died in the line of duty answering a call for help during a family disturbance in the fall of last year. New details unfolded Thursday about the shooting. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Officers described what happened when they arrived at the scene in Arvada on Sept. 11, 2022. Body-worn camera video was shown to the jury, and live-streamed audio conveyed dramatic moments the night of the shooting.Flowers and notes are left in remembrance of Officer Dillon Vakoff. (KDVR)'Shots fired! Shots fired!'“Show me your hands! Get on the ground right now! Get back! Get back!” Arvada Police Officer Daniel Garibay could be heard saying in the recording.Garibay, who testified Thursday, answered the call with Vakoff. They had gone to handle a family disturbance call involving cus...

Coats for Colorado campaign wraps up Thursday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:43 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) - It is the last day, but there is still time to make a positive difference in someone’s life. And all you need is a coat.The FOX31/Channel 2 News and Dependable Cleaner’s Coats for Colorado campaign is coming to a close today. Store manager Kasina Swartz has been working non-stop to process as many coats as possible. “We’re at 7,500 (coats) we’ve given away so far. Today we are expecting to give out 2,000,” said Swartz.The Coats for Colorado campaign is simple. Go into your closet and look for that winter coat you do not wear any longer. Then drop it off at any Dependable Cleaners. Download the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint Weather “An ideal one is with a functioning zipper, no holes, no tears and a hood to boot. That’s even better,“ said Swartz.Once your coat is collected, it is cleaned, sorted, and bagged. Then it is distributed to Denver metro area local nonprofits and charities, just in time to make a difference.Time may be running out, but the...

Encore Boston Harbor adds billions to the economy, almost 10k jobs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:43 GMT

A new report on the economic impact of Encore Boston Harbor shows the resort casino brought billions in economic activity to the region and created thousands of new jobs but also shifted hundreds of millions of dollars away from local businesses.Prepared by the UMass Donahue Institute’s Economic & Public Policy Research Group, the report, titled “Encore Boston Harbor, First Three and a Half Years of Operation: Economic Impacts Report,” was presented to the state’s Gaming Commission on Thursday.“Over my 40 years of experience in the gambling research field, this is really the most detailed look that we’ve got of what the economic impacts of a new casino are,” UMass Professor Rachel Volberg told commissioners.Focusing mostly on 2022, the first full year Encore was in operation without COVID-19 restrictions in place, the report uses government and company data to demonstrate that the casino had a net positive impact on the state’s economy, but shifted hundreds of millio...