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How Arlington National Cemetery is prepping for a busy Memorial Day weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:07 GMT

Preparations are well underway at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia for the busy Memorial Day weekend ahead.It’s Flags-In on Thursday afternoon. The public is invited to watch soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment carry out a more than 60 year tradition, placing American flags at each headstone.Along with Chris Belland, CEO of Historic Tours of America, Michael Stivala, president and CEO of Suburban Propane, placed a wreath at the grave site of President John F. Kennedy on Tuesday.Suburban Propane has an unusual connection to the 60-year history of the Kennedy grave site at Arlington.“In 1963, Jackie Kennedy, as a last minute decision, wanted to have the eternal flame at the grave site and it was about a day or so before the burial ceremony,” Stivala said.In the dark days following the presidential assassination in Dallas, with little time before the state funeral, the White House contacted Suburban’s facility in Rockville, Maryland.“We were ...

Reportan incendio en refinería Lázaro Cárdenas de Veracruz

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:07 GMT

(CNN) — La Secretaría de Protección Civil de Veracruz informó este miércoles a través de un comunicado que se registró un incendio en las instalaciones de la refinería Lázaro Cárdenas del Río, en la Colonia Obrera de Minatitlán, México.El incendio fue atendido por personal de Pemex, y se coordinan en el lugar del siniestro elementos de PC Estatal y municipales de Coatzacoalcos, Jáltipan y Minatitlán. Preliminar de incendio en instalaciones de PEMEX de Minatitlán A las 22:20 hrs se registra un incendio en las instalaciones de la Refinería Lázaro Cárdenas del Río en la Colonia Obrera de Minatitlán.— Secretaría de Protección Civil de Veracruz (@PCEstatalVer) May 24, 2023Las autoridades informaron que se logró evacuar a todo el personal y no se reportan heridos, al mismo tiempo que se consiguió controlar el fuego en la refinería.Hasta el momento se desconoce la razón del inicio del fuego en la refinería.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros....

La muerte de un viceministro ruso a su regreso de Cuba es el último incidente inexplicable que involucra a las élites de Moscú

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:07 GMT

(CNN) — Un político ruso murió, hasta el momento, por causas desconocidas después de enfermarse en un avión este sábado, la última de una serie de muertes misteriosas entre las élites rusas.El viceministro de Ciencia y Educación Superior de Rusia, Pyotr Kucherenko, de 46 años, murió este sábado cuando regresaba de un viaje a Cuba, informó el Ministerio.“Kucherenko se sentía mal mientras viajaba en un avión con una delegación rusa que regresaba de un viaje de negocios a Cuba. El avión aterrizó en la ciudad de Mineralnye Vody, donde los médicos intentaron ayudar”, dijo el ministerio en un comunicado publicado en su sitio web, y agregó que el ministro no pudo ser salvado.La familia de Kucherenko dijo que su muerte pudo deberse a una afección cardíaca, pero este miércoles se realizará un examen forense, según la emisora estatal Zvezda.Hablando con periodistas este martes, el portavoz del Kremlin, Dmitry Peskov, dijo que no estaba al tanto de la causa de la muerte de Kucherenko.El ...

Billions of robocalls from a single provider? What DC-area attorneys general are suing over

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:07 GMT

Top legal officials in 49 states accused a voice-over-internet service provider of “initiating and facilitating” billions of illegal robocalls, including some that allegedly used spoofed numbers made to look like they originated in government or law enforcement agencies.Michael D. Lansky, LLC, also doing business as Avid Telecom, now faces a lawsuit over its operations that allegedly included sending or transmitting 7.5 billion calls to numbers on the federal Do Not Call Registry.According to D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb, 8.6 million of the calls were placed to District residents.In Virginia, Attorney General Jason Miyares alleged that more than 325 million calls were made to residents and that scam calls about the Social Security Administration, Medicare and employment were among those made or transmitted.All of the allegations focus on calls made or transmitted between 2018 and 2023.According to Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, the complaint stated that Avid Telecom...

Diamondbacks take 4-game road win streak into game against the Phillies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:07 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks (29-20, second in the NL West) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (22-26, fourth in the NL East)Philadelphia; Wednesday, 1:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (6-2, 2.95 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 72 strikeouts); Phillies: Ranger Suarez (0-1, 10.50 ERA, 2.67 WHIP, eight strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Diamondbacks -118, Phillies -101; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Philadelphia Phillies looking to extend a four-game road winning streak.Philadelphia has gone 13-10 at home and 22-26 overall. The Phillies have gone 10-3 in games when they hit at least two home runs.Arizona has a 15-10 record in road games and a 29-20 record overall. Diamondbacks hitters have a collective .330 on-base percentage, the eighth-best percentage in MLB play.The matchup Wednesday is the third meeting between these teams this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Nicholas Castellanos has 16 doubles and five home runs for the Phillies. Bryson Stott is 12-for-39 ...

Cubs play the Mets leading series 1-0

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:07 GMT

New York Mets (25-24, second in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (21-26, third in the NL Central)Chicago; Wednesday, 7:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Kodai Senga (4-2, 3.77 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Cubs: Marcus Stroman (3-4, 3.05 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 51 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cubs -118, Mets -101; over/under is 6 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs face the New York Mets with a 1-0 series lead.Chicago has a 21-26 record overall and a 12-11 record at home. The Cubs have gone 18-11 in games when they record at least eight hits.New York is 13-15 on the road and 25-24 overall. The Mets are 18-9 in games when they record at least eight hits.The teams meet Wednesday for the second time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Ian Happ has 13 doubles, four home runs and 19 RBI for the Cubs. Christopher Morel is 14-for-41 with two doubles and eight home runs over the last 10 games.Pete Alonso has 18 home runs, 24 walks and 43 RBI while hitting .230 for the Mets. Starling Marte is...

Rockies host the Marlins, aim to extend home win streak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:07 GMT

Miami Marlins (24-25, third in the NL East) vs. Colorado Rockies (21-28, fifth in the NL West)Denver; Wednesday, 8:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (1-5, 5.21 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 54 strikeouts); Rockies: Karl Kauffmann (0-1, 8.31 ERA, 2.08 WHIP, four strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Marlins -145, Rockies +125; over/under is 11 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Miami Marlins.Colorado is 21-28 overall and 12-12 at home. The Rockies have gone 6-27 in games when they have given up a home run.Miami has gone 10-14 on the road and 24-25 overall. The Marlins have the 10th-ranked team ERA in the NL at 4.47.The matchup Wednesday is the third time these teams square off this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Charlie Blackmon has 12 doubles, a triple and three home runs for the Rockies. Elias Diaz is 14-for-37 with four doubles and a home run over the last 10 games.Luis Arraez has 10 doubles, a triple, a home run and 16 RBI f...

Ex-Sunrise police officer charged with child pornography investigated for attending child-focused event

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:07 GMT

A former Sunrise police officer who is facing child pornography charges is under investigation again after several people claimed they saw him at a party, where children were also in attendance.Among the rules put in place for the former Sunrise police officer, Carl Haller, he was to have no contact with minors and no internet.Haller paid a bond and had nothing to say as he left the Broward County Jail back in late February.The 39-year-old SWAT team member was accused of viewing child sexual conduct, compiling child pornography on a computer, and tampering with evidence.Haller was terminated by Sunrise Police last Thursday, but on Friday, he was seen at a Fraternal Order of Police event to benefit a Sunrise officer who is facing a health crisis. Haller apparently showed up. A picture of Haller was confirmed by three Sunrise city officials.The event was held at a pizza restaurant owned by Commissioner Joseph Scutto and was advertised as an all-ages event. There was a DJ, music, raffl...

Blake Shelton prepares to bid farewell to ‘The Voice’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:07 GMT

(CNN) — After 445 episodes, 23 seasons and 12 years, Blake Shelton is saying goodbye to “The Voice.”The country star, who has been a coach on the NBC singing competition series since its inception in 2011, marked his last taping on the show with an emotional Instagram post on his verified account on Tuesday, calling the moment “bittersweet.”“When we signed up for season 1, I don’t think any of us knew what this was going to be,” Shelton wrote. “These past 12 years I have made lifelong friends and memories.”One of those lifelong friends, of course, is wife and fellow “Voice” coach Gwen Stefani, whom he met on the show in 2014. The pair married in 2021.Shelton also made sure to acknowledge the up-and-coming singers he’s mentored during his “Voice” tenure, writing, “I’ve had the great opportunity to coach some really talented artists, 9 who have taken home #TeamBlake wins,” adding how nice it’s been to “watch these artists grow so much from the show.”“Thank you to everyone,” Shelton co...

Emma Heming Willis shares update on Bruce Willis’ health

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:11:07 GMT

(CNN) — Emma Heming Willis is sharing a family update.Heming Willis is married to actor Bruce Willis, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia earlier this year and has support from his family, which includes his 9-year-old daughter, Evelyn.Heming Willis took to Instagram with a video explaining the latest.“So I have to tell you this story, and I’m going to try and do it without crying,” she said. “Because when Evelyn told me this story, I was an absolute puddle.”She went on to explain their daughter had researched “fun facts about dementia” and had made a list at school for her dad.Heming Willis continued, “Now, that’s not funny, but it’s kind of funny. And she really is her father’s child because these two love some random facts. So I said to her, ‘Evelyn, we will always make sure daddy has a bottle of water in hand. Thank you for letting me know. But that is the most loving and compassionate thing that you can do is to be curious and educate yourself on your dad’s disease.’...