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UK and EU seal the deal on post-Brexit Windsor Framework

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:51 GMT

LONDON — The U.K. and EU made official their new plan to ease post-Brexit trade tensions in Northern Ireland — despite ongoing objections from the region’s Democratic Unionist Party.A series of meetings in London Friday co-chaired by Maroš Šefčovic, the EU’s Brexit pointman, and James Cleverly, the U.K.’s foreign secretary, saw the formal adoption of the Windsor Framework after months of at-times-acrimonious talks.“These arrangements address, in a definitive manner, the challenges in the operation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland over the last two years and the everyday issues faced by people and businesses in Northern Ireland, while supporting and protecting the Good Friday or Belfast Agreement in all its parts,” a joint statement from the two men read. The breakthrough plan, unveiled last month, aims to resolve a host of issues with the post-Brexit setup governing Northern Ireland and to convince unionists in the region to return to its pow...

Off-duty pilot on Southwest flight steps in to help after pilot suffers in-flight medical emergency

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:51 GMT

(CNN) — An off-duty pilot who was a passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight stepped in to help the flight crew after one of the on-duty pilots had a medical emergency mid-flight.The incident began not long after Flight 6013 to Columbus, Ohio, took off from Las Vegas Wednesday, Southwest Airlines said. One of the pilots “needed medical attention,” the airline said.“A credentialed Pilot from another airline, who was on board, entered the Flight Deck and assisted with radio communication while our Southwest Pilot flew the aircraft,” said airline spokesperson Chris Perry. “We greatly appreciate their support and assistance.”A nurse who was also on board helped care for the pilot, the airline said, without releasing further details on the pilot’s condition.“The captain became incapacitated while enroute. He’s in the back of the aircraft right now with a flight attendant, but we need to get him on an ambulance immediately,”...

Police: Man arrested in connection with 2022 Roxbury homicide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:51 GMT

A man has been arrested in connection with a 2022 homicide in Roxbury, according to Boston Police. Police say James Morale, 26, of Boston was taken into custody Thursday night in connection with the murder of 31-year-old Bihlal Bell that took place in the area of 50 Orchard Park on April 11, 2022. Morale was arrested during a motor vehicle stop when officers discovered he had an outstanding murder warrant for his arrest. Police say he was placed into custody without incident and is facing multiple charges including murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition. Morale is expected to be arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court. Officers responding to a radio call for a person shot around 6 p.m. on April 11, 2022 found a man suffering from a gunshot wound, according to police. The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at (617) 343-4470. Those who wish to ass...

‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero to be released from Rwanda prison

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:51 GMT

 (CNN) — Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the Hollywood film “Hotel Rwanda” and had been sentenced to prison in Rwanda, has had his sentence commuted by the country’s President Paul Kagame after his request for clemency, officials in Rwanda said Friday.Rusesabagina was found guilty on terrorism-related charges in September 2021 and was sentenced to 25 years in prison.“Commutation of sentence does not extinguish the underlying conviction,” said government spokeswoman Yolande Makolo on Friday.“Rwanda notes the constructive role of the US government in creating conditions for dialogue on this issue, as well as the facilitation provided by the State of Qatar,” she added.Rusesabagina, who is a dual Rwandan and Belgian citizen and resident of the United States, will be released on Saturday along with 19 other people that had been convicted alongside him, Makolo told CNN.Rusesabagina was arrested by Rwandan authorities while he ...

Orioles name veteran right-hander Kyle Gibson opening day starter March 30 vs. Red Sox

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:51 GMT

The Orioles have an opening day starter.Veteran right-hander Kyle Gibson will start Baltimore’s first game March 30 against the Boston Red Sox, the Orioles announced Friday morning.“I’m excited to announce that Kyle Gibson’s going to be our opening day starter,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “It was fun to break the news to him a few days ago. This is going to be his second one, and what a great honor and he’s earned every bit of it. I’m happy to have him, happy he’s going to be out there for opening day.”While starting opening day wasn’t a goal of his coming into camp, Gibson said “it does mean a lot” to earn the opening nod.“I’ve only been in uniform one time [during a game] my entire career on the first day of the season,” Gibson said. “So, it is a big deal. It’s fun to be on the field for that first game,”The announcement is far from a shock. Gibson, 35, entered spring ...

3.5-magnitude earthquake shakes parts of San Diego County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:51 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Borrego Springs in San Diego County on Friday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The USGS reported the quake hit at 6:45 a.m., with a depth of about 7.5 miles. It reportedly occurred in Anza Borrego State Park. Is this San Diego’s rainiest ‘water year’ on record? According to "Did You Feel It?" responses on the USGS website, trembles from the quake were felt as far south as Chula Vista, as east as Indio and as west as Carlsbad.Here's a look at the USGS Community Internet Intensity Map as of 7:30 a.m. Friday.(USGS data map)There are no immediate reports of damages or injuries.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Man killed in two-car crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:51 GMT

SAN DIEGO — A man was killed Thursday after a two-vehicle crash in the Serra Mesa neighborhood, officials confirmed.The collision happened shortly before 12:30 p.m. in the area near Murray Ridge Road and Mission Center Road, City of San Diego spokesperson José Ysea said.According to the San Diego Police Department, a 53-year-old man was driving a Chevrolet pickup truck northbound on Mission Center Road when he lost control of the vehicle and spun into the southbound lane. At that time, a 31-year-old man driving a Land Rover LR3 in the southbound lane collided with the truck.Emergency crews attempted CPR on driver of the Chevrolet, who was found unconscious and not breathing. He was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, officials said. Kensington community calls for change after fatal crash The Land Rover driver was transported via ambulance to a nearby hospital with injuries suffered from the crash, Ysea said.The circumstances that led to the crash are still under ...

Rwanda says Rusesabagina of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ fame to be freed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:51 GMT

KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Rwanda’s government has commuted the sentence of Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda” for saving hundreds of countrymen from genocide but was convicted of terrorism offenses years later in a widely criticized trial.Government spokeswoman Yolande Makolo told The Associated Press on Friday that the 25-year sentence was commuted by presidential order after a request for clemency.Rusesabagina, a 68-year-old U.S. resident and Belgian citizen, is expected to be released on Saturday, she said.“Rwanda notes the constructive role of the U.S. government in creating conditions for dialogue on this issue, as well as the facilitation provided by the state of Qatar,” Makolo said. President Paul Kagame earlier this month said discussions were under way on resolving the issue.The case had been described by the United States and others as unfair. Rusesabagina disappeared in 2020 during a visit to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and appeared days later...

The latest developments on U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit to Ottawa

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:51 GMT

OTTAWA — The latest developments on U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit to Ottawa with first lady Jill Biden on Friday. All times eastern.10:30 a.m. The two Canadians who were imprisoned in China for nearly three years will be in attendance today as Biden addresses Parliament. Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig will also attend the gala dinner tonight.It will be the first public appearance for the two since they were released by China in September 2021, after spending more than a thousand days in prison.Ukraine’s ambassador in Canada, as well as ambassadors from the European Union and other G7 countries are also on the guest list for the address — as are a Ukrainian immigrant to Canada and workers from several Canadian companies, including steel giant Dofasco and rare earth elements mining company Cheetah Resources.–––10:05 a.m. Two university students from the state of Virginia who were jogging in front of the Parliament Buildings had no idea their president was in town, an...

‘Canada I am so sorry’, anthem singer forgets O Canada lyrics before Leafs game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:51 GMT

If you tuned in to the Toronto Maple Leafs game in Florida on Thursday night you may have noticed something was a little off with the Canadian national anthem.Ryan Michael James sang both the American and Canadian anthems before the game against the Panthers at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida. James appeared to forget some of the words during the first half of his rendition of O Canada, needing some assistance from the Canadian snowbirds in attendance to keep the song afloat.He tells Kiss 92.5 he was a last minute replacement and only found out he was singing hours before the puck dropped between the two teams.“I found out two hours before that I was actually going on,” he said. “I had two hours to learn the national anthem for Canada, of which I was not familiar with before doing the gig.”The replacement singer posted a shirtless selfie on Instagram approximately one hour before the game, with the caption: “Still trying to learn the words to ‘...