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FIFA threatens to suspend Brazil over confederation president’s removal by court

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:41 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — FIFA warned Brazil on Sunday it could suspend its national teams and clubs from international competitions if an intervention by its soccer body leads to the election of a new president in January. FIFA said in a letter to a Brazilian soccer executive that the country’s soccer body CBF could face suspension if it does not heed its call to wait and instead holds a swift election to replace Ednaldo Rodrigues as president regardless. The document was obtained by The Associated Press. A Rio de Janeiro court removed Rodrigues and all his appointees at CBF from office on Dec. 7 due to irregularities in his election last year. Brazil’s two highest courts upheld that ruling last week.Soccer’s governing body FIFA historically rejects government and third-party interference in its member associations, which ultimately could leave five-time World Cup winners Brazil out of major competitions until the crisis is solved.The Rio court ruling also named José Perdiz...

“Todos fuimos atacados”: al menos 68 muertos en ofensiva israelí en el centro de Gaza

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:41 GMT

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza — Al menos 68 personas murieron el domingo en Gaza en uno de los ataques más mortíferos de la guerra, mientras que 15 soldados israelíes perdieron la vida el fin de semana.Periodistas de The Associated Press en un hospital cercano observaron a palestinos desesperados cargar a los muertos, incluido un bebé, y a los heridos tras el ataque al campo de refugiados de Maghazi, al este de Deir al Balah. Una joven ensangrentada parecía atónita mientras revisaban su cuerpo en busca de huesos fracturados.Entre los 68 fallecidos hay al menos 12 mujeres y siete niños, según las primeras cifras dadas a conocer por el hospital.“Todos fuimos atacados”, dijo Ahmad Turokmani, quien perdió a varios familiares, entre ellos a su hija y su nieto. “No hay ningún lugar seguro en Gaza”.El Ministerio de Salud de Gaza informó en un principio que el número de muertos era de 70. El ejército israelí no comentó por el momento.Al acercarse la Nochebuena, el humo se elevaba sobre el asediado te...

Over 400 flights canceled, delayed at DIA on Christmas Eve

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – Many Holiday travelers who took a plane rather than a train or automobile to get home for the holidays experienced delays at some airports.The Denver International Airport experienced more than 300 delays and 20 cancellations by 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve, according to FlightAware. As of 8:30 p.m., 414 were delayed and 37 were canceled. Denver weather: Travel impacts on roads, at airports on Christmas Eve FOX31 spoke with passengers who said friends and family experienced delays on incoming flights from other cities.“The flight couldn't get to Springfield, where I was flying out of, until like 3 o'clock,” said one traveler.Many found creative ways to pass the time while waiting for their flights.“Just watch a little Netflix or you know, read some social media,” said one traveler who had waited for his flight in another city.They told FOX31 it was nothing in comparison to the last holiday season, where millions of Southwest passengers were stranded in airports across t...

Miramar Police officers stop by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital to deliver gifts in 15-year Christmas tradition

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:41 GMT

Miramar Police officers made a special Christmas Eve delivery to children spending the holidays at one South Florida hospital.‘Twas the day before Christmas, when all through Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, officers made smiles possible.Among those delighted by the visit from law enforcement bearing gifts on Sunday was patient Dollie Minich.“It definitely makes it a lot more special being in the hospital on Christmas. It makes it a lot better,” she said.Minich, 13, was thoroughly happy with her presents: a ring light, a karaoke machine and crafts.“I mean, of course you want to be at home, but they definitely can try to make it as fun as possible while you’re here,” she said.For Miramar Police Detective Carlos Villalona, being back in this hospital hits home.“My daughter passed away just a month shy of her second birthday,” he said. “We spent several Christmases here at Joe DiMaggio.”Villalona has vowed ...

Bailey Zappe leads Patriots on first game-winning drive 26-23 over Broncos

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:41 GMT

Patriots quaterback Bailey Zappe led his fist career game-winning drive on Christmas Eve night in an entertaining, up-and-down battle against the Broncos.The Patriots and Broncos were knotted at 23-23 when Zappe took over with 58 seconds on the clock. Consecutive runs from Ezekiel Elliott caused Broncos head coach Sean Payton to take two timeouts. Zappe then hit wide receiver DeVante Parker downfield for a 27-yard gain to put the ball at the Broncos’ 47-yard line. Zappe then hit Elliott for a 5-yard completion and tight end Mike Gesicki for 4 yards before spiking the football.Rookie kicker Chad Ryland, who had missed a field goal and extra point, nailed a 56-yard field goal to go up 26-23. The Broncos’ last-chance Hail Mary attempt fell incomplete, and the Patriots won to improve their record to 4-11 on the season. It was the ghost of what could have been haunting the Patriots on Christmas Eve night.Sunday night’s win started in the most predictable and inauspiciou...

Column: The Chicago Bears take care of business with a Christmas Eve defeat of the Arizona Cardinals

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:41 GMT

As the Chicago Bears tied a bow on their Christmas gift to the city — Sunday’s 27-16 victory over the Arizona Cardinals — they added a dash of valuable perspective. Yes, Chicago, there is meaningful progress being made.Believe it or not, this was the Bears’ fourth consecutive victory at Soldier Field. That’s a nice touch on a season propelling the team upward in the NFL hierarchy.That Sunday’s win came a week after a dispiriting defeat to the Cleveland Browns was also the latest testament to this group’s unity and mental toughness.“This is just about being resilient,” coach Matt Eberflus said. “There was an attention to detail on some things that we have to do better. And you have to do that in the fourth quarter. You have to bring it to the guys’ attention and the coaches’ attention and keep doing a better job.”Added defensive tackle Justin Jones: “This team is growing, man. We really are.”Sun...

4 takeaways from Chicago Bulls’ 109-95 loss, including losing the battle of the offensive boards and Max Strus’ big game

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:41 GMT

After weeks of an upward trajectory, the Chicago Bulls stumbled on a low-energy night in a 109-95 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.The Cavaliers were missing the majority of their starters due to injury, but the size of their secondary rotation was enough to disrupt the Bulls and snap a three-game winning streak. The Bulls still sit 10th overall in the Eastern Conference — a small but important step up in the standings.Here are four takeaways from the game.1. Offense is out of sync as 3-point shooting dips.After weeks of playing a high-tempo, high-assist style, the Bulls got stuck in a stymied offense against the Cavaliers. The ball moved more slowly as players such as Coby White struggled to find their shot from behind the arc.The Bulls went 8-for-35 (22.9%) from 3-point range. White went 0-for-8 in his first game without a 3-pointer since Nov. 17.“I hate to say it, but it’s just one of those games,” DeMar DeRozan said. “It felt like we had ...

Snow for Christmas in San Diego? Not for 130 years

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:41 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Dreaming of a white Christmas? Well you might have to go somewhere a bit colder. San Diego's forecast once again is calling for sunshine and near 70 degree temperatures on Christmas Day, allowing the city to maintain its streak of no snowfall. Probability of a white Christmas in San Diego (National Weather Service) Lightning tears through San Diego sky with Pacific storm National Weather Service San Diego posted on X on Christmas Eve that this Christmas will mark 130 years of no snow, since records began.On Christmas Eve in 1940, it rained nearly 4 inches in Chula Vista, the highest for any day on record and only the second time the city has seen that much rain in a single day, NWS posted on X. San Diego saw the brunt of the Pacific storm overnight. Here’s how much rain fell Fast forward to Christmas Eve 1987 when some areas in San Diego actually got some snow flurries, according to NWS, causing around $12 million in damage to avocado, strawberry, citrus and flowe...

Gunfire erupts at a Colorado mall on Christmas Eve. One man is dead and 3 people are hurt

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:41 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A man was fatally shot and three people were hurt as gunfire rang out at a shopping center in Colorado on Christmas Eve, police said Sunday. A fight broke out between two groups of people in the afternoon at the Citadel Mall in Colorado Springs and officers received a report of gunshots and responded, the Colorado Springs Police Department said in a series of posts on the social media platform X. One adult male was dead at the scene with a gunshot wound, and two more, each of whom had been shot at least once, were taken to hospitals in serious condition, police said. A female also was taken to a hospital with what were said to be minor injuries. Police said they detained “multiple people” and were “working to determine their involvement.”The mall was cleared and closed, police said, and there was no known continuing threat to the community.Colorado Springs is about 71 miles (114 kilometers) south of Denver.The Associated Press

Cohoes brings 42nd "Cheer for Children" with Santa

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:24:41 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -The Uniformed Fire Fighters of Cohoes are teaming up with Santa Claus to bring toys to all the good boys and girls of Cohoes. Santa’s number one elf, Jack, has been getting everything ready to help his community have a merry Christmas."We already distributed about 70 bags full of toys to the other families. This is just one of the many things that we do for the citizens of Cohoes," said Chairman of Cheer for Children, Jack Daigneault. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Families in need are encouraged to sign up for "Cheer for Children". In 2022, the program brought gifts to more than 300 children with the help of Santa. The man behind Christmas has a long night ahead of him."We’re making about six deliveries with my number one elf, Jack. Then I got to hit the road with the reindeer and off I go," explained Santa.Santa and his elves joined families inside to open presents. Both kids and parents were all smiles. Alli...