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Ecuador police deactivate explosive device taped to guard

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:57 GMT

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Police successfully deactivated a vest-like explosive device Thursday that an unknown number of people allegedly had taped to the chest of a security guard at a jewelry store in Ecuador’s main port city.The guard was uninjured. Authorities would question him to try to locate any suspects, said Francesco Tabacchi, governor of the state of Guayas, which includes the city of Guayaquil.Authorities did not provide additional details, including a possible motive. Local news outlets showed traffic in the area was interrupted while the guard, wearing a white shirt and dark pants, walked nervously with what appeared to be sticks of dynamite on his chest.Police tweeted a video showing an officer in a bomb disposal suit and the security guard no longer carrying the device, which was detonated nearby without incident.The event was followed minute by minute through social media and local news outlets. Source

Trump indicted in Stormy Daniels hush money case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:57 GMT

Former President Trump was indicted on criminal charges in New York on Thursday for his role in organizing hush money payments made to an adult film star during his 2016 campaign.The history-making indictment marks the first time a president has been charged in a criminal matter and comes as several law enforcement entities are investigating Trump’s conduct in numerous probes.The charges laid out in the indictment remain unclear.Trump will be arraigned next week, according to a source close to the former president, appearing in court so the charges against him can be read aloud.The indictment, which remains under seal, follows an investigation by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) that centered on a $130,000 payment fixer Michael Cohen made to adult film star Stormy Daniels shortly before the election.More on Trump indictment from The Hill:Trump lashes out at indictment, says he’s ‘completely innocent’READ: Trump’s response to indictment in hush money case‘It’s embarrassing...

Trump lashes out at indictment, says he's 'completely innocent'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:57 GMT

Former President Trump lashed out on Thursday after he was indicted in an alleged hush money scheme, maintaining his innocence and accusing Democrats and law enforcement officials of “weaponizing our justice system to punish a political opponent.”“This is Political Persecution and Election Interference at the highest level in history,” Trump said in a statement. “From the time I came down the golden escalator at Trump Tower, and even before I was sworn in as your President of the United States, the Radical Left Democrats - the enemy of the hard-working men and women of this Country - have been engaged in a Witch-Hunt to destroy the Make America Great Again movement.”“The Democrats have lied, cheated and stolen in their obsession with trying to ‘Get Trump,’ but now they’ve done the unthinkable – indicting a completely innocent person in an act of blatant Election Interference,” he added.The former president's comments came within minutes of reports that a grand jury in Manhattan had ...

Donald Trump indicted: Colorado elected leaders react

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Donald Trump was indicted Thursday, according to his lawyer, making him the first former U.S. president charged with a crime.The indictment is for the Republican's alleged role in organizing hush money payments made to an adult film star during his 2016 campaign, according to a source familiar with the proceedings. Trump indicted in Stormy Daniels hush money case Colorado voters have elected leaders from both sides of the aisle, and their statements will be added below as they become available.Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO6)“Today is a somber day for our nation. Former President Trump’s indictment reminds us that no one is above the law and that we are all afforded due process and equal protection under the law."As we see this process unfold, I hope Americans can find faith in our judicial system and take heart in knowing justice benefits us all.”Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO3)"BREAKING: Trump has been indicted! This is another political witch hunt targeting the people’s Pres...

Aurora community center raising funds for halal beef for Muslim families

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:57 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- The Village Exchange Center is trying to get funds together to help those of the Islamic faith for Ramadan.The community center has been serving immigrant and refugee families in Aurora since 2017. Its main recourse is being “the village pantry,” which provides food to those communities. The center is working toward buying an entire halal cow to feed those of the Islamic faith it helps. Frankie Angulo-Olaiz, the director of programs and operations said, “we provide ingredients to make a meal and because of their dietary restrictions they also want to live and eat healthy and part of our work at the Village Exchange Center is health equity, so that’s part of our be able to access culturally appropriate foods is really important to them and to us.” Injured dog found after possible coyote attack in Boulder, officials looking for owner Halal, which means it is permitted under Islamic law, comes during Ramadan when those of the Islamic faith celebrate prayer, re...

DPS board president: Anderson violated several board policies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Public Schools Board of Education president said Vice President and Director-At-Large Auon’tai Anderson violated numerous board policies, according to a memo sent on Wednesday. Xóchitl Gaytán, board president and district 2 director, cited several violations in the correspondence including disclosing private information, misrepresenting the board and breaking the chain of command.Gaytán claims Anderson divulged information that came out in the executive session behind closed doors. "Specifically, naming the Mayor’s private communication with the Superintendentregarding the creation of an Executive Order to address school safety," the memo reads. Gaytán said in the memo that due to Anderson's actions, the board is now subject to at least two CORA (Colorado Open Records Act) requests as of Monday. Petition for DPS board to resign or face recall election Anderson is also accused of misrepresenting the board by not prefacing in a press conference and media...

Abroad and in US, indictments and prosecutions of leaders are not uncommon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- They may be historical for an ex-president, but by no means are indictments and prosecutions unheard of for U.S. federal leaders or for national executives worldwide. Former President Trump was indicted on criminal charges in New York on Thursday for his role in organizing hush money payments made to an adult film star during his 2016 campaign, according to a source familiar with the proceedings.The history-making indictment marks the first time a president has been charged in a criminal matter and comes as several law enforcement entities are investigating Trump’s conduct in numerous probes. Trump indicted in Stormy Daniels hush money case World leaders have been charged and/or convicted of everything from coups to sex with minors to corruption in the last 15 years alone -- these include former Bolivian Interim President Jeanine Anez, former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, former French President Ni...

Jurors rule in Gwyneth Paltrow's favor in ski crash case after weeklong trial in Utah

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:57 GMT

NOTE: This story is being updated in real-time. Please refresh to get the latest.PARK CITY, Utah (ABC4) -- Jurors in Park City, Utah, ruled in favor of Gwyneth Paltrow in the eight-day trial over a 2016 ski crash at Deer Valley Ski Resort, awarding her $1 this afternoon, March 30.The jurors ruled that plaintiff Terry Sanderson was 100% responsible for the crash, despite his claims that Paltrow crashed into him on the slopes, resulting in his four broken ribs and a possible concussion. Paltrow's $1 award for damages came from her countersuit to Sanderson's. Paltrow's defense team argued that Sanderson actually crashed into Paltrow and any injuries he sustained were his own fault.The verdict came only three hours after closing arguments wrapped.Jurors had to rely on the testimony of expert witnesses who were not on the scene and conflicting eyewitnesses who were. Either way, very scant evidence exists from the actual crash. While there was a lot of discussion about possible GoPro came...

Vote now for Colorado's best burger: Round 2 of Big Burger Bracket

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- After hundreds of people cast more than 9,000 votes across all of the matchups, the Big Burger Bracket is down to 32 spots in the search for Colorado's favorite.>> Vote now: Big Burger BracketSecond round voting runs through Friday at noon, with daily rounds continuing until it's time to vote for a winner on Monday.A handful of places received more than 200 individual votes in the first round, including Crown Burgers, Hamburger Mary's, and My Brother's Bar, all in Denver. Also raking in over 200 votes were Big Al's Burgers and Dogs in Fort Collins, Bob's Atomic Burgers in Golden, Bud's Cafe & Bar in Sedalia and The Cherry Cricket.The initial 64 places were selected through Google reviews in early March. A search was done for the highest rated burgers in each Colorado county. Any location which had at least 4.5 stars and 900 total reviews was included in the bracket. Any restaurants with more than one location were included once on the bracket, using the hi...

Dog believed to be used in dog fights recovering after being found injured in Homestead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:57 GMT

A dog saved from a life of being attacked by other canines is being cared for after he was found in poor shape in a Homestead neighborhood.When Champion was found, he was barely able to move, exhausted and covered in scars and sores, all signs that point to dog fighting. “I think he was definitely used for bait,” said Cindy Mucciaccio with iHeart Animal Rescue. “I think that he has had a horrible life.”Mucciaccio and iHeart Animal Rescue stepped up to help the 2-year-old dog after he was dumped and left to die.Champion was initially spotted Sunday night on a Ring doorbell camera outside of a home in Homestead. The next morning, he was still hanging around the residence.When rescuers arrived to help, he was hiding under a vehicle.“He was not able to walk. He couldn’t put pressure on his back legs,” said Mucciaccio.Volunteers with iHeart Animal Rescue took the dog to Knowles Animal Clinic in Southwest Miami-Dade.“His injuries are bite ma...