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Rand Paul Wants to End Undeclared War in Syria

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:48:39 GMT

Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul plans to force a vote this week on a joint resolution to remove all U.S. troops from Syria within 30 days, according to sources on Capitol Hill familiar with his plans.“The American people have had enough of endless wars in the Middle East,” Paul told The Intercept by email. “Yet, 900 U.S. troops remain in Syria with no vital U.S. interest at stake, no definition of victory, no exit strategy, and no congressional authorization to be there.”The U.S. conflict in Syria is just one of several forever wars — including conflicts in Niger and Somalia — that continue to smolder more than two decades after 9/11 and more than two years after President Joe Biden declared that, for the first time in 20 years, the United States was “not at war.” Heather Brandon-Smith, the legislative director for militarism and human rights for the Friends Committee on National Legislation, a Quaker group, welcomed Paul’s effort as a necessary check on the executive ...

4 DC-area hospitals land on US News list for best maternity care

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:48:39 GMT

Four hospitals in the D.C. area received “high performing” ratings in U.S. News & World Report’s best hospitals for maternity care rankings for 2024.The George Washington University Hospital, MedStar Georgetown Hospital, Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington and Inova Fair Oaks Hospital were all ranked highly for care related to child birth.“Best hospital for maternity care is a hospital that provides high-quality labor and delivery services for expectant parents with uncomplicated pregnancies,” said Jennifer Winston, a health data scientist at U.S. News.The rankings used data from 680 hospitals nationwide and combined them into a composite score. Some of the measures include C-section rates, newborn complication rates, breast milk feeding rates, elective delivery rates, birthing-friendly practices and transparency on racial/ethnic disparities, among others, according to a release from U.S. News.“If hospitals reach a composite score of at leas...

Powell Industries: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:48:39 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Powell Industries Inc. (POWL) on Tuesday reported net income of $26.4 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had profit of $2.17. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $1.95 per share.The energy equipment company posted revenue of $208.6 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $54.5 million, or $4.50 per share. Revenue was reported as $699.3 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on POWL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/POWLSource

Top Peruvian court orders release of former President Alberto Fujimori from 25-year sentence on human rights abuses

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:48:39 GMT

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Top Peruvian court orders release of former President Alberto Fujimori from 25-year sentence on human rights abuses.Source

Man believed to have fired shots before a Virginia house exploded died in the blast, police say

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:48:39 GMT

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The owner of a Virginia house that exploded as police tried to execute a search warrant is believed to have died in the blast, officials said Tuesday, as details emerged about numerous grievances he expressed against neighbors and others on social media and in lawsuits.James Yoo, 56, was identified by Arlington County Police Chief Andy Penn at a press conference as the person whose actions brought police to the home after he fired a “flare-type gun” from inside the house into the neighborhood more than 30 times. Penn said police responded to the house at about 4:45 p.m. Monday after reports of shots fired. When attempts to communicate with Yoo were largely unsuccessful, police obtained a search warrant. As officers breached the door to enter the home, the suspect fired multiple gunshots from within the house, Penn said. He said it wasn’t clear where in the house the shots were coming from or what the suspect was firing at.Soon after that, just before 8:30 p.m.,...

Hwang extends career-best scoring streak in Premier League to earn Wolves 1-0 win over Burnley

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:48:39 GMT

WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — South Korea striker Hwang Hee-chan extended his career-best scoring streak in the Premier League with the winning goal for Wolverhampton in a 1-0 victory over Burnley on Tuesday.Hwang moved onto eight goals for the campaign, with only compatriot Son Heung-min (nine), Mohamed Salah (10) and Erling Haaland (14) having scored more. He has as many goals in 15 league games this season as he scored in his first two Premier League campaigns combined.His latest goal was an opportunistic strike in the 42nd minute after Burnley midfielder Sander Berge lost possession with a heavy touch on edge of his own area as the visitors tried to play out from the back.Pablo Sarabia regained the ball, passed inside to Matheus Cunha and the striker teed up Hwang, who slotted a low finish past goalkeeper James Trafford.Coming off a 5-0 rout of Sheffield United over the weekend, next-to-last Burnley held its own at Molineux to suggest relegation is far from a certainty this seas...

Colorado's county clerks: Ballot initiative would radically change elections

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:48:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Colorado County Clerks Association is expressing concern about a ballot initiative proposal currently in process that would change how Colorado elections are run.The proposal would add rank choice voting for certain candidates, require tight deadlines to be met for counting votes and change how candidates can win a spot on the ballot, according to the association. The proposal comes from the wealthy former CEO of DaVita, Ken Thiry. Caraveo’s tranquilizer bill heads to Biden’s desk Thiry has filed three versions of his initiative, with goals to:Initiative 98: Move Colorado to an open primary system for the races of the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor, secretary of state, treasurer, attorney general, legislature, state Board of Education, and University of Colorado regent.Move the top four candidates from each open primary to a general election with ranked-choice voting.Require candidates to collect petition signatures to make the ballot (instead of a caucus a...

There are over 90,000 vacation homes in Colorado

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:48:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Over 90,000 homes in Colorado are classified as "vacation" homes as of 2022, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.Of the estimated 2.3 million homes that Colorado had as of 2022, just over 200,000 of them were what the Census Bureau defined as "vacant," meaning no one lived in them when the survey was done. These are the most expensive ZIP codes in Colorado There are a few different categories of vacant homes. These categories include homes and apartments for rent, of which there were 43,819 in 2022, and homes in the state that are vacant for personal or family reasons, of which there are 8,267.One category is specifically defined as "seasonal, recreational or occasional use" vacant homes, which most people colloquially call vacation homes. This category makes up the largest chunk of vacant homes nationwide, but the percentage varies from state to state.Colorado had an estimated 90,728 vacation homes in the state as of 2022, which accounts for 44% of the ...

Justin Rush, longtime FOX31 photojournalist, has died

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:48:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Justin Rush, who covered news in Colorado as a photojournalist at FOX31 and Channel 2 for nearly 20 years, passed away Monday night.He was beloved by those who worked alongside him and brought a unique creativity to the stories he covered. From 2018: Justin Rush explores the Clive Cussler auto museum "Justin was a wonderful storyteller and a good man. He was a part of so many big stories here. We will truly miss him," FOX31 News Director Brian Gregory said.Rush had connections across the city and state. His work spanned from unique, often untold stories, to investigative journalism, politics, sports and many of Colorado's biggest events."Justin was an amazing storyteller that inspired me every day, his attention to detail is what made him stand out among the others. The photojournalist staff is heartbroken and will miss Justin's leadership and smile," FOX31 Chief Photojournalist Isaias Medina said. Watch: Justin Rush's signature stories In his...

Photos: Country's first carbon-positive hotel will be in Denver

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:48:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — In the summer of 2024, Denver will have an eco-friendly hotel join its skyline.The building, originally the home of Colorado's first gas station, will be the first carbon-positive hotel in the United States, according to Aparium. Photos: Denver skyline to change in 2025 Every part of the Populus Hotel is designed to be carbon-positive.Populus city view by Studio GangPopulus Biophilic Architecture by Studio GangPopulus ariel roof view by Studio GangPopulus Standard Guest Room (Photo credit: Nephew)Populus Guest Suite with Unobstructed City Views (Photo credit: Nephew)Populus Lobby Entrance (Photo credit: Nephew)The design plan is to use low-carbon concrete for the outside of the hotel and recycled, locally sourced materials for the inside.For the first year, the hotel is planning on sourcing food through regenerative agriculture partnerships and landfill diversion programs with recyclable and compostable waste streams.The hotel has an insulated façade system, which ...