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A commercial fisherman in New York is convicted of exceeding fish quotas by 200,000 pounds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:49 GMT

CETRAL ISLIIP, N.Y. (AP) — A commercial fisherman accused of conspiring with others to sell 200,000 pounds (90,000 kilos) of fish in excess of legal quotas has been convicted in federal court in New York.Christopher Winkler, 63, of Montauk, was convicted Wednesday in Central Islip of one count of criminal conspiracy, two counts of mail fraud and two counts of obstruction of justice. Winkler, the captain of a fishing trawler called the New Age, was accused of falsifying records to sell illegal fluke and black sea bass worth nearly $900,000 between 2014 and 2017.“Fluke and black sea bass play a vital part in our marine ecosystem and quotas are designed to prevent overfishing and stabilize populations for the public good,” Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim said in a news release. “We will continue to seek justice against those who flout laws that protect fisheries and the fishing industry.”Winkler’s attorneys Richard Levitt and Peter Smith said the case was based on outdated li...

Von Miller says ‘safe bet’ he’ll make season debut for Bills against Jags in London

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:49 GMT

WARE, England (AP) — Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller says it’s a “safe bet” that he’ll make his season debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.Miller, who sustained a knee injury last November, said Friday there’s a “94 1/2 percent” likelihood of him suiting up at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.“I am excited to play American football in front this crowd,” said Miller, the NFL’s active leader in sacks.Miller’s return — even on a limited basis — could provide a boost for coach Sean McDermott’s defense after end Greg Rousseau was ruled out Friday because of a foot injury.McDermott had earlier said it was “one day at a time” with Miller, but the 13-year veteran was far more optimistic in a session with reporters that included him voicing various accents he’s encountered in his prior visits to the country.“It’s been a long road to recovery,” he said. “I’ve had two really good practices. Had a really good practice today. I think it’s a safe bet that ...

Md. community leaders push for housing, health care reform before Legislative Black Caucus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:49 GMT

Del. Jheanelle Wilkins (D-Montgomery) leads a press conference Jan. 25, 2023, as chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. (Maryland Matters/William J. Ford) Del. Jheanelle Wilkins (D-Montgomery) leads a press conference Jan. 25, 2023, as chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. (Maryland Matters/William J. Ford) More housing options should be available for formerly incarcerated citizens who are returning to communities, Qiana Johnson, who founded and runs Life After Release in Prince George’s County, told members of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.That’s why she advocates for state lawmakers to pass the Fair Chance in Housing Act, which became law in New Jersey two years ago. It prohib...

Manchester United to honor the wife of former manager Alex Ferguson. Cathy Ferguson has died at 84

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:49 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Flags at Old Trafford were lowered to half-staff Friday following the death of the wife of former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.Cathy Ferguson died at the age of 84, United said in a statement sent on behalf of the Ferguson family.She was described by the club as a “tower of strength for Sir Alex throughout his career.”Alex Ferguson quit as United manager in 2013 after more than 26 years in charge and said spending more time with Cathy and his family was one of the reasons behind his decision.Flags at Old Trafford were lowered as a tribute and the team will wear black armbands for the Premier League match against Brentford on Saturday. United’s women’s team will do the same in its match against Arsenal later Friday.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Abandonan a su suerte a decenas de gatos en el desierto de Abu Dhabi

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:49 GMT

(CNN) — Un grupo de residentes de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos encontró más de 140 gatos abandonados en un lote desierto en la capital Abu Dhabi, en un fenómeno que generó críticas de organizaciones internacionales de derechos de los animales y provocó una investigación gubernamental.Según Chiku Shergill, un residente de Abu Dhabi que participó en el rescate, se dejó que gatos de todas las razas, incluidas variedades no autóctonas como los persas, murieran atrapados en sus jaulas o vagaran por el desierto sin comida, refugio ni agua.Los animales fueron abandonados al otro lado de la carretera del refugio de animales de Abu Dhabi administrado por el gobierno en al Falah, una zona residencial de Abu Dhabi. El refugio le dijo a CNN que no estaba al tanto del incidente y se negó a hacer más comentarios.Los rescatistas contaron 50 gatos muertos en el lote y salvaron a 95 desde el 28 de septiembre. También se salvó un perro golden retriever y se encontró muerto un husky. A algunos de ...

Boca Juniors, finalista de la Copa Libertadores: ¿por qué lo que logró el equipo argentino es inédito?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:49 GMT

(CNN Español) — La década de los 2000 puso a Boca Juniors en lo más alto del fútbol mundial. El ciclo liderado por el mítico entrenador Carlos Bianchi, con jugadores de la talla de Juan Román Riquelme, Martín Palermo,  Óscar Córdoda y Mauricio Serna, entre otros, le dio al club argentino tres títulos de Copa Libertadores entre el 2000 y el 2003, más un subcampeonato, en 2004, tras caer en la final ante el Once Caldas, de Colombia.Esa era se extendió hasta 2007, cuando el conjunto xeneize levantó por última vez el tan preciado trofeo, aquel año conducido por Miguel Ángel Russo y comandado futbolísticamente por, tal vez, la mejor versión de Juan Román Riquelme (actual vicepresidente de la institución).Aquellos cuatro títulos continentales se sumaron a los dos triunfos más resonantes en la historia del club de la capital argentina, que ganó la antigua Copa Intercontinental ante el Real Madrid, en el 2000 (2 a 1, con dos goles de Martín Palermo), y al Milan, en 2003 (en tanda de p...

What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:49 GMT

FILE - Tatanka Gibson of the Haliwa-Saponi/Nansemond Tribal Nations leads attendees in song and dance during a gathering marking Indigenous Peoples Day at Penn Treaty Park, Oct. 11, 2021, in Philadelphia. Native American people will celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, through ceremonies, dances and speeches. The events across the United States will come two years after President Joe Biden officially commemorated Indigenous Peoples Day. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)(AP/Matt Rourke) FILE - Tatanka Gibson of the Haliwa-Saponi/Nansemond Tribal Nations leads attendees in song and dance during a gathering marking Indigenous Peoples Day at Penn Treaty Park, Oct. 11, 2021, in Philadelphia. Native American people will celebrate thei...

Highly anticipated WNBA Finals matchup between Aces and Liberty begins Sunday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:49 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty are poised to tip off their highly anticipated WNBA Finals showdown, a matchup of the preseason favorites projected to battle for the title.Both teams feature lineups comprised of MVPs, All-Stars and future Hall-of-Famers that dominated the regular season. With the title on the line, games are expected to be more competitive than the regular season blowouts — the closest outcome was nine points when they met.“This is kind of like our March Madness and anything goes,” Las Vegas forward A’ja Wilson said. “I don’t think you’ll see a lot of lopsided games because both teams are great and we’re playing at the right time. When we saw each other, some (players) were revving up, some were getting close to it, some were figuring it out. But I think now we’re all on the same page of where we are as a team.”History will be made no matter which team wins.The reigning champion Aces could become the first team ...

Temporada 2 de “Loki”: personajes, trama, episodios

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:49 GMT

(CNN Español) – La exitosa serie del universo de Marvel protagonizada por Tom Hiddleston regresa con más viajes en el tiempo, un poderoso villano y nuevas locaciones.Pasaron más de dos años desde la última vez que vimos al dios del engaño en la pantalla chica. Tras un final intrigante de la primera temporada, que introdujo a Kang el Conquistador como el nuevo gran villano del Universo Cinematográfico de Marvel (MCU, por siglas en inglés), hay mucha expectativa sobre la segunda temporada de la producción de Disney+.Lo que funciona se repite. Mobius (Owen Wilson, quien ha mostrado una afinidad especial con Hiddleston) y Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino) vuelven a ser personajes de peso en las aventuras de Loki con la Autoridad de Variación Temporal (TVA).Marvel produce muchas series para Disney+. ¿Diluye eso el “Trueno” de sus películas?Quienes son seguidores del MCU saben que los viajes temporales y entre dimensiones pueden resultar algo vertiginosos. “Loki” 2 se mantiene en esa velocidad p...

At least 115 bodies found at ‘green’ southern Colorado funeral home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:49 GMT

CAÑON CITY, Colo. (AP) — Police said Friday they have found at least 115 bodies at Colorado ‘green’ funeral home under investigation for improper handling of remains.Fremont County Sheriff Allen Cooper said they are coordinating with other agencies to determine if there is any wrongdoing.The Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado, performed “green” burials without embalming chemicals or metal caskets.The investigation centered on a building owned by the funeral home where local residents reported smelling a foul stench before police became involved. Ghost town discovered on Colorado’s Western Slope Deputies were called to the single-story building on Tuesday night in reference to a suspicious incident. Fremont County Sheriff’s Office investigators returned the next day with a search warrant and found the improperly stored remains.Authorities said Friday at the press conference they believe there is currently no health risk to the public. They declined to describe in de...