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When does APEC end?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:18:31 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Protesters shutdown the westbound lanes of the Bay Bridge Thursday morning as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit entered its sixth day. The conference is currently in full swing with its impacts being felt across the City of San Francisco. Protesters have assembled near the Moscone Center in an attempt to block the conference's CEO event.South of the city, in Woodside, protesters have also gathered near the planned location for a potentially historic meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping. APEC updates: Protest erupt in SF, Muni rerouted In San Francisco, the event has led to widespread street closures, Muni being rerouted, lane closures on the Bay Bridge and other disruptions. With all the impacts to the city and the region, the question on many people's minds is, when will it all be over?When does APEC end?APEC SF 2023 got underway on Saturday, Nov. 11 and will run through Friday, Nov. 17. President Biden arrived ...

With A’s moving to Las Vegas, a look at the history of MLB relocation over the past 70 years

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:18:31 GMT

The Oakland Athletics are firmly headed for Las Vegas after Major League Baseball team owners unanimously approved the sport’s first reloaction since 2005 on Thursday.It will be the A’s fourth city — from Philadelphia to Kansas City to Oakland to Las Vegas — the most in baseball’s history. Here’s a look at Major League Baseball teams that have moved cities since 1953.TBA: Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas After years of complaints about the Oakland Coliseum and an inability to gain government assistance for a new ballpark in the Bay Area, the A’s plan to move to a stadium to be built on the Las Vegas Strip with $380 million in public financing approved by the Nevada government. The A’s lease at the Coliseum expires after the 2024 season and it remains unclear where the team will play before a new ballpark opens, in 2027 at the earliest.2005: Montreal Expos move to WashingtonThe franchise became the Nationals after 36 years in Canada, leaving after declining...

Nuevos videos muestran a Alec Baldwin con un arma de utilería días antes del fatal tiroteo en el set de filmación de “Rust”

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:18:31 GMT

(CNN) —  Una serie de videos obtenidos en exclusiva por NBC News muestran al actor Alec Baldwin manejando al menos una pistola de utilería durante el rodaje de la película “Rust”, días antes de un tiroteo mortal en el set.En los videos, que parecen ser imágenes sin editar del western, se ve a Baldwin disparando una pistola mientras sale de una cabaña y corre por una zona montañosa rodeada de maleza.En uno de los videos, se ve a Baldwin interactuando con el equipo de rodaje, discutiendo los movimientos de su personaje, cómo se rodará la escena y cómo actuará él en ella.En otra escena, Baldwin está de espaldas, con un rifle a su lado, hablando con el equipo de rodaje.“Un momento, si voy a disparar a la derecha, ¿quieren ir hacia el otro lado de la cámara? No quiero disparar hacia ustedes”, dice el actor.Las imágenes, inéditas hasta ahora, muestran por primera vez a Baldwin trabajando con una pistola de utilería en el set de Nuevo México y fueron filmadas ...

David Cameron visits the Ukrainian port of Odesa, his first overseas trip as the UK’s top diplomat

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:18:31 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — David Cameron traveled Thursday to the Ukrainian port of Odesa in his first overseas trip as Britain’s new foreign minister, and pledged that the U.K. would continue providing military support until Ukraine is victorious in its war with Russia.Cameron, a former prime minister who returned to government in a surprise appointment Monday in a Cabinet shuffle, said he wanted to make Ukraine his first diplomatic destination, and met Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.“I admire the strength and determination of the Ukrainian people,” he told Zelenskyy in a video posted by the president.Cameron said the U.K. would continue to provide moral, economic and diplomatic support “but above all, the military support that you need not just this year and next year but however long it takes.”The two-day visit came as Ukraine faces several challenges on and off the battlefield. Zelenskyy has struggled to capture the world’s attention as focus has sh...

No. 24 Oklahoma State looks to bounce back from loss to UCF against Houston

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:18:31 GMT

No. 24 Oklahoma State (7-3, 5-2 Big 12, No. 23 CFP) at Houston (4-6, 2-5), Saturday, 4 p.m. EST (ESPN2)Line: Oklahoma State by 6 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Houston leads 10-9-1.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Oklahoma State, which is coming off a 45-3 loss to UCF, is in a four-way tie for second place in the Big 12 with Oklahoma, Iowa State and Kansas State. The Cowboys need a win to remain in the hunt for a place in the Big 12 Championship game. Houston needs to win its final two games to reach bowl eligibility.KEY MATCHUPOklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II against the Houston run defense. Gordon leads the country with 1,250 yards rushing and is averaging 125 yards per game. He has 17 carries of at least 20 yards this season, which also leads the nation. He’s looking to bounce back after being held to just 25 yards rushing against UCF. Houston allowed 204 yards rushing and two touchdowns against Cincinnati last week and has allowed an average of 165 yards rushing this ...

No. 4 Florida State to honor its seniors vs North Alabama in final home game

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:18:31 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Offensive lineman D’Mitri Emmanuel will be participating in the third senior night of his seven-year college career when No. 4 Florida State takes on North Alabama on Saturday.Emmanuel began his college career at Charlotte in 2017 and now is in his second season at Florida State. He is working toward a third bachelor’s degree.“I have been blessed to have all seven years,” Emmanuel said. “I had a senior night in Charlotte and then I had another one last year, just in case I didn’t get the waiver (from the NCAA). Just really grateful to be here, appreciate the moment, last one at Doak.”The 6-foot-9 Emmanuel has been a big part of the Seminoles’ offense, which is 13th in the Football Bowl Subdivision in scoring (38.3 points) and 17th in passing (291.1 yards) despite injuries at receiver and along the offensive line.Florida State (10-0, No. 4 CFP) will honor its seniors before their final home game, which comes against FCS opponent North Alabama (3-7). The Semin...

No. 14 Oklahoma carries Big 12 title game aspirations into clash with BYU

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:18:31 GMT

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Oklahoma has earned a second chance at potentially playing for another Big 12 Championship.The no. 14 Sooners (8-2, 5-2 Big 12, no. 14 in CFP) seemingly faded from contention for a Big 12 title game slot following back-to-back losses to Kansas and Oklahoma State. But a resounding victory over West Virginia last weekend, coupled with defeats for the Jayhawks and the Cowboys, created a brand-new jumble in the conference standings. Oklahoma now sits in a four-way tie with Oklahoma State, Iowa State, and Kansas State for second place behind Texas.It adds stakes to an otherwise unremarkable road trip to BYU.“We put ourselves in a tough position,” Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said. “That’s what I know. We don’t control our own destiny. But let’s focus on the finish. Let’s focus on this week. Let’s focus on the details and the DNA of this opponent.”The Sooners head west with an offense operating at peak efficiency again. Dillon Gabriel became the first Oklahoma player t...

USA Hockey names Brett Peterson general manager for the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:18:31 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — USA Hockey has named Brett Peterson as its general manager for next year’s IIHF Men’s World Championship.The organization announced the hire Thursday. Peterson, in his fourth season as an assistant GM with the NHL’s Florida Panthers, is believed to be the first Black executive to serve in that role for USA Hockey.“We are really excited to have Brett as the general manager of our men’s national team,” USA Hockey assistant executive director of hockey operations John Vanbiesbrouck said in a statement. “He has done a terrific job in helping build the Florida Panthers, and his extensive knowledge of the overall player pool in our country will be really beneficial in putting together our team for the world championship.”Peterson, 42, became the first Black assistant GM in the NHL when the Panthers hired him in 2020. The Northborough, Massachusetts, native previously served as Wasserman Media Group’s VP of hockey and was an NHLPA-cert...

Ex-Pentagon police officer gets 25 years for fatally shooting 2 men in parking lot in 2021

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:18:31 GMT

A still photo from a surveillance camera showing the April 7, 2021, shooting. (Courtesy Montgomery County State's Attorney) A still photo from a surveillance camera showing the April 7, 2021, shooting. (Courtesy Montgomery County State's Attorney) The former off-duty Pentagon police officer who fatally shot two men in the parking lot of his Takoma Park condo building in April 2021 has been sentenced to 25 years in prison on two counts of second-degree murder.David Hall Dixon, 42, opened fire on a car in the parking lot of the Takoma Park Overlook Condominiums in the predawn hours of April 7, 2021, firing five shots and fatally striking 38-year-old James Johnson and 32-year-old Dominique Williams.The sentence hande...

Bowl eligible already, Auburn hosts New Mexico State

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:18:31 GMT

New Mexico State (8-3) at Auburn (6-4), Saturday, 4 p.m. EST (SEC Network). Line: Auburn by 23 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Auburn leads 3-0.WHAT’S AT STAKE?The Tigers are already bowl eligible after three straight Southeastern Conference wins, but an upset loss would dampen the mood leading up to the Iron Bowl against Alabama. New Mexico State has clinched a spot in the Conference USA championship game against No. 25 Liberty and wants to extend a six-game winning streak. The Aggies are bowl eligible for a second straight season, something they haven’t done since the 1959-60 seasons.KEY MATCHUPBoth offenses are largely powered by running games and have mobile quarterbacks. Auburn is averaging 207 yards rushing with 19 touchdowns, and the Aggies are posting very similar numbers (206.1 yards, 18 TDs). Jarquez Hunter leads the Tigers with 745 yards while quarterback Diego Pavia tops New Mexico State with 705 yards and five scores. Monte Watkins has run for ...