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'I'm gonna kill your children': Florida man threatened Swalwell and his family, DOJ says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:30:50 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- A Florida man was accused of threatening to kill Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and his family, according to federal court documents. Prosecutors allege Michael Shapiro, 72, of Greenacres, left several profane voicemail messages for a lawmaker's D.C. office on Dec. 19, which included violent threats. Adam Schiff lands United Farm Workers endorsement in Salinas "Hey mother-[expletive], you [expletive] Chinese spy," Shapiro said, according to court documents filed in the Southern District of Florida last week. "You mother-[expletive], I'm gonna come after you and kill you, [N-word]." Swalwell is not named in the criminal complaint, but confirmed he is involved with the investigation in a social media post Wednesday."No threat is going to stop me from representing my constituents," Swalwell wrote in a post on X. "MAGA Republicans have chosen violence over voting and this is what it looks like. But I’m not going away and neither should you."Prosecutors allege Sha...

Iran suspects suicide bombers launched attack killing 84 as purported Islamic State claim circulates

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:30:50 GMT

Families of victims of the explosions gather at the courtyard of a hospital in the city of Kerman, about 510 miles (820 kilometres) southeast of the capital Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Two bombs exploded Wednesday at a commemoration for a prominent Iranian general slain by the U.S. in a 2020 drone strike, Iranian officials said, as the Middle East remains on edge over Israel's war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. (Sare Tajalli, ISNA via AP)(AP/Sare Tajalli) Families of victims of the explosions gather at the courtyard of a hospital in the city of Kerman, about 510 miles (820 kilometres) southeast of the capital Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Two bombs exploded Wednesday at a commemoration for a prominent Iranian general slain by the U.S. in a 2020 dr...

Culpeper police investigate ‘swatting’ call reporting hoax triple homicide

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:30:50 GMT

Culpeper law enforcement are searching for answers after a hoax call sent them to a home with a seemingly triple homicide.On Dec. 29, at approximately 6:17 p.m., the Culpeper County E-911 Center received a non-emergency phone call from an anonymous male subject. The man on the phone alleged that he had just fatally shot three family members at a residence in the 1800 block of Piccadilly Circus, according to a news release from Culpeper Town Police. After a brief conversation with the dispatcher, the caller hung up and did not answer call backs.The Culpeper Police Department and the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area and began coordinating emergency medical services in preparation for the state of the scene.Once at the residence, officers established a security perimeter and began to evacuate neighbors. The family inside the suspected house were contacted and removed. After the residence was cleared, nothing was found on scene that matched the information provided...

American defender Miles Robinson signs with Cincinnati, leaving Atlanta

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:30:50 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — U.S. national team defender Miles Robinson signed a one-year contract with Major League Soccer’s Cincinnati, leaving Atlanta after seven seasons.The deal includes a team option for 2025, Cincinnati said Wednesday.The 26-year-old has 27 international appearances. He started 11 of 14 qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup but missed the tournament after rupturing his left Achilles during a game with Atlanta on May 7, 2022.Robinson returned to action with Atlanta last Feb. 25 and played in 27 league games during the 2023 regular season.His 117th-minute goal lifted the United States over Mexico 1-0 in the final of the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Rusia parece avanzar en negociaciones para comprar misiles balísticos a Irán, según funcionario de Estados Unidos

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:30:50 GMT

(CNN) — Rusia parece estar avanzando en sus planes de comprar misiles balísticos a Irán, dijo un funcionario de Estados Unidos a CNN, a medida que Moscú intensifica sus ataques con misiles contra objetivos en toda Ucrania.Las negociaciones rusas para adquirir los misiles balísticos de corto alcance de Irán “están avanzando activamente”, dijo el funcionario, citando inteligencia estadounidense recientemente desclasificada. El funcionario señaló una reunión entre militares iraníes de los Cuerpos de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica de Irán (IRGC, por sus siglas en inglés) y el ministro de Defensa ruso Sergei Shoigu en Irán en septiembre, donde los iraníes mostraron a los rusos su misil balístico de corto alcance Ababil y otros sistemas de misiles.Investigación asegura que Rusia fabrica su propia versión de los drones iraníes Shahed“Este acontecimiento supuso la primera exhibición pública de misiles balísticos ante un alto cargo de Moscú que visitaba Irán desde...

Estos son los aumentos de precios de enero en Argentina

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:30:50 GMT

(CNN Español) — Con el comienzo del nuevo año y la vigencia de las medidas dispuestas por parte del Gobierno de Argentina, enero empieza con aumentos en diferentes rubros, que alimentarán la inflación mensual en el país.Algunas de las subidas ya estaban previstas antes de la entrada en vigor del decreto de necesidad y urgencia (DNU) anunciado por el presidente Javier Milei el 21 de diciembre y otras forman parte del paquete de medidas dispuesto por la actual administración, la cual es considerada controvertida ya que muchos sectores la acusan de inconstitucional y que desregula la economía con la modificación y derogación de ciertas leyes.La justicia de Argentina suspendió la reforma laboral del presidente Javier Milei, pero el gobierno apeló y crecen las dudas sobre su vigenciaEntre los rubros con aumentos confirmados para enero, los más destacados son los siguientes:PrepagasEmpresas de medicina prepaga confirmaron a mediados de diciembre un aumento en torno al 40% en el valo...

Top 10 cars stolen in Colorado in 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:30:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado continues to deal with motor vehicle theft and new preliminary data shows which types of cars were stolen the most in 2023.The data comes from the Colorado State Patrol's Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority. These numbers are as of November 2023. While the data does not yet encompass the entirety of 2023, CATPA said it is unlikely the list will change drastically once the December numbers are added. Person of interest wanted in Walmart carjacking in Centennial Here are the top 10 most stolen cars in Colorado as of November 2023:Hyundai ElantraChevrolet Silverado Hyundai Sonata Ford F-150Kia SportageFord F-250 Kia Optima Hyundai Tucson Honda CivicKia SoulCATPA notes that this data is sourced from the Colorado Stolen Vehicle Database Repository which is provided by law enforcement's reporting of stolen vehicles to the Colorado Crime Information Center. The data may differ from the National Incident-Based Reporting System or the ...

LIVE: Police say multiple people shot at Iowa high school; suspect is dead

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:30:50 GMT

PERRY, Iowa (WHO) – The suspect in a Perry, Iowa, high school shooting is dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, law enforcement told The Associated Press.Multiple people were shot at Perry High School on Thursday morning, according to Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante.Law enforcement was notified about an active shooter at the school at 7:37 a.m. When emergency responders arrived, they found multiple gunshot victims.At a news conference Thursday morning, Infante said it was unclear how many victims were shot and the extent of their injuries but that the threat was over and there was no danger to the public.NBC News reported that the shooter may have been a student.At least three others were injured, including two students and an administrator.Nexstar's WHO spoke with a representative for UnityPoint Health in Des Moines who confirmed they were treating two victims with gunshot wounds at Methodist Medical Center.Thursday was the first day back for students from the winte...

Bicyclist killed in Commerce City crash on Highway 2

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:30:50 GMT

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (KDVR) — Police say a cyclist was killed after a crash on Colorado Highway 2 on Wednesday night in Commerce City.It happened in the 6400 block of Highway 2, according to the Commerce City Police Department. FOX31 was at the scene before 10:30 p.m. and saw police actively investigating. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox A police spokesperson said the male victim who died was on a bike. Highway 2 was fully closed for the investigation.Police did say the driver stayed on scene, and do not suspect speeding or alcohol were involved in the crash.

ISIS claims responsibility for deadliest attack in Iran since 1979 revolution

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:30:50 GMT

(CNN) — ISIS has claimed responsibility for the deadly twin blasts near the burial site of slain military commander Qasem Soleimani in southern Iran.At least 84 people were killed and 284 injured in the blasts on Wednesday, state-run news agency IRNA reported, in what was the deadliest attack in Iran since its 1979 revolution.ISIS issued a statement on Thursday – more than 24 hours after the explosions – claiming two suicide bombers had detonated their explosive vests as Shiite mourners gathered for the fourth anniversary of the assassination of Soleimani near his grave in his hometown of Kerman.The group offered no further proof and their account of the blasts differ from that given by Iranian media and officials.Iran’s interior minister said the two blasts happened in short succession, with the second, deadlier blast coming as others rushed to help the wounded.Another state media outlet, IRINN, said the first explosion was caused by a bomb placed in a suitcase inside a car and app...