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Vikings will start Nick Mullens at QB for finale vs. Lions

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:19:58 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will start quarterback Nick Mullens in their final regular-season game, with their bid for the playoffs nearly exhausted by persistent problems at the vital position.Coach Kevin O’Connell announced his decision before practice on Wednesday. The Vikings play at Detroit on Sunday, needing a win and three other NFC games to go their way to convert a postseason long shot. Mullens replaced rookie Jaren Hall after halftime in last week’s loss to Green Bay, after an interception and a fumble by Hall each set up a Packers touchdown. That was the fifth quarterback switch in nine games for the Vikings, starting with the torn Achilles tendon for Kirk Cousins that uprooted everything.Hall was the first sub for Cousins, but a concussion forced him out of his first start. Joshua Dobbs gave the Vikings a brief spark, but he threw four interceptions in a loss to Chicago on Nov. 27 and was pulled from a scoreless game in his next appearance. Mulle...

Mexican authorities rescue 31 migrants abducted near the Texas border

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:19:58 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities on Wednesday rescued 31 migrants who had been abducted over the weekend by armed men near the border with Texas, officials said. Presidential spokesman Jesús Ramírez said via X that the migrants were now under government protection. The operation was carried out by the Tamaulipas state prosecutor’s office, the army and the national guard, he said. The rescue was confirmed by Interior Secretary Luisa Alcalde.Armed and masked men on Saturday stopped the bus on the highway that connects the border cities of Reynosa and Matamoros, Federal Security Secretary Rosa Icela Rodríguez said. They made all 36 people aboard get off and then took 31 of them away in five vehicles.The abducted migrants were from Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Honduras and Mexico, she said. Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday that four Colombians were among the abducted.Rodríguez said Wednesday that the search for the abductees included tracking their cell phones...

What’s known so far about the deadly explosions in Iran

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:19:58 GMT

At least 95 people were killed in Iran Wednesday after back-to-back explosions at an event commemorating the 2020 slaying of a prominent general by the United States, Iranian officials said. More than 210 people were wounded in the attack, for which there was no immediate claim of responsibility.Here’s what else is known — and what remains unclear — about the explosions: • Authorities initially said the twin bombings killed at least 103 people, but the death toll was later revised lower because some names had been counted twice. At least 211 were wounded, and dozens remained in critical condition, officials said.• The attack is the deadliest to strike Iran since its 1979 Islamic Revolution.• The second explosion occurred about 20 minutes after the first, which is often a technique used by militants to harm both civilians and emergency responders after an initial assault.• The attack came during commemorations for the fourth anniversary of the killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the he...

Trump appeals Colorado ballot ban to Supreme Court

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:19:58 GMT

Former President Trump on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to overturn a Colorado court’s landmark ruling disqualifying him from the state’s 2024 Republican primary ballot under the 14th Amendment’s insurrection ban.The appeal likely sets up an extraordinary battle at the nation’s highest court, which has never ruled on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. That clause, added after the Civil War, blocks anyone who swore an oath to “support” the U.S. Constitution but “engaged in insurrection” against it from holding federal office. “The Colorado Supreme Court has no authority to deny President Trump access to the ballot,” Trump’s attorneys wrote in the petition. “By doing so, the Colorado Supreme Court has usurped Congressional authority and misinterpreted and misapplied the text of section 3.”Trump’s petition asks that the Supreme Court agree to take up the case and immediately reverse the Colorado ruling in a summary decision without oral argument or extensive briefing. The o...

Denver nears housing oversupply, potential pricing drop: report

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:19:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The annual rental report by Zumper, a privately owned rental platform in North America, shows that some cities, including Denver, are nearing an oversupply of housing, and prices could drop because of that.Zumper surveyed 7,656 renters from August through September 2023 from all 50 states and Washington D.C. for its report. FOX31's Denver Guide Events, things to do, FAQs about living in Denver Want to ice skate on a Denver pond? Not so fast .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} What would you put on Denver’s 2024 bingo card? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Why you should keep your Christmas lights up through the end of January .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Read more from The Denver Guide ...

Person of interest wanted in Walmart carjacking in Centennial

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:19:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office is hoping the public can help identify a woman in connection to a Tuesday carjacking.According to the agency, the carjacking took place at Walmart at 10900 E. Briarwood Ave. in Centennial. FOX31 previously reported that a deputy in the area saw people running and a 911 call was received at the same time of shots fired at the automotive shop. Police: Bystander shoots at carjacking suspect outside Centennial Walmart Police told FOX31's Andrea Henderson that a woman was carjacked at gunpoint near the automotive portion of the store. The victim ran into the store for help, and another customer ran outside and fired shots at the suspect and the stolen car.Another person jumped into the carjacked vehicle as the suspect drove away. That person is considered a person of interest and law enforcement hope to identify her. She is pictured below.Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office is seeking information about the woman, seen here on surveilla...

Denver weather: Turning chilly with a few chances for light snow

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:19:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Pinpoint Weather team is tracking an incoming storm from the West Coast that will arrive in Denver weather on Thursday with more clouds, chilly temperatures and a chance for snow.The storm will move south of Colorado, giving southern parts of the state the best chance for accumulating snow. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team Some light snow will move into southern metro areas late on Thursday with light accumulation possible. Areas from Denver to the north will likely not see accumulation.Possible snow totals across Colorado on ThursdayPossible snow totals along Front Range ThursdayWeather tonight: Increasing clouds and coldAs the storm from the west heads to Colorado overnight, skies will turn cloudy. The wind will be light and from a generally southerly direction. There could be some patchy fog on the far Eastern Plains closer to the Kansas border.Temperatures will be cold with overnight lows in the teens and low 20s.Overnigh...

Police search for suspect accused of stealing and killing horses in SW Miami-Dade

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:19:58 GMT

A horse owner in Southwest Miami-Dade is asking for the community’s help in finding the person behind the slaughter of two of her animals. According to Miami-Dade Police, the horses were last seen on Tuesday night and were reported missing on Wednesday morning by the owner.Hours later, the horses were found dead.The owner, Marte Insignares, said this is not the first time the horses have been stolen in the last few weeks. She said the horses were her world. “Anyone who knows me, knows my horses are in my breathing space, almost,” she said. Insignares said that whoever killed her horses had a plan. She said the perpetrator cut holes through her fence and stole the horses before killing them right across the street. “I’ve been out here for 25 years, never thought it could happen to me,” she said. “I thought I was safe. I had the lights, the cameras, the dogs. I moved out here to keep my horses safe, and it happened to me.” Insignares and...

Chicken Parmesan / Rao’s, Miami Beach

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:19:58 GMT

Start off the new year with an old Italian classic. That’s what’s cooking tonight as we grab a Bite with Belkys.The Chef: Michael WesleyThe Restaurant: Rao’s, Miami BeachThe Dish: Chicken ParmesanIngredients:4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts1 cup all-purpose flour4 large eggs3/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese1/4 cup plus 2 tsp chopped fresh Italian parsleyKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper2 cup plain bread crumbs1 cup vegetable oil4 cups marinara sauce1 1/2 lbs fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/8 inch slicesMethod of Preparation:Pound the chicken to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.Pour the flour into a wide, shallow bowl or shallow baking pan. Lightly dredge chicken in the flour and place on a plate lined with parchment paper.Line a platter with parchment paper and set aside.In a medium mixing bowl, combine the eggs, 1/4 cup of the grated cheese, and 2 tsp of the parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Whisk until well-blended. put the bread crumbs...

Former pro boxer Jarrell Miller arrested in Hollywood, accused of carjacking at dealership

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:19:58 GMT

A former boxer was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly stealing a truck from a dealership in Hollywood.According to Hollywood Police, the incident happened at Haims Motors dealership along the 2800 block of North State Road 7. An employee of the dealership told detectives that a woman came up to him and said she had left her cellphone inside the truck that was recently repossessed by the dealership. The employee grabbed the keys of the black Dodge Ram to help the woman get the cellphone. That’s when, the employee said, Jarrell Miller grabbed him from behind, placed him in a chokehold and demanded the keys.The victim said Miller, 35, slammed him to the ground and then grabbed the keys and fled in the truck. Police said Miller did not know that the truck had a tracker inside, prompting detectives to locate the truck and arrest Miller in the area of Griffin Road. Miller appeared in bond court on Wednesday where he was charged with carjacking without a weapon and burglary with assa...