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Biden Administration Splits on Prosecuting Russia for War Crimes in Ukraine

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:55:47 GMT

Twenty years after the United States invaded Iraq — an act of aggression that paved the way for war crimes there — Pentagon officials have sought to block the Biden administration’s efforts to aid the International Criminal Court’s investigation of war crimes committed by Russia during its yearlong invasion of Ukraine.Neither the U.S. nor Russia are members of The Hague-based international court, whose jurisdiction includes war crimes and crimes against humanity. Ukraine is not a member either, but it has granted the court authority to investigate crimes committed on its territory. The U.S. government has long held a hostile stance toward the ICC, at first fighting to restrict its mandate and later fiercely opposing investigations into itself and its allies, including Israel. As The Intercept reported, the U.S. went to great lengths to derail an investigation of crimes committed in Afghanistan by U.S. forces and the U.S.-supported former Afghan government.The ICC’s inability to hold...

UK, German fighter jets intercept Russian plane near Estonia

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:55:47 GMT

LONDON (AP) — British and German air force fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a Russian aircraft flying close to Estonian airspace, the U.K. defense ministry said Wednesday, amid mounting concerns about confrontation in the skies near Russia and Ukraine.The U.K. and Germany are conducting joint air policing missions in Estonia as part of NATO efforts to bolster its eastern flank in response to Russia.Britain’s defense ministry said the Typhoon jets responded Tuesday after a Russian air-to-air refueling aircraft failed to communicate with Estonian air traffic control. The Russian plane didn’t enter the airspace of Estonia, a NATO member.U.K. and German planes are patrolling together as part of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission until the end of April. Wing Commander Scott Maccoll, Commander of the RAF’s 140 Expeditionary Air Wing, said “it was great to see the U.K. and German elements operate as one team.”U.K. armed forces minister James Heappey said “this joint U...

Fox’s Hall talks survival after nearly dying in Ukraine

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:55:47 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A year after nearly being killed by Russian bombs while covering the war in Ukraine, Fox News’ Benjamin Hall credits a relentless optimism — and what he describes as an unexplained miracle — for getting him through.Truth is, it was probably several miracles that enabled Hall to sit in a cafe at Fox’s New York headquarters recently to discuss the book he’d written about his ordeal.There was the Ukrainian special forces officer driving by after the bombing who saw Hall’s wave and put him in a car, the lucky train ride from Kyiv to Poland, the 30 — and counting — surgeries he’s endured as he heals from the March 14, 2022, incident.No story compares with the voice he heard when the second of three bombs left him torn apart and blacked out. He swears it was his daughter, Honor, then at home in London with her mother and sisters Iris and Hero.The voice was insistent: “Daddy, you’ve got to get out of the car.” Hall obeyed, just befo...

Russian authorities say they will try to recover debris of U.S. drone brought down after encounter with Russian jets.

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:55:47 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities say they will try to recover debris of U.S. drone brought down after encounter with Russian jets.Source

MATCHDAY: Arsenal plays Sporting, Man U has lead over Betis

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:55:47 GMT

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Thursday:EUROPA LEAGUEOn course for a first Premier League title in 19 years, Arsenal doesn’t seem to mind having European commitments to clog up its end-of-season schedule. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta maintains winning the Europa League is an important objective for the club and continues to make only minor lineup changes in the competition, like in the 2-2 draw at Sporting in the first leg of the round of 16 last week. Arsenal will be favored to advance going into the return match at Emirates Stadium. Sporting has already played in north London this season — a 1-1 draw with Tottenham in the Champions League. Manchester United is in good shape to progress, leading Real Betis 4-1 from the first leg, while Sevilla — a six-time competition winner — protects a 2-0 lead at Fenerbahce. Italian teams Juventus and Roma hold leads, too, against Freiburg (1-0) and Real Sociedad (2-0), respectively.CONFERENCE LEAGUELazio is in danger of ...

US stocks fall sharply, following Europe lower, as selloff in Credit Suisse spurs fresh worries over banks; Dow down 525

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:55:47 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — US stocks fall sharply, following Europe lower, as selloff in Credit Suisse spurs fresh worries over banks; Dow down 525.Source

‘They’re desperate’: Some Arlington parents ask courts to intervene in teen fentanyl addiction treatment

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:55:47 GMT

A growing number of Arlington County, Virginia, parents are looking for drug abuse treatment for their children, leading to a boom in petitions filed in juvenile court seeking the court’s intervention.“A large majority of the petitions we’ve seen are fentanyl cases, children with severe substance addictions and they’re desperate,” Michael Chick, a judge at Arlington Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, said during a Monday night panel at Thomas Jefferson Middle School.More Arlington County NewsMore Virginia NewsMore Local NewsHistorically, such petitions have been filed by school systems, but Chick said parents are taking it upon themselves to seek the petitions amid a reported rise in the county’s teen fentanyl overdose rate.Chick told the group that there had been a nearly 100% increase over the past year in the number of petitions filed with the court seeking court services or supervision of a child.Parents are coming to the court to say, ...

Bandit wanted for allegedly robbing 5 metro banks

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:55:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police in the Denver metro area are looking for a man who allegedly robbed five banks.The suspect has been dubbed the "Snake Bit" bandit after surveillance photos of the man show him wearing a hat with a snake on it. According to the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, the suspect has allegedly robbed five banks in the Denver metro area. In each of the robberies, the man approaches the teller and produces a threatening note demanding money. Driver, passenger shot while turning onto Colfax Avenue Officers hope the thief's distinctive outfits will help identify him. The suspect is described as:White man5 feet, 7 inches to 5 feet, 9 inches tallWeighs 150 poundsThin buildKnown to wear a "Don't Tread on Me" hat with a snake on it, a Colorado flag hat, as well as a sweatshirt hood with "Fugitive Recovery Agent" on itThe Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for any information this suspect that allegedly robbed five banks in the metro area. (Metro Denver Crime Stoppe...

How much snow could Denver see on Thursday?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:55:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Weather in March in the Mile High City can be a roller coaster ride. Highs will be near 70 degrees on Wednesday before taking a nosedive into the 20s.Meteorologist Travis Michels said that rain will change to snow in Denver by 3 a.m. with winds increasing overnight. Clouds will linger with the snow sticking around through 9 a.m. Thursday in the metro. 2 years ago, a blizzard brought 27 inches of snow to Denver How much snow could fall?The warm temperatures and initial rain will keep the impact at a minimum in the Denver metro area.The Pinpoint Weather team said the city could see up to an inch of accumulation. Pinpoint Weather: Snow totals by March 16.The foothills and south along the Palmer Divide could see 2 to 5 inches. The high country will see 4 to 10 inches of total snowfall with this storm. What’s the hottest temperature ever recorded in Denver in March? March is typically the snowiest month of the year in Denver. The city averages 11.3 inches of snowfall ...

Labrador retrievers are no longer the most popular dog breed

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:55:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- For the first time ever, the French bulldog has been named the most popular dog, the American Kennel Club announced Wednesday.That means the 31-year reign is over for the Labrador retriever. FOX31 viewers help Bailey the service dog However, there is a different dog on top in Denver and that is the golden retriever, according to the AKC.“The golden retriever is the number one breed for a reason,” said AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo. “They’re eager to please, highly trainable, and loyal to their families.”What are the top dog breeds in Denver?The AKC said these are the top five dog breeds in Denver for 2022:Golden retrieverFrench bulldogLabrador retrieverGerman shepherd dogBulldog 43% of Colorado dog owners would spend over $4,000 to save their dog The Golden retriever was also the most popular dog breed in Pittsburgh and Seattle, according to the AKC.How committed are Coloradans to their dogs?Colorado has the most devoted dog lovers in the entire country, ...