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Los momentos clave del convulso proceso electoral en Guatemala

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:03:45 GMT

(CNN Español) — La segunda y definitiva vuelta para elegir al próximo presidente de Guatemala se llevará a cabo este domingo. El país centroamericano ha estado bajo la mirada de la comunidad internacional por la “excesiva judicialización”, como calificó la Organización de Estados Americanos el proceso electoral, después de las elecciones del 25 de junio.Sandra Torres, candidata del partido Unidad Nacional de la Esperanza y Bernardo Arévalo, del partido Movimiento Semilla son las dos opciones que tendrán este domingo más de 9 millones de guatemaltecos convocados a las urnas.Guatemala concurre a las elecciones en un panorama agitado: así está el clima antes de la votaciónEl proceso para llegar a este momento ha sido complejo por la exclusión de tres candidatos a la presidencia, uno de ellos es Carlos Pineda, quien a fines de mayo lideraba los sondeos de opinión, según la encuesta elaborada por la firma ProDatos para el periódico Prensa Libre, uno de los más importantes en Guatem...

Steelers WR Calvin Austin is making up for lost time after missing his rookie season to injury

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:03:45 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The ball settled into Calvin Austin’s hands with nothing but green grass in front of him. As he raced down the sideline toward the end zone, all of the doubts, all of the pain, all of the worry vanished.His feet are still fast. The speed that made the Steelers take him in the fourth round of the 2022 draft is still there. And the future once again is bright.When Austin crossed the goal line for the first time at the end of a pretty 67-yard catch-and-run against Tampa Bay last week, he exhaled. Technically, it was 666 days between his 69-yard sprint on a reverse in Memphis’ win over Navy on Oct. 14, 2021, and his cathartic race to the end zone in Pittsburgh’s preseason-opening win over the Buccaneers on Aug. 11.To Austin, however, it felt like “forever.” Maybe because in a way it was, at least in a football sense.Austin impressed almost immediately during his first training camp a year ago before sustaining a Lisfranc injury in his left foot, endin...

Declaran culpable de los asesinatos de siete bebés a una enfermera británica

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:03:45 GMT

(CNN) — Una enfermera británica fue declarada culpable de asesinar a siete bebés e intentar matar a otros seis en el hospital donde trabajaba, lo que la convierte en la peor asesina en serie de bebés del país en los últimos tiempos.Lucy Letby, de 33 años, dañó a los bebés bajo su cuidado inyectándoles aire en la sangre y el estómago, alimentándolos en exceso con leche, agrediéndolos físicamente y envenenándolos con insulina, según la reconstrucción que oyó el Tribunal de la Corona de Manchester en el norte de Inglaterra.Lucy Letby fue condenada por asesinar a siete bebés e intentar asesinar a seis más entre 2015 y 2016. (Cheshire Constabulary/Getty Images)Letby atacó en secreto a 13 bebés en la sala neonatal del hospital Countess of Chester entre 2015 y 2016, dijo el Servicio de Fiscalía de la Corona (CPS) de Gran Bretaña en un comunicado.Su intención era matar a los bebés mientras engañaba a sus colegas haciéndoles creer que había una causa natural de muerte, argumentaron los...

Proud Boy on house arrest in Jan. 6 case disappears ahead of sentencing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:03:45 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Authorities are searching for a member of the Proud Boys extremist group who disappeared days before his sentencing in a U.S. Capitol riot case, where prosecutors are seeking more than a decade in prison, according to a warrant made public Friday.Christopher Worrell of Naples, Florida, was supposed to be sentenced Friday after being found guilty of spraying pepper spray gel on police officers, as part of the mob storming the Capitol as Congress was certifying Joe Biden’s presidential victory on Jan. 6, 2021. Prosecutors had asked a judge to sentence him to 14 years.The sentencing was canceled and a warrant for his arrest issued under seal on Tuesday, according to court records. The U.S. attorney’s office for Washington D.C. encouraged the public to share any information about his whereabouts.Worrell had been on house arrest in Florida since his release from jail in Washington in November 2021, less than a month after a judge substantiated his civil-rights complaint...

Videos show flames from engine of plane that returned to Houston airport after takeoff

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:03:45 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — A Southwest Airlines plane that had flames shooting out of an engine returned to a Houston airport about 30 minutes after takeoff this week.The Boeing 737 had been bound for Cancun International Airport in Mexico on Tuesday but returned to William P. Hobby Airport. Videos showed the flames coming from one of its engines.“We felt like a little air pocket going up. And then I heard the boom … and then you started smelling kind of the fuel,” passenger Jordan Kleinecke told ABC News.The Dallas-based airline said the plane experienced a “mechanical issue” shortly after takeoff. It landed safely and was taken out of service for review.A different plane took the passengers on to Cancun, the airline said.

Driver rescued after car crashes into canal in Lauderhill

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:03:45 GMT

A driver who crashed into a canal in Lauderhill prompted a quick response by rescue crews.Lauderhill Fire Rescue arrived at the scene of the crash in the area of 4162 Inverrary Drive, Friday morning. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where the SUV was submerged. According to Lauderhill Fire Rescue, a woman suffered from a medical condition and drove into the water. She was assisted by a good Samaritan and transported to an area hospital where she’s stable.No other injuries were reported. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Extensive cleanup underway after strong storms hit RI, Mass.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:03:45 GMT

Several communities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island were left with flooding and wind damage Friday after severe weather swept through the region. Storms spawned multiple tornado warnings, severe thunderstorm warnings and flash flood warnings beginning early in the morning. As conditions improved around midday, cleanup efforts were getting underway. The NWS issued the region’s first tornado warning of the day around 8:30 a.m. Meteorologists later noted radar indications of possible tornado debris lofted into the air near Scituate, Rhode Island around 8:40 a.m. as the tornado-warned storm moved through the area.One town over from Scituate, 7NEWS cameras in Johnston, Rhode Island captured video of a damaged car on I-295 near Exit 6 Friday morning. Crews on scene said the car was lifted 10 feet into the air during the storms. The car was later towed from the scene.In North Attleboro, photos showed downed tree debris in a residential area. Elsewhere in Massachusett...

Arrest made in connection with July block party mass shooting in Baltimore, officials say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:03:45 GMT

(CNN) — Authorities in Baltimore have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a July mass shooting that killed two and injured 28 people, according to a news release from the city.Police arrested 18-year-old Tristan Brian Jackson on Thursday. According to the release, he has been charged with seven counts of conspiracy to commit first degree murder, seven counts of attempted first degree murder, and 41 other related charges.CNN is working to determine if he has an attorney.The mass shooting occurred around 12:30 a.m. on July 2 in the south Baltimore neighborhood of Brooklyn during an annual event known as Brooklyn Day.Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott previously told CNN, “Folks were out there having a celebration and then at some point, gunshots rang out and folks of course were trying to get away, get out of there.”Aaliyah Gonzalez, 18, and Kylis Fagbemi, 20, were fatally shot. The dozens of surviving victims all sustained gunshot wounds, according to acting Police C...

Tornado warning has passed for parts of the South Shore

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:03:45 GMT

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for parts of the South Shore until 10:45 a.m.The alert is for: Brockton, Weymouth, Braintree, Randolph, Stoughton, Marshfield,Hingham, Canton, Scituate, Pembroke, Rockland, Abington, Whitman,Hanover, Holbrook, Norwell, Hanson, Cohasset, and Avon.Tornado Warning for…East central Norfolk County in eastern Massachusetts…Northern Plymouth County in southeastern Massachusetts…* Until 1045 AM EDT.TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowestfloor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in amobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelterand protect yourself from flying debris.Flood warning for upper Middlesex CountyFlash Flood Warning for…Essex County in northeastern Massachusetts…Northeastern Middlesex County in northeastern Massachusetts…Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, Pea...

US, Japan and South Korea leaders meet to bolster mutual security over objections of Beijing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:03:45 GMT

CAMP DAVID, Md. (AP) — President Joe Biden marked the historic summit with Japan and South Korea at Camp David on Friday by saying that “our countries are stronger and the world is safer … as we stand together.”He described the meeting as the first standalone summit among leaders of the three countries.Addressing South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Biden said, “I want to thank you both for your political courage that brought you here.”He added: “Today will be remembered as a historic day” when they committed to the trilateral partnership.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.CAMP DAVID, Md. (AP) — The United States, Japan and South Korea have agreed to a new security pledge committing the three countries to consult with each other in the event of a security crisis or threat in the Pacific, according to Biden administration officials.Details about the new “duty to consult” commitment emerged as President Joe Biden...