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Banning gun sales to young American adults under 21 is unconstitutional, judge rules

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:24 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that a law banning licensed federal firearms dealers from selling handguns to young adults under 21 violates the Second Amendment and is unconstitutional.The ruling Wednesday by U.S. District Court Judge Robert Payne in Richmond, if not overturned, would allow dealers to sell handguns to 18- to 20-year-olds.In his 71-page ruling, Payne wrote that many of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship are granted at the age of 18, including the right to vote, enlist in the military without parental permission and serve on a federal jury.“If the Court were to exclude 18-to-20-year-olds from the Second Amendment’s protection, it would impose limitations on the Second Amendment that do not exist with other constitutional guarantees,” Payne wrote. “Because the statutes and regulations in question are not consistent with our Nation’s history and tradition, they, therefore, cannot stand,” he wrote. Payne’s ruling ...

Does DC have the best parks of any city? A new report questions that claim

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:24 GMT

In recent years, the Trust for Public Land has consistently ranked D.C. as having one of, if not the best park systems of any city in the country. And some of the District’s parkland is world renowned, such as the National Mall and the White House grounds.But all told, the National Park Service controls hundreds of “parks,” totaling about 6,500 acres around the city — some as small as a street corner. And for all the love and attention some of the bigger parks get, a report out from the Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health found too many of those smaller, neighborhood parks aren’t getting enough attention.“That ranking is based on the fact that we have a lot of green space, that we devote a lot of financial resources toward that green space, and the vast majority of Washingtonians live within a 10 minute walk of a park,” said Rachel Clark, the policy director at the Redstone Center.But she arg...

Orange Line delays begin Friday with start of Metro summer construction

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:24 GMT

On Friday, Metrorail riders who rely on four stations on the Orange Line will be hit with the first of delays from Metro’s planned summer construction.The transit agency announced Thursday that it would conduct structural work and waterproofing from May 12 to 21 on the platform canopies at the Minnesota Ave and Deanwood stations on the Orange Line.The platforms will not be fully closed, but trains between the Stadium-Armory and Cheverly stops will be single tracking during the 10 days of construction.The stations that will be single tracking on the Orange Line during May construction. (Courtesy Metro)The stations were previously closed for construction a few years ago during the summer, but Metro couldn’t coordinate with Pepco to shut down the power transmission lines above the canopy in the heat of summer, according to Metro General Manager Randy Clarke.“We are continuously working to maintain our infrastructure and have prioritized major construction during the s...

E. Jean Carroll contempla nueva demanda por difamación contra Trump

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:24 GMT

NUEVA YORK- E. Jean Carroll está considerando presentar una nueva demanda por difamación contra Donald Trump en respuesta a comentarios y burlas que el expresidente estadounidense hizo anoche en una aparición en la CNN, según dijo este jueves la abogada de la escritora a The New York Times.“Todo está sobre la mesa, obviamente, tenemos que considerarlo seriamente”, dijo la letrada Roberta Kaplan -que representó a Carroll en el último juicio-, quien anticipó que probablemente haya una decisión a muy corto plazo.Esta semana, un jurado de Nueva York condenó a Trump a pagar una indemnización de unos $5 millones de a Carroll por haber abusado sexualmente de ella hace años y por haberla luego difamado cuando denunció públicamente los hechos. Trump afirma que indultará a acusados de atacar el Capitolio si gana la presidencia Hallan a Trump responsable de abuso sexual de escritora E. Jean Carroll Pero el miércoles, en un encuen...

Ayton out with injury as Suns face potential elimination in Game 6 vs Nuggets

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:24 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns will be without starters Deandre Ayton and Chris Paul as they try to avoid postseason elimination in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.Ayton will miss the game with a rib contusion he suffered in Game 5, Suns coach Monty Williams confirmed. Paul has been out since Game 2 because of a strained left groin.It’s been a disappointing postseason so far for Ayton, who is averaging just 13.4 points and 9.7 rebounds. Jock Landale and Bismack Biyombo are the team’s other main options at center.Denver guard Jamal Murray is expected to play after being listed as questionable with a non-COVID illness.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Rangers designate veteran pitcher Ian Kennedy for assignment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:24 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Right-hander Ian Kennedy has been designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers after a tough start to his 17th season in the big leagues.Texas recalled left-hander John King from Triple-A Round Rock, clearing roster room with Kennedy’s departure before Thursday’s opener of a four-game series at Oakland.The 38-year-old Kennedy was 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA, surrendering eight earned runs and 10 total over 10 innings and 11 appearances. He made the team for opening day as a non-roster invitee for the second time, also doing so in 2021.Manager Bruce Bochy said he spoke with Kennedy by phone on the way to the ballpark after the pitcher heard from Rangers general manager Chris Young.“I just told him how much I appreciated being with him, working with him, getting to know him,” Bochy said. “Great teammate. It was more the fit, what we needed here, innings, flexibility, those type of things. But he was a pro, let me tell you, he was good with these guys, ...

Exclusiva CNN: la administración de Biden busca rusos de alto perfil para un posible intercambio de prisioneros

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:24 GMT

Washington (CNN) — El Gobierno de Biden está buscando en todo el mundo opciones que podrían resultarle atractivas a Rusia para liberar a los estadounidenses detenidos ilegalmente Evan Gershkovich y Paul Whelan, según tres fuentes familiarizadas con el asunto.Estados Unidos no tiene actualmente ningún espía ruso de alto nivel bajo su custodia, dicen funcionarios y exfuncionarios estadounidenses, lo que impulsa la necesidad de recurrir a aliados en busca de ayuda.La administración de Biden está ampliando su búsqueda, acercándose a los países aliados que tienen espías rusos bajo custodia para evaluar si estarían dispuestos a hacer un intercambio como parte de un paquete mayor de intercambio de prisioneros. Pero algunos funcionarios estadounidenses también han estado encuestando a aliados sin rusos bajo su custodia, dijeron funcionarios, para obtener ideas sobre qué podría atraer a Moscú a liberar prisioneros estadounidenses.Rusia acusa formalmente de espionaje al periodista deten...

Broncos single-game tickets on sale

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Broncos will release the schedule for the upcoming 2023 season on Thursday night and a limited number of single-game tickets will go on sale shortly after the announcement.The complete NFL schedule will be announced at 6 p.m. MT on Thursday, but some teasers have already been revealed. Denver Broncos release 2023 schedule According to the Broncos, the team will host the Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders, Packers, Vikings, Patriots, Jets, Browns and Commanders during the regular season. Denver will visit the Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders, Bears, Lions, Bills, Dolphins and Texans.If you're interested in getting a notification as soon as tickets go on sale, you can sign up for an email alert from the team. A limited number of mostly single-seat tickets will be available at full price starting at $30 as well as ADA seating and club seating. The Broncos have sold out 410 consecutive regular-season games dating back to 1970, according to the team.

15-year-old boy hospitalized after shooting at Coconut Creek apartment complex

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:24 GMT

Rescue crews took a 15-year-old boy to the hospital after he came under fire at an apartment complex in Coconut Creek, police said.7News cameras captured an active scene along the 3500 block of Cocoplum Circle, just after 10 p.m., Thursday.According to Coconut Creek Police, the incident happened at around 8 p.m. inside an apartment unit.Responding officers arrived to find the victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.Paramedics transported the teen to Broward Health Medical Center. Police said he was alert and conscious during transport and is listed in stable condition.Investigators said this appears to an isolated incident, so it does not appear that there is a search underway for a subject.Detectives believe the victim and the shooter knew each other, but this was not a domestic situation.Police continue to investigate.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this breaking story.

Search underway for 14-year-old boy reported missing in Hollywood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:24 GMT

Police seek the public’s help in their search for a 14-year-old boy who was reported missing in Hollywood.According to Hollywood Police, Railyn Balbuena was last seen leaving a home along the 1100 block of Hillcrest Drive, Thursday.Balbuena stands 5 feet, 6 inches tall and has black hair. He was last seen wearing, a black jacket, white and black sweatpants, and white sneakers.Officials urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to call Hollywood Police at 954-764-HELP (4357).