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Slick roads, heavy holiday traffic: Big backups leading to airports ahead of Thanksgiving

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:24 GMT

Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM for traffic and weather news on the 8s.Halloween has passed, but it looks like Thanksgiving is going to be the new nightmare — at least as far as getting around the D.C.-area is concerned.Heavy rain all day Tuesday has slickened area roadways that are now packed with holiday travelers“If you did venture out this evening, hopefully you did so with lowered expectations, especially on the Beltway and (Interstate) 95,” WTOP Traffic Reporter Dave Dildine said, adding that there were a lot of out-of-state plates contributing to the congestion.Getting to the airport?Roads leading to area airports are particularly hard-hit.Very heavy traffic and long traffic backups have developed on roads near Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport. By 5 p.m. on the George Washington Parkway, southbound traffic had backed up to Interstate 395 and delays were building.Around Dulles, westbound traffic on the Dulles A...

Judge to modify conditions for Trump co-defendant’s bond in Georgia election subversion case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:24 GMT

FILE - Judge Scott McAfee presides over a hearing for Harrison Floyd at the Fulton County Courthouse, Nov. 3, 2023, in Atlanta. McAfee is set to hear arguments on a request to revoke the bond of Harrison Floyd, one of former President Donald Trump's codefendants in the Georgia case related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis last week filed a motion asking McAfee to revoke the bond of Floyd. (Christian Monterrosa/Pool Photo via AP, File)(AP/Christian Monterrosa) FILE - Judge Scott McAfee presides over a hearing for Harrison Floyd at the Fulton County Courthouse, Nov. 3, 2023, in Atlanta. McAfee is set to hear arguments on a request to revoke the bond of Harrison Floyd, one of former President Donald Trump's codefen...

Largest crypto exchange Binance fined $4 billion, CEO pleads guilty to not stopping money laundering

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:24 GMT

FILE - Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao answers a question during a Zoom meeting interview with The Associated Press on Nov. 16, 2021. Zhao the founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, pleaded guilty Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, to a felony charge that he failed to take steps to prevent money laundering as the company agreed to pay more than $4 billion following an investigation by the U.S. government. (AP Photo/File) FILE - Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao answers a question during a Zoom meeting interview with The Associated Press on Nov. 16, 2021. Zhao the founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, pleaded guilty Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, to a felony charge that he failed to take steps to prevent money laundering as the company agreed...

Liberia’s president-elect cancels victory celebrations after vehicle rams into crowd, killing 3

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:24 GMT

MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Liberian President-elect Joseph Boakai ‘s party announced Tuesday it was cancelling all remaining victory celebrations, a day after authorities said a driver sped into a crowd killing at least three people and injuring 17 others.“Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and friends affected by this devastating, wicked, and barbaric act of domestic terrorism, leading to loss of precious lives,” Boakai’s Unity Party said in a statement.“We urge the authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation to determine the cause and hold those responsible accountable,” it added.Authorities say the driver of a jeep without license plates switched off the lights of the vehicle and willfully struck a gathering of Unity Party supporters who were celebrating the final results of the Nov. 14 runoff presidential election.According to the National Elections Commission, Boakai won with 50.64% of the second round balloting while incumbe...

Analysis: Winning another Super Bowl without Tyreek Hill won’t be easy for Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:24 GMT

Coach Andy Reid figured out his franchise quarterback needed a true No. 1 wide receiver after five seasons as a head coach and three straight losses in the NFC championship game.Now, Patrick Mahomes knows what Donovan McNabb went through in Philadelphia.McNabb’s top wide receivers in his first five seasons were Torrance Small, Charles Johnson, James Thrash and Todd Pinkston. When the Eagles acquired Terrell Owens in 2004, McNabb had his best season and the team reached the Super Bowl.Reid, Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have won two Super Bowls together, including one last year without Tyreek Hill. But it’ll be hard for them to win another one without a dependable receiver other than tight end Travis Kelce.Marquez Valdes-Scantling dropped what should’ve been a go-ahead 51-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter and Justin Watson couldn’t catch a fourth-and-25 pass that went through his hands to seal Kansas City’s 21-17 loss to Philadelphia on Monday night.After seeing Owens’ impact o...

Croatia seals final automatic qualifying spot for Euro 2024 and Wales enters playoffs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:24 GMT

Croatia overcame some nerves and a stubborn Armenia team to win 1-0 and secure the last automatic qualifying spot for next year’s European Championship on Tuesday.The Croats needed a win to guarantee qualification along with Group D winner Turkey. But it was tense in Zagreb until midfielder Ante Budimir headed in Borna Sosa’s cross in the 43rd minute. The celebrations were tinged with relief for 38-year-old midfielder Luka Modric and a Croatia team that had 23 attempts on goal.A slipup would have given Wales hope if it beat Turkey in Cardiff, but coach Rob Page’s team drew 1-1. Neco Williams put the Wales ahead early before attacking midfielder Yusuf Yazici equalized with a penalty in the 70th.The top two finishers from each of the 10 groups advance, while host Germany was automatically qualified.Wales now hopes to be one of the three teams qualifying via the playoffs in March with 12 teams involved.Elsewhere, France’s perfect record in qualifying came to an ...

Denver weather: Snow returns Thanksgiving night with much colder temps

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — We get to enjoy another mild and sunny day in Denver weather before a colder and snowy change arrives on Thanksgiving evening. The Pinpoint Weather Team, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast, has issued a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for Friday due to cold, accumulating snow and possible slick roads.POSSIBLE snow totals from late Thursday through early Saturday from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tonight: Clear and cold nightSkies will be mostly clear across Colorado with just a few high clouds drifting north to south during the overnight hours. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team It will be cold again with all of the state going below freezing. The coldest lows will be in the single digits and teens across mountain towns.Overnight lows by Wednesday morning across ColoradoWeather tomorrow: Sunny and mild againWe have another easy travel day on Wednesday with plenty of sunshine and dry conditions across Colorado. It will also be warme...

Man accused of killing 3 over property dispute in Colorado arrested

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A man who allegedly shot and killed three people and injured another in Custer County, south of Colorado Springs, was arrested Tuesday afternoon.According to the Custer County Sheriff's Office, 45-year-old Hanme K. Clark was taken in to custody by New Mexico State Police. He was driving a white truck police were searching for and investigators said there was a female in the vehicle with him.At around 2:30 p.m. Monday, a shelter-in-place was issued for the area of Rocky Ridge Road in Westcliffe while police investigated the shooting. The small rural community only has a population of 435 people.According to the Custer County Sheriff's Office, multiple people were shot over what they believe was a dispute between neighbors over easement lines. Denver police shoot, kill man armed with rifle at Commons Park The sheriff's office identified the suspect as Clark. He allegedly shot four people. The two male and female victims killed are identified as 63-year-old Rob Geers,...

Colorado dog owner grieving after young doodle dies from unidentified respiratory illness

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Dog owners across Colorado are being warned by local veterinarians who are seeing an increase in a deadly repository disease sweeping across the state. "We've had cases that require oxygen, some require surgery and there have been fatalities with this throughout the region unfortunately," Dr. David Israel, medical director of the Veterinarian Emergency Group on Colfax, said. Denver dog becomes ill, tests positive for meth after walk in RiNo Israel said that right now his clinic and other emergency clinics around Colorado are seeing multiple cases of this infection daily. "We are seeing one or two or three or even more of these cases coming up," Israel told FOX31. Over the past several months, Israel said the clinic has seen dogs with a respiratory disease similar to kennel cough but this year the regular treatments aren't working. "It's progressing to pneumonia, which is infection in the lungs, and getting much sicker than we’ve seen in the past," Israel said. Sa...

Englewood man charged with murder in alleged Denver road rage shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- An Englewood man has been charged with murder after an alleged road rage shooting last week in Denver.The shooting happened on Friday around 5 p.m. near the intersection of Park Avenue West and Blake Street. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox “I am deeply concerned by the number of vehicle-related disputes that have taken place recently in Denver. This case once again illustrates the tragedy that often results when people try to resolve those disputes with firearms,” Denver District Attorney Beth McCann said in an emailed release.According to a police report, 31-year-old Nicholas Moodley called police dispatch saying that he was with a person who had been shot. Moodley allegedly said the victim was following him and flashed a gun at him, then tried to get into his vehicle.The dispatcher then asked if Moodley was the one who shot the victim, to which he allegedly answered, “Yes.”The victim, 45-year-old Shane Warn, had been shot ...