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State Department releases report on Afghanistan withdrawal; Biden, Trump administrations bear some failures

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:53:22 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- In a recently released State Department report, significant shortcomings were highlighted in the planning and execution of the Afghanistan War under both the Trump and Biden administrations. The report sheds light on critical aspects of the conflict, including the repercussions of a deal struck with the Taliban and the handover of Bagram Air Base to the Afghan government.White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says the report's findings reflect the administration's responsibility in the matter."This is a state department report. Clearly, it is part of the administration. If that's what it lays out, that's what it lays out," she said.One key revelation is that the Department failed to adequately plan for the war's conclusion, even after President Biden decided to proceed with a deal reached by President Trump and the Taliban. The report also emphasizes the impact of handing over Bagram Air Base to the Afghan government early on in the conflict. This dec...

Fewer incarcerated women report infections due to free tampons, pads

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:53:22 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The state is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on feminine hygiene products for incarcerated women after a survey showed a good portion of the women behind bars were using homemade products. Before feminine hygiene products were provided for free at Missouri prisons, roughly 80% of incarcerated women reported they were using homemade tampons and pads, leading to infections After signing the budget into law Friday, Gov. Mike Parson gave the okay for the state to keep providing these products. "It's really not that much to improve women's health and give them dignity," Liza Weiss, executive director of the Missouri Appleseed Foundation, said. "It's really just a healthcare product, and it's something that shouldn't be taboo. It's something all women need, and it's important." Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Jesús Ferreira 1st American with back-to-back international hat tricks as U.S. advances in Gold Cup

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:53:22 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jesús Ferreira became the first American to score international hat tricks in consecutive games, and the United States advanced to the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals with a 6-0 rout of Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday night.Ferreira scored in the 14th and 38th minutes against 101st-ranked Trinidad, then converted a penalty kick in the third minute of first-half stoppage time.“That intensity that the team is going out with is helping me get in the box,” Ferreira said. “We’re all working together. We’re all defending together. We’re all attacking together,” Cade Cowell scored in the 66th, four minutes after entering, and Gianluca Busio in the 79th — the first international goal for both. Brandon Vázquez added his third goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time as the No. 11 Americans won by six goals for the second straight game.A 22-year-old son of former Colombian midfielder David Ferreira, Jesús Ferreira joined Landon Donovan as the only Americans with t...

Authorities call off search for possible bear attack victim near Mt. Baldy

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:53:22 GMT

Authorities searched the rugged terrain near Mt. Baldy late Monday afternoon after receiving a report of a bear attack that was likely a false alarm, authorities said.Crews responded to Mountain Avenue and Shinn Road, near Angeles Forest Station 25 just before 5 p.m. “Aviation assets have visual of possible victim with bear still in the area,” San Bernardino County Fire tweeted. First responders in the Angeles National Forest after a reported bear attack on July 3, 2023. (KTLA)Sky5 footage showed emergency crews searching the rugged and heavily-wooded terrain. Shortly before 6 p.m., crews were called off after failing to locate any sign of a victim. "Rescuers have searched the area by ground and air. While bears were seen in the area, no evidence of a victim or struggle were located. Units being released," the department tweeted.By all accounts, bear attacks on humans are extremely rare in California. In June 2022, a wild black bear was put down after it clawed a woman on ...

At-risk 57-year-old woman missing out of Long Beach located

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:53:22 GMT

Authorities located an at-risk 57-year-old woman missing out of the Long Beach area Monday.  La Tran had last been seen at 6 a.m. Monday in her room at a living facility in the 3500 block of Cedar Avenue. When staff at the facility checked her room later, the 57-year-old was gone, a Long Beach Police Department missing person bulletin said. Tran was described as an Asian female, 5 feet tall, weighing 124 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.  La Tran, 57, was last seen in her room at a living facility in the 3500 block of Cedar Avenue. (LBPD)Tran, who suffers from mental and cognitive conditions, was found at an undisclosed location at around 3:45 p.m., officials with the California Highway Patrol told City News Service. No details about her condition were provided. An at-risk or critical missing person is defined by some of the following: The missing person is the victim of a crime or foul play. The missing person is in critical need of medical attention.&nbs...

Israel launches most aggressive raid of West Bank in years

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:53:22 GMT

By Nasser Nasser and Josef Federman | Associated PressJENIN, West Bank — Israel on Monday launched its most intense military operation in the occupied West Bank in nearly two decades, carrying out a series of drone strikes and sending hundreds of troops on an open-ended mission into a militant stronghold. At least eight Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded.The crackdown was reminiscent of Israeli military tactics during the second Palestinian uprising in the early 2000s and came at a time of growing domestic pressure for a tough response to recent attacks on Israeli settlers, including a shooting last month that killed four Israelis.The operation took place in the Jenin refugee camp — an area in the northern West Bank that has long been known as a bastion of militants. The fighting, which began shortly after midnight, continued past nightfall.Throughout the day, black smoke rose from the crowded streets of the camp, a densely populated neighborhood that is home to some 14,000...

Fan stabbed during Gold Cup soccer match at Levi’s Stadium

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:53:22 GMT

SANTA CLARA – A soccer fan was stabbed at least once while attending the CONCACAF Gold Cup this weekend at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, authorities said.The incident was reported just after 8:45 p.m. Sunday, said Santa Clara police Lt. Cuong Phan.Phan said the victim was stabbed near the collarbone. The fan was taken to an area hospital with a “critical injury,” but is recovering.The stabbing took place during a fight in the stands, according to graphic videos posted to social media.Mexican fan gets stabbed during a brawl inside Levis stadium #SeleccionMexicana #eltri #mexico #stabbed #levisstadium #goldcup #concacaf pic.twitter.com/wxQWlrrLXP— Ultras Barras Usa (@UltrasBarrasUsa) July 3, 2023Additional details about the incident were not immediately available Monday afternoon. Cuong said he expected to release more information in the coming days.Sunday night’s match featured Mexico and Qatar, with the latter winning by a score of 1-0. Both nations are set to advance to the ...

Flooding displaces 10,000 across China

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:53:22 GMT

Associated PressBEIJING — Heavy flooding has displaced thousands of people around China as the capital had a relative respite from sweltering heat.Beijing reported 9.8 straight days when the temperature exceeded 35 C (95 F), the National Climate Center said Monday.Such a streak was last recorded in 1961 — decades before most Beijing residents had air conditioning or even fans. A lack of rainfall may be contributing to the heat, with the typically dry capital receiving even less than usual this year.While temperatures have since moderated — Monday’s temperature at midday was 33 C (91 F) — they are expected to rise again this week to as high as 39.6 Celsius (103 Fahrenheit) in Beijing and other parts of the country, authorities said.Meanwhile, more than 10,000 people were urgently moved to safety due to flooding in the central province of Hunan, the Xiang’xi Emergency Management Bureau on Sunday.Around 70 houses collapsed, 2,283 were damaged and farm fields were flooded. L...

Person stabbed at Levi's Stadium soccer game

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:53:22 GMT

(KRON) -- A victim is recovering at a hospital after being stabbed at a Gold Cup soccer game at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, the Santa Clara Police Department confirmed.Police were called to the stadium at 8:47 p.m. for the reported stabbing near the seating area. SCPD said the victim was stabbed with a knife near their collarbone. Police did not provide an update on their condition. The stabbing happened during a contest between Mexico and Qatar, part of the CONCACAF Gold Cup competition. Levi's Stadium hosted that match and another between Jamaica and St. Kitts & Nevis on Sunday. KRON ON is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Information is limited at this time. Check back later for more.

Sutro Tower lasers to illuminate San Francisco with 'sea of lights'

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:53:22 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Sutro Tower, the iconic San Francisco television and radio tower, will be illuminated on the Fourth of July.Twelve multi-colored lasers stationed at the base of Sutro Tower will create a "sea of lights" emanating from foggy Twin Peaks, organizers said. The installation, called "loveAbove," was created by Illuminate.The laser exhibit was designed to celebrate San Francisco and mark the 50th anniversary of Sutro Tower. The tower broadcast its first transmissions on July 4, 1973.Lights will be visible throughout San Francisco between July 4-8, from sunset to midnight.In the mid-1960s, local television stations conceived a project to improve reception throughout the Bay Area and build a tower taller than the 588-foot structure that previously stood on the site. Sutro Tower was designed to accommodate most of the stations in the Bay Area, standing 977 feet high and located southeast of San Francisco’s Mount Sutro, with its base at an elevation of 834 feet. The hig...