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Progressive Arévalo is ‘virtual winner’ of Guatemala election after corruption angered voters

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:06:45 GMT

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Outsider Bernardo Arévalo appeared to be the “virtual winner” of Sunday’s election to be Guatemala’s next president after voters became angry at widespread corruption and leaders’ failure to tackle it.A potential victory by the progressive candidate is almost certainly distressing politicians who have been enjoying impunity for corruption, along with some members of the monied elite and their allies in organized crime.With more than 97% of the votes counted, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal reported that the son of former president Juan José Arévalo, representing the Seed Movement, led former first lady Sandra Torres by 59% to 36%.Supreme Electoral Tribunal Magistrate Blanca Alfaro called Arévalo the “virtual winner” and called for an immediate national dialogue to begin to reconcile the country’s deep political divides.President Alejandro Giammattei congratulated Arévalo in a tweet on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. He invited Arévalo to b...

Early results in Ecuador point to likely runoff between ally of ex-president and banana tycoon’s son

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:06:45 GMT

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AP) — Early results in Sunday’s special presidential election in Ecuador pointed to a leftist backed by the country’s fugitive ex-president likely facing a runoff with the son of a banana tycoon.Ecuadorians voted amid unprecedented violence that even claimed the life of a presidential candidate at the end of a campaign rally less than two weeks before the election.Leftist Luisa González appeared set to advance to an Oct. 15 runoff, according to early results released by electoral authorities. She would likely face Daniel Noboa, a former lawmaker and the son of Alvaro Noboa, who built his wealth on a huge banana-growing and exporting business.González has said she would have former President Rafael Correa as her adviser if she wins. Correa remains a major force in Ecuador despite being found guilty of corruption in 2020 and sentenced in absentia to eight years in prison. He has been living in his wife’s native Belgium since 2017.One of Correa’s loudest critics was...

Large police presence in Bolingbrook as police investigate shooting

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:06:45 GMT

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — A number of police departments and law enforcement agencies are investigating a shooting in the Bolingbrook area.A large police presence has amassed in the 100 block of West Briarcliff Road, where the parking lot has been tapped off as police continue to investigate. Investigation underway after 2 killed in Glenview shooting, both ID’d No other information is available at this time.Stay with WGN News, as this article will be updated as we work to confirm new information.

Hot week on deck for Twin Cities; heat index expected to top 100

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:06:45 GMT

If you thought Saturday’s heat was oppressive, prepare for more, and possibly warmer, temperatures this week.Saturday’s high was 91 but the heat index — what it felt like — reached 98, said Mike Greisinger, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service Twin Cities.That was 10 degrees above the norm, he said.The heat didn’t go far, just a bit south, he said, and now it’s starting to head back toward the metro.By Tuesday, the mercury will climb as high as the upper 90s and possibly higher on Wednesday. “We’re keeping a closer eye on Wednesday,” he said. “At the very least it will be in the upper 90s, but 100 isn’t out of the question.”On Sunday, the National Weather Service issued an excessive heat watch from Tuesday morning through Thursday evening for large portions of Minnesota and western Wisconsin, including Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota and Washington counties. The heat index could reach 107, and the risk of heat-related illnesses is projected to be significantly higher.Looking back...

‘A tough night for the Lynx’: Uninspired Minnesota falls 88-74 to Storm

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:06:45 GMT

The WNBA’s leading scorer bounced back nicely Sunday. That was bad news for the unenergetic, uninspired Minnesota Lynx.Jewell Loyd scored 31 points and Seattle beat Minnesota 88-74 in a relatively quiet Target Center.A visibly frustrated Cheryl Reeve questioned the team’s effort two days after Minnesota won 78-70 in the Pacific Northwest.“They came in with great will and determination and beat us in every phase of the game. … It’s unfathomable to me,” the coach said.The 15-17 Lynx are just 6-10 at home.“We consistently come out and let an opponent just will their way in every phase of the game. You know, there’s countless games that we’ve said this about. So, we don’t get it. We don’t get how to have a special season,” Reeve said. “We don’t get that you have to win your home games to have a special season. We don’t get that when you just beat a team on their floor how they’re going to come out and play. We don’t get it. It&...

Residents say St. Louis Forestry Division has been slow to remove downed trees, storm damage

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:06:45 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Residents in a north St. Louis neighborhood contacted FOX 2 seeking help in dealing with dumping in the wake of recent storms. They claimed the St. Louis Forestry Division had been slow to remove downed trees and other storm damage.Amber Cole was fed up last week when she called for help. But now, she says things got moving after FOX 2 contacted the city forestry commissioner.“Well, since you came out, they started working,” she said. “Even the day that you were coming out, you must have called them and asked what are you all doing! “ Hedge apples: Can we eat them? Cole says a small army of forestry workers showed up and fanned out across the neighborhood, picking up debris that had been dumped in the alley and elsewhere. They even cut down and hauled away vegetation that had been growing on abandoned houses for years.“It’s a start,” Cole said. “And I will call you if within two weeks if this stuff is not up. I will be calling you again, because the promise was that we...

Live updates: Tropical Storm Hilary lashes Southern California

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:06:45 GMT

As forecast, Tropical Storm Hilary is delivering torrential rain and flash flooding to Southern California, and prompting many school closures. Refresh this page to see the most recent updates below.Live Hilary Radar | Interactive Storm Tracker 7:53 p.m. Sunday - Dangerous road conditions on State Route 163 led to this crash captured KTLA 5's Chip Yost in San Diego. Crash seen on SR-163 due dangerous driving conditions on Aug. 20, 2023. (KTLA)7:40 p.m. Sunday - "My Administration stands ready to provide additional assistance and will continue coordinating with California, Nevada and Arizona," President Biden tweeted, adding that as soon as Tropical Storm Hilary's path was determined, the government deployed personnel and supplies and began planning rapid-response efforts.6:56 p.m. Sunday - Southern Californians in the path of Tropical Storm Hilary are urged to be on the look out for falling debris and flooded roadways, and avoid going outside if at all possible, the California Gover...

Magnitude 5.1 quake rattles nerves as California endures Tropical Storm Hilary

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:06:45 GMT

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake followed by a series of aftershocks shook Southern California Sunday afternoon just as Tropical Storm Hilary began drenching the region with heavy rain.The quake struck at 2:45 p.m. and was centered roughly four miles southeast of Ojai in Ventura County at a depth of one kilometer, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake could be felt sharply across a wide swath of Southern California including the San Fernando Valley, downtown L.A., Long Beach and Orange County.Video captured by a Ring camera in Oxnard showed wet roads reverberating during the quake while a camera inside Tres Hermanas in Ojai showed bottles falling and shattering at the restaurant's bar.Video inside Tres Hermanas in Ojai, California shows bottles falling and shattering at the restaurant's bar. Aug. 30, 2023. (Tres Hermanas Ojai)The Los Angeles Fire Department went into "earthquake mode" in which all 106 neighborhood fire stations conducted rapid infrastructure surveys in their ...

Quick start sends Crew to 3-0 romp over Cincinnati

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:06:45 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Aidan Morris scored an early goal and Cucho Hernández added a penalty-kick score as the Columbus Crew started fast and beat FC Cincinnati 3-0 on Sunday night as league play resumed after a five-week layoff for Leagues Cup play.Morris scored his fourth goal of the season for Columbus (11-7-6) when he took a pass from Yaw Yeboah in the 15th minute, connecting from 20 yards out for the early lead. Hernández stretched the Crew’s lead eight minutes later with his sixth goal this season after Álvaro Barreal was tagged for a hand-ball violation.Obinna Nwobodo picked up a yellow card in first-half stoppage time for Cincinnati (15-3-6). It was his eighth of the season forcing him to sit out next week’s match against New York City FC.Jacen Russell-Rowe scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time to complete the scoring. The 20-year-old forward used an assist from Christian Ramírez to net his third goal of the season and career. Ramírez has contributed to a go...

Winston directs 3 scoring drives as Saints hold on for 22-17 victory over Chargers

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:06:45 GMT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jameis Winston directed three second-quarter scoring drives, and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 22-17 Sunday.The second preseason game for both teams went on as scheduled despite torrential rain from Tropical Storm Hilary that caused most sporting events scheduled for Sunday in Southern California to be canceled or rescheduled.Less than 90 minutes before kickoff, an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 hit near Ojai, about 85 miles (136.79 kilometers) north of Inglewood, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was felt at the Hollywood Park stadium. Most of the starters did not play after receiving plenty of work during Thursday and Friday’s joint practices.Chargers quarterback Easton Stick played the entire game and had a pair of rushing TDs. Stick’s 1-yard TD on a sneak got the Chargers within five points with 3:46 remaining.After the Chargers (1-1) forced the Saints (2-0) into a three-and-out, Los Angele...