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2023 data shows rise in violent crime in Fairfax Co.

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:59 GMT

Violent crime increased this year in Fairfax County, Virginia, according to a newly released report.The new report, released by Fairfax County Police in coordination with the Major Cities Chiefs Association, tracked violent crimes such as homicide, rape and robbery in 2023.Fairfax County ranked low with an 8.7% increase in violent crimes — larger than similarly sized counties in our region like Prince George’s County and Montgomery County. The county also saw a sizable increase in the number of rapes and aggravated assaultsEven so, county officials in the department say it’s important to look not at the overall percentages, but raw data when assessing community safety.“Instead of misleading percentages that lack (the) context of overall crime in a jurisdiction, the actual raw numbers of crime occurrences are depicted,” the department said in a press release.Fairfax County police also said the department was proud to “affirm that Fairfax County retains i...

Alexandria publica resumen de un estudio económico del plan para el estadio nuevo de los Wizards y Capitals

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:59 GMT

El viernes por la noche, al comienzo del fin de semana festivo, la ciudad de Alexandria le dio un regalo de última hora al público: un resumen de su análisis financiero del plan para construir un nuevo estadio de $2,000 millones en Potomac Yard.Los economistas contratados por la ciudad afirman que creará miles de puestos de trabajo y miles de millones en ingresos en todo el estado.Los 30,000 empleos previstos en Virginia incluyen los puestos creados directa e indirectamente por el estadio. Impacto local de la mudanza monumental de los Wizards y Capitals El propietario de los Wizards y Capitals anuncia un plan de $2 mil millones para trasladar equipos a Virginia Legisladores de Virginia consideran construir estadio para atraer a los Capitals y los Wizards El plan propone crear un nuevo estadio para los Capitals y los Wizards de Washington. Se espera que estos equipos paguen unos $403 millones, aproximadam...

Latest road loss for Cowboys means they’ll likely have to travel in playoffs

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:59 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Because of the Dallas Cowboys’ struggles on the road, it appears likely they’ll have to play another big game away from AT&T Stadium — in the playoffs.Dallas fell to 3-5 in away games, failing to hold a one-point lead in the final 3 1/2 minutes and losing 22-20 to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.Three of the Cowboys’ road losses have come against teams that have secured playoff spots. Dallas (10-5) locked up its playoff berth last week, but it will need some help from Philadelphia to win the NFC East. The Eagles can move a game ahead of the Cowboys by beating the New York Giants on Christmas Day.“We’ve got to play better than we did today,” coach Mike McCarthy said. “You have to play above it on the road, and road warriors we will be.”Dallas has lost at San Francisco, Philadelphia, Buffalo and Arizona.The Cowboys at least played much better than they did in their 32-10 loss to the Bills a week earlier. They rallied from a 19-10 deficit t...

Slow day for wide receivers as the Bears beat the Cardinals 27-16

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:59 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Greg Dortch had two receptions for 45 yards for Arizona, and he was the top wide receiver in the game. The wide receivers for the Cardinals and Chicago Bears combined for nine catches for 98 yards on Sunday.Kyler Murray definitely could have used Marvin Harrison Jr. Same for Justin Fields.Arizona and Chicago are two possibilities for Harrison if the star receiver decides to make himself eligible for the NFL draft after another impressive season at Ohio State. The Bears (6-9) could have two selections in the top 10, including No. 1 overall, and the Cardinals (3-12) look as if they will be going somewhere in the top five.The silky smooth Harrison could help several teams, but it was easy to see why each team might be interested after Chicago’s 27-16 win.Asked about his concern over the lack of production from Arizona’s wide receivers, first-year coach Jonathan Gannon pointed to the team’s entire offense. The Cardinals trailed 21-0 midway through the se...

Mariners agree to $24 million, 2-year contract with catcher Mitch Garver, AP source says

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:59 GMT

The Seattle Mariners bolstered their lineup Sunday, agreeing to a $24 million, two-year contract with free-agent catcher Mitch Garver.A person familiar with the agreement confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it was pending a physical.The 32-year-old Garver batted .270 with 19 homers and 50 RBIs in 87 games for Texas this year. He hit .226 with three homers and 14 RBIs in 14 postseason games, helping the Rangers win the World Series for the first time in franchise history.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbSource

El laboratorio forense de crímenes de DC recupera su acreditación tras casi 3 años

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:59 GMT

El laboratorio forense de crímenes de DC ha sido acreditado de nuevo después de no poder procesar evidencias por tres años.La instalación ha recuperado su acreditación para su laboratorio de biología, que procesa ADN, el laboratorio de química, que procesa pruebas de drogas. Se espera que la Junta de Acreditación Nacional haga el anuncio oficial la próxima semana. En 2021, el laboratorio se encontraba en el centro de una investigación criminal después de informes de errores en las secciones de armas de fuego y huellas dactilares del laboratorio, junto con mala gestión y encubrimiento.No estuvo claro cuando la unidad de armas de fuego podría ser acreditada de nuevo.Source

Shoulder injury is the latest issue in a painful month for Trevor Lawrence and the Jags

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:59 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — First, an ankle injury. Next, a concussion. Now, an injured shoulder. The durable Trevor Lawrence keeps getting banged up, and it’s costing the Jacksonville Jaguars.Lawrence, who cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol just in time to play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ended up leaving in the fourth quarter with a shoulder injury as the Jaguars lost 30-12.Lawrence was ineffective before he got hurt, throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble as Jacksonville fell behind 30-0 on the way to its fourth straight loss.The third-year quarterback, who has never missed a game, said was hurt diving for a first down on a fourth-play late in the third quarter during Jacksonville’s first scoring drive.“Reached for the first down and got hit out of bounds and just landed on it,” Lawrence said. “When I landed, I knew something was off. The next play, it kind of hurts to throw. I just wanted to finish the drive out. The 2-point (try), you just could...

FIFA threatens to suspend Brazil over confederation president’s removal by court

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:59 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — FIFA warned Brazil on Sunday it could suspend its national teams and clubs from international competitions if an intervention by its soccer body leads to the election of a new president in January. FIFA said in a letter to a Brazilian soccer executive that the country’s soccer body CBF could face suspension if it does not heed its call to wait and instead holds a swift election to replace Ednaldo Rodrigues as president regardless. The document was obtained by The Associated Press. A Rio de Janeiro court removed Rodrigues and all his appointees at CBF from office on Dec. 7 due to irregularities in his election last year. Brazil’s two highest courts upheld that ruling last week.Soccer’s governing body FIFA historically rejects government and third-party interference in its member associations, which ultimately could leave five-time World Cup winners Brazil out of major competitions until the crisis is solved.The Rio court ruling also named José Perdiz...

“Todos fuimos atacados”: al menos 68 muertos en ofensiva israelí en el centro de Gaza

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:59 GMT

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza — Al menos 68 personas murieron el domingo en Gaza en uno de los ataques más mortíferos de la guerra, mientras que 15 soldados israelíes perdieron la vida el fin de semana.Periodistas de The Associated Press en un hospital cercano observaron a palestinos desesperados cargar a los muertos, incluido un bebé, y a los heridos tras el ataque al campo de refugiados de Maghazi, al este de Deir al Balah. Una joven ensangrentada parecía atónita mientras revisaban su cuerpo en busca de huesos fracturados.Entre los 68 fallecidos hay al menos 12 mujeres y siete niños, según las primeras cifras dadas a conocer por el hospital.“Todos fuimos atacados”, dijo Ahmad Turokmani, quien perdió a varios familiares, entre ellos a su hija y su nieto. “No hay ningún lugar seguro en Gaza”.El Ministerio de Salud de Gaza informó en un principio que el número de muertos era de 70. El ejército israelí no comentó por el momento.Al acercarse la Nochebuena, el humo se elevaba sobre el asediado te...

Over 400 flights canceled, delayed at DIA on Christmas Eve

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – Many Holiday travelers who took a plane rather than a train or automobile to get home for the holidays experienced delays at some airports.The Denver International Airport experienced more than 300 delays and 20 cancellations by 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve, according to FlightAware. As of 8:30 p.m., 414 were delayed and 37 were canceled. Denver weather: Travel impacts on roads, at airports on Christmas Eve FOX31 spoke with passengers who said friends and family experienced delays on incoming flights from other cities.“The flight couldn't get to Springfield, where I was flying out of, until like 3 o'clock,” said one traveler.Many found creative ways to pass the time while waiting for their flights.“Just watch a little Netflix or you know, read some social media,” said one traveler who had waited for his flight in another city.They told FOX31 it was nothing in comparison to the last holiday season, where millions of Southwest passengers were stranded in airports across t...