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Denver airport CEO Phil Washington, Biden’s pick to lead FAA, withdraws amid shaky Senate support

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:22 GMT

WILMINGTON, Del. — President Joe Biden’s choice to run the Federal Aviation Administration has withdrawn his nomination, a setback for the administration that comes after Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington appeared to lack enough support in the closely divided Senate. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg confirmed Washington’s withdrawal in a tweet Saturday night, calling him “an excellent nominee” and blaming undeserved and partisan attacks.The FAA needs a confirmed Administrator, and Phil Washington’s transportation & military experience made him an excellent nominee. The partisan attacks and procedural obstruction he has faced are undeserved, but I respect his decision to withdraw and am grateful for his service.— Secretary Pete Buttigieg (@SecretaryPete) March 26, 2023Republicans were united in opposition to Washington, calling him unqualified because of limited aviation experience. Democrats and allied independents still might have pushed the...

Record-breaking Powerball winner purchases second luxury home: report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:22 GMT

Just days after closing on a mansion in the Hollywood Hills, the winner of the largest Powerball jackpot in history has purchased another luxury home to the tune of about $4 million.Earlier this month, Edwin Castro purchased the Hollywood Hills luxury complex for $25.5 million. According to Dirt.com, which was the first publication to identify Castro as the mansion's new owner, Castro apparently was not done shopping.The man who purchased the $2 billion winning lottery ticket from a gas station in Altadena, decided to purchase a new home not far from where his life was forever changed.As reported by Dirt.com, Powerball winner Edwin Castro purchased a 5-bed, 5-bath home located on the 2100 block of Midlothian Drive in Altadena, California. (KTLA)As reported by Dirt.com, Powerball winner Edwin Castro purchased a 5-bed, 5-bath home located on the 2100 block of Midlothian Drive in Altadena, California. (KTLA)As reported by Dirt.com, Powerball winner Edwin Castro purchased a 5-bed, 5-bat...

Juvenile suspect wanted for robbing Subway shop in Victorville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:22 GMT

A 14-year-old boy was arrested while a second juvenile suspect remains at large after robbing a Subway shop in Victorville.On March 14, officers responded to a robbery at a Subway located on Hook Boulevard around 9:16 p.m., according to the Victorville Police Department.A female victim told police she was working when two male suspects entered the shop and demanded money.When the victim attempted to run away, the suspects stopped her and threatened to kill her, according to police documents. The suspects stole cash from the register, then fled the scene on foot.A California Highway Patrol helicopter assisted deputies in locating the thieves. One suspect was successfully apprehended while the second suspect jumped over several fences into a nearby housing tract, police said.“After an extensive area check, deputies were unable to locate the second suspect," officials said.Deputies believe the second suspect is in possession of the stolen cash.The wanted juvenile is described as a Blac...

Many ski resorts near Bay Area are extending ski seasons, thanks to feet of fresh snow

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:22 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) -- Ski enthusiasts hoping for spring skiing are in luck! Several ski resorts near the Bay Area have announced extensions to their ski seasons after the Sierra Nevada mountains received feet upon feet of snow over the past few months. Photo: Injuries reported in collision that knocked down traffic signal in Concord Dodge Ridge in Pinecrest is currently facing its second-highest snowfall on record with over 700 inches of snow so far this season. Now, Dodge Ridge is offering the longest season it ever has before. Heavenly Mountain Resort is extending its ski season until May 7. Ricky Newberry, Vice President of Mountain Operations says Heavenly received 544 inches of snow this season. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW ...

San Diego Wave kick off NWSL season with last-minute winner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:22 GMT

Alex Morgan scored on a penalty in the 88th minute and the San Diego Wave kicked off its National Women’s Soccer League season with a 3-2 win over the Chicago Red Stars on Saturday night. The game was played before 30,854 fans at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium, a record for a NWSL home opener. Yuki Nagasato struck first for Chicago in the 18th minute, connecting with a loose ball in the box on a corner kick. Amirah Ali tied things up in the 22nd minute, pouncing on a bobbled save that fell out of the hands of Red Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher. San Diego, playing its second season in the NWSL, took the lead in the 32nd minute when 18-year-old Jaedyn Shaw blasted a shot from the top of the 18-yard box. Mallory Swanson added a penalty for the Red Stars that evened the score just before the end of the half.A handball in the box set up the game-winning penalty for Morgan after a mostly quiet second half. NORTH CAROLINA 1, KANSAS CITY 0Forward Mille Gejl scored North Carolina’s lon...

Vazquez propels Cincinnati to 1-0 victory over Nashville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:22 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brandon Vazquez scored three minutes into the second half and FC Cincinnati held on for a 1-0 victory over Nashville SC on Saturday night.Cincinnati (3-0-2) notched its first victory over Nashville (2-2-1) in its fifth try and is unbeaten in its last nine regular-season road matches, posting a 3-0-6 mark. Nashville entered play 5-1-1 in its previous seven home matches, outscoring opponents 17-4.Nashville had a 17-15 advantage in shots, but Cincinnati had a 7-3 edge in shots on goal.Roman Celentano made three saves to earn the clean sheet for Cincinnati. Joe Willis stopped six shots for Nashville.Cincinnati rallied from a two-goal deficit to earn a 3-3 draw with the Chicago Fire last week. Cincinnati was previously 0-49-0 when trailing by multiple goals.No team has gone 10 matches on the road without a loss since a 10-match run by the Portland Timbers (2012-13).Cincinnati returns home to host Inter Miami on Saturday. Nashville hits the road to play Orlando Cit...

Kevin Huerter scores 27, Kings beat Jazz 121-113

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:22 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Huerter scored a team-high 27 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 121-113 on Saturday night.Domantas Sabonis finished with 16 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists for his NBA-leading 60th double-double of the season. Harrison Barnes added 18 points. Huerter added seven rebounds and four assists for the Kings (45-29). Keegan Murray scored 14 of his 22 total points in the first quarter and knocked down six three-pointers for the Kings. Murray is four three-pointers away from breaking Donovan Mitchell’s single-season record for three-pointers made in a rookie season. Jazz rookie Walker Kessler scored a career-high 31 points for the Jazz (35-39). Kessler added 11 rebounds and finished 14 of 16 from the floor. Kelly Olynyk finished with 17 points and 10 assists, Ochai Agbaji scored 20 and Jarrell Brantley added 13 off the bench for Utah.TIP-INSJazz: G Jordan Clarkson (left hand strain), G Collin Sexton (left hamstring soreness), F Rudy Gay ...

Becher rallies Whitecaps to 1-1 draw with Minnesota United

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:22 GMT

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Simon Becher scored unassisted in his first match of the season and it came in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time, rallying the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United on Saturday night.Becher subbed in and played 20 minutes before delivering the equalizer. His only other goal came last season when he subbed in for an 8-minute stint and scored in the Whitecaps’ 2-1 win over the Houston Dynamo.Minnesota United (2-0-2) was the only team to beat Vancouver (0-2-3) twice last season. Minnesota United, off to the best start in club history, and St. Louis City entered the day as the only two teams with a pair of road wins.Yohei Takaoka finished with two saves for Vancouver. Clint Irwin stopped four shots for Minnesota United.The Whitecaps had a 23-8 advantage in shots and a 5-2 edge in shots on goal.Vancouver returns home to host CF Montreal on Saturday. Minnesota United travels to play St. Louis City on Saturday.____AP soccer: htt...

Coco Gauff loses lead, match against Potapova at Miami Open

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:22 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Coco Gauff let a big lead slip away and wound up dropping the last five games of a mistake-filled 6-7 (8), 7-5, 6-2 loss to Anastasia Potapova in the third round of the Miami Open on Saturday.The No. 6-seeded Gauff, a 19-year-old from Florida, was critical of herself afterward, saying that her footwork wasn’t great, that her mindset was off and that she played too defensively after serving for the victory at 5-3 in the second set.“That’s kind of been where I’ve been messing up in all my matches this year. All the ones I’ve lost I think I lost because of that. I think it should be more used as a tool in a toolbox than as a weapon,” Gauff said. “I think I have to change my mentality in the game about not relying on that too much because I think sometimes I play a little bit too passive because I know I can get to balls.”She heard chants of “Let’s go, Coco!” from spectators at the hard-court tournament as she overcame a 5-2 deficit in the opening set, t...

Today in History: March 26, Beethoven dies at age 56

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:22 GMT

Today in History Today is Sunday, March 26, the 85th day of 2023. There are 280 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 26, 2010, the U.S. and Russia sealed the first major nuclear weapons treaty in nearly two decades, agreeing to slash the former Cold War rivals’ warhead arsenals by nearly one-third. On this date: In 1812, an earthquake devastated Caracas, Venezuela, causing an estimated 26,000 deaths, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. In 1827, composer Ludwig van Beethoven died in Vienna at age 56. In 1945, during World War II, Iwo Jima was fully secured by U.S. forces following a final, desperate attack by Japanese soldiers. In 1962, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Baker v. Carr, gave federal courts the power to order reapportionment of states’ legislative districts. In 1973, the soap opera “The Young and the Restless” premiered on CBS-TV.In 1979, a peace treaty was signed by Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and witn...