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With Russia revolt over, mercenaries’ future and direction of Ukraine war remain uncertain

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:53:50 GMT

(AP) — Russian government troops withdrew from the streets of Moscow on Sunday and the rebellious mercenary soldiers who had occupied other cities were gone, but the short-lived revolt has weakened President Vladimir Putin just as his forces are facing a fierce counteroffensive in Ukraine.The aborted march on the capital by Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner troops, some of the most effective fighters in Ukraine, also left their fate uncertain.Under terms of the agreement that ended the crisis, Prigozhin will go into exile in Belarus but will not face prosecution. Neither Putin nor Prigozhin has been heard from since the deal, brokered by Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko, was announced Saturday night.U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken described the weekend’s events as “extraordinary,” recalling that 16 months ago Putin appeared poised to seize the capital of Ukraine and now he has had to defend Moscow from forces led by his onetime protege.“I think we’ve seen more ...

US Coast Guard investigating loss of Titan submersible to determine cause of implosion

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:53:50 GMT

(AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard said Sunday it is leading an investigation into the loss of the Titan submersible that was carrying five people to the Titanic, to determine what caused it to implode.Capt. Jason Neubauer, chief investigator, said the salvage operations are ongoing, and they have mapped the accident site. He did not give a timeline for the investigation. Neubauer said the convening of a Marine Board of Investigation is the highest level of investigation conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard.Investigators are working closely with other national and international investigative authorities, including the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, Transportation Safety Board of Canada, the French marine casualties investigation board and the United Kingdom Marine Accident Investigation Branch, Neubauer added. Evidence is being collected in the port of St. John’s, Newfoundland, in coordination with Canadian authorities.The Coast Guard board can make recommendations to ...

Police identify 2 teen victims in Braintree double homicide

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:53:50 GMT

A 16-year-old and 19-year-old are dead after a shooting in Braintree, police reported Sunday morning.Jahzier Porter, 16 of Braintree, and Jayden Santos-Andrade, who would have turned 20 next month, from Dorchester, were found in a parked car with gunshot wounds around 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning outside 10 Alfred Road, of which Porter is a resident. A third person was also in the car, but they were unharmed. The two victims died at South Shore Hospital.Braintree police said there is no ongoing threat to the public, and the incident is under investigation.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Investigation underway after 3 elderly people found dead in apparent homicide in Newton

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:53:50 GMT

Authorities are investigating after three elderly people were found dead in a home in Newton Sunday in what investigators are calling an apparent homicide, officials said.Officers responding to a home on Broadway Street around 10 a.m. found three elderly people dead, according to a statement issued by Middlesex District Attorney Marian T. Ryan and Newton Police Chief John Carmichael. There is an active search for the person or persons responsible, according to the statement.The area of Broadway Street between Churchill and Linwood Avenue remains closed at this time and people should avoid the area.Anyone who sees suspicious activity is asked to call Newton police at 617-796-2123 or call 911.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Trump: Government has ‘vital role’ opposing abortion 

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:53:50 GMT

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump said the federal government should play a “vital role” opposing abortion but again failed to provide specifics on what national restrictions he would support if elected to the White House again.Trump’s remarks to a group of influential evangelicals Saturday on the anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning the national right to an abortion stood in contrast to that of his former vice president and 2024 rival Mike Pence.Pence, speaking at the same conference a day earlier, challenged every GOP presidential candidate to support the passage of a national ban on abortions at least as early as 15 weeks of pregnancy.Trump, the GOP front-runner, has been reluctant to endorse a national ban and has suggested restrictions should be left to the states. He has even suggested that pushing for increased abortion restrictions would be a political liability for Republicans, despite his three Supreme Court nominees making up the majorit...

Red Sox fall to Andrew Benintendi’s White Sox in series finale

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:53:50 GMT

The Red Sox wrapped up their road trip in uneventful, unappealing fashion on Sunday, dropping their series finale to the Chicago White Sox 4-1.Their travels culminated in a 3-4 record full of wasted opportunities to pad their record against two mediocre American League Central teams.But wasting opportunities has been a theme all season, why should their sojourn in the midwest be any different?Over their weekend in Chicago, the Red Sox were 3-for-18 with runners in scoring position, and left 20 men on base.Adam Duvall was the only real bright spot in Sunday’s lackluster offensive showing. After going 0-for-8 over the first two games of the series, he collected back-to-back doubles and drove in his team’s only run. They were 2-for-8 with runners in scoring position, and as befit their opponents, left eight men out.“Today, we had chances early on,” Alex Cora acknowledged to reporters. “We haven’t hit with men in scoring position.”“We face...

Wagner uprising is ‘direct challenge’ to Putin, Blinken says

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:53:50 GMT

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Wagner mercenary group’s revolt against Russian President Vladimir Putin was a “direct challenge” to his authority and provides a battlefield advantage to Ukraine in its war to drive out Russian forces.“This raises profound questions. It shows real cracks,” Blinken said Sunday on CBS’s Face the Nation. “We can’t speculate or know exactly where that’s going to go. We do know that Putin has a lot more to answer for in the weeks and months ahead.”Putin faced the biggest threat to his nearly quarter-century grip on power after Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin led his troops toward Moscow. The situation has stabilized after the Kremlin said Putin guaranteed that Prigozhin could travel to Belarus and would drop criminal mutiny charges against him and the Wagner fighters involved in the rebellion.Blinken, who gave a consistent message across four television interviews Sunday morning, said the U.S. is focused on supporting Ukraine and its...

US Coast Guard will lead investigation of Titan implosion with help from Canada, France, UK

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:53:50 GMT

By JENNIFER McDERMOTT and STEVE LeBLANC (Associated Press)The U.S. Coast Guard said Sunday it is leading an investigation into the loss of the Titan submersible that was carrying five people to the Titanic, to determine what caused it to implode. Capt. Jason Neubauer, chief investigator, said the salvage operations are ongoing, and they have mapped the accident site. He did not give a timeline for the investigation. Neubauer said the convening of a Marine Board of Investigation is the highest level of investigation conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard.Investigators are working closely with other national and international investigative authorities, including the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, Transportation Safety Board of Canada, the French marine casualties investigation board and the United Kingdom Marine Accident Investigation Branch, Neubauer added. Evidence is being collected in the port of St. John’s, Newfoundland, in coordination with Canadian authorities.The ...

Bumbling Mets implode in the 8th inning, suffer stunning 7-6 loss to the Phillies

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:53:50 GMT

PHILADELPHIA — The 2023 Mets haven’t often been able to get out of their own way. Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies, it was no different.In this particular game, Francisco Lindor homered and Pete Alonso hit his league-leading 24th homer, and the Mets were almost able to overcome an inefficient start by Carlos Carrasco. But they couldn’t overcome an infield error and three walks and two hit batters by two relievers in the eighth inning. The Phillies scored four runs on only one hit in the eighth to come back from a 6-3 deficit to win 7-6 and take the series, 2-1.It was another stunning loss for the Mets (35-42) in a season full of them.Alonso’s home run came off left-hander Jose Alvarado in the seventh, an opposite-field insurance blast that ultimately wasn’t enough. Rookie reliever Josh Walker ran into trouble, loading the bases in the eighth without getting an out. Another defensive miscue, this one by Brett Baty at third, cost the Mets a run....

How to swim at resorts without the hefty price tag

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:53:50 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Looking to spend the day sunbathing or enjoying the luxury of a resort without having to pay the hefty price? Then say hello to the "daycation" concept.With Resort Pass, you can get access to hotel amenities and picture perfect pools without actually being an overnight guest. Instead of dropping hundreds of dollars to stay at nearby resorts, you can now purchase a pass just for the day with this booking platform. 5 places to watch the sunset in San Diego It may surprise you just how inexpensive being poolside can be.Whether it's warming up in a sauna, kicking your feet around a bubbling hot tub or going after a rush by slipping down a water slide, the possibilities are many when deciding which resort to book for the day. Here's a look at five options in the San Diego area, along with their single entry price:San Diego Mission Bay ResortWith this day pass, guests can enjoy the large resort pool while the kids hang in the wading pool. There's a ping pong table, board g...