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Germany women’s team coach Voss-Tecklenburg extends contract

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:23:40 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The German soccer federation has given national women’s team coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg a contract extension before this summer’s World Cup.Voss-Tecklenburg and her assistant, Britta Carlson, signed new deals on Monday keeping them in charge until after the 2025 European Championship, the federation said in a statement. Voss-Tecklenburg, who made 125 appearances as a player for Germany, took over as interim coach from Horst Hrubesch in 2018. At the World Cup the following year, her team lost in the quarterfinals against Sweden, thus missing out on qualification for the Olympic Games.Last year, Voss-Tecklenburg led Germany to the European Championship final against England, where it lost 2-1 in extra time. Germany captain Alexandra Popp, who had scored in every game up to the final, picked up an injury in the warmup. “I’d like to thank the federation for the trust they have placed in us,” Voss-Tecklenburg said. “We have big plans for this year’s World Cu...

AP Month in Pictures: Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:23:40 GMT

MARCH 2023This photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published by Associated Press photographers in Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan in March 2023.This selection shows scenes from across the region, including images of continued violence in the occupied West Bank, political upheaval in Israel and Pakistan and social protests in Lebanon.The gallery was curated by Oded Balilty, AP Chief photographer for Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, and Dusan Vranic, Deputy News Director for Photography for the Middle East, Afghanistan & Pakistan. Follow AP visual journalism: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnews AP Images on Twitter: http://twitter.com/AP_Images AP Images blog: http://apimagesblog.comFrom protests in Kenya, France, India and Israel, to the visit of US Vice President Kamala Harris to Africa, to the China Fashion Week in Beijing, to Ukrainian soldiers meeting their beloved ones at the station close to the frontline in Kramatorsk, this gall...

Vote now for Colorado’s best burger: 4 remain in Round 5 of Big Burger Bracket

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:23:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — More than 2,300 people have shared their votes in the Big Burger Bracket, with more than 19,000 votes tallied through four rounds. We’re now down to four restaurants and bars in the quest to find Colorado’s best burger.>> Vote now: Big Burger BracketFifth-round voting runs through Monday at noon, with voting for the winner beginning Monday at 12:01 p.m.The remaining matchups are: Bob’s Atomic Burgers in Golden vs. Westbound & Down Brewing in Idaho Springs, and Bud’s Cafe & Bar in Sedalia vs The Cherry Cricket.The initial 64 places were selected through Google reviews in early March. A search was done for the highest rated burgers in each Colorado county. Any location which had at least 4.5 stars and 900 total reviews was included in the bracket. Any restaurants with more than one location were included once on the bracket, using the highest-ranked location.Remaining voting roundsRound of…Voting StartsVoting EndsRound 54 Burger PlacesSun. April 2 at...

First lady Jill Biden visits Colorado as part of national tour

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:23:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — First lady Jill Biden will meet with Gov. Jared Polis in Colorado on Monday as part of the Biden Administration’s "Investing in America" tour.Biden will make her first stop of the tour Monday morning when she is scheduled to get started at about 9:30 a.m. After landing in Colorado Sunday evening, the first lady is expected to highlight career-connected learning and workforce training programs. She'll talk about the importance of investing in these programs that are preparing high school and community college students for jobs created by the president’s "Investing in America" agenda. ‘I have no doubt he’s still alive’: Owner searches for dog after deadly avalanche Biden and Polis will also participate in a roundtable with Colorado state legislators, some of who have sponsored bills for good-paying jobs. That conversation will be moderated by Colorado Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie. The following local bills will be discussed:Support In-Demand Career Workfor...

Threats of planned school attacks common in Colorado, most recently in Loveland

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:23:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Threats of a planned school attack are common during the average Colorado school year. Loveland alone had seven just last week. The Thompson School District confirmed that more than a dozen teachers left campus during a shooting threat at Loveland High School on March 29. A district spokesperson said 14 teachers “departed the Loveland High School campus” while school was still in session following a Safe2Tell tip about a planned shooting at the school. Policy under review after 14 teachers left campus during school shooting threat In a press release, the Loveland Police Department said district schools had received at least seven such threats since March 29. Those include:• Two threats received on March 29 against Loveland High School and Lucille Erwin Middle School were deemed not credible• One threat received on March 30 against Bill Reed Middle School was deemed not credible. The LPD SRO determined it to be a student who made the false threat. The school and LP...

Miami Beach Police searching for gunman after homeless man found shot

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:23:40 GMT

The Miami Beach Police Department is currently searching for a suspect following a shooting that left a homeless man severely injured.The incident just before 3 a.m. on Monday at the intersection of 16th Street and Alton Road. Law enforcement officials were called to the scene and discovered a homeless man who had been shot. The victim was immediately transported to the hospital and is said to be in critical condition.The police are now urging anyone who may have information regarding the shooting to come forward and report it to the authorities. Anyone with relevant information can contact the police department anonymously. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Shooting investigation on I-95 in Golden Glades leads to lane closure, heavy delays

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:23:40 GMT

Police blocked off a right lane on Interstate 95 as they investigated a crime scene on the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 at the Golden Glades, Monday morning.Video footage showed a bullet-riddled vehicle being towed away from the scene. Two suspects were detained, but it remains unknown if they were involved in the incident.The lane closure is causing delays as far back as Hallandale Beach Boulevard on the highway.Drivers have been advised to seek an alternate route as the investigation continues.

Registration opens for Fleet Week tours

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:23:40 GMT

Registration is now open for anyone looking to tour ships that will be featured at this year’s Fleet Week at Port Everglades. Fleet Week Port Everglades will last from April 23 to April 30. However, due to Navy security regulations, anyone looking to tour the visiting ships must register ahead of the event. Participating ships include:Amphibious Assault ShipDestroyerExpeditionary Fast TransportSubmarine (not confirmed)Due to Navy requirements, the names of the visiting ships cannot be released.Click here to register. Reservations are limited to six persons per party. Larger groups can be accommodated during afternoon hours Tuesday through Friday.The tours are free and will be conducted daily, Monday through Saturday during afternoon and evening hours.

Chase scene for Damon, Affleck movie ‘The Instigators’ filmed on Memorial Drive

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:23:40 GMT

A chase scene for the movie “The Instigators” starring Massachusetts natives Matt Damon and Casey Affleck was filmed on Memorial Drive Sunday. The filming closed down the road for most of the afternoon. “The Instigators” follows two crooks who go on the run with their therapist when a robbery goes wrong. The movie has been filming all across the Boston area for the past couple weeks. including in locations such as City Hall Plaza, Quincy, and sites in Back Bay and Fort Point.

Blinken speaks to Russian foreign minister about WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:23:40 GMT

(CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Sunday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and called for the “immediate release” of detained Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, according to the US State Department.“Secretary Blinken conveyed the United States’ grave concern over Russia’s unacceptable detention of a U.S. citizen journalist,” a readout from the department said.“Secretary Blinken further urged the Kremlin to immediately release wrongfully detained U.S. citizen Paul Whelan,” the readout continued, adding that the secretary and Lavrov “also discussed the importance of creating an environment that permits diplomatic missions to carry out their work.”Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter based in Russia, was detained last week on charges of espionage — the first time an American journalist has been detained on such accusations by Moscow since the Cold War. ...