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7 killed in fire on passenger train in southern Pakistan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:57 GMT

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — At least seven people were killed after a car on a moving passenger train caught fire overnight in southern Pakistan, officials said Thursday. Railways official Mohsin Sial said the train caught fire in Khairpur, a district about 500 kilometers (300 miles) north of Karachi, the capital of Sindh province. He said six people were killed in the blaze while a woman died when she jumped from the window of the moving train.The blaze also badly damaged several other cars in the train, she said, and the cause remained unclear. TV footage showed several burned sections of the train, which was on its way from Karachi to the eastern city of Lahore, when a car caught fire. Local media reported that the flames roared through the train Wednesday night, engulfing several cars. In Pakistan, poor passengers often bring their own small gas stoves on the trains to cook their meals, despite rules barring the practice. Safety regulations are often ignored in overcrowded trains. ...

La información que tomó Teixeira “supera con creces” lo que se ha informado, dijeron los fiscales al juez del caso

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:57 GMT

(CNN) — Fiscales federales le pidieron a un juez este miércoles que continuara con la detención de Jack Teixeira, el miembro de la Guardia Nacional Aérea acusado de publicar una gran cantidad de documentos clasificados en redes sociales. Los fiscales dijeron que representaba un riesgo de fuga y que el gobierno todavía estaba lidiando con la cantidad de información clasificada robada.En una presentación judicial este miércoles por la noche, los fiscales dijeron que la información que supuestamente tomó Jack Teixeira “excede con creces” lo informado, y que liberarlo de la cárcel podría representar una grave amenaza para la seguridad nacional.Teixeira, alegaron los fiscales, vio cientos de documentos clasificados, a los que el gobierno dijo que aún podría tener acceso, y realizó cientos de búsquedas de palabras clave más “en lo que parece ser un esfuerzo deliberado para difundir los secretos de este país”.“El acusado sabe dónde está la información”, escribieron los fiscales. “Él ...

China pushes to digitize mines in attempt to make them safer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:57 GMT

SHENMU, China (AP) — China is using “smart” technology to try to improve its safety record in coal mines, as part of a push by the National Energy Administration to bolster output and stem frequent accidents and collapses.Smart-mine sensors monitor aspects such as gas buildup and flooding or ventilation levels, and set off an alert if any reach a dangerous level. The sensors, located inside the mine and on carts and tools, transfer the data via 5G, allowing for real-time monitoring by a central command.Huawei Technologies Ltd., better known for telecommunications equipment, teamed up with state-owned Shaanxi Coal Industry Co to pilot its intelligent coal mine technology in Hongliulin and Xiaobaodang. Huawei has pivoted to other industries including self-driving cars, factories and mines amid U.S. sanctions that led it to report a 70% decline in profits from last year in March.The system has allowed Shaanxi to reduce the number of people working underground by 42% at the Xiaobaodang ...

‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ author Jeff Kinney to unveil statue at his alma mater U. Md.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:57 GMT

Hear our full chat on my podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley.” toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' statue at the University of Maryland (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); In between classes, young Terps regularly scroll their phones to read the campus newspaper — The Diamondback — while munching on Panda Express in the Stamp Student Union at the University of Maryland in Co...

Goldschmidt leads Cardinals against the Giants after 4-hit game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:57 GMT

St. Louis Cardinals (9-16, fifth in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (11-13, fourth in the NL West)San Francisco; Thursday, 3:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Miles Mikolas (0-1, 7.46 ERA, 1.90 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Giants: Logan Webb (1-4, 5.28 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 36 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Giants -146, Cardinals +124; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals take on the San Francisco Giants after Paul Goldschmidt had four hits against the Giants on Wednesday.San Francisco has an 11-13 record overall and a 7-6 record at home. The Giants have a 9-4 record in games when they scored at least five runs.St. Louis is 9-16 overall and 4-8 in road games. Cardinals hitters have a collective .341 on-base percentage, the second-ranked percentage in the NL.The teams meet Thursday for the fourth time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: J.D. Davis leads the Giants with five home runs while slugging .500. Mike Yastrzemski is 14-for-41 with two doubles, thr...

Pirates square off against the Dodgers with series tied 1-1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:57 GMT

Los Angeles Dodgers (13-12, second in the NL West) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (17-8, first in the NL Central)Pittsburgh; Thursday, 12:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Julio Urias (3-2, 3.33 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Pirates: Mitch Keller (2-0, 3.64 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 30 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Dodgers -168, Pirates +143; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: Both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday.Pittsburgh has a 17-8 record overall and an 8-4 record at home. The Pirates have gone 11-4 in games when they record eight or more hits.Los Angeles is 13-12 overall and 7-6 on the road. The Dodgers have the second-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .451.The matchup Thursday is the third time these teams meet this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Bryan Reynolds has five doubles, a triple and five home runs for the Pirates. Jack Suwinski is 11-for-27 with four doubles, four home runs and eight RBI over t...

Braves host the Marlins on 3-game home win streak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:57 GMT

Miami Marlins (12-13, third in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (17-8, first in the NL East)Atlanta; Thursday, 12:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Braxton Garrett (1-0, 2.84 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 16 strikeouts); Braves: Kyle Wright (0-1, 5.93 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, 11 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -192, Marlins +162; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves host the Miami Marlins looking to continue a three-game home winning streak.Atlanta has a 7-6 record at home and a 17-8 record overall. The Braves have a 15-2 record in games when they record eight or more hits.Miami has a 5-7 record in road games and a 12-13 record overall. The Marlins have a 3-12 record in games when they have given up at least one home run.The matchup Thursday is the fourth time these teams meet this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Ronald Acuna Jr. has nine doubles and four home runs while hitting .363 for the Braves. Ozzie Albies is 11-for-36 with two doubles, a triple and five home runs over ...

Mets take 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Nationals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:57 GMT

Washington Nationals (9-14, fifth in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (14-11, second in the NL East)New York; Thursday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Trevor Williams (1-1, 3.38 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 13 strikeouts); Mets: Joey Lucchesi (1-0, .00 ERA, .86 WHIP, nine strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -235, Nationals +194; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets look to end a four-game slide when they take on the Washington Nationals.New York has gone 4-4 at home and 14-11 overall. The Mets have hit 26 total home runs to rank 10th in the NL.Washington is 9-14 overall and 7-5 in road games. The Nationals have a 3-5 record in games decided by one run.The teams meet Thursday for the third time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Brandon Nimmo leads the Mets with a .337 batting average, and has six doubles, two home runs, 17 walks and 13 RBI. Jeff McNeil is 15-for-36 with a home run and three RBI over the past 10 games.Jeimer Candelario has four home runs, five walks and...

Cubs and Padres play with series tied 1-1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:57 GMT

San Diego Padres (13-13, third in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (13-10, third in the NL Central)Chicago; Thursday, 2:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Seth Lugo (2-1, 2.78 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Cubs: Hayden Wesneski (1-1, 4.67 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 12 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Padres -142, Cubs +120BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres play on Thursday with the three-game series tied 1-1.Chicago has gone 7-8 in home games and 13-10 overall. The Cubs have the fourth-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .443.San Diego has an 8-5 record on the road and a 13-13 record overall. The Padres have an 8-2 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.The matchup Thursday is the third meeting between these teams this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Patrick Wisdom leads the Cubs with nine home runs while slugging .639. Nico Hoerner is 17-for-47 with two doubles, a triple, two home runs and 12 RBI over the past 10 games.Xander Bogaerts is third on the Padre...

Brian Walshe due back in court, accused of murdering his wife Ana Walshe. But the whereabouts of her body remain a mystery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:57 GMT

(CNN) — A Massachusetts father accused of killing and dismembering his wife is expected to appear in court Thursday, almost five months after the disappearance of Ana Walshe.Brian Walshe, 48, of Cohasset was indicted by a grand jury last month on charges of murder, misleading a police investigation/obstruction of justice, and improper conveyance of a human body, Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey said.“Brian Walshe entered a plea of not guilty to the charge of murder at his Quincy District Court arraignment in January,” Morrissey said in March. “This indictment moves the case to the Norfolk Superior Court, where it will be arraigned.”Prosecutors have not said whether Ana Walshe’s body or remains have been found.The suspect’s defense attorney, Tracy Miner, has suggested the prosecutors’ case was not strong and accused them of leaking evidence to the media before making it available to her.“In my exp...