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RCMP to reflect on painful history as Canada’s police service on 150th anniversary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:00 GMT

OTTAWA — When Canada’s founding leaders first conceived of a federal police service, history tells us it was merely an emergency measure, a contingency plan to enforce Canadian laws throughout what was then known as the North-West Territories. The day Parliament voted the service into existence on May 23, 1873, is now recognized as the official founding of what would eventually become the RCMP.But the first big case, months later, truly kick-started the force’s long and sometimes painful history.The RCMP marks 150 years of that history Tuesday with events the service says are meant to demonstrate pride, but also humility and reconciliation.In spring 1873, a famine had pushed a group of Nakoda to venture south of their traditional territory toward Cyprus Hills, in modern-day southern Saskatchewan.They were camped not far from some whisky traders when they encountered a group of American wolf hunters whose horse had been stolen.“When the hunters encountered the innoc...

Zilker Park Vision Plan clears Austin Parks Board

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Zilker Park Vision Plan is one step closer to being adopted after clearing the Austin Parks Board Monday night. It wasn't without pushback from the public. At least 160 people signed up to speak to the board -- many against the vision plan. Additional speakers signed up in-person and online late in the day. Public comment took four hours and went late into the night Monday. "Seventy percent of this plan is for totally unneeded new construction that only a few people are looking for," one speaker said. "If we don't want the park to fall into neglect and despair it's important that we have a plan to ensure another century of enjoyment," another countered. Is it true? City says misinformation spreading about Zilker Park Vision Plan The vision plan is a guide, but doesn't outline detailed design, construction plans or budgeting for the future of the park. The plan will head to Austin City Council this summer, according to city staff. The plan includes three new p...

APD investigating homicide at Southpark Meadows

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police said Tuesday morning one person was dead and one person was detained after a shooting at Southpark Meadows in far south Austin late Monday night.According to police, officers were called to the area near the Dairy Queen at the shopping center just after 9 p.m. for a report of a person shot. Police said the person died at the hospital just before 10:30 p.m. According to APD, one person was detained at the scene but police did not give any other details about the shooting. This is Austin's 30th homicide of 2023.

Daily horoscope for May 23, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:00 GMT

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Cancer.Happy Birthday for Tuesday, May 23, 2023:You are a free spirit. You are intelligent and focused, and you like to be in control of whatever situation you are in. This is a successful year for you. Your talents and efforts will be acknowledged through a promotion, an award, kudos or some kind of recognition. Bravo!ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★This is an active, aggressive and successful day for those of you in sports. You’re raring to go! You also feel more competitive than usual. Meanwhile, your home scene might be interrupted by something unexpected, perhaps a visitor or a new purchase. Tonight: Patience.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★Increased activity and chaos on the homefront might be bewildering today. It feels like it’s more than you can handle. Fear not, because you can handle a lot! Part of the problem is your daily routine is interrupted with surprises, transportatio...

Russia launches overnight air attack on Ukraine's Dnipro - governor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:00 GMT

Officials said that Russia had launched an air strike overnight on Dnipro in the south-east of Ukraine. Media reported a number of explosions.The exact cause of the explosions was not immediately clear, but the governor of Dnipropetrovsk, the region in which Dnipro is located, thanked the defenders."We were able to repel the attack thanks to our defence forces. Details will be revealed in due course," said Serhiylysak on Telegram, calling Russian forces "terrorists".RBC-Ukraine reported that 15 explosions were heard at Dnipro in more than 90 minutes during air raid alerts.After a nearly two-month hiatus, Russia resumed its missile and drone attacks this month. The most intense attacks of the war are now occurring several times per week.

Miss Manners: I let the hostess know I was angry at her. Was I rude?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:00 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I received a lovely handwritten invitation to attend a formal ladies’ luncheon at my friend’s home. Of course I accepted, and was looking forward to getting dressed up, as I don’t have many chances to do so.I told another friend of mine about it and she said that it sounded very nice, that she didn’t really know many people who had those kinds of parties and that it must be nice to be invited to it.A few days before the party, I called the hostess and asked if I could bring my other friend (they do not know each other). She said no.I got angry. I told her that I would not be attending, since my friend would not be welcome at her fancy little shindig.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners. Yes, she’s a service dog. No, I won’t tell you why I need her. Advice | Miss Manners: Would the wedding gift my husband suggested be an insult? Advice | Miss Manners: I tried to fix the shoddy bouquet a...

Dear Abby: She says I can’t see my aunt, and her reasons don’t make sense

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:00 GMT

DEAR ABBY: My cousin is refusing to allow me to see my aunt.After a horrible 2020, during which my cousin lost her husband to cancer and the lockdown occurred that kept most people isolated, my cousin still guards her mom beyond reason.I have asked repeatedly if we could meet in person at an outside location and offered to wear a mask, but she refuses.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: The photos my son’s wife posts make me worry for their marriage Advice | Dear Abby: I can’t forgive myself for not watching my husband’s TV show with him Advice | Dear Abby: My mom dressed me funny, and it screwed me up for years Advice | Dear Abby: This woman moved into my house, and now I’m not allowed to go downstairs Advice | Dear Abby: Our new neighbor is trouble, and my girlfriend thinks he’s great My cousin said in a text that she’s in charge of her mom’s schedule. Her reas...

La nueva búsqueda de la niña británica desaparecida Madeleine McCann se centrará en tierra, no en el agua

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:00 GMT

(CNN) — La Policía que investiga la desaparición de la niña británica Madeleine McCann llevará a cabo una nueva búsqueda en Portugal basándose en una información reciente, según informaron este lunes las autoridades alemanas a CNN.La nueva búsqueda se llevará a cabo cerca del embalse de Arade, cercano a la ciudad portuguesa de Silves, a unos 50 kilómetros de la zona turística donde McCann desapareció en 2007, según la filial de CNN en Portugal.Se espera que la investigación comience este martes y se prolongue durante un máximo de dos días, informó también CNN Portugal, que añadió que las Policías británica y alemana observarán la búsqueda de la Policía portuguesa.Las autoridades se centrarán en la tierra en lugar de en el agua, las fuentes también dijeron a CNN Portugal, afiliada de CNN.Nuevas pruebas en el caso de Maddie McCann: el fiscal alemán está “seguro” de que el principal sospechoso mató a la niñaVehículos y tiendas de campaña de la Policía Judicial de inve...

Helen Hayes Awards crown GALA Hispanic Theatre’s ‘On Your Feet,’ Signature Theatre’s ‘Color Purple’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:00 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley recaps the Helen Hayes Awards (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); }); }); The annual Helen Hayes Awards crowned the best of local theater Sunday night at The Anthem in Southwest, D.C.Over 1,600 theater creators and supporters attended the event, which included performances by Quadry Brown, Carolyn Burke, Drake Leach, Kanysha Williams, Michael Urie, Frenchie Davis and Solomon Parker III.Ju...

Dodgers take on the Braves after Martinez’s 4-hit game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:00 GMT

Los Angeles Dodgers (30-19, first in the NL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (29-18, first in the NL East)Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Bobby Miller (0-0); Braves: Spencer Strider (4-1, 3.14 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 86 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -209, Dodgers +175; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers play the Atlanta Braves after J.D. Martinez’s four-hit game on Monday.Atlanta has gone 12-11 in home games and 29-18 overall. Braves hitters have a collective .335 on-base percentage, the second-ranked percentage in the NL.Los Angeles has gone 13-12 in road games and 30-19 overall. The Dodgers have the seventh-ranked team ERA in the NL at 4.32.The teams match up Tuesday for the second time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Ronald Acuna Jr. has 14 doubles and 11 home runs while hitting .342 for the Braves. Kevin Pillar is 4-for-16 with three home runs over the past 10 games.Freddie Freeman has 18 doubles, a triple, nine home runs ...