Washington, D.C. (CNN) — The Biden administration said they’ll begin chartering flights on Friday from Israel to destinations in Europe, as officials scramble to get Americans stranded in the war-ravaged country back home to the US. Once the travelers get from Israel to Europe – on Israeli, Turkish and other regional airlines – they’ll be ferried
Continue Reading(CNN) — Homemade rockets. Modified AK-47s. Decades-old Soviet machine guns. Cheap, second-hand, and purloined weapons comprised Hamas’ deadly makeshift arsenal that fueled a devastating, multi-pronged attack on Israel over the weekend. CNN analyzed dozens of photos and videos of Hamas militants during the surprise assault to identify the weapons used to kill at least 1,200 people
Continue Reading(CNN) — Israel has declared war on the Palestinian militant group Hamas after it carried out an unprecedented attack by air, sea and land on Saturday. The large-scale surprise assault has left more than 1,200 dead in Israel, according to Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus said in an update on Wednesday. It prompted a lethal volley of retaliatory
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s been a somber and solemn week for Jewish leaders in southern Colorado as they process the devastating news coming out of Israel. Those leaders are denouncing the deadly attacks from the terrorist organization Hamas while praying for peace in the Middle East. “I have teachers, family members, and close
Continue ReadingCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As violence escalates and war erupts in Israel, Southern Coloradans with ties to the country are fearful for the future of their loved ones. Mark Tedder, a missionary out of Colorado Springs, returned from Israel three weeks ago. Within the last 48 hours, he has been communicating with the families
Continue Reading(CNN) — The number of people killed when a drone laden with explosives hit a military a military college graduation ceremony in the western Syrian city of Homs rose to 89 early Friday, with nearly 300 others wounded. Five children and 31 women were among the dead, Syria’s state-run news agency SANA reported. No group has claimed responsibility
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New York (CNN) — SAG-AFTRA’s National Board is unanimously seeking permission from union members to strike against a number of video game makers ahead of negotiations resuming later this month. The union’s initial contract with major video game companies, the Interactive Media Agreement, was extended past its initial expiration date last fall as SAG-AFTRA “negotiated
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COLORADO (KRDO) – Five volunteers with the American Red Cross from the Colorado-Wyoming region leave Friday morning for Hawaii to help the thousands of people impacted by devastating wildfires. Lee Meyer has deployed to more than 60 disasters, ranging from wildfires to hurricanes, including Katrina in 2005. Her job in Hawaii will be to provide
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The long-awaited and much debated Remote Identification requirements take effect September 16, 2023 for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones) across the United States. Remote ID allows drones to broadcast a signal that a third party can use to identify the drone in the air as well as the location of the operator. According to the FAA,
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) – Team USA is preparing to compete in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Friday evening local time. The team consists of two Colorado-trained players, Sophia Smith and team captain Lindsey Horan. Ahead of the game, Governor Jared Polis wished the US Women’s National Soccer Team good luck. “Coloradans are thrilled to
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) – An 18-year-old from Castle Rock is in custody after he tried boarding a plane to provide “material support” to ISIS. On July 14, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said 18-year-old David Daniel Meyer was arrested as he attempted to board an international flight at the Denver International Airport (DEN). According to an
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 30 JUN 23 10:37 ET Updated: 30 JUN 23 11:28 ET By Ariane de Vogue and Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — In a stinging defeat for President Joe Biden, the Supreme Court blocked the administration’s student loan forgiveness plan Friday, rejecting a program aimed at delivering up to $20,000 of relief to millions of borrowers struggling
Continue ReadingZaporizhzhia, Ukraine (CNN) — In a deserted shell of a building, a Ukrainian drone pilot blocks off his surroundings and focuses solely on the controller in his hands. The wall-less room gives him and his unit some cover in the moonless night. The small screen on the soldier’s remote control, the only light source allowed, illuminates his piercing
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) – Two bills aiming to improve eating disorder care and prevention have been signed into law by Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera. The goal of the bills is to remove barriers that some people with eating disorders experience when trying to seek care. The largest of which is people being denied care due
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)–The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) was in Washington DC Tuesday to receive an award from the Congressional Fire Services Institute. The CSFD is the recipient of the 2023 Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award. This award has been given out every spring for 33 years. The purpose of the award is
Continue ReadingLondon (CNN) — Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has promised to continue with his unorthodox policy of cutting interest rates to reduce sky-high inflation if he is re-elected on May 28. “Please do follow me in the aftermath of the elections, and you will see that inflation will be going down along with interest rates,” he
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The future of thousands of Dreamers, young adult immigrants brought to the United States as children, is up in the air. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA, was initially created nearly a decade ago by the Obama Administration as a temporary way to safeguard immigrants from
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(CNN) — A 78-year-old American citizen has been sentenced to life in prison by a Chinese court on spying charges. John Shing-Wan Leung, who is also a Hong Kong permanent resident, was convicted of espionage and given a life sentence Monday by the Intermediate People’s Court in the eastern city of Suzhou, according to a statement on
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(CNN) — Turkey’s fiercely contested presidential election appears likely to go to a second round after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan failed to secure 50% of votes cast to decisively extend his 20-year rule. The high stakes election will ultimately decide the fate of a key NATO ally and regional power broker at a time when Russia’s invasion of
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(CNN) — One country, two major airlines operating world-class long-haul fleets out of different major aviation hubs located close to one another. On paper, the United Arab Emirates’ ownership of two powerhouse global longhaul carriers with largely overlapping international air networks that converge so closely might seem an extravagance too far. Isn’t one enough? And
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