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Fairfax County sting operation catches 10 accused child predators

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:28:30 GMT

Ten men are in custody in Fairfax County, Virginia, after meeting with undercover detectives with the intent to commit an illegal sex act with a minor, according to police.Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said that during the three day operation conducted earlier this month, detectives from the department’s child exploitation unit interacted with the men on various online platforms.The detectives portrayed themselves as 13- and 14-year-old children.“We hoped no one was out there,” Davis said. “We hoped that no one would interact with our with our undercover detectives, but they did.”Operation ADC Express 2: Destination Jail – 10 Predators Taken For a Ride!FULL DETAILS: https://t.co/xxpfcCcYsq pic.twitter.com/4nPYxczUpI— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) December 28, 2023Investigators say in each case, the accused offenders used the platforms to initiate sexually related conversations with the undercover detectives.Davis said a meetin...

Cowboys put 15-game home winning streak on the line against NFC North champ Lions

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:28:30 GMT

DETROIT (11-4) at DALLAS (10-5)Saturday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPNBETTING LINE: Cowboys by 6, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.AGAINST THE SPREAD: Lions 10-5; Cowboys 9-6.SERIES RECORD: Cowboys lead 18-12.LAST MEETING: Cowboys beat Lions 24-6 on Oct. 23, 2022, in Arlington, Texas.LAST WEEK: Lions beat Vikings 30-24; Cowboys lost to Dolphins 22-20.LIONS OFFENSE: OVERALL (3), RUSH (3), PASS (5), SCORING (5).LIONS DEFENSE: OVERALL (15), RUSH (4), PASS (23), SCORING (24).COWBOYS OFFENSE: OVERALL (5), RUSH (12), PASS (6), SCORING (2).COWBOYS DEFENSE: OVERALL (7), RUSH (19), PASS (5), SCORING (5).TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Lions minus-2; Cowboys plus-8.LIONS PLAYER TO WATCH: S Ifeatu Melifonwu’s interception of Nick Mullens with 58 seconds left sealed the win against the Vikings. His two sacks were the most a Lions DB has ever totaled in a single game. In his third straight start, he also had five tackles and two passes defended. COWBOYS PLAYER TO WATCH: WR CeeDee Lamb needs three catches to break P...

Penn State’s proud defense braces for Peach Bowl test against up-tempo Ole Miss attack

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:28:30 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — The marquee matchup in Saturday’s Peach Bowl is No. 10 Penn State’s top-ranked defense against No. 11 Mississippi’s up-tempo offense.Penn State’s proud defense led the nation in fewest yards and first downs and collected the most sacks. The Nittany Lions know those rankings will be tested by a Rebels offense led by quarterback Jaxson Dart and running back Quinshon Judkins.“All I’ve been hearing all week is Penn State defense versus Ole Miss offense,” Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs said Thursday. “So I feel like when that’s been hyped up so much, you’ve got to pretty much give the people what they want.”The Rebels rank 15th in the nation with their average of 455.4 yards per game. Dart has passed for 2,985 yards with 20 touchdowns and rushed for 377 yards with seven touchdowns. Judkins has rushed for 1,052 yards and 15 touchdowns.The Ole Miss attack is about more than balance. The Rebels rely on their up-tempo style to wear down defenses. A key could be the abilit...

¿Qué pasó con Daihatsu, la marca de Toyota? ¿Cuáles son los modelos afectados?

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:28:30 GMT

(CNN Español) — A partir del martes 26 de diciembre, Daihatsu —fabricante de automóviles japonés propiedad de Toyota— detuvo la producción en sus cuatro fábricas de Japón tras admitir que falsificó los resultados de las pruebas de seguridad de sus vehículos durante más de 30 años.El cierre de las fábricas durará al menos hasta finales de enero y afectará a unos 9.000 empleados, según dijo a CNN un portavoz de Daihatsu.Fabricante de automóviles propiedad de Toyota detiene la producción en Japón después de admitir que manipuló las pruebas de seguridad durante 30 añosEste escándalo de seguridad fue dado a conocer por Daihatsu y Toyota desde el pasado 20 de diciembre. Esta situación ha profundizado la crisis de la marca japonesa, que en abril y mayo de este año se vio involucrada en otros problemas de seguridad.El escándalo de Daihatsu es tan serio que Toyota afirmó que “ha sacudido los cimientos mismos de la empresa”.¿Qué pasó con Daihatsu?El pasado 20 de diciembre, D...

Vikings turn to Jaren Hall again in latest spin of QB carousel

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:28:30 GMT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have switched starting quarterbacks for the fourth time in nine weeks, handing the offense again to rookie Jaren Hall with two must-win games left for making the playoffs.Coach Kevin O’Connell announced Thursday that Hall will start Sunday against Green Bay, benching Nick Mullens after his six interceptions in two games doomed the Vikings (7-8) to defeat despite passing for 714 yards. Mullens was picked off four times last week against Detroit in a 30-24 loss.Hall was the first sub summoned for Kirk Cousins, who tore his Achilles tendon on Oct. 29 in the fourth quarter of a 24-10 win at Green Bay. Hall, a fifth-round draft pick from BYU, started the following week at Atlanta with Mullens sidelined by a back injury. Hall suffered a concussion in the first quarter that put Joshua Dobbs into action. Dobbs made four starts before a healthy Mullens took over.Hall is 8 for 10 for 101 yards passing and one sack plus four rushes for 10 yards t...

Alabama planea ejecutar a un hombre usando gas nitrógeno, ¿funcionará? Esto es lo que se sabe

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:28:30 GMT

ATMORE, Alabama – Alabama está preparada para utilizar gas nitrógeno en una ejecución planificada el próximo mes, el primer estado en intentar ese método, preparando el escenario para impugnaciones legales mientras funcionarios de todo Estados Unidos examinan alternativas en medio de una escasez de medicamentos para inyección letal.Pero aunque Alabama tiene la intención de utilizar la hipoxia por nitrógeno, en la que una persona respira sólo nitrógeno y muere por falta de oxígeno, algunos detalles del protocolo siguen siendo un misterio para el público.Incluso el recluso que va a morir, Kenneth Eugene Smith, dijo a NBC News este mes que no tiene conocimiento de un protocolo estatal no redactado que describa cómo funcionará el procedimiento. A sus representantes legales y médicos se les permitió este mes recorrer la cámara de ejecución e inspeccionar una máscara para respirar nitrógeno, pero sin Smith.“Como dice Kenny, también dice el resto de mis hermanos”, dijo Smith sobre los otro...

CBI searching for 4-year-old and 23-month-old missing since Wednesday

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:28:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is seeking help finding a 4-year-old and a 23-month-old last seen Wednesday, Dec. 27 in Sterling.According to authorities, the two children were last seen at about 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of Platte Street and King Court in a 2007 white Nissan Murano with a California license plate, 9ERA912. The vehicle is also missing a rear bumper. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox According to authorities, the children were seen with Justina Lambert, 28, who is described as a white female with brown hair and brown eyes.Left: Ansom Thalacker (now a toddler). Center: Zuryah Thalacker. Right: Justina Lambert. Credit: Shared byColorado Bureau of Investigation.The children are identified as 4-year-old Zuryah Thalacker and 23-month-old Ansom Thalacker.Zuryah has blonde hair and hazel eyes. He is approximately 3 feet tall and 50 pounds.Ansom has brown hair and brown eyes. He is approximately 1'6" and 30 pound...

Colorado is home to one of the steepest ski trails in North America

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:28:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- One of the most difficult ski trails in North America is here in Colorado. It's known for its moguls, rocks, trees and steep drop of 55 degrees.It's not a long trail, but if you're not skilled, you'll end up rolling down the mountain instead of skiing.The trail has an average pitch of 55 degrees, it's considered the steepest lift-serviced tree-cut trail in North America, according to Crested Butte Mountain Resort.If you want to absolutely send it down the mountain, it's not hard to find. 2 Colorado ski resorts named best in North America Top of Rambo (Photo credit: Taylor Ahearn / Crested Butte Mountain Resort)Rambo is on the left side of the Crested Butte map (Courtesy of Crested Butte Mountain Resort)Its name: Rambo. It's a double black diamond and is considered "extreme terrain" by the mountain. You can find the trail at Crested Butte. If you're daring enough to check it out, ski to the North Face T-Bar and take Easy Out to the top of the trail.Rambo is a short...

Man killed in wrong-way, multi-vehicle crash Wednesday

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:28:30 GMT

THORNTON, Colo. (KDVR) -- More details have emerged in a deadly wrong-way crash that shut down southbound E-470 near York Street in Thornton for several hours Wednesday.According to the Colorado State Patrol, the 86-year-old driver of a Dodge Caravan was from Loveland, did not use a seatbelt, and died at the scene. Three other people were taken to a hospital after the crash. A 73-year-old woman driving a Chevrolet Volt was seriously injured along with 72-year-old male passenger. Both were from Aurora. A 27-year-old woman from Loveland driving a Honda CR-V without a seatbelt was also seriously injured. Download the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint Weather Drugs, alcohol and excessive speed are not suspected as factors leading to the crash at this time.According to the patrol, the Caravan drove the wrong way, leading to a Cadillac Escalade and the Volt swerving in the roadway and colliding with it. The CR-V then swerved and also hit the Caravan.

Red Rocks sets attendance record in 2023 season

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:28:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you like live music and live in Colorado, chances are high that you've been to at least one show at Red Rocks. New numbers released by the city of Denver show just how much of a draw the iconic amphitheater is.Between concerts, films and other events held at the venue, more than 1.65 million tickets were sold in 2023. Full list of concerts at Red Rocks in 2024, so far This makes it one of the five busiest venues in the world and the most popular outdoor venue, according to a list put together by Billboard Magazine that looks at ticket sales from Nov. 1, 2022 to Sept. 30, 2023. Notably, the publication has Red Rocks' attendance at 1.4 million, which the venue says can be attributed to not including its full season."For a mid-sized venue to do those numbers, while being open just over seven months of the year, is a testament to the venue’s beauty and history, and to the appreciation and dedication of our fans. We look forward to seeing everyone again in just abo...