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41 workers remain trapped in tunnel in India for seventh day as drilling operations face challenges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:28 GMT

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Forty-one workers remained trapped in a collapsed road tunnel in northern India for a seventh day Saturday as a new drilling machine arrived on site to replace the damaged one.The nature of the exceptionally hard rock formation in the area coupled with the clearing of debris damaged the original machine and paused rescue efforts on Friday, according to officials. This added a new challenge to the long-drawn rescue efforts. The number of trapped workers was also revised to 41 from 40, said Anshu Manish, a director at the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, one of the agencies overseeing the rescue. He said the construction company building the tunnel, Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd, came to know about this discrepancy on Friday. Authorities began drilling into the rubble and debris on Thursday and have so far covered a stretch of 24 meters (79 feet), said Devendra Patwal, a disaster management official. It may require up to 60...

Decenas de trabajadores siguen atrapados en un túnel derrumbado en India

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:28 GMT

LUCKNOW, India – Cuarenta y un trabajadores seguían atrapados por séptimo día el sábado en un túnel colapsado en el norte de India, al llegar un nuevo taladro para reemplazar otro que se dañó.La dureza excepcional del suelo, junto con el despeje de escombros, dañó el primer taladro y obligó a suspender las labores de rescate el viernes, dijeron funcionarios.Además, las autoridades aumentaron la cifra de trabajadores atrapados, de 40 a 41. Anshu Manish, director de la Agencia de Carreteras y Desarrollo de Infraestructura, dijo que la compañía que construyó el túnel, Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd, se percató de la discrepancia el viernes. Necropsia revela que mineros fallecidos en Perú murieron por inhalar monóxido de carbono Colombia: explosión en dos minas de carbón deja al menos tres muertos; buscan a cuatro mineros Las autoridades empezaron a perforar el suelo el jueves y hasta el momento han llegado a 79 pies, dijo Dev...

NCAA Division III Football Playoff Glance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:28 GMT

All Times ESTFirst RoundSaturday, November 18Wis.-La Crosse (9-1) vs. Minn.-Morris (7-3), 1 p.m.Aurora (10-0) vs. Coe (9-1), 1 p.m.Trinity (Texas) (9-1) vs. Hardin-Simmons (9-1), 1 p.m.North Central (Ill.) (10-0) vs. Belhaven (9-1), 1 p.m.Wartburg (10-0) vs. Illinois Col. (9-1), 1 p.m.Whitworth (9-0) vs. Chapman (6-3), 3 p.m.Wheaton (Ill.) (9-1) vs. Mt. St. Joseph (9-1), 1 p.m.Wis.-Whitewater (9-1) vs. Bethel (Minn.) (8-2), 1 p.m.Mount Union (10-0) vs. Alfred St. (6-4), NoonAlma (10-0) vs. DePauw (10-0), NoonEndicott (9-1) vs. Cortland (9-1), NoonSusquehanna (10-0) vs. Grove City (10-0), NoonJohns Hopkins (10-0) vs. WestConn (6-2), NoonDelaware Valley (9-1) vs. Union (N.Y.) (9-1), NoonSpringfield (9-1) vs. Ithaca (8-2), NoonRandolph-Macon (10-0) vs. Chris. Newport (7-3), NoonSecond RoundWis.-La Crosse-Minn.-Morris-winner vs. Aurora-Coe-winner, TBATrinity (Texas)-Hardin-Simmons-winner vs. North Central (Ill.)-Belhaven-winner, TBAWartburg-Illinois Col.-winner vs. Whitworth-Chapman-win...

Most Shifa Hospital patients, staff and displaced leave as Israel strikes Gaza’s north and south

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:28 GMT

Palestinians look at destruction after an Israeli strike on the Gaza Strip in Nusseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Marwan Saleh)(AP/Marwan Saleh) Palestinians look at destruction after an Israeli strike on the Gaza Strip in Nusseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Marwan Saleh)(AP/Marwan Saleh) KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Patients, staff and displaced people departed Gaza’s largest hospital Saturday, health officials said, leaving behind only Israeli forces and a skeleton crew to care for those too sick to move.The exodus in Gaza City came the same day internet and phone service was restored to the Gaza Strip, ending a telecommuni...

Today in Sports – LeBron James is 1st player in NBA history with a triple-double vs. all 30 teams

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:28 GMT

Nov. 191961 — George Blanda of the Houston Oilers passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns in a 49-13 rout of the New York Titans.1961 — Cleveland’s Jim Brown rushes for 237 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Browns to a 45-24 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.1966 — No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan State play to a 10-10 tie. The Irish rally from a 10-0 deficit against a Spartans team that features Bubba Smith and three teammates who were among the top eight picks of the next NFL draft.1978 — Philadelphia’s Herman Edwards returns a fumble for a touchdown with 31 seconds left to give Philadelphia a 19-17 victory over the New York Giants. Instead of taking a knee to preserve a 17-12 victory, quarterback Joe Pisarcik botches the hand off to fullback Larry Csonka. Edwards picks up the dropped ball and runs 26 yards for the winning touchdown.1983 — Jari Kurri of the Edmonton Oilers scores five goals and Wayne Gretzky adds three goals and five assists in a 13-4 rout of the New J...

Sports on TV for Sunday, November 19

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:28 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsSunday, November 19AUTO RACING4 p.m.CNBC — FIM MotoGP: Round 8, Assen, Netherlands (Taped)COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S)10:30 a.m.ESPNU — Myrtle Beach Invitational: TBD, Fifth-Place Game, Conway, S.C.12 p.m.CBSSN — Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship: TBD, Third-Place Game, Nassau, Bahamas1 p.m.ESPN — Saatva Empire Classic: UConn vs. Indiana, Semifinal, New YorkESPN2 — Hall of Fame Tip-Off: TBD, Championship, Uncasville, Conn.2:30 p.m.CBSSN — Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship: TBD, Championship, Nassau, Bahamas3 p.m.ESPN2 — Charleston Classic: TBD, Fifth-Place Game, Charleston, S.C.3:30 p.m.ESPN — Saatva Empire Classic: Texas vs. Louisville, Semifinal, New YorkESPNU — Hall of Fame Tip-Off: TBD, Third-Place Game, Uncasville, Conn.4 p.m.BTN — W. Michigan at Ohio St.4:30 p.m.CBSSN — Arizona Tip-Off: TBD, Cactus Division – Third-Place Game, Glendale, Ariz.FS2 — American U. at Georgetown5:30 p.m.ESPN — Charleston Classic: ...

NCAA Division II Football Playoff Glance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:28 GMT

All Times ESTFirst RoundSaturday, November 18Slippery Rock (10-1) vs. East Stroudsburg (9-2), 1 p.m.Charleston (W.Va.) (9-1) vs. New Haven (8-2), 1 p.m.Kutztown (9-2) vs. Virginia Union (10-1), NoonLenoir-Rhyne (10-1) vs. Shepherd (9-2), 1 p.m.Delta St. (9-1) vs. West Florida (8-3), 2 p.m.Valdosta St. (10-1) vs. Limestone (8-3), 1 p.m.Central Mo. (10-1) vs. Henderson St. (9-2), 2 p.m.Grand Valley St. (9-1) vs. Ferris St. (8-2), 1 p.m.Pittsburg St. (10-1) vs. UIndy (9-1), 2 p.m.Augustana (S.D.) (10-1) vs. Minnesota St. (9-2), 1 p.m.Western Colo. (10-1) vs. Central Wash. (7-3), 2 p.m.Tex. Permian Basin (10-1) vs. Bemidji St. (8-2), 2 p.m.Second RoundTiffin (11-0) vs. Slippery Rock-East Stroudsburg-winner, TBACharleston (W.Va.)-New Haven-winner vs. Kutztown-Virginia Union-winner, TBABenedict (11-0) vs. Lenoir-Rhyne-Shepherd-winner, TBADelta St.-West Florida-winner vs. Valdosta St.-Limestone-winner, TBAHarding (11-0) vs. Central Mo.-Henderson St.-winner, TBAGrand Valley St.-Ferris St.-w...

Horarios del balotaje en Argentina: ¿hasta qué hora se puede votar y cuándo cierran las urnas?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:28 GMT

(CNN Español) — Este domingo 19 de noviembre los argentinos definirán en balotaje quién será su próximo presidente.¿Cómo son los horarios?Para votar podrás hacerlo en el establecimiento que determine el padrón electoral, que puedes consultar aquí.Los centros de votación abrirán a partir de las 8 a.m., hora local, hasta las 18:00 horas. Si para el momento del cierre aún hay personas esperando votar, se les permitirá hacerlo hasta que ya no quede nadie más en fila. Por eso, en muchos distritos puede extenderse la jornada cívica más allá del horario fijado.Solo puedes votar en el establecimiento y la mesa que te corresponden según el domicilio que tengas registrado en tu documento.Para votar es necesario presentarse con un documento de identidad argentino como la libreta de enrolamiento/libreta cívica, el DNI o con el documento cívico que figura en el padrón electoral.Votar en las elecciones generales es obligatorio para los electores que figuren en el padrón electoral.The-CNN-Wi...

Motorcyclist dies in West Highland hit-and-run crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:28 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A motorcyclist died after being hit by a vehicle near the intersection of Speer Boulevard and Grove Street in the West Highland neighborhood, according to the Denver Police Department. 1 killed in suspected road rage shooting near Coors Field DPD reported it was investigating the crash at about 12:45 a.m. on Saturday. The motorcyclist was initially transported to a local hospital and later pronounced dead.The department described the suspect vehicle as a white SUV with front-end damage.Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 (STOP).

Two juveniles shot outside Aurora residence

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:28 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Aurora Police Department is investigating a double shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday. Motorcyclist dies in West Highland hit-and-run crash According to the department, two juveniles were shot outside a home in the 19000 block of East Wyoming Drive, part of the Louisiana Purchase neighborhood.Both juveniles are expected to survive, but suspect information is limited, according to the Aurora Police.Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 9-1-1.