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Washington National Opera performs ‘Romeo & Juliet’ at Kennedy Center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:30 GMT

Adam Smith plays Romeo and Justin Austin plays Mercutio in the Washington National Opera's "Romeo & Juliet" at the Kennedy Center. (Courtesy Scott Suchman) Adam Smith plays Romeo and Justin Austin plays Mercutio in the Washington National Opera's "Romeo & Juliet" at the Kennedy Center. (Courtesy Scott Suchman) It’s the most tragic tale of star-crossed lovers ever told.This month, the Washington National Opera is performing “Romeo and Juliet” at the Kennedy Center through Nov. 18.“It’s a very real story,” Lead Actor Adam Smith told WTOP. “It remains popular and will always remain popular because it’s based on human instinct, it’s based on human nature, the ide...

Verdict reached in Nathan Woodyard trial over Elijah McClain's death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A verdict has been reached in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man who died after he was pinned with a carotid hold by Aurora police officers and injected with a potent sedative by paramedics. Nathan Woodyard, an Aurora police officer on trial for the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, was charged with reckless manslaughter. The trial included two and a half weeks of testimony and a jury began deliberations just after 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3. Shot fired, deputies chase vehicle potentially involved in a kidnapping The trial focused on what had ultimately killed McClain, who was stopped walking home from a convenience store on Aug. 24, 2019. He was reported to 911 as suspicious for wearing a black ski mask and listening to music. After the police stopped him, officers quickly became physical with McClain.McClain went into cardiac arrest and never regained consciousness. He died six days after the police stop.Woodyard was the first officer who attemp...

Suspect arrested after shooting at Denver SWAT in Highland neighborhood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A suspect was taken into custody early Monday morning after a shelter-in-place was issued Sunday night for several blocks in Denver's Highland neighborhood.According to the Denver Police Department, the suspect was taken into custody between 2 and 2:30 a.m.Police said the suspect fired shots at Denver Police SWAT several times, however, no officers were injured.It happened in the area of 35th and Navajo Street. Police said the shelter-in-place was issued to ensure safety in the area because police were working on negotiating with a barricaded man. Arvada Police searching for possibly armed shooting suspect The situation started with a call for a person in crisis, but police said it turned out that the person involved had multiple warrants, and he barricaded himself in the area.DPD will provide more information on the situation at a later time.

What new traffic laws did Colorado pass in 2023?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- This year saw a few notable new laws passed in Colorado, and some of them impact what you can and can't do on the road.Two major traffic law changes came to the Centennial State in 2023, and a few new specialty license plates were also created.Move over, slow down lawWhile a move-over, slow-down law was already on the books in Colorado before 2023, it has new changes this year.The previous version required vehicles to move over or slow down for only certain types of vehicles pulled over on the side of the road such as emergency vehicles or tow trucks.However, starting in August, drivers in Colorado started having to move over or slow down for normal vehicles on the side of the road, as long as they had their hazard lights on. How much you need to make to be ‘middle class’ in Denver Drivers who break the law and are caught face a fine of up to $100 and may have DMV points added to their license, which could lead to a suspension if enough points are accumulated.FOX3...

Stabbing incident in Allston under investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:30 GMT

Boston police are investigating an apparent stabbing in the Allston area.The Boston Police Department said calls for the incident first came in just before 3:20 p.m., with multiple police cruisers seen travelling in the area of Cambridge Street and Brighton Avenue soon afterwards.Details on the condition of a victim or any possible arrests have not yet been released.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Employee, gunshot victim both charged in connection with shooting at Ocean State Job Lot in Brockton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:30 GMT

A day after a man was shot inside of an Ocean State Job Lot store in Brockton, both the victim and the employee who allegedly shot him were facing charges on Monday. Police in Brockton say the alleged gunman turned himself in that morning. Khamani Anderson, 18, appeared without incident at the Brockton Police Department, less than 24 hours after the shooting happened Sunday night off of Campanelli Industrial Drive.Authorities initially said the shooting occurred after an argument between an employee and a shopper at the store escalated.Police said the employee shot the customer when the shopper allegedly pulled a knife on him. After the incident, the worker fled the scene while the shooting victim was taken to a hospital for treatment. A day later, police said Anderson was to be arraigned on charges that included:Assault & Battery with Dangerous WeaponDischarge Firearm within 500 feet of a BuildingPossession of a loaded Firearm during a FelonyImproper Storage of FirearmIn court ...

Israeli forces cut off north Gaza to isolate Hamas as advance on urban center looms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:30 GMT

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli army severed northern Gaza from the rest of the besieged territory and pounded it with airstrikes Monday, preparing for expected ground battles with Hamas militants in Gaza’s largest city and an even bloodier phase of the month-old war.Already, the Palestinian death toll surpassed 10,000, the Health Ministry of the Hamas-run Gaza Strip said Monday. The ministry does not distinguish between fighters and civilians. Some 1,400 Israelis have died, mostly civilians killed in the Oct. 7 incursion by Hamas that started the war.The war has quickly become the deadliest Israeli-Palestinian violence since Israel’s establishment 75 years ago, with no end in sight as Israel vows to remove Hamas from power and crush its military capabilities.Casualties are likely to rise sharply as the war turns to close urban combat. Troops are expected to enter Gaza City soon, Israeli media reported, and Palestinian militants&nb...

A Few Wet Commutes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:30 GMT

It was a cloudy and cool start to the week as we head deeper into the fall season. Temperatures were a few degrees shy of the average today, but in reality this is very typical for early November. Tomorrow we’ll get a nice boost in temperatures, but that won’t happen until the afternoon. We’ll start off the day with showers and clouds with sun developing in the afternoon. You’ll also notice a pretty gusty breeze through much of your Tuesday.Future radar shows the rain in the morning, so make sure the kids have the rain jackets at the bus stop, but by the bus ride home, they might even be in T-shirts as the sun pops out and temperatures climb to the 60s!Wednesday will give us plenty of sunshine but temperatures will be lot cooler. It’ll be another day with deceiving blue skies and highs are stuck in the 40s. On top of that, we’ll have a breeze that will add to the chill factor on Wednesday. And that cool air for mid week will come into play with Th...

UMass Amherst student accused of attacking Jewish student, destroying Israeli flag

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:30 GMT

A police investigation recently got underway at UMass Amherst after officials said another student allegedly beat up a Jewish student and destroyed an Israeli flag. The incident happened on Friday after a Jewish organization’s event on campus where students and community members called for the release of the more than 200 hostages taken from Israel by Hamas. In the wake of this incident, some UMass students shared their reactions. “People should not have to fear physical violence on a campus in the United States of America,” said Carl Goldberg, a junior at UMass Amherst. “That’s not acceptable at all, whatsoever.” Senior Simona Zilderberg was at the event on Friday before this incident. Zilderberg said “It was really great to come together and stand up for what we believe in.” Goldberg also attended and said he noticed 21-year-old Efe Ercelik stirring up trouble. “I broke up a fight between him and another individual and prevented that event from happen...

Plymouth family crosses from Gaza into Egypt as fighting between Israel and Hamas continues

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:30 GMT

A family from Plymouth has escaped the ongoing fighting in Gaza, according to a relative. The father, mother and three children were visiting Gaza when the war between Israel and Hamas broke out last month. The family crossed into Egypt Monday afternoon and is expected to remain in the country for at least 72 hours before they begin making their way back to Massachusetts. Developments this week come a matter of days after another local family made their way out of Gaza last Thursday. The Okal family, from Medway, had been stranded in Gaza for several weeks with limited power, food and water. Family attorney Sammy S. Nabulsi said the Okals were “so happy to be out” after they successfully crossed the Gaza/Egypt border. While fighting continued, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said hundreds of Americans and their family members remained stuck in Gaza as of last Tuesday, according to CNN.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.