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Alcaraz, Djokovic face brief trouble late in straight-set victories at French Open

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:26:15 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Pretty much everyone expects to see, and likely wants to see, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic face each other in the French Open semifinals. There’s work to be done first, of course, and both began their journeys at Roland Garros with straight-set victories Monday against opponents making Grand Slam debuts.These were supposed to be straightforward chances to ease into the clay-court tournament for the two popular picks to win the men’s trophy — and it turned out that way, other than a brief late blip for each.Djokovic, a 22-time major champ seeded No. 3, was up first in Court Philippe Chatrier, facing 114th-ranked Aleksandar Kovacevic, a 24-year-old from New York.Djokovic served for the victory at 5-4 in the third set but got broken there. Not surprisingly, he quickly righted himself and won 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (1).“Made me work for my victory,” Djokovic said.“I played really well and held things under control for 2 1/2 sets and then lost my serve and things got...

Police ID teen killed in Green Line Metro shooting, release photo of suspect

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:26:15 GMT

Police are looking for a person involved in a shooting inside a Metro train. (Courtesy D.C. police)A Maryland teenager was killed in a shooting inside a Metro train in D.C., and police are searching for a suspect.Brendan Ofori, 17, of Fort Washington, died after he was shot aboard a Green Line train on Sunday.Metro Transit and D.C. police officers arrived at the Navy Yard Metro station before noon and found a person who had been shot.Police say the shooting happened while the train was traveling to the Waterfront Metro station. The train operator was alerted about the shooting as the train arrived at Navy Yard.Police are looking for a person linked to the shooting, whose image was captured on surveillance cameras.Anyone with information should call D.C. police at 202-727-9099.Source

“Se atrevieron a todo”: Biden conmemora el Día de los Caídos elogiando su lucha por EEUU

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:26:15 GMT

WASHINGTON DC — El presidente Joe Biden elogió el sacrificio de generaciones de soldados estadounidenses que “se atrevieron a todo y lo dieron todo” en la lucha por su país y pidió a los estadounidenses que se aseguren de que su “sacrificio no haya sido en vano” al conmemorar el Día de los Caídos en Guerra con la tradicional ceremonia de colocación de coronas en el Cementerio Nacional de Arlington.Biden estuvo acompañado por la primera dama Jill Biden, la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris y el esposo de Harris, Douglas Emhoff, para la celebración del 155º Día Nacional de los Caídos. Tuvo un momento de contemplación frente a la corona, que estaba adornada con flores y un lazo rojo, blanco y azul, y luego inclinó la cabeza en oración.“Nunca debemos olvidar el precio que se pagó para proteger nuestra democracia”, dijo Biden más tarde en un discurso en el Anfiteatro Conmemorativo. “Nunca debemos olvidar las vidas que representan estas banderas, flores y marcadores de mármol”.“Todos los años ...

Colorado mom killed in Ecuador home invasion

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:26:15 GMT

KREMMLING (KDVR) -- The Williams family said they are still on high alert after their farm in Ecuador was the target of robbers who ended up shooting and killing wife and mother Francesca Williams.The family used to live in Kremmling, Colorado before moving to Ecuador.“We need to navigate this grief we are about to go through. There are a ton of different stages of this right now, we're on a heightened level of anxiousness and security because we aren't in a safe place," Michael Williams said. Michael lived on the farm in Vilcabamba with his wife Francesca and their three daughters Rachel, Renee and Rebekah. Everyone according to Michael was home on Saturday, May 20, when a group of men invaded their property. “We never would have imagined people were staking us out," Michael Williams said. "We are so far removed. It's a 3-kilometer drive to and from and to hike and in and out. It's incomprehensible." Rafter rescued from swift rapids on Royal Gorge Michael said he was outside when...

Memorial Day: A time to remember

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:26:15 GMT

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (KDVR) -- It was a good day to remember. Thousands of parade-goers, spectators and friends and family of veterans showed up to this year‘s Commerce City Memorial Day parade.It is not about barbecues. It is not even about parades. And it is certainly not about bargains. It is about remembering. Elizabeth Trujillo remembers Mario Martinez.“My dad‘s baby brother. I think he was in his first year in Vietnam. But he was only nineteen and stepped on a landline,“ said Martinez.Nicholas Trujillo remembers his older brother Thomas Ortiz who served in Vietnam.“He was an older brother. Well, he was a linesman. He was a private first class, of course, he used to run up wooden poles and run a line. One of his gaffes was he slipped and got a piece of splinter going inside his throat. And got Agent Orange out of all that,“ said Trujillo. After returning to the United States, Thomas Ortiz passed away. Memorial dedication for fallen soldiers Bob Fajardo remembers fellow shipma...

How to reserve a spot in the security line at DIA

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:26:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Starting in June, you won't be able to blame security for being late to the gate. A new method allowing flyers to make reservations for screening will be available through Transportation Security Administration. Angry airports? DIA made the list An entire line at the bridge security checkpoint will be designated for passengers with a reservation. It'll be available daily from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., free for anyone going through Denver International Airport security. You can make your reservation up to three days in advance, or even when you arrive at the terminal. However, the airport's website said those reservations could fill up fast. DIA is Food and Wine’s Editor’s Choice for best cuisine Appointments can be made one to four hours prior to departure. The form asks for your flight details, contact information and party information. After signing up for an appointment, passengers will receive a confirmation email, with which they can cancel and change reservations....

Biden on Memorial Day lauds generations of fallen US troops who 'dared all and gave all'

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:26:15 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden lauded the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who “dared all and gave all” fighting for their country and called on Americans to ensure their “sacrifice was not in vain” in Memorial Day observances at Arlington National Cemetery.Biden was joined at the traditional wreath-laying ceremony by first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Harris’ husband, Douglas Emhoff, for the 155th National Memorial Day Observance. He had a moment of contemplation in front of the wreath, which was adorned with flowers and a red, white and blue bow, and then bowed his head in prayer.“We must never forget the price that was paid to protect our democracy,” Biden said later in an address at the Memorial Amphitheater. "We must never forget the lives these flags, flowers and marble markers represent.””Every year we remember," he said. "And every year it never gets easier.”Monday's federal holiday honoring America's fallen service members came a day after...

Child taken to hospital by medical helicopter after falling into outdoor cooking fire

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:26:15 GMT

MERRIMACK, New Hampshire (WMUR) — A child is being treated at the hospital after falling into an outside cooking fire, according to Merrimack Fire Rescue.The child was taken by medical helicopter around 4:10 p.m. Sunday.They have non-life-threatening burns, fire officials said.With the unofficial start of summer, fire officials are reminding everyone to be safe around fire.

WATCH: Object flies off of ‘out of service’ wind turbine on Deer Island, prompting closure to public accessway

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:26:15 GMT

Officials believe an object that was seen hanging from then flying off of a wind turbine on Deer Island may have been the result of strong winds and a broken braking mechanism.The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority said emergency crews and staff were on-site Monday morning after a passerby noticed that one of the two wind turbines at the Deer Island Treatment Plan had “something hanging from one of the blades.” A witness told 7NEWS it was around 10:15 a.m. when they were travelling near the turbine and heard a noise that caused them to look up and see the object. A piece later flew off of the turbine, in what a witness described as a scene straight out of “Final Destination,” as they weren’t sure where it would land.No injuries were reported and the public access area near the turbines was soon closed off as the MWRA, police and firefighters responded to the scene. The MWRA later said the 100-foot tall turbine itself had been out of service since A...

Woman shot and killed at car wash in Fall River

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:26:15 GMT

Police in Fall River say a person of interest is in custody after a woman was shot and killed at a local car wash on Monday.The Fall River Police Department told 7NEWS that officers were called to the Globe Car Wash on Broadway at approximately 12:40 p.m. in response to a “fatal shooting incident.”According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, a “female victim was declared deceased at the scene” and a male person of interest was in custody following the apparent shooting.With an investigation involving state police detectives underway, the DA’s office said more information would be provided in a future update.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.