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North Carolina House OKs bill tightening abortion limits

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:52 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina House on Wednesday approved a Republican package of abortion restrictions that would tighten the state’s ban on the procedure from after 20 weeks to after 12 weeks, while creating new exceptions but also more requirements for pregnant women and physicians.The fast-tracked legislation, which emerged the previous day after months of private negotiations among House and Senate GOP members, was scheduled to receive a final vote in the Senate on Thursday morning and could reach the desk of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper later that day. Cooper, a strong abortion-rights supporter, vowed to fight the measure.“I will veto this extreme ban and need everyone’s help to hold it,” Cooper said in a tweet. But Republicans now hold veto-proof majorities in both General Assembly chambers after a House Democrat switched to the Republican Party last month. That advantage was reflected in the House’s 71-46 vote for the measure Wednesday night after an hour...

Protestors arrested at DeSantis’ Florida Capitol office

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:52 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — About a dozen people were arrested Wednesday night while protesting in Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Florida Capitol Office, officials said.The 14 arrested were charged with misdemeanor trespass and were booked into the Leon County Jail, Florida Department of Law Enforcement spokeswoman Gretl Plessinger told the Tallahassee Democrat.“Once the building closes, unless you have an office in the Capitol, you’re not allowed to be here,” Plessinger said, citing Department of Management Services policy.The arrests were made by the Florida Capitol Police and Florida Highway Patrol, she said. The protestors said they refused to leave until they had a meeting with the governor. The protest was organized by a human rights group called the Dream Defenders.A number of controversial bills have been passed and signed into law this legislative session, which ends Friday. They include an abortion ban, illegal immigration restrictions and legislation targeting drags sho...

Search underway for missing 9-year-old in Chicago

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:52 GMT

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Police Department are asking for the public's help in locating a 9-year-old who was last seen Wednesday afternoon.Daylan Linton, 9, was last seen at Gregory Elementary School on the 3700 block of West Polk Street in Chicago just after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Search underway for missing Morton Grove teen Linton is described as 4-foot-3, weighing 98 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a jacket with white sleeves and black body with the word "Warriors" written on it, a turquoise shirt with wording on it, and navy blue pants.Anyone with information are asked to contact the Chicago Police Department at 312-746-8251.

As threats to Jewish community rise, so does a 'protective shield'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:52 GMT

The number of antisemitic incidents in the United States has surged to the highest level ever recorded, according to the Anti-Defamation League, which tracks threats to the Jewish community.The group recorded 298 antisemitic incidents in the Midwest alone in 2022— that is the highest number since the group began tracking in 1979.Last year, at Jones College Prep, a student wore a Nazi-style uniform at a Halloween parade. In Park Ridge, extreme Right Wing propaganda and anti-Semitic messages were left on front lawns. In West Rogers Park, a Jewish man was assaulted in an attack police say was motivated by hate, and at the F.R.E.E. Synagogue Chicago, swastikas were spray-painted on the building. For more Cover Story content, click here “We were packing food at Bubby Fira’s food bank, which was a project we have to help the needy and the struggling individuals and families in the neighborhood,” Rabbi Levi Notik said. “And someone comes in and says, ‘Hey, there's graffiti and a swastika...

Englewood Save-A-Lot faces more push-back during town hall meeting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:52 GMT

CHICAGO — Englewood residents once again pushed back against the opening of a Save-A-Lot in place of the shuttered Whole Foods on 63rd Street Wednesday."You, at least, are going to listen to our concerns," said Asiaha Butler.A town hall meeting was held Wednesday where Save-A-Lot and Yellow Banana leadership — the company who owns and operates eight Save-A-Lot's in Chicago — continued to hear feedback from the South Side community, most which, was not positive."There are men and women in this room … that laid the tile, that plastered the drywall, that even assembled the shelves that are still in the store for our community," said Ald. Stephanie Coleman (16th Ward). "So that’s our store. I don’t care who holds the lease." PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Save A Lot opening in Englewood postponed after protests Advocates at the meeting said poor quality buildings and expired food at Chicago's other Save-A-Lot locations are not what they want in place of the storefront vacated by Whole Foods.Save-...

Martinez belts game-ending grand slam in Longhorns' 12-2 win over Sam Houston

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After 11 days between games, the No. 5 Texas Longhorns made easy work of the Sam Houston State Bearkats 12-2 in five innings on Wednesday at McCombs Field. A grand slam by Texas shortstop Viviana Martinez in the bottom of the fifth pushed the score past the 8-run mercy rule limit and sent the Longhorns to victory in walk-off fashion. It was part of a 6-run frame for the Longhorns as Bella Dayton and Mia Scott both had RBI singles before Martinez's fourth home run of the season. She hit a 2-run double in the first and had six RBIs in the game. She leads the team with 46 RBIs on the year.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersCatcher Reese Atwood clubbed her team-leading 11th home run of the season in the third inning, turning a 2-2 tie into a 4-2 Texas lead when she deposited an 0-2 pitch over the left field wall.Mia Scott went 3-for-4 with three runs scored an...

Manor ISD names new superintendent

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Manor ISD has named a new superintendent.Dr. Robert Sormani took over as superintendent on May 1. He most recently worked for Hutto ISD, where he served as an associate superintendent. In the past he served as head of curriculum and instruction at Manor ISD."He is going to know in a much more intimate way, the things that could potentially work and benefit our community," said Bobby Garcia, Manor New Technology High School principal.Garcia has worked for Manor ISD since 2007 and said having a familiar face return to lead the district is exciting news, especially since there has been a lot of turnover over the years."I can tell you in my 16 years, the person who has led the district has changed 14 times," said Garcia.Sormani said consistency in leadership is important, so KXAN asked him how long he hopes to be in his role."As far as longevity here, to give you an idea, I hate moving," said Sormani. "So, I am happy to move once to Manor and to sit here as long as possi...

Hunter shoots partner after mistaking him for turkey, Washington County sheriff says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:52 GMT

A 48-year-old Excelsior man injured his hunting partner on Wednesday afternoon south of Stillwater after mistaking him for a turkey and firing a shot, officials said.The men were hunting together east of Northbrook Boulevard and 51st Street about 1:30 p.m. when the shooting occurred, according to a news release issued by the Washington County sheriff’s office.Washington County sheriff’s deputies and paramedics responded to the scene and took the wounded man — a 54-year-old from Arden Hills — to Regions Hospital in St. Paul. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.The man who fired the shot is cooperating with investigators and the shooting appears to have been an accident.The sheriff’s office and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are investigating.Related ArticlesNews | Prosecutor: Suspected Texas gunman tried to escape to Mexico News | St. Paul City Council: Planned police use of drones has raised con...

Twins can’t capitalize on opportunities in loss to White Sox

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:52 GMT

CHICAGO — When the Twins dropped behind by three runs in the first inning with Cy Young Award runner-up Dylan Cease on the mound, it looked as if they were in trouble. But the Twins, who were nearly no-hit by the righthander last year, actually managed to claw their way back against him, using RBI doubles from Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton and Nick Gordon’s second home run of the year to do so.No, it was the leaky White Sox bullpen that the Twins had their problems with in a 6-4 loss to Chicago on Wednesday night at Guaranteed Rate Field.With the score 4-4, the Twins loaded the bases in the seventh inning with no outs, putting themselves in a prime position to break the game open. Two plays at the plate — both Ryan Jeffers and Max Kepler were thrown out on ground balls in the infield — and a Trevor Larnach strikeout later, the momentum had heavily shifted.The White Sox responded in their half of the seventh inning, using an Eloy Jiménez single, which brought home Andrew Benintendi,...

Special Use permit approved for Guilderland Costco project

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:52 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Town of Guilderland Zoning Board approved a special use permit for the construction of a Costco. The board approved it unanimously 4-0 as two board members recused themselves from voting. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The decision needed four votes to pass. As part of the decision, there will also be a CDTA bus stop and traffic circle in the area of Western Avenue in an effort to ensure there is reduced traffic issues.