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Live updates | Israel taking ‘significant military steps’ in response to Hamas attack

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:42 GMT

Israel says it has brought in special forces to try to wrest control of four sites from Hamas fighters more than 24 hours after the militant group launched its unprecedented incursion into Israel.Earlier Sunday, Israel formally declared war and gave the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas for the surprise attack. The Israeli military tried to crush fighters still in southern towns and intensified its bombardment of the Gaza Strip. More than 1,000 people have been killed and thousands wounded on both sides.The fighting continued in several locations Monday morning. UN SECURITY COUNCIL MEETS, TAKES NO ACTION ON US DEMANDThe U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting behind closed doors Sunday but took no immediate action on a demand from the United States that all 15 members strongly condemn “these heinous terrorist attacks committed by Hamas.”U.S. deputy ambassador Robert Wood said after the meeting that “a good number of countries,̶...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:42 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill on Sunday that would have made free condoms available all public high school students, arguing it was too expensive for a state with a budget deficit of more than $30 billion.California had about 1.9 million high school students enrolled in more than 4,000 schools last year, according to the California Department of Education.“This bill would create an unfunded mandate to public schools that should be considered in the annual budget process,” Newsom wrote in a message explaining why he vetoed the bill, known as Senate bill 541.The bill would have required all public schools that have grades nine through 12 to make condoms available for free to all students. It would have required public schools with grades seven through 12 to allow condoms to be made available as part of educational or public health programs.And it would have made it illegal for retailers to refuse to sell condoms to youth.State Sen. Caroline Men...

American Airlines pilot union calls for stopping flights to Israel, citing declaration of war

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:42 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The pilots’ union for American Airlines has directed its members to refuse to fly to Israel, citing the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinians in Gaza. Union President Ed Sicher said in an email to members that the company’s pilots should not fly to Israel until they “can be reasonably assured of the region’s safety and security.”The email cites the most recent advisory from the U.S. State Department, which warns that the current situation in Israel “continues to be unpredictable,” and that mortar and rocket fire can take place any time without warning, putting aircraft in danger. “It is not prudent or appropriate to knowingly put our flight crews and passengers in harm’s way by maintaining flights into a war zone,” Sicher said. Israel formally declared war Sunday as it bombarded the Gaza strip with airstrikes in retaliation for a major surprise attack by Hamas.The declaration came a day after an unprecedented incursion by Hamas fight...

High-risk offender at large, last seen in Vaughan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:42 GMT

York police’s Criminal Investigations Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance finding a man who is unlawfully at large after breaching a court order, who was last seen in Vaughan.Neal Bowie is considered a high-risk violent offender, and was last seen about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday in the area of Major Mackenzie Drive West and Jane Street in Vaughan.He failed to return to his group following a daytime outing, and police are actively seeking his whereabouts.If seen, police say do not approach, and call 9-1-1 immediately.

Israeli, Palestinian supporters rally in Chicago as Israel declares war after Hamas attack

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:42 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Supporters of Israel and backers of the Palestinian cause held competing rallies in several American cities Sunday over the conflict that has killed hundreds and wounded thousands in the Middle East.In New York City, a skirmish broke out between opposing demonstrators near the United Nations compound after a large group of Palestinian supporters rallied in Times Square. Palestinian Americans protested outside the Israeli consulates in Atlanta and Chicago. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a Jewish community gathering to support Israel at a synagogue in San Francisco. Israel declares war and bombards Gaza as fighting rages for second day after Hamas attack The demonstrations and involvement of American political leaders show the far-reaching ramifications of a conflict that's already prompted the U.S. to order naval forces deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean, ready to assist Israel. Here's what reaction around the country has looked like:CHICAGOPalestinian Am...

A look at the contenders for House speaker and the demands they're facing from fellow Republicans

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:42 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — For Republicans, it's a question with no clear answer: Who becomes House speaker after Kevin McCarthy?Despite former President Donald Trump's endorsement of House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio on Friday, it's not at all certain that any of the GOP candidates will be able to round up enough votes — 218, if all lawmakers are present and voting — to ascend to one of the most powerful positions in government, second in line to the presidency. Jordan and a fellow longtime party stalwart and hard-liner, Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana, have begun making their case though phone calls and texts to colleagues.With the House trying to pick a new leader as soon as next week, others are waiting in the wings, including Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern, who as chair of the Republican Study Committee leads the largest faction of Republicans in the chamber.McCarthy’s chaotic election as speaker in January took 15 punishing rounds and left him in a weakened position that...

'I think it's a miracle I didn't get hurt:' Car crashes into home in Alsip

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:42 GMT

ALSIP, Ill. — A man in the southwest suburbs says he is lucky to be alive after a car crashed into his house in the early morning hours on Sunday.The crash, which left a car and the home damaged, happened in the Garden Homes Subdivision in Alsip, Ill., around 1:45 a.m. 8 injured after River North shooting: CPD Homeowner Dave Hendrick said he was sleeping only a few feet away from where the car crashed into the side of the home."I was sleeping, right underneath those two windows, there," Hendrick said. "I didn't hear it, I don't know why not. But when I got up, there was a car there, people were out here. I came out, and then I saw how bad it was. I think it's a miracle I didn't get hurt."According to Hendrick, the red SUV struck a car in his driveway before hitting the house. Hendrick said that he believed if the car had not been hit first, the home would have suffered even more damage. 10 people, including 4 police officers, injured in crash, shooting on South Side According to...

Justin Jefferson suffers hamstring injury in Vikings’ 27-20 loss to Chiefs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:42 GMT

With all the hype surrounding Taylor Swift this week, the Vikings were set to host the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs regardless of whether she showed up to U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon.Never mind the relevance in pop culture. This was simply a chance for the for the Vikings to turn things around after a rough first month.In the end, the Vikings suffered a 27-20 loss to the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs, dropping to 1-4 despite battling tough for a good chunk of the game.As tough as the result was for the Vikings to stomach in real time, the biggest loss was superstar receiver Justin Jefferson, who left the game with a hamstring injury and did not return. It goes without saying, but if Jefferson has to miss an extended period of time, it could be tough sledding moving forward.It was another disastrous start for the Vikings after they received the opening kickoff. On the first play from scrimmage, quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered a short pass to ti...

When can we expect our next chance of rain?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Another cold front will move into the area Sunday evening. While it will mainly be a dry front, areas to our northeast could see some sprinkles as the front attempts to squeeze any leftover atmospheric moisture.For the rest of us, overnight lows will drop into the 40s under partly cloudy and mostly clear skies. Highs on Monday will be a few degrees cooler than Sunday, primarily in the 60s, under mostly sunny skies. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here A warming trend will take shape Tuesday through Thursday as temperatures rebound back into the mid-to-upper 70s thanks to an advancing warm front that will move north through the area.The return of a more active weather pattern also arrives late Tuesday into Wednesday.We’ll hang onto scattered rain chances Wednesday through Thursday before better rain and storm chances move through Thursday night into Friday with the arrival of our next cold front.

17-year-old killed in Gravois Park shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:23:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A 17-year-old is dead following a shooting in the Gravois Park neighborhood.Police were called to the intersection of South Compton Avenue and Potomac Street just after 3:30 a.m. Sunday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.The victim, Iarvera Hale of Florissant, had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene.A 16-year-old suspect was hospitalized with a gunshot wound to his leg. He remains listed in stable condition.Anyone with additional information on the investigation is asked to contact the city’s Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. Those who wish to remain anonymous or are interested in a cash reward, call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.