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Atlantic storm Lee delivers high winds and rain before forecasters call off all warnings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:50 GMT

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Atlantic storm Lee — which made landfall at near-hurricane strength, bringing destructive winds and torrential rains to New England and Maritime Canada — kept weakening Sunday after officials withdrew warnings and predicted the storm would disappear early this week.The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Sunday morning that the post-tropical cyclone was about 135 miles (215 kilometers) west of Channel-Port Aux Basques, Newfoundland. The top sustained wind speed was 45 mph (70 kph) with some higher gusts expected.“Gradual weakening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Lee could dissipate on Tuesday,” the U.S. hurricane center said.The sky was sunny in Maine on Sunday morning. Gov. Janet Mills suspended a state of emergency. Less than 5% of electricity customers were still without power, down from 11% by midday Saturday during the height of the storm. In Canada, 14% of Nova Scotia had no electricity, down from 27% on Saturday, with smaller numbers i...

Biden’s national security adviser holds two days of talks in Malta with China’s foreign minister

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:50 GMT

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden’s national security adviser met with China’s foreign minister over the past two days on the Mediterranean island nation of Malta in an effort that the White House said Sunday was intended to “responsibly maintain the relationship” at a time of strained ties and mutual suspicion between the rival powers.The White House said in a statement that Jake Sullivan and Chinese envoy Wang Yi had “candid, substantive and constructive discussions” as the world’s two largest economies try “to maintain open lines of communication.”Washington and Beijing see themselves as competitors despite an extensive trade partnership. President Joe Biden recently spoke with Chinese Premier Li Qiang while in India at the Group of 20 summit and told reporters afterward that they had talked about “stability” and “it wasn’t confrontational at all.”Biden has worked to strengthen relations with Japan, South Korea, India, Vietnam and others to count...

Canada joins allies in sending air defence missiles to Ukraine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:50 GMT

OTTAWA — Canada is joining a three-month-old partnership with several key allies to send air defence missiles to Ukraine.Defence Minister Bill Blair is in the United Kingdom today and announced Canada’s $33 million contribution on a visit to Canadian soldiers helping train Ukrainian recruits at Lydd Military Training Camp.The money comes from the $500 million fund Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in June 2023 for military assistance in Ukraine. That same month the U.K., Denmark, Netherlands and the United States partnered to deliver hundreds of short- and medium-range air defence missiles to help Ukraine protect itself against Russian missile and drone attacks.For a little more than a year, Canadian Armed Forces personnel have run training courses at Lydd for about 2,600 Ukrainian recruits in weapons handling, battlefield first aid and patrol tactics. Canada has contributed $8 billion in aid to Ukraine over the last year and a half, including $1.8 billion in military as...

Missing the Emmy Awards? What’s happening with the strike-delayed celebration of television

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:50 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a normal year — if there is any such thing in Hollywood anymore — the 75th Emmy Awards ceremony would be Monday night, and the many nominees from shows like “ Succession ” and “ Ted Lasso ” would be claiming their trophies or happily clapping for the winners.Instead, the actors and writers strikes brought a postponement until January.Here’s a look at what’s happening, and what may happen, with the awards that have been thrown off course.HOW THE STRIKES AFFECTED NOMINATIONSA shadow hung over this year’s Emmys from the start. Writers, who are essential to the process both as nominees and the people who provide jokes and patter for the show, had been on strike for more than two months when the nominees were announced June 11. Then just three days after “Succession,” “ White Lotus,” “ The Last of Us ” and “Ted Lasso” were named as the top nominees, leaders of the actors union announced they would join writers in a historic Hollywood wo...

Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy killed in ambush shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:50 GMT

(KTLA) — A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy has died after being shot in his patrol car Saturday evening. Authorities received reports of the shooting around 6 p.m. near the intersection of Sierra Avenue and Avenue Q in Palmdale, Sheriff Robert Luna said during a press conference late Saturday.There, a good Samaritan reportedly found Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, 30, unconscious inside his patrol vehicle, Luna said. Clinkunbroomer was driving while on duty when he was apparently fired on by someone in a vehicle driving past him, Luna explained. The shooting was considered an ambush. California woman loses limbs after battling bacterial infection from tilapia The deputy was transported in critical condition to the Antelope Valley Medical Center in Lancaster where he later died from his injuries. He leaves behind his fiancée, parents and grandparents. Clinkunbroomer, who joined the Palmdale station in 2018, had gotten engaged four days prior to his death, said Luna. He comes from ...

Los Angeles model found dead in apartment; second case in a week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:50 GMT

(KTLA) — Loved ones are distraught after a young model was found dead inside her downtown Los Angeles apartment, marking the second time a similar incident has occurred within a week.Family members who discovered the body of Nichole Coats, 32, known as Nikki, inside her apartment are devastated and frustrated at the lack of answers and information from investigators.“This is senseless and I want some answers because my daughter is gone,” Sharon Coats, Nikki's mother, told Nexstar's KTLA. “And it’s not fair. I want everybody to find out who did this to her. She shouldn’t be gone.”The last time anyone heard from Nikki, she told friends she was going out on a date on Friday, Sept. 8. That would be her last conversation with loved ones. Woman loses limbs after battling bacterial infection from tilapia When she didn’t answer any calls or texts that weekend, her father and aunt decided to visit her apartment complex, Eighth & Grand, on Sept. 10.That’s when they made the gut-wrenchin...

Bronx day care owner, cousin charged after 1-year-old dies of suspected overdose

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:50 GMT

BRONX, N.Y. (WPIX) – A Bronx day care owner and her cousin were charged after four children overdosed, one fatally, at the facility on Friday, authorities said Sunday. The owner, Grei Mendez, 36, and her husband's cousin, Carlisto Briton Acevedo, 41, were arrested Saturday and charged with murder, manslaughter, and several counts of assault, police said. Mendez's husband is also being sought by police. They are expected to be arraigned on Sunday, according to the Associated Press. Additional details were not immediately available. Watch: California police give pit bull puppy Narcan after possible fentanyl exposure Police were called to Divino Nino on Morris Avenue around 2:40 p.m. Friday. Three children — two boys and an 8-month-old girl — were taken to Montefiore Hospital with suspected drug overdoses. Another 2-year-old boy got sick at home and was revived with Narcan. One-year-old Nicholas Dominici died at Montefiore. Dominici’s cause of death remains under investigation by th...

What are the lights placed above traffic signals?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:50 GMT

(WHTM/NEXSTAR) – On many traffic signals found throughout the United States, there is a small light that is placed in between or off to the side of the traffic signal lights. Sometimes you see them blink when emergency vehicles are passing through. So, what are they? These are called priority or preemption signals. The lights are part of a system that allows the operator of a vehicle to override the normal operation of a traffic light. Maricopa County, Arizona, Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) systems were first installed in the early 1980s in hopes that they would reduce response times. Fire engines and other emergency vehicles are equipped with emitters that communicate with receiving devices on traffic signals.When an emitter is activated, the device will cause the traffic lights in the path of the vehicle to immediately cycle and grant the right of way in the direction the vehicle is traveling. These preemptive indicators allow emergency vehicles to get to scenes faster and cl...

Gophers’ P.J. Fleck upset by players’ muscle cramps in 31-13 loss to North Carolina

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:50 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — P.J. Fleck almost bit his tongue after the Gophers’ 31-13 loss to North Carolina on Saturday.The Gophers head coach was asked about a handful of players dealing with muscle cramps, including quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, running back Darius Taylor and cornerback Justin Walley, vital contributors who each missed playing time as the U tried to mount a comeback in the third quarter.“I used to be able to say things like, ‘That’s inexcusable’ and stuff like that,” Fleck said. “I don’t — we can’t be cramping up. There is a reason why we prepare the way we prepare, the way we have to prepare. And if we don’t prepare that way, that’s what happens. It’s unfortunate.”Texas Christian coach Sonny Dykes said Sept. 2 that he felt a few of his players suffering from muscle cramps played a role in TCU’s 45-42 loss to Colorado in the Horned Frogs’ season opener.“Guys started cramping at the end of the game,” Dykes lamented. “That is something that w...

2 incarcerated women walk away from Southern California reentry program 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:50 GMT

Officials with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation are seeking two women who walked away from the Custody to Community Transitional Reentry program Saturday night. According to a CDCR release, staff at the reentry program were alerted that two participants were seen leaving the San Diego-area facility around 10 p.m. Shortly after, CDCR officials received tamper alerts for the two women’s ankle monitors. Staff immediately conducted an emergency head count, which confirmed that two people were not present. The two escapees have been identified as 31-year-old Diana Sanchez and 32-year-old Janelle Rice. Diana Sanchez (right) and Janelle Rice (left) seen in booking photos. (California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation)According to CDCR, Sanchez is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs 230 pounds and has brown eyes and brown hair. She was received from Los Angeles County in March to serve a five-year sentence for burglary and the use of an ID other than to obtai...