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House Republicans vote to censure Adam Schiff

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:30:05 GMT

House Republicans on Wednesday voted to censure Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a rare reprimand of a sitting lawmaker that the GOP conference delivered as a rebuke for his efforts against former President Trump.The vote — 213-209-6 — is the culmination of a week-long push led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), which was stymied last week when a band of Republicans joined Democrats in blocking a censure resolution from coming to the floor for a vote. It advanced on Wednesday after Luna made changes to the measure.It also marked the apex of Republicans’ years-long campaign against Schiff, who emerged as a bogeyman on the right for his unrelenting criticism of Trump’s alleged ties with Russia, and was cemented as a chief GOP adversary on Capitol Hill when he led the first impeachment inquiry targeting Trump.A stunning scene took place after the vote, as Democrats in the chamber surrounded Schiff on the House floor, chanting “Adam, Adam.” They interrupted Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif....

Two bodies found inside Lakewood home, double-homicide investigation underway

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:30:05 GMT

Two bodies were found inside a Lakewood residence and police are looking for a suspect in a double homicide.At 6 p.m. Monday police were sent to the Lakewood Village Estates, 1400 block of Allison Street, after a call to report two bodies found inside a home, according to the Lakewood Police Department.A suspect is at-large, police said on Wednesday.The body of 60-year-old Debra Thomas was found as well as the body of man who was not identified Wednesday by police pending notification of family.An investigation is ongoing. 

Two tornadoes touch down in northeastern Colorado; tornado warnings issued, hail possible

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:30:05 GMT

6:56 p.m.: Severe thunderstorm warning until 7:30 p.m. includes Hudson and Keenesburg, National Weather Service says. Hail is possible with winds up to 50 mph. See a full list of areas under severe thunderstorm or tornado alerts on NWS Boulder’s website.Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Hudson CO, Keenesburg CO and Prospect Valley CO until 7:30 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/8tuESFXKix— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) June 22, 20236:37 p.m.: Tornado warning issued for the northeastern Interstate 76 corridor including Sterling through 6:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Quarter-size hail is possible.Tornado Warning including Sterling CO and Atwood CO until 6:45 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/OUYLS4WfDL— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) June 22, 20235:22 p.m.: Severe thunderstorm warning for Brush until 6 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Golf-ball size hail is possible.Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Brush CO until 6:00 PM MDT. This storm will contai...

Stranded hikers, dehydrated dog rescued by LASD near Vasquez Rocks Natural Area 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:30:05 GMT

Two hikers and their dehydrated dog had to be rescued by LASD personnel after becoming stranded on a path in the Vasquez Rocks Natural Area. A concerned citizen flagged down Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Deputy Zavala and Sheriff’s Service Officer McKuen and informed them that two lost and stranded hikers and their dog were in desperate need of help, according to a Facebook post from the LASD Parks Bureau. After hiking almost a half mile and crossing ridge lines, Deputy Zavala located the hikers, who were severely dehydrated and in the company of a 13-year-old long haired black Labrador who was so dehydrated that he had given up walking. “Deputy Zavala attempted to give the dog water, but the dog was so overheated and dehydrated [that] he couldn’t stand, let alone walk,” LASD Park Bureau's Facebook post said. Deputy Zavala carried the incapacitated pup over his shoulders after the hikers informed the deputy that they were able to walk, but unable to care for the ...

Harris-Dawson Replaces Price As Council President Pro Tempore

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:30:05 GMT

The Los Angeles City Council Unanimously voted in favor of Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson to replace Councilman Curren Price as president protempore.Harris-Dawson takes over as Price faces corruption charges announced by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office last week.Immediately after the Tuesday vote, council president Paul Krekorian let Harris-Dawson lead the remainder of the council meeting.Price was previously the president pro tempore, but sent a letter of resignation from the position, as well as his council committee roles, soon after the allegations presented against him.Price allegedly failed to disclose his now wife’s business dealings, which were allegedly connected to business projects he voted on in the council. Additionally, Price is also being accused of using $33,000 worth of medical coverage for his wife before they were married.Harris-Dawson said the allegations against Price “leaves me curious,” as he feels they are typically cent...

Photos: Summer solstice celebrations, ceremonies around the world

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:30:05 GMT

Gathering around a prehistoric stone circle at the start of the longest day of the year, around 8,000 revelers on Wednesday expressed their devotion to the sun in southern England.Related ArticlesWeather | House censures California Rep. Adam Schiff over Trump-Russia investigations Weather | 41 women die in grisly riot in Honduran prison Weather | ‘They killed my daughter’: Mother of 8-year-old girl who died in Border Patrol custody says pleas for hospital care were denied Weather | Judge strikes down Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors Weather | For White House occupants, families can cause extra headaches Stateside, thousands of yogis in New York City stretched during the 21st annual Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga event. Further down the eastern seaboard, an estimated 2,000 cast members at Walt Disney World in Orlando greeted International Yoga Day...

Public’s help sought in identifying Redwood City robbery suspect

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:30:05 GMT

The Redwood City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying this man, who is wanted in connection with a series of armed robberies at two different small businesses in the 900 block of Whipple Avenue and in the area of El Camino Real and Chestnut Street. The incidents were reported between Oct. 6, 2022, and Nov. 18, 2022. (Redwood City Police Department) REDWOOD CITY – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a series of armed robberies last fall in Redwood City.The robberies were reported between Oct. 6 and Nov. 18 at two different small businesses in the 900 block of Whipple Avenue and in the area of El Camino Real and Chestnut Street, according to the Redwood City Police Department.Police on Wednesday released an image of the suspect taken at one of the incidents.Anyone with information related to the case can call Detective Kyle Trinh at 650-780-7620 or the tip line at 650-780-7110.Related ArticlesCrim...

SF Giants’ late comebacks built on bullpen, big at-bats: ‘It’s those little things that lead to these bigger moments’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:30:05 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Stretching their winning streak to nine games, the Giants are seemingly finding new and exciting ways to eke out ballgames on a nightly basis. With five comebacks in the seventh inning or later, the late heroics are getting well-deserved attention.But the less-appreciated plays and performances that put them in position to set the stage for the late drama shouldn’t go overlooked.“It’s those little things that lead to these bigger moments that we talk about,” manager Gabe Kapler said. “The big moments will always tell the story of a season, but it’s kind of the little things that are leading to those big moments.”Before J.D. Davis hit his pinch-hit grand slam in Los Angeles, LaMonte Wade Jr. had to work a walk against a tough lefty to bring him to the plate. Smart baserunning by Mike Yastrzemski, tagging up from second and then from third on two flyballs, forced extras to set up his walk-off homer Monday night. The Giants also...

Former 49ers, Raiders linebacker Bill Romanowski owes $15 million in unpaid taxes, court filing says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:30:05 GMT

Former NFL star Bill Romanowski and his wife dodged more than $15 million in overdue tax payments by siphoning money from their nutrition supplement company and using it to pay for plastic surgery, spa appointments and other personal living expenses, according to a civil complaint filed this week in federal court.The claims against the former linebacker and his wife, Julie Romanowski, come as the Internal Revenue Service seeks to finally collect on a ballooning tax bill for the East Bay couple dating back 25 years — one that has grown by millions of dollars since authorities first won a court decision a decade ago, authorities say.Most recently, federal prosecutors say the couple used a Solano County-based company they founded, Nutrition 53, to pay for their living expenses while avoiding payment on their outstanding taxes. On Wednesday, the Department of Justice asked a judge to foreclose a lien on the company — which hawked protein shakes from headquarters in Fairfield...

Taylor Swift course at Stanford to focus singer's musical eras

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:30:05 GMT

(KRON) -- If you're a Stanford University student with a blank space in your winter schedule, a new Taylor Swift course could be something out of your wildest dreams. Transgender man says he was denied hormone medication at Oakland Walgreens A course called "All Too Well (Ten Week Version)" will be offering an in-depth analysis of Swift's newest album this coming winter at Stanford. The class is a part of Stanford's ITALIC 99 courses, which are taught by the school's alumni in part of an arts-minded, residence-based academic program offered to first-year students. STANFORD, CA - MARCH 12: Cyclists ride by Hoover Tower on the Stanford University campus on March 12, 2019 in Stanford, California (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)The course's instructor, Ava Jeffs, an upcoming sophomore at Stanford, spoke to KRON4 about why she's so enchanted by Swift's work and why she's so excited to teach the course, which she says is a lifelong dream. Jeffs said that her entrance essay for S...