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Former lawmaker says family members killed in Israel-Hamas airstrikes

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:10:50 GMT

(The Hill) — Former Rep. Justin Amash (I-Mich.), the first Palestinian-American to serve in Congress, posted online that his family members were killed in Gaza amid the ongoing airstrikes between Israel and militant group Hamas.“With great sadness, I have now confirmed that several of my relatives (including Viola and Yara pictured here) were killed at Saint Porphyrius Orthodox Church in Gaza, where they had been sheltering, when part of the complex was destroyed as the result of an Israeli airstrike,” Amash posted on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Geico to lay off 6 percent of workforce nationwide, internal letter confirms The explosion struck the Greek Orthodox church that was housing hundreds of displaced Palestinians late Thursday, resulting in a wall toppling down. Aby Selmia, the Shifa Hospital director general, initially said dozens were hurt at the church but could not give a precise death toll because bodies were buried under the rubble, the Associated Press r...

Paul Lisnek on fight for Speaker of the House, Biden's Oval Office address and more

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:10:50 GMT

WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big stories from the week.The topics include the latest on the ongoing fight for Speaker of the House, President Biden's Oval Office address, the White House's request for Ukraine funding, and more.  Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesTune in on Sundays for WGN-TV Political Report with Paul Lisnek.

House Republicans look for reset after Jordan loses Speaker fight: recap

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:10:50 GMT

House Republicans are looking for a reset after Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) once again fell short of the Speakership Friday, continuing the two-week-long stalemate that has plunged the chamber into chaos.Following Jordan's third failed attempt at the gavel, the GOP conference voted to no longer back the Ohio Republican for Speaker in a secret ballot vote. Several GOP members have since announced that they are running for the role, while others are making calls about Speaker bids or mulling entering the race.The Republican conference will hold a candidate forum at 6:30 p.m. Monday evening and vote on a new Speaker-designate Tuesday morning. Candidates must submit their names by noon on Sunday.The conference previously swatted down a proposal on Thursday to temporarily empower Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), which was viewed by many as a last-ditch way to resume business in the House as the Speaker race continues behind the scenes.Follow along for live updates below.

One seriously injured in vehicle-pedestrian crash near COTA, ATCEMS says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:10:50 GMT

DEL VALLE, Texas -- One person suffered serious injuries after a vehicle-pedestrian crash near the Circuit of the Americas on Friday, Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media.Medics, Travis County Fire Rescue and the Austin Fire Department responded to the crash at 7300-7711 Elroy Road in Del Valle, which is north of COTA.Medics said one person was taken to St. David's South Austin Medical Center with critical, life-threatening injuries.No other information was available Friday, and medics were no longer on the scene.

Missing 11-year-old in Cedar Park found safe, police say

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:10:50 GMT

CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Cedar Park Police Department said an 11-year-old reported missing on Friday was found safe, the agency said on social media.The child was previously reported missing around 6:30 p.m. in Cedar Park, according to police.No other details were provided by police Friday.

Minnesota CAIR says Woodbury woman loses 30 family members in Israeli airstrike

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:10:50 GMT

A Woodbury woman lost 30 Palestinian family members in an Israeli airstrike, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) announced Friday.CAIR-MN said Tariq and Manal Hamouda of Woodbury lost 30 family members when rockets hit their homes.The family owned an eye clinic in Gaza, and of the family members killed, four were doctors.“All of Manal’s siblings, spouses, and children were killed,” CAIR-MN said, noting that the only survivors were Manal’s mother and one nephew.Related ArticlesLocal News | In St. Paul, Jewish groups rally for Palestinians and call for a ceasefire Local News | Israel says two Americans held hostage by Hamas, a mother and daughter, have been released Local News | Biden faces tough battle to secure $105 billion for Ukraine, Israel, the border and more Local News | Biden declares Israel and Ukraine support is vital for US security, will ask Congress for b...

Wisconsin high school football: Menomonie tops River Falls again to move on to Level 2 of playoffs

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:10:50 GMT

For years, the second round of the playoffs felt like a birthright for Menomonie football players. That’s how frequently the Mustangs made deep playoff runs. So last fall’s Level 1 exit — capping a 3-7 campaign — likely felt like a disappointment for the program.But, a year later, Menomonie is back where it belongs.The Mustangs beat Big Rivers Conference rival River Falls for the second time in 14 days, topping the sixth-seeded Wildcats 28-7 in their playoff opener on Friday at University of Wisconsin-Stout.Menomonie will play the winner of Friday’s contest between New Richmond and Marshfield next week in Level 2.  Menomonie also beat River Falls 39-15 on Oct. 6.Leading 14-7 at the break, Menomonie’s rushing attack simply wore down the River Falls defense. Mustangs running back John Higbie ran for a pair of second-half scores, including a 50-yarder to put Menomonie up 28-7 and all but seal the deal. Higbie simply proved too difficult to bring down...

Person shot after argument in Wentzville, one taken into custody

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:10:50 GMT

WENTZVILLE, Mo. - An argument between two people led to a shooting Friday evening in Wentzville, police say. The shooting happened in a cul de sac on Evergreen Court just before 8 p.m. Friday. Police tell FOX 2 that the victim was struck several times. When officers arrived, they performed life-saving measures on the victim before they were rushed to the hospital. Feds bust suspected drug ring in St. Louis area FOX 2 has not yet confirmed the condition of the person shot, and one person of interest is in custody as of 9:30 p.m. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Pedestrian struck, killed on I-270 in north St. Louis County

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:10:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was fatally struck Friday evening on Interstate 270 in north St. Louis County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the collision happened on 270 near North Florissant Road. Brittish Williams – From ‘Basketball Wives’ to guilty plea EMS crews and Florissant police are currently on the scene. Traffic in both directions of I-270 has been slowed, but not shut down. An accident reconstruction team with the Missouri State Highway Patrol has also responded to the scene. It's unclear what led up to the collision at this time. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

St. Louis County grand jury indicts St. Louis firefighter in wallet-theft case

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:10:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A St. Louis County grand jury has indicted St. Louis firefighter Arnold Britt on one felony charge of receiving stolen property and one misdemeanor charge of fraudulent use of a credit/debit device. The allegations stem from accusations that Britt took the wallet of one of the survivors of a deadly crash in February and used the cards to make purchases in St. Louis County.  Four victims were killed when police said a red-light runner forced the vehicle over the South Grand overpass at Forest Park Avenue.   Feds bust suspected drug ring in St. Louis area Seven Robinson-Laney was one of four survivors. While he was hospitalized, the crash victim said someone used his debit card. In an April interview with FOX 2, Robinson-Laney pointed a finger of blame at a firefighter on the scene. “It’s just hurtful,” he simply put it.  During that interview, Robinson-Laney said police investigated the accusation but told his family that when the firefighter was questioned...