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UK prime minister plans to meet with Saudi crown prince to discuss trade, defense cooperation

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:06:43 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s prime minister said Thursday that he planned to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the “earliest opportunity,’’ after a U.K. newspaper reported that officials from both countries hoped to schedule a meeting between the two leaders before the end of the year in London.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s office said he spoke with the Saudi leader on Thursday to discuss developing trade and investment links between the two countries and strengthening cooperation on defense and security.“The prime minister and crown prince said they would continue working closely together to progress U.K.-Saudi cooperation and looked forward to meeting in person at the earliest opportunity,” Sunak’s office said in a statement.A meeting in the United Kingdom would be the crown prince’s first visit to the country since dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside the Saudi Consulate in 2018 in Istanbul, which U.S. intelligence agencies say was ordered by Prince ...

Hurricane Hilary forms off Mexico’s Pacific coast as it heads north over the ocean

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:06:43 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Hilary strengthened into a hurricane early Thursday off Mexico’s Pacific coast and it could become become a major hurricane as it keeps heading north over the ocean.The U.S. National Hurricane Center said that Hilary had maximum winds of 75 mph (120 kph), and it was located 320 miles (515 kilometers) from the Mexican port city of Manzanillo, far from land.The hurricane was moving at 13 mph (20 mph) west-northwest, and it was expected to become a major hurricane by Thursday night or early Friday as it moves toward the Baja peninsula, near the U.S. border.Associated Press, The Associated Press

Man wanted for committing indecent act on TTC subway

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:06:43 GMT

A man is wanted for allegedly committing an indecent act while aboard a TTC subway.Toronto police responded to an indecent act call on August 6 at Warden Station.It’s reported that a passenger and a man boarded the westbound subway at Kennedy Station. Police said while approaching Warden Station, the man committed an indecent act in front of the other passenger.The man exited the subway at Warden Station and fled in an unknown direction.The suspect is described as in his 60s, around five-foot-five, with a slim build.He was last seen wearing a teal-coloured baseball hat, blue windbreaker, green golf shirt, dark pants, carrying a black satchel.

White House lawyer who advised Biden on pandemic and GOP investigations is set to leave next month

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:06:43 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top White House lawyer will leave next month after a nearly three-year run helping President Joe Biden weigh legal considerations as he implemented his pandemic response, battled Republican investigations and crafted major legislation.Stuart Delery joined Biden’s transition legal team after the Democrat defeated then-President Donald Trump in November 2020. Delery served as deputy counsel before he was elevated to the top job last summer after Biden’s first counsel, Dana Remus, left the White House. Delery is the first openly gay person to be White House counsel. Biden, in a statement Thursday, called Delery “a trusted adviser and a constant source of innovative legal thinking. … He has been an integral part of my team.”The White House has not announced Delery’s successor.Delery’s departure comes as House Republicans investigate Biden’s son Hunter as well as the origins of COVID-19. Some GOP lawmakers are pressing for a...

Man fatally shot while driving in West Ridge

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:06:43 GMT

CHICAGO — A man was fatally shot while driving after a gunman opened fire into his vehicle on the city's Far North Side.The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. Thursday in the 2600 block of West Glenlake in the West Ridge neighborhood.Police said a man, believed to be in his late 20s, was driving his car when an unknown man approached and fired multiple shots into the vehicle.According to police, the victim then crashed into another vehicle before coming to a stop.The man sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the body and was pronounced dead on the scene. Man dies after being found shot multiple times in alley on West Side Police said two handguns were recovered inside the vehicle.No one is in custody. Area Three detectives are investigating.

A throwback 'Dean's A-List Interview' with Adam Sandler

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:06:43 GMT

CHICAGO — It's the one day per week that people like to take a glance at the past."Throwback Thursday," or #TBT, is the chance to do that, and Dean Richards wanted to get into the spirit on the WGN Morning News.So he went back 20 years to find this unique "Dean's A-List Interview" with Adam Sandler for Thursday. He did this ahead of the release of "8 Crazy Nights," an animated centered around Hanukkah.Dean featured a pair of clips from that interview with the actor and comedian throughout the six hours of the morning show on Thursday.You can watch this throwback edition of "Dean's Home Video" from the August 17 show in the video above.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Pilot on flight from Miami to Chile suffers in-flight medical emergency, dies

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:06:43 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A pilot with LATAM Airlines pilot died Monday after suffering a medical emergency during a flight from Florida to Chile, according to the airline.Flight LA505, from Miami to Santiago, was diverted to Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama, after one of the Boeing 787's three pilots became ill, according to the airline. "All the necessary protocols were followed during the flight to safeguard the life of theaffected pilot. Unfortunately, after landing and receiving further medical assistance, the pilotpassed away," the airline wrote in a statement provided to Nexstar's WFLA. WATCH: Pilot, crew member safely eject before jet crashes at Michigan air show LATAM Airlines did not identify the pilot but confirmed he had been with the carrier for 25 years. "LATAM Group is deeply saddened by this event and takes this opportunity to express our most sincere condolences to the family of our employee," the statement reads. "We are thankful for his 25-years o...

Pennies found in McDonald's Chicken McNuggets, customer says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:06:43 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) - An Ohio customer has said she found pennies in the Chicken McNuggets she ordered from a local McDonald’s.Beth Rupert Warren said she had a responsibility to report the alleged incident to the authorities out of concern for the safety of others. Police said they were called to a McDonald’s in Wintersville, Ohio, on Aug. 14 around 8 p.m. regarding a food complaint.After speaking with Warren, they documented the incident and spoke with management to make sure everyone was aware.Warren, who reported finding three pennies, said she wants people to be sure to check their food to make sure it's safe, according to Wintersville Police Captain Jason Fabian. “They showed great concern that it was going to be a safety factor if a child would get their hands on the food," said Fabian. "It could be a choke hazard.”Warren also alerted the Jefferson County Health Department, which released this statement to Nexstar's WTRF.“The health department has been in conta...

Travis Early College High School classes canceled Thursday after 'incident' on campus

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:06:43 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Classes were canceled Thursday morning for Travis Early College High School because of an "incident" that happened on campus. In a social media thread, the Austin Independent School District said the campus was safe and there was no danger to students or staff. AISD said students who were already on buses will be returned home. For students already on campus, the district is coordinating transportation back home.The school is located on East Oltorf Street, just west of Interstate 35. Travis Early College High School classes canceled after ‘incident’ on campus Aug. 17, 2023 (KXAN Photo/Todd Bynum) Travis Early College High School classes canceled after ‘incident’ on campus Aug. 17, 2023 (KXAN Photo/Todd Bynum) KXAN has reached out to AISD for more information and will update this story when a response is received.

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: August 18-20

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:06:43 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The weekend is almost here! From fairs to concerts to family fun days, there are quite a few things happening on August 18, 19, and 20. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, August 18Altamont Fair, Altamont Fairgrounds on Route 146 at Arlington Street, gates open at 10 a.m.Vermont State Fair, Fairgrounds at 175 South Main Street in Rutland, gates open at 8 a.m.Fuel, Rivers Casino in Schenectady, 7 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Rivers Casino website.Block Party, Remsen Street in Cohoes, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.Art Markets on Beekman Street, Beekman Street Arts District in Saratoga Springs, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.Earth: An HD Odyssey by The Philidelphia Orchestra, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the SPAC website.Tri-City ValleyCats vs. Sussex County Miners, Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, 6:30 p.m. You can ...