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Relief is tinged with sadness as Maine residents resume activities after shooting suspect found dead

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:19:26 GMT

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Sunshine and a sense of relief swept through central Maine on Saturday with word that a man who was on the loose for two days after authorities said he killed 18 people had been found dead.Residents of Lewiston and surrounding towns had been told to stay home since Wednesday night, when authorities say Robert Card opened fire at a bowling alley and then a bar in shootings that also wounded 13 others. His body was found Friday at a recycling center in nearby Lisbon. Released from lockdown, many residents headed outside to enjoy a warm autumn day.“We can now begin to pick up the pieces, begin the grieving process,” said Jim Howaniec, a Lewiston native who served as mayor in the early 1990s. “We were sort of in limbo there for 48 hours, which really isn’t that long of a time, but of course it seemed like 48 years while it was going on.”Melissa Brown said sheltering in place reminded her of living in Washington, D.C., when snipers killed 10 people over a three-wee...

WGN-TV presents ‘Stories of Hope: Facing Breast Cancer’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:19:26 GMT

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Chicago’s Very Own WGN-TV will premiere an all-new “Stories of Hope: Facing Breast Cancer” on Saturday, October 28 at 6:30p CT.  The half-hour broadcast will also be livestreamed on the WGN9+ app on Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV; online at WGNTV.com/Live and the WGN News mobile app.  WGN’s Dina Bair and Dean Richards return as hosts.Features include:The impact of breast cancer on the Hispanic community and how one survivor and her doctors are helping others.Preserving fertility amidst cancer treatment.The role AI can play in detection.Interview with a doctor on new guidelines for mammograms, what to know about detection and treatment.Information on a new breast cancer vaccine.Cancer-fighting foods and nutrition tips.Stories of survivors and the meaning of support during treatment.“Stories of Hope: Facing Breast Cancer” will be rebroadcast on Sunday, October 29 at 4:30p CT on WGN-TV.Stories ...

Future for fighting breast cancer may be a vaccine

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:19:26 GMT

The future for fighting breast cancer may be a vaccine.    Researchers at Cleveland Clinic started working on the preventive tool 20 years ago. Now they are enrolling patients in early safety and efficacy trials.The experimental vaccine is designed to fight triple -negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form that accounts for 15 percent of cases. The three-shot regimen targets a lactation protein expressed in the majority of triple negative tumors. If breast cancer develops, the body’s immune system is alerted to attack the protein-carrying tumor cells and keep them from growing. More from ‘Stories of Hope: Facing Breast Cancer’ Jennifer Davis, a mother of three, was the first person to receive the injections. She was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2018.Early phase study results are expected by the end of 2023.

More on breast cancer screening recommendations

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:19:26 GMT

Many women find breast cancer thanks to early screening.But the recommendations can be confusing.What age do we begin? How often should we screen and what is the best method? More from Stories of Hope For those answers we turn to NorthShore University Health System breast surgeon Dr. Kathleen Yao.

Trump warns US enemies: spill 'drop of American blood' and we'll spill 'gallon of yours' 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:19:26 GMT

(The Hill) — Former President Trump gave a stark warning to enemies of the U.S. at the Republican Jewish Coalition Conference Saturday.“If you spill a drop of American blood, we will spill a gallon of yours,” the former president said during remarks. Trump spoke at length about the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which is escalating as Israel expanded its ground operation into the Gaza Strip Saturday. Concerns about civilians in Gaza, who have already been struggling with Israeli airstrikes and blackouts, among other difficulties, and what could happen to them amidst the Israeli incursion into Gaza, have been heightened.“We have set two goals for this war: To eliminate Hamas by destroying its military and governing abilities and to do everything possible to bring our captives home. All Hamas terrorists are dead men walking — above ground, below ground, outside Gaza,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a speech earlier this week. Trump also turned his verbal f...

No. 7 Texas keeps BYU out of the end zone, Murphy wins 1st start 35-6

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:19:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 7 Texas forced three turnovers and took advantage of great field position all game long in a 35-6 win over BYU on Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.The Longhorns' average starting field position was their own 45-yard line, thanks in part to two interceptions and a fumble recovery. Michael Taffee's interception plus a return in the fourth quarter put the Longhorns on BYU's 8-yard line, leading to a touchdown pass from Maalik Murphy to Adonai Mitchell. Jaray Bledsoe gobbled up a fumble so Texas could start a drive from the BYU 39-yard line, and then Jaydon Blue scored from 34 yards out to make it a blowout late in the fourth.Handlers lead Texas mascot Bevo onto the field before an NCAA college football game against BYU in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)BYU cornerback Eddie Heckard (5) breaks up a pass intended for Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday...

Texas A&M turns it up to drop South Carolina 30-17

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:19:26 GMT

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Max Johnson threw for 249 yards and a touchdown and Texas A&M snapped a two-game skid with a 30-17 win over South Carolina Saturday.“Happy for our guys to get a win," Aggies' coach Jimbo Fisher said. "Handled the things we had to handle. Wasn’t perfect but did really good things.” No. 7 Texas keeps BYU out of the end zone, Murphy wins 1st start 35-6 The game was tied late in the second quarter before the Aggies (5-3, 3-2 Southeastern Conference) scored two touchdowns in less than a minute to take a 21-7 lead into halftime.The Gamecocks cut it to 21-10 on a 49-yard field goal early in the third quarter.Spencer Rattler threw a 23-yard pass to Nyck Harbor on third-and-9 before a 29-yard run by Mario Anderson got South Carolina to the 2. Rattler then found Joshua Simon in the back of the end zone for a touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter that cut the lead to 24-17.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sig...

State of Texas: Tension, questions of legality shape immigration bill debate

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:19:26 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Texas House passed border security legislation early Thursday morning after tension among Democrats and Republicans in the Texas House reached a boiling point Wednesday evening amid debate. The House approved HB 4, which would create a Class B misdemeanor for anyone to enter Texas illegally. House Democrats filed dozens of amendments to the bill. With 47 amendments filed, Republican House members pushed through a motion to cut off additional amendments to the bill.Rep. Cody Harris, R-Palestine, filed the motion. Rep. Armando Walle,D-Houston, voiced his frustration to Harris. Several lawmakers gathered around the two men, as Walle spoke loudly and forcefully."Y'all don't understand the (*expletive*) that y'all do hurts our community. It hurts us personally, bro," Walle said. "It hurts, it hurts us to our (*expletive*) core and y'all don't understand that y'all don't live in our (*expletive*) skin."Amid the tense moments on the floor, the House stood at ease sh...

High school football: St. Thomas Academy’s offensive balance shines in section semifinal win over Two Rivers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:19:26 GMT

St. Thomas Academy’s running game will always be centered on Savion Hart — rightfully so. The senior back is perhaps the best ball carrier in the state.He was again Saturday, running 23 times for 202 yards and a pair of scores — while having another 100-plus yards called back by holding penalties.But what’s different about this year’s Cadets offense is the numerous other ways in which it can beat you. Those were on full display in St. Thomas Academy’s 47-14 home victory over Two Rivers in the Class 5A, Section 3 semifinals.Maximus Sims completed 12 of his 17 pass attempts for 165 yards and a touchdown pass to Luke Dobbs. Senior running back Niko Vargas ran for four touchdowns of his own. Tight end Chase Young was found over the middle for multiple strikes.Hart said this is the most versatile offense he’s been a part of at St. Thomas Academy.“We can have me do what I do with the blocks, and that’s great,” Hart said. “But then we have other players who do what they do, and it opens up...

Gophers receiver Chris Autman-Bell’s block helps out in a big way

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:19:26 GMT

Chris Autman-Bell’s seventh and final season hasn’t gone according to plan this fall, but the receiver made one of the biggest unsung plays in the Gophers’ 27-12 win over Michigan State on Saturday.With Minnesota looking to extend a narrow 10-6 lead in the fourth quarter, Autman-Bell was able to crack a block against a Spartans defensive back and that effort helped spring Jordan Nubin on an 18-yard touchdown run.Teammates Brevyn Spann-Ford and Athan Kaliakmanis knew how pivotal the play was, and they went to congratulate Autman-Bell immediately after the play.Autman-Bell, who has battled injuries all season, also tallied his first catch of the season and was contributing on kickoff returns.Three and outGophers tailbacks Darius Taylor and Zach Evans were ruled out before the game with undisclosed injuries. Both Taylor and Evans exited the 12-10 win over Iowa and didn’t return.The Gophers also missed starting left guard Tyler Cooper, but Greg Johnson, who has p...