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Brazil watchdog tells Bolsonaro to cede jewels from Saudis

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:11 GMT

SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian government watchdog voted Wednesday to give former President Jair Bolsonaro five working days to return to authorities a set of jewels he received from Saudi Arabia in 2021. All nine members of the government watchdog voted in favor of requiring Bolsonaro to turn the jewels over to the state-owned Caixa Economica Federal bank in the capital city of Brasilia.The five days start counting as soon as Bolsonaro’s lawyers are officially notified, which had not happened, according to the government watchdog.Another set of jewels from Saudi Arabia estimated to be worth several million dollars and also sent to Bolsonaro, according to one of his former ministers, was seized by customs at Sao Paulo’s international airport.Bolsonaro, who has been in the United States since he left office in January, is under preliminary police investigations at home since Brazilian media started reporting on the jewels earlier this month. The Federal Court of Accounts, a...

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Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:11 GMT

Florida dad allegedly shoots, kills daughter's ex-boyfriend after domestic dispute: police

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:11 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida father is accused of shooting and killing his daughter's ex-boyfriend after authorities said the man assaulted her.Officers with the Gainesville Police Department were called to a reported domestic battery at an apartment complex Saturday night.There, police said a man physically assaulted his ex-girlfriend inside her apartment. Part of Florida under quarantine for giant African land snail invasion Before the police could arrive, the man allegedly fled. The woman's father also came to the apartment following the incident.About 30 minutes after police spoke with the woman, her ex-boyfriend allegedly returned and entered the apartment."The father, who was armed with a handgun, fired one shot at the suspect which struck him in the chest," the department said.The man tried to run but officers found him next to his car. Despite CPR efforts, the man was pronounced dead when EMS arrived. Man killed daughter’s suspected stalker with moose antler, sheriff s...

Huge fire destroys John Deere dealership in western Minnesota

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:11 GMT

MADISON, Minn. — The offices and shops of a western Minnesota farm implement dealership were destroyed by fire Tuesday night.People from 17 residences in Madison were evacuated from their homes and a citywide water restriction was requested in order to help firefighters put out the large fire, which was complicated by a broken gas line.According to authorities in Lac qui Parle County, the blaze broke out at the Midwest Machinery John Deere dealership early Tuesday evening. A caller reported seeing smoke, and fire crews, law enforcement and ambulance medics were dispatched around 7:15 p.m. to the scene at 516 First Street.Mutual aid was immediately requested by the Madison Fire Department, which included additional fire crews from surrounding areas and pumper trucks, to help control the blaze.More than 60 personnel from 23 agencies from both western Minnesota and eastern South Dakota assisted at the scene.According to authorities, a gas line was ruptured during the fire and made thin...

In Duluth, Walz promotes plan to invest in ‘workforce behind the workforce’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:11 GMT

DULUTH, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday visited the YWCA Early Childhood Center-Spirit Valley in Duluth, where he read to children and promoted his plan to invest more heavily in child care.He referred to child care providers as “the workforce behind the workforce.”“All these children’s parents are out working and doing different things. And the stress that comes with not having access to quality child care is immense,” he said, noting that a shortage of openings and the expense of child care are both barriers to working families.“We’re making it clear with our allies that the time to invest in Minnesota’s child care industry is now,” Walz said, pledging tax credits for parents and greater reimbursement support for child care providers, such as the YWCA.Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz shares a laugh with kids as he reads “Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library” at the YWCA Early Childhood Center-Spirit Valley in Duluth, Minn., on March 22, 2023. (Jed Carlson / Forum News S...

Albany man convicted for possessing loaded gun

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:11 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man was convicted of possessing a loaded firearm. The Albany County District Attorney's Office said Alphonso Robinson, 47, had a loaded handgun while he was in the area of Morton Avenue in June 2022. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! He was convicted of Criminal Possession of a Weapon. He faces up to 15 years in prison when he is sentenced in May.However, the DA's office said Robinson could be classified as a possible persistent felon. If he receives that classification, then he faces 25 years to life in state prison.

Saratoga Springs library holds journalism panel

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:11 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A panel of local journalists shared what it takes to cover the news and the art of storytelling at the Saratoga Springs Public Library on Wednesday. NEWS10 ABC's own Anya Tucker was invited to join a panel of local journalists. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The group shared their insights into news gathering, ethical journalism and working within the communities they live in. The event helped lift the veil on a day in the life of local reporters who cover the news that impact all of our communities.

SUNY Empire College changes name

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:11 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- SUNY Empire College in Saratoga Springs has a new name. The school is now named Empire State University. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! It is the state's only public online institution. In January 2022, the New York State Board of Regents changed the definition of a university to include any school that offers at least three graduate programs.Empire State University was founded back in 1971.

Moderna CEO grilled by lawmakers over planned vaccine price hike

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:11 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Moderna is facing intense scrutiny on Capitol Hill over its plan to hike vaccine costs once the federal government stops covering them. When the COVID national emergency order ends and the government runs out of its vaccine stockpile, Americans will have to cover the price of their own shots. In a hearing on Wednesday, lawmakers grilled Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel about the company's plans to price its vaccine around $130 per dose.  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "They are thanking the taxpayers of the United States by proposing to quadruple the price of the covid vaccine," Sen. Bernie Sanders said. Senators pointed out that the government spent nearly $2 billion to help Moderna develop the vaccine. Then the company and its executives made billions in profit. "We are looking at an unprecedented level of corporate greed," Sanders said. Sen. Bill Cassidy agreed that the new cos...

Mystery surrounds possible Trump indictment

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:11 GMT

Former President Trump set off a frenzy a few days ago when he declared – without any official word – that he would be arrested on Tuesday, but the case against him in Manhattan has yet to turn up an indictment, lending an air of mystery to if and when the former president will be charged.Reports emerged earlier Wednesday that the grand jury hearing evidence in the probe would not convene on Wednesday, meaning an indictment won’t come until Thursday at the earliest.Fox News reported that at least one more witness was expected to appear on Wednesday before the grand jury, which is hearing evidence about a 2016 hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, before that meeting was canceled.Although Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) has taken a series of steps in recent days that suggest he is likely to soon seek an indictment, no official word has emerged on that possibility from his office. “I'm a little confused by all the speculation about why the Manhattan DA...