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After calls to resign, Feinstein seeks Judiciary replacement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:19 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Recuperating U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California asked Wednesday to be temporarily replaced on the Judiciary Committee, shortly after two House Democrats called on her to resign after her extended absence from Washington.In a statement, the long-serving Democratic senator said her recovery from a case of shingles she disclosed in early March had been delayed because of complications. She provided no date for her return to the Senate and said she had asked Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to ask the Senate to allow another Democratic senator to serve in her committee seat until she was able to return.“I intend to return as soon as possible once my medical team advises that it’s safe for me to travel,” Feinstein said. “In the meantime, I remain committed to the job and will continue to work from home in San Francisco.”Feinstein’s decision to seek a committee stand-in during her recovery comes amid increasing anxiety within her party that her lengthy ab...

‘It’s been chaos’: Cirque du Soleil causes traffic circus at Etobicoke location

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:19 GMT

Cirque du Soleil has been back in Toronto for less than a week and already it is causing a traffic circus. After hoisting its tent at Ontario Place last year, the iconic big top was forced to relocate due to redevelopment plans at the lakefront location. It’s now situated at the former site of the Mr. Christie factory in Etobicoke, bringing with it a traffic nightmare – not just for those attending the show but for the thousands of residents living in the area. “It’s been chaos,” said Carrie Noble, who lives in a condominium across the street from the Cirque location. “It took so long for me just to get into my underground parking. I can’t believe that I have to deal with this for the next two months.”Area residents say they are concerned Cirque du Soleil didn’t think the decision through when choosing the location. “I don’t think they thought about the parking situation at all,” said Noble. “There’s...

4 people shot at Indiana park during memorial for slain man

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:19 GMT

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Four people were wounded Wednesday in a shooting at an Indiana park during a memorial, police said.The shooting occurred around 6:45 p.m. during a balloon release at McCormick Park in Fort Wayne, Officer Anthony Krock told The Journal Gazette.One woman and three men were taken to a hospital. Krock did not release their conditions.Krissy Williams told the newspaper that the memorial was held to honor Tyreece Vachon, 19, who was fatally shot Tuesday outside an apartment complex. Police did not immediately return a message from The Associated Press seeking comment.The Associated Press

B.C. Chinese community tells Mendicino of intimidation by foreign powers and proxies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:19 GMT

VANCOUVER — Federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says Chinese community members in Vancouver have told him of “intimidation, harassment and abuse” linked to foreign governments or their proxies, confirming the need for a foreign agent registry.Mendicino says he met Wednesday with a cross-section of the local community including people with Chinese heritage or cultural links.The minister did not disclose exactly who was invited to the meeting, only that it included community advocates, business leaders and representatives.Mendicino says some told him they feared retribution if they spoke out about foreign interference, which he says “reinforces the need” for a registry of agents.The federal government announced in March that it wants to hear from Canadians on creating a foreign influence transparency registry to help prevent meddling in Canada’s affairs.The issue has been under debate amid media reports citing unnamed security sources and class...

Nebraska lawmakers advance bill to vastly restrict abortion

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:19 GMT

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday that would ban abortion once cardiac activity can be detected in an embryo, which is generally around the sixth week of pregnancy and before most women even know they are pregnant. Thirty-three lawmakers voted to end debate on the bill — just enough needed to set up an identical 33-16 vote to advance the bill. If just one other lawmaker had voted not to end debate, the bill would likely have been declared dead for the year. It must survive two more rounds of debate before the end of the 90-day session to pass.The effort to pass the so-called heartbeat bill in the Republican-controlled state remains in question. An amendment floated by a Republican co-signer of the bill that would push the ban out to 12 weeks of pregnancy has yet to be considered. The amendment — and concerns expressed by at least one lawmaker who voted to advance the bill — could signal that a ban set very early in pregnancy may face pushback even fro...

Man arrested after sexual assault against group of young people in Newtonbrook

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:19 GMT

A 27-year-old man is under arrest following a sexual assault investigation in Newtonbrook.Police say a man following a group of young people to a nearby restaurant in the area of Yonge Street and Drewry Avenue around noon on Wednesday. Police say the man removed his clothing and waited outside the restaurant until the group left at which point he chased them. He then allegedly sexually assaulted a girl in the group before fleeing the scene. Wesley Graham Nyarko of no fixed address has been charged with sexual assault, performing an indecent act and criminal harassment. Investigators say there may be other victims and have asked anyone with information to contact them.

Northwestern: Shelter in place issued after shooting south of Evanston campus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:19 GMT

EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern University has issued a shelter and place alert after a shooting Wednesday evening just south of the university's Evanston campus.According to a tweet, the university said police are investigating shots fired at Clark Street Beach. Evanston police said it happened in the 1800 block of Sheridan.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesThe suspects involved in the shooting went north towards campus. Evanston police said the shooting isn't affiliated with the university and there is no indication of an active shooter. People are asked to shelter in place until further notice. This story will be updated.

MLB umpire hospitalized after getting hit in the head during 'scary' moment

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:19 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Umpire Larry Vanover is expected to be hospitalized overnight after being hit in the head with a relay throw on Wednesday in a “scary” moment during the New York Yankees game against the Cleveland Guardians.Vanover is being evaluated for a concussion and other injuries at the Cleveland Clinic, where he was taken shortly after a routine play turned into something more.The 67-year-old Vanover, who was working second base, was knocked down on the infield grass by the throw from Guardians All-Star second baseman Andrés Giménez, who wheeled and fired toward the plate. He accidentally hit Vanover, positioned between second and the mound, on the left side of his head. Walmart removes T-shirt from sale after shoppers notice vulgar acronym Major League Baseball said Vanover is being checked for a head injury “and other potential medical issues. The timeline on his return is to be determined."Vanover will have to pass any concussion protocols before returning to the field. ...

'Dead suspect loophole' bill gets hearing after Uvalde

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:19 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Nearly a year after 19 elementary school students and two teachers were murdered in Uvalde -- followed by a steady stream of incorrect and incomplete information released to the public -- Texas House lawmakers heard testimony on a bill that would end the state's controversial "dead suspect loophole."For years, KXAN has investigated this loophole, which allows police to keep information secret in closed criminal cases that don't go through the court process -- even when a suspect dies in custody. DENIED: KXAN investigates 'dead suspect loophole' "Uvalde underscores how crucial this is: The video you've all seen of that incident," said Rep. Joe Moody, (D-El Paso), referring to the hallway video at Robb Elementary showing law enforcement inaction, "is only out there because [House Investigative Committee on the Robb Elementary School Shooting] Chairman [Dustin] Burrows took the courageous step of announcing that he intended to release the video, in violation of the ...

Granite Falls man charged with shooting officer who was executing search warrant in drug case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:42:19 GMT

GRANITE FALLS, Minn. — The man accused of shooting a law enforcement officer at a Granite Falls residence on Monday faces seven felony charges, including three counts of first-degree attempted murder of a peace officer.The Yellow Medicine County Attorney’s Office filed a criminal complaint Wednesday against William Edward Schindler, 26, of Granite Falls, who allegedly fired a .40-caliber pistol at officers entering the residence to execute a search warrant.CEE-VI (Cooperative Enforcement Effort) Drug Task Force Agent Jason Hay, the second officer to enter the residence, was struck in the left torso by a bullet, treated at the Avera Granite Falls Health Center, and released that day.William Edward Schindler, 26, of Granite Falls, Minn., is charged with shooting a law enforcement officer who was executing a search warrant in a drug investigation on April 10, 2023. (Forum News Service)The three attempted murder charges list as victims the three officers who entered the residence, inclu...