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Government shutdown threat eases after House passes a 45-day funding plan, sending it to Senate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:30 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a federal government shutdown was suddenly easing Saturday after the House quickly approved a 45-day funding bill to keep agencies open, once Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped demands for steep spending cuts and relied on Democratic votes for passage. The rushed package would leave behind aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increase federal disaster assistance by $16 billion, meeting President Joe Biden’s full request. It goes next to the Senate, which was meeting late in the evening, hours to go before the midnight deadline to fund the government.“We’re going to do our job,” McCarthy said before the House vote. “We’re going to be adults in the room. And we’re going to keep government open.”It’s been a head-spinning turn of events in Congress after days of House chaos pushed the government to the brink of a disruptive federal shutdown.With no deal in place before Sunday, federal workers would face furl...

Businesses targeted in string of South Side burglaries

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:30 GMT

CHICAGO — Police are offering a warning to businesses on the South Side after a string of burglaries over the past two weeks.According to Chicago police, seven businesses were burglarized in the city's Englewood neighborhood between Sept. 17 and Sept. 29. ‘We are all in shock’: 3 dead after being found unresponsive in Edgewater apartment Police say in each instance, between two and six men were able to gain entry to the businesses through the front door, rear door or roof before stealing property from inside. Officers say the men are believed to be between 30 and 35 years of age and all were wearing black clothing during the burglaries. Chicago police provided the following timeline of the burglaries that took place in Englewood between 9/17/23 and 9/29/236100 block of South Ashland Avenue on Sunday, Sept. 17, at 2:25 a.m. 6900 block of South Ashland Avenue on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 12:30 p.m. 1500 block of West Marquette Road on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 4:45 a.m.&nb...

Charley Walters: Twins aren’t fixated on 18-game playoff losing streak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:30 GMT

The Minnesota Twins have enough pitching to finally end their ignominious 18-game postseason losing streak.Thirteen of those losses were to the New York Yankees, who this season did not make the playoffs.MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – AUGUST 06: Matt Wallner #38 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates his walk-off two-run home run with teammates after the 5-3 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Target Field on August 06, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)During a chat with the Pioneer Press outside the Twins’ clubhouse at Target Field last week, chief baseball executive Derek Falvey pointed to the clubhouse.In reference to a question about the 18 straight losses, Falvey said, “That room, very few of those guys played a role in a lot of those games. There might be only three players from 2019 in that room.“Everyone’s heard it, everyone knows it — the facts are facts. But I think what this group does really well is every night when they come to the bal...

Opera review: ‘Dark Sisters’ a bold tale of life in a fundamentalist commune

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:30 GMT

Journey North Opera Company takes a piercing look at the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS) in the Minnesota premiere of “Dark Sisters,” performing at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis this weekend. The high notes — performed by soprano Sarah Kuhlmann and flute/piccolo player Eun Cho — pierce as well, punctuating the docudrama opera with notes that keep the listener at attention.Composer Nico Muhly, based in New York, might be familiar for Twin Cities audiences. His work has been heard at presentations by Liquid Music, the Walker Art Center, VocalEssence, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and more. He collaborated with librettist Stephen Karam (author of the Tony Award-winning “The Humans”), whose text in this production is projected elegantly in a concrete poetry style with the help of supertitle designer Ben Litzau.“Dark Sisters” received its world premiere in 2010, two years after the FLDS Yearning for Zion Ranch was raided by the state of Texa...

Man dies in overnight Ferguson shooting, suspect arrested

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:30 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - A homicide investigation is underway after a man died in an overnight shooting in Ferguson. Police say the suspect is behind bars. The shooting happened around 10 p.m. Friday in the 1600 block of Northwinds Drive. Police have not yet identified the victim or disclosed what led up to the shooting. Wainwright gets at-bat, huge ovation in series opener of grand sendoff Authorities arrested Max Jones in connection with the investigation. Ferguson police obtained warrants for second-degree murder and armed criminal action charges against Jones. Investigators say they found Jones in possession of a gun linked to the crime scene. "The Ferguson Police Department is seeking any additional information that may aid in the investigation, including eyewitness accounts, surveillance footage, or other relevant information," said the department in a news release. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now ...

RTD bus involved in fatal crash in Denver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:30 GMT

An RTD bus was involved in a crash with “serious injuries” in north Denver Saturday. A passenger in the other vehicle has died, police said.Update: A passenger of the vehicle that was transported to the hospital, was later pronounced deceased. The identity of the deceased passenger will be released by the medical examiner’s office. The investigation is ongoing.— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) September 30, 2023The crash between the bus and a motorist happened near 49th Avenue and Race Street, The Denver Police Department reported at 1:04 p.m. on X.Three people were taken to a hospital.In a 3:07 p.m. update, police said one of the people taken to the hospital has died.Police said they are still investigating the crash.Race Street was closed between 48th and 49th avenues for about an hour but has reopened.

San Francisco neighbors pay tribute to Dianne Feinstein along city’s iconic Lyon Street Steps

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:30 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – Kristine Hamlett couldn’t pin down the exact emotions that motivated her to spend a foggy Saturday morning in front of Dianne Feinstein’s Pacific Heights home, a day after news broke about the iconic California senator’s death.But as her 3-year-old twins, Jay and Crigg, scampered up and down the Lyon Street Steps, the 38-year-old from Marin County said she wanted to pay her respects to the first woman she remembers who truly exemplified the mentality and ambition of a trailblazer.“I think it’s really important for them to know that moms can go to work, have really important jobs, enact change and fight for what they believe in, too,” Hamlett said of her boys. “No matter if you agree with her or not, she gave a lot of voice to people and worked towards change that she thought was right. You have to respect a human being that has enough conviction to do that.”Mimi Jensen, of San Francisco, add flowers to the ones brought by members of the community at the house o...

Caleb Williams throws for 403 yards and No. 8 Southern California beats Colorado 48-41

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:30 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Caleb Williams threw for 403 yards and tied a career high with six touchdown passes as No. 8 Southern California held off Colorado 48-41 after racing out to a big lead on Saturday.Leading 34-7 in the second quarter, the Trojans saw Colorado storm back to make it a one-score game with 1:43 remaining on Shedeur Sanders’ 16-yard TD strike to Jimmy Horn Jr. The Trojans recovered the onside-kick attempt and Williams kneeled three times to close out the win.The Trojans (5-0, 3-0 Pac-12) improved to 17-0 all-time against the Buffaloes (3-2, 0-2), who were knocked off for a second straight week after a 3-0 start that made Deion Sanders’ team the biggest story in college football.Sanders finished with 371 yards passing and four touchdowns, along with a 25-yard scamper for a score just before halftime. He had one interception.NO. 6 PENN STATE 41, NORTHWESTERN 13EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Drew Allar threw a touchdown and ran for another in Penn State’s win over Northwest...

Hill accounts for 4 TDs – 3 in the second quarter – to help Rhode Island beat Bryant 49-26

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:30 GMT

KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Kasim Hill threw two touchdown passes and ran for a TD in the second quarter to help Rhode Island pull away in the Rams’ 49-26 win Saturday against Bryant. Hill finished 19-of-33 passing for 339 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. Marquis Buchanan had nine receptions for 111 yards and John Erby added 98 yards receiving for Rhode Island (3-2). Hill connected with Erby for a 57-yard touchdown with 8:46 left in the second quarter to give the Rams a 14-13 lead and added a 5-yard TD run 4 1/2 minutes later before he hit Darius Savadge for a 26-yard score to make it 15-point game just before halftime. Syeed Gibbs appeared to have returned an interception — the first of the freshman’s season — for a touchdown but was ruled out of bounds at the 1 after replay review. That set up Ja’Den McKenzie’s 1-yard TD run that made it 35-13 with 6:26 remaining in the third quarter. Zevi Eckhaus was 12-of-25 passing for 125 yards with a touchdown and ...

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista to have Tommy John surgery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:28:30 GMT

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista heads to the dugout after being pulled for another reliever in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Baltimore. The Astros won 7-6. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)(AP/Julio Cortez) Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista heads to the dugout after being pulled for another reliever in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Baltimore. The Astros won 7-6. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)(AP/Julio Cortez) BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Orioles reliever Félix Bautista will have Tommy John surgery next month and miss the playoffs and likely the entire 2024 season. The 28-year-old right...