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EU hosts fundraising meeting for Turkey, Syria after quake

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union and its international partners gathered in Brussels Monday seeking to raise money for Turkey and Syria in the aftermath of the earthquake that devastated parts of both countries last month.The magnitude 7.8 earthquake on Feb. 6 killed more than 52,000 people — the vast majority in Turkey. More than 200,000 buildings in Turkey either collapsed or were severely damaged.The International Rescue Committee, an aid group responding to humanitarian crises, said the situation in the region remains critical and urged donors to ensure that the U.N.’s appeal for Turkey and Syria — calling for $1 billion and $397 million respectively — is fully funded.“The people affected by this devastating earthquake are relying on donors meeting in Brussels to step up this week,” said Tanya Evans, the IRC’s Country Director in Syria. “They need to ensure that funding is available for life-saving items including food, shelter, warm clothes and clean water, as well as s...

2 fatally shot on Chicago's South Side

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

CHICAGO —  Police are searching for suspects after two people were shot multiple times and killed on Chicago's South Side.According to police, a 42-year-old and 33-year-old man around 11:53 p.m. Sunday in the 7000 block of King Drive.The 42-year-old was shot multiple times and was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.The 33-year-old man was also shot multiple times and attempted to self-transport to the hospital, but came to a stop after striking a vehicle in the 5500 block of South Wentworth.Police said the 33-year-old was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. 2 dead after being trapped in building fire: Vernon Hills police The vehicle that was struck by the shooting victim's car was occupied by a man and woman who sustained minor injuries. Both were transported to a local hospital in good condition.No one is in custody. Area One Detectives are investigating.This is a developing s...

Monday Forecast: Temps near 50, breezy with isolated sprinkles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

The Monday forecast is looking near 50 with breezes and isolated showers. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here Spring officially starts Monday at 4:24 pm. Partly sunny skies today with highs near normal in the uppers 40s. Expect some breezy winds and a chance for a few isolated sprinkles this afternoon.Full forecast details at the WGN Weather CenterWe’ll continue a warming trend through midweek with highs into the upper 50s by Wednesday. Rain moves into the forecast late Tuesday into Wednesday, lingering into Thursday. 

McCarthy calls for no protests or violence over potential Trump arrest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (The Hill) – House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) sought to tamp down former President Donald Trump’s call for protests in response to a possible arrest of the president in connection to a Manhattan District Attorney investigation.“I don't think people should protest this stuff,” McCarthy said in a press conference at the House GOP issues retreat on Sunday when asked about Trump's statement.McCarthy suggested that Trump was calling for others to “educate people about what's going on.”“He's not talking in a harmful way,” McCarthy said. “Nobody should harm one another … And this is why you should really make law equal because if that was the case, nothing would happen.”“If was this to happen, we want calmness out there,” McCarthy said, calling for no “violence or harm.” Trump’s potential arrest hangs over Capitol Hill Trump said on Truth Social on Saturday that he could be arrested on Tuesday in connection with the Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s investigation into a h...

Willie Cager, UTEP basketball legend, dead at 81

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Willie Cager, a member of the 1965-66 Texas Western national championship winning team, died at the age of 81 on Sunday morning, according to his family.Memorial services for Willie Cager are still pending. But it would be so cool to see him honored the way he deserves, maybe at Memorial Gym or the Haskins Center. Hard to quantify his impact/how many lives he touched. He is beloved in El Paso. https://t.co/Ym5oECyw3D— Colin Deaver (@ColinDeaverTV) March 20, 2023Cager’s death came on the exact date Texas Western defeated Kentucky, 72-65, in the 1966 NCAA men’s college basketball championship game 57 years ago.Cager was part of the 1966 Texas Western squad that made history. Hall of Fame coach Don Haskins put out an all-Black starting five in the NCAA Championship game against Kentucky. It was the first time five Black players started in a NCAA title game.Cager, a sophomore at the time, was one of the five Black starters in the championship game. Cager s...

APD opens homicide investigation after man found dead following house fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police launched a homicide investigation after a man died following a house fire late Sunday night.According to APD, 911 got a call at 10:53 p.m. about someone possibly trapped in a house that was on fire in the 9000 block of Meridian Oaks Lane. That is just east of Interstate 35 and west of Slaughter Lane. APD said police and fire crews arrived at 11 p.m. and were able to put the fire out. While searching the home, AFD crews found a man in his 30s with "obvious signs of trauma incompatible with life" and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to APD. Austin Police said another man was inside the home at the time of the fire. APD said they believe that man was a witness and called 911. APD said he is doing okay and is not in custody but is speaking with investigators. Austin Fire Department arson investigators and APD homicide detectives spoke with witnesses overnight. APD said it's investigating the incident as a homicide because of the "unusua...

How does 'tip creeping' affect Texans?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The advent of new software that allows consumers to tap their phones and cards at the register instead of paying with cash has undoubtedly made the mad dash to the cafe or market a little easier – especially those of us frequently losing credit cards. But using this type of software – such as Square and Toast – can also make consumers feel “guilted” into leaving a larger tip than they may otherwise offer. Some have dubbed this new phenomenon “tip creeping.”Toast recently released data on its quarter four 2022 sales, which puts Texas toward the bottom of the list of states with the most generous tippers. Granted, the difference between the “most” generous tipping state and the "least" generous tipping state is only a couple of percentage points. Though the variance is not so pronounced, Kelsey Erickson Streufert from the Texas Restaurant Society said Texas consumers are feeling the effects of tip creeping. “We're seeing some tipping fatigue out there. A...

Austin ISD hosting Pride Week March 20-25

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Independent School District announced it is holding a Pride Week celebration during the week of March 20-25. According to the district, it is to celebrate LGBTQIA students, staff and families. The district says this year's event coincides with the National LGBT Health Awareness Week.The district's plans come one year after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wrote a letter to then AISD superintendent Stephanie Elizalde in March 2022, condemning the district’s “Pride Week” events.Paxton wrote in the letter the lesson plans deal head-on with sexual orientation and gender identity, topics that are “unmistakably” human sexuality instruction and are “governed by state law.”Paxton said parents, not school districts, are in charge of sex education. He said by hosting Pride Week, in its current form, AISD is breaking state law.“I want all our LGBTQIA students to know that we are proud of them and that we will protect them against political attacks,” Elizalde w...

Burnet Police patrol vehicle to raise awareness about preventing child abuse

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

BURNET, Texas (KXAN) -- The Burnet Police Department says it will unveil a patrol vehicle Monday afternoon to raise awareness about preventing child abuse. According to an announcement released March 16, the 2022 Chevy Tahoe will be assigned to a school resource officer and will be used daily where it will be seen by children and families. Burnet PD says the vehicle will have decals of the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center (HCCAC) along with other decals raising awareness about child abuse prevention. The designs are permanent that will remain on the vehicle for the life of its service. The purpose of the vehicle is to bring awareness to the community and show there is always hope and support, police said.According to its website, the HCCAC serves Blanco, Burnet, Lampasas, Llano and San Saba counties. The non-profit says it primarily serves children under the age of 18 who have been the victim of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, neglect or witness to a violent crime. HCCAC...

Tupper Lake woman accepts murder plea

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:25 GMT

TUPPER LAKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Tupper Lake woman has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder according to the Franklin County District Attorney's Office, in relation to a July 2022 homicide. Alexa Gallagher, 26, intentionally caused the death of her mother, Melissa Guisewhite, by stabbing her with a knife. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At the time of her death, Guisewhite was 51. Sentencing for Gallagher is scheduled for May 30 at 9:15 a.m.