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Matt LeBlanc pays tribute to Matthew Perry in heartfelt post: 'I'll never forget you'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:49:47 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Matt LeBlanc has shared a statement on the passing of longtime friend and former "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.In an Instagram post shared Tuesday, LeBlanc said it was an “honor” to consider Perry a friend.“It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye. The times we had together are honestly among the favorite times of my life,” LeBlanc wrote. “It was an honor to share the stage with you and to call you my friend. I will always smile when I think of you and I’ll never forget you. Never.”LeBlanc ended his tribute with a joke. ‘Friends’ cast reacts to Matthew Perry’s death “Spread your wings and fly brother you’re finally free. Much love. And I guess you’re keeping the 20 bucks you owe me.”LeBlanc's post also included several photos of himself and Perry on the set of "Friends." Matthew Perry and Matt LeBlanc attend the Stars Party at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood on August 10, 2015. (Francis Specker/CBS via Getty Images)Perry, 54, died at his Los Angeles home i...

The top-trending pet names in America, according to a new study

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:49:47 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – When it comes to naming our pets, lots of Americans favor ever-popular choices such as Max, Charlie, Milo or Luna, recent studies have shown. But other, more offbeat names have been gaining steam over the last year, even if they’re not yet popular enough to dethrone the classics.Rover, an online marketplace for pet owners, has released the results of its 11th annual “Most Popular Pet Names” report, detailing not only the most common pet names across the country but also the top-trending names that pet owners are increasingly embracing in the United States. Some nickels may be worth more than 5 cents, especially if they feature this animal For instance, the three top-trending dog names in the United States for 2023 are “Kelce,” “Wednesday” and “Oak,” with Kelce seeing a 135% increase in popularity over the last year, and Wednesday and Oak trailing behind with popularity spikes of 92% and 90%, respectively.For cats, the three top-trending names were “Norbert,” “Soju” and...

Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial: October escape addressed by officer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:49:47 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video is KXAN's previous coverage from Nov. 13, 2023, of the Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial.AUSTIN (KXAN) — As testimony wrapped Monday, a firearms forensics examiner, Steven Aston, discussed the bullets found at the east Austin apartment where police believe Kaitlin Armstrong killed Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson on May 11, 2022.He continued his testimony Tuesday, addressing how his team ensures their ballistic examinations are unbiased. He has previously identified the projectiles found on the scene - two bullets in different conditions and one set of bullet fragments - as coming from the gun police said Armstrong used. Digital, GPS data reviewed at Kaitlin Armstrong’s murder trial Monday The trial began about two weeks ago. So far, we have heard from the following witnesses:Wilson’s brotherWilson’s friend Caitlin Cash who called 911 when she found Wilson wounded on the floor in her apartment Crime scene analystsAustin Police Department homicide detective...

More women join lawsuit against Texas for its abortion ban

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:49:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — While training to be an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fort Worth, Dr. Danielle Mathisen learned she was pregnant. Her initial excitement sharply turned to heartbreak when she discovered 18 weeks into her pregnancy that her baby had no formed brain structures, only one kidney and a hole in the spine. Mathisen’s doctor told her that the baby was unlikely to survive or would suffocate upon delivery. Mathisen and her husband decided to have an abortion. MORE: Women sue Texas over abortion ban, say it risked their lives After learning Colorado clinics were inundated with Texans, Mathisen traveled with her husband to New Mexico, where she received an abortion. Kristen Anaya, also from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, went to the hospital when her water broke just over 16 weeks into her pregnancy. At the hospital, Anaya began presenting with symptoms of sepsis — spiked fever and uncontrollable shakes — but because the baby still had a heart, the hospitable could not p...

LIVE: Samsung, Taylor ISD break ground on career and technical education center

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:49:47 GMT

TAYLOR, Texas (KXAN) — Samsung and leaders from the Taylor Independent School District will break ground Tuesday afternoon on a Career and Technical Education center. It's expected more details will be shared of an expanded partnership between the company and school district. Taylor ISD finds success with Samsung internship program This groundbreaking comes after an already successful partnership between Samsung and Taylor ISD. The company has an internship program with Taylor High School, where students get a first-hand look at the world of tech.Construction is underway on Samsung's multi-billion dollar semiconductor plant in Taylor. State leaders announced two years ago the project would come to Williamson County. At that time, Gov. Greg Abbott said the facility will create more than 2,000 tech jobs, thousands of indirect jobs and a minimum of 6,500 construction jobs.

Manslaughter arrest in death of hockey player from Minn. whose neck was cut with skate blade during game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:49:47 GMT

By BRIAN MELLEY (Associated Press)LONDON (AP) — Police in England arrested a man Tuesday on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game.Johnson, 29, was playing for the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers on Oct. 28 when he was struck by an opponent’s skate blade in the Elite Ice Hockey League game at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.South Yorkshire Police did not name the suspect or provide his age. He was in police custody.Matt Petgrave, 31, who plays for Sheffield, was the other player involved in the grisly incident that reverberated around the hockey community and led to moments of silence in the NHL.Video of the incident shows Johnson skating with the puck toward the Steelers net. Petgrave skates toward Johnson and collides with another Panthers player. Petgrave’s left skate kicks up as he begins to fall and the blade hits Johnson in the neck.Both players land on the ice. Petgrave immedi...

Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at Empire State Plaza

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:49:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — With fall foliage in full swing, It’s not even thanksgiving yet it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. A 5600 pound, 38 foot Norway Spruce in Waterford arrived in Albany to adorn empire state plaza.MORE NEWS from NEWS 10Around 8 o'clock this morning the tree was chopped at the stump and lifted onto a flatbed truck.It was a lot of action for the suburban subdivision in Waterford where the tree originated. A circus of media cameras and construction crews came to collect the tree that will go from shading a family of five to shining for thousands.Husband and wife Homeowners Nick and Christina Stack watched as the tree at arrived as a plant in a cup 34 years ago was carried away.“It was given to my mother by my late aunt as a gift when I was born so it's about 34 years old. We're excited to share it with everyone" said Nick. “I'm really excited. I am really excited to see you through the eyes of my kids because they really excited for Christmas” Added Chris...

Amtrak service to Albany to return this week: Mayor Adams

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:49:47 GMT

NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City Eric Adams believes the Amtrak train service will be partially back up and running by Thursday. Services between Albany and New York City were suspended due to structure issues with a privately owned, non-Amtrak garage located above the Empire Line tracks in New York City. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Reported structure issues included two gaping holes in the concrete and subpar beams. The city shut down the parking garage.Amtrak stated on Monday that they are working with the builder owner and the NYC Department of Buildings to restore service as soon as possible. Amtrak has not yet commented on when train service to Albany is expected to return.Mayor Adams added he expects the Amtrak Empire Service to be fully operational by Friday. Anyone who has had their travel impacted can call 800-USA-RAIL to have cancellation fees waived.

Police seek assistance in locating a missing person

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:49:47 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Rensselaer Police Department is seeking assistance locating a missing person. Police say Richard Ody was last seen on November 8. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A missing person report was filed on November 13. Police believe Ody could be in need of medical attention. Anyone with information about Ody or his whereabouts is asked to contact the Rensselaer Police Department Detective's Office.

Quick Response holiday lights display opening for 23rd year

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:49:47 GMT

ROUND LAKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Quick Response, a damage recovery company, is set to open “Santa’s Playland,” its annual holiday lights drive-thru display, at 2077 Route 9 in Round Lake. The free display runs from November 22 through January 6. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Christmas is Quick Response owner Vince Laurenzo Sr.’s favorite holiday, and this event takes about two months to set up, according to the Quick Response website. The displays include the Candy Factory, Tumbling Gingerbread Men, Santa’s Sleigh with Reindeer Team, Busy Elves, and A Patriotic Salute.New this year, Quick Response will be doing $100 nightly giveaways with a winner drawn each night the lights are open. You can visit the Quick Response Facebook page for more details on the giveaways when they are released. Burger King with modern design opens in Bennington Drivers are encouraged to tune in to 88.5 FM when going through the display. Santa Cla...