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Sen. John Fetterman’s Former Campaign Staffers Urge Him to Support Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:31 GMT

Sixteen former Campaign staffers of Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., have penned a letter urging their onetime boss to back a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, telling him that “it is not too late to change your stance and stand on the righteous side of history.”The open letter comes as Fetterman, a consistent supporter of Israel, has defended its war on Gaza and is the latest effort by former or current U.S. government employees urging an end to the violence. On Thursday, Fetterman joined 35 other senators in pushing for “the swift implementation of sustained access for humanitarian aid, including water and medical supplies, to save innocent civilian lives in Gaza,” yet he has been dismissive of his congressional colleagues’ calls for a ceasefire.“Now is not the time to talk about a ceasefire,” Fetterman posted a few days after 13 House Democrats introduced a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire. “We must support Israel in efforts to eliminate the Hamas terrorists...

Bears turn to Bagent; Raiders will also go with a backup QB with Garoppolo out

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:31 GMT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent will start at quarterback for the Chicago Bears when they host Las Vegas on Sunday with Justin Fields recovering from a dislocated right thumb.The Raiders will also be going with a backup quarterback, with all signs pointing to veteran Brian Hoyer replacing the injured Jimmy Garoppolo. Las Vegas’ other option is rookie Aidan O’Connell.Both starters left games last week. Fields got hurt when he was sacked early in the third quarter against Minnesota. Chicago (1-5) lost for the 15th time in 16 games, falling 19-13 to the Vikings. Garoppolo missed the second half of a 21-17 win over New England with a back injury.Bagent, who went undrafted last spring after a record-setting career at Division II Shepherd University in West Virginia, is ready for his opportunity. He said he and his dad, Travis, had a feeling early on that he would play in the NFL. But he wasn’t sure he would get a chance to start again after his fi...

Hurricane Norma heads for Mexico’s Los Cabos resorts, and Tammy becomes hurricane in the Atlantic

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:31 GMT

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Norma gained strength and once again became a major storm Friday as it took aim at the twin resorts of Los Cabos at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula in the Pacific.In the Atlantic, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Tammy had grown into a hurricane, with winds of 75 mph (120 kph). Hurricane warnings were issued for the islands of Guadeloupe, Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, and St. Kitts and Nevis.The center said Norma had 120 mph (195 kph) maximum sustained winds and was centered about 175 miles (280 kilometers) south of Cabo San Lucas. The Category 3 storm was moving north-northwest at 8 mph (13 kph), and the center said its outer bands of rain were already reaching the Baja peninsula.Hotels in Los Cabos, which are largely frequented by foreign tourists, remained about three-quarters full and there was no major move by visitors to leave, Baja California Sur state tourism secretary Maribel Collins ...

Abreu, Baker, García ejected from ALCS Game 5 as benches clear

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:31 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Houston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu and manager Dusty Baker were ejected from Game 5 of the AL Championship series after the reliever hit the Texas Rangers’ Adolis García with a pitch in the eighth inning Friday, triggering benches to clear two innings after the slugger’s go-ahead home run.García also was ejected by the umpires.García was irate after being hit on his upper left arm by a 98.9 mph fastball and immediately turned and got into the face of catcher Martín Maldonado. García waved his finger in Maldonado’s face while the slugger was behind pushed back by plate umpire Marvin Hudson. Both benches and bullpens cleared, with players from both sides surrounding each other at home plate. Once things settled down, umpires ejected Abreu and García. Baker threw his cap in reaction to his pitcher’s ejection and remained in the dugout for an extended argument before heading to the clubhouse.The Rangers led 4-2 after García’s three-r...

No criminal charges in Tacoma, Washington, crash that killed 6 Arizona residents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:31 GMT

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — No one will face criminal charges following a two-car crash in Tacoma, Washington, that killed six Arizona residents in July, according to Pierce County prosecutors.A three-month Washington State Patrol investigation into the July 15 crash at the intersection of state Route 509 and Alexander Avenue determined the Arizona residents’ vehicle ran a red light when the crash occurred, the Tacoma News Tribune reported Thursday.The crash happened about 11 a.m., when a Kia Forte sedan holding seven people drove through the intersection and was hit by an eastbound driver in a BMW SUV, according to charging decision documents. The Kia hit a curb, rolled 70 feet (21 meters) and caught fire. Five of the Kia’s occupants were declared dead at the scene, and a sixth died later at St. Joseph Medical Center. A seventh occupant — a Phoenix man — survived with serious injuries but had no memory of the crash. The group had traveled to Tacoma to attend an Amway convention, fam...

Errant All Blacks wing Tele’a proves a point in World Cup semifinal after axing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:31 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Punished one week, punisher the next.New Zealand winger Mark Tele’a responded to being dropped for the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals with a powerful performance in their semifinal thrashing of Argentina on Friday.Tele’a didn’t score a point in the All Blacks’ 44-6 win, unlike fellow wing Will Jordan who scored three tries, but Tele’a was even more outstanding.His willingness to work, especially around the ruck, ability to get over the gainline and crack the Pumas defense bagged him a brilliant outing in an All Blacks career less than a year old.“Mark was strong in the close-quarter areas and defended really well,” New Zealand coach Ian Foster said.Tele’a had a point to prove after he was axed from the team last week for breaking curfew. The All Blacks weren’t willing to overlook what they called a minor breach of protocol ahead of a monumental quarterfinal with Ireland they were tipped to lose, and made a statement about their princip...

Thousands in Muslim countries and beyond demonstrate over Israeli airstrikes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:31 GMT

Thousands of people in Muslim countries and beyond held demonstrations Friday in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. They called for an end to Israel’s blockade and airstrikes following a brutal incursion into southern Israel by fighters from the Hamas militant group that rules Gaza.Demonstrators headed to Israeli military checkpoints after Friday prayers in the West Bank and gathered in Iraq at the country’s border crossing with Jordan; in Jordan itself; in locations across Egypt; in Turkey’s capital Ankara and its most populous city of Istanbul; and in Indonesia, Malaysia, Morocco and South Africa.A Tuesday night explosion at a Gaza City hospital tending to wounded Palestinians and residents seeking shelter was a prominent theme in some of the demonstrations. The cause of the blast at al-Ahli Hospital has not been determined.U.S. assessments said the explosion was not caused by an Israeli airstrike, as the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza initially r...

Las precampañas de las elecciones generales en México comienzan en un mes: ¿qué significa?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:31 GMT

(CNN Español) — Las precampañas rumbo a las elecciones generales en México comienzan dentro de un mes, el 20 de noviembre, de acuerdo con lo que resolvió el Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE).El INE anunció la decisión tras una sentencia del Tribunal Electoral del Poder Judicial de la Federación (TEPJF), que le había ordenado ajustar la fecha que originalmente había fijado el Instituto, que era el 5 de noviembre.Este periodo, que se extenderá hasta el 18 de enero, por ley está establecido para que los partidos políticos tengan contiendas internas para definir sus candidaturas.Sin embargo, según analistas consultados por CNN, esta vez la precampaña será “peculiar” porque las dos principales coaliciones, la encabezada por el oficialista Morena y la que conforman los partidos Acción Nacional (PAN), Revolucionario Institucional (PRI) y de la Revolución Democrática (PRD), decidieron con anticipación quienes serán sus candidatas a la presidencia.La coalición PRI-PAN-PRD —denominada ...

Hamas releases US hostages with Denver ties

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A Denver man's family members who were visiting Israel and taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7 have been released, according to the Office of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Ben Raanan's 17-year-old sister, Natali Raanan, and her mother, Judith Tai Raanan, from Evanston, Illinois, were reportedly released on "humanitarian grounds" following a mediation effort from Qatar. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Natali's father, Uri Raanan, spoke with the media on Friday night. He said he spoke with her and Judith, his ex-wife, earlier in the day."She sounds very good, she looks very good, she was very happy, and she's waiting to come home," he said.He said Judith had a scratch but said she was OK.Uri Raanan said he learned about their release when their photo was released on television. He said he later got a phone call from the Israel Defense Forces and soon was able to speak with his daughter.He said he hopes to see both Natali ...

Referred Question 2P: Denver voters to decide on extension of preschool tax

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — As ballots hit mailboxes, FOX31 is breaking down what voters will be deciding on.For the third time this year, ballots are going out in Denver. This time around, Denver voters will weigh in on school board candidates and one ballot question: 2P. What is Prop II? Voters to decide on preschool and nicotine taxes Following voter approval in 2006, people in Denver have been paying a 0.15% sales tax for Denver's preschool program to lessen the costs for families."We have served 65,000 4-year-olds in Denver since our inception," said Elisa Holguín, Denver Preschool Program CEO. "We've provided them with tuition support at a very high level. Our average tuition support is $850 per month, because the cost of preschool is high. The average cost of preschool is $12,000 per year. Parents need help. They can't afford to pay for that."Voters approved an extension of the program in 2014, but that extension is set to run out in 2026 unless voters approve a permanent extension thi...