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White House bashes 'dangerous' ruling against Mifepristone approval

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:51 GMT

WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – On Friday, a Texas judge issued a ruling that halted FDA approval of an abortion drug nationwide. Now the White House says they're confident the unprecedented ruling will be defeated.“A single court in Texas has taken the dangerous steps,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre said.The White House says the FDA will not make any immediate changes to the availability of Mifepristone, the medication used for abortions up to 11 weeks in pregnancy.“The Department of Justice has already filed a notice of appeal,” said Jennifer Klein, director of the White House Gender Policy Council.The ruling put the future of the drug in jeopardy and while the administration is appealing, some Democrats say the FDA has the authority to ignore the ruling -- an idea Texas Congressman Tony Gonzalez rejects.“It's very dangerous when you have the administration coming and saying they may not uphold a ruling,” Rep Tony Gonzalez (R-TX) said.To complicate the issue, on Friday, a ...

'Aggressive' shark attack in Hawaii leaves surfer in serious condition

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:51 GMT

HONOLULU (KHON) -- A 58-year-old surfer in Honolulu was badly injured Sunday when a shark bit down on his leg. Honolulu Ocean Safety said the surfer's friends quickly made a tourniquet with their surfboard leashes to help him, potentially saving his life. He was taken to a local trauma center in "serious condition," according to paramedics. According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources, reports indicate it was an 8-foot tiger shark that caused the injuries. The surfers who helped the injured man reported the shark kept returning to the area as they administered aid, and said the animal was acting aggressively. Friends said the injured surfer was a regular at the Kewalos Basin area, where the shark attack happened. Conservation officers are assisting lifeguards in warning beachgoers of the apparent shark encounter. Hawaiians consider limiting access to tourist hotspots, prioritizing locals: ‘We need a break too’ Ocean Safety said a fisherman was also chased out of the a...

What to look for as the Bulls enter the play-in tournament

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:51 GMT

CHICAGO — It's something that's still in it's infancy when it comes to the National Basketball Association, but the odds may seem stacked against the Bulls in 2023. Billy Donovan's team is currently the tenth seed in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament, which begins for the them on Wednesday night. That's when they'll face the ninth-seeded Raptors at Scotiabank Arena at 6 p.m. central time.It's a "win-or-go-home" game for the Bulls, who finished up their regular season with a 40-42 record after beating the Pistons in the finale Sunday at the United Center. Here's what you need to know ahead of the play-in tournament, which will involve the Bulls for the first time. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)Make history or be historyWhile the play-in tournament in its current format is only entering it's third year, one thing that's consistent is the lack of success for the tenth seeds that have taken part in it. In 2021 and 2022, the teams holding that postion has yet to win a gam...

Hilary Swank gives birth to twins, shares first photo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:51 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Hilary Swank has given birth to twins — a boy and a girl.The 48-year-old “Million Dollar Baby” actor posted a photo of her and her twins looking at the sunset on Instagram Sunday evening with the caption: “It wasn't easy. But boy (and girl!) was it worth it.”She added on Instagram that she's "posting from pure heaven.” She and entrepreneur Philip Schneider have been married since 2018. Thousands of purple creatures wash ashore in California Over the course of her pregnancy, Swank had been filming her new ABC show “Alaska Daily." She shared in an interview in October that when her pants didn't fit during filming, she cut them open and put a jacket on to hide her bump.“You don’t tell for 12 weeks for a certain reason. But then, like, you’re growing and you’re using the bathroom a lot and you’re eating a lot. I’m sure there’s been conversations, and when I get back to the set, people will be like, ‘Oh, it all makes sense now,’ the two-time Oscar wi...

Grand jury indicts mother of 6-year-old Virginia student that shot teacher

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:51 GMT

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) - A Virginia grand jury has indicted the mother of the 6-year-old who shot his first-grade teacher earlier this year.Teacher Abby Zwerner was shot in the hand and chest in January at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News as she sat at a reading table in her classroom. The 25-year-old teacher spent nearly two weeks in the hospital and required four surgeries.The shooting sent shock waves through the military shipbuilding community and the country, with many wondering how a child so young could access a gun and shoot his teacher.On Monday, the Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney's Office shared that a grand jury has indicted the student's mother, Deja Taylor, for felony child neglect and a misdemeanor of recklessly leaving a loaded firearm so as to endanger a child. Full coverage: Richneck Elementary shooting "Every criminal case is unique in its facts, and these facts support these charges, but our investigation into the shooting continues,...

Man escapes L.A. standoff after shooting neighbor through wall: officials

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:51 GMT

(KTLA) — A man who allegedly shot his neighbor through a wall in a West Hollywood apartment on Friday has escaped and is on the run after a day-long standoff.The person of interest was identified as Joshua Findley, 31, by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. He is described as a Hispanic man standing 6 feet tall, weighing 210 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. He has tattoos on his face, neck, arms and legs. 4 killed in shooting at downtown Louisville bank building; suspected shooter also dead Findley is considered armed and dangerous, authorities said. He also resides in the luxury apartment complex where the shooting took place.Joshua Findley in photos from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Joshua Findley in photos from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The incident was reported around 8:15 a.m. at The Dylan Apartments on Santa Monica Boulevard in response to a noise complaint, officials said. A woman in her 50s was transported to a hospital wit...

Florida teacher fired after asking students to write their obits before active shooter drill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:51 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) – A central Florida high school teacher has been fired after he asked students to write their own obituaries ahead of an active shooter drill. Jeffrey Keene, a psychology teacher at Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, said he was made aware of the shooter drill on April 3. Speaking with NBC News, Keene said he felt students writing their own obituaries would help them "reflect on their lives during the school shooter scenario."According to NBC News, Keene gave the assignment to a class of 11th and 12th graders during first period on April 4.He told his class of 35 students, "This isn't a way to upset you or anything like that. It wasn't to scare them or make them feel they were going to die, but just to help them understand what's important in their lives and how they want to move forward with their lives and how they want to pursue things in their journey." Florida principal resigns after parents complain about ‘pornographic’ Michelangelo statue However, by...

Austin FC grants 7 year old's Make-A-Wish, signs him as honorary player

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A seven-year-old boy's dreams came true last month thanks to Austin FC, St. David's HealthCare and the Make-A-Wish Foundatin. Eli Saenz has been fighting an ongoing battle with cancer, which is currently in remission, and loves soccer, Austin FC and the color green. Those loves, plus the atmosphere at Q2 Stadium, motivated him to choose an experience with the Verde as his Make-A-Wish wish, an Austin FC release said. Eli went to an Austin FC training session, played soccer with his favorite players and was invited to the Austin FC vs. Colorado Rapids match as a special guest of the team. Austin FC also signed him as an honorary player. Austin FC, St. David's HealthCare, and Make-A-Wish grant 7-year-old Eli Saenz's wish (Credit: Austin FC) Austin FC, St. David's HealthCare, and Make-A-Wish grant 7-year-old Eli Saenz's wish (Credit: Austin FC) Austin FC, St. David's HealthCare, and Make-A-Wish grant 7-year-old Eli Saenz's wish (Credit: Austin FC) Eli ate lunch with Aus...

Woman fatally shot in St. Paul ID’d as 38-year-old

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:51 GMT

A woman fatally shot in a St. Paul apartment was a 38-year-old, police said Monday.No one was under arrest as of Monday afternoon in the killing of Don-Shay Hardy, of St. Paul. Police have said preliminary information indicated the shooting was domestic related.Police responded to a 911 call about a shooting on Saturday at 11:15 a.m. in the Battle Creek neighborhood. Officers found Hardy suffering from gunshot wounds and paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene.For domestic violence helpThe Minnesota Day One Crisis Hotline can be reached 24/7 at 866-223-1111; or text START to 88788.The St. Paul Paul and Ramsey County Domestic Abuse Intervention Project’s crisis line is at 651-645-2824.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Gov. Tony Evers identifies Wisconsin officers killed in shooting Crime & Public Safety | Driver strikes, kills pedestrian Saturday in Spring Lake Park Crime & Public Safety | Police investigate fatal...

U.S. Senator Schumer at Troy High with plan to curb swatting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:51 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As false threats being made to local schools has become a more prevalent issue, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer wants to know what data the FBI is collecting about these attacks, and what more can be done to prevent them.The false reports of active shooters can be traumatizing to students, parents, and teachers in the wake of real shootings at schools elsewhere in the country. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Monday, Schumer appeared at Troy High School with local law enforcement and school officials to speak out against the hoax calls."As a person who loves their students, I can’t understand why anyone would want to threaten the one place of guaranteed safety," said Beth Wilson, President of the Troy Teachers Association.The threats come as New York State deals with a teacher shortage that became apparent at the start of the 2022-23 school year."We try and recruit people into this great profession, and ...