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DeSantis, Haley and Ramaswamy try to make their case in Iowa days after a combative GOP debate

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:24:07 GMT

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (AP) — Republican presidential candidates are crossing paths again in Iowa just days after a fractious debate and with the leadoff caucuses about a month away.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy are aiming to make the campaign case Saturday — this time without the others interrupting — in northwest Iowa, a more rural, conservative corner of the state.Each is getting time onstage at Dordt University in Sioux Center with U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra and his wife, Lynette, to discuss faith, family and politics. Hundreds of people, including many students at the small Christian college, filled the auditorium.The three candidates made stops across Iowa on Friday as pressure mounts for an attention-grabbing performance in the Jan. 15 contest that kicks off the GOP nominating calendar. Former President Donald Trump, who is not at Saturday’s event, sits comfortably atop the field in polls of Republicans in Iowa a...

Dogu Express, el impresionante viaje en tren de 30 horas que se agota en segundos

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:24:07 GMT

(CNN) — Turquía es la última parada de uno de los viajes en tren más famosos del mundo, el Orient Express. Pero hay otro viaje –el Dogu Express, o Eastern Express en inglés– que está convirtiendo al país en uno de los principales destinos ferroviarios del mundo.Históricamente un tren de cercanías entre Ankara y Kars, la formación se ha vuelto viral entre los influencers turcos en los últimos años por su impresionante paisaje a través del este, lleno de tesoros fuera de lo común.Berry Romo, un influencer de viajes que vive en Turquía desde hace más de una década, señala que “el tren ya era bastante popular entre los locales y los viajeros turcos, pero apenas conocido entre los turistas extranjeros”.El servicio de trenes de pasajeros del Eurotúnel tiene un problema importante. Ahora podría estar en camino una reestructuración radicalEn respuesta a la creciente demanda, el servicio de cercanías se convirtió en 2019 en una ruta turística. El tren cama, cuyo servicio du...

Minnesota grocery store clerk dies after customer impales him with a golf club, police say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:24:07 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis store clerk died after a customer beat him and impaled him with a golf club, police said.The 66-year-old clerk was attacked Friday at the Oak Grove Grocery, a small neighborhood store in a residential area near downtown Minneapolis. A 44-year-old suspect is jailed on suspicion of murder.Police responded to a call just before 1 p.m. and found the victim behind the counter “with a golf club impaled through his torso,” according to a news release from Minneapolis police. The clerk died at a hospital.Information from witnesses led police to an apartment building across the street. Police Chief Brian O’Hara said at a news conference late Friday that the suspect barricaded himself inside for six hours. After lengthy negotiations, officers took the man into custody without incident, O’Hara said.Police are still investigating to determine what prompted the attack. O’Hara said it appeared that the suspect had collected some items from the st...

Two Indiana police officers are acquitted of excessive force in 2020 protesters’ arrests

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:24:07 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two Indianapolis police officers were acquitted early Saturday of using excessive force to strike two women with batons during arrests at a May 2020 protest against racial injustice and police brutality.Officers Jonathan Horlock and Nathaniel Schauwecker had been charged with battery and official misconduct in the case. They were among officers ordered to arrest people gathered at a downtown Indianapolis intersection in violation of an 8 p.m. curfew.After more than 10 hours of deliberation, the jury found the officers not guilty of four of the charges they faced. The jury could not reach verdicts on one charge of battery and one charge of official misconduct, local news outlets reported.Prosecutors argued the officers did not respond in a reasonable way to actions by the two women, Ivore Westfield and Rachel Harding. The arrests reportedly left the women with multiple bruises and sore areas. However, the officer’s attorney, John Kautzman, said the men did what th...

Eagles security DiSandro banned from sideline for Sunday Night Football vs Cowboys, AP source says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:24:07 GMT

The NFL has banned Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro from the sideline for one game for his role in an altercation with 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, a person familiar with the details told The Associated Press.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because the league is still reviewing all aspects of the altercation.DiSandro is still permitted to perform his normal duties and will travel with the team and be in the stadium on Sunday when Philadelphia (10-2) plays Dallas (9-3). He’ll also be in the locker room and tunnel.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflRob Maaddi, The Associated Press

Off-duty Chicago police officer dies in car crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:24:07 GMT

TINLEY PARK, Ill. — An off-duty Chicago police officer was killed early Saturday morning after a traffic crash in Tinley Park, according to village officials.Officials said the crash happened at the intersection of 179th Street and LaGrange Road and both drivers were transported to Silver Cross Hospital, where the officer was pronounced dead. The other driver was transferred to Loyola University Medical Center for further treatment of his injuries. 1 dead, 2 wounded in shooting on West Side His condition is unknown at this time. The Tinley Park Police Department’s Accident Investigation Team is still working the scene. 

The Bean is a beloved Chicago feature. But that isn't its name

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:24:07 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — There's much to love about Chicago, including its various tourist-attracting spots. From its museums to its skyscrapers, none may be more iconic than The Bean in Millennium Park. As beloved as it is, you've probably been calling The Bean by the wrong name its entire life. If you've lived in Chicago for more than 20 years, you may know the work of art's actual name, but if you're one of the more than 228,000 people who moved to Illinois last year, maybe you're unfamiliar. 16 Chicago restaurants visited by Guy Fieri on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives’ Let's take you back to the early 2000s, specifically 2004. One of the world's largest permanent outdoor art installations is unveiled in Chicago's Millennium Park. The man behind it all is Anish Kapoor, a British sculptor known for his large-scale works, according to the Millennium Park Foundation.The silver structure in Millennium Park would go on to become arguably his most famous. What he likely didn't expect at the time ...

Strong winds and colder air arrive today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:24:07 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The cold front late this morning had passed some of the Hill Country. It will pass out of Fayette County between 12 and 2 this afternoon. The wind comes out of the northwest immediately after the front with speeds up to 5 to 10 mph. A stronger north wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 25 is predicted for this afternoon.Fog was widespread from I-35 westward this morning with a few locations reporting zero visibility. Much of the fog had burned off by 10 a.m.There will continue to be a low (10%) chance of rain east of I-35 before the front arrives. Morning minimums ranged from the 46° at Llano to 71° at Flatonia, quite a range. Camp Mabry's lowest so far today is 64°, 20° above normal. The airport's low of 67° is 26° above normal. Once the colder air moves in we anticipate the lows for the calendar day will happen before midnight.The north winds will gust up to 20 to 25+ mph by the middle of the afternoon. Some gusts tonight will be as high as 25 to 35 mph especially...

Minneapolis grocery store clerk dies after customer impales him with a golf club, police say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:24:07 GMT

A Minneapolis store clerk died after a customer beat him and impaled him with a golf club, police said.The 66-year-old clerk was attacked Friday at the Oak Grove Grocery, a small neighborhood store in a residential area near downtown Minneapolis. A 44-year-old suspect is jailed on suspicion of murder.Police responded to a call just before 1 p.m. and found the victim behind the counter “with a golf club impaled through his torso,” according to a news release from Minneapolis police. The clerk died at a hospital.Information from witnesses led police to an apartment building across the street. Police Chief Brian O’Hara said at a news conference late Friday that the suspect barricaded himself inside for six hours. After lengthy negotiations, officers took the man into custody without incident, O’Hara said.Police are still investigating to determine what prompted the attack. O’Hara said it appeared that the suspect had collected some items from the store for purchase an...

Boil water advisory in Fort Edward

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:24:07 GMT

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Washington County Department of Public Safety announced that a boil water advisory has been issued in Fort Edward. The alert stems from a water main break in the area. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The advisory applies to residents of Marion Street and Ridge Street. According to the water department, no other streets in the village have been impacted. Stay with NEWS10 as updates become available.