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Senate border security talks grind on as Trump invokes Nazi-era ‘blood’ rhetoric against immigrants

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:22 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House and Senate negotiators dug in Sunday laboring to reach a U.S. border security deal that would unlock President Joe Biden’s request for billions of dollars worth of military aid for Ukraine and other national security needs before senators leave town for the holiday recess. The Biden administration, which is becoming more deeply involved in the talks, is facing pressure from all sides over any deal. Negotiators had hoped to reach a framework by the weekend, but that’s highly unlikely. Republican leaders signaled that without bill text, an upcoming procedural would likely fail.The talks come as Donald Trump, the Republican presidential front-runner in 2024, delivered alarming anti-immigrant remarks about “blood” purity over the weekend, echoing Nazi slogans of World War II to cheers at a political rally.“They’re poisoning the blood of our country,” Trump said about the record numbers of immigrants coming to the U.S. without immediate legal sta...

Chicago Bears blow another late lead, Mooney boots Hail Mary, bears lose to Cleveland Browns, 20-17

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:22 GMT

CLEVELAND – The Chicago Bears played inspired football for most of Sunday afternoon, especially on defense, but like they have done so many times under the Matt Eberflus-Luke Getsy regime, the Bears squandered a late lead and lost to the Cleveland Browns, 20-17.Defensive end Montez Sweat notched 7 combined tackles, 2.5 sacks and a tackle-for-loss, bringing his career-high total to 12.5 on the season, Chicago’s defense intercepted Browns quarterback Joe Flacco three times – including a pick six by Tremaine Edmunds – but Justin Fields and Getsy’s offense couldn’t muster enough when they were needed most to help Chicago climb back into the NFC playoff picture.Fields finished the day 19/40 for 166 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions through the air, and 7 carries for 30 yards on the ground. Chicago Bears release linebacker, promote tight end, linebacker to active roster Cleveland won the time-of-possession battle, edging the Bears by an even two minutes, 31:00-29:00, while also...

1 dead, 1 injured in West Side shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:22 GMT

CHICAGO — A man is dead and another is injured after a shooting on the city's West Side on Sunday.According to Chicago police, the deadly shooting happened just before 11 a.m. in the 3800 block of West Gladys Avenue in Garfield Park.Officers say they were called to the scene after receiving a gunshot detection alert and when they arrived, they found an unresponsive 28-year-old man who had suffered several gunshots.  Chicago man accused of concealing death of woman found in Auburn Gresham The man was taken to the hospital in critical condition where he later succumbed to his injuries. Police a second unidentified man suffered a graze wound to his face, but refused medical treatment on the scene and was uncooperative with officers during an initial investigation.Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting and an investigation is underway. Authorities say no arrests have been made in connection with the deadly shooting.  Search underway after bank robbery in Elmhurs...

Storm moving up East Coast after drenching Florida and South Carolina

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:22 GMT

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — A late-year storm unleashed heavy rain and gusty winds as it barreled up the East Coast on Sunday, flooding streets and forcing water rescues while causing the cancellation of holiday celebrations.In the waterfront community of Georgetown authorities made dozens of rescues after motorists were stranded by floodwaters, according to Jackie Broach, public information officer for Georgetown County, situated between Charleston and Myrtle Beach. More than 9 inches of rain fell in the area since late Saturday, causing high waters.“It’s not just the areas that we normally see flooding, that are flood-prone,” Broach said. “It’s areas that we’re not really expecting to have flooding issues.”Water rescues also took place on Kiawah and Seabrook islands, according to media outlets.There were numerous road closures across South Carolina's Lowcountry as the storm dumped heavy rain. The tide gauge at Charleston swelled to reach the city's highest nontropical tide on record a...

Dry through mid-week before several days of rain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:22 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- What a treat of a Sunday with sunshine and highs in the low 70s after a cold start.Tonight won't be as cold as winds shift from the southwest to the north thanks to an arriving cold front. Overnight lows will drop down into the low to mid 40s.Tonight's forecastThis front won't bring rain or clouds, but a wind shift for Monday that will make the afternoon a little cooler. Afternoon highs on Monday should reach the mid 60s, roughly 5-6 degrees cooler than Sunday afternoon.Highs on MondayOur next cold night is Monday night with widespread 30s to start Tuesday morning. Some parts of the Hill Country might see a brief freeze again.Tuesday morning lowsClouds thicken up slowly on Tuesday and we turn mostly cloudy on Wednesday as temperatures climb back up to near 70º.A strong Pacific storm will bring low rain chances our way starting Thursday, but we're in for a much better chance of rain Friday through Sunday morning. It's a little too early to say if all of the rain will...

Texas Longhorns capture back-to-back NCAA volleyball titles, beat Nebraska 3-0

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:22 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns are the NCAA volleyball champions again.The Longhorns (28-4) repeated as national champions with a dominant 3-0 win Sunday over top-ranked Nebraska (33-2) at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, thanks to some great serving in the second set.Texas's Emma Halter (2) celebrates with her teammates after winning the NCAA Division I women's college volleyball tournament against Nebraska on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)After winning the first set 25-22, the Longhorns trailed the Cornhuskers 10-7 until Asjia O'Neal stepped to the service line. She helped spark an 11-0 run with four aces to take control of the set. Texas had seven aces in the set, two from freshman setter Ella Swindle and another by Keonilei Akana, to win the set 25-14. Texas finished the match with a title match record 12 aces to Nebraska's two.Texas claimed the third set 25-11 for its second consecutive championship sweep after beating the Louisville Cardinal...

Albany Police investigating Central Avenue shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:22 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department confirmed they are investigating a shooting that occurred on December 16. Police say one victim suffered a non-life threatening injury. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On Saturday around 5:15 p.m., officers responded to the area of Central Avenue and Lexington Avenue, where they located a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the neck. According to police, the man was tended to on the scene by emergency medical personnel before being transported to Albany Medical Center to be treated for his injury. The investigation remains ongoing. Stay with NEWS10 as this story continues to develop.

Submerged vehicle tied to 2013 missing person's case found in Missouri pond

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:22 GMT

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. - A freelance videographer and drone pilot led authorities in central Missouri to discover a submerged vehicle tied to a decade-old missing person's case.On Saturday afternoon, the Camden County Sheriff's Office was called to a property in south county regarding the December 2013 disappearance of Donnie Erwin.FILE - Donnie ErwinErwin was last seen on the morning of Dec. 29, 2013, driving a silver Hyundai Elantra with Missouri license plate MK6-E3P.James Hinkle, who was operating a drone in the area and has had an interest in the case for several years, approached the property owner and asked for permission to search the property owner's pond after spotting something that looked like a submerged vehicle. Hinkle and the property owner searched the grounds on foot and with a kayak. They found a light-colored car in the pond.The sheriff's office requested assistance from the Mid-County Fire Protection District Dive Team. Divers searched the pond and discovered the sub...

Sharks forward and pending UFA to be healthy scratched for first time this season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:22 GMT

Forward Anthony Duclair will be a healthy scratch for the first time this season on Sunday when the San Jose Sharks play the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver.While Duclair, 28, has been scoring more of late, with three goals and three assists in his last seven games before Sunday, Sharks coach David Quinn feels other parts of his game have slipped.In the third period of the Sharks’ game Friday against the Arizona Coyotes, Duclair didn’t get didn’t back onside quickly enough, negating what would have been a tying goal by Mikael Granlund at the 16:01 mark of the third period. San Jose lost the game 1-0.“It’s something that we all saw and it was unfortunate,” Quinn told the Sharks Audio Network of the play. “You can never take your foot off the pedal during the shift. We just didn’t get onside quick enough.”Jacob MacDonald, scratched from the last two games, will take Duclair’s spot in the Sharks’ lineup Sunday. Recent acquisition Jack Studnicka will a...

One person apprehended for Antioch homicide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:22 GMT

(KRON) – A suspect has been taken into custody for the homicide of a 29-year-old in Antioch, the Antioch Police Department announced Sunday. Antioch Police Dispatch received multiple calls regarding a shooting near the railroad tracks in the 700 block of W. 1st Street at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 16. Multiple sideshows in one night, OPD investigates Upon officers’ arrival, officers located a 29-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers said they rendered aid to the victim. Once the paramedics were on the scene, the man was pronounced dead. According to the police investigation, witnesses provided the suspect’s information, including the suspect’s vehicle. The Brentwood Police Department located the suspect’s vehicle in the 1200 block of Dainty Avenue. Antioch PD teamed up with Brentwood police patrol officers and Brentwood police SWAT team to apprehend the 40-year-old suspect. Antioch PD is withholding the victim’s name until proper family notification...