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A woman and 3 children are killed by an Israeli airstrike in south Lebanon, local officials say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:38 GMT

BEIRUT (AP) — Four civilians, three of them children, were killed by an Israeli airstrike in south Lebanon Sunday evening, a local civil defense official and Lebanese state-run media said.Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee said in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, that one Israeli was also killed Sunday in a strike launched by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. He did not specify whether the person was a civilian or a soldier.Israeli troops and Hezbollah militants and their allies along the tense Lebanon-Israel border have been clashing for almost a month since the start of the Hamas-Israel war. While clashes remain largely contained to areas near the border, they have increased in intensity as Israel continues its ground incursion into Gaza.Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported that two civilian cars carrying members of the same family – one of them a local journalist – were driving between the towns of Ainata and Aitaroun Sunday e...

Kingsbury to run Canadian women’s hockey team, and continues with PWHL Toronto

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:38 GMT

Gina Kingsbury has returned to Hockey Canada to oversee the national women’s team through the 2026 Olympic Games while also managing Toronto’s club in the new Professional Women’s Hockey League.Hockey Canada announced Sunday that the two-time Olympic gold medallist in women’s hockey from Rouyn-Noranda, Que., will hold dual jobs.She’d departed the national governing body of hockey in September for the PWHL.Troy Ryan of Spryfield, N.S., will coach both the national team and Toronto’s PWHL club.Hockey Canada announced in 2022 a four-year extension for Ryan through the 2026 Winter Games in Italy.So the duo will continue to lead the Canadian women through world championships and the Rivalry Series against the United States. This year’s seven-game Rivalry Series opens Wednesday in Tempe, Ariz., and Saturday in Los Angeles.“I am excited to return to the national women’s team and continue to work toward our collective goal of winning gold medals at ...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will endorse Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president, AP sources say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:38 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds plans to endorse Ron DeSantis for president, giving the Florida governor’s 2024 campaign a boost as he struggles to show progress against Donald Trump in the Republican primary, two people familiar with the matter said Sunday. DeSantis has pinned his chances of emerging as an alternative to Trump alternative squarely on Iowa. Reynolds is well-liked within the GOP and will break with long-standing Iowa tradition to endorse DeSantis. Iowa’s governor typically stays neutral before the caucuses that kick off the Republicans’ nomination calendar in January.The people familiar with the matter spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity before a Monday rally in Des Moines where Reynolds is expected to announce her endorsement. The Des Moines Register and NBC News first reported the anticipated endorsement.Reynolds had introduced DeSantis at political events in Iowa and appeared with Florida first lady Casey DeSant...

Tamirat Tola sets NYC Marathon course record to win men’s race; Hellen Obiri takes women’s title

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:38 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia set a course record to win the New York City Marathon men’s race on Sunday while Hellen Obiri of Kenya pulled away in the final 400 meters to take the women’s title.Tola finished in 2 hours, 4 minutes and 58 seconds, topping the 2:05.06 set by Geoffrey Mutai in 2011. Tola pulled away from countrymate Jemal Yimer when the pair were heading toward the Bronx at mile 20. By the time Tola headed back into Manhattan a mile later he was up by 19 seconds and left only chasing Mutai’s mark.Albert Korir of Kenya, who won the 2021 NYC Marathon, finished second nearly 2 minutes behind Tola.While the men’s race was well decided before the last few miles, the women’s race came down to the stretch. Obiri, Letesenbet Gidey of Ethiopia and defending champion Sharon Lokedi were all running together exchanging the lead. Obiri made a move as the trio headed back into Central Park for the final half-mile and finished in 2:27.23. Gidey finished s...

New record set at NYC Marathon; runners from Ethiopia, Kenya take titles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:38 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia set a course record to win the New York City Marathon men's race on Sunday while Hellen Obiri of Kenya pulled away in the final 400 meters to take the women's title.Tola finished in 2 hours, 4 minutes and 58 seconds, topping the 2:05.06 set by Geoffrey Mutai in 2011. Tola pulled away from countrymate Jemal Yimer when the pair were heading toward the Bronx at mile 20. By the time Tola headed back into Manhattan a mile later he was up by 19 seconds and left only chasing Mutai's mark.Albert Korir of Kenya, who won the 2021 NYC Marathon, finished second nearly 2 minutes behind Tola.While the men’s race was well decided before the last few miles, the women’s race came down to the stretch. Obiri, Letesenbet Gidey of Ethiopia and defending champion Sharon Lokedi were all running together exchanging the lead. Obiri made a move as the trio headed back into Central Park for the final half-mile and finished in 2:27.23. Gidey finished seco...

Group helping ex-convicts move forward with lives holds Austin event

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — TimeDone, a national group that provides support to those who served time behind bars, gathered in east Austin on Saturday for an event set to promote community empowerment and public safety.TimeDone said ex-convicts can miss out on opportunities because of convictions, and invited Texans living with a past record to receive free information about its membership services, resources, partners, job opportunities and more.Organizers said the annual event also allowed TimeDone Texas members to join local crime survivors to advocate for public safety policies to help stop crime and victimization.“A groundbreaking new report shows the devastating toll a past legal record can have on folks working to move on with their lives,” TimeDone said. “With over 9 million Texans living with an old record, approximately one in three is effectively locked out of opportunities to build stability for their families and give back to their communities."According to TimeDone, more than 800 ...

Nonprofit hosts 48th estate sale, attracting thousands of bargain hunters and vintage lovers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A nonprofit that serves individuals who have experienced severe emotional trauma is hosting its 48th annual garage and estate sale from Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 5.The Settlement Home for Children began in 1916 and has been serving women and children who need support ever since. The garage and estate sale helps the non-profit to be able to continue to do their work. “[We work with] the most traumatized young women and children across Texas,” said Janet Watson, a chair of the nonprofit. “We provide 24-hour therapy, [our clients] live on site, and we have foster care that supports boys and girls.” The non-profit collects for the sale essentially all year – beginning in February and finishing in October. She said some donors pass on their entire estate to the organization. “It's quite an amazing effort,” she said. Watson said the annual garage and estate sale attracts thousands of people every year. Because it’s gone on for so long, she said h...

$50K winning Powerball ticket sold in Ballston Spa

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:38 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A third-prize-winning Powerball ticket from the November 4 drawing was sold in Ballston Spa, according to the New York Lottery. The ticket is worth $50,000. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The winning numbers for the November 4 drawing were 1, 28, 30, 34, 52, and the Powerball was 6. The third-prize ticket was sold at the Stewart's Shops located at 448 Geyser Road in Ballston Spa. The Powerball drawing is televised every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. The winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69, while the red Powerball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. School bus aide dies days after bus crash New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone that is, can find help at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, by calling New York’s toll-free confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or texting HOPENY (467369).

1 dead, 6 injured in overnight shooting in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:38 GMT

One person was killed and six more injured in an overnight shooting in Denver that police say may have been related to an after-hours gathering at a club, officials said Sunday.At 3:09 a.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting at 5514 E. 33rd Ave., in the building adjacent to Denver’s Horizon Lounge, in the Park Hill neighborhood, said Kurt Barnes, a spokesperson for the Denver Police Department.According to the preliminary investigation, the shooting appears to be linked to an after-hours gathering at the Hell’s Lovers Motorcycle Club, Denver Police Dept. Commander Matt Clark said.Investigators have found evidence of multiple guns being fired and evidence of gunfire outside of the club, but officers are still determining if any guns were fired inside of the club, Barnes said.Shareef Aleem, a Park Hill resident who lives nearby, said he heard about 20 gunshots outside of his house around 3 a.m.“I thought it was firecrackers,” said Aleem, who woke up from his slee...

2 dead, 2 hurt when minivan involved in pursuit slams into bus  

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:58:38 GMT

Two people died when a minivan being pursued by police smashed into a bus in Los Angeles early Sunday morning.LAPD officials confirmed at a press conference on Sunday that officers spotted one of the van's occupants tossing a gun out of the vehicle near the intersection of Central Avenue and the 10 Freeway around 5 a.m. Sunday.Officers began a pursuit, and after just one to two minutes, was terminated when the minivan struck the bus. Off-duty L.A. police officer killed, SBSD deputy among those injured in crash involving suspected drunk driver One of the passengers was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said, and another passenger was pronounced dead upon arrival at a nearby hospital.Two other occupants -- including the driver of the van -- were transported to a local hospital with injuries that are said to be non-life-threatening, police said. All four passengers were men.Authorities on the scene of a deadly crash reportedly involving a stolen vehicle being pursued on Nov....