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Speaker battle looms: ‘Bring it on,’ McCarthy says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:25 GMT

WASHINGTON — Rep. Matt Gaetz said Sunday he will try to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a fellow Republican, from his leadership position this week after McCarthy relied on Democratic support to pass legislation that avoided a government shutdown. “Bring it on,” McCarthy responded.“The only way Kevin McCarthy is speaker of the House at the end of this coming week is if Democrats bail him out,” Gaetz said Sunday.Gaetz, a longtime McCarthy nemesis, said in broadcast interviews that McCarthy was in “brazen, material breach” of agreements he made with House Republicans in January when he ran for speaker. As a result, Gaetz said he would be filing a ” motion to vacate the chair,” as House rules permit.McCarthy’s response: “So be it. Bring it on. Let’s get over with it and let’s start governing.”No speaker has ever been removed from office through such a move. Procedural votes could be offered to halt the m...

Devers records third 100 RBI season, Red Sox beat Orioles 6-1 in season finale

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:25 GMT

It was originally ruled no RBI, but everyone in Camden Yards knew it wouldn’t be long before the call was changed.With one out in the top of the third and a man at third base, Rafael Devers grounded a soft chopper to shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who booted the ball and allowed both the runner to score and Devers to reach safely. Though the play was correctly ruled an error, it’s hard to imagine Henderson could have thrown the runner out at the plate.Needless to say it wasn’t surprising when Devers was awarded his 100th RBI, a small consolation as what has otherwise been an incredibly disappointing season drew to a close.The Red Sox wrapped up their second consecutive fifth place season with a 6-1 win over the postseason-bound Baltimore Orioles, who treated Sunday’s finale as a low-stakes tune-up for their coming playoff run. The Orioles used eight pitchers and committed three errors, and after the Red Sox took an early lead they broke the game open with a four...

Patriots rookie standout Christian Gonzalez injures shoulder vs. Cowboys

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:25 GMT

A player the Patriots can’t afford to lose left Sunday’s Week 4 matchup with the Cowboys.Rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez injured his shoulder late in the first quarter Sunday. The Patriots announced him as being questionable to return.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots’ inactives bring good news for defense against Cowboys New England Patriots | Patriots-Cowboys preview: Mac Jones, Dak Prescott and what to watch for Sunday New England Patriots | NFL Notes: How the Patriots learned Christian Gonzalez is a budding star New England Patriots | Patriots adding defensive depth with practice squad elevation New England Patriots | Patriots downgrade two starters to out ahead of Cowboys game Trainers looked at Gonzalez on the AT&T Stadium turf before he walked to the team’s blue medical tent. After several minutes, Gonzalez departed for the locker room with Patriots training staff.Gonz...

Attempt to pass a tanker may have led to the deadly chemical crash in Illinois, official says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:25 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The tanker truck crash in central Illinois that killed five people may have started when another vehicle tried to pass the chemical-laden truck, a federal transportation official said Sunday.The tanker truck was carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia when it jackknifed Friday night, and hit a utility trailer parked just off the highway, according to Tom Chapman, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board. The tank carrying anhydrous ammonia hit the trailer hitch of the other vehicle, which punched a six-inch (15 centimeter) hole in the chemical container, Chapman said during news conference Sunday.Chapman said the tanker truck’s driver pulled to the right and ran off the road as it traveled west on U.S. 40 in Teutoplis, a small community about 110 miles (177 kilometers) northeast of St. Louis. “It happened in a relatively short period of time,” Chapman said. “This was a rapid sequence of events.”The accident occurred about 8:40 p.m. local time, C...

Tropical Storm Philippe a threat for flash floods overnight in Leeward Islands, forecasters say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:25 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Philippe is threatening to unleash heavy rains and flash flooding in the Leeward Islands starting overnight before eventually recurving out into the central Atlantic where it could gain hurricane status around midweek, forecasters said Sunday.The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said at 5 p.m. Sunday that Philippe was about 160 miles (255 kilometers) east of Guadeloupe or about 205 miles (325 kilometers) east-southeast of Barbuda. Top sustained winds were at 50 mph (85 kph) and Philippe was moving west-northwest at 7 mph (11 kph). A tropical storm watch was in effect for Antigua and Barbuda. The hurricane center said interests in the northern Leeward Islands should monitor the storm’s progress overnight, noting additional tropical storm watches or warnings could be required Sunday night or Monday depending on the storm’s track.Center specialists said a very strong rain band on the southern side of Philippe would be very close to moving ...

2 dead after boat runs aground along Fox River in McHenry

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:25 GMT

MCHENRY COUNTY, Ill. — An investigation is underway on Saturday night after a boat crash on the Fox River in McHenry left two people dead, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).According to Sgt. Eric Schreiber from the IDNR, law enforcement officials were called to the scene after a boat ran aground near the 600 block of Country Club Drive, just off the Fox River.IDNR officials say one person was pronounced dead at the scene and another was taken to the hospital.The man who was transported to the hospital later succumbed to his injuries, according to IDNR officials. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines Connor Lively, a resident who lives nearby, says it was around 5:45 p.m. when he heard a big crash. Lively says he went outside and found the badly damaged boat out of the Fox River, flipped upside down."Walked out, saw a big boat in my neighbor's yard, flipped over, cracked in half," Lively said.Lively says he alerted someone to call 911 and began try...

Shooting in West Town leaves man dead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:25 GMT

CHICAGO — An investigation is underway after a man was shot dead in the city's West Town neighborhood early Sunday morning, Chicago police say. According to police, the 44-year-old man was killed while standing outside in the 1000 block of North Milwaukee Avenue just after 7 a.m.  Man killed, 3 injured in shooting on West Side Police say a person approached the man and began firing shots in his direction. The man suffered multiple gunshot wounds throughout his body. Police say the victim was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Police have not yet identified the victim and it is currently unclear what led to the shooting. According to police, no arrests have been made and Area Three Detectives are now investigating. 1 dead, 1 injured after boat runs aground along Fox River in McHenry Anyone with information on the deadly shooting can contact CPD Area Three Detectives at 312-744-8261Tips for police can also be filed at CPDtip.com. Tips can...

Girl, 9, may have been abducted at New York state park: authorities

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:25 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Authorities are continuing to search for a 9-year-old girl they say may have been abducted at a New York state park on Saturday. New York State Police issued an Amber Alert for Charlotte Sena shortly after 9:30 a.m. ET Sunday morning. The young girl had been camping at Moreau State Park with her parents. "On a picture-perfect fall day here in Upstate New York, Charlotte Sena’s family and friends gathered for a weekend of friendship and food and enjoying one of the last few days of good weather," Governor Kathy Hochul said during a Sunday press conference. "But instead, the day turned into every parent's nightmare." Multiple agencies searching for missing 9-year-old in New York Charlotte was riding her bike around the park with friends and decided to take one more loop by herself, Hochul said. After about 15 minutes, the fourth-grader had not yet returned. She was last seen at around 6:15 p.m. ET on Saturday.Charlotte's parents and other campers in the area...

Cleveland Browns tight end suffers 'burn injuries to face'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:25 GMT

CLEVELAND (WJW) -- Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku was added to the injury report after "sustaining burn injuries to his face and arm during a household accident," the team said Saturday.The Browns also said Njoku is questionable for Sunday's game in Cleveland against the Baltimore Ravens. However, later Saturday afternoon, Njoku took to social media implying he'd be playing Sunday. "The flesh is weak. See u tomorrow DawgPound," he said in a post. Njoku's agent also took to Twitter saying the tight end "is ok, thank God."A league source told Nexstar's WJW the accident happened while lighting a fire pit in his backyard.Njoku arrived at Cleveland Browns Stadium ahead of Sunday's game with a mask covering his entire head and a fur coat, a video posted to the team's Twitter account showed. Northern lights could become intense over the next 18 months: Here’s why Njoku, who is in his seventh season with Cleveland, has 10 catches for 92 yards this season. He's a solid blocker and...

Fundraiser helps 6-year-old boy assaulted with baseball bat by neighbor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:25 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) --- A six-year-old boy is still in the hospital after being beaten with a baseball bat by his own neighbor, according to law enforcement. Jeremy Diaz has been recovering for nearly three weeks now. His family said he's suffered multiple fractures to his skull from the attack. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Georgetown man arrested, accused of assaulting 2 people, including 6-year-old, with bat The attack happened last month on Sept. 11 in Jeremy's home. Jeremy Diaz's father said his son is getting better with each day. He still remains in the hospital weeks after the attack. (Photo: Arturo Diaz)The family's 39-year-old neighbor Daniel Logan was arrested by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office after he was accused of breaking into their home and assaulting Jeremy with a baseball bat. Logan was charged with two first degree felonies, including injury to a child. The sheriff's office said this was a random act. A community coming togetherSunday, Jeremy's Jujutsu teamma...