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McConnell says he’s ‘fine’ after freezing during remarks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:39 GMT

By Manu Raju and Morgan Rimmer | CNNSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters that he’s “fine,” after freezing during a news conference on Wednesday.McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, stopped speaking in the middle of remarks at his regularly scheduled weekly news conference on Capitol Hill. After a 30-second pause, his colleagues crowded around to see if he was OK and asked him how he felt. GOP Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming was seen gripping McConnell’s arm and whispered to him, “Hey Mitch, anything else you want to say? Or should we just go back to your office? Do you want to say anything else to the press?”He said nothing, and was led away from the press conference and towards his office by an aide. He returned to the news conference a few minutes later.McConnell, asked by CNN what happened and if it is related to his fall earlier this year, said “No, I’m fine,” and then moved on to other reporters.A McConnell aide said that the senator “felt light headed and stepped a...

Lineup emerging for Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:39 GMT

The famed Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival is set to return to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park Sept. 29 with performers including Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Leyla McCalla, The Church, John Doe Folk Trio, and more, organizers announced Wednesday.The free event, marking its 23rd year, runs Sept. 29-Oct. 1 with its trademark, wide-ranging lineup touching on a wealth of musical genres.Other performers announced Wednesday include Valerie June, Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram, John Craigie, Neal Francis, Bahamas, and Gaby Moreno.More performers will be announced in the near future, organizers said.Founded by billionaire financier Warren Hellman in 2001, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has evolved from an informal one-day afternoon of free music to a three-day globally acclaimed event that annually draws more than a million music fans to Golden Gate Park.The event offered a wide array of digital music during the pandemic and returned to a live performances in 2022.Americana icons such a...

Car-to-car shooting on Highway 24 near Lafayette being investigated by CHP

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:39 GMT

(KRON) -- Two vehicles were involved in a freeway shooting on westbound Highway 24 near Lafayette Wednesday morning, the California Highway Patrol confirmed. The shooting occurred around 11 a.m. near Pleasant Hill Road. Naked woman armed with gun on Bay Bridge targeted random victims: CHP One of the vehicles involved in the shooting caused a collision with a separate, uninvolved vehicle. Both vehicles involved in the freeway shooting fled the scene, according to the CHP. The victim in the collision driving the uninvolved vehicle stopped to obtain a collision report. No injuries were reportedA Caltrans photo showed traffic backed up in 24 near the 680 connector. However, lanes later appeared to be open in subsequent images. The CHP is investigating the incident.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Man arrested after Mountain View Safeway stabbing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:39 GMT

(KRON) -- One man was arrested after a stabbing outside of a Mountain View Safeway on July 19, the Mountain View Police Department announced. LinkedIn announces Bay Area layoffs: nearly 200 jobs will be cut Police received reports of stabbing outside of the Safeway located on San Antonio Road just after 1 a.m. Officers found a 34-year-old East Palo Alto man who was suffering from several stab wounds. The victim described his attacker to police before he was taken to a local hospital for treatment. A patrol officer spotted a man matching the description at the Castro Street VTA Light Rail Station, police said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Daily News SIGN UP NOW The man was detained and identified as William Stewart, 31, of San Jose. Stewart was arres...

Texas State Police Purchased Israeli Phone-Tracking Software for “Border Emergency”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:39 GMT

The Texas Department of Public Safety purchased access to powerful software capable of locating and following people through their phones as part of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s “border security disaster” efforts, according to documents reviewed by The Intercept.In 2021, Abbott proclaimed that the “surge of individuals unlawfully crossing the Texas-Mexico border posed an ongoing and imminent threat of disaster” to the state and its residents. Among other effects, the disaster declaration opened a spigot of government money to a variety of private firms ostensibly paid to help patrol and blockade the state’s border with Mexico.One of the private companies that got in on the cash disbursements was Cobwebs Technologies, a little-known Israeli surveillance contractor. Cobwebs’s marquee product, the surveillance platform Tangles, offers its users a bounty of different tools for tracking people as they navigate both the internet and the real world, synthesizing social media posts, app ac...

Crowds watch Chincoteague wild ponies complete 98th annual swim in Virginia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:39 GMT

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (AP) — Thousands of people gathered Wednesday to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual trek across the Assateague Channel.The tradition in its 98th year includes Wednesday’s swim and an auction Thursday, the biggest annual fundraiser for the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, which manages the wild pony herd. The horses were made famous in the 1947 classic children’s novel “Misty of Chincoteague” by author Marguerite Henry.A chestnut-colored filly, No. 70, was crowned Queen Neptune as the first pony to complete the swim, according to The Daily Times. “Saltwater cowboys” on horseback round up ponies, who swim the Assateague Channel and come ashore on the east side of Chincoteague Island. Foals are auctioned off to help control the size of the herd, although a few are designated to return to Assateague Island to remain and help replenish the herd.Source

Pirates reliever Angel Perdomo receives a 3-game suspension for intentionally throwing at Machado

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:39 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Angel Perdomo was suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount for intentionally throwing at the San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado.Major League Baseball on Wednesday announced the disciplinary action against Perdomo, who hit Machado in the back with a 98-mph fastball after giving up a home run to Juan Soto in the seventh inning of the Padres’ 5-1 win Tuesday night in San Diego.Pirates manager Derek Shelton received a one-game suspension and a fine as a result of Perdomo’s actions.Perdomo’s suspension was to begin Wednesday when the Pirates and Padres finish their three-game series. Shelton also was to serve his suspension Wednesday.Perdomo joined the Pirates as a free agent this season and is 1-1 with a 3.92 ERA in 21 appearances.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

3 hurt, tanker truck overturns in I-395 crash in Arlington

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:39 GMT

Listen live to WTOP for traffic updates on the 8s and when it breaks.A crash involving an overturned tanker truck sent three people to the hospital and closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 395 in Arlington, Virginia, for a few hours Wednesday afternoon, leading to some backups.The crash happened about 1:15 p.m. in the southbound lanes of I-395 near Exit 5 in the Shirlington area, according to Virginia State Police.State police said the crash caused the tanker truck to catch fire. Arlington County Fire & EMS said the truck was carrying propane, triggering a HAZMAT response.The three people taken to the hospital have injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.The crash closed the southbound lanes of I-395 between Glebe Road and King Street for nearly 2 and 1/2 hours Wednesday, leading to big backups.The lanes reopened about 3:30 p.m.Source

Texans WR Metchie on field for 1st day of camp after missing last year following cancer diagnosis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:39 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans receiver John Metchie III returned to practice on Wednesday, the first day of training camp, after missing his entire rookie season following a leukemia diagnosis.Metchie was a full participant in the almost two-hour workout after being cleared to return a little more than a year after revealing he had acute promyelocytic leukemia.General manager Nick Caserio raved about the work Metchie put in to get back on the field after completing his cancer treatments.“It just speaks to John’s mental and physical toughness, the way he’s wired,” Caserio said. “He’s a pretty unique person. There’s not many people like John Metchie in this world, not many athletes that have had to endure some of the things that he’s had to go through. But it speaks to his perseverance … what he’s made of and the people around him.”Caserio credited the team’s medical staff for helping Metchie work his way back after his difficult year.Metchie didn’t speak to reporter...

2-month-old, parents in Amber Alert last seen in Aurora

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — An Amber Alert has been issued out of Pueblo County for a 2-month-old that was allegedly taken by her parents. According to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Elsy Ardolino was taken by her parents on Tuesday at around 6 p.m. from Pueblo West.Shortly after 2:15 p.m. CBI said they were last known to be in the area of Alameda Avenue and Havana Street in Aurora. SWAT arrests alleged kidnapper, victim taken to hospital Law enforcement believes Elsy is in danger. She may be with her mother, Ashley Ardolino, and father, Luis Novelo-Rojas.Elsy is described as:Female2 months oldHas black hair and brown eyesHispanicThe mother, Ashley, is described as:Female 39 years oldHas brown hair and brown eyesWhiteIs 5 feet, 4 inches tall Weighs 150 lbs.Ashley Ardolino is believed to have taken her 2-month-old daughter, Elsy, who is now the subject of an amber alert. (Credit: Colorado Bureau of Investigation)The father, Novelo-Rojas, is described as:Male35 years oldHas black hair a...