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Mexico’s president vows to eliminate national news agency

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:22 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president said Friday he will shut down Notimex, a national news agency that has been locked in a years-long strike against the woman he appointed to run it.Founded in 1968, Notimex was generally a non-political service that mainly sent news reports from Mexico’s 32 states, many of which weren’t covered much by Mexico’s national newspapers, which are almost all based in Mexico City. Analysts said it is the latest chapter in an effort by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to control or quash independent government media, scientific or cultural bodies. López Obrador said Friday that there is no longer a need for Notimex, saying his carefully orchestrated morning news briefings are enough to keep the country informed. “We do not need a government news agency anymore. That was from the era of press statements,” López Obrador said. “It is not something that we need as a government. We have the mañanera” — his daily news briefing.The unionized workers ...

‘Exhausted’ Indiana city waits for all-clear after big fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:22 GMT

RICHMOND, Ind. (AP) — An evacuation order for people living near an extraordinary plastics fire in Indiana stretched into a fourth night Friday as officials acknowledged “our community is exhausted,” longing to return home and anxious about possible adverse health effects.Richmond Fire Chief Tim Brown said the fire was declared under control Thursday night. But crews would be on duty all weekend to extinguish any hot spots at the 14-acre (5-hectare) former factory site.Mayor Dave Snow said experts would meet Saturday to discuss air quality and other environmental issues related to the fire, all needed before lifting an evacuation order for a half-mile (1 kilometer) radius of the blaze.“I know our community is exhausted from this emergency,” said Christine Stinson, director of the Wayne County health department. At least 1,500 people live in the evacuation zone, though it’s not known how many residents actually obeyed the call to get out when the fire began Tuesday afternoon in...

'What were asking for isn't hard': Chicago advocates to march in DC for federal ban on assault weapons

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:22 GMT

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. -- Advocates fighting for a federal ban on assault weapons are taking their message all the way to the nation's capitol, once again hoping to convince congress to pass the legislation.Congressman Brad Schneider (D-10) is one of the lawmaker pushing for a federal ban on assault weapons. He, alongside members of the community, headed back to Washington D.C. Monday hoping to see the legislation passed sooner than later."What were believe is what we're asking for isn't hard and it's not complicated," Kitty Brandtner, founder and co-president of March Fourth.After the recent shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville where six people, including three 9-year-old children were killed, March Fourth founder Kitty Brandtner decided to take her message back to Washington D.C.Brandtner hopes the march, scheduled for this upcoming Monday, pushes congress to act on passing a federal ban on assault weapons."Congress needs to act, the country needs to act," Congressman Scheneid...

Will Diar DeRozan be in Miami for the Bulls' game Friday?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:22 GMT

MIAMI — Over the past 48 hours, she's become a viral sensation among NBA fans, especially those of the Bulls. But it appears that Diar DeRozan won't be making her way down to Florida to provide some more support for the team as they hope to get into the 2023 NBA Playoffs.During his conversation with reporters after the Bulls shootaround on Friday, DeMar DeRozan confirmed that his nine-year-old daughter will not be attending his game against the Heat in the play-in tournament on Friday.According to the guard, she is in school, which is what he initially said on Wednesday after Diar went viral during the Bulls' play-in win against the Raptors Wednesday.So unless there is a last-minute change, the Bulls will have to go on without her in the stands.She caught the attention of many by screaming during free throws by Toronto at the Scotiabank Arena, which was caught by television broadcast cameras and microphones. Diar's shrieks took on a life of their own when the Raptors shot 18-of-36 f...

Pit bulls attack and kill dog sitter in Brooklyn Park Thursday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:22 GMT

A 22-year-old man has died after four dogs he was watching attacked him in the backyard of a house in the 5700 block of Halifax in Brooklyn Park on Thursday.The Hennepin County Coroners Office identified the man as Dezmond Ray Thomas Trawick.Authorities say he was watching the dogs at his house for a family member.The Brooklyn Police Department gave the following details:About 12:45 p.m., Thursday, a neighbor called to report that a man being attacked by several dogs was yelling for help and couldn’t get up off the ground during the attack. When officers arrived, they shot a less-than-lethal round that struck at least one of the dogs and caused them to disperse and return into the house.Officers were then able to get to Trawick and provide first aid.Trawick had extensive bites on most of his body and most of his clothes were ripped off. He was intubated at the scene and taken to a local hospital where he underwent surgery. Trawick died of his injuries late Thursday night, poli...

Schoharie County brush fire 100% contained

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:22 GMT

RICHMONDVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Firefighters and forest rangers are still working to put out brush fires in Richmondville that started on Wednesday. However, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said the fire is now 100% contained. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The brush fires were first reported along the railroad tracks in Richmondville shortly after 2 p.m. on Wednesday. About 16 fire departments responded with 66 firefighters and 15 NYS Rangers, along with NYS Police Aviation to provide water drops.The fire measured about 200 acres, said the DEC. A New York State Police helicopter dropped 5,700 gallons of water on the fire on Thursday. On that day, the brush fire was about 90% contained. Fire risk shows why statewide burn ban matters Officials are still investigating how the fire started, but they believe it may have been caused by sparks ignited by a passing Norfolk Southern train. Howe...

Schenectady, Colonie golf courses open for the season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:22 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Fore! Mayor Gary McCarthy opened the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course for the 2023 season on Friday by driving the ceremonial first ball of the season. The course officially opens to the public on Saturday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Schenectady High School student Jomar Moilanari was there trying to "out-drive" the Mayor. There was also a raffle to win some free rounds of golf and merchandise, as well as donations being accepted for the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund."Fire department's here to get the message out. We want to remind people to make sure your smoke alarm, carbon monoxide sensor is operational. And again, we want people to come out, enjoy the course, enjoy the amenities that are in the city of Schenectady and have a great time and a great summer," said McCarthy. When do the Capital Region’s golf courses open? The Town of Colonie Golf Course also opened on April 14. Town Su...

Armored car robber stumbles, leaves gun at scene police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:22 GMT

OVERLAND, Mo. - Grocery store shoppers feared for their lives as they watched a money truck robbery right in front of them just before 10 a.m. Friday.“I thought this was, this is the day I die,” said Dametria Sanderson.She was inside the Save A Lot on Midland when she heard panic.“I heard, ‘Hold the door! Hold the door! Close the door!’” Sanderson said.Armed masked men were outside struggling with a Loomis armored truck driver for his bag of cash. Top Story: Witness: Woman pumping gas seriously hurt chasing after stolen purse Overland Police Captain Jim Morgan said the criminals followed the armored car onto the grocery store parking lot.“Two subjects closely following behind in a black Jeep came up on him with guns and wearing ski masks and robbed him," he said.Morgan said no one fired a shot and no one was hurt, but the robbers did escape with a bag of money.FOX 2's Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX flew over the scene with 10 yellow markers flagging evidence for investigators t...

Burglars break into a local charity building overnight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It was around 3:36 a.m. Friday, when St. Louis police were getting a call about an alarm going off and a burglary at an old recreation center.The West End Center, located at 724 Union Blvd., is home to the Demetrious Johnson Foundation and other nonprofit charities.By mid-morning, St. Louis police detectives were canvassing the neighborhood. According to the police, an investigation is underway to determine what, if anything, was stolen. It appears the suspect may have entered the building through a first-floor window. Top Story: Witness: Woman pumping gas seriously hurt chasing after stolen purse A St. Louis Facilities Management truck was parked in front of the building. Earlier, workers removed electronic equipment while park rangers stood guard at the front doors.In 2010, the Demetrious Johnson Charitable Foundation moved into the West End Center.The investigation is ongoing.

Man who allegedly tackled Dinger at Coors Field turns himself in to police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:22 GMT

A man wanted by police for tackling Dinger, the Colorado Rockies baseball mascot, has turned himself in to Denver police.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Denver police investigating assault on Dinger at Rockies home game Crime and Public Safety | Denver police arrest suspect in assault near 16th Street Mall that led to victim’s death Crime and Public Safety | Assaults inside Denver’s detention center led to two hospitalizations this week, reflecting tough conditions, sheriff says Crime and Public Safety | Three men plead guilty in slaying of 18-year-old Yeshiva student outside Denver school Crime and Public Safety | Resident death, employee arrests and lawsuit put spotlight on one of Colorado’s top senior care companies Dinger, a fuzzy purple triceratops with a bright yellow beak, was dancing on top of a dugout at Coors Field Monday during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals...