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Sen. McConnell’s health episodes show no evidence of stroke or seizure disorder but questions linger

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:30 GMT

By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show “no evidence” of a stroke or seizure disorder, the Capitol physician said Tuesday, but his statement still left questions about the apparent freeze-ups that have drawn concerns about the 81-year-old’s situation.McConnell returned to work at the Capitol after the summer recess, and his office released a letter from attending physician Brian P. Monahan concerning the long-serving Republican leader’s health. The GOP leader froze up last week during a press conference in Kentucky, unable to respond to a question in the second such episode in a month.Walking into the Senate on Tuesday, McConnell answered no questions as he smiled at reporters. He made only passing reference to the incident during a speech in the chamber, his voice somewhat muffled.“One particular moment of my time back home has received its f...

Naked homeless man suspected of burglary, meth arrested

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:30 GMT

EL CAJON, Calif. -- A naked homeless man suspected of walking into a home while under the influence of methamphetamine was arrested in El Cajon, authorities said.The incident occurred Monday in the 1000 block of Redwood Ave, Lt. Keith MacArthur with the El Cajon Police Department (ECPD) said in a news release Tuesday.Police say a female victim awoke to a naked man in her apartment who then walked into a room containing sleeping children."The victim’s adult brother was able to force the suspect out of the residence before police arrived. The suspect was contacted by police in the parking lot," MacArthur said. San Diegan shares Burning Man Festival experience Authorities confirmed the victims, who did not know the man, were not injured during the incident, per ECPD.The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Robert Young, was arrested on suspicion of burglary and being under the influence of drugs, according to police. Young, who is homeless and stays in the area, was booked into jail.An...

Marine veteran Gerry Leonard wins GOP primary in Rhode Island’s congressional special election

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:30 GMT

Gerry Leonard, a U.S. Marine veteran and political newcomer, has defeated fellow Republican candidate Terri Flynn, a former town council member, to win the GOP primary for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District special election.Leonard, the state Republican Party’s endorsed candidate in the race, will face off against the winner of the crowded Democratic primary contest in the Nov. 7 general election.Leonard has said he believes that Americans know how to live their lives better than government bureaucrats and professional politicians do.He hopes to succeed former Democratic Rep. David Cicilline, who stepped down earlier this summer to become the president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation.The Republican has criticized “Bidenomics,” saying Democratic President Joe Biden’s economic plan hasn’t helped ordinary citizens. He also said he favors a more limited government and supports U.S. efforts to aid Ukraine in its war against Russia, but said the U.S. also needs clear goals a...

MLB investigating after Urías’ arrest on felony charge of corporal injury on a spouse

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:30 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Major League Baseball has opened an investigation into Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías after he was arrested Sunday on a felony charge of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant.Deputy Maria Lucero, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman, confirmed the felony charge Tuesday.Urías did not travel with the Dodgers to Miami, where they open a three-game series against the Marlins on Tuesday night. He was scheduled to make his next start Thursday.“For us, now it’s day to day,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said before the game. “I don’t want to get too far ahead of things. As time’s gone on with certain things, you learn that simplifying, day to day, is the best way to handle it.”Urías was arrested late Sunday night by Department of Public Safety officers in Exposition Park, south of downtown Los Angeles. The park is home to BMO Stadium, where Lionel Messi was playing in a Major League Soccer game with numerous celebrities in attendance.DP...

Airbnb limits some new reservations in New York City as short-term rental regulations go into effect

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:30 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Home-sharing giant Airbnb said it has had to stop accepting some reservations in New York City as new regulations on short-term rentals went into effect Tuesday that will mean big changes for travelers hoping to avoid the high cost of a Big Apple hotel.The new rules are intended to effectively end a free-for-all in which city landlords and residents have been renting out their apartments by the week or the night to tourists or others in town for short stays.Under the new system, rentals shorter than 30 days are only allowed if hosts register with the city. Hosts must commit to being physically present in the home for the duration of the rental, sharing living quarters with their guest. More than two guests at a time are not allowed, either, meaning families are effectively barred.Platforms such as Airbnb, VRBO and others are not allowed to process rentals for unregistered hosts — and as of early this week, few had successfully registered. The city says it has approve...

Alaska couple reunited with cat 26 days after home collapsed into river

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:30 GMT

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A pair of Alaska teachers needed good news after they lost nearly all their possessions when their house collapsed into a river swollen by a glacial outburst flood and their cat went missing.Elizabeth Wilkins was holding onto hope that if any animal would survive the house falling into the Mendenhall River on Aug. 5, it would be Leo, the couple’s resilient big-eyed, black-and-white cat who shows no fear of bears.“I knew that he’s pretty smart, and so I felt pretty confident that he would escape and be OK somewhere,” she said.That faith paid off 26 days after the flood when Tonya Mead posted a photo of Leo to the Juneau Community Collective Facebook page. Wilkins immediately knew it was Leo, the “COVID kitten” they rescued in 2020. She rushed to meet Mead. Delta flight returns to Atlanta after alleged diarrhea incident “I just started walking down the street calling for him, and he just ran out and was like, ‘Oh hey, here I am, you know, like, where have yo...

Missing 30-year-old woman last seen in New City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:30 GMT

CHICAGO — Police are searching for a missing woman who suffers from intellectual disabilities.According to Chicago Police, 30-year-old Jennifer Reed has been missing since around 4 p.m. on Monday.  Search underway for missing man last seen in Grand Crossing Police say Reed was last seen in the 1000 block of West 48th Street in Chicago's New City neighborhood.Reed, who police say suffers from intellectual disabilities and requires medical attention, was last seen wearing blue jean shorts, a light purple t-shirt, a leopard sweater, a black and white scarf and maroon gym shoes.Police say Reed stands 5-foot-11, weighing 165 pounds, with brown eyes, and blonde and brown hair.  Man attempts to lure kids into car in Bridgeport Chicago Police notified the public about Reed's disappearance just before 7 p.m. on Tuesday.Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jennifer Reed is asked to call the Chicago Police Department at 312-747-8380. Tips for police can also be file...

'Find the booger face,' Austin woman tracks stolen Kia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:30 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Danielle Paez wanted to sleep in on Saturday morning. "We were woken up very early by neighbor, and we thought who wakes someone up at this hour," she said. "And it was our very kind neighbor waking us up to tell us my boyfriend's car had been broken into, and mine just vanished. Just glass, that's it, that's all that was left of my car."After Paez reported her stolen 2019 Kia Soul to police, she said she realized she had a tool of her own to figure out where her car was: a mile tracker she uses as part of her insurance, which gave her a play-by-play of the car's whereabouts right on her phone. "I created a timeline, I managed to track down every second he turned off and on my car, every visit he made, she said. "Find the booger face. Find him."The Austin Police Department said information like this could help, but there's no guarantee it can lead to an arrest. Officers also do not recommend trying to recover your stolen vehicle on your own, because whoever stole i...

Take a look at the Vikings’ unofficial depth chart ahead of Sunday’s season opener

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:30 GMT

With the regular season finally coming up, the Vikings released their unofficial depth chart ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at U.S. Bank Stadium.Not much has changed since the Vikings released their unofficial depth chart early in training camp.Here’s a look at the starters and backups as the Vikings prepare to start their quest toward a Super Bowl.OFFENSEQuarterbacksStarter: Kirk CousinsBackups: Nick Mullens, Jaren HallRunning BacksStarter: Alexander MattisonBackups: Ty Chandler, Myles GaskinFullbackStarter: C.J. HamBackup: N/AReceiversStarters: Justin Jefferson, K.J. OsbornBackups: Jordan Addison, Jalen Nailor, Brandon PowellTight EndsStarter: T.J. HockensonBackups: Josh Oliver, Johnny Mundt, Nick MuseOffensive LineStarters: Christian Darrisaw (LT), Ezra Cleveland (LG), Garrett Bradbury (C), Ed Ingram (RG), Brian O’Neill (RT)Backups: David Quessenberry (LT), Austin Schlottmann (C), Blake Brandel (RG), Oli Udoh (RT)DEFENSEDefensiv...

Report: Nearly 85% maternal deaths in Missouri were preventable

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:30 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The state is making a historic investment in a maternal mortality prevention plan after learning Missouri has one of the highest rates of pregnancy-related deaths in the country.In a new report, an average of 70 Missouri women died while pregnant or within one year after giving birth between 2018 and 2020. The Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) said Tuesday the most sobering piece of the report is nearly 85% of those deaths were preventable."Maternal mortality rates in Missouri are not great," MHA spokesperson Renee Wilde said. "We are well below the national average, and we know that's something we need to improve on."Missouri is looking at new ways to help save new moms. According to a recent report from the state's Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review (PAMR) Board, the number one cause of pregnancy-related deaths was mental health conditions, including substance use disorders."One thing that this report shows is that the highest occurrence of these deaths ...