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Australian government hopes to rush laws that could detain dangerous migrants

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:44 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian government hopes to rush legislation through Parliament on Wednesday that could place behind bars some of the migrants freed after the High Court ruled their indefinite detention was unconstitutional.The Senate on Tuesday passed draft legislation that would create so-called community safety orders.Immigration Minister Andrew Giles would be able to apply to a judge to imprison migrants with criminal records for violent or sexual offenses because they pose an unacceptable risk to the public.“We’ve already begun preparations to ensure that we can do all that we can as quickly as we can.” Giles told reporters.Giles declined to say how many of the 148 freed migrants who for various reasons can’t be deported might be detained under community safety orders.Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil urged opposition lawmakers not to delay the legislation passing the House of Representatives on Wednesday by proposing amendments that could be unconstitutional...

2 planes clip wings while taxiing at O'Hare

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:44 GMT

CHICAGO — Two airplanes at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport clipped wings while taxiing to their gates on Tuesday evening, city officials say.According to the Chicago Department of Aviation, two aircraft made contact while taxiing just before 7:30 p.m. Both planes were operated by regional carriers who fly under the United Express name.A spokesperson for SkyWest, one of the regional carriers involved, later confirmed that the two plane's wingtips made contact during a slow taxi after the SkyWest jet arrived at the airport. Vinyl record shops report surge in burglaries, shoplifting Officials say nobody was injured in during the collision and both planes proceeded to their gates and all passengers were able to get off the plane without issue. According to SkyWest, maintenance teams are inspecting the aircraft for damage.

Using radiation from the inside out to target cancer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:44 GMT

CHICAGO — A novel way to target metastatic cancer is using radiation from the inside out.It's called theranostics – a radioactive molecule offering a double disease punch simultaneously; first highlighting then killing cancer that's spread throughout the body. It's not a cure, but the last-chance therapy may lessen the pain while adding months to patients' lives.Loyola University Health System’s nuclear medicine physician Dr Robert Wagner says the treatment is designed for patients with no other options.“The goal is to harm the cancer and not harm you,” he said. “Usually get patients after regular chemo fails.”The cancer that started in Restituto Vergara’s prostate had spread throughout his body. That didn’t stop the active 77-year-old from seeking out a treatment that would give him more time with his family.“When I first came here the doctor said, ‘There is nothing we can do for you,’” he said. “Throughout the treatment, I felt very good, very good.” Recent from Med Watch: Local...

Cloudiest December 1-5 in the 71 years since 1952

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:44 GMT

Wednesday's chill gives way to October-level Pacific air Thursday/Friday with late week highs near 60 degrees — central U.S. weekend storm threat being monitoredWGN WEATHER HEADLINESA MINOR SNOW SYSTEM HAS TRAVERSED THE AREA TUESDAY MORNINGA MINOR SNOW SYSTEM has traversed the area Tuesday morning producing official snow tallies of a trace at O'Hare, 0.1" Midway and 0.3" at the National Weather Service Forecast Office at Romeoville.Its snow has fallen with temps at or just above freezing — so this hasn't produced significant morning commute issues. The most significant snow tally reported by COCRAHS volunteer observers have been 2.4" 5 miles NNW of Belvidere. Other reports have been significantly lighter — and the greatest totals have occurred away from the city and its close-in suburbs — and even those have been modest.Weather radar snapshot at 9am CST Tuesday courtesy of Penn State MeteorologyTRUE COLOR TUESDAY MORNING GOES WEATHER SATELLITE image showing the disturbance behind th...

'I just ran across the aisle': Fans recall helping man who died at Kings-Pelicans game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:44 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — A fan died after having a medical emergency at the Sacramento Kings' home game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, according to officials. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office identified the man who died as 34-year-old Gregorio Florez Breedlove.Moments before paramedics responded to the Golden 1 Center, one group of fans helped Breedlove up the stairs where paramedics could try to save his life. Colin Hawley and John Wenger were with a few friends when they noticed an usher rushing down the stairs during the first quarter to help a man sitting four seats to their left. Their instincts to help the man kicked in.  Parents of young Chiefs fan wearing headdress threaten to sue Deadspin “I just ran across the aisle and kind of grabbed him by the waist and picked him up, and we had one paramedic that was on top. And I think there were some behind me,” Hawley said.“I remember turning to my left, and there was a guy a few rows back. I was li...

Sheriff: Suspect in Austin shooting spree tied to possible double homicide in Bexar County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:44 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Bexar County Sheriff's Office said the suspect arrested in an Austin shooting spree that spanned multiple locations -- where multiple people were killed and two law enforcement officers were injured -- could also be tied to a possible double homicide in Bexar County, near San Antonio. RELATED: Suspect arrested, linked to south Austin homicide and officer shootings In a briefing Tuesday night, Sheriff Javier Salazar said Austin law enforcement reached out and asked about a residence in Bexar County that may have been tied to the suspect. He said when deputies arrived they found two bodies inside the home. "It's a pretty grizzly crime scene in there," Salazar said.The people found inside the home are believed to be in their 50's, Salazar said. He described the suspect as being roughly 30 but could not provide more information about the relationship between the victims and suspect."There are more than enough indicators that it is a double homicide, but we just d...

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson on dropping police indictments, mending relationship between city hall and APD

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:44 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Indictments against 17 Austin police officers tied to protests in 2020 will be dismissed, the Travis County District Attorney’s office and the City of Austin announced Monday. Thousands of people rallied in Austin in 2020, following the death of George Floyd and Mike Ramos, concerned about police violence. During those demonstrations, some officers fired “less lethal rounds,” sometimes called “beanbag rounds,” which left many bruised and bloodied. Grand juries indicted 21 officers for their use of force. The officers who had their indictments dismissed will be allowed back on duty. MORE: District attorney drops 17 police officer indictments tied to 2020 protests KXAN’s Jennifer Sanders sat down with Austin Mayor Kirk Watson to discuss why the city made this decision and what work is being done to improve the relationship between the city and the Austin Police Department. Below is a transcript of Sanders and the mayor’s conversation, edited for brevity and clar...

Wild douse Flames to improve to 4-0 since coaching change

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:44 GMT

CALGARY, Alberta — Whatever John Hynes and the Wild are cooking up, it seems to be sticking to the ribs.Minnesota Wild forward Brandon Duhaime, center, shoves Calgary Flames defenseman Ilya Solovyov, right, as goalie Daniel Vladar follows the play during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)Matt Boldy scored two goals, and Marcus Foligno scored his first goal since Oct. 26 as Minnesota extended its record under new head coach Hynes to 4-0 with a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday at Scotiabank Saddledome.It’s Minnesota’s first four-game winning streak since Feb. 26-March 4 last season and a good start to a four-game trip that continues Thursday and Friday at Vancouver and Edmonton, respectively, before finishing Sunday in Seattle.Filip Gustavsson stopped 28 shots, and Mats Zuccarello extended his points streak to 10 games with an assist on a Kirill Kaprizov goal just 45 seconds into th...

DFLer Bianca Virnig wins special election for vacant Dakota County House seat

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:44 GMT

Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate Bianca Virnig won a three-way special election Tuesday for a vacant state House seat in the south Twin Cities suburbs.Virnig, a member of the Rosemount-Apple Valley Eagan school board, will represent Dakota County’s House District 52B in the upcoming legislative session. She received 58% of the vote, according to unofficial results Tuesday night.Mendota Heights Republican Cynthia Lonnquist got 41% of the vote and Eagan Libertarian Charles Kuchlenz received about 1%.Voters cast more than 6,600 ballots, according to initial results from the Secretary of State.With Virnig’s victory, the DFL will preserve its 70-64 majority in the state House of Representatives.House District 52B includes Eagan and Mendota Heights. The seat opened after Rep. Ruth Richardson, DFL-Mendota Heights, resigned from her seat in September. During her five years in the House, she was a key sponsor of paid family and medical leave legislation, which after years of effort be...

VA apologizes for delay in pension checks to local veteran, restores benefits

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS – After months of delays over missing Army pension checks and turning to FOX 2 for help, a St. Louis couple says the Veterans Affair Department has finally come through.Val Kovac and her husband, Army veteran Michael Martin Kovac, can finally breathe a sigh of relief after months of frustration. Val contacted FOX 2 after the couple hadn’t received Michael’s pension check in five months.The couple lives in an assisted living center in south St. Louis and needs that money for essentials.One day after sharing their story with the public, FOX 2 got a U.S. Senator involved for good measure. On Tuesday, the VA admitted its mistake and agreed to make good with the Kovacs.“I'm flabbergasted! I'm so excited! I can't believe that you got this accomplished in such a short amount of time!” Val said.FOX 2 contacted the VA facility at Jefferson Barracks in south St. Louis County. They coordinated with their counterparts in Washington, D.C. In addition, we reached out to U.S. Senator Eri...