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White House says its working to ease escalating tensions in the Middle East

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:20:41 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - The White House says it's working to soothe escalating tensions in the Middle East following the killing of a senior Hamas official in Lebanon.  The Biden administration remains concerned the war in Gaza could spread after a drone strike Tuesday took out a top Hamas leader in Lebanon."The message remains the same…we continue to believe it is not in Hezbollah's interest just as it is not in Israel's interest to escalate this conflict, " said Matthew Miller, State Department spokesman.The Biden administration says it does not have any information tying Israel to the strike and had no advanced warnings.However, Hezbollah, a Hamas ally in Lebanon, calls the strike a crime that “will never pass without response and punishment.”Israel's military did not take credit for the attack but said it was on high alert as it continues its campaign inside Gaza.The administration also pushed back on any suggestion the US. and Israel were involved in two bombings in Iran.  ...

USA Boxing adds trans athlete policy to rulebook

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:20:41 GMT

(NewsNation) — Updates to USA Boxing's rulebook have sparked criticism over the federation’s policy regarding transgender athletes.The policy was written in 2022 but added to the federation’s rulebook this week. It’s based on the November 2021 International Committee Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity and Sex Variations. That framework allows the international federation for each sport to determine transgender athletes' eligibility.“Since boxing’s IF has not determined transgender eligibility and boxing is considered a combat sport, USA Boxing’s overriding objective is the safety of all boxers and fair competition between all boxers,” USA Boxing wrote in an August 2022 release. Single $842.4 million Powerball ticket sold in Michigan Per the federation’s policy, minors must compete as the gender assigned to them at birth.A normal range of testosterone for adult boxers is considered more than 10 nanomoles per liter (nmol/L) for ma...

APD releases video footage from 6th Street shooting involving officers

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:20:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, the Austin Police Department released body-worn camera footage from officers involved in a Dec. 16 shooting in downtown Austin. Per APD policy, videos related to shootings involving officers must be released within 10 business days. RELATED | One killed, three injured in officer-involved shooting on 6th Street The officers involved in the incident were identified as ­­­­Corpral Allegretti, Detective Bell and Officer Golding. The officers were placed on administrative duty after the incident pending the outcome of an internal investigation, according to APD.APD released surveillance video, body camera video from three officers and audio from police radio traffic on its YouTube Wednesday. RELATED | 6th Street shooting suspect fired at officers, refused to be pat down trying to enter bar, records show On Dec. 16, APD said one person died and three bystanders were hurt after a shooting in the 200 block of East Sixth Street.Police said the incident start...

Another storm approaches, bringing morning fog then evening rain on Thursday

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:20:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An El Niño-like weather pattern has finally taken hold in the new year as a southern storm track is steering yet another storm into Texas late Thursday, then another rain-making storm on Monday.Much of the area picked up 1-2" of beneficial rain from the storm system earlier this week that has now cleared the area. Camp Mabry picked up 1.28" Tuesday -- nearly half of the normal monthly rain total in January (2.64"). Updated rainfall totals NEW: 2023 was Austin's hottest year on record As the next storm approaches, moisture increases overnight that may lead to areas of dense fog at sunrise Thursday. Drivers who encounter thick fog should slow down and use low-beam headlights.Cloudy, cool weather is in the forecast all day as the next storm system approaches. Light drizzle begins to develop late Thursday evening, then widespread mainly light rain is expected Thursday night into early Friday morning.While welcome, this storm system's rainfall expectations are gener...

Biden administration sues Texas as US Speaker visits border

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:20:41 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The Department of Justice announced Wednesday afternoon it filed a lawsuit against Texas over its contentious new border security law, accusing the state of infringing on federal authority and empowering local police to unconstitutionally arrest suspected illegal immigrants.Last week, federal authorities threatened to sue to block Senate Bill 4 if Gov. Greg Abbott did not assure them the state will not enforce the law by Jan. 3.According to the complaint filed in an Austin federal court, the feds argue, "Texas’s Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) creates purported state immigration crimes for unlawful entry and unlawful reentry, permits state judges and magistrates to order the removal of noncitizens from the country, and mandates that state officials carry out those removal orders. But Texas cannot run its own immigration system. Its efforts, through SB 4, intrude on the federal government’s exclusive authority to regulate the entry and removal of noncitizens, frustrate the U...

Texas declares January Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:20:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced Wednesday that January would be recognized as Human Trafficking Prevention Month within the state.Several state-run programs and initiatives are available as a means to educate and support human trafficking prevention efforts, including:HHSC's Human Trafficking Resource Center: Helps assist with and fund efforts centered on ending human trafficking statewide. Those who've experienced human trafficking can utilize the center to access necessary resources, while the center also offers human trafficking prevention training opportunities for health care providers. "Stop Human Trafficking" specialty license plate: The license plate series was launched in 2023 as a means of raising awareness surrounding human trafficking and to remind residents to support suspicious activity to the Texas Department of Public Safety via the iWatchTexas community reporting system. Sales from the license plates bene...

Lawmakers return to Albany for the legislative session

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:20:41 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---The New York State Capitol is back to business as usual. Wednesday marked the start of the 2024 legislative session.Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins spoke on the floor of the Senate, saying among the issues they need to tackle this year is affordablity for New Yorkers."The most significant cost burden facing our constituents today is housing," explained Stewart-Cousins. "The soaring cost of living in New York, threatens the very essence of New York State identity."Stewart-Cousins said it’s time to develop a comprehensive plan that protects tenants as well as building new affordable housing. In the Assembly, Speaker Carl Heastie shared a similar sentiment."On our path to make New York more affordable, we need to assure housing is within reach for all," said Heastie. "It’s not an understatement to say that housing, or more importantly, the lack of affordable housing is one of the biggest issues facing this state."Fighting climate change and transit...

Local school avoids potential overdose with narcan training 

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:20:41 GMT

WATERFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A frightening national trend has hit youth in the Capital District. A situation at a local school is highlighting the need for school staff to be prepared for vape related opioid overdoses. The Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District avoided a potential overdose on Dec. 18 at the JR./SR. High School. Superintendent Michael Healey credits his staff for their quick actions. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Our school resource officer and our emergency response team responded. We placed a call to 911. We had local law-enforcement and emergency responders assist,” said Healey.He gave kudos to the staff because they exercised the training they had received months prior.“We spent time this year training our staff on narcan and how to use it, how to administer it, and we are just fortunate that we did because it probably saved a life in this situation. I don’t want to say probably I think it actually ...

Amsterdam offers curbside Christmas tree pickups

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:20:41 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Amsterdam will collect Christmas trees from January 8 to 31. All lights and decorations must be removed, or the tree will not be collected. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Department of Public Works requests that trees be left on curbs. Trees should not be placed in bags.Residents who miss the January deadline can call (518) 841-4337 or (518) 841-4320. Trees can be collected after January 31 as a bulk pickup with a $5 fee.

Two arrested after allegedly crashing stolen car

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:20:41 GMT

PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two suspects were arrested after allegedly crashing a stolen vehicle on December 30. Justin T. Bumpers, 28, of Brooklyn, and Jada A. Joseph, 23, of Poughkeepsie, were arraigned in the town of East Fishkill Court. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! State Police were notified of a stolen Toyota Rav4 traveling north on the Taconic State Parkway at around 12:15 a.m. Troopers located the vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop.The driver, Bumpers, failed to comply and drove away. He reportedly struck a rock embankment while driving on the east shoulder of the parkway, severely damaging the front right wheel. Bumpers lost control of the vehicle and struck the pursuing police vehicle. He then attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended. Joseph reportedly stayed in the vehicle. Police say the two had 0.7 grams of crack cocaine and 0.8 grams of cocaine. Bumpers was also found to possess counterfei...