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Congress Melts Down Over Israel Again

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:01:43 GMT

The House overwhelmingly passed a resolution on Tuesday pledging “the United States will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel” and that Israel is “not a racist or apartheid state.” This week on Deconstructed, Beth Miller, political director of Jewish Voice for Peace Action, joins Ryan Grim to discuss the resolution sparked by recent remarks from Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash. Miller and Grim break down the bipartisan furor to swiftly condemn Jayapal calling Israel “a racist state” and promise unconditional support for the Israeli government, despite its decadeslong campaign to violently force Palestinians off their land.Transcript coming soon. The post Congress Melts Down Over Israel Again appeared first on The Intercept.

Live updates | After missed cut at British Open, Thomas has some work left to make it to Ryder Cup

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:01:43 GMT

THOMAS WITH WORK TO DO AHEAD OF RYDER CUPHOYLAKE, England (AP) — Justin Thomas dug himself a deeper hole ahead of the Ryder Cup by missing the cut at the British Open.Thomas made three birdies in an even-par round of 71 on Friday to end the tournament at 11 over, several shots above the cut line.The poor result prompted Thomas to plan on playing at the 3M Open next week and at the Wyndham Championship after that to try to earn enough points to make it to the postseason.“I want to make the Ryder Cup more than anything,” Thomas said. “I’m probably honestly trying too hard to do it. It reminds me a lot of my first or second year on tour. I’ve tried so hard to make that team for the first time. I’m in a very similar position.”He said he has been “trying to make it easy” on U.S. captain Zach Johnson by getting into the top six and qualifying automatically, “but I seem to not want to do that with my golf.”“(I) have a couple events left to try to get in the playoffs and then make a little ...

Man who shot Fargo officers searched internet for ‘explosive ammo, ‘kill fast’ and for area events with crowds, AG says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:01:43 GMT

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Man who shot Fargo officers searched internet for ‘explosive ammo, ‘kill fast’ and for area events with crowds, AG says.Source

Gunman who ambushed North Dakota police had a ‘binary trigger’ that let him fire rapidly, AG says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:01:43 GMT

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The gunman who ambushed police officers in Fargo, North Dakota, last week had a “binary trigger” that allowed him to fire rapidly, authorities said Friday.The .223-caliber rifle that Mohamad Barakat used in his July 14 attack sounded like an automatic weapon because of how quickly it fired, state Attorney General Drew Wrigley said at a news conference.Barakat killed one officer and wounded two others and a civilian before Zach Robinson, the fourth officer at the scene, shot and killed him as bystanders crouched in fear nearby. Wrigley said Robinson was the “last man standing” between the “horrible events” that Barakat had planned that day.He also said because of how quickly he fired, the wounded officers fell in quick succession. As for motive, Wrigley said Barakat was driven by hate and wanting to kill, and that he wasn’t particular about which group or individual.Barakat briefly trained as an emergency responder at a nearby community college. He had no cri...

With ‘Theater Camp’ and ‘The Bear,’ Molly Gordon is having a moment

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:01:43 GMT

Molly Gordon is having a good summer, professionally speaking. Her directorial debut “ Theater Camp,” which she made with some of her best friends, is in theaters. On the small screen, fans of “The Bear” are falling for her in the popular Hulu show’s second season, too. It’s a moment, by any definition, but for her it still feels a little surreal.“I think I’m still kind of catching up on sleep,” Gordon, 27, told the Associated Press in an interview conducted before SAG-AFTRA joined the WGA to stike for a fair deal. The writer-actor-director has been on a breakneck schedule for about a year. Last summer, she and some of her oldest friends, including Ben Platt, got together in upstate New York to make their loving mockumentary “Theater Camp, ” a comedy about a charming but crumbling kids musical theater camp that’s based on many of their own experiences. She’d spend the next several months rushing to edit their many hours of largely improvised scenes into a coherent and enjoyable film...

Scholastic, Autoliv rise; American Express, CSX fall, Friday, 7/21/2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:01:43 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Friday:Scholastic Corp. (SCHL), up $4.48 to $44.26.The publishing, education and media company beat analysts’ fiscal fourth-quarter earnings forecasts.Autoliv Inc. (ALV), up $10.04 to $103.31.The maker of automotive safety systems reported strong second-quarter financial results.Roper Technologies Inc. (ROP), up $18.23 to $499.82.The industrial equipment maker beat Wall Street’s second-quarter profit and revenue forecasts.American Express Co. (AXP), down $6.03 to $171.08.The credit card issuer is setting aside more money for possible defaults on payments.CSX Corp. (CSX), down $1.19 to $32.52.The railroad’s second-quarter revenue fell short of analysts’ forecasts.Interpublic Group of Cos. (IPG), down $4.66 to $33.26.The marketing and advertising company’s second-quarter revenue fell short of Wall Street forecasts.Sensient Technologies Corp. (SXT), down $3.76 to $65.61.The maker of c...

Ex-network investigative journalist pleads guilty to child pornography charges

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:01:43 GMT

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A former investigative journalist for ABC News pleaded guilty Friday to federal child pornography charges.James Gordon Meek, 53, of Arlington, Virginia, admitted in U.S. District Court in Alexandria that he illegally possessed and transported child pornography. He covered national security issues for the network until he resigned last year.Court papers indicate the investigation began when the FBI received a tip from Dropbox about videos showing the sexual abuse of children in an account associated with Meek.As part of a plea agreement, Meek admitted he used an iPhone to exchange child pornography, including a video showing the sexual abuse of an infant, during a chat session with two other individuals.An FBI affidavit indicates that agents founds dozens of child pornography images and videos when they searched Meek’s home last year, going back to at least 2014.The affidavit says evidence was also seized showing Meek used Snapchat and other apps to press...

Authorities say North Dakota gunman’s “binary trigger” allowed him to fire rapidly; wounded officers fell quickly

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:01:43 GMT

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say North Dakota gunman’s “binary trigger” allowed him to fire rapidly; wounded officers fell quickly.Source

Mohorič sheds happy tears after winning Tour de France 19th stage as Vingegaard protects lead

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:01:43 GMT

POLIGNY, France (AP) — Matej Mohorič edged Kasper Asgreen in a photo finish to win the Tour de France’s 19th stage while defending champion Jonas Vingegaard protected his commanding lead on Friday.Mohorič covered his face as he broke down and sobbed with the confirmation that he finished just ahead of his rival for his third ever stage win. He also fought tears during the award ceremony.The Slovenian rider had already embraced Asgreen after they crossed the line. Asgreen won Thursday’s stage in another sprint finish.Australian cyclist Ben O’Connor was first among the three breakaways to attack for the line but he was overhauled by Mohorič and Asgreen, who seemed to cross at the same time.Both riders were clocked at 3 hours, 31 minutes, 2 seconds. O’Conner was third, 4 seconds behind.Yellow jersey holder Vingegaard finished among his Jumbo-Visma teammates and remained the clear favorite to claim his second Tour victory on Sunday. The Danish rider enjoys a lead of 7 minutes, 35 second...

Daughter, 2 others sentenced for role in Gail Wilson’s murder

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:01:43 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Three people were sentenced for their role in the murder of 81-year-old Gail Wilson, one of them being his adopted daughter, Savannah Wilson.  On July 14, Savannah's boyfriend, Ricardo Perez, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison plus 12 years, according to the District Attorney’s press release.  Gail Wilson ‘finished off’ by daughter’s boyfriend, according to arrest documents Perez’s accomplices, Savannah and Jay Griffith, pled guilty to accessory to a crime and concealing death. In return for their cooperation and testimony, their sentences were much lighter.  Griffith spent 611 days in custody and received five years of probation along with substance abuse and mental health evaluation.  After 445 days in custody, Savannah received seven years of probation with substance abuse and mental health evaluations. While the family offered forgiveness in court during Griffith’s sentencing, they did not extend their...