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Iraq urges countries to repatriate their citizens from camp housing families of extremist IS group

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:22 GMT

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq urged countries on Monday to repatriate their citizens from a sprawling camp in Syria housing tens of thousands linked to the extremist Islamic State group, saying it has become a “source for terrorism.”The statements were made during a conference in Baghdad discussing al-Hol camp in northeast Syria. Iraqi officials, the U.N. representative in Iraq, some members of the international coalition fighting IS and ambassadors of several countries were present.Al-Hol Camp — named after a town near the Iraqi border — is an open wound left by Syria’s 12-year conflict. Tens of thousands of people were taken to the facility after the extremist group’s defeat in Syria in March 2019.The camp holds about 51,000 people, the vast majority women and children, including the wives, widows and other family members of IS militants, mostly Syrians and Iraqis. There are also around 8,000 women and children from 60 other nationalities who live in a part of the camp known as the An...

Biden to undergo root canal, will miss collegiate athletics event at White House

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:22 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is undergoing a root canal after experiencing some dental pain – a procedure that will take him out of commission for at least one public event on Monday. Biden’s personal physician, Kevin O’Connor, said in a memo released by the White House that Biden reported the pain in his lower right premolar on Sunday. The president had an initial root canal that day, and he “tolerated the procedure well” with no complications, O’Connor said. On Monday morning, Biden had “further discomfort” in his mouth, which O’Connor said was expected. An endodontal specialty team from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center will complete Biden’s root canal at the White House. He was scheduled to appear at College Athlete Day on the South Lawn at the White House, which hosts NCAA champions from various men’s and women’s sports from the 2022-2023 season. Vice President Kamala Harris will instead attend in Biden’s place...

Mayor Johnson speaks at Chicago Fire Department graduation

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:22 GMT

CHICAGO — A Chicago Fire Department (CFD) graduation took place Monday morning. Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the newest department members during his first CFD graduation as mayor.Watch Johnson's full remarks in the video above. Here’s how billions in COVID relief funds were stolen or wasted

CPD Search: Man in connection to homicide in Greater Grand Crossing

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:22 GMT

CHICAGO -- Chicago police are seeking to identify a man in connection to a homicide that left a 41-year-old man dead in Greater Grand Crossing Thursday.The Chicago Police Department released footage of the possible individual in connection to a homicide that took place in the 7600 block of St. Lawrence Avenue around 11:37 p.m.A 41-year-old man was discovered with a gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Police said the man was believed to be tall, last seen wearing light-colored jeans, white gym shoes and a dark colored coat. The incident is under investigation and if any information related to the homicide is recovered, contact detectives at (312)-747-8271.

Affidavit: 23-year-old man shot, killed woman after calling her a gay slur

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:22 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 12, 2023CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) -- An affidavit obtained by KXAN revealed details surrounding a shooting at a Circle K gas station in Cedar Park that left one person dead last week. Akira Ross, 24 died in the shooting. Bradley Stanford, 23, was charged with murder in her death. PREVIOUS: Cedar Park Police charge man with murder in Circle K shooting KXAN is working to find attorney information for Stanford. This story will be updated with more information as it becomes available.Prior to the shooting, a “verbal exchange” occurred in the gas station parking lot at 12020 North FM 620 between Stanford and Ross, according to Cedar Park Police. Two witnesses who were with Ross told police what happened, which was detailed in the affidavit. According to the affidavit, one of the witnesses was Ross's girlfriend. When they arrived at the gas station, Ross and her girlfriend were in a small argument over a pizza ...

Twins await decision on television fate with Bally Sports North

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:22 GMT

Twins television broadcasts are in a holding pattern. And it’s likely to remain that way for more than a month as the franchise awaits a decision on their TV future for the remainder of this season.After two days of testimony, a federal bankruptcy judge ruled earlier this month that Diamond Sports Group, which operates Bally Sports, must pay the Twins — and the three other teams in the lawsuit — the entire value of their previously-agreed-upon contracts.The media company, which previously had paid the Twins 75 percent of its first payment, which was due in April, has now fulfilled the remainder of that payment. Now it has to decide whether or not to make the second payment, which is due on July 1, to continue broadcasting games through the remainder of this season or to sever ties with the Twins.In total, the Twins are owed $58.4 million from Diamond Sports to telecast games this season, with another fee for the rights to stream those telecasts to their subscribers. The Twins’ telev...

Troy's Summer Square concert lineup announced

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:22 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall has announced the lineup for its free Summer Square outdoor concert series. The series kicks off on July 8 and runs every Saturday through August 26. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! LineupJuly 8: Dust Bowl Faeries. A fusion of circus, post-punk, gypsy, and psyche-folk music.July 15: Bronte Roman. A pop vocalist who performs Jazz ballads.July 22: Carol Daggs. Jazz pianist and vocalist.July 29: Julia Alsarraf. Contemporary folk and indie pop/rock singer and instrumentalist.August 5: Ida Mae Specker. Fiddler, folk singer, and songwriter.August 12: Triskele. The Capital Region's all-women Irish band.August 19: Aiva & Hayley. Singer-songwriters from Latham performing covers from different genres and original songs.August 26: Jeanne O'Connor Quartet.  Pop, Latin, and R&B voalist.Each concert starts at 6 p.m. in the Music Hall courtyard at 30 2nd Street. Attendees can...

Albany airport first in nation to receive accessibility accreditation

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:22 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany International Airport announced they’ve received the new Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation. They’re the first airport in the country and only the fourth in the world to receive the accreditation. The airport met the Airports Council International's highest-level standards for airport accessibility. The airport has worked to implement better staff training, dog therapy, and designated parts of their building to be more accessible for anyone with disabilities. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “This is an ongoing commitment and as we move forward with the exciting new development plans for expanding our terminal, we are going to ensure that design and future planning meets the needs of those who have disabilities and are traveling through our airport," Philip Calderone, CEO, said. Calderone said the airport’s future redesign will include a sensory room and increased break spaces before and ...

Who's cooking at Lake George Restaurant Week

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:22 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Something good is cooking in the village of Lake George. Lake George Restaurant Week returns this week, with 15 area restaurants offering prix-fixe meals using local ingredients. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The week of good eats has begun, and a full list of participating restaurants has been released. Each restaurant offers a three-course menu for $35, and all have been challenged to use local ingredients in their offerings. Those who come to taste can fill in a survey to vote for their favorite.“We will be highlighting New York-made ingredients throughout this promotion, aiming to spotlight the connection between New York producers and local restaurants to showcase the value of supporting small business and community connections,” said Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Gina Mintzer. "We’re hoping visitors and locals will take advantage of this great value as well ...

State Senate confirms McDonald as NY health commissioner

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:22 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On June 10, the State Senate confirmed Dr. James McDonald as the New York health commissioner. McDonald was appointed as acting commissioner on January 1 after Dr. Mary Bassett resigned from the position. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! McDonald was nominated by Governor Kathy Hochul to serve permanently as commissioner on March 24. Before working for the NYS Department of Health, he served in a variety of roles with the Rhode Island Department of Health. Following his confirmation, McDonald stated “It is the honor of a lifetime to be confirmed as the 18th New York State Health Commissioner. I want to thank Governor Hochul and the State Senate for the trust they have placed in me in this important role. There are few things more important to people than their own health. My goal as the health commissioner is to do all I can to empower New Yorkers to live healthier lives, eliminate health dispariti...