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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife separating after 18 years of marriage

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:12 GMT

By ROB GILLIES (Associated Press)TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie, are separating after 18 years of marriage.The two said in statements posted on Instagram that they made the decision after “many meaningful and difficult conversations.” A statement from the prime minister’s office said they both have signed a legal separation agreement. Trudeau, the 51-year-old scion of one of Canada’s most famous politicians, was sworn into office in 2015. Sophie Trudeau is a former model and TV host. The couple were married in 2005. Together, they brought star power to the prime minister’s office and appeared in the pages of Vogue magazine. They have three children, 15-year-old Xavier, 14-year-old Ella-Grace and 9-year-old Hadrien.“As always, we remain a close family with deep love and respect for each other and for everything we have built and will continue to build,” the two said on Instagram.An official fa...

Man arrested after string of attacks in North County

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:12 GMT

VISTA, Calif. -- A man suspected of attacking his parents, the neighbor and their dog on Wednesday is in law enforcement custody, authorities said.The incident occurred just before 6 a.m. at a home in the 1300 block of Via Christina, Sgt. Marcello Orsini with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department (SDSO) said in a news release.Authorities received a call about a man who reportedly choked his mother multiple times and punched his father in the face."The suspect then got on top of his father and choked him while covering his mouth to prevent him from breathing," Orsini said. Man dies after stabbing near freeway on-ramp After the physical altercation with his father, the suspect left the home and broke into a neighbor's house, according to law enforcement. He then attacked a small dog and go into a fight with the neighbor, per SDSO. Deputies arrested 49-year-old Barry Knowlton, who faces charges of attempted murder, felony elder abuse, burglary and cruelty to animals, Orsini said....

NASA completes first manned crew recovery

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:12 GMT

SAN DIEGO - After completing a series of recovery tests for the crewed Artemis II Mission splashdown off of our San Diego Coast, FOX 5 got a firsthand look at the new test version of NASA's Orion Spacecraft at Naval Base San Diego. On Tuesday, crews completed their mission, marking the very first recovery test of an actual manned crew aboard a test version of the Orion Capsule. In this test, the team staged how they will extract the four astronauts, including the first woman and person of color to land on the moon after landing in the Pacific Ocean. “We have never done crew training...and have never been able to test it," shared Lili Villarreal, who is the director of NASA Landing and Recovery. That is, until now. Four sailors acted as "stand-ins" this week to help simulate just how to recover the crew following their nine-to-ten-day journey up, up, and away, all part of the first moon voyage in 52 years. A voyage coming to an end 30 nautical miles away from America's Finest City. ...

Hundreds voice concerns about accessibility over impending High Park changes

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:12 GMT

Hundreds of people turned out Wednesday night to voice their concerns over what they’re calling accessibility issues due to impending changes at High Park. Work aimed at improving visitor access and roads at the popular west end park began this week as part of the ‘High Park Movement Strategy’ that was approved by city council back in May. Among the changes being made are moving the main vehicle entrance from Bloor Street West to Parkside Drive and High Park Boulevard; making West Road and parts of Colborne Lodge Drive car-free at all times; and reducing the park’s 560 parking spaces by 60 per cent while creating designated pick-up/drop-off spaces near main destinations.But some of the changes are not going over well with area residents and those who utilize the park.Eleanor was one of the hundreds who turned out to show her support to keep the park as it is. The 81-year-old uses a walker to get around and says coming to the park will be nearly impossible wit...

'Come Out to Wrigley Field' song gets a second life

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:12 GMT

CHICAGO — A song written more than a half-century ago got a second debut Wednesday evening at Gallagher Way.It is a song that could have easily slipped away but thanks perhaps to the baseball Gods, it is now enjoying a second life in the second city North Side. More Chicago Cubs coverage Entitled "Come Out to Wrigley Field," a jazz-inspired written some 60-yeas-ago by Pasquale "PJ" Panico on the accordion, and his buddy, Paul Geallis, was performed Wednesday by well-known Chicago vocalist and Panico family friend Sam Fazio.Panico lived to 95. A retired streets and sanitation worker, he grew up a White Sox fan in the Little Italy neighborhood but later moved north to Addison and Clark.He was a serious musician on the side shortly before he passed his grandson.Rob Sarwark was getting his things in order for safekeeping and there, among some of his grandpa's stuff, he found an old '78 record simply labeled "Cubs demo."He put it aside and played it for the first time at grandpa's wake...

Parts of U.S. Capitol locked down amid report of threat

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:12 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Parts of the U.S. Capitol were under lockdown Wednesday as Capitol Police responded to what was thought to be an active shooter threat. "We found no confirmation that there was an active shooter," said Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger. It is now believed to be a bogus call, Manger said. "The original caller to MPD, the call just bounces back," Manger said. "They've tried a couple times and comes back with a different location every time."He said the call came at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, saying there was an active shooter in the Senate Hart Building. Within seconds, Capitol Police responded and soon had 200 officers moving floor to floor throughout the building. "We've had the advantage of having trained for this over the last couple of years," Manger said. "We had a very quick response to this."Senate staff sheltered in place while officers went door-to-door, allowing people to leave, but not to enter. "We were told to stay in there until we got further instruction...

Even as sections of the country have broiled, Chicago has enjoyed very comfortable temps this week

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:12 GMT

This is a trend which should continue the remainder of the work week with moderate humidities—but a weather system coming together in the Rockies is eastbound and is headed toward Chicago setting stage for active thunderstorms capable of downpours and possible severe weather toward SundayHere are graphics which look at the comfortable summer weather which has graced the Chicago area this week--and others which indicate how the late weekend storms are to come together.Satellite imagery Wednesday was tracking its shower and t-storm development in the Rockies. Atmospheric moisture projections have MUGGY 70-deg dew point air sweeping into the Chicago area—moist air which is to grow unstable as cooler air arrives and a jet stream disturbance arrive at the upper levels as early at Saturday night—but will become a potentially prolific storm cluster producer Sunday and Sunday night with scattered storms which could spill over into MondaySET-UP FALLING INTO PLACE FOR SUNDAY STORMS — JET STRE...

Sarkisian praises passing game following 1st day of Texas Longhorns fall camp

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:12 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns officially began fall camp Wednesday, and according to head coach Steve Sarkisian, it was a great first day for the quarterbacks.Starter Quinn Ewers, along with backups Maalik Murphy and Arch Manning, all made progress in their respective ways, Sarkisian said. MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newsletters"Quinn had one of the better practices he's had since I've been here," Sarkisian said. "Maalik and Arch took strides from spring to training camp and I was proud of the work they did."Sarkisian won't really know how far any of his players have come until they are going full speed in full pads, but was still pleased with how Ewers maneuvered in and out of the pocket. Sarkisian called it "a clean practice," for Ewers, saying he went to his check downs when he needed to and didn't force the ball downfield."The ball was coming out timely, and when we...

Capital Region reacts to Raise the Age Law

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:12 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Money Gang Youth Empowerment Corporation Program is a mentorship program ran by Dontie S. Mitchell. He was granted clemency for armed robbery he committed as a 17-year-old. The program is designed to reach troubled youth and intervene before a life of crime can develop. Albany man who was granted clemency now facing housing challenges “Because I identify with being one of those kids and that’s one of the reasons why they end up going, you know, down that direction because they don't have constant adult supervision,” said Mitchell.He tells NEWS10 some of the situations these kids come from and how it could lead to bad choices.“A lot of kids come from the impoverished communities and dysfunctional families Etc. and you're basically throwing them into a situation where you expect them to just figure it out from right or wrong you might logically know the difference, but your circumstances don't really help you make the proper decisions” Mitchell says consisten...

Police video shows quick resolution to pursuit involving child

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:12 GMT

ST. ANN, Mo. – License plate readers and police communication led to the safe ending of a stolen car pursuit, which also involved a child in the car.The chase ended near Natural Bridge and Goodfellow, where two police jurisdictions not only worked together, but also tapped into new technology in order to track the stolen car as safely as possible.The pursuit ended with no reported injuries, even though police found a four-year-old child, unbuckled, in the back of the suspect’s car.It started with a frantic 911 call from a woman just minutes earlier from a St. Ann Quik Trip. She said her car had been stolen, with her son inside. Cardinals superfan charged with joining Capitol riot in red face paint, Trump hat Police only had a plate to go on, which St. Ann Police Lt. Monica Ruelas says was entered into the license plate reader system.“Officers are not going to give up,” Lt. Ruelas said. “…especially for the safety of the child in this case. We were told the child was in danger.”The...