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GOP’s Jim Jordan fails again to win vote to become House speaker and colleagues seek other options

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:42:52 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Jim Jordan failed again Wednesday on a crucial second ballot to become House speaker, the hard-fighting ally of Donald Trump losing even more GOP colleagues who are refusing to give him the gavel.Next steps were highly uncertain as angry, frustrated Republicans looked at other options. A bipartisan group of lawmakers floated an extraordinary plan — to give the interim speaker pro tempore, Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., more power to reopen the immobilized House and temporarily conduct routine business.What was clear was that Jordan’s path to become House speaker was almost certainly lost. He was opposed by 22 Republicans, two more than he lost in first round voting the day before. No further votes Wednesday were scheduled. “We’ll keep talking to members, keep working on it,” Jordan, a founding member of the hard-right Freedom Caucus, said after the vote, vowing to stay in the race. The House came to another abrupt standstill, stuck now 15...

Single dad and former Marine ‘grunt’ running Marine Corps Marathon’s 50K knows all about overcoming adversity

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:42:52 GMT

While thousands will run the 26.2 miles of the Marine Corps Marathon in D.C., there are some who will tack on some additional miles and run 50 kilometers.Former Marine Phil Pinti is accustomed to taking in a little bit more both on the racecourse and in life. And, he’s no stranger to the twists and turns of both.“Slow is smooth and smooth is fast” is the main piece of advice that Pinti would give to many new runners who will attempt the Marine Corps Marathon for the first time.That means slowing everything down, including our breathing, and taking stock of what’s around you, especially the other people running the race with you.“You realize that it’s ultimately not just about yourself; you’re a part of this running community,” Pinti said during a video chat — his running medals can be seen in the background.Pinti said the marathon is not just about running for him; it’s about courage, commitment and overcoming adversity.In 2016, Pinti’...

Teens accused of taking photo after rock-throwing death to stand trial for murder

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:42:52 GMT

GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) — Three young men charged in the death of a 20-year-old driver who was hit in the head by a rock that crashed through her windshield will stand trial on murder and other charges, a judge ruled Wednesday.After a hearing on evidence gathered by investigators, 1st Judicial District Judge Christopher Zenisek said there was enough at this stage to prosecute Joseph Koenig, Nicholas Karol-Chik and Zachary Kwak for first-degree murder in the death of Alexa Bartell on April 19. Denver dog becomes ill, tests positive for meth after walk in RiNo The judge also ruled there was enough evidence to prosecute the men for attempted murder in connection with the cases of six other vehicles that were also hit by rocks the same night. Three people suffered minor injuries in those incidents.Koenig and Karol-Chick, both 19, also will be tried with attempted murder and attempted assault for allegedly throwing a landscaping statue at a car with a family inside on April 1. Kwa...

After lull, bird flu confirmed in Colorado backyard flock

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:42:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Bird flu killed most of a backyard chicken flock in Colorado, a federal lab confirmed, as officials warned of a rise in the disease during migratory season.The new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in Weld County after 20 of the flock's 24 chickens died, according to the Colorado Department of Agriculture. The rest of the chickens were euthanized.The chickens were exposed to sick and dying wild geese."Unfortunately, as we see the fall movement of migratory birds through the United States, including Colorado, we are beginning to see HPAI cases increase again,” Colorado State Veterinarian Dr. Maggie Baldwin said in a statement. Deadly bird flu reappears in US commercial poultry flocks in Utah and South Dakota The disease was confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratory."We will continue to work with commercial poultry and egg producers as well as backyard flock owners to ensure they adhere to strict b...

Missing kayaker's body recovered from Bowles Reservoir

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:42:52 GMT

Update: At approximately 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, Lakewood Police and West Metro Fire Rescue recovered the body of a 67-year-old man from Bowles Reservoir. Officials have not released his name, pending official identification from the Jefferson County Coroner's Office.LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) -- West Metro Fire Rescue responded to Bowles Reservoir, near Marston Lake in Lakewood, on the report of a missing person and overturned boat.According to authorities on Tuesday, a person is missing from the neighborhood and a boat was visibly overturned in the water. No witnesses have reported seeing anyone enter the water. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The West Metro Fire Rescue dive team was searching the water. The South Metro Fire Rescue team was assisting and Colorado Parks and Wildlife was assisting with an underwater camera.Crews conduct a recovery mission for a missing kayaker at Bowles Reservoir in Lakewood, Colorado, on Oct. 17, 2023. (KDVR)Crews con...

‘I’m very lucky to be here’: Personal trainer says 2 carjacked him outside gym in Miami

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:42:52 GMT

A trip to a gym in Miami took a terrifying turn for a personal trainer who said he was carjacked at gunpoint shortly after he finished a workout with a client.Speaking with 7News on Wednesday, Raumar Hernandez shared his account of the tense moments when he found himself staring at the barrel of a gun. “At first, I believed it was a prank,” he said.But what Hernandez faced while he was putting air in his car’s tires was no joke.“Next thing I know, they were yelling and screaming at me to give them my keys, give them my wallet,” he said.The victim said he was robbed at gunpoint by two subjects who took his keys and his wallet, Tuesday morning. “They started to search my pockets,” he said, “and they said, ‘Get in the gym.’ I walked away, they got in the car and drove off.”The carjacking happened Tuesday morning outside the KO Zone off Northwest 54th Street.“I’m very lucky to be here right now,” Hernandez said.City of Miami Police u...

An ‘exciting’ glioblastoma study: Boston researchers create virus that can effectively target the aggressive brain cancer

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:42:52 GMT

Could a virus treatment designed by Boston researchers be the key to treating the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma?Brigham and Women’s Hospital scientists report that they have created a cancer-attacking virus that can effectively target glioblastoma. The oncolytic virus treatment extended survival for patients with recurrent glioblastoma, especially among patients with pre-existing viral antibodies.The virus can infect cancer cells and stimulate an anti-tumor immune response, according to the researchers.“Almost no immunotherapies for GBM have been able to increase immune infiltration to these tumors, but the virus studied here provoked a very reactive immune response with infiltration of tumor-killing T-cells,” said corresponding author E. Antonio Chiocca, chair of the BWH Department of Neurosurgery.“That’s hard to do with GBM, so our findings are exciting and give us hope for our next steps,” Chiocca added.This Phase I, first-in-human trial...

Franklin teen missing from home for more than a week

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:42:52 GMT

It’s been more than a week since 15-year-old Franklin resident Jazlyn Rodrigues went missing.Rodrigues was last seen leaving her house at 200 Woodview Way on Oct. 10 around 7 p.m., according to the Franklin Police Department.Jazlyn “Jazzy” Mia Rodrigues “is a beautiful, loving, and very smart girl,” her mother, Jessica Negron, said in a statement released Tuesday. “She loves to draw and paint, but most importantly, she loves school. It is very unlike her to miss school, but she has for one week now. Something is very wrong.”“I am desperate to find my daughter and I am begging for your help,” she continued. “Please continue to share her picture, distribute flyers, and spread the word to everyone you come in contact with.”The Franklin PD said in two statements since she went missing that “the investigation suggests that Jazlyn left her home on her own free will and there is no evidence of any criminal activity or foul play.Rodrigues is Hispanic with dark curly hair with bl...

Pro-Palestine demonstrators arrested for trying to enter Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s office

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:42:52 GMT

Police arrested six Jewish protesters who tried to enter Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s office in Boston, as they demand her to call for an “immediate ceasefire and de-escalation of the attacks in Gaza.”The group, protesting during a pro-Palestine rally Wednesday evening, sat on the ground, arms locked, and refused to leave the JFK Federal Building, where Warren’s local office is located, before officers from the Department of Homeland Security handcuffed them.As each one walked away handcuffed, a crowd of more than 250 chanted “Ceasefire now!” and sang “What side are you on?” Some attendees held signs bearing the message “Jews against genocide.”The six protesters were released from custody after receiving a citation or court summons, according to officials.Wednesday’s demonstration, held by a group of progressive Jewish organizations, came after a similar protest at Warren’s office in Springfield on Tuesday and another at the JFK Building, near Boston City Hall, last Friday.Mira Revesz, a...

Battenfeld: Mass and Cass crisis worsens while Boston City Council does nothing

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:42:52 GMT

The grim situation at Mass and Cass continues to deteriorate while the Boston City Council and Mayor Michelle Wu dither and delay about what to do.Wu’s proposed ordinance to clean up the tent encampments and get people into shelter has been put off for another week and has now gone two months without any action.Wu can and should stop deferring to the do-nothing council and send police and social services in now to restore order and safety to the blighted, drug-infested Mass and Cass neighborhood – before it gets any colder.Can anyone imagine the late Tom Menino or Ray Flynn waiting on the City Council to act on an important issue? They viewed the council largely as rubber stamps or inconsequential and ruled from a strong mayoral position.Wu, a former council president, does have to deal with the council now on budgetary matters but not when it comes to a crucial public safety emergency like Mass and Cass. She has the right to deploy police in a crisis.The latest disturbing news, tha...