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Hawaii search shifts to focus on loss of life as FEMA identifies remains. Follow live updates

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

By REBECCA BOONE (Associated Press)Follow live updates about wildfires that have devastated parts of Maui in Hawaii this week, destroying a historic town and forcing evacuations. The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, which passed south of the island chain, was partly to blame for strong winds that initially drove the flames, knocking out power and grounding firefighting helicopters.Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said operations Saturday would focus on “the loss of life” as he toured the devastation on Lahaina’s beloved Front Street with representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “Most of our focus will be on humans today,” he said.FEMA said the agency has been spray-painting cars and buildings on Front Street with an “X” to indicate they had received an initial check, but that there could still be human remains inside. When crews do another pass through, if they find remains, they will add the letters “HR” ...

Bello’s struggles continue, bats fall silent as Red Sox lose 6-2 to Tigers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

Brayan Bello’s emergence as a dependable starting pitcher has been one of the biggest developments of the Red Sox season, but lately the second-year standout has run into some trouble.Those struggles continued Saturday as the right-hander labored through his latest outing, allowing four runs on nine hits in Boston’s 6-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Red Sox pitchers allowed four home runs in total, including two to outfielder Kerry Carpenter, and the offense couldn’t make the most of the few chances they created, going 0 for 11 with runners in scoring position.It was clear early on that Bello didn’t have it, and while he was able to avoid serious damage with a couple of well-timed double plays, the Tigers were all over him throughout.The trouble started in the second inning, when Bello allowed a leadoff home run to Carpenter and then a single to Spencer Torkelson. He got a double play to end that rally but allowed three more singles in the third, including an R...

Two dead after fatal residential fire in Vaughan

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

Two people have died due to a residential fire in the Jane Street and Major Mackenzie Drive area of Vaughan on Saturday afternoon.Vaughan Fire and Rescue services along with York Region emergency services were called at approximately 2:30 p.m. to a residence in the area as fire crews arrived and extinguished the fire.Two people were located deceased inside the residence and at this time have not yet been identified.An investigation is ongoing and the cause of the fire has not yet been determined.The Office of the Fire Marshal has been contacted as well as the Office of the Chief Coroner.

Two injured due to gunshots near St. Lawrence Market

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

Two people have suffered life-threatening injuries due to being shot in the area of The Esplanade and Princess Street, near St. Lawrence Market, on Saturday evening.Police responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 6:00 p.m. and located two males with gunshot wounds who were both transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.There is an ongoing investigation and drivers should expect road closures in the area.The suspect is described as male, tall, and thin wearing all black. The suspect vehicle is a dark grey vehicle with dark rims.

Makeup store burglarized, vandalized along the Mag Mile

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

CHICAGO — A makeup store on the Mag Mile was burglarized and vandalized in the early-morning hours on Saturday, according to Chicago Police.Officers say a group of people smashed the glass window of the front door of MAC Cosmetics in the 500 block of Michigan Avenue in the early-morning hours on Saturday. Rideshare driver, CCL holder, fires shots at robbers on West Side According to police, the group entered the store, took products and fled the scene.Authorities say no arrests have been made in connection to the break-in.

Christie seeks to win by getting under Trump’s skin

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

(The Hill) — Few candidates have been as aggressive in their attacks against former President Trump or shown the ability to get under the former president’s skin quite like Chris Christie.While the former New Jersey governor is occasionally quizzed at town halls and in TV interviews about his policy positions, his frequent and at times personal criticisms of Trump have garnered him headlines and raised the question of whether he can make waves in the primary field either with his candidacy or by derailing Trump’s.Trump has called Christie a “fat pig,” a “failed governor” and “sloppy,” and he posted an unflattering photo on social media of Christie sleeping on an airplane. He has blamed Christie for recommending the appointment of FBI Director Christopher Wray, who has become a lightning rod for criticism on the right.Christie has responded every step of the way, or in some instances triggered Trump’s ire, calling the former president a failed leader, a “coward,” a “one-man crime wav...

Jet ski in garage causes structure fire in Point Venture, officials say

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A home fire in Point Venture was extinguished Saturday afternoon, according to Travis County ESD #1. Austin, Cedar Park, Lake Travis and Pflugerville fire departments all assisted Travis County ESD #1 with the fully-involved structure fire, according to AFD.ESD #1 was dispatched originally to the two-story structure fire at approximately 2:30 p.m. and arrived on the scene within a response time of four minutes. When they arrived on the scene, the structure was fully involved.A fire destroyed a Point Venture house Saturday. (Courtesy Travis County ESD #1)A fire destroyed a Point Venture house Saturday. (Courtesy Travis County ESD #1)A fire destroyed a Point Venture house Saturday. (Courtesy Travis County ESD #1)The Austin, Cedar Park, Lake Travis and Pflugerville Fire Departments assisted Travis County ESD #1 with a fully-involved structure fire in Point Venture on Saturday, Aug. 12. | Courtesy Jodi GreggThe Austin, Cedar Park, Lake Travis and Pflugervi...

State of Texas: Paxton impeachment motions highlight efforts to gain advantage at trial

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) - The Texas Senate impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton is just weeks away. Lawyers on both sides of the case are raising concerns as they working to gain an advantage.Paxton's attorneys filed multiple motions asking to dismiss all 20 articles of impeachment, trying to stop the trial from starting. Team Paxton accuses the House impeachment managers of trying to "overturn the will of millions of Texas voters in an anti-democratic attempt to defeat Ken Paxton through impeachment."Attorneys working with the impeachment managers raised questions about the rules for the Senate trial. Their motion questioned details like time limitations and the use of mobile phones on the Senate floor.The pre-trial jousting highlights the tension in Paxton's impeachment. With attorneys under a gag order, they're airing out grievances with the process through motions filed publicly in hundreds of pages of documents."We're dealing with lawyers here, and you can't st...

8/12/2023: Storms Tonight Ahead of Calmer Sunday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from meteorologist Kevin Appleby:We're monitoring the threat for severe weather this evening. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect south of Albany through midnight tonight. Storms we've seen early this evening have had a history of very heavy rain, frequent lightning, hail, and damaging winds. Some rotation has also been observed south and west of the Capital Region, where a tornado watch will expire by 9 PM this evening. Once we get through the storms, some leftover showers will continue into the overnight hours. Some breaks in the clouds are expected by the morning with low temperatures mostly dropping into the 60s. Sunday will feature increasing sunshine, but not everyone will be dry at all times. Some pop-up showers are possible in the morning and early afternoon. High temperatures will reach the upper 70s and lower 80s. Monday will start off nice, and on the cooler side. Clouds will be on the increase ahead of more rain and thunder chances ...

Man drowns Saturday in Big River at Rockford Beach Park

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:30 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - One man drowned Saturday afternoon in the Big River at Rockford Beach Park in Jefferson County, according to the High Ridge Fire Department. Investigators have not yet disclosed the identity or age of the victim. It's also unclear what exactly led up to the drowning. ‘Time of use’ rates could mean higher electricity bills for millions in Missouri Rescue crews responded to a call for assistance around 3:30 p.m. Saturday. When crews arrived, they were informed a man was last seen floating in the water, but later disappeared. A rescue team deployed multiple boats and a drone to search the Big River around the Rockford Beach Park. High Ridge firefighters also used specialized sonar equipment. After searching for nearly an hour, crews found the victim deceased. He was found around eight feet deep in the river near an area of a strong current. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now ...