A man wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of a sheriff’s deputy and the wounding of another during a traffic stop last week in eastern Tennessee has been apprehended, authorities said. Kenneth DeHart, 42, was taken into custody Tuesday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office said the arrestwas made in Knoxville. No immediate details …
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13 February
Democrats retain majority in the Pennsylvania House with win in Philadelphia suburb
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democrats retained their slim majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday after voters elected a former school board member to represent them in a Philadelphia suburb that has been trending more to the left. Jim Prokopiak’s election to the Bucks County seat will give Democrats a 102-100 majority in the House, which they have …
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13 February
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital, resumes his full duties, Pentagon says
After undergoing a medical procedure, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital and resumed the responsibilities that he had delegated to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, the Pentagon said Tuesday. Austin was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Sunday afternoon following symptoms of an “emergent bladder issue,” according to the Pentagon. He underwent what …
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13 February
1 dead, 5 injured after vehicle crashes into medical center in Austin, Texas
One person died and at least five others were injured after a vehicle crashed into a medical center in Austin, Texas, officials said Tuesday. The vehicle crashed into the emergency room at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services posted on social media. Austin’s EMS Chief Robert Luckritz said at a Tuesday evening briefing that officials …
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13 February
Biden urges House to take up Ukraine and Israel aid package: Pass this bill immediately
Washington — President Biden urged House Republicans to “immediately” take up a $95 billion foreign aid bill that includes assistance to Ukraine and Israel after the Senate passed the measure early Tuesday, saying that “there’s no question” that it would pass if brought to the House floor. “I call on the speaker to let the full House speak its mind …
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13 February
The House just impeached Alejandro Mayorkas. Heres what happens next.
Washington — The House voted to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday, casting a historic vote that marks the first time a Cabinet secretary has been impeached in nearly 150 years. Under two articles of impeachment accusing Mayorkas of “willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law” and a “breach of public trust,” House Republicans …
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13 February
Tom Suozzi wins special election for George Santos seat in New York. Heres what it means for Congress.
Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzidefeated Republican Nassau County legislator Mazi Pilip in Tuesday’s special election in New York’s 3rd Congressional District to finish the term of former GOP Rep. George Santos, who wasindicted on federal charges and expelled from Congress in December. With 97% of votes counted, Suozzi was winning the race for the 3rd Congressional District seat by a margin …
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13 February
Judge extends hold on Ohio enforcing social media parental consent law
Columbus, Ohio — A federal judge extended a block on enforcement Monday of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps, as a legal challenge proceeds. U.S. District Court Judge Algenon Marbley’s decision to grant a preliminary injunction prevents the law from taking effect while a lawsuit filed earlier this …
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13 February
Tiger Woods Sunday attire now an apparel line, Sun Day Red
Los Angeles — Tiger Woods’ Sunday red is no longer just a shirt. It’s a brand. Woods is starting a new year with a new look, announcing Monday evening an extended partnership with TaylorMade Golf to launch a lifestyle brand that will be called Sun Day Red. The change followed Woods and Nike ending a 27-year relationship, which dated to …
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13 February
Naked hiker in the hills near Chatsworth rescued by firefighters
A naked hiker lost in the hills near Chatsworth was rescued by firefighters Monday night. The Los Angeles Fire Department said they first heard about the lost hiker at about 8:45 p.m. after a few people started calling to report someone yelling for help. Firefighters believed he had been missing since about 4 p.m. A helicopter crew found the distressed …
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