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McCarthy drops f-bomb, venting frustration with GOP members

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:44 GMT

(The Hill) -- House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) vented his frustration about the hardline conservatives holding up appropriations, dropping an expletive as he dared his fiercest critics to attempt a vote to oust him.During a closed-door conference meeting Thursday, McCarthy addressed an uptick in threats from members to call a motion to vacate the chair — a move to force a vote on ousting the speaker.“If you want to file a motion to vacate, then file the f‑‑‑ing motion,” McCarthy said, Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.) recounted.McCarthy’s comments follow Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) earlier this week explicitly threatening to call a motion to vacate if McCarthy does not follow through with a number of spending priorities and votes on bills that his detractors were promised in January.It also comes after hardline conservatives, who have been battling with GOP leadership for months over topline numbers in spending bills, forced GOP leaders to punt consideration of a Department of Defense (D...

DeSantis: Criminalizing women for getting abortions 'will not happen in Florida'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:44 GMT

(The Hill) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Wednesday that he does not support criminalizing abortion in his state."We have no criminal penalty,” he said in a CBS News interview. “The penalties are for the physician.”Florida’s six-week abortion ban is not in effect, pending a lawsuit, but would enable the state to pursue felony charges against "any person who willfully performs or actively participates in a termination of pregnancy,” it reads.DeSantis said those penalties would be for medical providers, not women seeking care, saying he is "absolutely not" in favor of criminalizing abortion for women and that it "will not happen in Florida." DeSantis says he would send military to southern border The presidential candidate has not said whether he would support a national ban similar to his state’s pending six-week law or the current 15-week law. "I support pro-life policies," he said. "I'll be a pro-life president. But at the same time, I've got to chart the course and...

Nearly 400K Honda lawnmowers, pressure washer engines recalled due to injury hazard

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:44 GMT

(WHTM) -- American Honda Motors is recalling about 391,800 of its lawnmowers and pressure washer engines due to an injury hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.The Honda HRN216 and HRX217K6 lawnmowers and the GCV170/200 G5B pressure washer engines are involved in the recall. The CPSC states that the camshafts in the engines have been improperly manufactured, causing the starter rope to suddenly retract when pulling to start. So far, Honda has received seven injury reports. What are the lights placed above traffic signals in Pennsylvania? The red and black gas-fueled walk-behind lawnmowers have the model and serial number located on the mower deck. The pressure washer engine's serial number is engraved on the engine. There have been 2,197 reports related to the camshaft failures.Recalled Honda HRX217K6 LawnmowerRecalled Honda HRN216 LawnmowerRecalled Honda GCV170/200 G5B Pressure Washer EngineConsumers have been asked to immediately stop using the recall...

Hays CISD adds program to fight opioid epidemic

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:44 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Multiple Hays Consolidated Independent School District students have died due to accidental opioid overdoses over the last few years.In May, Hays CISD said in an email to parents that six students have died due to suspected fentanyl overdoses since summer 2022. Kyle PD: 16-year-old overdoses on fentanyl first week into summer break Educating students about the risks of these deadly drugs can help, but now the district is adding another program called "Coaches vs. Overdoses" in hopes of combating the opioid epidemic. The program includes educational material that will be delivered to parents and students electronically. They will also distribute a drug disposal tool at varsity football games.Hays CISD is partnering with the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and will launch the first program, which is the first of its kind in Texas, at the Lehman vs. Seguin varsity football game at Bob Shelton Stadium on Thursday. “Tragically, our district is ...

Hays County district clerk files petition to remove DA, citing new Texas law

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:44 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today's top headlines for Sept. 14, 2023HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- There's a petition to have the Hays County district attorney removed from office. The person who filed it? The Hays County district clerk. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 19-year-old political newcomer becomes new Hays County district clerk What is the petition alleging?The petition was filed by Hays County District Clerk Avrey Anderson on Tuesday, Sept. 12. It alleged that Hays County DA Kelly Higgins implemented and executed a policy or policies that refused to prosecute a class or type of criminal offense under state law.The petition said DA Higgins has made public declarations that he would not prosecute the following: simple drug possession offenses simple cannabis possession offensesprocedures committed by a licensed physician in the case that they are treating transgendersprocedures committed by a licensed physician in the case they are performing abortions According to t...

St. Paul City Council to amend marijuana ordinance, barring smoking from parks, playgrounds and reducing penalties

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:44 GMT

Weeks after recreational marijuana became legal statewide, the St. Paul City Council is planning to approve new rules limiting where residents may smoke.A public hearing on Wednesday drew strong opinions on all sides, with anti-smoking advocates urging the council not to back down from efforts to keep second-hand smoke of any kind out of public places enjoyed by children and families. A final vote is scheduled for Sept. 20.The proposed ordinance amendment follows the city’s existing anti-tobacco rules, barring smoking of any sort in parks and playgrounds unless it’s part of a cultural ceremony or in an area designated with signage by the director of St. Paul Parks and Recreation.On Wednesday, the council amended a previous proposal from Council Member Chris Tolbert, reducing penalties and softening language in light of heavy criticism from advocates for marijuana decriminalization. At Tolbert’s request, the new ordinance makes no mention of marijuana in particular,...

Schenectady stabbing suspect enters guilty plea

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:44 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Wednesday, a man accused of stabbing a victim multiple times pleaded guilty to three charges in the Schenectady County Court. In exchange for his plea, James Steele, 48, of Cohoes, will receive a minimum sentence of 8 years incarceration. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The indictment alleges that Steele was involved in a fistfight at a city corner store on October 20, 2022. Steele then used a knife to repeatedly stab the victim. The victim was treated at the Ellis Hospital.Video surveillance captured footage of the stabbing. Steele was charged with assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree.Sentencing is scheduled for November 15 in Schenectady County Court. Assistant District Attorney Eric J. Weinhold prosecuted the case.

Adirondacon teams up with board game tavern in 6th year in Glens Falls

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:44 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Dice, figures, and boards full of adventure - all in downtown Glens Falls. The 6th annual Adirondacon Tabletop Gaming Convention comes to the Charles R. Wood Theater at the end of September, with new activities and lots to play. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The annual tabletop and board game festival comes to Glens Falls from Saturday to Sunday, Sept. 30 - Oct. 1. The festival offers a library of over 500 board and tabletop games for free play after the price of admission. Visitors can try out games on their own or enjoy guided sessions, including kid- and family-friendly games guided by the Crandall Public Library teen center.Every year, it takes a lot of players to put on the show. This year's Adirondacon features visits from indie game designers Agnus Dei Studios, DPH Games, Sour Llama Studios, and Super Salvage Systems. One of this year's sponsors, Glens Falls-based board game tavern Go Play ...

Two anglers ticketed for catching undersized crabs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:44 GMT

GREEN ISLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On August 26, two anglers were ticketed for possessing undersized blue claw crabs. ECO Bevis noticed the anglers during a late-night patrol using a net to catch the crabs in a restricted area of the Hudson River. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The anglers caught 17 crabs, 11 of which were under the legal size. ECO Bevis also discovered that the registration on the vehicle the anglers used was suspended. The two were issued tickets for trespassing, fishing without a license, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, and possessing undersized blue claw crabs.The tickets are returnable to the Town of Green Island Court. The undersized crabs were returned to the Hudson River.

Freightliner strikes Maple Avenue bridge in Glenville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:24:44 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Glenville Police Department responded to a bridge strike at Maple Avenue on Thursday morning. Police located a 2019 Freightliner with the entire roof torn off. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The driver, Kawon Jones, 31, of Hephzibah, Georgia, told police he was attempting to travel to Vermont and was following his GPS. Police conducted a full DOT inspection and issued 9 tickets for violations. Jones was cited for failure to obey a traffic device and the Glenville Town Code violation for disobeying an overweight warning. No injuries were reported.