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B.C. Chinese community tells Mendicino of intimidation by foreign powers and proxies

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:36 GMT

VANCOUVER — Federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says Chinese community members in Vancouver have told him of “intimidation, harassment and abuse” linked to foreign governments or their proxies, confirming the need for a foreign agent registry.Mendicino says he met Wednesday with a cross-section of the local community including people with Chinese heritage or cultural links.The minister did not disclose exactly who was invited to the meeting, only that it included community advocates, business leaders and representatives.Mendicino says some told him they feared retribution if they spoke out about foreign interference, which he says “reinforces the need” for a registry of agents.The federal government announced in March that it wants to hear from Canadians on creating a foreign influence transparency registry to help prevent meddling in Canada’s affairs.The issue has been under debate amid media reports citing unnamed security sources and class...

Nebraska lawmakers advance bill to vastly restrict abortion

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:36 GMT

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday that would ban abortion once cardiac activity can be detected in an embryo, which is generally around the sixth week of pregnancy and before most women even know they are pregnant. Thirty-three lawmakers voted to end debate on the bill — just enough needed to set up an identical 33-16 vote to advance the bill. If just one other lawmaker had voted not to end debate, the bill would likely have been declared dead for the year. It must survive two more rounds of debate before the end of the 90-day session to pass.The effort to pass the so-called heartbeat bill in the Republican-controlled state remains in question. An amendment floated by a Republican co-signer of the bill that would push the ban out to 12 weeks of pregnancy has yet to be considered. The amendment — and concerns expressed by at least one lawmaker who voted to advance the bill — could signal that a ban set very early in pregnancy may face pushback even fro...

Man arrested after sexual assault against group of young people in Newtonbrook

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:36 GMT

A 27-year-old man is under arrest following a sexual assault investigation in Newtonbrook.Police say a man following a group of young people to a nearby restaurant in the area of Yonge Street and Drewry Avenue around noon on Wednesday. Police say the man removed his clothing and waited outside the restaurant until the group left at which point he chased them. He then allegedly sexually assaulted a girl in the group before fleeing the scene. Wesley Graham Nyarko of no fixed address has been charged with sexual assault, performing an indecent act and criminal harassment. Investigators say there may be other victims and have asked anyone with information to contact them.

Northwestern: Shelter in place issued after shooting south of Evanston campus

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:36 GMT

EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern University has issued a shelter and place alert after a shooting Wednesday evening just south of the university's Evanston campus.According to a tweet, the university said police are investigating shots fired at Clark Street Beach. Evanston police said it happened in the 1800 block of Sheridan.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesThe suspects involved in the shooting went north towards campus. Evanston police said the shooting isn't affiliated with the university and there is no indication of an active shooter. People are asked to shelter in place until further notice. This story will be updated.

MLB umpire hospitalized after getting hit in the head during 'scary' moment

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:36 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Umpire Larry Vanover is expected to be hospitalized overnight after being hit in the head with a relay throw on Wednesday in a “scary” moment during the New York Yankees game against the Cleveland Guardians.Vanover is being evaluated for a concussion and other injuries at the Cleveland Clinic, where he was taken shortly after a routine play turned into something more.The 67-year-old Vanover, who was working second base, was knocked down on the infield grass by the throw from Guardians All-Star second baseman Andrés Giménez, who wheeled and fired toward the plate. He accidentally hit Vanover, positioned between second and the mound, on the left side of his head. Walmart removes T-shirt from sale after shoppers notice vulgar acronym Major League Baseball said Vanover is being checked for a head injury “and other potential medical issues. The timeline on his return is to be determined."Vanover will have to pass any concussion protocols before returning to the field. ...

'Dead suspect loophole' bill gets hearing after Uvalde

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:36 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Nearly a year after 19 elementary school students and two teachers were murdered in Uvalde -- followed by a steady stream of incorrect and incomplete information released to the public -- Texas House lawmakers heard testimony on a bill that would end the state's controversial "dead suspect loophole."For years, KXAN has investigated this loophole, which allows police to keep information secret in closed criminal cases that don't go through the court process -- even when a suspect dies in custody. DENIED: KXAN investigates 'dead suspect loophole' "Uvalde underscores how crucial this is: The video you've all seen of that incident," said Rep. Joe Moody, (D-El Paso), referring to the hallway video at Robb Elementary showing law enforcement inaction, "is only out there because [House Investigative Committee on the Robb Elementary School Shooting] Chairman [Dustin] Burrows took the courageous step of announcing that he intended to release the video, in violation of the ...

Granite Falls man charged with shooting officer who was executing search warrant in drug case

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:36 GMT

GRANITE FALLS, Minn. — The man accused of shooting a law enforcement officer at a Granite Falls residence on Monday faces seven felony charges, including three counts of first-degree attempted murder of a peace officer.The Yellow Medicine County Attorney’s Office filed a criminal complaint Wednesday against William Edward Schindler, 26, of Granite Falls, who allegedly fired a .40-caliber pistol at officers entering the residence to execute a search warrant.CEE-VI (Cooperative Enforcement Effort) Drug Task Force Agent Jason Hay, the second officer to enter the residence, was struck in the left torso by a bullet, treated at the Avera Granite Falls Health Center, and released that day.William Edward Schindler, 26, of Granite Falls, Minn., is charged with shooting a law enforcement officer who was executing a search warrant in a drug investigation on April 10, 2023. (Forum News Service)The three attempted murder charges list as victims the three officers who entered the residence, inclu...

Juvenile, two others hospitalized after shooting

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:36 GMT

TROY, N.Y (NEWS10)- Three individuals, including a juvenile, are currently in local area hospitals after a shooting near Corliss Park took place around 8:30 Wednesday evening. Troy police department has confirmed an adult age woman, adult age man, and a juvenile male are victims and their conditions are currently unknown.At this time, the shooter is in custody and there is no danger to the public. There will be a police presence in the area of Corliss park for the next two to three hours while police investigate. It appears this is not a random act, and is tied to an earlier disturbance. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Troy police department at 518-270-4525. Stick with NEWS10 on air and online as this develops.

Missouri Senate budget chair proposes to widen I-70 across entire state

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:36 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Mike Parson wants to spend some of the state's multi-billion-dollar surplus to widen parts of Interstates 70, but the Senate's budget chair is proposing to add an extra lane throughout the entire state. Parson's request was to expand I-70 in the suburban areas of St. Louis, Kansas City and Columbia, costing $860 million. At a time when the state is flush with cash, Republican Sen. Lincoln Hough says Missouri should be investing. "If we're going to spend almost a billion dollars in the governor's request, why don't we package this in a way that actually gets this project completely done," Hough said. Top Story: PETA protests outside St. Louis Budweiser brewery What was proposed as a major project could get even bigger. After the House passed the $45.6 billion operating budget for next fiscal year, the spending plan is now in the hands of the Senate, where the Springfield senator is in charge of the appropriations committee. "We're working with MoDOT...

Kiszla: Nuggets are No. 1 playoff seed that can’t get no respect in NBA universe

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:36 GMT

Outside of area code 303, is anybody cheering for the Nuggets to win a championship? As the playoffs begin, it seems as if the powers that be in the NBA would just as soon Denver go away. Out of sight, out of mind … and out in the opening round?Our gritty, little No. 1 seed is being disrespected again, cast as two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and the not-ready-for-prime-time players. The Nuggets open the NBA playoffs on Sunday night, about the time you tell the kids to brush their teeth and get ready for bed.While the Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns will be featured in prime time on TNT, the Nuggets are scheduled to play Game 1 at Ball Arena against the final survivor of the play-in tournament during the 8:30 p.m. slot, which starts on time less often than an appointment at the doctor’s office.Try not to take it personally, but the powers that be in the NBA don’t give a darn about Denver. So should we be surprised the Nuggets are asked to tip off a game when it’s co...