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Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Saudi Arabia and UAE, host of COP28 climate talks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:53:57 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday will visit both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as Dubai hosts the United Nations’ COP28 climate talks — despite facing an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court over the war in Ukraine.Neither Saudi Arabia nor the UAE has signed the ICC founding treaty, meaning they don’t face any obligation to detain Putin over the warrant accusing him of being personally responsible for the abductions of children from Ukraine during his war on the country. However, the visit comes as armed U.N. police patrol a portion of Dubai’s Expo City now considered international territory for the talks, again highlighting the Emirates’ expansive business ties to Russia that have exploded in the time since grinding Western sanctions have targeted Moscow. A readout on Putin’s trip from the state-run Tass news agency published early Wednesday offered no suggestion Putin might co...

4 more members of K-pop supergroup BTS to begin mandatory South Korean military service

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:53:57 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Four more members of the K-pop supergroup BTS are to begin their mandatory South Korean military duties soon, their management agency said.Big Hit Music said in a statement Tuesday that the enlistments are “upcoming” but didn’t disclose the starting dates. South Korean media reported that all four members will begin their duties next week — RM and V on Dec. 11 and Jimin and Jung Kook, who are scheduled to enlist together, on Dec. 12.There will be no official events on the day of their entrance to military bases, Big Hit Music said. The agency advised fans to refrain from visiting the sites to prevent any possible crowding-related issues.Three other BTS members – Jin, J-Hope and Suga – have already begun their military duties. Jin and J-Hope are performing active service in the army while Suga is serving as a social service agent, an alternative form of military service in the country.In South Korea, all able-bodied men are required to serve about 18-21 mont...

Australian government hopes to rush laws that could detain dangerous migrants

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:53:57 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian government hopes to rush legislation through Parliament on Wednesday that could place behind bars some of the migrants freed after the High Court ruled their indefinite detention was unconstitutional.The Senate on Tuesday passed draft legislation that would create so-called community safety orders.Immigration Minister Andrew Giles would be able to apply to a judge to imprison migrants with criminal records for violent or sexual offenses because they pose an unacceptable risk to the public.“We’ve already begun preparations to ensure that we can do all that we can as quickly as we can.” Giles told reporters.Giles declined to say how many of the 148 freed migrants who for various reasons can’t be deported might be detained under community safety orders.Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil urged opposition lawmakers not to delay the legislation passing the House of Representatives on Wednesday by proposing amendments that could be unconstitutional...

2 planes clip wings while taxiing at O'Hare

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:53:57 GMT

CHICAGO — Two airplanes at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport clipped wings while taxiing to their gates on Tuesday evening, city officials say.According to the Chicago Department of Aviation, two aircraft made contact while taxiing just before 7:30 p.m. Both planes were operated by regional carriers who fly under the United Express name.A spokesperson for SkyWest, one of the regional carriers involved, later confirmed that the two plane's wingtips made contact during a slow taxi after the SkyWest jet arrived at the airport. Vinyl record shops report surge in burglaries, shoplifting Officials say nobody was injured in during the collision and both planes proceeded to their gates and all passengers were able to get off the plane without issue. According to SkyWest, maintenance teams are inspecting the aircraft for damage.

Using radiation from the inside out to target cancer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:53:57 GMT

CHICAGO — A novel way to target metastatic cancer is using radiation from the inside out.It's called theranostics – a radioactive molecule offering a double disease punch simultaneously; first highlighting then killing cancer that's spread throughout the body. It's not a cure, but the last-chance therapy may lessen the pain while adding months to patients' lives.Loyola University Health System’s nuclear medicine physician Dr Robert Wagner says the treatment is designed for patients with no other options.“The goal is to harm the cancer and not harm you,” he said. “Usually get patients after regular chemo fails.”The cancer that started in Restituto Vergara’s prostate had spread throughout his body. That didn’t stop the active 77-year-old from seeking out a treatment that would give him more time with his family.“When I first came here the doctor said, ‘There is nothing we can do for you,’” he said. “Throughout the treatment, I felt very good, very good.” Recent from Med Watch: Local...

Cloudiest December 1-5 in the 71 years since 1952

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:53:57 GMT

Wednesday's chill gives way to October-level Pacific air Thursday/Friday with late week highs near 60 degrees — central U.S. weekend storm threat being monitoredWGN WEATHER HEADLINESA MINOR SNOW SYSTEM HAS TRAVERSED THE AREA TUESDAY MORNINGA MINOR SNOW SYSTEM has traversed the area Tuesday morning producing official snow tallies of a trace at O'Hare, 0.1" Midway and 0.3" at the National Weather Service Forecast Office at Romeoville.Its snow has fallen with temps at or just above freezing — so this hasn't produced significant morning commute issues. The most significant snow tally reported by COCRAHS volunteer observers have been 2.4" 5 miles NNW of Belvidere. Other reports have been significantly lighter — and the greatest totals have occurred away from the city and its close-in suburbs — and even those have been modest.Weather radar snapshot at 9am CST Tuesday courtesy of Penn State MeteorologyTRUE COLOR TUESDAY MORNING GOES WEATHER SATELLITE image showing the disturbance behind th...

'I just ran across the aisle': Fans recall helping man who died at Kings-Pelicans game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:53:57 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — A fan died after having a medical emergency at the Sacramento Kings' home game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, according to officials. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office identified the man who died as 34-year-old Gregorio Florez Breedlove.Moments before paramedics responded to the Golden 1 Center, one group of fans helped Breedlove up the stairs where paramedics could try to save his life. Colin Hawley and John Wenger were with a few friends when they noticed an usher rushing down the stairs during the first quarter to help a man sitting four seats to their left. Their instincts to help the man kicked in.  Parents of young Chiefs fan wearing headdress threaten to sue Deadspin “I just ran across the aisle and kind of grabbed him by the waist and picked him up, and we had one paramedic that was on top. And I think there were some behind me,” Hawley said.“I remember turning to my left, and there was a guy a few rows back. I was li...

Sheriff: Suspect in Austin shooting spree tied to possible double homicide in Bexar County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:53:57 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Bexar County Sheriff's Office said the suspect arrested in an Austin shooting spree that spanned multiple locations -- where multiple people were killed and two law enforcement officers were injured -- could also be tied to a possible double homicide in Bexar County, near San Antonio. RELATED: Suspect arrested, linked to south Austin homicide and officer shootings In a briefing Tuesday night, Sheriff Javier Salazar said Austin law enforcement reached out and asked about a residence in Bexar County that may have been tied to the suspect. He said when deputies arrived they found two bodies inside the home. "It's a pretty grizzly crime scene in there," Salazar said.The people found inside the home are believed to be in their 50's, Salazar said. He described the suspect as being roughly 30 but could not provide more information about the relationship between the victims and suspect."There are more than enough indicators that it is a double homicide, but we just d...

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson on dropping police indictments, mending relationship between city hall and APD

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:53:57 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Indictments against 17 Austin police officers tied to protests in 2020 will be dismissed, the Travis County District Attorney’s office and the City of Austin announced Monday. Thousands of people rallied in Austin in 2020, following the death of George Floyd and Mike Ramos, concerned about police violence. During those demonstrations, some officers fired “less lethal rounds,” sometimes called “beanbag rounds,” which left many bruised and bloodied. Grand juries indicted 21 officers for their use of force. The officers who had their indictments dismissed will be allowed back on duty. MORE: District attorney drops 17 police officer indictments tied to 2020 protests KXAN’s Jennifer Sanders sat down with Austin Mayor Kirk Watson to discuss why the city made this decision and what work is being done to improve the relationship between the city and the Austin Police Department. Below is a transcript of Sanders and the mayor’s conversation, edited for brevity and clar...

Wild douse Flames to improve to 4-0 since coaching change

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:53:57 GMT

CALGARY, Alberta — Whatever John Hynes and the Wild are cooking up, it seems to be sticking to the ribs.Minnesota Wild forward Brandon Duhaime, center, shoves Calgary Flames defenseman Ilya Solovyov, right, as goalie Daniel Vladar follows the play during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)Matt Boldy scored two goals, and Marcus Foligno scored his first goal since Oct. 26 as Minnesota extended its record under new head coach Hynes to 4-0 with a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday at Scotiabank Saddledome.It’s Minnesota’s first four-game winning streak since Feb. 26-March 4 last season and a good start to a four-game trip that continues Thursday and Friday at Vancouver and Edmonton, respectively, before finishing Sunday in Seattle.Filip Gustavsson stopped 28 shots, and Mats Zuccarello extended his points streak to 10 games with an assist on a Kirill Kaprizov goal just 45 seconds into th...