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Police in Texas could arrest migrants under a bill that is moving closer to approval by the governor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:03:35 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is closer to giving police broad new authority to arrest migrants and order them to leave the U.S. under a bill the state House advanced Thursday, putting Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on the path toward a potential new confrontation with the Biden administration over immigration. Tempers flared over the proposal in the Texas Capitol, where Hispanic Democratic lawmakers led hours of emotional protests over issues of race and the legality of the plan before House Republicans passed the bill on a party-line vote before sunrise.A similar proposal has already cleared the Texas Senate, meaning Republicans must now agree on a version before sending it to Abbott’s desk. “Our cries for help in the enforcement of existing federal immigration laws have been ignored by President Biden. We have had enough,” said Republican state Rep. David Spiller, author of the House bill. Two years into Texas pushing the boundaries of immigration enforcement — busing migra...

Buccaneers DT Vita Vea inactive while Mayfield, Godwin set to play; Bills elevate CB Josh Gordon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:03:35 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting defensive tackle Vita Vea was inactive against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night because of a groin injury.Buccaneers starting quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee) and receiver Chris Godwin (neck) were active after being listed as questionable to play. Starting guard Matt Feiler had already been ruled out due to a knee injury.Tampa Bay (3-3) has dropped two straight and three of four.For Buffalo (4-3), starting defensive tackle Ed Oliver was set to return after missing one game with a toe injury.Cornerback Josh Norman was set to make his season debut after the Bills elevated the 12th-year player from their practice squad earlier in the day.Norman, who closed last season with Carolina, signed with Buffalo only two weeks ago to add depth to a defense that lost starter Tre’Davious White to a season-ending Achilles tendon injury. Norman was playing ahead of second-year cornerback Kaiir Elam.Elam, Buffalo’s 2022 first-round dra...

A history of New Zealand vs South Africa at the Rugby World Cup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:03:35 GMT

PARIS (AP) — A brief history of Rugby World Cup matches between New Zealand and South Africa before they meet again on Saturday in the final at Stade de France.1995 final: South Africa 15, New Zealand 12, ET in JohannesburgAt the end of apartheid, South Africa was readmitted to rugby and given two years to organize the World Cup. It pulled off a 16-team tournament over 30 days. The Springboks and All Blacks reached the final unbeaten. The Springboks shut down wingers Jonah Lomu and Marc Ellis, who each scored a record seven tournament tries and led 9-6 on kicks at halftime. New Zealand’s Andrew Mehrtens kicked a second-half drop goal and they finished regulation time 9-all. In extra time, the teams added penalties in the first half and, in the second, Joel Stransky landed his title-clinching second drop goal. President Nelson Mandela famously personified his attempts to reconcile Black and white South Africans by wearing a Springboks jersey and cap when he presented the trophy to ca...

New York taxpayers will cover costs of governor’s trip to wartime Israel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:03:35 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office on Thursday announced taxpayers will cover the costs of her recent visit to wartime Israel, reversing course after a nonprofit was supposed to pick up the tab but has yet to receive clearance from a state ethics panel. The Democratic governor and a handful of staff and state police were in Israel last week, touring the country and meeting with officials and families displaced by the conflict. Hochul had sidestepped multiple questions on who funded the trip, with her office saying only that a nonprofit group pledged to pay and that an ethics panel was reviewing the arrangement. On Thursday, Hochul spokesperson Avi Small said the state will instead pay for the trip because the ethics board has not yet made a formal determination on the nonprofit group. He said the trip was initially going to be reimbursed by the UJA-Federation, a nonprofit that has previously paid for elected officials to travel to Israel. The cost of the v...

Springboks defending Rugby World Cup title against All Blacks in rare final showdown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:03:35 GMT

PARIS (AP) — South Africa.New Zealand.New Zealand.South Africa.That’s how the last four champions line up on the Webb Ellis Cup.One of the Springboks or All Blacks will take it again in Paris on Saturday when they collide in the Rugby World Cup final for the only the second time.The first time was so iconic that a movie was made about it. Jonah Lomu was corralled, Joel Stransky hit the winning drop goal in extra time and Nelson Mandela wore a Springboks jersey and cap. It could only be 1995.The fates have prevented rugby’s legendary rivalry from featuring in another final until now, and even this was unexpected.It’s the first final in which both teams have lost a pool match. The All Blacks lost to France. The Springboks lost to Ireland. Stade de France rocked for both unsurprising results. But the old stadium was literally shaking on consecutive nights in the quarterfinals when the All Blacks stunned Ireland and the Springboks knocked out host France.The Springboks...

Live: Heavily armed police surround Maine shooting suspect's home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:03:35 GMT

Note: Live, unedited video from Bowdoin, Maine is streaming in the player above. Viewer discretion is advised. (Courtesy: WGME / Fox News Edge)LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Heavily armed police surrounded a home Thursday as they searched for a U.S. Army reservist who authorities say killed 18 people and wounded 13 in a mass shooting at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine.“You need to come outside now with nothing in your hands. Your hands in the air,” police shouted through a megaphone outside the home owned by suspect Robert Card’s relative near the town of Bowdoin.Dozens of law enforcement officials had descended on the property, with extended announcements calling for Card and anyone in the home to come out into the driveway. In most instances when police execute warrants — even for suspects wanted for violent crimes — they move quickly to enter the home.“The announcements that are being heard over a loudspeaker are standard search warrant announcements when executing a warrant...

Busload moved to transitional housing ahead of Denver encampment cleanup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:03:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A busload of people moved off the streets of Denver and into transitional housing from a site targeted by the city's House1000 initiative.They were leaving a large encampment and Curtis and 21st streets in downtown Denver Thursday morning. The encampment had received a notice saying all items would be removed from sidewalks next Tuesday. Mayor: Denver on track to get 1,000 homeless people into transitional housing But on Thursday, two days after the notices were posted, FOX31 saw a number of people voluntarily boarding a bus headed for transitional housing. Among them was Tracy Gulley.“I’m going to get me a place and I’m going to be taking me a shower and eating and sleeping right. And not worry about nothing else about myself,” Gulley said.Denver announced it will clear this homeless encampment at 21st and Curtis streets. (KDVR)Denver focusing on 'most vulnerable populations'This is the second encampment the city of Denver has focused on in Mayor Mike Johnston’s H...

Need help shoveling snow? Here's what you need to know

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:03:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- With snow expected this weekend, it might be time to dust off the old snow shovel. Most areas across the metro have rules when it comes to clearing sidewalks. In Denver, property owners must clear sidewalks within 24 hours after the snow stops falling. Denver to close 2 roads in LoDo this weekend Denver has inspectors to go out and mark sidewalks that haven’t been cleared. They will write citations if the sidewalk isn’t cleared after circling back. Business owners only have four hours to clear sidewalks. In Aurora, the 24-hour rule also applies unless the city declares a snow emergency, which gives you 48 hours."We connect neighbors with residents who are not able to shovel their own sidewalks," said Heidi Rodriguez of the Denver Agency for Human Rights and Community Partnerships.Denver's Snow Angels connects volunteers with those who are older, have a disability or can't afford to pay for a service. "We understand there's so many people out there who just need t...

‘Teen Wolf’ star Tyler Posey revealed as ‘Masked Singer’s’ Hawk

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:03:35 GMT

The one thing we love about Thursday nights? We’re one step closer to the weekend, and it’s time to say goodbye to another Masked Singer … but not before revealing the character’s alter ego for Harry Potter night.Jenny McCarthy: “I can’t stand it! Who is it?”Nick Cannon: “Star and heartthrob, Mr. Tyler Posey!”“The Masked Singer” saw another star get unmasked. This time it was “Teen Wolf” star Tyler Posey, who was revealed as the Hawk.Tyler Posey: “I’m super proud of how I played it all out and how I performed. And I had a great time, but I felt like I was robbed.”Tyler Posey (as Hawk, singing): “I tried before to tell her that the feelings I have for her in my heart.”Forget the unmasking. Tyler still says the chance to win the Golden Mask was totally worth it.Tyler Posey: “You’re performing in front of all these people, in a costume. No one knows who you are. You’r...

Heavily armed police surround home in search for suspect in the deadly Maine shootings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:03:35 GMT

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Heavily armed police surrounded a home Thursday as they searched for a U.S. Army reservist who authorities say killed 18 people and wounded 13 in a mass shooting at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine.“You need to come outside now with nothing in your hands. Your hands in the air,” police shouted through a megaphone outside the home owned by suspect Robert Card’s relative near the town of Bowdoin.Dozens of law enforcement officials had descended on the property, with extended announcements calling for Card and anyone in the home to come out into the driveway. In most instances when police execute warrants — even for suspects wanted for violent crimes — they move quickly to enter the home.“The announcements that are being heard over a loudspeaker are standard search warrant announcements when executing a warrant to ensure the safety of all involved,” state police spokesperson Shannon Moss said. “It is unknown whether Robert Card is in any of ...