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Democratic leaders: Trump indictment 'most serious and most consequential thus far'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:58 GMT

(The Hill) – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday said the third indictment of former President Trump is the "most serious and most consequential thus far" and "will stand as a stark reminder to generations of Americans that no one, including a president of the United States, is above the law." “The insurrection on January 6, 2021 was one of the saddest and most infamous days in American history, personally orchestrated by Donald Trump and fueled by his insidious Big Lie in an attempt to undermine the 2020 election,” the Democratic leaders said in their joint statement on Tuesday. “In a deadly effort to overturn the will of the American people and block the peaceful transition of power, our nation’s Capitol—the very symbol and home of American patriotism and democracy—fell under attack to thousands of vicious and violent rioters.”The lawmakers also said in their statement that the latest indictment provides deta...

Powder Keg Pine Fire in Bastrop estimated at 40 acres, 35% contained

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:58 GMT

BASTROP, Texas (KXAN) — First responders said they're working Tuesday afternoon to evacuate homes as a "precautionary measure" because of a wildfire burning near Bastrop State Park. The fire, which is now called the Powder Keg Pine Fire, is estimated at 40 acres and is 35% contained as of 6:45 p.m., according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.Additionally, the Austin Fire Department said it and other Travis County ESDs sent multiple units as mutual aid to to the fire.Smoke seen from Bastrop County fire Aug. 1, 2023. (KXAN ReportIt photo)Smoke from Bastrop wildfire Aug. 1, 2023 (KXAN ReportIt Photo)Smoke from a Bastrop fire Aug. 1, 2023 (Courtesy Morgan Hay)Smoke from a Bastrop fire Aug. 1, 2023 (Courtesy Morgan Hay)First responders said the houses affected by the evacuations are located between Harmon Road and Pine Hill Loop in Bastrop. It's unclear how many homes are impacted at this time. Neighbors are advised to contact the county hotline at (512) 303-4300 for more information....

Smith: Trump Jan. 6 indictment responds to plot 'fueled by lies'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:58 GMT

Special counsel Jack Smith previewed an indictment against Donald Trump, saying the former president’s efforts to remain in power after losing the 2020 election were “fueled by lies.”“The attack on our nation's Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was an unprecedented assault on the seat of American democracy. As described in the indictment, it was fueled by lies — lies by the defendant targeted at obstructing a bedrock function of the U.S. government: the nation's process of collecting, counting and certifying the results of the presidential election,” Smith said.Smith’s comment came shortly after the Justice Department unveiled a 45-page indictment against Trump, charging him with conspiracy to defraud the U.S., conspiracy to impede an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights, a statute protecting the right to vote.Smith encouraged the public to read the indictment in full — the same plea he issued after bringing charges against Trump in the Mar-a-Lago case earlier this su...

End of an era: Cardinals send Jack Flaherty to Baltimore in deadline buzzer beater

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS - After seven seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals and nearly a decade in the organization, pitcher Jack Flaherty is on the move. The Cardinals agreed to a last-minute deadline-day deal that sends the 27-year-old starting pitcher to the Baltimore Orioles for three prospects. The deal came shortly before the 5 p.m. trade deadline. In return, the Cardinals received infielder César Prieto, right-handed pitcher Zack Showalter, and left-handed pitcher Drew Rom. MLB Pipeline ranks the trio respectively as the ninth, 23rd and 26th best in the organization. The Flaherty deal capped a frenzy of Cardinals trades over the last few days. the Cardinals dove into the seller's market by trading pitchers Jordan Montgomery, Chris Stratton and Jordan Hicks in two separate deals. All three, like Flaherty, were pending free agents. The Cardinals also traded shortstop Paul DeJong to the Blue Jays earlier Tuesday."We knew there was still some potential to trade a few more players," said Cardina...

Stretch of eastbound I-70 in Jefferson County shut down by multi-vehicle crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:58 GMT

A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 in Jefferson County has shut down the eastbound lanes and bought westbound traffic down to one lane. Authorities urge motorists to avoid the area if possible.I-70 EB will closed for several hours at US 6 exit in Golden for multi-vehicle crash caused by a suspect out of Denver. Traffic is being diverted onto US 6 EB exit. I-70 WB is down to one lane. Avoid the area if possible due to traffic delays. CSP is investigating the crash. pic.twitter.com/PNiiYCJxct— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco) August 1, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Stretch of northbound lanes on I-25 in Douglas County reopen after crash is cleared Crime and Public Safety | Traffic delays expected as I-70 Floyd Hill Project rock scaling starts Monday Crime and Public Safety | I-70 reopens after fatal crash near Eisenhower Tunnel Crime and Public Safety | Southbound lanes of I-225 closed due to seriou...

Public warned of rise in Valley fever infections across Southern California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:58 GMT

Health officials are warning the public as Valley fever cases are increasing across California.Valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis or “cocci,” typically affects the lungs and can cause prolonged respiratory symptoms including cough, fever, chest pain, and fatigue or tiredness, according to The California Department of Public Health.Valley fever is caused by breathing in a fungus found in dust from outdoor air, CDPH explained. When heavy rains exist for prolonged periods, the fungus can grow and spread into the air.For some, the symptoms can be severe enough to interrupt daily life including missing work, school, or other activities.“Research from the University of California, Berkeley and CDPH shows that during drought, the fungus that causes Valley fever can become less active,” officials said. “However, when the rains return, the fungus can grow, leading to increases in infection. Cases of Valley fever in California have historically been lowest during years of drought ...

Whittier officer recovering after shootout with homicide suspect

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:58 GMT

A Whittier police officer who suffered two gunshot wounds by an alleged homicide suspect Monday night is in stable condition and recovering, authorities said on Tuesday. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, who assisted the Whittier Police Department during the incident, officers were surveilling 25-year-old Edgar Gonzalez, a documented gang member and a suspect in a July 30 Santa Fe Springs homicide, at around 6:45 p.m. last night.  In what was considered a high-risk traffic stop, police attempted to pull Gonzalez over in an alley off Pickering Avenue and Penn Street. The 25-year-old exited his vehicle and ran.  Officers chased Gonzales as he ran between several apartment complexes in the 7300 block of Pickering Avenue before shooting at police, who returned fire. The suspect dropped his firearm and continued to run.  Police said that when they caught Gonzalez, he was uncooperative, prompting authorities to deploy a less-than-lethal round an...

Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 election

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:58 GMT

Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges Tuesday for working to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the run-up to the violent riot by his supporters at the U.S. Capitol, with the Justice Department moving to hold him accountable for an unprecedented effort to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power.The four-count indictment, the third criminal case against Trump, provided deeper insight into a dark chapter in American history that has already been the subject of exhaustive federal investigations and captivating public hearings. It chronicles a months-long campaign of lies about the election results and says that, even when those falsehoods culminated in a chaotic insurrection at the Capitol, Trump sought to exploit that violence by trying to further delay the counting of votes that sealed his defeat.Even in a year of rapid-succession legal reckonings for Trump, Tuesday’s criminal case, with charges including conspiring to defraud the United States government th...

Inside The Hidden And Historic Georgian Room

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:58 GMT

More than 60 years ago, it was known as the Red Griffin, a smokey speakeasy in the basement of Santa Monica’s grand dame hotel, The Georgian. It has been painstakingly restored as the Georgian Room, sustaining all the same mystique, minus the smoke.The hotel was built in 1931 and the underground hideaway first opened its doors in 1933 during the prohibition era and Hollywood’s Golden Age, attracting the likes of Carole Lombard, Clark Gable, Bugsy Siegel and Marilyn Monroe.The entrance is hidden away on the side of the legendary hotel, which has seen good and bad times, once serving as the home of Kennedy matriarch Rose during the ‘60s. Upon arrival, you make your way to the side of the hotel’s south end, where you will find non-descript double doors with brass mermaid handles. You press the brass bell button and state the name of your party’s reservation. When answered by the host, you will be admitted into the first anteroom — a Disney-esque closet-sized station with matching custo...

SF Giants don’t upgrade rotation, but Kyle Harrison could be an option soon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:58 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants opted not to upgrade their pitching staff ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. But one long-awaited internal reinforcement could soon be an option.Kyle Harrison, the 21-year-old top-rated left-handed pitching prospect in the game, is on an “accelerated” path back from a hamstring strain he suffered before the All-Star break and will be evaluated for a possible promotion on a “start-to-start” basis, president Farhan Zaidi said.“He was really right on the cusp when he had the hamstring injury,” Zaidi said. “So it’s not going to take much for us to feel like he’s checked the last box and is ready to come up here.”Harrison, who had 4.63 ERA and 96 strikeouts in 58⅓ innings at Triple-A this season, made his first and only rehab start Monday in the Arizona Complex League. He pitched two scoreless innings, striking out four, and will to return to Triple-A Sacramento, where he is expected to make his next start t...