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Israel continues attacks, vows to hit the south as forceful as north

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:26 GMT

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel has vowed to hit south Gaza with “no less strength” than the fight that has reduced large parts of north Gaza to a moonscape.Heavy bombardment followed the evacuation orders, and Palestinians in the sealed-off territory bordering Israel and Egypt said they were running out of places to go.Many of Gaza's 2.3 million people fled to the south after Israel ordered civilians to leave the north in the early days of the war, which was sparked by the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack in Israel that killed about 1,200, mostly civilians.After dark, gunfire and shelling were heard in the central town of Deir al-Balah as flares lit the sky. Israeli drones buzzed overhead in Gaza’s second-largest city, Khan Younis. U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk urged an end to the war, saying civilian suffering was “too much to bear.”Halima Abdel-Rahman, a widow and mother of four, said she's stopped heeding such orders. She fled her home in October to an area outside ...

US has warned Israel of concerns over the death toll in Gaza

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:26 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – U.S. officials say while ceasefire and hostage negotiations are on pause, the U.S. has publicly began offering stark warnings to Israel about the consequences of the rising civilian death toll in Gaza. And the White House says that Israel is listening.On ABC’s “This Week,” National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby said, “We’ve urged them as they go south, we have said publicly, we don’t want to see them move into the south unless or until they have accounted for that additional civilian population.” He went on to say that Israel “publishing this map online and dropping leaflets and telling people where not to go, that is a step in the right direction.”On Saturday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin warned that Israel risked “strategic defeat” in Gaza if it doesn’t do more to protect civilians.“I have repeatedly made clear to Israel's leaders that protecting Palestinian civilians in Gaza is both a moral responsibility and a strategic imperative,” Austin sai...

Barbie doll honoring Cherokee leader met with mixed emotions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:26 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An iconic chief of the Cherokee Nation, Wilma Mankiller, inspired countless Native American children as a powerful but humble leader who expanded early education and rural healthcare.Her reach is now broadening with a quintessential American honor: a Barbie doll in the late Mankiller's likeness as part of toymaker Mattel's “Inspiring Women” series.This photo provided by Mattel shows a Barbie doll of Wilma Mankiller. Toy maker Mattel is honoring the late legendary Cherokee leade with a Barbie doll as part of its "Inspiring Women" series. A ceremony honoring Mankiller's legacy is set for Dec. 5, 2023 in Tahlequah, where the tribe is based. Mankiller, who died in 2010, was the first female chief of a major Native American tribe and led the Cherokee Nation from 1985 to 1995. (Mattel via AP)FILE - Wilma Mankiller, who was chief of the Cherokee from 1985 to 1995, put much of her focus on education, health and housing. Toy maker Mattel is honoring the late legendary C...

Tourist flights over national parks face new rules. None are stricter than at Mount Rushmore

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:26 GMT

Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect the serenity of some of the most beloved natural areas in the United States.The air tours have pitted tour operators against visitors frustrated with the noise for decades, but it has come to a head as new management plans are rolled out at nearly two dozen national parks and monuments.One of the strictest yet was recently announced at Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park, where tour flights will essentially be banned from getting within a half mile of the South Dakota sites starting in April.Visitors take in the massive sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in, Keystone, S.D. Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect...

How much does it cost to see Texas play in the Sugar Bowl?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's a great day to be a Texas Longhorn: The University of Texas at Austin will head to the College Football Playoff Semifinals in New Orleans to face off against the Washington Huskies on January 1. There's no doubt UT fans will be in the crowd. But how much could it end up costing?Plane ticket costsKaty Nastro is a travel expert with Going.com, a travel deal-finding service. "It is a free service, but we also have paid service for, if you want first class deals, business class deals, premium, or just international deals," Nastro said. "We exist so we can send you great deals at all times of the year."Nastro said because the game is on New Years Day, it's during a peak travel time. "When you're looking at going from Austin over to New Orleans, typically we see deals out about $150 and below," Nastro said. "We are seeing nearly three times that amount. So somewhere in the $300 to $400 range of current ticket prices."She recommended getting a plane ticket as soon as p...

Hank Williams Jr. to perform at SPAC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:26 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Singer-songwriter Hank Williams Jr. is coming to Saratoga Springs. He is set to perform on August 23 at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Williams is known for his rock, blues, and country sound. He is best known for the songs "Family Tradition" and "A Country Boy Can Survive." The SPAC concert will feature special guest Whiskey Myers.Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 8 at 10 a.m. You can buy tickets on the Live Nation website.

Schoharie County resident wins $1M on Mega Millions ticket

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:26 GMT

MIDDLEBURGH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schoharie County resident has claimed $1 million on a Mega Millions ticket. According to the New York Lottery, Michael Donovan of Middleburgh claimed the second-place prize for matching the first five numbers in the September 12 drawing. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The winning ticket was bought at Stewart’s Shops at 33 Frontage Road in Glenmont. The winning numbers were 2, 14, 21, 42, and 67 with the Mega Ball being 18. Donovan chose to receive the prize as a one-time lump sum, totaling $651,000 after required withholdings.New York's Mega Millions games generated $492,300,632 in total sales during the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Officials said school districts in Schoharie County received $8,014,8190 in Lottery Aid to Education funds during that time. $17K TAKE 5 winning ticket sold in Schenectady If you are struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, you can find help by c...

Woman shot, child grazed in East St. Louis shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:26 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - Several police crews are investigating a shooting in East St. Louis early Monday morning. A Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter, Nic Lopez, captured footage of the scene located on the 1100 block of North 13th Street. According to Illinois State Police, at around 5 a.m., a 5-year-old girl received a graze wound from a bullet and a 21-year-old woman was shot several times. Suspect shot and killed after firing shots outside O’Fallon City Hall Police have a suspect under arrest. The shooting victims have been taken to the hospital to be treated for their wounds. There is an active investigation into this shooting.

Red Hot Chili Peppers performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in February

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced that their 'Unlimited Love' tour will extend into 2024 after the success of their 2002 and 2023 tours. The Hollywood Casino Amphitheater is hosting one of the 16 added shows on Tuesday, July 30. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, December 8, at 10:00 a.m.Last year at the MTV Awards, the band was honored with the Global Icon Award and in 2007, they won a Grammy for 'Best Rock Album.''Unlimited Love' Tour Schedule Tues., May 28: Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts AmphitheaterFri., May 31: Quincy, WA – The GorgeSun., June 02: Wheatland, CA – Toyota AmphitheaterWed., June 05: Salt Lake City, UT – USANA AmphitheatreFri., June 07: Albuquerque, NM – Isleta AmphitheaterTues., June 18: West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial AmphitheatreFri., June 21: Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union AmphitheatreWed., June 26 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music ParkFri., June 28: Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheat...

Colorado weather: Winter driving conditions continue with snowy, windy weather in the mountains

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:26 GMT

As light snow and strong wind continue in the mountains, so do slick roads and low visibility, creating dangerous driving conditions for travelers, according to the National Weather Service.As of Monday morning, Loveland Pass remained closed on U.S. Highway 6 for weather-related safety concerns, and U.S. Highway 34 remained closed between Sun Valley and Trail Ridge roads.The rest of Sunday’s closures had reopened Monday morning, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation, not including seasonal road closures that will remain in effect until May.The remaining snow in the mountains should wind down throughout the day, but winds of up to 50 mph are expected to remain, NWS forecasters said.Snow accumulation of one to two inches is likely in the mountains, with less expected in the valleys and foothills, according to a Hazardous Weather Outlook from the NWS.Down in the lower foothills, some areas could see winds of up to 80 mph Monday, the NWS said. The strongest winds ...