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Biden says Hamas attacks aimed to halt Israel-Saudi Arabia agreement

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:59:10 GMT

President Joe Biden said that Hamas’ attacks on Israel were intended in part to scuttle the potential normalization of the U.S. ally’s relations with Saudi Arabia.“One of the reasons Hamas moved on Israel … they knew that I was about to sit down with the Saudis,” Biden said at a campaign event Friday night, according to pool reports. “Guess what? The Saudis wanted to recognize Israel,” the president added.Less than a month ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had also expressed optimism about the potential detente, telling Biden that a “historic peace” between the two countries seemed attainable.The normalization push began under former President Donald Trump’s administration and was branded as the Abraham Accords.But Hamas’ brutal Oct. 7 attack on Israel and sustained retaliation from the Israeli Defense Forces in Gaza have pushed the possibility of normalization between Israel and neighboring Arab countries farther from reach.On Saturday, the first 20 trucks carryin...

Police activity impacts traffic near Carlsbad Village

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:59:10 GMT

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- The Carlsbad Police Department said officers are investigating a critical incident in the area of Oak Avenue and Madison Street near Carlsbad Village. CPD said there is no current danger to the public or outstanding suspects, however, authorities are asking the public to avoid the area. Domestic violence suspect arrested after police chase CPD first reported active police activity in the area shortly after midnight Saturday. The scene remains active at this time.FOX 5 is working to gather more information.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Dave’s Hot Chicken is giving away spiced-to-order sliders thanks to rapper Drake

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:59:10 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The hotline is blinging to give San Diegans the down low on a deal involving free spiced-to-order sliders from Dave’s Hot Chicken.In celebration of his birthday, rapper Drake, one of several celebrity investors for the chicken chain, is hooking everyone up with a slider or tender on him. The celebration is set for Tuesday, Oct. 24 at every Dave’s Hot Chicken location. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., chicken lovers can head to one of the following San Diego County storefronts to snag and savor their freebie: Mexican life, culture, and cuisine to be celebrated at Day of the Dead Festival El Cajon: 1100 Fletcher ParkwayEscondido: 1268 E. Auto ParkwayOceanside: 4201 Oceanside Blvd., Suite ASan Diego: Mira Mesa: 10728 Westview ParkwaySan Diego: Pacific Beach: 1001 Garnet Ave.Will you be out of town on this date? All participating Dave’s Hot Chicken locations can be found here. This San Diego hotel is one of the best budget stays in the US: study To get in on the action, guests...

York U threatens withdrawal of recognition of student unions over controversial statements about Hamas attacks

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:59:10 GMT

York University says it has initiated a formal process that could result in withdrawing recognition of three student unions following controversial statements made about the Hamas attack on Israel earlier this month.University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton said in a statement Friday that they believe the student unions have breached their responsibilities under the Regulation Regarding Student Organizations by failing to operate in an open, accessible, democratic, non-discriminatory manner when it comes to all students.The university has given the unions until 5 p.m. Oct. 25 to retract their statements, acknowledge the harm done to members and to the community by the statements, and for union executives to resign or they will face further consequences.“If the union denies that a breach has occurred, there will be a due process hearing to determine if there has been a breach, which could result in sanctions, the most severe of which would be the University withdra...

A car bombing at a Somali military facility kills 6 people, including 4 soldiers, police say

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:59:10 GMT

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — An explosives-laden car detonated at a military facility on the outskirts of Somalia’s capital Saturday and killed at least six people, four of them soldiers, police said.Police spokesman Sadik Dodishe said nine others, including five soldiers, were wounded in the suicide bombing at the military facility in the Elasha Biyaha area of the Lower Shabelle region.The Islamic extremist group al-Shabab claimed responsibility. The group frequently carries out such attacks. Photos shared on the social media platform X showed the extent of the damage caused by the explosion, which destroyed the security base and several civilian houses in the vicinity.”The sound of the explosion was deafening … and I saw a plume of smoke going up in the sky,” witness Ayan Hussein, a resident of Elasha Biyaha, said by phone. She said she saw several injured people being carried into an ambulance.Somalia’s federal government has battled al-Shabab for years. Secu...

Cows that survived Connecticut truck crash are doing fine, get vet’s OK to head on to Ohio

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:59:10 GMT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Thirty cows that survived a truck rollover that killed 14 others on a Connecticut highway have gotten a veterinary exam and are cleared to complete their journey, the state Agriculture Department said. The surviving animals are doing well, and their owner is arranging to truck them to their original destination in Ohio, department spokesperson Rebecca Eddy told the Hartford Courant Friday.The cattle were en route from Maine in a tractor-trailer that crashed on a highway exit ramp in Newtown early Thursday. Eight died immediately, and six others had to be euthanized because of their injuries, state police and agriculture officials said.The driver was not seriously injured, firefighters said.The Associated Press

Three people hospitalized after 2-alarm Brampton fire

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:59:10 GMT

Three people, including two children, have been taken to hospital after a two-alarm blaze in Brampton.Firefighters were called to a home on Hollybush Street in the area of Dixie Road and Sandalwood Parkway East just after 9:30 a.m. Saturday and were met with heavy smoke and flames. Paramedics transported one adult and two children to local hospitals with what were described as minor injuries. The ages and genders of those taken to hospital were not immediately avaialable.

Ex-Philadelphia police officer sentenced to 15 to 40 years after guilty pleas in sex assault cases

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:59:10 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A former Philadelphia police officer has been sentenced to 15 to 40 years in state prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting women and girls — often while in uniform and in the back of his police vehicle.Patrick Heron, 54, entered the pleas Friday after reaching an agreement with prosecutors in advance of a trial on more than 200 counts that included child sex assault, child pornography, kidnapping and related offenses, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.Jane Roh, spokesperson for the district attorney’s office, said victims who are now spared the trauma of a trial welcomed the guilty plea. Defense attorney Anthony List also said he hoped the plea would spare the victims the anguish of having to testify, and added “hopefully everyone can move on.”Heron, who retired from the force in 2019, was initially accused last year of posing as an active officer to lure girls. Investigators said they later found photos and videos indicating predatory behavior spann...

Man United, England soccer great Bobby Charlton dies at 86

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:59:10 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Bobby Charlton, an English soccer icon who survived a plane crash that decimated a Manchester United team destined for greatness to become the heartbeat of his country’s 1966 World Cup-winning team, has died. He was 86.A statement from Charlton’s family, released by United, said he died Saturday surrounded by his family.An extravagantly gifted midfielder with a ferocious shot, Charlton was the leading scorer for both United (249 goals) and England (49 goals) for more than 40 years until being overtaken by Wayne Rooney.“Sir Bobby was a hero to millions, not just in Manchester, or the United Kingdom, but wherever football is played around the world,” United said.“He was admired as much for his sportsmanship and integrity as he was for his outstanding qualities as a footballer; Sir Bobby will always be remembered as a giant of the game.”Alex Ferguson, who managed United from 1986-2013, said before Charlton’s death that he “is the greatest Ma...

Weekend Break: Pinball Expo

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:59:10 GMT

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