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Diplomats from Western countries, developing economies to meet in Denmark for Ukraine talks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:52 GMT

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark will host a meeting this weekend of national security advisers from Western countries backing Ukraine and countries that have refused to condemn the Russian invasion, officials said Thursday.The U.S. will send national security adviser Jake Sullivan and Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland to the meeting in Copenhagen, which will focus on how to achieve a just peace in Ukraine, a Western official said on condition of anonymity because the trip hasn’t been formally announced.India, Brazil and South Africa, which have refused to condemn the invasion and join Western sanctions on Moscow, have also been invited to the talks, the official said, but couldn’t say which countries would attend.South Africa foreign ministry spokesman Clayson Monyela confirmed the country would send national security adviser Sydney Mufamadi and Foreign Ministry Director-General Zane Dangor to the meeting in the Danish capital.Danish officials didn’t respond to reque...

Mother instructed 14-year-old son to shoot, kill man at Maxwell Street: Docs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:52 GMT

CHICAGO -- A woman and her 14-year-old son have been charged in a fatal shooting in the West Pullman neighborhood Sunday where she allegedly instructed her son to shoot and kill a man, court documents state. Carlisha Hood, who is a valid FOID and CCL holder is facing a felony count of murder and another count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Her 14-year-old son is facing a felony count of murder. 2 charged after Northwest Indiana man found beaten to death near fishing area According to police, the two were arrested Wednesday in the 700 block of West 111th Street and were identified as the individuals who were involved in the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man in the 11600 block of South Halsted Street Sunday.According to court documents, Hood entered Maxwell Express to get food while her son waited in the car outside. Shortly after, the victim entered the restaurant and argument ensued between Hood and the victim. The court stated Hood was texting her son from the ...

WATCH LIVE | Modi and Biden discuss the prime minister's visit, take questions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:52 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are devoting the Indian leader's state visit Thursday to launching new partnerships in defense, semiconductor manufacturing and more sectors as they look to strengthen their countries' crucial — albeit complicated — relationship.Thousands gathered on the White House South Lawn for the welcoming ceremony, listening to performances by violinist Vibha Janakiraman and the a cappella group Penn Masala. As Modi arrived, the crowd — including many sari and shalwar kameez-clad members of the Indian diaspora — broke out in a chant of “Modi, Modi, Modi." “All eyes are on the two largest democracies in the world, India and America,” Modi said as the leaders met in the Oval Office. “I believe that our strategic partnership is important. I’m confident that working together will be successful.”With Modi by his side at the earlier welcoming ceremony, Biden said he believes the U.S.-India relationship “will be one of the definin...

Thursday Forecast: Temps in upper 80s, Air Quality alert issued

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:52 GMT

CHICAGO — Temperatures in upper 80s Thursday with hazy conditions. An Air Quality Alert has been issued across the Chicago area. High: 87, Lakeside: 76.Still looking at plenty of sunshine and warmth through Saturday.Mostly clear tonight with temps in low 60s. Low: 63. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here Friday Forecast: Mostly Sunny   High: 87, Lakeside: 75. Significant rain expected Saturday night into Sunday.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

United Airlines tweaking app to give flyers rebooking options, vouchers during delays

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:52 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — United Airlines says when flights are delayed or canceled it will use its app to send customers options for rebooking and, in some cases, vouchers for meals and hotel rooms.United said Thursday that it began testing the service on its app late last year and found that it reduced the number of people waiting in airports lines to speak to airline agents. United plans to hire 15,000, adding to surge in airline jobs Airlines are under pressure from the Biden administration to improve customer service. The Transportation Department said recently it would begin writing new rules to require passenger compensation when the airline causes delays and cancellations.United’s chief customer officer, Linda Jojo, said the new app features would save time and reduce stress for travelers because “we know things don’t always go as planned.”Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesSo far this year, United has canceled about 5,400 flights, or 1.3% of its schedule, which matches the indu...

Ina Garten responds after Facebook account hacked with 'strange' posts, recipes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:52 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Ina Garten recently thanked fans for alerting her to an issue with her Facebook page after hackers seemingly gained access to her account — to post an Olive Garden-inspired recipe.“Thank you to everyone who alerted me that my Facebook page was hacked, and to Meta for helping us get our page back!” Garten wrote Friday, less than a day after the unsanctioned recipe appeared on her page.“I will continue to post my favorite recipes here and read all of your wonderful comments!” the cookbook author and Food Network personality added. ‘He will be moderately missed’: Man’s obit goes viral Emily Pressman, a historian and apparent fan of Garten’s, was one of the first to notice something was amiss last Thursday, when an uncharacteristic post for a “Chicken Scampi (Olive Garden copycat recipe)” appeared on Garten’s page.“How you know Ina Garten's Facebook account has been hacked: instead of being her Hamptons-dwelling, Cosmo-sipping, ‘good olive oil’ using self, she's suddenly b...

Storms fade, but keep temperatures below 100º today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Scattered storms during the morning and early afternoon are moving east and fading. Rain chances will drop from 30% early in the afternoon to just 10% by late afternoon. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALS The benefits of the extra cloud-cover and scattered storms will be to delay the warm-up and keep many of us out of the triple digits today!Afternoon highs will still reach the upper 90s today, but it's a far cry from the 106º from just a few days ago. Keep in mind, despite a slight decrease in air temperatures, heat index values are still likely to exceed 105° in most areas.A Heat Advisory is in effect 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. today.Heat Advisory is in effect Thursday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.If we're lucky, we'll avoid triple digits for one more day on Friday, but hotter temperatures return this weekend.Weekend forecastEven hotter weather is possible next week. We may have to wait until after the 4th of July for a weather pattern change that cools temperatures. Expert: Texas heatw...

Deep Eddy Pool closed Thursday for storm debris cleaning, expected to reopen Friday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Deep Eddy Pool is closed all day Thursday for a deep clean due to storm debris from a Wednesday night storm. The City of Austin said in a release that aquatic staff would clean the pool, repair the main well and tend to general maintenance. The pool is expected to reopen Friday, weather permitting. Because of Thursday's cleaning, the previously scheduled cleaning for Tuesday has been canceled. For a list of city pool and splash pad locations, visit the City of Austin's website.

N. Austin's Braker Lane to shut down for rail station construction

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:52 GMT

Austin (KXAN) - Drivers who have noticed lane closures on Braker Lane in North Austin should brace for even more slowdowns this summer. The road will shut down just east of Q2 stadium for six days while CapMetro works on its new MaKalla Place Station. Braker Lane will shut down at the railroad crossing from July 7 to July 12. A detour map shows going eastbound, drivers have a relatively short detour, taking West Kramer Lane to Burnet Road to get around the construction. Westbound drivers are routed on W. Kramer Lane to Metric Boulevard to Rutland Drive to Burnet Road. That detour is about two miles. TxDOT data shows in 2020 an estimated 23,000 drivers traveled that section of Braker Lane daily.CapMetro Rail service will also be suspended from July 5 - 14. The agency offers alternate bus options for commuters. The closure is to move forward on the new McKalla Station. When complete, it will be right next to Q2 Stadium. It's due to open before the start of the 2024 Austin FC season. ...

Drones help Hays County Sheriff's Office with missing people searches, SWAT calls

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:52 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A few days ago, the San Marcos Police Department said it was able to locate a suspect in a stolen vehicle pursuit by using a drone. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: San Marcos PD uses drone to find suspect in stolen vehicle It's not the only law enforcement agency in the county using that technology to help in a variety of scenarios. "The quicker we can get one up, the quicker we can resolve the issue," said Hays County Sheriff's Office Patrol Sergeant Kelly Woodard. According to the sheriff's office, since 2021 they've flown their drones 2,100 times. What are the drones used for?Patrol Sgt. Woodard said they've responded to a variety of different situations. "It's missing persons, children or elderly, especially with the heat right now. Tactical event, SWAT, stuff like that," Woodard said. "Motor vehicle accidents that happened at night, where we don't have a victim, maybe motorcycles."Specifically in the summer, Woodard said deploying a drone in a search for a mi...