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Torrential storms batter South Florida, close key airport

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:25 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) — Nearly a foot (30 centimeters) of rain fell in a matter of hours in Fort Lauderdale – causing widespread flooding, the closure of the city’s airport and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service for the Broward County region.The city of Fort Lauderdale released a statement Wednesday evening urging residents and visitors to stay off the roads until the water has subsided.“Police and Fire Rescue continue to answer calls for service,” the statement said. “Public Works staff are clearing drains and operating pumps to mitigate the water as quickly as possible.”Wednesday’s relentless showers prompted the airport, one of the largest in the region, to suspend all arriving and departing flights, the airport tweeted around 4:15 p.m.At around 5 p.m., the airport announced it shut down ground transportation shuttle service in response to recurring tornado warnings and ongoing heavy rainfall.The main roadways entering and exiting the airport were flooded and impas...

14-year-old fatally shot, 5 wounded at North Carolina home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:25 GMT

GOLDSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A 14-year-old girl was killed and five other people were wounded in a shooting Wednesday during a gathering at a North Carolina home, police said.The shooting happened at about 6:30 p.m. in Goldsboro, WRAL reported. The Goldsboro Police Department said the five who were wounded were stable and being treated at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Goldsboro police were investigating what led to the shooting with help from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.No further information was immediately released.The Associated Press

Police: 3 people shot in off-campus incident near Northwestern University

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:25 GMT

EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern University has issued a shelter and place alert after 3 people were shot Wednesday evening just south of the university's Evanston campus.According to a tweet, the university said police are investigating shots fired at Clark Street Beach. Evanston police said it happened in the 1800 block of Sheridan Road.Three people, who aren't Northwestern students, were shot, according to the Evanston Police Department.Commander Ryan Glew said a man, about 18 or 19, was killed, one boy, 15, is in critical condition and another boy, also 15, suffered a minor gunshot wound.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesThe suspects involved in the shooting went north towards campus. Evanston police said the shooting isn't affiliated with the university and there is no indication of an active shooter. No one has been taken into custody yet, but Evanston police said there doesn't appear to be an ongoing threat. Northwestern said police are looking for four people who went nor...

LaVine scores 39, Bulls beat Raptors 109-105 in play-in game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:25 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 39 points, DeMar DeRozan had 23 against his former team and the Chicago Bulls overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 109-105 in a play-in tournament game Wednesday night.The Bulls will visit the Miami Heat on Friday night for the chance to earn the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference playoff bracket, and a first-round playoff matchup with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.Nikola Vucevic had 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Bulls, who trailed 66-47 in the third quarter but took the lead by making four of seven attempts from 3-point range in the fourth. Chicago shot 3 for 19 from distance through the first three quarters.Fred VanVleet had 26 points and 12 rebounds and Pascal Siakam scored 32 points, but Toronto’s season ended in disappointment as the Raptors — with DeRozan's daughter, Diar, screaming when they shot — went a dismal 18 for 36 at the free throw line. Toronto missed six attempts from the line in the fourth ...

NASCAR, city promoters promise street race to be economic boon for Chicago

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:25 GMT

CHICAGO — The 12 turn, 2.2-mile NASCAR street race is already turning heads in Chicago. Earlier this week, NASCAR released information about the plans and planned closures for the July 1st and 2nd weekend."We are committed to being a good partner in this city," said Julie Griese, President of the NASCAR Chicago Street Course. "To working alongside all of you to ensure everyone has a good idea of what to expect." PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Chicago announces street closures for NASCAR races Griese led a virtual meeting Wednesday where she and other city promoters promised a positive economic impact with the race, with Griese saying the race is expected to generate more than $113 million for the local economy."The people that are coming to this race are going to be eating in our restaurants, riding in our taxi cabs, landing at our airports," said Michael Jacobs, President of the Illinois Hotel and Lobby Association. "And all of that helps to benefit the downtown area, helps benefit the city....

Jamie Foxx recovering after suffering 'medical complication,' family says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:25 GMT

(KTLA) - Jamie Foxx is recovering after suffering an undisclosed “medical complication” Tuesday, according to a social media post by the movie star’s daughter.  “We wanted to share that, my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday,” actress Corrine Foxx posted to her Instagram account on Wednesday.  While the 55-year-old's daughter did not elaborate on his exact medical condition, she said he received “great care” after quick action was taken and that “he is already on his way to recovery.”Though his family didn't say whether he had been hospitalized, TMZ reports that Foxx was taken to the hospital Tuesday morning. MLB umpire hospitalized after getting hit in the head during ‘scary’ moment Foxx, 55, started in show business as a comedian. He was a cast member on the television show “In Living Color” and, later, starred in his own sitcom “The Jamie Foxx Show.” Before long, the multi-talented artist was starring in films, winning an Academy Award for Best Ac...

What is mifepristone and how does it work?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:25 GMT

Medication abortion accounts for up to 60 percent of all abortions completed before 10 weeks gestation. It’s a two-step process that involves two drugs: mifepristone and misoprostol. Mifepristone is the only drug impacted by the recent court ruling in Texas. Abortion pill rulings in conflict: What happens next? Mifepristone, also known as RU-486, was developed in the 1980s and approved by the FDA in 2000.The drug blocks a natural hormone, progesterone, needed to support a pregnancy. Democratic governors are stockpiling abortion pills in the wake of Texas ruling Mifepristone is the first drug given in the two-drug regimen used for medication abortion. Twenty-four to forty-eight hours after patients take the dose of mifepristone, they take a second medication, misoprostol, which helps the body evacuate the pregnancy. In other words, the patient experiences contractions, cramping and bleeding as the uterus empties its contents.Mifepristone is also used to treat patients who experie...

Long waits, few providers and coverage gaps: inside Texas Medicaid program for children with disabilities

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:25 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A March study on Texas Medicaid revealed a host of issues affecting access to healthcare for some of the state's most vulnerable children.The study, commissioned by non-profit Protect TX Fragile Kids, evaluted families who receive care for their children under the Texas STAR Kids program. It's Medicaid-managed care for children and adults under the age of 20 with disabilities. Cheryl Lingenfelter's 10-year-old son Nathan is 100% dependent on her and caregivers after an anoxic brain injury left him with severe disabilities. His healthcare is covered under the STAR Kids program, but Lingenfelter said it's been a challenge finding Nathan the care he needs because of how the program operates."Finding a good medical support team has been crucial in keeping him alive," she said. "I don't have a choice of just going anywhere who accepts Medicaid, I have to find a place that accepts an insurance company."Under the STAR program, Texas and the federal government pay billion...

Morgan's shutout propels No. 10 Texas softball past Texas State Bobcats 4-0

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:25 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — Mac Morgan threw a shutout and Reese Atwood smashed her team-leading ninth home run for the No. 10 Longhorns in a 4-0 win Wednesday over Texas State.Morgan won her 12th game of the season surrendering five hits with six strikeouts and three walks. She faced 29 hitters and made 12 of them ground out in the complete game performance.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersAtwood's solo home run put the Longhorns on the board in the second inning. She drove a 2-2 pitch over the left-field wall and finished the game 2-for-3.Texas added three more runs in the sixth. Courtney Day hit an RBI single to plate Viviana Martines and Katie Cimusz drove in two runs with a single to center field. Both Martinez and Cimusz had two hits on the day, along with Ashton Maloney.The Longhorns (34-8-1) get back to Big 12 play Friday, starting a 3-game series against Kansas ...

2 young swimmers rescued in Duluth after being swept down swollen river

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:25 GMT

DULUTH, Minn. — Two boys, ages 13 and 14, who were swimming in the swollen Lester River on Wednesday afternoon were swept away by the stream’s powerful current and took a trip over a small waterfall before managing to scramble atop an island.Passersby quickly reported that the boys were stranded midstream, with raging water making it impossible for them to reach shore. Members of the Duluth Fire Department were on the scene approximately 3 minutes after dispatch.Assistant Fire Chief Dennis Edwards said the boys were a bit shaken up but otherwise in fine shape atop a 15- to 20-foot long island, located near the second parking lot up from Superior Street on the Lester River Road.He estimates the island was about 12 to 14 feet from a steep riverbank on the east side of the river. Firefighters were able to toss lifejackets to the boys while they formulated a plan.“There was some some self-awareness there to get themselves up on that island even as young as they are and as po...