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Trump should step aside, Asa Hutchinson says, announcing run

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:52:22 GMT

It may come as no surprise to anyone following his activities since leaving office that former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday he will join the race for the Republican presidential nomination.“As I’ve traveled the country for six months, I hear people talk about the leadership of our country, and I’m convinced that people want leaders that appeal to the best of America, and not simply appeal to our worst instincts,” the two term Republican governor said on ABC’s This Week.Hutchinson, a former U.S. prosecutor, congressman and head of the Drug Enforcement Agency, is a noted and outspoken critic of the current Republican front runner, former President Donald Trump.Trump, on Tuesday, is expected to turn himself over to authorities in New York for arrest and processing following his indictment over an alleged hush money payment made during the run-up to the 2016 presidential election.In joining the race, Hutchinson also called for Trump to step aside to avoid the spe...

Trump plans Tuesday rally as NYC booking looms

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:52:22 GMT

Former President Donald Trump has scheduled a rally at his Florida golf course and residence to be held just hours after he is expected to be arrested and processed by authorities in New York City, according to his campaign.Trump, “will deliver remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 8:15 p.m.” his campaign announced Sunday, setting the 76-year-old up for a rather long day.Last Thursday, a grand jury called by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office indicted the former commander in chief on as yet unsealed charges related to an alleged hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels in the days leading up to the  2016 general election.Trump is expected to travel to New York on Monday ahead of his arrest and subsequent processing at the Manhattan Criminal Courts building on Tuesday.U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch told WCVB hosts Sharman Sacchetti and Ed Harding during their Sunday politics show On the Record that indictment of a for...

LSU wins 1st NCAA championship, beating Clark and Iowa

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:52:22 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Kim Mulkey’s LSU Tigers used a record offensive performance to beat Caitlin Clark and Iowa 102-85 in the national championship game on Sunday to win the first basketball title in school history.The victory made Mulkey the first women’s coach to win national championships at two different schools. She won three at Baylor before leaving for LSU two years ago.“Coaches coach a lifetime and this is the fourth time I’ve been blessed,” Mulkey said. “Never in the history of LSU basketball, men or women, has (anybody) ever played for a championship.”The feisty and flamboyantly dressed Mulkey, who wore a sparkly, golden, tiger-striped outfit, now has the third-most titles of all time behind Geno Auriemma’s 11 and Pat Summitt’s eight. Mulkey has never lost in a championship game.“My tears are tears of joy,” she said. “I’m so happy for everybody back home in Louisiana.”Clark, The Associated Press national player of the year, couldn’t lead the Ha...

Corey Conners wins Valero Texas Open for second time

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:52:22 GMT

Canadian Corey Conners won the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio on Sunday, claiming his second career PGA Tour victory at the same event he won as a Monday qualifier in 2019.Conners, from Listowel, Ont., carded a bogey-free round of 4-under 68 to finish 15 under for the tournament — one stroke better than hard-charging American Sam Stevens.“I was really solid all day. It was a battle out here all day, the conditions were not easy,” Conners told NBC after the win.The 31-year-old Conners started the day one back of Patrick Rodgers, but had taken a three-stroke lead by the turn, thanks to a trio of birdies, as the American dropped back.Conners’ lead shrunk to one when Stevens, playing a group ahead of the Canadian, made an eagle on the par-4 17th. But Stevens just missed an eight-footer for birdie on the par-5 18th, allowing Conners to win it with a par.Canadians to win 2 PGA Tour titles in the same eventMike Weir 2003 & 2004 Nissan OpenStephen Ames 2007 & 2009 ...

Gov. JB Pritzker visits Apollo Theater after deadly tornado hits Belvidere

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:52:22 GMT

BELVIDERE Ill. — Gov. JB Pritzker visited the site of the Apollo Theater in Belvidere where the classified tornado hit that killed one man and injured many others.One person is dead and 28 people were injured after the Apollo Theater collapsed during a concert amid the violent storm and winds that tore through the Midwest Friday evening. Belvidere Fire Chief Shawn Schadle said there were 260 people inside during the Apollo Theater around 7:55 p.m. when the roof and Apollo marquee collapsed.First responders responded within minutes as the closest fire facility was two blocks away.Police say five people suffered severe injuries, 18 suffered moderate injuries and five others with minor injuries. The fire chief identified the fatality as a 50-year-old man who was attending the concert. "He had a rock band t-short on," Schadle said. Police stated that 20 were transported by local ambulances and others were transported to hospitals by personal vehicles. More than 40 individuals were treat...

Unifying Chicago on the minds of Johnson, Vallas as mayoral runoff election approaches

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:52:22 GMT

CHICAGO — With about 48 hours left in the race, both mayoral candidates are busy hitting the pavement around Chicago this weekend.Brandon Johnson spent his time in the 6th Ward, reiterating his plans to unify Chicago and ensure everyone has the same access to a quality education and good-paying jobs."There is more than enough for everyone in this city," Johnson said."He’s going to turn Chicago around," said Randi Weingarten from the American Teacher's Federation. "Versus Vallas, who has failed at every job he has done." WGN Poll: Vallas leading Johnson in Chicago Mayoral runoff election Paul Vallas spent time at the Ann Sather Restaurant in Lake View, where he hammered crime and public safety, but also addressed other issues, like LGBTQ rights and — like Johnson — voiced concern over the need to unify Chicago."We have to make sure we have a good mayor who brings people together," said former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn who spoke on behalf of Vallas Sunday."The next mayor has to be...

LSU wins first NCAA championship, beating Caitlin Clark and Iowa

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:52:22 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Kim Mulkey’s LSU Tigers used a record offensive performance to beat Caitlin Clark and Iowa 102-85 in the national championship game on Sunday to win the first basketball title in school history.The victory made Mulkey the first women's coach to win national championships at two different schools. She won three at Baylor before leaving for LSU two years ago.“Coaches coach a lifetime and this is the fourth time I’ve been blessed," Mulkey said. “Never in the history of LSU basketball, men or women, has (anybody) ever played for a championship.” These pro sports teams have the longest postseason droughts The feisty and flamboyantly dressed Mulkey, who wore a sparkly, golden, tiger-striped outfit, now has the third-most titles of all time behind Geno Auriemma's 11 and Pat Summitt's eight. Mulkey has never lost in a championship game.“My tears are tears of joy," she said. “I’m so happy for everybody back home in Louisiana.”Clark, The Associated Press national player of the...

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Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:52:22 GMT

April Fools? False presidential campaign filed on behalf of Gov. Greg Abbott

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:52:22 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A federal campaign committee filed on Saturday titled 'Greg Abbott Presidential Campaign' was not created on behalf of the third-term Texas governor, a spokesperson with Abbott’s office told Nexstar Sunday.The campaign committee was filed with the Federal Election Commission on Saturday, which also happened to be April Fools' Day. Renae Eze, communications director for the governor, confirmed to Nexstar via text that it was not filed by Abbott’s campaign. When asked to confirm or deny the campaign committee’s legitimacy, Eze said, "It’s not us," in a text to Nexstar.The filing lists 'Greg Wayne Abbott' as the candidate for the campaign committee, which is the Texas governor's real full name. It's worth noting that during the last gubernatorial primary race in 2022, Abbott faced opposition from a man named Rick Perry, who was not the same person as Gov. Rick Perry, who preceded Abbott as Texas' top leader. Saturday's filing lists a man by the name of John Gray...

Byron Buxton settles into new role as designated hitter

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:52:22 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As Byron Buxton adapted to his new role as a part-time designated hitter last season, it was a conversation between Bryce Harper and former MVP Jimmy Rollins that helped put things in perspective for him.“Bryce was like, ‘It’s hard,’ ” Buxton said at the beginning of spring training. “Mentally, it is very hard, especially if you’re going on a streak or a slump. If you’re not playing defense, you ain’t got nothing to take your mind off of that.”Among Rollins’ message, per The Athletic: “It’s OK if you’re hurt,” and “it’s OK to make outs,” and “find a distraction.”For the time being, Buxton, who had season-ending knee surgery last year, will be serving as the Twins’ designated hitter, and while there’s been an adjustment process, the center fielder seems to have found a rhythm. While he’s not impacting the Twins on defense, Buxton has made his mark felt at the plate in the first three games of the season, where he’s 6 for 13 at the plate.“My routine is a...