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Gaetz-McCarthy spat could leave Dems as kingmaker in House

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:16 GMT

By Melanie Zanona, Annie Grayer, Lauren Fox and Manu Raju | CNNWith the clock ticking down toward a government shutdown, Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz approached a Democratic lawmaker on the House floor this week with a surprising pitch.Gaetz, who has been threatening Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s speakership almost daily, explained that his rebellion is motivated by a desire to find new leadership that keeps their word, tells the truth, and adheres to regular order – a message that this Democrat described to CNN as “utterly reasonable.”Gaetz then floated veteran Republican Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma and House GOP Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota as two alternative examples he had in mind, and then attempted to gauge whether this member would be open to supporting an effort to oust McCarthy. The Democrat told CNN there’s been internal discussions about a wide range of potential asks – from power-sharing agreements to policy ideas.“In the last 48 hours, he’s not just talking to Democrats. I’m talk...

Letters: Retail theft | No solution | Betraying immigrants | Term limits | ‘Fake news’ | Swipe fees

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:16 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Retail theft ishurting communitiesRe: “Target: Organized thefts spurred closures” (Page B1, Sept. 28).Another outlet (Target) making goods accessible to the Oakland and Pittsburg communities closes. More people lose their jobs.The pandemic created widespread need and has eroded a sense of personal responsibility. Some people feel they have the right to steal. Groups of youth fill their backpacks with items they did not purchase. The damage hurts not just the stores but affects whole communities.James EricksonBrentwoodNew gun laws arenot the solutionRe: “Newsom’s tougher gun laws include a new tax” (Page A1, Sept. 27).While your front-page article seemingly applauds Gov. Newsom’s new law, most of us realize new gun laws are not the solution to rampant, out-of-control crime that continues to remain above pre-pandemic levels. It’s simple: the bad guys could care les...

Gabe Kapler timeline: The highs and lows of his SF Giants tenure

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:16 GMT

Gabe Kapler was fired Friday from his job as the San Francisco Giants’ manager after holding the position for nearly four years.A September record of 8-17 thus far saw San Francisco fall from wild-card favorites to eliminated from the playoffs before their final series even began.Here are some of the significant moments of Kapler’s time managing the Giants:Nov. 12, 2019: Kapler is hired by Giants president Farhan Zaidi to replace Bruce Bochy just a month after being fired two seasons into his Phillies tenure.Nov. 13, 2019: In his introductory press conference, Kapler is questioned about his reported mishandling of assault allegations during his tenure as the Dodgers’ director of player development. When Kapler was informed of an assault of a 17-year-old girl that took place in the hotel room of Dodgers’ minor league players, he did not inform the police and instead tried to arrange a meeting between the girl and the players. “I think this is the right time to say I...

Two homicides in San Leandro 24 Hour Fitness parking lot investigated 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:16 GMT

(KRON) – The San Leandro Police Department is investigating two separate homicides that occurred in the parking lot of 24 Hour Fitness at the Bayfair Center.According to police, the first homicide was reported on Sept. 14 around 11:50 a.m. Officers were alerted to an unconscious male inside of a vehicle parked at the 24 Hour Fitness.  Officers located a deceased male subject inside a vehicle, suffering from what appeared to be a single gunshot wound, police said. SF leaders, Gov. Newsom react to passing of Sen. Feinstein The second homicide was reported on Sept. 24 around 10:40 a.m.  The second victim was found deceased also inside a vehicle, suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds, police said.Police are unsure if the two homicides are connected or random acts.If you have information regarding these incidents, please contact the San Leandro Police Department via any of the following methods: Detective C. Pricco at (510)577-3244, anonymous tip line at (510)-577-3278, or ...

2 burglary and auto theft suspects arrested 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:16 GMT

(KRON) -- The Milpitas Police Department arrested two burglary and auto theft suspects on Sept. 27. According to police, the suspects broke into multiple lockers in the women’s locker room at the Milpitas 24 Hour Fitness on Sept. 12 The suspects stole multiple items-- phones, wallets, and keys to a Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was later stolen by the suspects.  2 robbery suspects arrested at the Petaluma Outlets Sunglass Hut The vehicle was later recovered in Milpitas.Both suspects were identified as Fremont residents. Milpitas detectives located and arrested the suspects in Fremont. Suspects were booked into the Santa Clara County Jail for multiple charges, including felony burglary, additional theft-related charges, and conspiracy.

Boca Juniors y River Plate reeditarán en la Bombonera una nueva edición del superclásico de Argentina

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:16 GMT

(CNN Español) — En el camino del fútbol argentino hay varias estaciones, algunas más importantes que otras, pero hay una en especial que concentra la mayor atención. Es la que dice: Bienvenidos al superclásico Boca Juniors versus River Plate.Este domingo xeneizes y millonarios se verán nuevamente las caras y será en el templo del barrio de La Boca -La Bombonera- en el marco de la séptima fecha del torneo doméstico, la Copa Liga Profesional 2023.Boca, y la búsqueda de una victoria, para mejorar su irregular andar en el torneo local.En el certamen, dividido en dos zonas de 14 equipos cada una, Boca se ubica en la zona B en el noveno lugar con siete unidades. El xeneize está a cinco puntos del líder, Racing Club, producto de dos victorias, un empate y tres derrotas.En los tres últimos partidos, el equipo que dirige Sergio Almirón dio muestra de su irregular presente futbolístico: perdió en la fecha 4 como visitante ante Defensa y Justicia; también de visitante goleó 3-0 a Central...

Dan Campbell promises the Lions will stay on the hunt after their fast start

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:16 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions are in first place in the NFC North and playing as well as any team in the conference.That’s not a position they’ve been in for a long time.After beating the Packers 34-20 on Thursday — their third prime-time win in five games dating to last season’s finale — coach Dan Campbell was asked how his team would respond to being the hunted instead of doing the hunting.“We’re not the hunted, because we’re going to stay on the hunt,” he said. “We’ve said this since training camp — if you are hunting us, you don’t have to look for us.“We’re going to be on your front porch when you open the doors.”It’s been six years — since Week 2 of the 2017 season — since the Lions were alone in first place. That team finished 9-7 — well behind the 13-3 Minnesota Vikings — and missed the playoffs. Coach Jim Caldwell was fired after the season, and things fell apart under his successor, Matt Patricia.Now the Lions are back, but it has been decades since they’ve won a d...

Ravens rule out WRs Odell Beckham Jr. and Rashod Bateman for game at Cleveland

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:16 GMT

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Just as their running back group becomes a little healthier, the Baltimore Ravens suddenly have big concerns at wide receiver.The Ravens ruled out Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) and Rashod Bateman (hamstring) for Sunday’s game at Cleveland. That takes out two of Lamar Jackson’s top targets, although rookie receiver Zay Flowers and tight end Mark Andrews are healthy.Running back Gus Edwards, who was evaluated for a concussion after leaving last weekend’s game, has been a full participant at practice all week, and Justice Hill (foot) was a full participant Friday and is questionable for Sunday.The Ravens also ruled out cornerback Marlon Humphrey (foot) and linebackers David Ojabo (ankle/knee) and Odafe Oweh (ankle). Tackle Ronnie Stanley, who was back at practice earlier in the week following a knee injury, did not practice Friday and is doubtful.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflSource

Court orders Subway franchise owners to pay workers nearly $1M – and to sell or close their stores

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:16 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal court ordered the owners of 14 Subway locations north of San Francisco to pay employees nearly $1 million in damages and back pay — and also to sell or shut their businesses, with any sale proceeds going to the Department of Labor. Federal investigators said franchise owners John and Jessica Meza directed children as young as 14 to operate dangerous machinery, assigned minors work hours that violated federal law, and failed to pay their employees regularly, including by issuing hundreds of bad checks and illegally keeping tips left by customers. The Labor Department also charged that the Mezas coerced employees in an attempt to prevent them from cooperating with its investigation and that an associate, Hamza Ayesh, played a role in those efforts, including threatening an employee who complained about receiving a bad check.The Mezas did not admit to threatening or coercing employees, according to Arkady Itkin, their lawyer, who added that they did admit...

Seahawks safety Jamal Adams is set to return nearly 13 months after a severe leg injury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:16 GMT

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Nearly 13 months have passed since Jamal Adams limped off the field with another major injury, the worst one yet during his tenure with the Seattle Seahawks that’s been defined by injuries.There were the fingers. And the shoulders. And then in the 2022 season opener, a torn quadriceps tendon that’s taken over a year to fully recover from.But Adams is back. The ball of energy is set to make his return Monday night when the Seahawks play at the New York Giants.It’s the culmination of months filled with grueling rehabilitation, questions of whether he’d return and ultimately the realization that Adams is about to be on the field again.“I don’t take days for granted,” Adams said Friday. “This injury, it didn’t just teach me more about the game of football. It taught me a lot about life, what my purpose is and just how I go about my business.”Adams said the recovery was miserable and more difficult than any of his previous injuries. He said he was in a straight cast ...