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Highland Park mass shooting suspect says attack staged by federal agents: Sheriff's office

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:08 GMT

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. -- The Highland Park mass shooting suspect claimed the deadly July 4th attack was staged by federal agents, on a recorded video call, according to the Lake County Sheriff's office. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that Robert E. Crimo III has not been disciplined and is still allowed to make calls from a tablet. A spokesman for the state’s attorney’s office said it was aware of the video but would not comment further.It is now up to a judge to decide what to do since Crimo III wasn’t the one who violated jail rules but was a woman who recorded the call on Sept. 21, violating jail rules, the sheriff’s office said. Chicago father convicted of attempted murder in shootings to avenge 2015 slaying of 9-year-old son Crimo III lost his tablet privileges for a period of time earlier this year after he prank called a journalist, according to the Sun-Times. The sheriff’s office said it has forwarded details about the call to the Lake County state’s attorney’s office.

Maine mass shooting: What we know so far

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:08 GMT

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Authorities say a man fatally shot at least 18 people at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night. A massive search for the suspect was underway. The suspect was identified as Robert Card, a trained firearms instructor. The shooting in the state’s second-largest city is the 36th mass killing in the United States this year, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University. The database includes every mass killing since 2006 from all weapons in which four or more people, excluding the offender, were killed within a 24-hour time frame.Here's what we know about the suspect and where the shooting happened:WHO IS THE SUSPECT?Authorities on Thursday identified Robert Card, 40, as the suspect in the attack.Maine State Police say an arrest warrant has been issued for eight counts of murder. Ten victims remain unidentified.Card has been described as a firearms instructor b...

Flags to fly at half-staff until Monday for Maine shooting victims

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:08 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — President Joe Biden has ordered flags across the U.S. to fly at half-staff until Monday as a mark of respect for the victims of two shootings in Maine. In a proclamation Thursday morning, Biden ordered the U.S. flag to fly at half-staff at the White House, public buildings and grounds, military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels throughout the country until sunset on Oct. 30. Authorities were continuing massive search efforts for the man they say shot and killed 18 people and injured 13 others at a bowling alley and restaurant in Lewiston, Maine, late Wednesday. 18 dead in Maine mass killing; manhunt for shooter continues During a Thursday morning press conference, Maine Gov. Janet Mills said the shooting suspect, Robert Card, is considered armed and dangerous and warns people not to approach him. Card was described as a firearms instructor believed to be in the U.S. Army Reserve and assigned to a training facility in Saco, Maine.After the shooting, po...

Best Buy recalls nearly 1 million pressure cookers over burn risk

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:08 GMT

(WHTM) -- Best Buy has recalled about 930,000 Insignia pressure cookers due to a burn hazard.According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the inner pot of the pressure cooker has the wrong volume markings, which could lead to overfilling. The commission says this can result in hot food and liquids being "ejected" when the pressure cooker is vented -- either by using the steam release valve or by removing the top."Consumers should always check that the inner pot is not filled beyond two-thirds capacity when pressure cooking, that the lid is fully locked before pressure cooking is started, and that the floating locking valve has dropped before attempting to open the lid when pressure cooking," the CPSC advised.So far, Best Buy has gotten 31 incident reports, including 17 reported burn injuries, according to the commission. Pennsylvania gets seven new laws dealing with dogs, school bus safety and more The recall includes Insignia Multi-Function Pressure Cookers with...

Flooding risk continues for Central Texas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- 3-6" of rain has fallen overnight in portions of the Hill Country causing some localized flooding including minor flooding along the Llano river.The National Weather Service has expanded the timing and area of the Flood Watch to include ALL of the Austin Metro Counties. The Flood Watch now continues into early Thursday afternoon.Flood Watch until 1 p.m. ThursdayThe rain will continue its eastward movement and approach I-35 during the Thursday morning commute before moving into our eastern counties by late morning. Live, updated rain totals During the day on Thursday a 2 out of 4 flash flooding risk is in place for the Austin Metro. Watch out for localized heavy downpours on Thursday, which will be most widespread in the morning and become less numerous during the afternoon.Flash flooding risk Thursday (WPC)Another round of rain and thunderstorms happens Friday. Saturday looks drier, but more storms ar...

Here’s how Gophers football can win the Big Ten West

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:08 GMT

The Gophers’ 12-10 win over Iowa last week has rejuvenated Minnesota’s outlook to contend for the Big Ten West Division title.With five games remaining, Minnesota is 2-2 in the Big Ten and enters Saturday’s home game as a seven-point favorite against Michigan State (0-4).In the West standings, the third-place Gophers sit one game behind Wisconsin (3-1) and a half-game behind Iowa (3-2). But Minnesota holds the head-to-head tiebreaker with the Hawkeyes and fourth-place Nebraska (2-2).This current situation sets up a plausible scenario for the Battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe on Nov. 25 to decide the winner of the West.Here’s how that might shake out:Wisconsin is a 14-point home underdog against No. 3 Ohio State (4-0) on Saturday, and Minnesota will be a big underdog when the Gophers play the Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on Nov. 18. It’s not going out on a limb to assume Ohio State wins both games.Let’s also predict the Badgers and Gophers win every other game on their schedules — all of whic...

'The Dark Knight' makeup artist's ties to the Capital Region

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:08 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- John Caglione may be most well known for doing Heath Ledger's makeup in "The Dark Knight." He also has ties to the Capital Region. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Caglione grew up in Troy and graduated from Troy High School in 1976. He became interested in makeup when he was around 15 years old after he saw "The Exorcist" and started putting monster makeup on himself.Caglione sent a letter to Warner Bros. Studio for Dick Smith, the makeup artist on "The Exorcist." After being rerouted to Smith in Westchester County, he answered the letter, called Caglione on the phone, and they started a correspondence. Veteran-owned café in Rensselaer closing its doors After Caglione graduated high school, Smith recommended him to NBC in New York City. Caglione worked as a makeup artist on "Saturday Night Live" for seven seasons, working on other shows in between.From "SNL," Caglione moved on to work on horror films, ...

DOD Official gives statement on Maine mass shooting suspect

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A U.S. Department of Defense official has released a statement regarding Robert Card, the suspect in Wednesday's mass shooting that killed at least 18 and injured 13 in Maine. In a press conference, Maine Governor Janet Mills said Card is to be considered armed and dangerous. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! One Defense Department Official said, "On July 17, 2023, leaders of the Army Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 304th Infantry Regiment, informed garrison staff at the Camp Smith Training Site in New York that Card was behaving erratically. Out of concern for his safety, the unit requested that law enforcement be contacted.  New York State Police responded and transported Card to Keller Army Community Hospital at the United States Military Academy for medical evaluation.New York State Police has stationed armed troopers and squad cars at the gateway to Camp Smith to increase the force protection already ...

Albany man arrested a second time in stolen vehicle case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Wednesday, an Albany man was arrested a second time following a stolen vehicle investigation. State Police charged Odiah D. Austin, 20, with grand larceny in the fourth degree and two counts of possession of a forged instrument in the third degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say Austin and another individual, Tyshaun C. Phelps, 19, allegedly stole a car from a parking garage in the Capital building on the night of September 27. Police found the vehicle unoccupied on Lark Street the following day, but multiple personal items were missing. The vehicle also sustained damage to the front end.Austin turned himself in on October 3. He was arraigned on charges of criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree and criminal mischief in the fourth degree. Austin was released under the supervision of the Albany County Probation Department.Phelps was arrested on October 6 and charged with...

Wanda Sykes to perform in Kingston

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:08 GMT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Ulster Performing Arts Center announced they will be hosting a performance by comedy legend Wanda Sykes. The show is scheduled for April 13, 2024. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Emmy Award-winning comedian has received universal acclaim across every facet of her multi-decade career in entertainment, including her stand-up, writing, acting and producing. First known for her work as a writer on "The Chris Rock Show", Sykes has appeared in a wide range of films and shows, including HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and ABC's "Black-ish". Sykes released her sixth comedy special "Wanda Sykes; I’m an Entertainer" back in May. The performance will be a stop on her 2024 "Please and Thank You Tour". Comedian Desi Banks to perform in Albany UPAC is located at 601 Broadway in Kingston. You can buy Wanda Sykes tickets online through the Ticketmaster website when they go on sale to the general public on Oc...