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Biden declares 'America will not default,' says he's confident of budget deal with GOP lawmakers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:01:50 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — An optimistic President Joe Biden declared Wednesday that he is confident the U.S. will avoid an unprecedented and potentially catastrophic debt default, saying talks with congressional Republicans have been productive as he prepared to leave for a global summit in Japan. Biden's upbeat remarks came as a select group of negotiators began meeting to try and hammer out the final contours of a budget spending agreement to unlock a path forward for raising the debt limit by June 1. That is when the Treasury Department says the U.S. could begin defaulting on its obligations and trigger financial chaos. “I’m confident that we’ll get the agreement on the budget and America will not default,” the president said from the Roosevelt Room of the White House. He said a meeting late Tuesday with Vice President Kamala Harris, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and other congressional leaders was “productive” and that “everyone came to the meeting, I think, in good faith.” Bi...

Ohio high school senior wins state team track title all by herself

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:01:50 GMT

MARENGO, Ohio (WCMH) -- "I have seven pairs of shoes in my track bag,” said Ohio high school athlete Juliette Laracuente-Huebner.Counting them off on her fingers, she said, “So I have two flats, high jump spikes, long jump spikes, triple jump spikes, and then practice sprint spikes and then competition sprint spikes."It may not be your normal kind of shoe collection, but it helped the Highland High School senior secure a state indoor track and field championship -- by herself."It was crazy being like, going up against teams that have 15 girls there and I was the only one who was representing Highland, and it was like, ‘Oh well, I just beat them out all by myself,’” she said with a shrug.In March, at the Ohio Indoor State Championships held by the Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches, Laracuente-Huebner won four individual titles, which ended up giving her enough points to single-handedly win the Division 2/3 team state title."Oh, I was so excited, but I tried to keep ...

Sunken 55-gallon drum comes up empty in search for missing Oklahoma woman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:01:50 GMT

GROVE, Okla. (KSNF) – Authorities thought the disintegrating and rusted-out remains of a 55-gallon drum found at the bottom of a northeast Oklahoma lake last month might hold clues to the disappearance of a woman missing since 1998. But after an examination of the barrel and the area surrounding it, Delaware County Sheriff James Beck confirmed they have not discovered any remains or artifacts that indicate a crime.Peggy A. Sweeten was last seen on Jan. 13, 1998. The 52-year-old former special education teacher and grandmother disappeared from her Grand Lake residence without a trace, leaving her car, clothing, photos and personal mementos behind.  Peggy's husband, James "Jim" Sweeten, is considered a “person of interest” in her disappearance and presumed death, according to Delaware County authorities. Illinois girl abducted at 9 found safe 6 years later in North Carolina; mom charged In April, state and local authorities located a 55-gallon drum in a cove near Sweeten’s form...

WATCH: Distressed dolphin calf rescued by off-duty deputy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:01:50 GMT

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A newborn dolphin was given a second chance at life thanks to the quick thinking of an off-duty deputy in Florida.The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office’s said the mission of its Maritime Operations Unit "is to make sure all are safe on the water. On May 10, MarOps corporals were called to assist a different resident: A dolphin calf."Officials said an off-duty deputy was fishing off the coast of Hudson, Florida, when he discovered the hours-old dolphin alone and in distress. The deputy called PSO’s MarOps unit, which rushed the dolphin 30 minutes south to meet with members of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Pause on student loan payments about to end for millions The young dolphin was ultimately transferred to SeaWorld Rescue, which said the male dolphin was in critical condition. Since its rescue, the dolphin has been showing signs of improvement and swimming on his own."We’re proud of the swift actions of our deputies, both on and off duty," the sheriff's ...

City of Austin audit reveals Animal Services employee misused family medical leave

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:01:50 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin revealed Monday that an employee of the Animal Services Office misused family medical leave. According to a report, the employee applied for a job with a Texas county in late 2021 and started working for that county in December.At the same time, the employee went on family medical leave, or FMLA, from the Austin Animal Services Office. The leave ran through February 2022. There were 13 city work days in which the employee worked for the county while taking leave, according to the report. The employee was paid about $2,315 for those days. The city's FMLA procedure prohibits working another job while taking sick leave from the city. Additionally, according to the report, the employee did not disclose their secondary job with the county to Animal Services when they started the secondary employment, which was required under city policy. The city said the employee has since resigned from their position.

Former UMN men’s gymnasts place fourth nationally

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:01:50 GMT

Minnesota GymACT, a team comprising former University of Minnesota men’s gymnasts, finished fourth at the GymACT nationals last Saturday in Oklahoma City. The competition included athletes from schools that have dropped their programs.Minnesota’s Kellen Ryan finished fourth on the vault, and Yaroslav Owens-Pochinka tied for sixth on rings to earn All-American honors at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. The team finished with 296.1 points to finish behind champion Arizona State (320.2), Washington (305.55) and Texas Armadillos (299.05).Minnesota GymACT still operates out of Cooke Hall on the UMN Campus but outside of scholarship money owed to athletes when the program was dropped. It is now funded by donors. The team, which finished first in the GymACT team championships in March, raised about $100,000 last year.The program has applied to become part of UMN’s Campus Life Program, which would allow it to use university branding and tap into UMN Foundation Funding already earmarked ...

Free Saturday film series returning to Greene County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:01:50 GMT

ATHENS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Athens Cultural Center has announced the return of its Third Saturdays Free Film Series. The screenings take place outdoors at Athens Riverfront Park. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Screenings are scheduled to begin at sunset with rain dates set for the following Sundays. Organizers recommend attendees arrive to enjoy before the pre-screening events start.LineupMay 20: "War of the Worlds" (2005), directed by Steven SpielbergThe ferry scene was filmed in Athens on Second Street. Extras from that scene will speak on their experience before the showing.June 17: "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar" (1995), directed by Beeban KidronIn celebration of Pride Month, Stewart House's River Grill will be serving up Chi Chi Tini’s drink specials in honor of the night, with a portion of all drink sales donated to support the free film series. A block party will also kick off at 5 p.m. on Second...

22-year-old accused of stealing a gun from a car

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:01:50 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man is accused of stealing a gun from a car and was arrested on Tuesday, according to the Amsterdam Police Department. Kobe Richmond, 22, faces multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to Amsterdam Police, Richmond was arrested on a felony warrant for charges that stem from the alleged crime on April 22.Charges:Third-degree criminal possession of a weaponFourth-degree grand larceny RCSO seeking man accused of stealing rescue truck Richmond was arraigned and released on his own recognizance. He is set to appear in Amsterdam City Court at a later date.

Corinth Central School District unveils new logos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:01:50 GMT

CORINTH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After changing its name and mascot from the Corinth Tomahawks to the Corinth Riverhawks, the Corinth Central School District has unveiled its new logo(s). The school district made the name change in April.Working with a Long Island-based artist, the school district will use the following logos in the future:Image via Corinth Central School DistrictImage via Corinth Central School District

Mayfield Historical Society hosts 40th Annual Strawberry Festival

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:01:50 GMT

MAYFIELD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On June 10th, the Mayfield Historical Society will be hosting its 40th Annual Strawberry Festival at The Rice Homestead. The festival runs from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! There will be live music by The Knoxville Gentlemen, who will perform classic rock, old country, and music from the 50s and 60s. There will be strawberry shortcake with ice cream and lemonade available for a donation of $5 or $3 for children 8 and under.Visitors can take free tours of the Rice Homestead. The Loom Room, Mill Stone Garden, Heritage Flower Garden, and Oliver's Trail will be open for viewing. In conjunction with the festival, the historical society will also be premiering its new summer exhibit "School Days". Albany’s 2023 Alive at Five concert series lineup announced In the event of rain, the festival will take place at the Mayfield Presbyterian Church. This summer, The Rice ...