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House Republicans push off Biden impeachment bid for now as hard-right clamors for action

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:24 GMT

By LISA MASCARO (AP Congressional Correspondent)WASHINGTON (AP) — Eager to impeach President Joe Biden, hard-right House Republicans forced a vote Thursday that sent the matter to congressional committees in a clear demonstration of the challenge that Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces in controlling the majority party.The ability of single lawmaker in the 435-member House to drive an impeachment resolution this week caught Republicans off guard and many of them viewed it as a distraction from other priorities. The measure charges Biden with “high crimes and misdemeanors” over his handling of the U.S. border with Mexico.Rep. Lauren Boebert, backed by allies, was able to use House rules to force a snap vote on such a grave constitutional matter. The 219-208 party-line vote sent her resolution to committees for possible consideration, like any other bill. They are under no obligation to do anything.Still, Boebert, R-Colo., argued during debate, “The House is taking h...

Hot Property: Chatham charmer full of potential

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:24 GMT

Before the words “amazing potential” frighten off anyone, 99 Uncle Albert’s Road in Chatham is a perfectly lovely property as is. Encompassing a main house built in 2004 and a separate barn with a garage and workshop space, the 1.44 acre parcel is ready to become an indelible part of your summertime memories.In its former incarnation, the land was used as the working farm of the legendary Chatham Bars Inn. Held by the same family for 70 years, the property is ready for its next life — as is or expanded to accommodate a second home or a swimming pool. Let your imagination run wild along this stretch of Oyster Pond and the Oyster River.Abundant windows and an expansive wraparound porch gaze out over tranquil water views. Grab your morning beverage and spend a few choice hours watching boats and wildlife glide in and out of view. Seeking your own time on the water? Nantucket Sound is easily accessible via the river.The two-bed, 2.5-bath main house includes a primary suite on the open c...

Jake Bauers, Billy McKinney focused on enjoying the minors before success with Yankees

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:24 GMT

Before Jake Bauers and Billy McKinney unexpectedly became two of the Yankees’ more consistent hitters, the journeymen were teammates at Triple-A.There, the non-roster invitees talked about their up and often down careers, their experiences in the majors, and the success they were having at the highest level of the minor leagues earlier this season. But rather than longing for the bright lights of The Show, Bauers said he and McKinney focused on “enjoying wherever you are.”“If you’re in Triple-A and all you’re thinking about is the big leagues, chances are 1) you’re not going to be playing well, and 2) you’re going to be miserable,” the 27-year-old Bauers said Wednesday after he and McKinney homered in a 4-2 Yankees win over the Mariners. “Most of the conversations that we did have were more just about how to enjoy whatever’s happening wherever it’s happening.”That perspective helped the two outfielders thr...

Bankrate: Student cards vs. secured cards

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:24 GMT

Holly D. Johnson | Bankrate.com (TNS)If you’re trying to decide between a student credit card and a secured credit card, you should know these card products are similar but not exactly the same. Where student credit cards are unsecured cards that don’t require a cash deposit as collateral, secured credit cards require a minimum deposit (usually $49 to $200) to begin building credit with a card you can use for purchases.That said, secured credit cards come with one benefit that makes them a better choice for a variety of people; They are easiest to get approved for among all types of credit cards available today. Read on to learn more about the secured vs. student credit card debate, the pros and cons of each type of credit card and how you can decide which one is best for you.When to choose a student cardStudent credit cards are for college students who want to earn rewards and build credit for the future. As such, many let students get approved with minimal credit history, and some...

Recipes: Make these dishes to elevate your Fourth of July feast

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:24 GMT

Our inalienable culinary rights on the Fourth of July? Life, liberty and the pursuit of joyous grilling. Who says our holiday of backyard feasting must be just another weenie roast?Grilled pork tenderloin could be a delectable centerpiece of this year’s holiday happiness. As I often do, I turn to grilling guru Steven Raichlen to guide my path. His Mojo-Marinated Pork Tenderloin is a just-right entree.Raichlen marinates the tenderloins in a mix he dubs a “mojo marinade.” It’s a tasty blend of oil, garlic, cumin, lime juice, and orange juice, plus oregano, salt, and pepper. The prep requires that the mojo mix is brought to a boil. Once cooled, fresh mint or cilantro are added. Half of the cooled mixture is used to marinate the pork; the remaining concoction is spooned over the sliced grilled meat just before serving.Don’t confuse pork tenderloins with pork loin. Tenderloins are thin and long; they are always boneless. Most often they are sold sealed, two-to-a-pack. Pork loins are larg...

Titanic sub updates: 5 people on OceanGate Expeditions submersible are dead after ‘catastrophic implosion,’ officials believe

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:24 GMT

The five people on board the missing OceanGate Expeditions sub that explores the Titanic wreck site have died, officials believe after rescuers on Thursday found remains of the sub from a likely “catastrophic implosion.”The 21-foot submersible has been missing in a remote area of the North Atlantic Ocean, about 900 miles off of Cape Cod, since Sunday. The 96-hour oxygen supply on board was expected to expire on Thursday.“We now believe that our CEO Stockton Rush, Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman Dawood, Hamish Harding, and Paul-Henri Nargeolet, have sadly been lost,” OceanGate Expeditions said in a statement on Thursday.“These men were true explorers who shared a distinct spirit of adventure, and a deep passion for exploring and protecting the world’s oceans,” the company added. “Our hearts are with these five souls and every member of their families during this tragic time. We grieve the loss of life and joy they brought to everyon...

Human rights in the air, millet and mushrooms on the plates at the White House dinner for India

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:24 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Concerns about human rights and freedom in India were in the air for Thursday’s White House state dinner for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while a plant-based menu of millet, mushrooms and strawberry shortcake filled the tables for the vegetarian premier and hundreds of guests.Despite deep differences over human rights and India’s stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine, President Joe Biden extended to Modi the administration’s third invitation for a state visit. It included the state dinner, a high diplomatic honor that the U.S. reserves for its closest allies.Biden hopes all the pomp and attention being lavished on Modi — from the thousands who gathered on the White House lawn to cheer his arrival in the morning to the splashy dinner at the end of the day — will help him firm up relations with the leader of a country the U.S. believes will be a pivotal force in Asia for decades to come. Rich and famous Indian Americans from the fields of business, entertain...

Quebec wildfires: Northern town Lebel-sur-Quévillon evacuated for second time

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:24 GMT

MONTREAL — The northern Quebec city of Lebel-sur-Quévillon is being evacuated for the second time in less than three weeks because of forest fires.Mayor Guy Lafrenière says one of two routes connecting the community to the rest of the province has been blocked by a fire.He says everyone must leave before 6:30 p.m.Residents of the city of about 2,000 people had been forced from their homes for two weeks because of fires and had only returned Sunday.The city has been under alert since then and residents had been encouraged to leave because of the presence of heavy smoke.Provincial officials said earlier in the day that around three-quarters of the town’s residents had already left.This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 22, 2023.The Canadian Press

Burlington teacher charged for possessing child pornography

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:24 GMT

Halton police have laid charges against a Burlington teacher for the possession of child pornography.Investigators said 29-year-old Matthew Wicks of Burlington was taken into police custody on June 21.The accused was a part-time teacher at Mohawk College and had been the head percussion instructor for the Burlington Teen Tour Band.Wicks is facing two counts of possessing child pornography and one count of accessing child pornography.He’s being held in custody pending a bail hearing, police said.

Congressional report says there’s an extremely high risk Temu’s supply chains have forced labor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:24 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A Congressional report published Thursday offered a blistering critique of popular Chinese retailers Shein and Temu, with lawmakers accusing the latter of failing to maintain “even the façade of a meaningful compliance program” that seeks to prevent goods made by forced labor from being sold on its platform. In the report, the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party said Temu’s business model essentially allows the company to avoid responsibility in complying with a U.S. law that block imports from China’s Xinjiang region unless businesses can prove the items were made without forced labor. “American consumers should know that there is an extremely high risk that Temu’s supply chains are contaminated with forced labor,” the report said.Temu is owned by Pinduoduo Inc., a popular e-commerce site in China. It was launched in the U.S. last year and has grown in popularity by offering cheap goods, from apparel and home products, from China-based sellers. The...