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Judge rules Pence must testify before grand jury, sources say

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that former Vice President Mike Pence will have to testify before a grand jury in the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.That’s according to two people familiar with the ruling, who spoke on condition of anonymity because it remains under seal.The people said, however, that Pence would not have to answer questions about his actions on Jan. 6, 2021, when a mob of Trump’s supporters violently stormed the building as Pence was presiding over a joint session of Congress to certify the vote.Pence and his attorneys had cited constitutional grounds in challenging the subpoena. They argued that, because he was serving in his capacity as president of the Senate that day, he was protected from being forced to testify under the Constitution’s “speech or debate” clause, which is intended to protect members of Congress from ...

Queensbury man arrested following drug investigation

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday, the Warren County Sheriff's Office arrested a Queensbury man following a drug investigation. Alfred T. Allen, 52, was charged with two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Warren County Narcotics Enforcement Unit conducted multiple controlled drug buy operations, during which Allen sold crack cocaine to law enforcement. Allen was arraigned at the Queensbury Court and remanded to the Warren County Correctional Facility where he was already incarcerated on an unrelated matter.

They are here! Find Girl Scout Cookies near you

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT

(WSYR-TV) -- Everyone's favorite guilty pleasure is back: Girl Scout Cookies! If you didn't pre-order your own cookies with a Girl Scout but are waiting for them to set up shop at a location near you, you're in luck! You'll be able to find them this weekend, April 1 through April 23! Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! They are selling for five dollars a box. You can use the Girl Scout's Cookie Finder by entering your zip code and it will then lead you to all of the stands in your area!This year's cookie flavors include:Raspberry Rally® (NEW)Credit: Girl ScoutsCaramel Chocolate ChipCredit: Girl ScoutsDo-si-dos®Credit: Girl ScoutsLemonades®Credit: Girl ScoutsPeanut Butter Patties® | Tagalongs®Credit: Girl ScoutsToast-Yay!™Credit: Girl ScoutsAdventurefuls™Credit: Girl ScoutsCaramel deLites® | Samoas®Credit: Girl ScoutsGirl Scout S'mores®Credit: Girl ScoutsLemon-Ups® Credit: Girl ScoutsThin Mints®Credit: Girl ScoutsToffee-tas...

Tons of beef shipped to NY and other states recalled over E. coli

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT

(WKBN) — The Department of Agriculture announced that about 3,436 pounds of boneless beef chuck were recalled. Elkhorn Valley Packing boneless beef chuck product could be contaminated with E. coli, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said Friday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The USDA said the recalled items—which may be contaminated with by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103—were shipped to Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The affected beef, which was packed on February 16, went to distributors, retailers and wholesalers, as well as hotels, restaurants, and other "institutions," the USDA said.The issue came to light during routine FSIS testing of ground beef derived from the meat. The USDA said that, so far, there have been no confirmed reports of illness or other adverse reactions. A complete list of serial numbers for impa...

What to know for the 2023 St. Louis Cardinals home opener

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A tradition like none other is almost here: Opening Day for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals begin their 2023 season Thursday at Busch Stadium with the home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. First pitch for the new season is set for 3:10 p.m. Tens of thousands are expected to gather around Downtown St. Louis to celebrate. Upwards of 48,000 lucky fans have a chance to fill up the stadium. Others may enjoy the festivities from Ballpark Village, local sports bars or other destinations around downtown. Even if you're not planning to attend the game, there is plenty to enjoy around Opening Day. Here's a brief look on what to expect. RELATED - Cardinals end spring training with best record, possible Opening Day lineup Opening Day pep rallyRise and shine! The party begins early at Ballpark Village. Fans have a chance to enjoy the Opening Day pep rally from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday. The pep rally is free for anyone to attend. Fredbird, Team Fredbird, DJ Todd...

Guilty plea: St. Louis woman admits bank and pandemic loan fraud

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis woman appeared in federal court Monday and admitted to committing bank fraud and pandemic loan fraud in 2021 and 2022.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said Nikia French, 30, recruited people on the social media app Instagram to let her use their bank accounts. French would create counterfeit checks, deposit them into said accounts, then withdraw the money before the bank noticed the checks were no good.French ran her scam between February and April 2022. She deposited more than $73,000 in checks, and withdrew more than $34,000 in cash. Top Stories: Kim Gardner gets extra time to respond to A.G.’s lawsuit In April 2021, French submitted a pair of Paycheck Protection Program loan applications, asking for a total of $23,000. She identified as self-employed, but lied about her gross income and submitted fake documents to conceal her fraud. She also lied about not being convicted of a felony involving fraud.She'd p...

Survey on Broncos stadium possibilities one step toward decision, but “It’s early in the process”

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT

PHOENIX — The Broncos recently ramped up their survey efforts as they continue through a long process that ultimately will lead to a decision about whether to build a new stadium.The Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group started touring stadiums during the season and is keeping tabs on building projects around the NFL, as well.The survey season-ticket holders received recently included questions about the preferred location of a new stadium, what’s important about the game day experience, how far people are willing to travel, if they’d prefer a permanent roof, retractable roof, canopy or no roof and a raft of other queries. That wider survey came after Denver talked with 112 focus group participants and 34 club partners as a starting point. So far, team president Damani Leech said the team has about 7,000 completed surveys and the resulting data is slated to be finalized in about a month.“It’s early in the process, gathering information, really want to know what fans think across a v...

CPW plans to cut NW Colorado hunting licenses by more than 40% to protect challenged herds

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT

Thousands of elk, deer and antelope have been migrating out of northwestern Colorado due to hard winter conditions and many have died of starvation, forcing state wildlife managers to consider cutting the number of hunting licenses they issue by more than 40%.Deep, hard-packed snow covering rangeland already devastated by drought has made it difficult for these animals to find enough food, forcing many to graze along roads as they move, Colorado Parks and Wildlife managers announced Tuesday morning. Vehicle collisions with wildlife this past winter also took an exceptional toll.Semi-trucks whizzing east from Utah into Colorado along U.S. 40 plowed through antelope herds and killed more than ten on at least four occasions, CPW officials said.Wildlife managers charged with determining how much hunting can be sustained were wrestling with difficult decisions. Northwestern Colorado towns and ranches rely on revenues from hunting. Reducing hunting licenses would intensify the economic ch...

Comal Heritage Food Incubator will move to RiNo ArtPark

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT

After six years, Comal Heritage Food Incubator is closing up shop in the Taxi mixed-used development in the River North Art District. But that won’t last long: This summer, the award-winning operation will reopen nearby as a bigger restaurant and teaching kitchen within the 2,600-square-foot space of RiNo ArtPark, at 1900 35th St.“The ArtPark outpost has twice as much space as Comal’s current location, which will allow us to better serve the community with larger cohorts of participants and more diverse equipment to accommodate a variety of businesses and trainees,” said Jules Kelty, executive director of Focus Points Family Resource Center, which runs Comal.“We’re also looking forward to collaborating with all of the nonprofit partners, including Redline Denver, Denver Public Library and, of course, RiNo Art District,” Kelty added.The future home of Comal Heritage Food Incubator at the RiNo ArtPark. (Unfound Door, provided by Comal Heritage...

Xi Jinping’s Moscow visit: Laying the groundwork for a new world order?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:15:42 GMT

President Xi Jinping’s (pictured) recent trip to Russia carries significant ramifications and undertones. It serves as a gauge for China’s maneuverability in challenging American clout and dominance. Undeterred by the escalating American ire, the Chinese head honcho boldly undertook his Moscow excursion, fully aware of its symbolic and meaningful value, writes Salem AlKetbi, UAE political analyst and former Federal National Council candidate.Having publicly declared before the nation’s parliament that the US is spearheading a crusade to “contain, encircle, and repress” China, the Chinese leader is now intent on cementing his country’s position on the global arena.John Kirby, the spokesperson for the American National Security Council, succinctly encapsulated the US outlook on a global scale. He pointed out that China and Russia harbor a mutual yearning to contest America’s supremacy and subvert the international framework built on the tenets of the UN and the rule of law. According ...