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GOP-controlled Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:42:53 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ GOP-led House of Representatives impeached state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday on articles including bribery and abuse of public trust, a sudden, historic rebuke of a fellow Republican who rose to be a star of the conservative legal movement despite years of scandal and alleged crimes.The vote triggers Paxton’s immediate suspension from office pending the outcome of a trial in the state Senate and empowers Republican Gov. Greg Abbott to appoint someone else as Texas’ top lawyer in the interim.The vote constitutes an abrupt downfall for one of the GOP’s most prominent legal combatants, who in 2020 asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn President Joe Biden’s electoral defeat of Donald Trump. It makes Paxton only the third sitting official in Texas’ nearly 200-year history to have been impeached.Paxton, 60, has decried what he called “political theater” based on “hearsay and gossip, parroting long-disproven claims,” and said it’s an attempt...

Raptors’ assistant Adrian Griffin set to be named new Milwaukee head coach: sources

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:42:53 GMT

The Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal to make Adrian Griffin their head coach after he spent the last five seasons as a Toronto Raptors assistant, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because the deal was still being completed.Griffin would replace Mike Budenholzer, who was fired earlier this month after the top-seeded Bucks’ stunning loss to the Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs.Griffin had been an assistant on a Toronto staff headed by Nick Nurse, who was fired last month after the end of the Raptors’ season. Griffin was an assistant on the Raptors’ 2019 NBA championship team that beat the Bucks in the Eastern Conference finals.Sportsnet’s Michael Grange also reported that the Raptors were considering Griffin for their head coaching vacancy.Well deserved ???????????? @NBACoachGriffin yeah griff!!!!! https://t.co/neijpk0ma6— Fred VanVleet (@FredVanVl...

Man handling gun inside River North hotel shoots self in hand, another man

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:42:53 GMT

CHICAGO — A man is in custody Saturday afternoon after Chicago police said he was handling a gun when it discharged, leaving him and another man injured inside a River North hotel room.The shooting happened at a hotel around 3:10 p.m. in the 300 block of North Dearborn Street. 12 shot, 3 dead in overnight shootings in Chicago ahead of weekend A 23-year-old man was handling the gun when it was discharged, police said. He was shot in the hand. Another man, 25, who was in the hotel room, was shot in the stomach.Both of the men were taken to Northwestern Medical Center in fair condition, police said.The 23-year-old man is in custody, according to Chicago police, and charges are pending. Chicago police said two firearms were recovered.

CPD: Man wanted for penetrating women at gunpoint in South Shore

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:42:53 GMT

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department sent out a community alert Saturday notifying the public of a man wanted for posing as a woman on Snapchat in order to rob and sexually penetrate women at gunpoint in South Shore.Police said that in each instance — at least four times — female victims spoke to a person they believed was also a female on Snapchat. After a short time, an in-person meeting was set up between the two at an address in the 1900 block of East 73rd Place, or the 7700 block of South Euclid Avenue.Once the victims arrived, a Black male offender, around 5'4" to 5'7", carrying a handgun (in one instance, a knife) appeared and threatened the victims, robbing them of money and cell phones before taking them to a different location to penetrate them, police said. 3 men hospitalized after drive-by shooting in Auburn Gresham Times and Locations7400 Block of South Euclid Avenue on March 21, 2023, between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m.1900 Block of East 73rd Place on May...

Texas House votes to impeach Ken Paxton

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:42:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas House voted 121-23 in favor of impeaching Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Saturday.“We will not tolerate corruption, bribery and abuse of power,” Rep. Andrew Murr, R-Junction, said in the closing statements of the impeachment proceedings. The House had to decide whether there was sufficient evidence to justify going to an impeachment trial. Now that the House has voted to approve the articles of impeachment, the matter will go to the Senate. The House General Investigating Committee laid out 20 articles of impeachment to the House members Thursday night. The 20 articles, or accusations, are the result of a two-month investigation that began after Paxton’s proposal emerged to use state funds to settle a $3.3 million whistleblower lawsuit filed by four former employees who accused him of wrongdoing.The House General Investigating Committee called up the articles enumerated in House Resolution 2377 on Saturday at 1 p.m. for the House’s consideration. The c...

Young Twins pave way for 9-7 win over Blue Jays

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:42:53 GMT

Yes, roster reinforcements will be coming in the near days and weeks, manager Rocco Baldelli acknowledged Friday night after a sleepy loss. But no, that’s not his focus. His focus was on the group of players who were active and healthy and what they would do to help the Twins win Saturday’s game.And Saturday, a group of hitters, who were given a chance as a result of some of the Twins’ recent injuries, did just that, spurring the team to a 9-7 win on Saturday afternoon at Target Field.Willi Castro, who has seen his role increase over the past few weeks, had three hits, including a pair of home runs. Forest Lake’s Matt Wallner, up with Max Kepler and Trevor Larnach on the injured list, went 4 for 4 with an outfield assist, socking his first home run of the season. And French-Canadian Edouard Julien, playing in place of the injured Jorge Polanco, had three extra-base hits — two doubles and a home run — against his childhood team.Castro and Wallner went back-to-back in the fifth inning...

Halfmoon Farmer's Market moving to Abele Park

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:42:53 GMT

HALFMOON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Town of Halfmoon has announced that their Farmer's Market will be moving outdoors to Abele Park for the summer. The official opening day at the new location will be on May 31. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Halfmoon Farmer’s Market, going into its sixth year, offers a wide assortment of fresh, local, and organic produce, as well as unique specialty items and crafts from a plethora of vendors. The outdoor market will be open every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., from June to September. Halfmoon Town Supervisor Kevin Tollisen said “The Halfmoon Farmer’s Market is a wonderful asset for our Town and a source of pride for our community. We are excited to move the Farmer’s Market outdoors to Abele Park, where more people can enjoy the fresh air and the fresh produce. The Farmer’s Market is a great opportunity to meet our local farmers and vendors, and to taste the delicious difference of locally g...

Missing murder suspect arrested in Montgomery County

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:42:53 GMT

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of murder who had been on the loose. Michael Darling, of Gloversville, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Darling has been accused of killing his wife, Kristine Darling, in Fort Johnson in 2019. The sheriff’s office stated that Darling knew of the charges he faced, and fled his home on Thursday, and had been missing since. Police took Darling into custody on the afternoon of May 27. This case is still ongoing, so stay with NEWS10 as more information develops.

Road rage shooting in St. Charles County: One hurt, suspect wanted

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:42:53 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - One person is hurt, and a suspect is wanted after a road rage shooting Friday in St. Charles County. The shooting happened just before 6 p.m. Friday in the westbound lanes of Missouri Route 364, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Teen walks two hours for 8th grade graduation in St. Louis Investigators report the victim was merging onto the highway when a suspect in a dark-colored car, possibly a black Audi vehicle, would not allow the victim to enter the highway lane. A road rage incident followed. A suspect pulled out a weapon and fired at least two shots at the victim's vehicle. The victim was shot in the hand and was treated for undisclosed injuries. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW The suspect ...

Man dies in Illinois house party shooting

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:42:53 GMT

KANKAKEE, Ill. - One man died overnight after a shooting at an Illinois house party. The shooting happened in Kankakee County in northern Illinois. According to the Kankakee County Sheriff's Office, a fight erupted during a house party over undisclosed reasons.Investigators say Michael Godinez, 23, of Clifton, died in the shooting. Deputies responded to the situation around 4:30 a.m. Saturday. The shooting happened at a home in the 1100 block of Coyote Run, in unincorporated Bourbonnais. Teen walks two hours for 8th grade graduation in St. Louis The Kankakee County Sheriff's Office is collecting information from partygoers and potential witnesses. Anyone with relevant information in this case should contact the sheriff's office at 815-802-7100. The shooting was determined to be an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the public, per the Kankakee County Sheriff's Office.