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Debt limit standoff brings tough talk, little action as Biden, world leaders watch for progress

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:46:28 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Debt limit negotiations between the White House and House Republicans hung over the weekend with tough talk but little action, as President Joe Biden and world leaders watched from afar hoping high-stakes discussions would make progress on avoiding a potentially catastrophic federal default.In a sign of a renewed bargaining session, food was brought to the negotiating room at the Capitol on Saturday morning, only to be carted away hours later. No meeting was expected. It was another start-stop day with no outward signs of progress, though talks could step up again Sunday. The Biden administration and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., are racing for a budget deal that would pave the way to increase the nation’s debt limit. Republicans are demanding steep spending cuts that Democrats oppose as too severe. The two sides are up against a deadline as soon as June 1 to raise its borrowing limit, now at $31 trillion, so the government can keep paying the natio...

One in custody for impaired driving in Kennedy and Eglinton area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:46:28 GMT

One person is in custody after an impaired driving incident in the Kennedy Road and Eglinton Avenue East area on Saturday.Police responded to reports just before 8:00 p.m. of a single-vehicle crash into a traffic light box in the area.One person was taken into custody for impaired driving.Traffic lights are out in the area and delays are expected in the area.COLLISION:Kennedy Rd & Eglinton Ave E– reports of a single-vehicle crash into traffic light box– police o/s– officers advised the driver is in custody for impaired– officers advised traffic lights are out in the area– expect delays– consider alternate routes#GO1135197^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) May 20, 2023 

Lawyer who quit Trump legal team cites disagreements with Trump adviser as basis for departure

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:46:28 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawyer who quit Donald Trump’s legal team this past week attributed his decision Saturday to strategy disagreements with a close adviser to the former president.Timothy Parlatore, who had been a key lawyer for Trump in a Justice Department special counsel investigation into the potential mishandling of classified documents at his Florida estate, told CNN in an interview on Saturday that there were “certain individuals that made defending the president much harder than it needed to be.”He singled out Boris Epshteyn, another lawyer and top Trump adviser in multiple criminal investigations, whom he accused of “doing everything he could to try to block us to prevent us from doing what we could to defend the president.”Parlatore disclosed Wednesday that he was resigning from the Trump legal team, a move that comes as the investigation by special counsel Jack Smith shows signs of winding down and nearing a decision on whether or not to bring charges against the f...

Sheriff: Grenade blast kills man, injures two sons in NW Indiana

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:46:28 GMT

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. — A man is dead, and two of his sons are in the hospital after a hand grenade exploded in their Lakes of the Four Seasons home Saturday.According to the Lake County Sheriff's Department, police responded sometime before 6:30 p.m. to a reported explosion in a home in the 3400 block of West lakeshore Drive.Deputies said when they arrived on scene, an adult male was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead. His two sons, ages 14 and 18, were taken to an area hospital with shrapnel wounds.Upon further investigation, the LCSD said a family in the home had been going through a grandfather's belongings when they found a hand grenade, and someone reportedly pulled the pin on the device and it detonated. Police: Man in custody after attempted abduction in Evanston The Porter County Bomb Squad was called to secure the area and determine whether there may be additional explosive devices.A crime scene investigation unit and homicide detectives from the Lake County Sherif...

More police, extra efforts to keep Downtown St. Louis safe on busy Saturday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:46:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Downtown St. Louis is packed with tens of thousands this weekend as Busch Stadium, Enterprise Center and CITYPARK all hold events on Saturday night. The Cardinals host the Dodgers at Busch Stadium. Thomas Rhett is holding a concert at the Enterprise Center. CITY SC is hosting Sporting Kansas City at CITYPARK. With these activities and more planned around downtown, that has both visitors and police hoping St. Louis doesn't see a repeat of shootings, fights and other kinds of chaos from last weekend. Safety is on the top of mind Saturday. New top prosecutor leaves high-powered law firm for public service The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department tells FOX 2 that there will be extra officers patrolling as part of their summer violence and cursing enforcement detail. Also, with Saturday's sporting events and concerts, several off-duty officers are providing extra security at events. As of early Saturday evening, there are no issues to report out of downtown. It is quit...

Fire survivor shares inspiring message during SLU graduation ceremony

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:46:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It's graduation weekend for thousands of students in the St. Louis area. St. Louis University alumni John O’Leary didn’t graduate at the top of his class back in 1999, but he does have a harrowing and inspiring story he shared with new SLU graduates. Back in 1987, O'Leary watched a group of older children in his neighborhood playing with fire and gasoline. He was in a horrific accident and given a 1% chance of survival.  “I assumed, if they can do it, so can I,” said O’Leary. “With my parents gone, I walked into the garage, bent over a can of gasoline, and poured a little bit of fluid on top. [A] huge explosion, [I] find myself engulfed. [I] spent five and a half months in burn center, burned 100 percent of my body, lost my fingers.”  New top prosecutor leaves high-powered law firm for public service O'Leary attributes his professional success to his time at SLU, and he left the Class of 2023 feeling moved and empowered.  “What a phenomenal commencement address,” ...

Missouri tradition ranked among '150 best things to do in the USA this summer'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:46:28 GMT

SIKESTON, Mo. - Do you enjoy thrown roles, bottomless sides and hearty entrees? It's all part of a one-of-a-kind tradition at Lambert's Cafe. Lambert's Cafe in Ozark, Missouri. FOX 2 file photoThe experience has also earned praise as part of Travel Lemming's "150 best things to do in the USA this summer." Visiting Lambert's was ranked the 33rd best thing to do in the country this summer. Travel Lemming said, at Lambert's, people can, "embrace warm, southern hospitality with endless pass-arounds, fried favorites, and personal pitchers of sweet tea." You'll also notice many old-time photos and customized license plates around the wall that scream adventure. Trending -- Glenn Zimmerman’s long-range summer 2023 forecast Lambert's has two Missouri locations, but both require a road trip from big metros. If you're closer to St. Louis or Cape Girardeau, the Lambert's location in Sikeston is likely the best option for you. If you're closer to Kansas City or Springfield, the Lambert's loc...

Man shot on Stan Musial Bridge, in critical condition

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:46:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A man is in critical condition after a shooting on the Stan Musial Bridge along I-70 East. This happened around 2 a.m. Saturday morning. St. Louis City Police say the victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are handling the investigation. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Eureka fundraiser held for Hermann officer recovering from shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:46:28 GMT

EUREKA, Mo. - A fundraiser was held Saturday in support of the wounded Hermann officer Adam Sullentrup as he continues a lengthy road to recovery. Sullentrup and officer Mason Griffith were at Casey’s gas station in Hermann, Missouri, on March 12 when they tried to take a man wanted on outstanding warrants into custody. Both officers were shot. Griffith died in the shooting, and Sullentrup is recovering from critical injuries. New top prosecutor leaves high-powered law firm for public service A fundraiser Saturday was held at the Eureka-Pacific Elks Lodge. It included a barbecue dinner, cash bar, silent auctions and other events. Proceeds will benefit Sullentrup. Family members and loved ones are grateful for the sustained support. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW ...

State titles taste even sweeter for first-generation athletes Eboselulu, Odone Omofoma of Dayspring Christian, Daniel Baroumbaye of Grand Junction Central

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:46:28 GMT

LAKEWOOD — When asked how Dayspring Christian Academy junior Eboselulu Omofoma felt about seeing her older sister Odone at last get atop the Class 2A podium twice Saturday, she recalled a saying she overheard her father, Sylvester, once say.“It’s like if a tree struggles to get water, the fruits are so much sweeter when it does get fruit — it’s kinda like that,” Eboselulu said after winning her fourth title of the weekend, and eighth in an already-illustrious prep career.“If you get it every year, it’s not as sweet and it’s not as amazing. But when you struggle for it and it’s do-or-die, it’s so much sweeter. It’s so much sweeter for her to do it than I.”Related ArticlesPreps | Grandview’s John Reyes, who built Wolves into Class 5A perennial power, retiring from coaching after 21 years in Colorado Preps | Mead’s Tavon Underwood smashes Colorado record in 4A boys 400-meter dash: “We all saw this coming” ...