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Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, trailblazer and champion of liberal priorities, dies at age 90

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 23:04:24 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat and champion of liberal causes who was elected to the Senate in 1992 and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.Feinstein died on Thursday night at her home in Washington, D.C., her office said on Friday. Tributes poured in all day. Opening the Senate floor, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that “we lost a giant in the Senate.” “As the nation mourns this tremendous loss, we know how many lives she impacted and how many glass ceilings she shattered along the way," Schumer said, his voice cracking.President Joe Biden, who served with Feinstein for years in the Senate, called her “a pioneering American,” a “true trailblazer” and a “cherished friend."California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint a temporary replacement, and there is sure to be a spirited battle to succeed her.Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. senator, was a passionate advocat...

Vikings at Panthers: What to know ahead of Week 4 matchup

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 23:04:24 GMT

Here are some things to know before the Vikings travel to play the Carolina Panthers in Sunday’s game:Vikings at PanthersWhen: 12 p.m. SundayWhere: Bank of American StadiumTV: FoxRadio: KFANLine: Vikings – 4.5Over/Under: 46.5Keys for the Vikings— After fumbling on the opening drive last week, the Vikings will once again prioritize ball security. It’s been a point of emphasis this week, with head coach Kevin O’Connell imploring his players to hand the ball to the official after every single play. In his eyes, if he can get his players to focus on that, they won’t have to worry about things like forward progress.— It goes without saying but the Vikings need to lean on star receiver Justin Jefferson. He went more than 15 minutes of game time without a target in last week’s loss and that can’t happen again. He’s the best player the Vikings have on their roster, and they need to get him going early and often.Keys for the Panthers— If the Panthers can f...

Presbyterian Homes buys the Wellington senior apartments, lowers rents but cancels assisted living

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 23:04:24 GMT

Presbyterian Homes and Services, a faith-based nonprofit organization based in St. Paul, has purchased the Wellington, a 105-unit senior living complex in Highland Park, and repositioned it in three key ways. Rents will drop, employees will live onsite and the site will no longer offer assisted living services.“Everybody’s rents will be lowered, but to what amount is not being released,” said Cindy Ray, a spokesperson for Presbyterian Homes.The changes mean some 30 to 40 assisted living residents will be forced to relocate from the Wellington, which will be composed exclusively of independent senior living apartments for residents ages 55 and over. Another 20 assisted living residents will likely remain in place with the help of their own contracted service providers, Ray said.“It’s their choice, obviously,” she said. “Presbyterian Homes can assist them in identifying service providers.”Rather than fill all of the empty apartments with...

Wild, Marcus Foligno agree to four-year, $16 million extension

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 23:04:24 GMT

Hours after announcing they had signed Mats Zuccarello to a two-year contract extension, the Wild announced they have agreed to terms on a four-year. $16 million extension for Marcus Foligno.The deal wraps up Foligno through the 2027-28 season.General manager Bill Guerin announced Friday morning that Zuccarello, 36, had signed a two-year extension worth $8.25 million. Both players could have been unrestricted free agents at season’s end.Foligno, 32, scored seven goals among 21 points and led the Wild with 237 hits last season. In 2022-23, he amassed a career-high 23 goals and 42 points for the Wild, which acquired him in the trade that sent Jason Pominville and Marco Scandella to Buffalo in 2017.In 734 NHL games, Foligno has a career plus-30 rating and 441 blocked shots and last season was an alternate captain. He is playing in the last season of a three-year, $9.3 million extension.Bally proposes payment reductionBally Sports North, the regional sports network that owns the b...

Rabadi autopsy detailed during trial testimony

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 23:04:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Witness testimony continued Friday in the New Scotland murder trial. Jacob Klein is accused of killing Philip Rabadi in April 2022, months after Rabadi married Klein's former girlfriend. Klein is representing himself in court, and investigators have been detailing the timeline of Klein's arrest and evidence that was collected.On Friday, the jury heard from Dr. Bernard Ng, the pathologist who conducted the autopsy on Rabadi. Dr. Ng testified that there was very deep shock force injury to the neck. He detailed several deep cuts around the neck area near major blood vessels. The jury also saw pictures of the injuries. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The pathologist told the jury the way the injuries presented to him, the number of cuts, and the direction of the cuts suggest there was a conscious effort from Rabadi to protect his neck by moving his head around. He also testified Rabadi's hands were likely r...

Funding to be available for electric school buses

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 23:04:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--There’s a push to make yellow school buses more green. To help transition from fossil fuel to electric, New York school districts and school bus contractors will be able to apply for $100 million in funding starting November 29th."When the Environmental Bond Act was passed in the fall, we were happy that it got past to help assist in this transition and now to see the money flowing, it’s good because we really need to start on this transition," said David Christopher, Executive Director of New York Association for Pupil Transportation.It’s all a part of a state initiative to have new school busses sold in New York State be zero- emission by 2027 and all school buses on the road be zero emission by 2035."There are actually a few dozen electric buses across the state," explained Adam Ruder, Director of Clean Transportation at NYSERDA. "At least a dozen school districts have either purchase passes or have them on order and many more dozens more are in the process...

Police arrest Cohoes man for stealing tractor-trailer

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 23:04:24 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department has arrested a Cohoes man following an investigation into a tractor-trailer theft in February. Cole D. Vincent is accused of entering a business, stealing the tractor-trailer, and crashing it through a metal gate. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, investigators were able to identify Vincent with DNA left behind. The stolen trailer was eventually recovered in the Town of Ballston.Vincent was apprehended in Saratoga County on Thursday. Police also discovered that he is a fugitive and parole absconder from the State of Alabama for stealing another tractor-trailer. Police charged Vincent with grand larceny in the second degree, criminal mischief in the second degree, and criminal trespass in the second degree. He was arraigned at the Albany City Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility.

Albany man arrested on multiple drug charges

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 23:04:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man was arrested for drug charges following a traffic stop on Friday. Police say Eloiyo Allen discarded a handbag from the vehicle that contained 230 glassine envelopes containing fentanyl, plastic tie-offs containing crack cocaine, and U.S. currency. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Allen was arraigned in the City of Albany Court for the following charges:Two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degreeTwo counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degreeTampering with physical evidenceCriminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degreeTraffic tickets for violations of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws

Everything happening in Lake George in October

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 23:04:24 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Get your pumpkin-carving kits and look to the Queen of American Lakes for inspiration. October arrives this weekend, and the Lake George area has plenty of ways to enjoy Halloween and the weeks between now and then. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! It's not all spooky business. The Adirondack town of Thurman is hosting its annual Fall Farm Tours, and events like the monthly Second Saturday Flea at the Glens Falls Shirt Factory are humming along. Once you reach the end of the month, there are plenty of special places to take little ones trick-or-treating on and around the big night. Here's everything happening around Lake George in October.Monthlong and recurring eventsFight Fest at Six Flags Great EscapeEvery weekendHalloween-themed fun at The Great Escape, including scare actors, a maze, trick-or-treating for kids, and moreThe Great Escape, 89 Six Flags Drive, QueensburyJack & Jill Pool Tourname...

PLAN AHEAD! What to know for Adam Wainwright's fond farewell weekend

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 23:04:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Adam Wainwright, one of the most prolific pitchers in recent St. Louis Cardinals history, will retire after the team's final home series this weekend. The Cardinals will celebrate Wainwright’s career on each of the final three days of the 2023 regular season at Busch Stadium. Wainwright will not pitch, but could potentially take one more at-bat in a low-leverage situation. The top 10 moments of Adam Wainwright’s career Tens of thousands of fans are expected at Busch Stadium this weekend to thank Wainwright and enjoy his final moments as a Cardinal. There will be a variety of activities, events and promotions this weekend for fans to embrace in honor of Wainwright's career. Here's a quick breakdown of what to expect:Friday, Sept. 29Game time: 7:15 p.m.Sign a "Thank You" Card: The Cardinals and Bally Sports Midwest have teamed up for an opportunity that allows fans to sign a giant "Thank You" card honoring Wainwright. Fans can sign one of two seven-foot cards. They ...