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America's new favorite breed is a dog-show contender this year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:19:40 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The United States' new favorite dog breed — the comical, controversial French bulldog — has never won the nation's pre-eminent dog show.Yet here, at an ambling trot, comes Winston. The Frenchie with NFL connections is a strong contender at this week's Westminster Kennel Club dog show, less than two months after the release of rankings showing that his kind has become the country’s most prevalent dog breed.Frenchies' rise has been stunning: from 83rd most popular to No. 1 in three decades. It also has been dogged by concerns about their health, debate over the ethics of breeding, denunciations of a gold-rush-like market with ever more “exotic” variations, and a recent spate of high-profile and sometimes fatal robberies. Tennis, or terriers? US Open’s home hosts famed dog show If all that says something about these stumpy-snouted, pointy-eared, deep-chested, quizzical little bulldogs, what does it say about the culture that loves them?THEIR MEDIA IMAGE IMPACTS THEI...

NY jury will have wide latitude to decide civil Trump claims this week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:19:40 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The jury hearing an advice columnist’s claims that she was raped by Donald Trump could begin deliberations as soon as Tuesday, and it will have wide latitude in deciding the truthfulness of the allegations against the former president.The writer E. Jean Carroll, 79, testified that Trump raped her in 1996 inside a dressing room at the luxury Bergdorf Goodman store in Manhattan after they had a chance encounter and shopped together for lingerie.Trump, 76, has said he never raped Carroll and was never with her at the department store. He has been absent from the trial, though jurors saw portions of his videotaped deposition. He has accused Carroll of making up allegations to fuel sales of her 2019 memoir.The jury's decision in the trial — which involves a civil case and not a criminal one — may come down to who they believe more. Here's more on how the jury will reach its verdict:WHEN WILL DELIBERATIONS BEGIN?Closing arguments are tentatively scheduled for Monday with a...

76ers' Harden visits with Michigan State shooting victim after game-winner

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:19:40 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden sank the overtime 3-pointer that sent the 76ers to a playoff victory and instantly waved over John Hao, a paralyzed Michigan State shooting survivor who developed a long-distance FaceTime bond with Philadelphia's star guard.Harden had just scored 42 points, removed his sneakers, signed them and handed them to his new friend.“He brought me good vibes, good energy,” Harden said.Hao was all smiles as he looked on from the court, a needed respite from looming rehabilitation for the international student from China who attended Game 4 as Harden's guest.Before the game, Harden leaned into Hao and got small pats on the back before resuming his pregame drills.“You look good,” Harden told Hao.The 20-year-old Hao and his parents had been invited by Harden to attend a 76ers game once he was available to travel.John Hao, second from left, watches warm ups ahead of Game 4 in an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff ser...

Man dies after being shot by DPS troopers in Round Rock following chase

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:19:40 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) – The Texas Rangers are investigating after Texas Department of Public Safety troopers shot a man in Round Rock Sunday night. According to DPS, the man died at the scene. According to a DPS statement, troopers shot the man after he led them on a chase that ended just south of FM 1431 on the service road of Interstate 35 in Round Rock.DPS said the chase began when troopers tried to make a traffic stop on northbound US 183 in Austin around 9:50 p.m. Sunday. According to DPS, the man drove on multiple roads in Williamson County, shooting a weapon at the troopers who were chasing him. The driver stopped "after a tire deflation device was utilized," according to DPS. DPS said the man got out of the driver's side of the vehicle and pointed a weapon in the direction of the troopers. According to DPS, troopers then fired their weapons, hitting the man. Life-saving measures were provided but were unsuccessful and the man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to...

Amber Alert issued for San Antonio teen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:19:40 GMT

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KXAN) – The Department of Public Safety issued an Amber Alert Monday morning for a San Antonio teen last seen on May 1.According to the alert, San Antonio Police are looking for Juelz Robinson. Robinson is: White Male14 years old5' 6'' and 130 lbs.Black hair, brown eyesLast seen wearing a paperboy hat, black thin frame glasses, a dark colored t-shirt, black Nike shorts, and slip-ons. Police say Juelz Robinson was last seen at 12 a.m. on May 1 walking on Classen Pass in San Antonio. Police believe Robinson is in grave or immediate danger.Anyone with information can call San Antonio Police at 210-207-7660.

Heavy rain, flooding possible later this week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:19:40 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- What seems to be a curse at this point, parts of the Hill Country will need to be on the lookout for the possibility of strong to severe storms later today.Our Monday starts mainly cloudy and mild with clouds thinning some this afternoon. High temperatures will run above average, with most of us in the upper 80s to low 90s.Isolated to widely scattered storms are possible this evening, primarily for areas west of I-35. There is a low risk of severe storms, with primary threats being large hail & damaging winds.Low risk of strong to severe storms Monday eveningRain chances will return daily with more storms and showers likely each day. In fact, extended forecast models are signaling concerns for potential flooding late week into the weekend. If you ever see a street covered with water, "turn around, don't drown" to avoid putting your life in danger.Heavy rain looking likely Friday through the weekendAs things stand now the wettest weather of the next 7 days comes ...

Obituary: Gus MacDonald, (very) longtime service manager for Stillwater Motors, ‘honest right down to his toes’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:19:40 GMT

Gus MacDonald’s family finally talked him into retiring from Stillwater Motors in 2018. He was 87 years, 7 months and 14 days old.MacDonald was 19 when he started working for Stillwater Motors in 1949. Harry Truman was president. “I like going to work,” the dealership’s longtime service manager told the Pioneer Press in 2018. “I like the people. It’s like going to a party every day. It’s been a real nice ride for me, and I hate to give it up, but it’s time, so that’s what I’m going to do.”MacDonald died April 24 at his home in Stillwater of complications related to prostate cancer. He was 92.MacDonald, born and raised in Stillwater, was good friends with Frank Raduenz, the son of owner Arthur Franklin Raduenz. The elder Raduenz founded the dealership in 1922 in downtown Stillwater. MacDonald later worked for Frank Raduenz and Frank’s son, D.J. Raduenz, who still owns the dealership, now located in Oak Park Heights.“It’s incredible that they let him stay there so long,” his wife, Vid...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Should Ex's New Wife Be Invited to Daughter's Graduation?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:19:40 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Lauren and it's about some family drama. Here's her email: Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I have a major dilemma. My daughter is graduating college later this month and the whole family is excited, but it’s also brought up a bit of family drama. See, she only gets three tickets for graduation and they are going to me, my ex-husband (her father), and her younger sister. We are having a graduation party after and everyone in the family is invited, and most people are fine with that. But the issue is her father’s now-wife, who he’s only been married to for a year, is insisting she should be the one to get the third ticket. She keeps calling me and hounding me, and even though I’ve confronted my ex about it, he won’t stop her. Finally, I blew up at her and told her graduation is only for family and she isn’t family, and now she’s angry, my ex is angry...

Ask Amy: I’m teen girl and I can’t stop judging others on how they dress

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:19:40 GMT

Dear Amy: I am a 16-year-old girl.School is OK (I’m a sophomore), but one thing I notice is the fact that I am really judgmental. I tend to have bad and judgmental thoughts about others.For example, if I see a girl wearing revealing clothing, I will call her a “slut” or a “whore” inside my head. Or if I see a boy wearing pajamas or slides or crocs at school, I’ll think of him as “lazy” and “sloppy.”I also have relatively high standards when it comes to having boyfriends. Most of my standards have to do with clothing and shoes.Even though I’ve never been in a relationship before, I will judge the person by the way they look and if they don’t match my standards, then I won’t give them a chance.There is this senior who was talking to me, but since he didn’t match my standards, I didn’t want to be seen with him around school.I’m one of those people who knows what they don’t want, rather than what they do want.I’m trying to figure out what is wrong with me, but I guess ...

Zelenskiy denies attacking Moscow, vows to start counteroffensive

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:19:40 GMT

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy denied on Wednesday (3 May) Moscow’s claim that Kyiv attempted to attack the Kremlin, and said his nation would begin a counteroffensive against Russian forces on its own land soon.Russia had earlier Wednesday accused Ukraine of a failed assassination attempt on President Vladimir Putin during a drone strike on the Kremlin Citadel in central Moscow and threatened retaliation.Zelenskiy, NATO's new member, spoke at a Finnish press conference. He said that his main concern was the defense of Ukraine's cities and villages from the Russian invasion, which began almost 15 months earlier.Zelenskiy said: "We don't fight Putin or Moscow; we fight on our own territory."Zelenskiy added: "It is very simple." When asked why it was in Russia’s interest to accuse Ukraine that they were trying to assassinate Putin he said: "It is in our interests. Russia has not won any victories. He (Putin), can no longer inspire his society and he cannot send his troops to ...