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Republican presidential hopeful wants to build a wall along the Canada-U.S. border

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:58 GMT

It was a well-worn Canadian punchline during the Trump years: someone should build a wall along the Canada-U.S. border. One of the former president’s would-be successors says he wants to do exactly that. During Wednesday’s Republican primary debate, a straight-faced Vivek Ramaswamy called it an example of skating to where the puck is going.It also reflects a popular talking point among some Capitol Hill Republicans who say they fear an increase in migrants entering the U.S. illegally from Canada. Ramaswamy’s campaign strategy has been to embrace and amplify Trump’s shock-and-awe tactics, which famously included plans for a U.S.-Mexico border wall. The debate, featuring just five of the Republican hopefuls, came in the face of fresh polling that suggests Trump himself remains the runaway favourite.

Analysts warn that Pakistan’s anti-migrant crackdown risks radicalizing deported Afghans

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:58 GMT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Pakistani government’s crackdown on undocumented migrants and mass deportations to Afghanistan risk radicalizing those who have been forced out of the country — often returning to deplorable conditions back home, analysts and experts said Thursday.More than 250,000 Afghans have left Pakistan in recent weeks as the government rounded up, arrested and kicked out foreign nationals without papers. The drive mostly affects Afghans who make up the majority of foreigners living in Pakistan, although authorities say that all who are in the country illegally are targeted. Thousands are crossing the border every day into Afghanistan with few or no belongings, enduring harsh conditions until they are relocated within a country they left to seek a better life.The mistreatment could lead to their radicalization by fueling hatred for Pakistan, said Zahid Hussain, an analyst of militancy and author of several books, including “Frontline Pakistan: The Struggle with Milita...

5 takeaways from the GOP debate in Miami

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:58 GMT

Five Republican White House candidates faced off in Miami on Wednesday in the third GOP presidential debate, a day after the party suffered key losses in states including Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, entrepreneur Vivek Ramasamy, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott (R) qualified for the Miami stage — a narrower field than the previous two debates, as the party approaches the kickoff of 2024 voting in January. The candidates clashed on stage as they scramble to get closer to former President Trump, who holds a substantial lead over the rest of the field. Trump skipped the event once again and held a rally as counterprogramming. Here are five takeaways from the third GOP presidential debate:Haley seen as a threatHaley fielded numerous attacks throughout the night, underscoring her perceived strength among the non-Trump Republicans running for president.She sparred with De...

Former Sen. McSally says she was sexually assaulted during run

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:58 GMT

(The Hill) -- Former Sen. Martha McSally (R-Ariz.) said she was sexually assaulted Wednesday during a run along the Missouri River on the border of Nebraska and Iowa."I am okay," McSally said in a video shared to Instagram after the run, while she was “still in an adrenaline state."“A man came up behind me, and he engulfed me in a bear hug, and he molested and fondled me until I fought him off," she continued, describing the event. "I then chased him down. I said a lot of swear words."“In this moment, I was in a ‘fight, flight or freeze,’ and I chose to fight. I ran after him. I threw my water bottle at him. And I chased him into the brush, where he was then hiding, as I called 911 and waited for the police to come,” McSally added. “I don’t think they found him. And I’m okay.” Washington Post takes down editorial cartoon after criticism The former Arizona senator, who has openly discussed her experience in the Air Force after being sexually assaulted by a superior, said she stil...

Sisters, 9 and 14, reported missing found: CPD

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:58 GMT

CHICAGO -- Two sisters, 9 and 14, who were reported missing from the Gage Park neighborhood on the Southwest side have been found, police said. Man arrested for alleged armed robbery of Illinois casino

It's National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day. Here are some deals to help you celebrate

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:58 GMT

NEW YORK (WPIX) – It's National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day on Thursday, and some fast-food chains are celebrating with special deals.Here's a list of some you can take advantage of to satisfy your cravings.Burger KingBurger King is offering a free Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich with orders of $5 or more.PopeyesYou can get a free chicken sandwich at Popeyes when you buy a chicken sandwich combo. The deal is available through Nov. 12.WingstopWingstop is offering a buy one, get one free deal. To get the deal, you have to use the code BOGOSAMMY when purchasing on Wingstop's website or app.The Wingstop offer lasts through Nov. 12. ‘Killer Clown’ tattoo could solve mystery in New York City subway death KFCKFC is offering a few things: Free delivery for orders in the KFC app and KFC.com, a free sandwich when you spend $15 or more when ordering through DoorDash and Uber Eats, and 50% off KFC Chicken Sandwiches with the purchase of $15 or more on Grubhub orders.Shake ShackThis one happens a...

Breast implants help save life of Missouri man with severe lung damage

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS (KTVI) -- Doctors performed an innovative surgery using breast implants to save the life of a 34-year-old Missouri man who needed a double lung transplant after a severe infection.When David "Davey" Bauer was 21, he began smoking cigarettes but turned to vaping in 2014 because he believed it was a better alternative. Bauer was in seemingly good health and enjoyed physical activities like snowboarding and skateboarding. He also worked a landscaping job in De Soto, Missouri, located about 45 miles south of St. Louis. Marijuana use increases risk of heart attacks, new studies suggest In April, he began having shortness of breath and caught the flu. Bauer eventually developed a lung infection that was resistant to antibiotics, according to Northwestern Medicine. As his health began to deteriorate, he was admitted to a St. Louis hospital for treatment. Doctors said the damage to his lungs was so extensive that they had to place him on an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, ...

Witness list nearly 10 pages long for Kaitlin Armstrong trial

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The State continues calling witnesses Thursday for day six of Kaitlin Armstrong's murder trial. Police say she shot and killed pro cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson on May 11, 2022. State prosecutors have presented a timeline of GPS, DNA, video and electronic evidence they say pins the murder on Armstrong. Detective addresses Kaitlin Armstrong’s online searches in days, weeks after Wilson’s death While the Defense has not called any of their own witnesses yet, during opening statements attorneys highlighted the fact that no eye witnesses saw Armstrong in person at the east Austin apartment where Wilson was killed.On Wednesday, Det. Richard Spitler, the lead homicide investigator on this case, said explicitly that police found Armstrong's DNA on Wilson's bike, which investigators found in a patch of grass near the murder scene.He also addressed Armstrong's email records which show flight itineraries under her name from Austin to New York and one trip under the name ...

Austin blocks plan to demolish Rainey Street bungalow as bar empties out

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:58 GMT

AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) -- A plan to demolish one of Rainey Street’s last bungalow homes has been met with a wave of resistance by Austin City Hall, leaving a local bar caught in between.Now home to the closing Placeholder Tiki Bar, the owners of the approximately 1,100-square-foot, single-story building at 96 Rainey St. were blocked from demolishing the existing structure to redevelop the site. The Austin Historic Landmark Commission on Nov. 1 declined to vote on the owner's request to replace the old home, originally constructed in 1887, with a two-story, flat-roofed brick building.The commission’s inaction effectively brings the property owner’s plans back to the drawing board. A 75-day consideration period for the request comes to a close in mid-November. The plan has been in place for about four years, presumably to make way for a new entertainment business on-site.Read the full story at Austin Business Journal.

Small Bites: The High Hat, a jazzy new Southwest-inspired St. Paul breakfast spot, hits all the right notes

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:58 GMT

Before The High Hat opened this summer, I stopped by to chat with owner Michael Noyes.Albums by Taylor Swift and Thelonious Monk rest near the turntable at The High Hat, a new Cathedral Hill restaurant. (Jared Kaufman / Pioneer Press)I was first struck by the stunning transformation he made to the former Bon Vie Bistro and A Piece of Cake location in St. Paul’s Cathedral Hill. The physical space was his starting point, he told me, and the food menu followed.He’s worked in St. Paul restaurants for years as a “front-of-house guy” and is also a drummer. The High Hat is his first solo project.I was excited to return for a meal once the restaurant had gotten on its feet — and Noyes nailed it. The cafe was bustling (but not overly noisy!) on a weekend morning earlier this fall, and the vibrant and jazzy atmosphere was truly delightful.Oh, and the food was great, too.My dining partner and I started with drinks. The staff, many of whom are Taylor Swift fans, created the coffee menu, a...