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U.S. military chief to visit Israeli, urging clarity on next phase of war against Hamas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:06 GMT

(CNN) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will push Israeli officials to define milestones for its war against Hamas in Gaza, marking the second visit of a top Biden administration official to the region aimed at communicating US expectations as civilian casualties mount.In Israel on Monday, a senior Defense Department official said, Austin will “receive specific updates on how the war cabinet minister of defense, (Yoav) Gallant, and the Israel Defense Forces assess their progress in the current phase of the campaign in Gaza to dismantle the military infrastructure of Hamas.”Austin, the official added, will press Israeli officials on “what metrics they’re looking at in order to transition to the next phase of their campaign in Gaza,” noting that he will work to “drill down” on efforts to increase humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza and will also work to mitigate harm to civilians.The trip comes days after President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, told reporters ...

5-year-old dead in fatal car crash near Martinez, driver arrested

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:06 GMT

(KRON) – A five-year-old child is dead after a solo vehicle traffic crash on westbound Highway 4 near Morello Avenue around 12:06 a.m. on Dec. 17, the California Highway Patrol of Contra Costa announced Sunday. According to the preliminary investigation, a grey Honda CR-V occupied by one adult driver and two children was traveling westbound on Highway 4. The driver lost control of the vehicle. The Honda left the roadway and collided with a tree. 1 hospitalized after Amtrak train crashes into car in Oakland According to the CHP,  the driver sustained moderate injuries. An 11-year-old passenger sustained major, life-threatening injuries. Both were transported to the hospital. A five-year-old passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the CHP’s on-scene investigation, it was determined the five-year-old was not properly restrained in the child seat. Officers conducted a DUI investigation at the hospital and the driver was arrested for suspicion of driving...

Santa Clara County officials approve phone line for TRUST

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:06 GMT

(BCN) -- The greatest challenge for someone experiencing a mental health crisis is finding immediate access to care that doesn't involve the police. A Santa Clara County program offers this option, but it's difficult to reach.The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously voted to create a direct phone line to reach the Trusted Response Urgent Support Team (TRUST) instead of funneling the calls through the 988 suicide crisis and mental health hotline. This lack of access has been a frustration for residents who see TRUST as an alternative to a police response. 10 California laws that may impact your workplace in 2024 The program is designed to deploy a team of mental health clinicians whose goal is to de-escalate the situation and provide resources and assistance to individuals in crisis and their family members. It's a creation of Silicon Valley De-Bug, a civil rights organization, whose members include families who lost loved ones in mental health crisis to ...

Titans honor late 3-time Pro Bowl tight end Frank Wycheck with helmet sticker

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:06 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are honoring the late Frank Wycheck, who threw the lateral in the “Music City Miracle,” by wearing his old No. 89 as a sticker on their helmets Sunday against the Houston Texans. The Titans also are wearing their Houston Oilers’ throwback uniforms for this game. The sticker with Wycheck’s number sits just below the American flag on the back of the helmets for the man who ranked fourth for most career catches among NFL tight ends when he retired at the age of 32. Wycheck died Dec. 9 at his home at the age of 52. His family is asking Titans’ fans wanting to honor his memory to donate to his favorite charity, Special Olympics of Tennessee. The Titans posted that request on the video board during pregame warmups. Adam Germek, the president and CEO of Special Olympics Tennessee, said Wycheck’s impact is still being felt on programs built thanks to his support. “His Harley Ride for Special Olympics Tennessee brought awar...

Arsenal provisionally back on top of the Premier League after beating Brighton. Villa wins again

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:06 GMT

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — After leading the Premier League for 248 days last season without going on to win the title, Arsenal looks set to challenge again. Mikel Arteta’s team provisionally moved back to the top of the table on Sunday after a 2-0 win against Brighton.While Liverpool has the chance to go back to first place when it plays Manchester United later Sunday, Arsenal made the most of defending champion Manchester City’s surprise draw against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz both scored in the second half at Emirates Stadium to extend Arsenal’s advantage over fourth-place City to five points. The Londoners were two points above Liverpool. VILLA COMEBACKAston Villa may well be a surprise challenger if it can continue its outstanding early season form. Trailing 1-0 at Brentford after Keane Lewis-Potter’s first-half goal, Unai Emery’s team came back to win 2-1, with Ben Mee’s red card in the 71st a turning point. Ale...

Texans without Stroud, Collins, Anderson, Fant in trying to stay on playoff bubble

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:06 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Houston Texans will be trying to stay on the AFC playoff bubble Sunday without their rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, their top wide receiver and another top rookie.The Texans ruled out C.J. Stroud, who did not practice all week, on Friday with the No. 2 pick overall not practicing all week and unable to clear the concussion protocol. They also had ruled out defensive end Will Anderson, the No. 3 pick overall. But wide receiver Nico Collins, who has had a career-high 1,004 yards receiving this season, was ruled inactive Sunday. He had been questionable with a calf injury. They also ruled out offensive tackle George Tant, who had been questionable with an injured hip. He did not travel with the Texans. Houston (7-6) has lost two of three and sits just outside the AFC’s seventh and final playoff spot. The Texans visit Tennessee (5-8) on Sunday. The Titans are wearing their Oilers’ throwbacks for the second time this season against the team that r...

Ollie Watkins scores winning goal and upsets home fans as high-flying Villa beats Brentford 2-1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:06 GMT

BRENTFORD, England (AP) — Ollie Watkins scored the winner and upset fans at his former club with his goal celebrations as Aston Villa beat Brentford 2-1 to provisionally move second in the Premier League.Villa is one point behind leader Arsenal and a point above third-place Liverpool, which hosts Manchester United later Sunday.Late goals from Alex Moreno and Watkins secured a dramatic late victory for Unai Emery’s high-flying Villa at Brentford after Bees defender Ben Mee had been sent off 20 minutes from time.Keane Lewis-Potter had opened the scoring for the hosts at Gtech Community Stadium but the game turned on its head after Mee was dismissed for flying into Leon Bailey in the 71st minute — referee David Coote upgrading to a red card after seeing the incident on the pitchside monitor.Moreno equalized in the 77th minute with Watkins completing the turnaround eight minutes later, before Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara was also shown a red card deep into stoppage time for violent ...

Packers RB Aaron Jones returns from knee injury. Dillon out with broken thumb

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:06 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay running back Aaron Jones is returning from a knee injury to help the Packers withstand the absence of backfield mate AJ Dillon in the Packers game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.Jones is available to play for the Packers (6-7) after missing three games, but Dillon is out because of a broken right thumb. Both players had been listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report.The Packers also will be missing cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) for a sixth straight game and wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) for a second consecutive game. The Packers’ injury report had listed Watson as doubtful and Alexander as questionable.Packers safety Darnell Savage (shoulder) also won’t play.Tampa Bay (6-7) will have wide receiver Chris Godwin available for Sunday’s game. Godwin had been listed as questionable because of a knee issue.On defense, the Bucs will have cornerback Jamel Dean and nose tackle Vita Vea returning to action. Dean had miss...

El papa Francisco cumple 87 años; busca cimentar su legado

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:06 GMT

El papa Francisco cumplió 87 años el domingo, cerrando un año en el que se produjeron grandes hitos en su esfuerzo por reformar la Iglesia católica, así como problemas de salud que plantean dudas sobre su futuro como pontífice.Francisco celebró su cumpleaños con pastel durante una audiencia festiva con niños el domingo por la mañana, y había carteles de “Feliz Cumpleaños” en la Plaza de San Pedro durante su bendición semanal al mediodía.Sólo siete papas eran mayores que Francisco en el momento de su muerte, según el sitio Catholic Hierarchy. Francisco se está acercando rápidamente a uno de ellos, Gregorio XII, quien tenía 88 años y medio cuando renunció voluntariamente en 1415 en un intento por poner fin al Cisma de Occidente, en el que había tres aspirantes rivales al papado. El papa Francisco revela dónde quiere ser enterrado El Papa Francisco cancela su viaje a Dubái por orden médica Sin embargo, dos veces este año, la mala sa...

‘She’s here!’ Taylor Swift spotted at Gillette Stadium for Patriots-Chiefs game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:06 GMT

New England Swifties at the Patriots-Chiefs game this afternoon may have their ‘wildest dreams’ come true as multiple sightings place her inside the stadium.Excitement amped as videos of a white beanie-clad figure emerging from a pack of black SUVs at Gillette Stadium circulated on social media around 12:20 p.m. The video follows reports from Rhode Island photographer Ryan Welch of her jet landing in TF Green earlier in the morning.https://x.com/RyanWelchPhotog/status/1736430101896527947?s=20Shortly after the video, fan accounts posted pictures of Swift in the white knit hat walking in a hallway with a small group of people, stating the star was inside the stadium. The Grammy-winner then moved into a box, captured on more circulated photos excitedly waving down at onlookers.“I’m at Gillette and we heard a woman say T.F Green, SHE’S HERE!!” one fan under the name Steph posted on X just after noon. “I’ve honestly never been more excited about a Patriots g...