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Illinois NAACP conference president suspended after racist remarks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

CHICAGO — The NAACP has suspended the Illinois conference president after she called migrants rapists and savages during a Zoom meeting in October.Illinois NAACP branch president Teresa Haley was recorded in October stating "These immigrants have come over here, they’ve been raping people, they’ve been breaking into homes, they are like savages, as well.”She made the comments after the DuPage County NAACP president Patrick Watson brought up the migrant crisis in Chicago. ORIGINAL: Calls for NAACP Illinois conference president to resign after racist remarks Following reports on the comments, Haley released a statement on Thursday apologizing for her remarks:“First and foremost, I express my sincere apologies to anyone who may have been hurt or offended by my comments.I love and value all members of our communities—including immigrants. I have worked tirelessly to advocate for the underserved and the voiceless. I remain focused on denouncing injustices, racism, and di...

FDA targets Chewy, other animal companies for selling unapproved antibiotics

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

(The Hill) — Major animal product retailer Chewy and eight other companies violated federal law by selling unapproved animal antibiotics, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alleged Thursday.The FDA said the retailers sold unapproved medications containing penicillin and amoxicillin, which could lead to the evolution of drug-resistant "superbugs." The products in question were targeted at birds and fish, the FDA wrote in a letter to the companies.Drug-resistant superbugs could then pose a risk to human health, argued Tracey Forfa, the FDA veterinary medicine director. Christmas Scrooge: Man steals nutcrackers from North Carolina home "Inappropriate use of medically important antimicrobials contributes to the development of antimicrobial resistance, which affects both human and animal health," Forfa said in a statement Thursday.Medications containing the antibiotics are only available via prescription. Impacted products include Aqua-Mox, Aqua-Zithro, Doxycycline and Fishbiotic.N...

Cicero man accused of fatally shooting woman on South Side

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

CHICAGO — Charges have been filed against a Cicero man accused of fatally shooting a 36-year-old woman on the city's South Side.Police say 39-year-old Francisco Antonio Miranda, a Cicero resident, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder. Travis Scott performance at United Center postponed hours before show According to Chicago police, the charges stem from a shooting that happened in the 7700 block of South Cicero Avenue that left a 36-year-old woman dead on Thursday, Dec. 7.Police say the Great Lakes Fugitive Task Force took Miranda into custody after he was located in the 4800 block of West Cermak Road, in Cicero, on Wednesday. Teen charged in connection with robberies on CTA train Miranda appeared in court on Thursday for a detention hearing.Authorities have not yet identified the woman killed and it is currently unclear what led to the shooting.

Teen charged in connection with robberies on CTA train

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

CHICAGO — Charges have been filed against a 17-year-old boy accused of robbing three people on CTA trains in late November.According to Chicago police, the teen boy has been charged with two felony counts of armed robbery and one felony count of aggravated robbery. Travis Scott performance at United Center postponed hours before show Officers say the charges stem from the teen's alleged role in two robberies that occurred on Nov. 25 and 26.Police say the first robbery took place on a CTA train in the 500 block of South Kedzie Avenue when the teen allegedly held up a 23-year-old woman.A second robbery unfolded the next day when the teen allegedly held up a 27-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman in the same area. Man in custody after chase ends in crash in Waukegan Officers say the teen was taken into custody on Thursday in the 1100 block of South Hamilton Avenue on the Near West Side.Police have not yet identified anyone involved.

Before Sugar Bowl practices, Texas Longhorns securing recruits before early signing period

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff are on the recruiting trail before the team starts practice in earnest for the Sugar Bowl and College Football Playoff semifinals against Washington, and he was in Houston on Wednesday celebrating the local high school athletes.Sarkisian and other college coaches from around Texas were at the UIL High School Awards banquet put together by the Touchdown Club of Houston, and Sarkisian discussed recruiting in Houston, the team's bowl preparation and the transfer of backup quarterback Maalik Murphy with reporters. How to watch the 2023 Texas high school football state championships "This is always a huge stop for us, just recruiting in general," he said. "Houston is a hotbed for us and there are so many great players. The hard part is that we can't sign them all, we just have to try to sign the right ones."With the early signing period Dec. 20-22, Texas already has the No. 6-ranked 2024 recruiting class based on ...

Panel selects final concept for Minnesota flag design

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

After months of hearings, the panel tasked with creating new symbols for Minnesota has settled on a flag concept, but more work lies ahead as they hone in on the final details.Members of the State Emblems Redesign Commission on Friday voted in support of a design inspired by a submission from 24-year-old Luverne resident Andrew Prekker, though many tweaks are already in the works.In original form, it’s a flag with white, green and light blue horizontal stripes and a navy blue section on the left that mimics the shape of Minnesota. In that section is an eight-point white star meant to symbolize the state’s motto “Star of the North” as well as unity in a diverse land.The white stripe symbolizes snow, the green stripe represents nature and agriculture, and the light blue stripe represents the state’s waters — from its more than 10,000 lakes to the Mississippi River. Prekker says the “swallow tail” design is unique among flags of the world, and that he wanted to keep it as simple ...

Civilly committed Woodbury mother receives 40 years of probation for killing daughter, injuring son

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

A Woodbury mother found guilty of murdering her 5-year-old daughter and injuring her 6-year-old son in 2021 will not serve time in prison as long as she follows through with a current mental health civil commitment and other conditions of 40 years of probation she received Friday in a Washington County courtroom.Judge Douglas Meslow sentenced Sadiyo Ibrahim Mohamed to 30½ years in prison, but then stayed execution of the sentence until 2063, during which time she will be on supervised probation. The judge ordered Mohamed to follow all conditions of her current mental health commitment case at the Minnesota Security Hospital in St. Peter, Minn., and any treatment or aftercare.Mohamed, 34, has a history of mental health issues and civil commitments dating back to 2013. She has been at the St. Peter hospital under her latest civil commitment since November 2021. It runs for an “indeterminate” amount of time.In April, Mohamed waived her right to a jury trial in favor of a bi...

Elementary teacher named Schenectady Teacher of the Year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Leaders in the Schenectady City School District recognized their teacher of the year on Friday. Colleen Keough was presented with a plague. She's been an elementary school teacher for 15 years.Keough serves on multiple committees and has always gone above and beyond to help her students. She has collected clothes, toys and gift cards for one of her student's families when they lost everything in a house fire. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Even though she's been in the classroom for a long time, her passion for teaching is still strong."When I first started working, I couldn't believe I got paid to do this," Keough said. "It's amazing working with these kids every day. Seeing their growth -- it's not all academic growth but it's a lot of emotional growth -- and they make me laugh every day, and I love them so much, and I know they love me."She is now eligible to enter the New York State Teacher of the Year...

Toys, gifts being collected to give to local foster children

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The pastor of Victory Church in Albany opened a mini department store called Our Place in 2021 for foster children to get new clothes, bedding, and shoes. They have also been busy collecting toys and other gifts for the holidays.This year, the store is taking specific requests from children so the presents feel personalized. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! "When you do that, that's more like a Christmas you or I would receive growing up," Pastor Charlie Muller said. "I grew up in a middle class family, and I was asked what would you want, so we try to make it as much as a homestyle Christmas as we can."The gifts will be wrapped, put in a stocking, and taken to the foster home so the children can open them on Christmas morning.

45-foot truck filled with food donated to local food bank

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:39 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York received a huge donation on Friday. The Capital District Area Labor Federation partnered with area school districts to collect donations to fill up a 45-foot truck.Leaders with the food bank said the donation will go a long way to help feed those in need this holiday season. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! "This is gonna go out and help thousands of people," food bank CEO Tom Nardacci said. "The donations that come in today will bring thousands of meals to help thousands of families in one act."According to Feeding America, one in nine New Yorkers are facing food insecurity. The state estimates that it needs $1.5 billion more every year to meet hunger needs.