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US prosecutors seek gag order on Trump

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:27 GMT

Special counsel Jack Smith is asking a judge to issue a gag order against Donald Trump, prohibiting him from attacking prosecutors, the judge or potential witnesses who may testify in his federal criminal trial stemming from his effort to subvert the 2020 election.“The defendant’s past conduct, including conduct that has taken place after and as a direct result of the indictment in this case, amply demonstrates the need for this order,” prosecutors wrote, adding that Trump’s past salvos had already resulted in harassment of potential witnesses.On Friday afternoon, U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan unsealed filings revealing the government’s week-old request, arguing that Trump is undermining the fairness of the proceedings through “disparaging and inflammatory attacks” on prosecutors, witnesses and the judge in the case.Given Trump’s penchant for bombastic public statements and for using his social media accounts to settle political scores, a clash like the one now p...

Alberta chief medical officer of health says added sites will be closed, sanitized

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:27 GMT

CALGARY — Alberta’s chief medical officer of health says he has been made aware of additional daycare sites in Calgary where children have tested positive for E. coli.Dr. Mark Joffe issued a statement late Friday night saying out of an abundance of caution, the additional facilities will be closed.He says the sites will be required to be cleaned and sanitized and all children will be tested to confirm their negative status before returning to the centre.All facility operators have been contacted, and Joffe says parents of these facilities will be directly notified as soon as possible by the operators working with Alberta Health Services.The statement notes some of the children who have tested positive at the added centres are connected to daycares from the original outbreak.The new facilities are Active Start Country Hills, the Scenic Acres location of CanCare Childcare, CEFA Early Learning Childcare North, MTC Daycare, Renert Junior Kindergarten and Calgary JCC Child Care.In ...

Afghan NGO says it’s working with the UN for the quick release of 18 staff detained by the Taliban

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:27 GMT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — An Afghanistan-based nonprofit said Saturday it is working with the United Nations and others for the swift release of 18 staffers, including a foreigner, detained by the Taliban.The International Assistance Mission said the 18 people were detained on two separate occasions this month from its office in central Ghor province and taken to the capital, Kabul.Local media reported that a U.S. national is among those detained and that staff members were detained for preaching about Christianity. The nonprofit said it still has no information about the nature of the allegations. “IAM has written to the Ministry of Economy, where we are legally registered as an international NGO, about these extremely concerning developments,” the nonprofit said. “We are also working with the U.N. and ACBAR, the coordinating body for NGOs in Afghanistan, to deepen our understanding of the situation and to work for the quick release of our 18 colleagues.”The mission said it values and respe...

Breakout star Josh Ross heads to Canada’s country music awards as top nominee

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:27 GMT

HAMILTON — Rising country star Josh Rosh is leading the nominees at tonight’s Canadian Country Music Association Awards in Hamilton.The singer-songwriter behind the hit single “Trouble” heads to the show with nods in six categories, including breakthrough artist, songwriter and video of the year, as well as the fans’ choice award.Ross is also lined up as one of the performers, joining a list that includes U.S. country singer Sam Hunt, Brett Kissel, Matt Lang and the James Barker Band.A few duets are also in store, including singer Tenille Townes who joins the “Drops of Jupiter” band Train to perform their new song together, and pop vocalist Tyler Shaw who sings alongside country newcomer Sacha.Other top contenders include country sibling pair the Reklaws, who hold five nominations and double as hosts of this year’s broadcast from the FirstOntario Centre.The CCMA Awards air live on CTV at 8 p.m. ET.Many of the country music awards are handed ...

High winds, flooding, power outages possible as hurricane Lee hits Atlantic Canada

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:27 GMT

Much of Atlantic Canada remains under various weather statements, watches and warnings, as a weakening but still powerful hurricane Lee brings high winds, heavy rain, and high coastal waves to the Maritimes.The latest update from Environment Canada says Lee is currently a Category 1 hurricane and is expected to transition into an intense post-tropical cyclone today.While the weather agency expects the centre of Lee to make landfall somewhere over southwestern Nova Scotia later this afternoon, it does say rain and strong winds ahead of Lee are already affecting parts of the province.Environment Canada says Lee’s impact is expected to be felt several hundred kilometres from the centre.As of 3 a.m. ADT, Lee had maximum sustained winds of 130 kilometres per hour, and was roughly 360 kilometres south of Yarmouth, N.S., moving north at a speed of 33 kilometres per hour.A hurricane watch is in place for Grand Manan Island and coastal Charlotte County, N.B., and for most of Nova Scoti...

Libya probes the collapse of two dams after flooding devastated an eastern city, killing over 11,000

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:27 GMT

DERNA, Libya (AP) — Libya’s top prosecutor said he has opened an investigation into the collapse of two dams that caused a devastating flood in a coastal city as rescue teams searched for bodies on Saturday, nearly a week after the deluge killed more than 11,000 people.Heavy rains caused by Mediterranean storm Daniel caused deadly flooding across eastern Libya last weekend. The floods overwhelmed two dams, sending a wall of water several meters (yards) high through the center of Derna, destroying entire neighborhoods and sweeping people out to sea.More than 10,000 are missing, according to the Libyan Red Crescent. Six days on, searchers are still digging through mud and hollowed-out buildings, looking for bodies and possible survivors.Authorities and aid groups have voiced concern about the spread of waterborne diseases and shifting of explosive ordnance from Libya’s recent conflicts.General Prosecutor al-Sediq al-Sour said prosecutors would investigate the collapse of the two...

Daily horoscope for September 16, 2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:27 GMT

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Libra.Happy Birthday for Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023:You are lively, passionate and enthusiastic. You like to learn, and you have the patience to do this. You stand up for your beliefs. This year promises exciting changes and increased personal freedom. Let go of whatever impedes progress. Seek out new opportunities. Don’t hesitate to make changes.ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★★This is a wonderful day for relationships, including marriages, close friendships and meaningful partnerships. New love will begin for some of you. Existing relationships will be renewed in a joyful way. Most definitely, love is in the air! Tonight: Socialize.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★★Today relations with co-workers are mutually supportive. In fact, they are so supportive, in some cases, a work-related romance might begin. You also might get a raise or at least praise for your efforts on the job. Your health feel...

Dear Miss Manners: I was berated by the mothers of the rude sing-along girls

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:27 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it me (a 75-year-old retired elementary school teacher) or the younger generation? I attended a popular musical, only to lose my faith in teens and their parents.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: It was awkward to see her after this emotional episode Advice | Miss Manners: This newbie player is always holding up our game Advice | Miss Manners: I’m tired of being mistaken for a wife rather than an exec Advice | Miss Manners: Is it OK to point a knife at someone? What about a piece of cake? Advice | Miss Manners: Was I wrong to wear black to the wedding? Girls around and behind me were constantly humming/singing along (softly). I turned around and gave them a shushing face at least three times before the mom tapped me on the shoulder, asking me “what’s my problem.”I said, “The singing.”Mom’s response, “Others are doing it, too.̶...

Dear Abby: She was offended that I called her son’s behavior creepy

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:27 GMT

DEAR ABBY: My stepson, who is 24, has Asperger’s syndrome. He is high-functioning, very intelligent and has a great work ethic.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: My boss doesn’t see what the new co-worker is doing Advice | Dear Abby: I’m afraid if I say anything, my fiance will halt our wedding plan Advice | Dear Abby: Does my husband’s brother deserve another chance after what he did? Advice | Dear Abby: Her selfish husband acts like he doesn’t remember the hell she went through Advice | Dear Abby: If I wear this T-shirt, people might guess the secret I’ve only told my husband He still lives at home, and I have noticed that he “must” touch his mother every day. There are times he stands behind her and strokes her hair and rubs her neck and shoulders. I think it’s odd and, to be honest, it kind of bothers me.It’s not a jealousy thing, it just s...

Maintenance and automatic doors: What’s happening on the Metro this weekend

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:48:27 GMT

From scheduled maintenance to security training exercises — and the surprise return of speedy automatic doors on the Red Line — here’s what will be impacting your Metro rides this weekend and in the near future.Capitol South station closed till SundayMetro Transit Police and U.S. Capitol Police will be conducting a law enforcement exercise on Sept. 17 at Capitol South that will close off the entire station from when it opens until 2 p.m. Trains will not be traveling through the station and riders will have to jump on a shuttle to get to the next Metro stop. Metro Transit Police in coordination with U.S. Capitol Police will conduct a full-scale law enforcement exercise on Sunday, Sept. 17, at the Capitol South Station. (Courtesy WMATA)For riders: Free shuttle buses will be available to connect riders traveling between Federal Center SW and Eastern Market. The Blue Line and Silver Line will have normal service surrounding the closed stop, with trains arriving every 12 minut...