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Japan and ASEAN bolster ties at summit focused on security amid China tensions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:28 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Leaders from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, marking their 50th anniversary of friendship, were meeting at a special summit on Sunday and expected to adopt a joint vision that emphasizes security cooperation amid growing tensions with China in regional seas.Ties between Japan and ASEAN used to be largely based on Japanese assistance to the developing economies, in part due to lingering bitterness over Japan’s wartime actions. But in recent years the ties have focused more on security amid China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea, while Japan’s postwar pacifist stance and trust-building efforts have fostered friendlier relations.“Based on our strong relationship of trust, it is our hope that Japan and ASEAN will bring together their strengths and find solutions in an era of compound crises that are difficult for any one country to solve,” Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in a speech on Saturday night at the State Guest House in To...

Veterans hit the court for pickleball tournament at Ellis Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:28 GMT

CHICAGO — It is known as one of the fastest-growing sports in America, and it is expanding in Chicago.On Saturday, the Chicago Park District hosted the Veterans Pickleball Tournament at Ellis Park."Once you start this you are hooked for life," Steve Kraslen, who played in the tournament, said.Dozens of players hit the court in Bronzeville for the event, with participants in beginner, intermediate, and advanced divisions, all vying for trophies and bragging rights. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines "It's engaging, it's challenging, it's all of those things, and yet it won't kill you. It's a win-win," veteran Steve Thompson said.With growing demand for the sport, the park district plans to add fifty pickleball courts in the next two years, bringing the total to more than 100.The park district will be holding a third veteran's tournament this summer. Visit the Chicago Park District website for more information on upcoming events.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators call for ceasefire in Gaza during protest in Downtown Chicago

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:28 GMT

CHICAGO — An immediate ceasefire is the ultimate goal for two pro-Palestinian groups that protested downtown on Saturday.In the midst of the local protests, Israeli leaders say the military's approach won't change after three Israeli hostages were accidentally killed by Israeli forces on Saturday.The afternoon's rain didn't stop members of "Healthcare Workers for Palestine" from gathering near Buckingham Fountain, advocating help for their colleagues in Gaza. For more coverage of the Israel and Hamas Conflict, click here "We have had over 280 healthcare workers be killed and over 100 have been kidnapped in the last few weeks," emergency physician Dr. Tammy Abughnaim said.During the rally, participants waved white kites with messages representing the multitude of Palestinians fighting for their lives."The ultimate goal is ceasefire, right? So all of our healthcare workers are here asking and urging their lawmakers, their institutions, to call for a ceasefire because, at the end of ...

Vikings failed to execute the Tush Push. Why was receiver Brandon Powell out there?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:28 GMT

CINCINNATI — The criticism spread like wildfire on social media shortly after the Vikings suffered a 27-24 loss to the Bengals on Saturday afternoon at Paycor Stadium.Only needing a few inches to convert for a first down, the Vikings dialed up the Tush Push in the biggest moment of the game.It’s a short yardage play that has caught on across the NFL in part because of how successfully the Philadelphia Eagles have run it with quarterback Jalen Hurts. The logistics feature Hurts taking a snap under center, then falling forward while a few teammates push him from behind. It’s virtually unstoppable if run with the right personnel.Which plays into the Vikings running the Tush Push against the Bengals. On back-to-back plays in overtime, the Vikings had quarterback Nick Mullens take a snap under center, with receiver Brandon Powell motioning across the formation at the last moment to push him from behind.The main issue is the fact that Powell and his 5-foot-8, 180-pound f...

Adams County deputy sued for allegedly putting inmate in chokehold

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:28 GMT

A former Adams County jail inmate is suing an Adams County sheriff’s deputy, alleging the deputy put the inmate in a chokehold last year for drawing on the wrong kind of paper.The lawsuit, filed Dec. 8 in Adams County District Court by Gabriel Sisneros, alleges Deputy Jason Humphrey on Dec. 13, 2022, “flew into an inexplicable rage” at Sisneros while he was in the jail and grabbed Sisneros by the neck, put him in a chokehold and lifted him off the ground by the neck.Surveillance video that Sisneros’ attorney uploaded online appears to show most of the physical allegations.The lawsuit seeks a jury trial and awards of a judgment declaring Humphrey’s actions violated the state constitution, compensatory damages including “for future pecuniary and non-pecuniary losses, physical and mental pain, humiliation, fear, anxiety, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of liberty, privacy, and sense of security and individual dignity,” punitive damages and atto...

Lions 7, Broncos 0: Jared Goff connects with Sam LaPorta for 19-yard touchdown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:28 GMT

Winners of six of their last seven, the Broncos are looking to continue their momentum in Week 15. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Lions at Ford Field in Detroit.Live updatesSecond-quarter updatesTouchdown, Lions (6:59 p.m.): A costly missed tackle by Josey Jewell lets Sam LaPorta rumble into the end zone for a 19-yard touchdown reception. Lions 7, Broncos 0 with 12:31 to go. — Joe NguyenLions driving (6:58 p.m.): Detroit’s in the red zone now. — Joe NguyenFirst-quarter analysis — Broncos 0, Lions 0Ryan McFadden, beat writer: The Broncos have played solid defense thus far, but if the Lions begin to focus more on the run game, it’s going to be a long night.Sean Keeler, sports columnist: If Russ has to do all the cooking tonight, the Broncos are gonna get burned. Badly.Matt Schubert, sports editor: All things considered, the Broncos are in a decent spot. The defense has done the work, and (again) bailed out a bad turnover from th...

Boy, 4, killed in California road rage shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:28 GMT

A senseless act of violence claimed the life of a four-year-old boy in Antelope Valley Friday evening in what authorities say was a case of road rage.It unfolded around 7:30 p.m. in Lancaster.According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, a family was traveling in the area of Sierra Highway and East Avenue J when a driver cut them off and then began pursuing them through city streets.“While being pursued by the suspects, the victim driver slowed his vehicle, at which time the suspect driver pulled up along the passenger side of the victim's car and began shooting,” the Sheriff's Department said in a statement. Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hospitalized The four-year-old boy, who was in the backseat of the car, was struck by gunfire in the upper torso, officials said. His father and mother immediately drove him to a hospital where he died from his wounds.His name was not immediately released.Investigators later located the suspect vehicle and took two people, a 29-ye...

L.A. Metro bus crashes into wall; 4 hurt

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:28 GMT

Four people sustained minor injuries when a Los Angeles Metro transit bus rolled into a wall on Saturday.The accident occurred around 3:40 p.m. at 270 S. Loma Dr. in L.A.’s Westlake neighborhood, according to the L.A. Fire Department. Footage shows the bus rolled backward into a retaining wall outside of a resident complex, causing significant damage to both the bus and the wall.Four people were hurt when a Los Angeles Metro transit bus rolled backward into a wall. Dec. 16, 2023. Fire officials said four people, including the driver, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the accident was under investigation.

Interview: Newsom 'frustrated' by local governments' inaction on homelessness, behavioral health crises

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:28 GMT

As California grapples with the crises of homelessness and behavioral health, Governor Gavin Newsom says several local governments are not doing enough to help address these issues. In a one-on-one interview with Nexstar, Newsom said he's especially frustrated that some counties may hold off on implementing some reforms he signed off on, including allowing counties to designate a caretaker for people experiencing serious mental illness or substance abuse disorders and those deemed at risk of harming themselves.Several counties say they do not have the resources to implement the law now. The California State Association of Counties issued a statement in response to Newsom's comments. The full statement is below the transcript of the interview.The complete interview with Newsom is in the video player above. The text of the interview is below and has been edited for clarity.  Capitol Reporter Eytan Wallace: Let me ask right at the top, Mr. Governor, we heard you in that ...

Details of Draymond Green’s suspension remain unclear as Warriors adjust

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:28 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The Draymond Green-shaped cloud of uncertainty hanging over the Warriors isn’t showing any signs of evaporating.How long Green will be suspended, what benchmarks he needs to meet to return, and exactly what type of help he’s seeking are all unclear.After his latest incident — striking Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the head Tuesday night — Green missed his second straight game Saturday night under his current indefinite suspension. He has played in just 15 of Golden State’s 25 games this year, three of which he was ejected from. He has to meet certain league and team conditions before returning, and it has been reported that he’s expected to receive counseling.The punishment is vague. Asked what kind of work Green is facing while he serves his suspension, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr continued the theme of mystery.“I can’t really share that,” Kerr said Saturday before the Warriors-Nets game in the Chase Center. “That’s really private. What I can tell you is Draymond h...