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Candidates spar over the issues at fourth Republican debate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:13 GMT

(NewsNation) —  Four Republican presidential hopefuls took the debate stage Wednesday night in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for a last-chance effort to win over voters before the Iowa caucuses in just six weeks.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie appeared in person at the University of Alabama, looking to position themselves as a viable alternative to former President Donald Trump — the dominant GOP front-runner.Trump did not attend this or any of the previous debates, noting that he continues to dominate the polls and maintains a sizable lead over the rest of the party. Trump held a fundraiser in Florida instead. Where was Donald Trump during Republican debate? Moderators Elizabeth Vargas, the Peabody award-winning anchor of NewsNation’s “Elizabeth Vargas Reports,” Megyn Kelly, host of “The Megyn Kelly Show” on SiriusXM and Eliana Johnson, editor-in-chief of The Washington Free Beaco...

DeSantis accuses Haley of 'caving' on gender-affirming care

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:13 GMT

Watch the full fourth Republican presidential debate only on NewsNation. View our Voter Guide to find all the information you need to make an informed choice at the polls. Not sure how to find us on your TV? Use our ChannelFinder and download our app to get fact-based, unbiased news for all America.   (NewsNation) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, at the beginning of the fourth Republican presidential debate, accused former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley of "caving" to liberals and the media when it comes to gender-affirming care for minors.DeSantis, in his remarks, touted a law he signed that prohibits the prescription of puberty-blocking, hormone and hormone antagonist therapies to treat gender dysphoria in minors. It also bans gender-affirming medical procedures or surgeries for those younger than 18."She opposes that bill," DeSantis said. "She thinks it's fine and the law shouldn't get involved with it."If Haley's not willing to "stand up for the kids," DeSantis argu...

Where was Donald Trump during the Republican debate?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:13 GMT

(NewsNation) — Former President Donald Trump chose to attend a private fundraiser in Florida instead of attending this year's final GOP primary debate hosted by NewsNation. Trump’s campaign advertised a chance to win tickets to the “end-of-year reception” in Hallandale Beach, Florida, near Miami.NewsNation's Leland Vittert spoke with Trump's 2020 campaign press secretary Hogan Gidley before the debate.  He said that if Trump did attend, he'd "suck all the oxygen out of the room.""It's fascinating to watch in politics," Gidley said. "I've been doing this for 25 years, and I've never seen somebody with a stranglehold on a movement or on the base like Donald Trump has."  Live Updates: Fourth Republican debate Trump has previously said that he saw little upside in joining his GOP rivals on stage, given his commanding lead in the race.“The public knows who I am & what a successful Presidency I had,” Trump wrote on his social media site in August. “I WILL THEREFORE NOT BE ...

Spirits did not cause barn fire near The Conjuring House, owner says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:13 GMT

BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (WPRI) — The owner of the famed Conjuring House in Rhode Island is setting the record straight on what caused a fire in the nearby barn earlier this week."Neither Bathsheba Sherman, the crooked neck lady, nor any other spirit caused this fire," Jacqueline Nuñez wrote in a statement, referring to the house's paranormal lore.The fire broke out inside the 2,000-square-foot barn in Burrillville early Monday morning and took approximately three hours to knock down, according to Nuñez. P!nk bringing ‘Summer Carnival 2024 Tour’ to Soldier Field "We are relieved that the barn is still standing," she said. "We will not know what is salvageable until advised by our structural engineers."The fire didn't affect the house, which was built in 1836 and made famous by the 2013 horror blockbuster "The Conjuring." The movie is loosely based off of the paranormal activity that the Perron family reportedly experienced while living in the house in the 1970s.Nuñez said the barn fire ...

Shooting Spree: Decision-making process behind issuing emergency alerts for shootings in Austin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:13 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) --Several people - including neighbors and a state representative - expressed concerns about law enforcement not issuing some kind of active shooter alert as a suspect allegedly shot and killed four people in Austin Tuesday and injured two officers. Authorities in Bexar County said the suspect also killed his parents before coming to Austin. Below is the timeline of the shooting spree, as explained by Interim Austin Police Chief Robin Henderson early Wednesday morning. 10:40 a.m. – Austin ISD officer shot near Northeast Early College High School11:59 a.m. – Double homicide on Shadywood Drive4:57 p.m. – Cyclist shot on W. Slaughter Lane, non-life-threatening injuries6:54 p.m. – APD officer responds to active burglary on Austral Loop, finds suspect in backyard. Suspect fires at officer. Officer has non-life-threatening injuries. Suspect drives away. Two people found dead inside home.7:14 p.m. – Police chase ends with suspect crashing car TIMELINE: How Tuesday’s shootin...

Rudy Gobert dominates as Timberwolves down San Antonio

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:13 GMT

The Timberwolves were outscored by 22 points in the 18 minutes Rudy Gobert wasn’t on the floor Wednesday against the Spurs.Minnesota won 102-94 at Target Center.Because the Wolves won the center’s minutes by 30 points. Gobert dominated on both ends of the floor en route to 16 points and 21 rebounds — on 7-for-8 shooting — to lead Minnesota to its fifth straight win.On the other end, Spurs center Zach Collins mysteriously attempted to go at Gobert time and time again, to no avail. The role player went 6 for 20 from the field. Not that Collins’ teammates fared much better. The Spurs (3-17) — who dropped their 15th straight game Wednesday —  shot just 37 percent from the field and 19 percent from deep.That’s the Gobert effect. San Antonio led by seven at the break, but that came as Gobert was stuck to the pine with three fouls. He dominated the second half of play, allowing Minnesota to quickly gain control in the third.The Wolves (16-4) build their advantage to...

Schenectady non-profit wins $10K in Perfect Pitch event

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:13 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A local non-profit that provides emotional support to middle and high school girls in Schenectady walked away with a $10,000 check Wednesday night from Women United.The fifth annual Perfect Pitch event, powered by United Way, was held at Troy's Revolution Hall. The Shark Tank-style event puts local non-profits in front of a panel of local business women. Saint Rose students protest college closure, demand answers This year, they heard from four different groups tackling the addiction crisis, mental health, and domestic violence. Working Group on Girls of Schenectady had the winning pitch for their program to empower more young women with life skills and mentorship. They were awarded the $10,000 grant.NEWS10's Trishna Begam emceed the event.

Capital City Rescue Mission in need of help for the holidays

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:13 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — According to the National Council of Non-profits, seven out of ten organizations believe charitable donations will decrease this year due to student loan repayments resuming and inflation affecting consumers. But Perry Jones, Executive Director of Capital City Rescue Mission, said consumers are not the only ones feeling the pinch. Saint Rose students protest college closure, demand answers “Inflation had set all of our bills up. Our food bills, our utility bills. Everything has been going up,” Jones said.Jones said this is the most need he has ever seen during his 41 years at the shelter. The center in Albany used to see between 50 and 70 people each day. Now, they are maxing out with needing to feed and shelter three hundred people every night. That means they need more donations and more hands to help.Organizers said they need volunteers with a variety of skills. Those who can help volunteer at their job training center in Schenectady and their shelter.Th...

Flu prevalence declaration means required masks for certain healthcare workers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:13 GMT

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald declared that the flu is now prevalent in New York State which triggers mask requirements for certain healthcare workers. The declaration requires unvaccinated healthcare workers in the following settings to wear surgical or procedure masks during times when the Commissioner declares that influenza is prevalent in New York State.  Saint Rose students protest college closure, demand answers These facilities include but are not limited to: hospitals, nursing homes, diagnostic and treatment centers, certified home health agencies, long-term home health care programs, AIDS home care programs, licensed home care service agencies, limited licensed home care service agencies, and hospices. This declaration comes after week-over-week lab-confirmed flu cases are up 34%, rising from 1,487 cases in the previous week to 1,993 outside the New York City area. In New York City, cases are up 21 percent, ...

Alderman proposes open-carry trigger law in St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:13 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Much like Missouri state lawmakers used a so-called trigger law to ban abortion, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones has now signed a trigger law that could ban open carry of firearms in the city.“I would say this is honestly a play out of the GOP playbook,” Alderman Rasheen Aldridge (Ward 14) said.The language in the ordinance actually states that it is a “trigger ordinance.”It took its cue from the Republican-backed abortion ban trigger law that the state passed to go into effect in the event that the U.S. Supreme Court ever overturned the Roe v. Wade ruling, which it did in 2022.With a prevalence of people now openly carrying assault-style rifles legally on the streets of St. Louis, Aldridge wrote this trigger law to take effect should state law change to allow cities to ban open carry.“St. Louis is a lot different than Joplin,” Aldridge said. “We’re a lot different than the boot heel, where people are using these guns to hunt animals. In our area, these guns are being use...