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FBI seized phones, iPad from New York Mayor Eric Adams in escalation of fundraising investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:27 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — FBI agents seized phones and an iPad from New York City Mayor Eric Adams this week as part of an investigation into his campaign fundraising, his attorney confirmed Friday.The seizures happened after the mayor attended a public event Monday night, according to a statement from the mayor’s attorney, Boyd Johnson.“On Monday night, the FBI approached the mayor after an event. The Mayor immediately complied with the FBI’s request and provided them with electronic devices,” the statement said. “The mayor has not been accused of any wrongdoing and continues to cooperate with the investigation.”The seizure of the devices, first reported by The New York Times, came days after federal agents searched the Brooklyn home of Adams’ top campaign fundraiser, Brianna Suggs. That search prompted the mayor to cancel a planned trip to meet with White House officials in Washington and instead return to New York.Adams, a Democrat, said nothing publicly about his phones being seized when ...

Big Ten bans No. 2 Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh from final 3 games over alleged sign-stealing scheme

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:27 GMT

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — The Big Ten Conference banned Jim Harbaugh from coaching at Michigan’s three remaining regular-season games on Friday, defying a warning from the second-ranked Wolverines in an extraordinary confrontation over an alleged sign-stealing scheme that has rocked college football. Harbaugh was disciplined by the conference less than 24 hours before the Wolverines play at No. 9 Penn State in their toughest matchup of the season so far. His team (9-0) has a shot to win a third straight Big Ten title and the school’s first national championship since 1997.There was no immediate response from Michigan, whose planed landed in Pennsylvania shortly before the announcement. Michigan was prepared to take possible legal action if the conference punished the football program before a full investigation into the allegations. The NCAA and the Big Ten are both looking into the claims. Getting a court order could prove difficult before Saturday’s game; Friday ...

Yellen says her talks with Chinese finance chief laid groundwork for Biden’s meeting with Xi

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:27 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Friday that she and her Chinese counterpart agreed to work toward a “healthy economic relationship,” during two days of talks that she said helped lay the groundwork for a productive meeting next week between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping.Yellen said many disagreements remain between the two countries, but she and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng committed to working together “on global challenges, from debt issues to climate change-related economic issues.”And both countries, she said, “welcome the objective of a healthy economic relationship that provides a level playing field for companies and workers in both countries and benefits the two peoples.”Biden and Xi will meet Wednesday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco, the first engagement in a year between the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies.Their finance chiefs held talks in San Fran...

Brighton Park residents protest proposed migrant tent camp

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:27 GMT

CHICAGO — Residents in Brighton Park took to the streets on Friday in protest of a tent camp that will to house migrants in their neighborhood.The city signed a deal to lease a vacant lot in the neighborhood and city officials say they plan to build the first tent city for migrants on the property, but some residents who live in the area say they do not want to see the project come to fruition.Around 200 hundred people marched down the streets of Brighton Park on Friday, protesting the city's plans to use their neighborhood to shelter up to 2,000 migrants.

Driver rescued from burning vehicle after crash involving squad car

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:27 GMT

GURNEE, Ill. — A police officer rescued a driver from a burning car after it crashed into a squad car parked along the side of the road in Gurnee on Thursday night.According to Gurnee police, officers conducted a traffic stop near Route 41 and Route 120 and learned the driver had an active warrant out of Wisconsin. The driver was taken into custody and transported to Lake County Jail. Arrests made in burglaries of Lincoln Ave businesses After the suspect was taken into custody, an officer remained by the vehicle in a nearby squad car, waiting for someone to pick up the car.Police say while the officer was waiting, a third vehicle, a Chevrolet, driven by a 63-year-old woman, allegedly rear-ended the squad car.Gurnee police say the officer on the scene was unhurt in the crash and quickly rushed to rescue the driver of the Chevrolet, which had caught fire. City Council approves ordinance that guarantees 10-day paid leave According to police a 61-year-old man and a 12-year-old girl ...

Texas issues $3M penalty against international accounting firm over ethics exam cheating

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:27 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) issued a $3 million fine and reprimand Thursday against an international accounting firm, according to a Friday press release from the board.“The action represents the Board’s message to all Texas licensees that the Board will not tolerate any form of professional misconduct,” said TSBPA executive director William Treacy.The fine, brought against London-based firm Ernst & Young LLP (EY), comes after a 2022 announcement by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it had uncovered cheating on required ethics exams by "a significant number of EY audit professionals.""It’s simply outrageous that the very professionals responsible for catching cheating by clients cheated on ethics exams of all things,” said Gurbir S. Grewal, the SEC's Enforcement Division director, in 2022. “This action should serve as a clear message that the SEC will not tolerate integrity failures by independent auditors who choose t...

Westlake looking for another deep playoff run, takes on Round Rock in bi-district round

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:27 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Round Rock and Westlake face off in the opening round of the Class 6A Division I playoffs at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Chaparral Stadium, and the game will air on KBVO.Westlake is fresh off a fourth consecutive perfect regular season and district championship while the Dragons were part of a 4-way tie for second place in their district. Round Rock, McNeil, Vista Ridge and Westwood all finished the 6A-District 26 season with 4-3 records, and Westwood was the odd team out of a playoff spot through district tiebreaker protocol. REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team's score on our website, but we need your help to do it. Email the score of your game to [email protected] and we'll get it on our websiteThe Chaparrals are coming off a 34-0 win over Buda Johnson in their regular season finale while the Dragons fell to Vista Ridge 21-20. That game helped fuel the tiebreaker madness in the district and vaulted the Rangers into a playoff spot.Round Rock quarterback Mason Cochr...

Man indicted for deadly December 2022 stabbing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:27 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A man accused of stabbing a man who later died in December 2022 was indicted by a grand jury this week, according to an indictment from Travis County.That man was identified as Guadalupe Perez, who was indicted on two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and murder, court documents said. APD identify man who died from October southeast Austin stabbing At approximately 10:50 a.m., Oct. 25, 2022, the Austin Police Department received reports of a man bleeding from his leg at a bus stop at East Riverside Drive and Wickersham Lane.That man was later identified as Anthony Thomas, 39, according to police.Thomas was taken to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries on Dec. 10, 2022, according to APD.Police said Thomas was stabbed during an altercation involving drugs, and Perez was later identified as the suspect.Online court records show Guadalupe does not have an attorney.

State volleyball: New Life Academy rallies to beat West Central and advance to semifinals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:27 GMT

New Life Academy of Woodbury beat West Central in five sets in a Class A state volleyball quarterfinal Thursday night at the Xcel Energy Center.The Eagles emerged from the back-and-forth match with a 25-22, 16-25, 18-25, 25-18, 15-12 victory.No. 4-seeded New Life Academy takes on the top-seeded Russell-Tyler-Ruthton in the semifinals at 1 p.m. Friday at the Xcel Energy Center. Russell-Tyler-Ruthton swept unseeded Pine River-Backus in their quarterfinal.Momentum looked to be in the hands of West Central after decisive wins in the second and third sets put the Knights just a set away from victory.But New Life wouldn’t be put down so easily. In the fourth set, 6-foot-2 senior Makenzie Anderstrom and 6-foot sophomore Marisa Michaelis made getting the ball over the net tough for West Central and regained the momentum for the Eagles, who completed the comeback by winning the fifth set.New Life head coach Dede Lawson said that this year being the team’s second time at the state tournament ...

Saints at Vikings: What to know ahead of Week 10 matchup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:27 GMT

Here are some things to know when the Vikings play host to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday:Saints at VikingsWhen: 12 p.m. SundayWhere: U.S. Bank StadiumTV: FOXRadio: KFANLine: Saints – 3Over/Under: 40.5Keys for the Vikings— This will be the first time that journeyman quarterback Josh Dobbs takes the field since his incredible debut performance for the Vikings last Sunday. He will have more knowledge of the offense this time around and should be able to create some positive plays. It’s on head coach Kevin O’Connell to put him in a position to succeed. .— There should be a chance for the Vikings defense to get after Saints quarterback Derek Carr. If he has time to operate, Carr has proven to be someone who can slice and dice a secondary. If there is pressure in his face, however, Carr is liable to turn into a pumpkin right before our very eyes.Keys for the Saints— It’s likely that Saints head coach Dennis Allen will make it a point of emphasis to hit Dobbs whenever ...