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US confident Israel is inching toward its view on humanitarian pause

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:46 GMT

The Biden administration is confident Israel has moved, ever so slightly, closer to its view that there must be humanitarian pauses throughout the war against Hamas to help civilians, senior U.S. officials said.For weeks, the U.S. has engaged in a flurry of diplomacy with Israel to push for temporary halts in fighting so hostages can be safely rescued, Palestinians in Gaza can move freely and humanitarian aid can get into the enclave. A chasm has persisted between the two countries, as Israeli leaders insisted any pause would benefit Hamas, the militant group that killed 1,400 people in Israel on Oct. 7.But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to shift his stance during a Monday night interview.“There’ll be no cease-fire, general cease-fire, in Gaza without the release of our hostages,” he told ABC News’ David Muir, repeating Israel’s long-held stance. But Netanyahu added: “As far as tactical little pauses, an hour here, an hour there. We’ve had them before, ...

‘I pray for him’: Man accused of shooting bride, bishop during wedding in Pelham, NH found guilty on most counts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:46 GMT

A 41-year-old man accused of shooting a bride and bishop during a wedding in Pelham, NH back in 2019 was found guilty on most all of the charges he faced.A week after the trial of Dale Holloway got underway, a jury found the suspect guilty of six of the seven charges filed against him.Holloway, who represented himself during the trial, had been accused of opening fire inside the New England Pentecostal Church. He also allegedly struck the groom in the head during the incident, and faced charges that included attempted murder, convicted felon in possession of a firearm, second-degree assault and simple assault.All victims survived the assault, with both the bride and bishop giving testimony during the trial four years later.Prosecutors said Holloway opened fire because, days earlier, the groom’s son was charged with murdering Holloway’s stepdad.On Tuesday, the jury returned its verdict, finding Holloway guilty of nearly all charges except one count of attempted murder with regards to...

Emergency crews respond to crash involving person on scooter in Salem

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:46 GMT

Emergency crews were on scene in Salem Tuesday afternoon after a crash involving a person on a scooter. SKY7-HD was over the scene in the area of Lafayette and Leach streets shortly before 4 p.m.The area was blocked off as first responders could be seen investigating near a scooter that was on the side of the street. A medical helicopter was spotted taking off from the area. No further information was immediately available. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Jewish man dies from head injury following ‘interaction’ with pro-Palestinian demonstrator in California, authorities say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:46 GMT

(CNN) — A 69-year-old Jewish man died after suffering a head injury Sunday following an “interaction” with a pro-Palestinian demonstrator during dueling rallies in Southern California, the Ventura County Sheriff said Tuesday, adding authorities had not ruled out the possibility of a hate crime.The death of the man, identified by law enforcement as Paul Kessler, has been ruled a homicide, authorities said. The 50-year-old suspect was detained but later released and has not been arrested, Ventura County Sheriff James Fryhoff said in a news conference, and Kessler’s death remains under investigation.Witnesses say Kessler was “involved in a physical altercation” with at least one counterprotester while pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian rallies were being held in Thousand Oaks, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Monday.“There was clearly an interaction between the two, but what that level of interaction is, is still unclear,” Fryhoff said, asking members o...

Officials believe Revere apartment building fire was intentionally set

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:46 GMT

Investigators now believe a two-alarm fire in a Revere apartment building over the weekend was intentionally set, state and local officials said Tuesday.The fire drew emergency crews to the scene on Park Avenue shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday. Two people were ultimately rescued and taken to a hospital, according to a joint statement from Revere’s fire chief, the city’s police chief and the state fire marshal. Officials said the fire displaced dozens of other people.Images on Sunday showed firefighters reaching one woman and guiding her to safety during their fire response. In their update Tuesday afternoon, officials said investigators determined the fire was intentionally set after examining the scene, interviewing witnesses and reviewing other evidence.“This incident could have caused a devastating tragedy,” said Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright.Officials said investigators returned to the scene of the fire and posted flyers seeking information. Bright in his comments asked ...

Capitol police arrest armed man near U.S. Capitol

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:46 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man with a gun was arrested in a park near the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, police said.The man was in the park outside Senate office buildings and across from Washington’s Union Station when he was arrested, the U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement posted online.Roads in the area were closed for about two hours as officers searched the area and the man’s belongings.Officers said they did not believe there was an ongoing threat.Carrying firearms in public is prohibited in Washington as well as on U.S. Capitol grounds.

Falling Temperatures, Then Falling Flakes?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:46 GMT

Hopefully you enjoyed the mild November air we had today with temperatures soaring to the upper 60s in many towns. But as soon as the mild air surged into New England, it’s on its way out. In fact after our midday sunshine, you probably noticed a few clouds build back in. Out of those clouds were a few sprinkles. Those clouds, and those sprinkles, were the cold front that will send temperatures back below average tomorrow. The good news is we’ll have a ton of sunshine, but temperatures will be stuck in the 40s and with another day of a gusty breeze, will feel pretty brisk and cooler than that.As the cold air moves in and sets up shop Wednesday and Wednesday night, it will set the stage for perhaps a few flakes to fall early Thursday morning. Don’t worry we’re not talking disruptive accumulations or anything crazy. But the air will be cold enough early on Thursday that some spots from Metro West to the Merrimack Valley and northwest of there could see a rain/s...

After nearly 200 episodes, the ‘Backlisted’ podcast isn’t running out of great books

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:46 GMT

For the past 8 years, John Mitchinson and Andy Miller have read and discussed books on Backlisted, the podcast they host that “gives new life to old books.” And now the duo, along with producer Nicky Birch, are approaching the podcast’s 200th episode later this month. When smartphones have no shortage of bad news to deliver, Backlisted’s episodes about ready-to-be-rediscovered titles can feel like a balm to readers and devoted listeners.“If you enjoy reading, you’ll probably want to hang out with the people we like talking to because the common interest is, fundamentally, shared enthusiasm,” says Miller, an author of several books who cohosts the twice-monthly show with Mitchinson, who is the co-founder of Unbound, the crowdfunded publishing house that originally bankrolled the podcast. “So if you want to hear people who love reading talking about reading in a way they hope communicates that love of reading, join us.”Miller, who does deep reading and research to prepare for episodes...

House Democrats want overflow site for waitlisted families seeking emergency shelter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:46 GMT

House Democrats proposed spending $50 million to create an overflow site for families and pregnant people placed on a waitlist for emergency shelter to avoid having them sleep outside as they wait for temporary housing, the chamber’s top budget writer said Tuesday.Money for an overflow shelter site is included in a $2.7 billion supplemental budget House lawmakers were preparing Tuesday for a vote Wednesday. Representatives proposed earmarking a total of $250 million to respond to an influx of migrants that has strained shelters across the state.The $50 million for an overflow site is tied to a requirement that the Healey administration find a suitable location within 30 days of the bill’s “effective date” at the risk of not gaining access to the funds and having a cap on the number of families in the emergency shelter system “revoked.”Legislators are concerned about families coming to Massachusetts “that are not going to be eligible for immediate shelter, and what is going to happen...

Palestinian Canadians share harrowing stories of loved ones stuck in Gaza

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:46 GMT

Palestinian Canadians from across the GTA came together Tuesday to share stories of their loved ones and their struggle to get out of the Gaza Strip, especially those stuck in the north.The press conference organized by Concerned Canadians with Family in Gaza also called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to call for a ceasefire. It comes as the first Canadians were allowed to leave.Many of those who spoke up did not share their last name. Samah’s father was on vacation, visiting family in Gaza City when the Hamas attack on Israel happened on a month ago Tuesday and the war began. “My father had to watch my cousin get killed in an airstrike … 16 members of that family got killed in one airstrike,” said Samah.She said the only way he can make it out is to travel on foot through checkpoints, airstrike, and possible ground battles. “I heard today that they can’t even carry luggage with them, they can’t carry anything, they have to have their hand...