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As Gen. Milley steps down as chairman, his work on Ukraine is just one part of a complicated legacy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:29 GMT

OSLO, Norway (AP) — On a frigid U.S. air base in Germany, the top U.S. military officer was in his element. Striding along the training area in his fatigues, Army Gen. Mark Milley bellowed at the Ukrainian troops gathered around him.“Slava Ukraini!” he hollered, again and again, the “glory to Ukraine” battle cry. A bit nervously, the Ukrainians shouted back the traditional response, “Heroyam slava,” meaning glory to the heroes.It was a classic scene of a powerful general rallying the troops, but one that would have made Biden administration officials wince. They’ve consistently stressed that this is Ukraine’s war, not America’s, as they fear further escalating tensions with Moscow.But Milley can’t help himself when he is in battle mode. He yelled encouragement and bantered with the soldiers as they learned how to use American weapons. Soon they’ll be back on the front lines fighting the Russians, he told them, so they’ll need to fight hard and use what they h...

With a government shutdown just days away, Congress is moving into crisis mode

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:29 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — With a government shutdown five days away, Congress is moving into crisis mode as Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces an insurgency from hard-right Republicans eager to slash spending even if it means curtailing federal services for millions of Americans.There’s no clear path ahead as lawmakers return with tensions high and options limited. The House is expected to vote Tuesday evening on a package of bills to fund parts of the government, but it’s not at all clear that McCarthy has the support needed to move ahead. Meanwhile, the Senate, trying to stave off a federal closure, is preparing its own bipartisan plan for a stopgap measure to buy some time and keep offices funded past Saturday’s deadline as work in Congress continues. But plans to tack on additional Ukraine aid have run into trouble as a number of Republicans in both the House and Senate oppose spending more money on the war effort. Against the mounting chaos, President Joe Biden warned the R...

Man arrested in Mambo Grill shooting that wounded 4 in Downey

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:29 GMT

A 37-year-old Simi Valley man has been arrested for attempted murder in connection with a shooting that wounded four at a bar in Downey, authorities announced Monday.  According to the Downey Police Department, the shooting took place shortly before 1:20 a.m. at Mambo Grill, located in the 11000 block of Downey Avenue. Upon arriving on scene, officers discovered four victims – three men and one woman – suffering from gunshot wounds. They were each transported to area hospitals in serious condition.   The men’s conditions were later updated to stable, but the woman was fighting for her life, authorities said.   Police said that the suspects were last seen fleeing the area in an unknown-colored vehicle.  Temo Gaxiola, 37, from Simi Valley was arrested on Sept. 25 in connection with the shooting at Mambo Grill that wounded four people in Downey on Sept. 23, 2023. (Downey PD)On Monday, authorities identified and arrested Temo Gaxiola in connection...

Man arrested in connection with North Fair Oaks arson

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:29 GMT

REDWOOD CITY – A 41-year-old Redwood City man was arrested on suspicion of torching a vehicle Sunday night in North Fair Oaks, authorities said.Deputies were called to a commercial property in the 2900 block of Flood Avenue around 8:05 p.m. for a report of an arson involving a vehicle, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. The fire reportedly caused major damage to the vehicle.The man left the scene, but deputies found him hiding in the area, the sheriff’s office said.An investigation revealed that the man gained access to the property without permission and used spray paint to vandalize the property, the sheriff’s office said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Redwood City police seek public’s help in identifying assault suspects Crime and Public Safety | Man killed in hit-and-run crash on Highway 101 Crime and Public Safety | Daly City man sentenced to 12 years in prison after assaulting, robbing Lyft driver...

The SF Giants started a young lineup vs. San Diego. Two veterans led the way in the end

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:29 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — With the 2023 San Francisco Giants now only owning a microscopic chance of making the postseason after a disastrous road trip, those in attendance on Monday night at Oracle Park got a good look at what could be the nucleus of the 2024 team.Expanding on a theme that began in their just-completed four-game series in Los Angeles, the Giants started two rookies in the infield and two rookies in the outfield against the San Diego Padres to go with the one they already have behind the plate.But leave it to two Giants veterans to lead the wayWith the bases loaded with two outs, Michael Conforto sent a Robert Suarez fastball down the left field line, scoring two runs to help give the Giants a 2-1 win that kept their tragic number at two.Logan Webb escaped a ninth-inning jam to throw his second complete game of the season, as he struck out seven to help the Giants start their season-ending six-game homestand on a positive note.With runners on second and third and no out...

Biden is headed to Michigan to join the UAW picket line. He’s all-in on showing his union bona fides

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:29 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s decision to stand alongside United Auto Workers picketers Tuesday on the 12th day of their strike against major carmakers underscores an allegiance to labor unions that appears to be unparalleled in presidential history.Experts in presidential and U.S. labor history say they cannot recall an instance where a sitting president has joined an ongoing strike, even during the tenures of the more ardent pro-union presidents such as Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Harry Truman. Theodore Roosevelt invited labor leaders alongside mine operators to the White House amid a historic coal strike in 1902, a decision that was seen at the time as a rare embrace of unions as Roosevelt tried to resolve the dispute. Lawmakers often appear at strikes to show solidarity with unions, and during his 2020 Democratic primary campaign, Biden and other presidential hopefuls joined a picket line of hundreds of casino workers in Las Vegas who were pushing for a contract with...

Today in History: September 26, Kennedy and Nixon in first-ever presidential nominees’ debate

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:29 GMT

Today in HistoryToday is Tuesday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2022. There are 96 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 26, 1960, the first-ever debate between presidential nominees took place as Democrat John F. Kennedy and Republican Richard M. Nixon faced off before a national TV audience from Chicago.On this date: In 1777, British troops occupied Philadelphia during the American Revolution.In 1888, poet T.S. Eliot was born in St. Louis, Missouri.In 1954, the Japanese commercial ferry Toya Maru sank during a typhoon in the Tsugaru Strait, claiming more than 1,150 lives. In 1986, William H. Rehnquist was sworn in as the 16th chief justice of the United States, while Antonin Scalia joined the Supreme Court as its 103rd member.In 1990, the Motion Picture Association of America announced it had created a new rating, NC-17, to replace the X rating.In 1991, four men and four women began a two-year stay inside a sealed-off structure in Oracle, Arizona, called Biosp...

Burrow plays through calf injury, throws for 259 yards as Bengals top Rams 19-16 to end 2-game skid

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:29 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow shook off a lingering calf injury, throwing for 259 yards as the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Los Angeles Rams 19-16 on Monday night to get their first win after starting the season with two losses.Joe Mixon’s 14-yard touchdown run in the third quarter gave the reigning AFC North champs their first lead of the season. Meanwhile, Logan Wilson picked off Los Angeles quarterback Matthew Stafford twice and the Bengals sacked him six times.Stafford threw a 1-yard scoring pass to Tutu Atwell with just over a minute left in the game, and the PAT got the Rams to within three points, but Mitchell Wilcox fell on the ensuing onside kick to seal the win for the Bengals (1-2).Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase had 12 catches for 141 yards, including a 43-yarder during a third-quarter drive that led to the third of four field goals in the game by Evan McPherson.The Cincinnati defense was outstanding. Stafford was sacked twice by defensive end Trey Hendrickson, and Wilson inter...

DC’s Art Week sets out to prove that the District ‘is, in fact, cool’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:29 GMT

It’s a celebration of local art and artists in the District.D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser kicked off Art Week in the Petworth neighborhood in Northwest on Monday, with the goal of bringing awareness to self-expression and reducing the stigma of crime in the area.Bowser addressed recent violence in the District, specifically the Saturday shooting at a nightclub on H Street, and how she wants residents to enjoy themselves at community events without fear.“I have no doubt that hearing about loss of life makes people feel less safe,” Bowser said. “But I also know that people are coming out to celebrate their city at our events and festivals, sporting events, parades and the like, so I’m going to continue to tell people to be smart and to live their life.”Alexes Haggins, who owns Flowers by Alexes on Upshur Street in Petworth, echoed the mayor’s sentiment.“We all know that there’s violence everywhere. But I personally don’t think tha...

Flamenco: It's more than dance, it's an art form

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Flamenco is a traditional dance with historic roots that is alive and well in Colorado. Watch the video above to see what photojournalist Rico Romero found about how one dance company is helping people connect to the culture.