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Cormac McCarthy, Pulitzer Prize winner behind 'No Country for Old Men,' dies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:39 GMT

(NEXSTAR) - Cormac McCarthy, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author behind "No Country for Old Men" and "All the Pretty Horses," has died, according to his publisher. He was 89.McCarthy died of natural causes at his Santa Fe, New Mexico, home, Knopf wrote on Twitter on Tuesday. Treat Williams of ‘Everwood,’ ‘Hair’ dead after motorcycle crash McCarthy received a Pulitzer Prize in 2007 in fiction for "The Road," which follows a father and son walking "through burned America" alone as they try to survive a journey to the coast. Developing

GOP senator will block Biden’s Justice Department nominees to protest Trump indictment 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:39 GMT

(The Hill) — Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance announced Tuesday that he will block all of President Biden’s nominees to the Department of Justice to protest a 37-count indictment that Special Counsel Jack Smith has brought against former President Donald Trump in federal court in Florida.  “Donald Trump is merely the latest victim of a Department of Justice that cares more about politics than law enforcement,” Vance said in a statement.  “Starting today, I will hold all Department of Justice nominations. If Merrick Garland wants to use these officials to harass Joe Biden’s political opponents, we will grind his department to a halt,” he declared.  Trump arraigned in classified documents case, pleads not guilty: live updates Vance’s hold on Justice Department nominees will not apply to individuals nominated to the U.S. Marshals Service.  The action will not prevent Senate Democrats from confirming Biden’s nominees to the department if they have enough votes, but it will require Senat...

Egg prices drop by nearly 14% in May

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:39 GMT

(The Hill) -- The price of eggs dropped by nearly 14 percent in May, marking a significant dip from sky-high egg prices in recent months. Several factors contributed to the high prices, including the avian flu that spread among chickens throughout 2022 and caused a reduction in egg supply. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture data, the average wholesale price for a dozen large eggs in January 2023 was more than $5. The most recent data show the average wholesale price for a dozen eggs in May was mostly between $0.99 and $1.39.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics put the average price for consumers of a dozen eggs in May at $2.67, down from $3.27 in April. That monthly drop was the most since 1951, according to multiple reports. The Consumer Price Index numbers released Tuesday show inflation is continuing to slow overall. The new data bolstered hope that the Federal Reserve will pause its interest-rate hikes when it meets later this week. 

New York attorney general suing Trump worried about 'lone wolf' attacks 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:39 GMT

(The Hill) — New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) said that she is worried about “lone wolf” attacks as she pursues a civil fraud case against former President Trump.James, who is spearheading a civil fraud lawsuit against Trump, his children and his business entities, said on the “Pod Save America” podcast Monday that she has received death threats that have been amplified by partisan divides as she sues the former president. She said that while she has received threats, she is not dissuaded from pursuing the case against Trump. Fox News’s Turley: Trump could face ‘terminal sentence’ if DOJ proves even one count “So let me just say that I’m really concerned, obviously, because they are feeding into all of this anger that unfortunately currently exist in our society and we find ourselves more polarized than ever, I think, since the Civil War,” she said on the podcast.“And it’s rather unfortunate. And I’m very much concerned that individuals, lone wolves will obviously resor...

Texas Lottery app temporarily offline due to technical issues

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:39 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 13, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Texas Lottery App is currently offline Tuesday after it became inaccessible due to vendor-related issues while repairs are made, according to a news release from the Texas Lottery.Following the release of the application's latest update (version 3.1.0) on June 5, Texas Lottery said users experienced issues with some of the app's features not functioning correctly. Despite troubleshooting efforts, it became necessary for the app to be placed into maintenance mode on June 8, the release said.The Texas Lottery said it is actively working with IGT Global Solutions Corporation (IGT) to resolve the issues as soon as possible.IGT is the operator and mobile application vendor, which the Texas Lottery attributed to for the app's issues, the release said. Therefore, IGT will be held accountable for the issues, and appropriate liquidated damages or sanctions will be assessed to IGT for th...

Justin Jefferson attends Vikings mandatory minicamp. Danielle Hunter does not.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:39 GMT

Shortly before practice got underway on Tuesday afternoon at TCO Performance Center, star receiver Justin Jefferson emerged from the Vikings locker room. He went on to participate mandatory minicamp, putting to rest any speculation that he might skip amid ongoing contract negotiations.It’s safe to assume general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell, not to mention every Vikings fan across the state of Minnesota breathed a sigh of relief in that moment.“You can just tell when he’s walking the halls in our building,” O’Connell said. “Just the energy and the juice that he brings.”Meanwhile, star edge rusher Danielle Hunter was not in attendance, which was not surprising considering he’s been trying to secure a pay raise. He is set to make $5.5 million this season when taking into account his base salary and bonuses.“I’ve got all the respect in the world for Danielle as a player, a leader, and a perso...

Gophers football program has a top-15 class, but will it last?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:39 GMT

The Gophers football program often makes waves with multiple recruits coming aboard its recruiting class during official visit weekends in June.The U kept the annual tradition alive with four prospects entering the 2024 class last weekend: tight end Jason Simpson of Johnston, Iowa; defensive end Jaylin Hicks of New Rochelle, N.Y.; and cornerbacks Samuel Madu of White Plains, N.Y., and Mike Gerald of Katy, Texas.Minnesota now has 19 pledges for next year’s class, which is tied with Michigan for most in the Big Ten. Overall, the Gophers have the fourth-best recruiting class based on total points within the conference and the 13th-best class in the nation, according to 247sports.com.The Gophers have been in that situation in previous years, too, only to fall in the rankings when other programs catch up in the volume of players in their classes when the recruiting cycle effectively ends in December. The NCAA has eliminated the 25-person recruiting class rule, meaning the U and others ca...

Trump pleads not guilty in documents case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:39 GMT

MIAMI — Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in federal court in Miami on Tuesday to criminal charges that he risked disclosure of defense secrets and obstructed the government’s efforts to reclaim classified documents he took with him upon leaving office.After arriving from his nearby Doral resort, Trump was booked and escorted into a 13th floor courtroom at the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. U.S. Courthouse in downtown Miami in a scene as surreal as it was momentous.Inside the courtroom, Trump — wearing a dark suit and a red tie — sat with his arms crossed at the defense table while the magistrate judge overseeing the hearing described the indictment. One of his lawyers, Todd Blanche, entered a plea on Trump’s behalf.“We most certainly enter a plea of not guilty,” he said.Nearly 2 1/2 years after leaving the White House, Trump — twice impeached, previously charged in an unrelated case in New York, still under investigation for his efforts to retain power following his loss in ...

Hochul announces expansion of state parental leave program

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:39 GMT

ALBANY, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – On Tuesday, June 13, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the expansion of an initiative to offer more paid leave time for state workers who become new parents. The expansion will give 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave to over 80 percent of the state workforce. It will be the first time in state history that a majority of state workers have access to the benefit. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "No one should have to choose between a paycheck and caring for their newborn child," Governor Hochul said in a statement. "In my State of the State, I put forward a nation-leading proposal to offer fully paid parental leave benefits to New York State employees — and today we are making good on that promise. By extending fully paid parental leave to over 80 percent of State employees, New York is leading by example and providing a critical line of support for hardworking families."  Hochul also annou...

Stewart's stabbing suspect linked to multiple incidents

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:39 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The suspect linked to a stabbing late Monday night at the Stewart's Shops at 480 Columbia Street is in custody at the Albany County Correctional Facility. Police say, Thomas J. Spears, 39, was involved in two separate incidents before the stabbing. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At around 3:15 p.m., the Cohoes Police Department responded to the Columbia Gardens Apartment complex. The complainant told police that Spears attacked her. The victim said that while she was in the Columbia Gardens Apartment dog park, Spears approached her, grabbed her head with both hands and squeezed while pressing his fingers into her eyes.The victim said she managed to escape and tried to run for help but Spears chased her and knocked her down. He then allegedly continued to attack her but she escaped again. Police were able to...