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DeSantis’ redistricting map in Florida is unconstitutional and must be redrawn, judge says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:15:28 GMT

A Florida redistricting plan pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis violates the state constitution and is prohibited from being used for any future U.S. congressional elections since it diminishes the ability of Black voters in north Florida to pick a representative of their choice, a state judge ruled Saturday.Circuit Judge J. Lee Marsh sent the plan back to the Florida Legislature with instructions that lawmakers should draw a new congressional map that complies with the Florida Constitution.The voting rights groups that challenged the plan in court “have shown that the enacted plan results in the diminishment of Black voters’ ability to elect their candidate of choice in violation of the Florida Constitution,” Marsh wrote.The decision was the latest to strike down new congressional maps in Southern states over concerns that they diluted Black voting power. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a Republican-drawn map in Alabama, with two conservative justices joining liberal...

For at least a day, all the world is ‘Margaritaville’ in homage to Jimmy Buffett

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:15:28 GMT

KEY WEST, Florida (AP) — All the world was “Margaritaville” on Saturday, from Key West to New York City and beyond, as legions of fans mourned the passing of beach-bum balladeer Jimmy Buffett at the age of 76.Buffett’s eponymous hit song has long been the anthem of Florida’s Key West, where Buffett once lived and built his enduring legacy.“Everybody equates that song with our city,” said Clayton Lopez, a Key West city commissioner. “I mean, when you say Margaritaville, you’re talking about the city of Key West.”The community planned a remembrance Sunday along Duval Street, home to some of Key West’s most well-known eateries and music venues, including the Chart Room, a dive bar where Buffett sang early in his career.“He’s doing another show now, but it’s in the sky,” said Jimmy Weekley, who owns Fausto, a restaurant that is one of Key West’s landmarks.Buffett’s fandom was widespread, and tributes poured in Saturday. President Joe Biden sent condolences to Buffett’s family “and...

Man found shot in Englewood dies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:15:28 GMT

CHICAGO — An investigation is underway after a 20-year-old man died after being shot in Englewood on Saturday afternoon, according to Chicago police. Police say the man, who had been shot in the chest, was found lying on the sidewalk in the 1100 block of West 58th Street just before 2:50 p.m.  Joliet man charged in connection with teen’s fatal overdose According to police, the man was taken to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. Officers have not yet identified the slain man and say no arrests have been made in connection with the deadly shooting. Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting and the detectives say an investigation is underway.  FBI agents search for man who robbed bank in Elgin Anyone with information on the deadly shooting can leave a tip for police at CPDtip.com. Tips can be left anonymously.

$38,000 recovered after robbery, high-speed chase in Bensenville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:15:28 GMT

DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. — A Texas man accused of robbing an ATM technician and leading police on a high-speed chase in Bensenville is in custody, according to DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin.Police say the robbery happened just after 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday while an ATM technician was servicing a machine in the drive-thru lanes of the Chase Bank near Entry Drive and Grand Avenue. Police exchange gunfire with female suspect on East Side overnight Bensenville Police say 23-year-old Earnest Hudson, of Houston, Texas, and another man who has not yet been identified, pulled into one of the drive-thru lanes and allegedly approached the technician and ordered them to leave. Police say after the technician left, Hudson and the other offender allegedly took the ATM containers that had cash and checks inside before fleeing the scene in a Nissan Murano. A bank employee who witnessed the alleged robbery then called police.Shortly after, just before 5 p.m., officers from the Elmhurst P...

Police identify man shot, killed at Wentworth Gardens

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:15:28 GMT

CHICAGO — A man is dead after a shooting Friday evening at Chicago's Wentworth Gardens.This shooting happened around 6:15 p.m. in the 3800 block of South Wentworth. Community rallies to support man injured in shooting at nephew's funeral Police say 26-year-old Daquon Rice was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the shooting. According to information from the Chicago Police Department, Rice was outside when three people fired shots at him.No one has been arrested yet and Area One detectives are still investigating.

State of Texas: Senators face historic duty in Paxton impeachment trial

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:15:28 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On Tuesday, Texas Senators will take on a constitutional duty that few in the state's history have faced before: acting as jurors in a court of impeachment. The Senate chamber will become a courtroom for the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton.At the end of May, the House voted 121-23 to impeach Paxton on allegations that include making false statements, obstructing justice, accepting bribes from a campaign donor and more. KXAN will have live coverage for the entirety of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial. Click here for in-depth coverage and the latest live stream of the trial.Although an impeachment trial is purely political, in the sense that lawmakers are not bringing any criminal charges against Paxton, legal experts note that the process will likely mirror what happens in a criminal or civil courtroom. The House acts like a grand jury, with their vote signifying that the majority found there was enough probable cause to impeach Paxt...

Hastings man dies in car crash on Highway 55 Friday night

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:15:28 GMT

One person was killed and four others were injured in a head-on collision west of Hastings on Friday night, the Minnesota State Patrol said.The crash occurred about 6:15 p.m. when a Kia Rondo traveling eastbound on Highway 55 in Nininger Township crossed into the westbound lane, striking a Honda CR-V.The driver of the Kia, Brian Bigalke of Hastings, died. He was 47. The driver and all three passengers of the Honda CR-V were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.The crash occurred between Mississippi Trail and Horner Avenue and no alcohol was involved, according to the State Patrol.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | St. Cloud police are latest agency to withdraw school resource officers over opposition to use-of-force limits Crime & Public Safety | St. Cloud lawmaker to plead guilty in July DWI case in Kanabec County Crime & Public Safety | Gun, drug charges filed against Myon Burrell, locked up for life a...

Aurora homicide suspect arrested; allegedly beat man to death at RTD station

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:15:28 GMT

A homicide suspect has been arrested in connection to a death at an RTD rail station.On Wednesday officers responded to a report of a robbery at the RTD Nine Mile Station, 3181 S. Parker Road, according to an Aurora Police Department news release.A light rail conductor reported to RTD dispatch there was an unconscious man lying on the tracks, an open backpack and personal items were also on the tracks, the release said. The man was taken to a hospital where he died Friday morning.Daniel Maxine Tivet, 34, was arrested Friday afternoon on investigation of second-degree murder and robbery, police said. Evidence from the scene suggests the man died from injuries suffered in a fist fight with Tivet on the light rail platform. The victim will be identified by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office after family is notified. An investigation is ongoing.An advisement hearing for Tivet is scheduled Tuesday morning in Arapahoe County. 

Keeler: We believe, Coach Prime. Beat Nebraska, the rest of the world will believe in CU Buffs, too.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:15:28 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas — After working over the Horned Frogs like Joe Lewis, Coach Prime worked the scribes like Muhammad Ali.Deion Sanders, 1-0, leaned into the microphone, his best friend for decades, and read the receipts he’d been keeping for months. Loud and proud.“You said this. You said that,” Sanders chuckled after his Buffs stunned No. 17 TCU, and the free world, with a 45-42 win at Amon G. Carter Stadium. “Now what? Everybody’s quiet now. Now what? Now what?”Another face. Another receipt.“What’s up boss? Do you believe now?”“Believe in what?”“Oh, no, no. I read through that bull junk you wrote.  I read through that. I sifted through it. No, no. Come on. Do you believe? Do you believe? Didn’t answer me. You don’t believe. Next question.”Beat Nebraska, Prime.They’ll believe.Small sample size, granted. But what a sample. CU, 20.5-point underdogs, hit 2023 in white jerseys with gold numerals, looking like carbon copies of the New Orleans Saints circa 1968. Then quarterback Shedeur ...

Eastbound lanes of I-70 closed at Denver West by truck and trailer full of ice cream on fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:15:28 GMT

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 are closed at Denver West near Golden because of a semi-truck fire.The truck was hauling a load of ice cream, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Drivers are urged to avoid the area if possible. Traffic is being detoured.This story will be updated. I-70 EB closed at Denver West near Golden. Semi truck and trailer full of ice cream on fire. Avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/YLAZjGhsKc— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco) September 2, 2023