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Atmospheric river brings heavy rain, flooding and warm winter temperatures to the Pacific Northwest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:50 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An atmospheric river has brought heavy rain, flooding and warm winter temperatures to the Pacific Northwest, closing roadways and schools as it shattered daily rainfall and temperature records in Washington state.The National Weather Service on Tuesday issued flood warnings in parts of western Washington, including in areas north and east of Seattle and across a large swath of the Olympic Peninsula.Daily rainfall records were broken in Seattle on Monday after the city received 1.5 inches of rain, said Kirby Cook, science and operations officer at the National Weather Service’s office in Seattle. “We’ll continue to see significant impacts, especially with river crests and rises on area rivers” through Wednesday morning, Cook said Tuesday.On the peninsula, the small town of Forks saw its rainfall record for Dec. 4 more than double after it received about 3.8 inches of rain, the National Weather Service said. By early Tuesday morning, it had recorded 4.7 inches of...

Teen and parents indicted after shootout outside Baltimore high school that left 3 wounded

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:50 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — A grand jury has indicted a Baltimore teen and his parents on allegations they brought a gun to a high school campus in October and beat up a student shortly before classes were to start, prompting a shootout that left three young people wounded, city prosecutors said Tuesday.The shooting added to an uptick in youth violence plaguing the city this year, including several instances of Baltimore public school students being shot on or near high school campuses. That trend has persisted even as Baltimore gun violence overall has declined during the past several months.Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced the charges at a news conference Tuesday morning. He questioned how the city is supposed to reduce youth violence if parents are active participants.“As a parent, it is absolutely mindblowing to read the allegations in this indictment, where a child’s guardians facilitate in settling a schoolyard dispute with violence,” he said. “Hear me clear, parents, if y...

Pixar’s Toronto-set ‘Turning Red’ among Disney Plus debuts now headed to theatres

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:50 GMT

Pixar’s Toronto-set animated film “Turning Red” is getting its day on the big screen after a Disney Plus home premiere during the COVID-19 pandemic.The Oscar-nominated movie is booked for a theatrical run starting Feb. 9, 2024. It’s one of three Pixar titles whose streaming-only fates are now being rewritten.Jazz comedy “Soul” heads to cinemas Jan. 12 while the Italian Riviera adventure “Luca,” featuring the voice of Vancouver actor Jacob Tremblay, launches in theatres March 22.“Turning Red” follows the story of a Chinese-Canadian teenager who morphs into a red panda whenever she’s under pressure. It was the first Pixar film set in Canada and while it was originally planned to play theatres last year, Disney rerouted the title to its streaming service as COVID-19 cases surged.The decision led to grumblings from some Canadians who felt the film deserved the big-screen treatment.While Disney didn’t explain why all...

Why scientists are closer to understanding tinnitus — and more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:50 GMT

For Tuesday, Dec. 5, WGN’s Dina Bair has new medical information, including: More Coverage: WGN's Medical Watch Discovery made in tinnitus studyScientists in Massachusetts are closer to understanding tinnitus.  Up to 10% of adults worldwide suffer from persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears.  It's often unclear what causes tinnitus and it is challenging to treat.  The traditional belief is tinnitus happens in people who already lost some hearing.  But researchers at Massachusetts Eye and Ear have found people with tinnitus may have hidden hearing loss that isn't detected by conventional hearing tests.  It's similar to phantom limb syndrome. The brain tries to compensate for the loss of hearing by increasing its activity, resulting in the perception of a phantom sound. It's not too late to get the flu vaccineIt's not too late to get a flu shot. The ideal schedule for shots would have most people vaccinated by the end of October before the cycle of people catching and spreading t...

Texas high school again suspends Black student over his hairstyle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:50 GMT

A Texas high school sent a Black student back to in-school suspension Tuesday for refusing to change his hairstyle, renewing a monthslong standoff over a dress code policy the teen's family calls discriminatory.The student, Darryl George, was suspended for 13 days because his hair is out of compliance when let down, according to a disciplinary notice issued by Barbers Hill High School in Mont Belvieu, Texas. It was his first day back at the school after spending a month at an off-site disciplinary program.George, 18, already has spent more than 80% of his junior year outside of his regular classroom.He was first pulled from the classroom at the Houston-area school in August after school officials said his braided locs fell below his eyebrows and ear lobes and violated the district’s dress code. His family argues the punishment violates the CROWN Act, which became law in Texas in September and is intended to prohibit race-based hair discrimination. The school says the CROWN Act does ...

Owl found in Kentucky family's Christmas tree

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:50 GMT

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WDKY) — There's no place like home for the holidays, but what happens when your home gets unexpectedly moved? That's what happened to a baby owl in Kentucky. The yuletide guest was found nestled inside a Lexington family's Christmas tree, which was fully decorated inside their home at the time."I was shocked," Michele White said. "I was so stunned." The baby owl was discovered rockin' around their Christmas, blending in with the branches and going undetected for four days."I have three dogs," White said. "We use this room non-stop — watch TV, the kitchen's right here. No indication."The feathered fellow blended in with the branches, going undetected for four days. (Michele White)The feathered fellow blended in with the branches, going undetected for four days. (Michele White)The feathered fellow blended in with the branches, going undetected for four days. (Michele White)The feathered fellow blended in with the branches, going undetected for four days. (Michele White...

Video: Home explodes in Virginia after barricaded suspect fires flare gun, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:50 GMT

ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WDVM) - Police in Virginia are investigating after a home in which a man had barricaded himself exploded. The incident began at about 4:45 p.m. Monday when officers responded to reports of shots fired, which they later determined came from a flare gun, according to the Arlington County Police Department. Authorities said the suspect fired the flare gun 30 to 40 times into the neighborhood. No property damage or injuries were reported. While police investigated, they obtained a search warrant for the home.When police attempted to execute the warrant several hours after they initially responded, the suspect fired several rounds inside the home, police said on X, formerly known as Twitter. It was then that the house — a duplex — exploded and burst into flames shortly before 8:30 p.m.The explosion was caught on video, which you can see below. Video courtesy James Alex Wilson via StoryfulThree officers had minor injuries as a result ...

APD investigating homicide in south Austin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:50 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in south Austin. APD said on social media police are investigating a homicide near the 7300 block of Shadywood Drive, which is in the area east of South First Street and south of West William Cannon Drive. The post said a public information officer is en route and will update with a media briefing time and staging location.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Traffic Alert: Vehicle fire reported on I-35 south near William Cannon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:50 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin Fire Department crews are responding to a vehicle fire on Interstate 35 southbound and said another vehicle may have crashed into the one on fire, according to posts from the department. AFD said in social media post at 1:10 p.m. it was responding to the the vehicle fire in the 6200 block of South I-35 proper, which is between East Stassney Lane and East William Cannon Drive.In an update, AFD said the vehicle on fire "appears to have now been hit by another vehicle."Drivers should avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

Amber Alert discontinued for Beaumont girl

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:50 GMT

BEAUMONT, Texas (KXAN) -- An Amber Alert for 14-year-old girl was discontinued Tuesday. The alert was issued Tuesday morning and said the girl had last been seen in Beaumont Monday evening. The updated alert said she had been found.