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Mississippi removes hurdle to child care for low-income single parents

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:09 GMT

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Single parents in Mississippi — one of the poorest states in the nation — no longer face a nearly 20-year-old state policy that made it difficult for them to get financial help paying for child care, officials and advocates said Monday. Since 2004, single parents and guardians in Mississippi had to seek child support from the other parent in order to be eligible for assistance through the Child Care Payment Program, which offers help to low-income parents. As of Monday, that rule is no longer in effect.To comply with the rule and receive child care assistance, single parents had to apply through two divisions in the Mississippi Department of Human Services. The dual application process was mired in communication breakdowns that jeopardized assistance, said Carol Burnett, executive director of the Mississippi Low Income Child Care Initiative.“This policy deterred many single moms from applying for many valid reasons, ranging from informal payment agreements bein...

Connecticut high court nominee regrets signing 2017 letter supporting Amy Coney Barrett

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:09 GMT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A nominee to the Connecticut Supreme Court told state lawmakers Monday that she would not have signed a 2017 letter supporting Amy Coney Barrett for a federal appeals court position if she knew Barrett would later vote to overturn Roe v. Wade abortion protections as a member of the U.S. Supreme Court.Sandra Slack Glover, a federal prosecutor nominated by Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont, made the comment during her confirmation hearing before the legislature’s Judiciary Committee, as several members of the Democratic majority expressed concerns about her support of Barrett. The committee was scheduled to vote on Glover’s nomination later in the day.“I’m not going to demonize her,” Glover said of Barrett. “But when I look at that letter now … I’m no longer comfortable with some of those statements.“But I also believed, clearly naively at this point, I thought there were guardrails,” she said, referring to judges’ respect for legal preced...

Hieren de bala a niña de 12 años al sureste de DC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:09 GMT

Una niña de 12 años resultó herida después de que una bala perdida la alcanzara mientras estaba en la cama el lunes temprano en el sureste de DC, indicó la policía.Una bala atravesó las paredes de un apartamento antes de las 4:40 a.m. La casa está en la cuadra 2600 de Naylor Road SE, según el Departamento de Policía Metropolitana.La niña fue baleada en la pierna y transportada a un hospital. Se espera que sobreviva.La policía no cree que ella fuera el objetivo previsto. La investigación está en curso. El tiroteo ocurrió horas después de que una niña de 10 años resultara gravemente herida tras ser alcanzada por una bala perdida mientras viajaba en un automóvil con su familia en el noreste de D.C. La policía continúa buscando al tirador.La alcaldesa de DC, Muriel Bowser, propuso una nueva legislación de seguridad el lunes.Mantente en sintonía de Telemundo 44 para más detalles. Source

Police search for shoplifters accused of stealing over $12K from Denver metro stores

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:09 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Lakewood Police Department is asking for help to track down a group of four suspects they said have stolen $12,535.40 from TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores in the Denver metro area.The thefts started April 4, and the last one reported was on May 2. So far, there have been 8 incidents in stores across the metro:Lakewood - 4 thefts, total loss of $4,909.04Denver - 1 theft, total loss of $2,329.62Aurora - 1 theft, total loss of $2,292.45Centennial - 1 theft, total loss of $2,209.46Greenwood Village - 1 theft, total loss of $794.83According to Lakewood, the thieves often fill up laundry baskets or large bags to conceal items and carry them out of the store.The vehicle associated with the thefts is a dark blue newer-model Chevrolet Malibu with an unknown temporary tag. Vehicle associated with the theft, described as a dark blue newer-model Chevrolet Malibu with unknown temporary tag (Credit: Lakewood Police Department)One of the four suspects was described by Lakewood PD...

2 Colorado lake towns named among best in US

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:09 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Temperatures are getting warmer outside and summer is right around the corner. If you are planning on doing some paddle boarding or kayaking, or just want to see breathtaking mountain views from a lake, there are many options in Colorado.Trips to Discover recently released a list ranking the best lake towns in the United States. 10 breathtaking spring hikes to take in Colorado Two of the top 16 are located in Colorado. One of those is Grand Lake, which comes in at number 8 on the list. "The western gateway to Rocky National Mountain Park, the village of Grand Lake offers plenty of allure itself with a historic boardwalk, 60 shops, restaurants, bars, and galleries. The lake is the deepest and largest in Colorado, one of the best when it comes to all manner of water sports, including fishing and boating. On land, enjoy horseback riding, hiking, golfing, and four-wheeling," Trips to Discovered shared.The Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce said if you are planning to vis...

Massive fire displaces dozens in Pompano Beach apartment building; Red Cross assisting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:09 GMT

A fierce fire tore through a two-story apartment building causing extensive damage and displacing over 55 residents. The fire ignited around 2:45 a.m. Monday morning near Northwest Seventh Avenue just off Atlantic Boulevard. Firefighters managed to bring the situation under control, although numerous units within the building sustained smoke damage. Michelle Edmund, a resident in close proximity to the affected unit, said the fire originated in her neighbor’s apartment. “I woke up at 3 o’clock in the morning screaming “There’s a fire! Somebody started a fire in his house,’” said Edmund.Phylicia Eubanks described her frantic state of panic, uncertain of where to take her children in the midst of the chaos. “I opened my back door and there was a bunch of black smoke,” she said. “I tried to go through my room door, but [the smoke] was worse. Then I just kept screaming, ‘I have kids,’ ‘Where do we go,’ and ‘How do we get out?’ several times.”As multiple firefighters arrived...

DeSantis curtails diversity, equity and inclusion programs in Florida state colleges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:09 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that blocks public colleges from using federal or state funding on diversity programs, addressing a concern of conservatives ahead of the Republican governor’s expected presidential candidacy.The law, which DeSantis proposed earlier this year, comes as Republicans across the country target programs on diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education.The signing builds on the governor’s larger push to shape Florida’s education system through regulating how schools deal with subjects such as race and gender, with DeSantis arguing that he is challenging inappropriate liberal ideology in the classroom.DeSantis, who is expected to announce his presidential run in the coming weeks, has focused heavily on divisive cultural issues as he moves to win over the conservative voters who typically decide Republican primary elections.Diversity, equity and inclusion offices in higher education often spea...

France to train Ukrainian fighter pilots

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:09 GMT

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday his country has “opened the door” to training Ukrainian fighter pilots, a day after meeting Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris and agreeing to send Kyiv more tanks.“We have opened the door to training pilots, and this with several other European countries who are also ready,” Macron said during an interview with the TV channel TF1.The president also said that “discussions were underway with the Americans.” Zelenskyy is touring European capitals to drum up support ahead of a Ukrainian counter-offensive that is expected to take place in the coming weeks. He was in Paris on Sunday for a working dinner with the French president before heading to London on Monday. Kyiv is now particularly focused on getting fighter jet donations from allies to regain control of its skies in the face of Russian air and drone strikes.In the U.K., Zelenskyy said he wanted to create a “fighter jet coalition” to supply modern planes to...

Police: At least 3 dead, more wounded in New Mexico shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:09 GMT

FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — At least three people were dead and multiple others wounded Monday after a shooting in Farmington, police said. Schools were put on lockdown.“There are multiple civilian victims,” Farmington police said in a Facebook post that said one suspect “was confronted and killed on scene.”Two officers were shot, it said, including one city police officer and one New Mexico State Police officer. Both were reported to be in stable condition at San Juan Regional Medical Center.“The suspect’s identity is unknown and there are no other known threats at this time,” the police message said, adding that city, San Juan County and state police were involved.An official at the San Juan County sheriff’s office, Megan Mitchell, called the incident “an open and active ongoing investigation.” MItchell said she did not immediately have more information.

Special counsel John Durham concludes FBI never should have launched Trump-Russia probe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:28:09 GMT

(CNN) — Special counsel John Durham concluded that the FBI should never have launched a full investigation into connections between Donald Trump’s campaign and Russia during the 2016 election, according to a report compiled over three years by the Trump-administration appointee and released on Monday.Durham’s 300-plus page report also states that the FBI used “raw, unanalyzed, and uncorroborated intelligence,” to launch the “Crossfire Hurricane” investigation into Trump and Russia but used a different standard when weighing concerns about alleged election interference regarding Hillary Clinton’s campaign.The special counsel, however, did not recommend any new charges against individuals or “wholesale changes” about how the FBI handles politically charged investigations, despite strongly criticizing the agency’s behavior.“Based on the review of Crossfire Hurricane and related intelligence activities, we conclude ...