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India’s top court temporarily halts conviction of opposition leader for mocking Modi’s surname

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:11 GMT

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s top court on Friday temporarily halted the criminal defamation conviction of opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for mocking the prime minister’s surname. His party said it would now seek to have Gandhi reinstated as a member of parliament. A fierce critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his main challenger in 2024 polls, Gandhi was ousted from Parliament after his conviction by a magistrate’s court in March.The Supreme Court stayed the conviction, which means it is temporarily halted while the court goes into Gandhi’s appeal in detail before issuing a final ruling.Gandhi’s disqualification as a lawmaker also now remains in abeyance, said Live Law, an online portal for Indian legal news. Congress party leader K.C. Venugopal said the party would approach the Parliament speaker to restore his seat.The court’s order also means that Gandhi will be able to contest next year’s general elections unless a final court decision goes against him.Despite its decision, th...

Protests, poisoning and prison: The life of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:11 GMT

LONDON (AP) — In a span of a decade, Alexei Navalny has gone from the Kremlin’s biggest foe to Russia’s most prominent political prisoner.Already serving two convictions that have landed him in prison for at least nine years, he stands a new trial that could keep him behind bars for two more decades.The verdict in the trial is due to be announced Friday in a makeshift courtroom in the Penal Colony No. 6, where Navalny is being held and where the trial took place behind closed doors, in the town of Melekhovo, about 230 kilometers (over 140 miles) east of Moscow. Here’s a look at Navalny’s life, political activism and the charges he has faced through the years:June 4, 1976 — Navalny is born in a western part of the Moscow region.1997 — Graduates from Russia’s RUDN university, where he majored in law; earns a degree in economics in 2001 while working as a lawyer. 2004 — Forms a movement against rampant overdevelopment in Moscow, according to his campaign website.2008 — Gains noto...

Today sets new record for longest heatwave in Austin's history

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:11 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Well... we're doing it. Today puts us in the record books for the most consecutive days at 100° or hotter... and we're not done yet.There will be little to no difference between today and yesterday, as both the Heat Advisory and Red Flag Warning remain intact for most of the area.Heat Advisory in effect 12p.m. to 9 p.m. FridayRed Flag Warning in effect 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. FridayExcessive heat will continue into the weekend with afternoon highs likely to break or exceed the daily records both Saturday and Sunday.Excessive heat this weekendTemperatures may climb back to their highest numbers of the year. We're forecasting 108º toward the end of next week. BLOG: Forget the heat: Here's when cooler air usually comes Austin Interactive Weather Stats (2023) Staying cool is paramount in this heat wave but many of your fellow citizens still have a difficult time doing so. Consider supporting our ongoing KXAN Summer Fan Drive in partnership with Family Eldercare by clicki...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: How Often Do You Wash Your Hair?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:11 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Charlotte, and its about hair washing. Here's her email: Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hey Jaime. My dilemma is about washing your hair. I wash my hair every other day, and I think that's normal. Sometimes if I'm doing lots of outside work, or workouts, I'll wash it every day. Recently a friend told me I was "ruining" my hair by washing it so much, and that the most you should wash it was twice a week. That seems insane to me. What do you do? What do you think? I'm interested to hear what other people do. I'll be listening. Thanks Jaime.CharlotteWell, I too have heard that two or three times a week is the most you should wash your hair in a week. But that doesn't work for me. I generally do every other day, but if I'm having a really busy week, I've been known to go three days, but that's rare. How often do you wash your hair? What do you think is the right nu...

Boaters cling to rocks, rescued in Sacandaga River

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:11 GMT

HADLEY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- What started as a training exercise turned into a real-life rescue for the New York State Police (NYSP) Under Water Recovery Team and New York State fire members in the Sacandaga River on Thursday. NYSP says with the help of Devin Robarge, a brave civilian, boaters clinging to rocks in the river were accounted for and taken to safety.Image via New York State PoliceImage via NYSPImage via NYSPImage via NYSP Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The NYSP Under Water Recovery Team and New York State fire members were wrapping up a training exercise Thursday on the Sacandaga River when they got word of an inflatable vessel in trouble. Police say Robarge was the first to swim to help those in trouble. Together, two boaters were found clinging to a rock in rapid waters and were taken to safety.

Teenagers safely rescued from bluff in St. Charles County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:11 GMT

ST. CHARLES -- Four teenagers were rescued overnight after they got stuck on a bluff in St. Charles County. Along the "Lewis Trail"  between the Busch Trail and the Katy Trail. That's off Highway 94, south of Francis Howell High School, toward the Missouri River. It took about four hours to rescue them safely. Rescuers had to rappel about 80 feet to reach the teens. It's unknown how the teens became stuck on the bluff. No one was injured.

Historic South City hospital set to close

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- South City Hospital plans to close. The former St. Alexius hospital in south St. Louis filed for bankruptcy in 2020. It's on South Broadway in the Dutchtown Neighborhood. Our partners in the post-dispatch report say the new owners have not given a date for when it will close. The Alexian Brothers founded the hospital in 1869.It was the location of the only documented exorcism in the United States and the basis for the book and movie, "The Exorcist." That wing of the hospital was torn down in 1978.

Get ready for school with tax-free weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:11 GMT

MANCHESTER -- The new school year is just around the corner, and it's time to get ready for some back-to-school shopping. The tax-free holiday has arrived, starting today and running through Sunday. Here’s a look at what’s tax-exempt: -Clothing with a taxable value of $100 or less-School supplies below $50 per purchase -Computer software valued at $350 or less-Personal computers priced at $1,500 or less.-Computer accessories such as a mouse, keyboards, and external hard drives, each priced at $1,500 or less.-Graphic calculators costing $150 or less Missouri is one of only 16 states in the country offering tax-free back-to-school shopping. Illinois is not this year. Malls are open from 10 in the morning to 8 p.m. today and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Walmart is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day. Missouri cities and counties can no longer "opt out" of the tax holiday weekend that they could do that in years past.  Illinois had a ta...

Rain and storm chances roll on into the weekend, some dry time early next week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- This Friday morning, St. Louis experiences rain, thunderstorms, and some fog. Flash flooding remains a significant concern as the heaviest rainfall targets areas already soaked from the past two mornings. Precipitation may accumulate one to three inches. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch until 9 am for counties in the southwest, south, and southeast of St. Louis.The rain and storms are expected to clear out by later in the morning, and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s with some afternoon sunshine. High humidity levels are also anticipated.After a dry early evening, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to return after 8 pm, persisting into Saturday morning. Unlike the morning storms, this evening's storms are likely to develop farther north and then move southeast.Throughout the weekend, there will be intermittent waves of storms. However, a cold front is forecasted to sweep through the area on Sunday, bringing potential relief with d...

Ask Amy: Wedding exclusion is a matter of family values

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:52:11 GMT

Dear Amy: I never thought I would be coping with some silly wedding drama, but our daughter (out of state) is planning her wedding.She would like to exclude one uncle (my sister’s husband) from attending.(My sister and her husband are the only relatives that have actually visited with my daughter and her fiancé in their local city.)As per my daughter, this uncle has not offended them personally, however, they fear that he has strong views, and that if he drinks he may say something upsetting to their guests.I know this will cause a lot of confusion and pain. My daughter will invite other aunts and uncles as couples.Although my husband and I are giving a substantial gift which will likely cover the wedding costs, we are not directly paying for the wedding, so this is not our decision.I am open to your advice.— Sad MomDear Sad Mom: Your daughter need only read through any one of a thousand wedding advice sites, peruse her local bookstore’s wedding section, or — bette...