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Poll: Cut federal spending — but not big-ticket programs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:36 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the federal budget standoff, the majority of U.S. adults are asking lawmakers to pull off the impossible: Cut the overall size of government, but also devote more money to the most popular and expensive programs.Six in 10 U.S. adults say the government spends too much money. But majorities also favor more funding for infrastructure, health care and Social Security — the kind of commitments that would make efforts to shrink the government unworkable and politically risky ahead of the 2024 elections.These findings from a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research show just how messy the financial tug-of-war between President Joe Biden and House Republicans could be. At stake is the full faith and credit of the federal government, which could default on its obligations unless there is a deal this summer to raise or suspend the limit on the government’s borrowing authority.Biden this month proposed a budget that would trim deficit...

UAB tops Utah Valley, sets up Conference USA showdown in NIT

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:36 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ty Brewer had a career-high 30 points with 12 rebounds and five steals, Eric Gaines scored seven of his 13 points in overtime and UAB beat Utah Valley 88-86 on Tuesday night to set up an all-Conference USA final in the NIT.UAB (29-9) will face North Texas for the fourth time this season on Thursday for the NIT championship. UAB lost to North Texas twice in the regular season before winning 76-69 on March 10 to advance to its second straight conference tournament championship game. Gaines scored UAB’s opening five points of overtime and Trey Jemison added a putback for an 81-76 lead. Gaines also made a contested shot in the lane to make it 83-78.Brewer sank a jumper from the free-throw line to put UAB ahead 85-83 with 46 seconds left. After a timeout, Utah Valley was forced into a contested 3-pointer at the shot-clock buzzer that did not hit the rim. Jordan Walker was fouled and made two free throws for a four-point lead. After Utah Valley made a 3-pointer with 3.2 s...

Youngkin signs hundreds of bills, vetoes 3 from Democrats

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:36 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed 738 bills into law, proposed amendments to another 78 and vetoed three, taking action on the legislation ahead of a bill-review deadline this week, his office said Tuesday.The Republican governor said in a statement that he was “was honored to sign key pieces of bipartisan legislation that bolster law enforcement, cut red tape, make Virginia more competitive, and build on my commitment to restore excellence in education.” But he added that the year’s legislative session, which wrapped up Feb. 25, left “many big items unfinished.”Unable to reach a compromise on a full slate of proposed adjustments to the two-year state spending plan, lawmakers opted to pass a “skinny” spending bill that addressed just a handful of allocations, allowing House and Senate negotiators to carry on with their broader discussions. A number of Youngkin’s top priorities, including additional tax cuts and a...

In AP interview, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says he’s ready to speak to Chinese President Xi after Putin meeting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:36 GMT

ON A TRAIN FROM SUMY TO KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — In AP interview, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says he’s ready to speak to Chinese President Xi after Putin meeting.Source

In AP interview, Zelenskyy warns of dire consequences for Ukraine if it loses battle of Bakhmut to Russia

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:36 GMT

ON A TRAIN FROM SUMY TO KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — In AP interview, Zelenskyy warns of dire consequences for Ukraine if it loses battle of Bakhmut to Russia.Source

Greeley family claims dog was shot and killed by neighbor

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:36 GMT

GREELEY, Colo. (KDVR) -- A Greeley dog owner claims a neighbor shot and killed her dog after first, perhaps, trying to steal the canine.Angela Perkins said the crime happened last Thursday, in the alley, behind the family home on 8th Street.Perkins says the dog, named “Beast,” would never dig under a back fence or be able to scale its height.Yet, she claims a neighbor with a questionable history was able to either coax or pull her 1-and-a-half-year-old pup out of the backyard and into the alley, where, she claims he was shot and killed. 81-year-old accused of violently murdering his wife, daughter She believes the suspect was there with his own dog.“My suspicion,” she said, “is he [the neighbor] tried fighting [Beast] and when Beast got too scared, and he tried digging his way back in [the yard]. That’s when he decided to shoot him.”A Greeley Police spokesperson confirmed an incident did occur.Perkins said she and her husband will continue checking to see if neighboring businesses...

Denver Police Chief addresses SROs and possible solutions at community discussion

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) - The Denver Police Chief and Colorado Attorney General joined an auditorium of concerned families for a community conversation on youth gun violence.A panel of those in charge of protecting Denver’s youth, supporting them in school and studying their minds took part in the discussion at New Hope Baptist Church Tuesday night. The panel formed to answer questions following the latest double shooting at East High School included:Phil Weiser, Colorado Attorney GeneralRon Thomas, Chief of Police, City and County of DenverKym Perkins, Dean of Students, East High SchoolDr. Marjorie Lewis, PhD., D. Min., LMFT, LAC, Behavioral Economist/Public Policy Analyst, Behavioral Health AcademyDr. Anthony Young, President of Denver-Rocky Mountain Association of Black Psychologists Herman White Jr., Chairman of the Board of Pirates Youth Football ProgramLakeisha Hodge, Founder of Struggle of Love FoundationMembers of the Young Black Men group at East High School“I'm less concerned a...

How to protect yourself from uninsured drivers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- How protected are you on the road? The latest numbers from the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association show more than 16% of Colorado drivers are uninsured, four percent higher than the national average.Insurance experts said it is important to maintain proper coverage to ensure protection against expenses associated with accidents.Regina Valdivia’s car was struck by another driver near Jewell Avenue and Decatur Street in Denver.She expected the driver's insurance company to cover her expenses, which amounted to more than $1,700 dollars. However, he could not be located by his carrier. Colorado catalytic converter thefts spiked nearly 8,000% since 2019 “We do everything the right way and I carry [insurance], don’t go anywhere without it and it’s just frustrating that other people don’t live by the way you know the way you do,” said Valdivia.The Rocky Mountain Insurance Association tells the Problem Solvers insurance companies are required by law to offer ...

Navy doctor pleads guilty to $2 million military scheme

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:36 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A U.S. Navy doctor from Coronado pleaded guilty Tuesday to defrauding the military branch, prosecutors said.Dr. Michael Villarroel, 51, admitted that he and others conspired to defraud the Navy by faking or exaggerating injuries to obtain insurance payments intended to help service members recovering from traumatic injuries, Kelly Thornton with the Office of the United States Attorney Southern District of California stated in a news release."Participants in the scheme obtained about $2 million in payments from the Traumatic Servicemembers Groups Life Insurance (TSGLI) program which is funded by service members and the Navy. Villarroel personally obtained more than $180,000 in kickbacks," Thornton said.Villarroel, the tenth defendant to plead guilty to crimes committed under the scheme, says he signed off on applications for a share of the insurance payments, knowing the claimed injuries were false or exaggerated, according to officials. South American theft ring targe...

South Bay 'American Rescue Plan' resources set to combat domestic violence, housing and hunger

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:36 GMT

CHULA VISTA, Calif. - Leaders in the South Bay voted to use funding from the American Rescue Plan to help with a variety of issues in Chula Vista: domestic violence, hunger, and housing, all becoming major concerns for people following the pandemic. A green light along the dais Tuesday night could help boost resources for Chula Vista nonprofits and homeless shelters, all thanks to the American Rescue Plan. It's a move one resident tells FOX 5 is a necessity. The city noting while although the height of the pandemic has subsided, issues of housing, domestic violence and food insecurity continue to impact families at rates of pre pandemic levels. Chula Vista City Council approved Tuesday to allocate a total of $700,000 of its nearly $29 million funding given back in August of 2021 from the feds. “I'm happy to see that some of this money is going to the domestic violence program having been a victim of domestic violence in my first marriage..." one resident Delia Dominguez Cervantes sa...