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Strong earthquake rattles northern Japan; no damage reported

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook Japan’s northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.No tsunami warning was issued. There were no reports of problems at the nuclear plants in the area, or of disruptions to power supply or bullet trains running in northern Japan.The quake, which hit at 6:55 p.m, was 140 kilometers (87 miles) deep and struck the southwestern part of Hokkaido, according to the Japanese Meteorological Agency.It shook much of the island, including the cities of Chitose and Atsumacho, the agency said.Parts of northern Honshu, the nation’s biggest island where Tokyo is located, were also rattled. Tokyo was not affected.Japan is one of the world’s most earthquake-prone nations.The Associated Press

Crosses from New Zealand shipwreck sent to Quebec in honour of 19th-century Patriot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

MONTREAL — A pair of wooden crosses made from a shipwreck in New Zealand have been sent to Quebec to honour the 185-year-old wish of a francophone man who rebelled against British rule.François-Xavier Prieur was one of dozens of Patriots who were exiled to Australia aboard the HMS Buffalo as punishment for their part in the 1837-1838 uprising in Lower Canada, now Quebec. He later wrote in his memoir of his desire that pieces of the ship be sent to his home as a reminder of what he had suffered.Last month, his wish was granted, thanks to a Quebec-Australian film crew and officials in New Zealand, where the HMS Buffalo was wrecked in 1840 shortly after Prieur arrived in Australia, which used to serve as a British penal colony.Kurt Bennett, who works for Heritage New Zealand and is a member of the HMS Buffalo Re-examination Project, helped organize a ceremony in April to mark the start of the crosses’ journey to Canada. He said it was an emotional moment, in part because of the a...

Boy, 15, injured after shooting in Austin overnight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

CHICAGO -- A 15-year-old boy was shot in the city's Austin neighborhood early Sunday morning.According to police, the boy was standing in the street on the 200 block of North Kilpatrick Avenue around 12:49 a.m. when he was shot in the right hand by an unknown individual. 4 people shot during funeral procession in Oak Park Police say he was transported to Stroger Hospital in good condition. Police are investigating the incident.

APD searches for missing, endangered man last seen in downtown Austin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Saturday, the Austin Police Department said it was attempting to locate a missing and endangered person last seen in downtown Austin.APD said 33-year-old Nikko Jackson was last seen near the Dell Seton Medical Center on Thursday at approximately 9 p.m."Jackson’s relatives are worried for his wellbeing due to his need for immediate medical assistance related to a serious chronic illness," police said.APD described Jackson as a 5-foot-6-inch tall Black man weighing 190 pounds. Police said he has black hair and was last seen wearing a dark jacket over a hospital gown. Anyone with information on Jackson’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or contact the Austin Police Department’s missing persons unit at 512-974-5250.

Urgent care, freestanding ER or hospital? How to choose

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – When Kathy Gassman’s dog, Sophie, has to go outside to do her business, she has to go.Even if it’s in the middle of that brutal ice storm at the start of 2023.“It was the ice storm of Jan. 31,” Gassman recalled.When she opened the back door to let Sophie out, Gassman slipped on some ice on the patio.Kathy Gassman looks at paperwork associated with her injuries (KXAN Photo/Mike Rush)Kathy Gassman plays with her dog Sophie in her Round Rock backyard (KXAN Photo/Mike Rush)Kathy Gassman's foot soon after slipping on ice on her patio (Courtesy Kathy Gassman)“Boom, I went right down,” she said. “I still opened the gate for the dog and I went in to see what was happening with my body.”Gassman’s right wrist and left foot were hurting. “So, I went to this freestanding emergency place, which I thought was like an urgent care,” she said.It was called the Brushy Creek Family Hospital, and it's just minutes from her house in Round Rock.After a quick exam and a couple of X-rays, t...

Bodycam video shows former Colorado officer punching handcuffed woman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Just-released body camera video shows a now-former Colorado police officer punching an in-custody woman in the face after she spits on him.Loveland Police Chief Tim Doran explained in a video released Friday why he fired Russell Maranto, 28, for unnecessary use of force. He included a short clip of the body camera video showing the minutes before Maranto punched Angelia Hall, 59, in the face while she was in custody in a hospital ER room and after. She is using explicit language and yelling at the officers and nurses. She spits at Maranto and he immediately punches her in the face. The other officer in the room grabbed Hall and separated her and Maranto. The video below is an excerpt from the body camera footage released by the Loveland Police Department. The blurring seen in the clip was in the original video posted by LPD. Edits to the audio were made by FOX31. Viewer discretion is advised. The full video posted by Loveland police can be seen on their YouTube page....

LIST: Study ranks Texas's best resorts, 3 Austin locations make the cut

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

DALLAS (KDAF) — Texas is home to some of the best resorts in the world. From luxury ranch getaways to beachfront escapes, there are plenty of options to choose from. Here are some of the top resorts in Texas, according to USnews.comRosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek - Dallas Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection - AustinHyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa - San AntonioJW Marriott San Antoni Hill Country Resort & Spa - San AntonioThe Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa - HoustonLake Austin Spa Resort - AustinLa Cantera Resort & Spa - San Antonio Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa - AustinThe Woodlands Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton - The WoodlandsGaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center - GrapevineThe Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa - FriscoMoody Garden Hotel, Spa, and Convention Center - GalvestonHyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa - Lost PinesLakeway Resort & Spa - LakewayHorseshoe Bay Resort - Horseshoe BayThe San Luis Resort, S...

Texas is known for what? Here are 25 things Texans love about themselves

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

DALLAS (KDAF) — Texans love themselves, but why? Do they love the cowboy boots, the Texan accent, or is it something else?Texas is known for its legendary cowboy culture, its large cities, its diverse landscapes, its delicious Tex-Mex cuisine, and its strong southern hospitality.It is also famous for its cattle and oil industry, its rodeos, its music, and its unique Texan culture. An animal information website, A-Z Animals, listed 25 things Texans love about themselves.A-Z animals said, "The food, history, wildlife, and culture are so unique that the state is renowned throughout the world". The top 25 things Texans love about themselves: Texas is known for its size above all elsePersonal Freedoms and IndependenceTexas is also for Hot foodsNASA Trains and Launches Astronauts from HoustonMassive RanchesThe AlamoCountry Music State Fairs Embracing Guns Rattlesnakes Abound Drilling for OilThe State has a profound love of footballAutomobile ManufacturingBarbeque FoodCowboys Blazing Hot W...

Police: Teen allegedly tries to hire hitman to kill 7-year-old

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

STORM LAKE, Iowa (KCAU) -- A 17-year-old is facing a felony charge after officials said she allegedly attempted to order a hit on a 7-year-old. According to a release from the Storm Lake Police Department, officials were contacted Friday for a report at midnight of someone visiting a parody website called "rentahitman.com" with the intention to hire someone to kill a young child. The webmaster of the website told officials the person had allegedly visited the website two times and provided the child's private information including their name and location. The release stated an investigation was launched immediately and officials were able to identify the child and a possible suspect. An officer went undercover and posed as a hitman while making contact with the suspect. The officer was able to confirm that their potential suspect allegedly wanted their target killed. The 17-year-old suspect was taken into custody Friday afternoon and further interviews were conducted. Officials were...

State Fair of Texas performance lineup released — see whose playing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:48 GMT

DALLAS (KDAF) — The State Fair of Texas has released its 2023 performance lineup. Get ready for 24 days of music, essentially giving Texans the choice to create their own Texas music festival lineup."Only in the Lone Star State can these many Texan musical artists be experienced in one place! No matter the genre, the State Fair of Texas has something for you and it’s all FREE with your admission ticket," the State Fair of Texas said. According to the fair, there would be multiple stages located throughout the grounds filled with live music every day.Acts include Chrisette Michelle, Lil Jon and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. Get your tickets for the state fair here.@StateFairOfTX