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Pope says some ‘backward’ conservatives in US Catholic Church have replaced faith with ideology

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:17 GMT

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has blasted the “backwardness” of some conservatives in the U.S. Catholic Church, saying they have replaced faith with ideology and that a correct understanding of Catholic doctrine allows for change over time.Francis’ comments were an acknowledgment of the divisions in the U.S. Catholic Church, which has been split between progressives and conservatives who long found support in the doctrinaire papacies of St. John Paul II and Benedict XVI, particularly on issues of abortion and same-sex marriage.Many conservatives have blasted Francis’ emphasis instead on social justice issues such as the environment and the poor, while also branding as heretical his opening to letting divorced and civilly remarried Catholics receive the sacraments.Francis made the comments in a private meeting with Portuguese members of his Jesuit religious order while visiting Lisbon on Aug. 5; the Jesuit journal La Civilta Cattolica, which is vetted by the Vatican secretariat of state, ...

2 adults and 2 young children found fatally stabbed inside New York City apartment

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:17 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A mother, father and their two children, ages 1 and 3, were found fatally stabbed inside a New York City apartment Monday, police said.Officers who were called for a wellness check on Manhattan’s Upper West Side found the bodies of the young boys, along with a 41-year-old man and 40-year-old woman just before 3 p.m. The adults had trauma to the neck and the children had wounds to their bodies, a police spokesperson said. Emergency officials pronounced all of them dead at the scene. Police arriving at the apartment found the door locked and enlisted the help of firefighters to enter. Officers were investigating whether the deaths may have been the result of a murder-suicide.The names of the victims were not immediately released.The Associated Press

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise as attention turns to earnings, economies

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:17 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Tuesday as markets shift their attention from the U.S. Federal Reserve to earnings and economic reports.Regional markets also got a perk from signs China-U.S. relations may be improving, as the nations agreed to work together to smooth out economic relations, including business and trade. “This sounds more like the kind of pragmatic and decisive breakthrough that is required. The proof will be in the pudding and only time will tell, but markets are correct to respond favorably to these developments,” said Clifford Bennett, chief economist at ACY Securities.U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said she and her Chinese counterpart agreed Monday to exchange information on U.S. export controls and set up a group to discuss other commercial issues. That signals possible hopes about bilateral communication, but various conflicts remain, including over technology, security and human rights. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 edged up 0.1% in early tra...

All assembly lines at Toyota’s auto plants in Japan have been shut down by computer problems

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:17 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — All 28 vehicle assembly lines at Toyota’s 14 auto plants in Japan shut down Tuesday over a problem in its computer system that deals with incoming auto parts.The automaker doesn’t believe the problem was caused by a cyberattack but the cause is still under investigation, said spokeswoman Sawako Takeda.It’s unclear when the lines will be back up.Toyota declined to say what models being produced might be affected.The shutdown comes after a shortage of computer chips and other auto parts stalled production in Asian nations affected by social restrictions over the coronavirus pandemic.The chips shortage woes had only recently started to ease for Japan’s top automaker, which makes the Camry sedan, Prius hybrid, Lexus luxury brand.Yuri Kageyama, The Associated Press

Man injured on CNE ride, investigation underway: police

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:17 GMT

Toronto police say a man has been injured on a ride at the CNE, suffering non life-threatening injuries.Emergency crews were called to the CNE grounds at Nunavut Road and Princess Boulevard at around 9:23 p.m.The man was taken to hospital by paramedics.Police say the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has been noticed and will be investigating.SEE AMBULANCE:(UPDATE)Nunavut Rd & Princess Blvd@CNE grounds9:23 pmCORRECTION– TSSA (Technical Standards and Safety Authority) has been notified– This incident will be investigated by the TSSA and not the Ministry of Labour#GO2010757^sc— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) August 29, 2023It’s not yet clear how the man was injured, but there are unconfirmed reports that it happened on the Polar Express ride.Video and photos from the scene show police in front of the ride, which appears to be shut down and cordoned off with police tape.The Polar Express has shut down for the night at the #CNEPolice aren’...

Drake concert in Vancouver postponed at last minute due to technical issues

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:17 GMT

VANCOUVER — A Drake concert scheduled for Monday evening in Vancouver was postponed at the last minute following issues with the newly installed video board at Rogers Arena.A statement posted on social media by Canucks Sports & Entertainment, which runs the arena, said that Monday’s concert will be held on Wednesday instead.The statement was posted about an hour before the concert was set to begin.It noted that Drake was “ready and excited to perform.”The statement says Drake’s concert scheduled for Tuesday will go ahead as planned.The concerts are part of Drake’s “It’s All a Blur” tour, a collaboration with 21 Savage.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 28, 2023.The Canadian Press

LIVE 11PM Idalia track: Could become hurricane at any time

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:17 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Idalia remained a tropical storm Monday night, but "could become a hurricane at any time," according to the National Hurricane Center.Idalia is forecast to bring "life-threatening storm surge" parts of Florida's Gulf Coast, including Tampa Bay and Big Bend. It is expected to become a major hurricane before landfall, the National Hurricane Center said.According to an 11 p.m. update, Idalia remained near western Cuba, moving north at 8 mph with 70 mph sustained winds. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for:Yucatan Peninsula from Tulum to Rio Lagartos, including CozumelIsle of Youth CubaDry Tortugas FloridaChokoloskee northward to the Middle of Longboat KeyWest of Indian Pass to Mexico BeachA Storm Surge Watch is in effect for:Chokoloskee northward to Englewood, including Charlotte HarbourMouth of the St. Mary's River to South Santee River SouthCarolinaA Hurricane Watch is in effect for:Englewood to the Middle of Longboat KeyA Trop...

Prayers answered: Lincoln County deputy released from hospital after shooting

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:17 GMT

LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. – It was a close call for Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Wagner. Very close.An x-ray taken after surgery shows remnants of pellets that remain lodged in his body.Wagner, 34, was responding to a domestic disturbance on the evening of Aug. 24 when a man opened fire from inside a home.The suspect had set the home on fire and fled before police found him dead.Firefighters rushed Wagner to the hospital during the chaotic scene.Lincoln County Sheriff Richard Harrell has delivered two eulogies while serving that post. He’s grateful Wagner won’t be the third. Still, that doesn’t take away from the emotions that come when an officer is down. Why Bob Barker did not play for the St. Louis Cardinals He said unity with the department and the community provides solace during the toughest of times.“I think that’s our strength. The law enforcement community. The bond of brotherhood that they have. They were leaning on top of each other to hold each other up,” he said.T...

Oversight board votes to move forward with investigation into Justice Center death

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Persistent questions about conditions at the St. Louis Justice Center were part of the discussion during Monday night’s meeting of the City of St. Louis Department of Public Safety Detention Facilities Oversight Board.The board voted Monday to move forward with an investigation into the death of detainee Carlton Bernard. FOX 2 recently reported on how the board was surprised to hear about Bernard’s death.There was debate Monday over whether the committee could investigate at the same time the police are investigating and whether that would violate the ordinance creating the oversight board. In the end, board members voted to move forward.After the vote, board chair Rev. Darryl Gray said, “Our job is to ensure that the rights of detainees are not violated and that everyone who sets foot in that center, be a detainee, guard, or administrative staff, are safe and secure and that there’s no violation of their health.” Why Bob Barker did not play for the St. Louis Cardinals...

Most of Jennings council boycotts meeting after ‘no confidence’ letter

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:17 GMT

JENNINGS, Mo. - The mayor of Jennings heard from supporters during a public hearing despite not having enough city councilmen to hold an official city council meeting.The majority of the council expressed confusion over the multiple different meeting agendas that had been posted in the hours prior.Councilwoman Nadia Quinn (Ward 4) said the meeting agenda was posted 24 hours in advance, in compliance with Missouri's Sunshine Law. However, there were multiple changes being made, and no one knew which agenda to follow.Quinn was one of five council members to boycott the meeting and did not attend because of the confusion.In the latest published agenda, it did not recognize a prior emergency meeting that was held on Aug. 18, where the council tried to reverse terminations and offer people their jobs back.Quinn said the majority of the council wanted to confirm Aug. 18's meeting minutes and make everything official."We're so tied up in trying to figure out how to hold a meeting and what'...