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Judge James Zagel, who presided over some of Chicago's biggest cases, dies at 82

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:02 GMT

CHICAGO — Federal Judge James Zagel, who presided over some of Chicago’s biggest trials, has died.Zagel was on the bench for the corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and also the landmark Family Secrets mob trial.As a prosecutor, he helped convict Richard Speck in the murders of eight nursing students.Zagel was known for his sharp legal mind, but also his love of the arts. His interests ranged from writing to acting. Park Ridge’s Pickwick Theatre to host live entertainment, to be called ‘Copernicus @ The Pickwick’ He penned a legal thriller and appeared in two Hollywood movies.Zagel died Saturday at the age of 82 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Margaret Maxwell Zagel.

Princess Diana's iconic red sheep sweater could go for $50,000 at auction

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:02 GMT

LONDON (AP) — A red sweater adorned with a flock of sheep worn by the young Princess Diana is expected to sell for more than $50,000 at auction.The playfully patterned wool jumper featuring a single black sheep amid a pattern of white ones headlines Sotheby’s online Fashion Icons sale in September.The 19-year-old Lady Diana Spencer was photographed in the garment at a polo match in June 1981, soon after her engagement to Prince Charles, who was then heir to the British throne.Diana was already becoming a style icon —- and one of the world’s most photographed women — and the moment gave a big boost to designers Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne, who made the sweater for their small knitwear label Warm & Wonderful.A few weeks later, Muir and Osborne received an official letter from Buckingham Palace explaining that Diana had damaged the sweater and asking whether it could be repaired or replaced. The original was returned, showing damage to a sleeve the designers thought mig...

Fox News debuts revamped primetime lineup this week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:02 GMT

(The Hill) -- A new era in Fox News prime time debuts Monday as the network rolls out a revamped weeknight lineup of pundits ahead of the coming 2024 GOP primary and presidential elections. The network announced earlier this month that starting this week, hosts Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters and Greg Gutfeld would occupy new time slots, while longtime conservative commentator Sean Hannity would remain at his 9 p.m. post. Ingraham, who previously hosted a 10 p.m. nightly commentary show, will now air a new version of her show at 7 p.m., while Watters will move from his 7 p.m. solo hosting gig to 8 p.m., taking over for former host Tucker Carlson, who left the network in April. Taking over for Ingraham at 10 p.m. will be Gutfeld, a comedian and satirist who has risen through the network's ranks in recent years and has more recently earned ratings success for Fox on daytime table talk program "The Five" and his night Late Night style show. GOP senators rattled by radical conservativ...

Dean's A-List Interviews: Tiffany Haddish and Zach Woods in 'The Afterparty: Season 2'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:02 GMT

Check out Dean's A-List Interviews with Tiffany Haddish and Zach Woods in "The Afterparty: Season 2."Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Person found dead on east Austin sidewalk Sunday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A person was found unconscious then later pronounced dead on a sidewalk in east Austin on Sunday. Austin-Travis County EMS responded to calls about a deceased person on the sidewalk in the area of East Cesar Chavez and Comal Streets shortly after 6 p.m.The person was pronounced dead on the scene, according to ATCEMS. The Austin Police Department assisted ATCEMS with the call. KXAN is reaching out to APD and ATCEMS to see what caused the death and if it is considered suspicious. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Country music star RaeLynn to perform in Troy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:02 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Country music star RaeLynn is coming to Troy. She's scheduled to perform at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on October 20 at 7:30 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! RaeLynn was a contestant on season 2 of "The Voice." She's a two-time Academy of Country Music Awards “New Female Vocalist” nominee. RaeLynn is best known for the songs "Queens Don't," "Lonely Call," and "Love Triangle."Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday, July 20, with a pre-sale for Music Hall members starting on July 18. You can buy tickets on the Troy Music Hall website.

Five hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after crash along I-225 in Aurora

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:02 GMT

Five people were hospitalized overnight with life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle rollover crash in Aurora that forced the closure of lanes on Interstate 225 near the intersection with 6th Avenue.The five were transported to a hospital, Aurora police said in a posting on Twitter, adding that they lack information to identify the victims.The crash happened shortly after midnight. Aurora police said lane closures included northbound lanes on I-225 from Alameda to 6th and southbound lanes from Colfax to Alameda. The lanes were reopened around 7 a.m.UPDATE: All roadways are clear and open back up to the public.— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) July 17, 2023The cause of the crash had not been determined.#APDTrafficAlert Officers are responding to a serious rollover crash on I-225 before 6th Avenue.5 individuals who were inside of the vehicle have been transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.We do not have any identifying information on the individuals…...

Soccer fans takeover Pacoima intersection following Mexico's Gold Cup win

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:02 GMT

Soccer fans on foot and in cars took over an intersection in Pacoima to celebrate Mexico's Gold Cup win Sunday night.The street takeover took place around 9 p.m. at the intersection of Laurel Canyon and Van Nuys boulevards. Fans celebrate Mexico's Gold Cup win in Pacoima on July 16, 2023. (KeyNews.TV)Cars were doing doughnuts in the intersection as fans with Mexico flags cheered them on. People were also seen playing soccer in the street. The fans were celebrating Mexico's 1-0 win over Panama in the Gold Cup championship game at SoFi Stadium. Long Beach softball team needs help getting to nationals The street party was broken up when Los Angeles Police Department units showed up. It was unclear if any arrests were made.

Long Beach softball team needs help getting to nationals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:02 GMT

A local all-star team that qualified for this year's national softball tournament in Sacramento is asking for help raising travel funds.Long Beach Heartwell's 14U Gold All-Star team is heading to the nationals after qualifying at California's state tournament in Lancaster. Long Beach Heartwell's 14U Gold All-Star Team. (GoFundMe)The national tournament will be an 8-day event in Sacramento but the team needs to raise about $15,000 to get there. Santa Monica tests AI cameras for parking tickets A fundraising page has been created to help with travel and lodging expenses. Donations can be made at this GoFundMe link.

5 wild burros found shot to death in Death Valley National Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:02 GMT

By Rebekah Riess and Zoe Sottile | CNNFederal officials are investigating after five wild burros were found shot and killed in Death Valley National Park earlier this week.In a Thursday news release, park officials made clear it is illegal to fire a gun in a national park, and said the animals’ abandoned carcasses “also endanger native wildlife who inadvertently ingest toxic lead shot when feeding on the dead animals.”Burros are a close relative of donkeys derived from the African wild ass, according to the National Park Service. The equines are not native to North America and are considered an invasive species. Their populations grow approximately 20% per year, compete for scarce resources with native wildlife like bighorn sheep and can damage the native vegetation, the service says.While public land managers have been working to remove the animals from the “sensitive desert environment,” the news release says the five burros killed were not part of any internal removal efforts. “P...