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Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson to step down as Rainbow PUSH Coalition president

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:34 GMT

(CNN) — Civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson announced plans to step down as president of the Chicago-based Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the international human and civil rights organization he founded.Jackson, a protégé of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., formed Operation People United to Save Humanity (PUSH) in 1971. It was later renamed after merging in 1996 with another of his organizations – the National Rainbow Coalition. He discussed his upcoming retirement from the role during a recent YouTube live stream broadcast.“I’m going to make a transition pretty soon,” said Jackson, 81, during a Rainbow PUSH Coalition live stream on July 8.“I’ve been doing this stuff for 64 years. I was 18 years old,” Jackson said to applause. “I’m going to get a new president for the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.”CNN has reached out to the coalition for comment.The organization’s origins stemmed from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s Operation Breadbasket, founded by King, acc...

Orioles carry winning streak over to second half with 5-2 win over Marlins for sixth victory in a row

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:34 GMT

The Orioles’ second half began much like the first half ended. Baltimore’s starting pitcher tossed a quality start, the offense blasted three home runs and the bullpen held the lead.The Orioles extended the five-game winning streak they ended the first half with to six Friday with a 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins at Camden Yards. Dean Kremer tossed six stellar innings, Cedric Mullins and Adam Frazier accounted for all the offense and All-Star closer Félix Bautista slammed the door in the ninth.Kremer allowed just two hits and struck out eight to extend the rotation’s streak of pitching at least six innings to eight consecutive starts. Seven of the eight, including Kremer’s on Friday, have been quality starts.In the second, Mullins singled, stole second, went to third on a throwing error by Miami’s catcher and scored on Frazier’s opposite-field single. In the fourth, Mullins and Frazier both smashed home runs off Marlins starter and 2022 Natio...

Israel’s Netanyahu says he feels ‘very good’ after being rushed to hospital for dehydration

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:34 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he “feels very good” after being rushed to a hospital on Saturday for what doctors determined was likely dehydration.Netanyahu issued a video statement hours after he was hospitalized for apparent dehydration. In the statement, Netanyahu said he had been out in the sun on Friday without a hat and without water. “Not a good idea,” he said.“Thank God, I feel very good,” he said, thanking the medical team and the public for messages of support.He said he had “one request” — that people drink water and act safely in the scorching summer heat.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was rushed on Saturday to a hospital after feeling dizzy, his office said, adding that it appeared the veteran Israeli leader was suffering from dehydration.Netanyahu, 73, remained at Israel’s Sheba Hospital, where he continued to undergo medical tests, his off...

Thousands march at Budapest Pride as LGBTQ+ community voices anxiety over Hungary’s restrictive laws

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:34 GMT

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Thousands of participants of the Budapest Pride march wound through the streets of the Hungarian capital on Saturday with marchers voicing their anxiety over the increasing pressure on the LGBTQ+ community from the country’s right-wing government. The 28th annual event comes as the country’s laws, which ban the depiction of homosexuality or gender transition, to minors under 18 have begun to be applied with increasing regularity, resulting in fines and other penalties for those who disseminate LGBTQ+ content. Before the march, which began in Budapest’s city park, Pride organizer Jojo Majercsik said that while the laws, passed in 2021, didn’t have immediate practical effects, they are now increasingly being used to crack down on LGBTQ+ visibility.“You can now see how the propaganda law passed two years ago is being applied in practice and how the public discourse has become more angry,” Majercsik said, referring to the 2021 law. “It is...

Pope recognizes China’s unilateral appointment of Shanghai bishop, three months after the fact

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:34 GMT

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis gave in Saturday to China’s unilateral appointment of a new bishop in Shanghai, formally recognizing Beijing’s installation of Bishop Shen Bin three months after the fact.In its daily noon bulletin, the Vatican said Francis had appointed Shen as bishop of Shanghai, transferring him from Haimen. The announcement came after the Holy See conceded in April that it had learned of Shen’s appointment to lead the Catholic Church in Shanghai from media accounts.The Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, said Francis decided to accept China’s unilateral appointment for the “greater good” of the faithful in Shanghai. But Parolin made clear China’s move had violated the “spirit of collaboration” outlined in a 2018 accord between the Holy See and Beijing on bishop appointments.In comments to Vatican media explaining the pope’s decision, Parolin said Francis approved Shen’s appointment to allow the bishop to lead his flock and t...

Mexico seeks a Gold Cup championship against Panama in redemption tour after disappointing World Cup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:34 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The game is not going to be against the rival Mexico expected, but seven and a half months after the country’s worst performance in a World Cup in 44 years, Mexico will seek to restore a bit of its tarnished image when it plays the surprising Panama in the Gold Cup final.With Jaime Lozano, their third coach in less than a year, the Mexicans will try to win their ninth Gold Cup title on Sunday.Panama beat the U.S. to advance to its first final since 2013. The country is looking for its first Gold Cup championship.“Usually, the dream final is the United States against Mexico, but that is not going to happen and it doesn’t matter to me,” said Lozano, who is an interim coach. “For me the goal is the same, if Panama is in the final it is because they did something better than the United States.”Mexico and Panama recently played for third place in the CONCACAF Nations League and El Tri won 1-0 in what was the last match with Argentine coach Diego Cocca at the helm.Cocca...

Ottawa unveils pathway to permanent residency for Ukrainians who have fled to Canada

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:34 GMT

OTTAWA — The federal government is announcing details of a long-awaited pathway for Ukrainians to seek permanent residency in Canada starting this fall.Ottawa says those who have fled Russia’s illegal invasion and want to stay in Canada will be able to apply for permanent residency as of Oct. 23, as long as they have temporary resident status and at least one family member in Canada.Those who are eligible include Ukrainian spouses, common-law partners, parents, grandparents, siblings and children or grandchildren of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.The announcement comes the same day a program offering temporary emergency visas to Ukrainians fleeing Russian aggression formally closed, though Ukrainians and their family members can still apply for a temporary resident visa to come to Canada under pre-existing immigration measures.The emergency visa was available to an unlimited number of Ukrainians, allowing them to work and study in Canada for three years as temporary reside...

Cambodian opposition party officials arrested for allegedly encouraging casting of spoiled ballots

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:34 GMT

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Two senior members of the only major functioning opposition party in Cambodia have been arrested for allegedly teaching voters how to cast a spoiled ballot in this month’s general election, their party and a government spokesperson said Saturday.They are the first people to be arrested under the country’s recently amended election law. It penalizes politicians who encourage election boycotts in a country where the party of Prime Minister Hun Sen, who has been in power for 38 years, is running virtually unopposed.The Candlelight Party, the only other contender capable of mounting a credible challenge in the July 23 election, was barred on a technicality from contesting the polls by the National Election Committee. Its decision was widely seen as political. With the party not running, some opponents of the Hun Sen’s ruling Cambodian People’s Party see the use of spoiled ballots as the only way of registering a protest while still showing up to v...

Who is Rex Heuermann? What we know about Long Island serial killer suspect

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:34 GMT

MASSAPEQUA PARK, N.Y. (WPIX) – Officials in New York have arrested Rex Heuermann, a 59-year-old architect from Long Island, in connection with a string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders. Heuermann was arrested Thursday night near his office on Fifth Avenue in New York City, police said. Timeline of the long-unsolved Gilgo Beach serial murders investigation Here's what we know about Rex HeuermannThe suspect grew up on Long Island, according to a 2022 interview he conducted with Bonjour Reality, and lived in Massapequa Park his whole life, according to local news outlet News 12. Neighbors told the outlet he has a wife and two children.Heuermann worked on construction and renovation projects in New York City, an employee of his Nexstar's WPIX. Damien Richards, who was hired in 2020, said that Heuermann went into his office every day or worked remotely on job sites and his daughter usually joined him at work. ‘Total shock’: Employee talks arrest of NY architect in Gilgo ...

APD: No suspect in custody after west Austin homicide

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:21:34 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Saturday, the Austin Police Department said it was investigating a homicide in west Austin.A public information officer held a briefing Saturday morning and said officers responded at 6:40 a.m. after a 911 caller reported hearing several gunshots at an apartment complex in the 3500 block of North Capital of Texas Highway.When officers arrived, a man in his 40s was found lying next to a vehicle with trauma to his body, according to APD. Life-saving measures were performed, but APD said the man was pronounced dead at 6:58 a.m.APD homicide detectives began investigating the incident and canvassing the area for witnesses, according to police. MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2023? During the briefing, APD said there was no suspect information available, and no one was in custody.This incident is being investigated as Austin's 36th homicide of 2023.