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Republicans vie for measure blocking Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:14:48 GMT

WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – Congressional Republicans want to pass a measure on Wednesday to block President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan – however, the measure is unlikely to go anywhere in the Senate.House Republicans say they've been working to block student loan forgiveness since the day President Biden announced his plans.“This is a professional-class bail out,” Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) said. “Student loan cancellation is regressive… it takes from those in the lower half and gives to the upper half. It redistributes wealth.”Representative Bob Good (R-VA) added, “student loan cancellation doesn't make the debt actually go away, it simply shifts the cost from the student loan borrower and transfers it to hard-working American taxpayers.”But Democrats say Republicans are misrepresenting the plan to forgive up to $10,000 in debt for some borrowers and up to $20,0000 for those who received Pell grants.California Democratic Representative Robert Garcia noted how the loan forgive...

PHOTOS: Remembering Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:14:48 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Legendary rock and soul singer Tina Turner has died at the age of 83, her manager confirmed Wednesday.Turner died Tuesday, after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her manager. She became a Swiss citizen a decade ago.“With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model," her U.K. representative, Bernard Doherty, told Deadline in a statement.LATE NIGHT WITH DAVID LETTERMAN -- Episode 407 -- Pictured: (l-r) Musical guest Tina Turner during an interview with host David Letterman on May 31, 1984 -- (Photo by: R. M. Lewis jr./NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)From left to right, singer Tina Turner, chat show host Terry Wogan and singer and pianist Elton John at the BBC Television Centre in Shepherd's Bush, London, 18th February 1985. Turner and John are appearing on the chat show 'Wogan'. (Photo by Steve Wood/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)Tina Turner sings one of her hits at the 1985 Grammy Aw...

President Biden marks 1 year since Uvalde school shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:14:48 GMT

WASHINGTON (KXAN) — President Joe Biden delivered remarks Wednesday afternoon to mark one year since the mass shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school. Biden spoke alongside First Lady Jill Biden about the tragedy at about 2:20 p.m., according to guidance shared by the White House. A Biden administration official told NBC News, "The President will remember those lost in Uvalde and reiterate his call for Republicans in Congress to act and help stop the epidemic of gun violence that has become the number one killer of kids in America." One year after Uvalde shooting, fight for transparency and accountability beats on The Texas governor ordered flags to fly at half-staff Wednesday in recognition of a year passing since the tragedy. In a statement, Gov. Greg Abbott explained why he also asked people to pause for a moment of silence for the victims. "As we lower Texas flags today in remembrance, I ask all Texans to join Cecilia and me in a moment ...

On Uvalde anniversary, 'dead suspect loophole' nears lawmaker agreement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:14:48 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 24, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — On the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting in Uvalde that killed 19 children and two teachers, one of the only pieces of legislation connected to the tragedy still on a path to the governor's desk faced a last-minute road block supporters fear could harm open records decisions in the future.This week, the Senate passed an amended version of House Bill 30, which sought to close Texas' controversial "dead suspect loophole." A gap in the state's public records act gives police discretion to block the public from obtaining information in cases that haven't gone through the court process, such as when a suspect is killed during an arrest — a problem KXAN has investigated for six years.The Senate removed a section that would have allowed the public to see relevant personnel records "relating to a police officer's alleged misconduct." A key sticking point, according to a source close...

Rising suicide rates among kids prompts Austin leaders to launch campaign

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:14:48 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN)—Ask, listen, talk, repeat. That's the title of a new public health campaign led by the City of Austin, Travis County and Integral care. This campaign focuses on mental health for children, as suicide rates have risen 65% among children and youth between 2018 and 2022.Leaders said they hope the campaign—kicking off ahead of summer break—continues to highlight the importance of having conversations with children about how they're feeling. This story will be updated by Reporter Jala Washington.

Farmers market season approaches in Ticonderoga

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:14:48 GMT

TICONDEROGA, N.Y. (NEWS10) - It's farmer's market season across the North Country and Capital Region. The north end of Lake George is no different. The 2023 Ticonderoga Area Farmers Market season was announced to begin on Saturday, July 8. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “The Ticonderoga Area Farmers Market is a great opportunity for community members and visitors to connect, support the local economy, and enjoy a beautiful morning in the Ticonderoga Area. We continue to be excited about now being in Downtown Ticonderoga," said market manager Cathy Allen. "Please, join us each Saturday for local produce, products, and much more."The Ticonderoga Area Farmers Market runs through July, August, and through to Saturday, Sept. 30. Every weekend from 9 a.m. to noon, vendors will gather behind the Glens Falls National Bank located at 123 Montcalm St. in Ticonderoga. The farmer's market season comes with special festivities across ...

Corliss Park Apartment shooting suspect pleads guilty to gun charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:14:48 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy man linked to a shooting in April that left three hospitalized has pled guilty to criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. Hector Rodriguez, 35, was accused of firing a gun in the area of the Corliss Park apartments. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At the time of the incident, police believed Rodriguez was the lone gunman involved and that the shooting was not a random act of violence. The three victims were an adult male, a teenage male, and an adult woman. Sentencing is scheduled for June 13. Rodriguez faces up to 15 years in state prison and five years of post-release supervision.

Women's Health Wednesday: Colorectal Cancer Awareness

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:14:48 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - May is National Women's Health Awareness Month and one of the leading causes of death for women is cancer. Colorectal cancer, in particular, is the third most common cancer in women, but it's one that can often be prevented, with proper screening. In the U.S. the incidence of colorectal cancer is very similar between men and women. According to the American Cancer Society, recent studies have shown 1 in 21 men and 1 in 23 women will develop colorectal cancer in their lifetimes.That's why women and men at average risk should start getting a screening colonoscopy every 10 years, beginning at age 45. However, if you have a family history of colorectal cancer, you should get those screenings at an earlier age. As Dr. Mary Strader, M.D., with Gastroenterology Associates of Northern New York, explains in this weeks Women's Health Wednesday segment, it's important to talk to your family about any prior history with colon polyps or colorectal cancer, and then let you...

NEWS10 Staff Picks: Best locations to get ice cream

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:14:48 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Over the last few weeks, I have been witnessing a phenomenon that left me dumbfounded. On cold or rainy days, there would be lines of people at local ice cream locations like Kurver Kreme on Central Avenue and Devoe's Rainbow Orchards in Clifton Park.I admit, I have a sweet tooth and love all things ice cream, but I could not fathom wanting ice cream on a cold, gloomy day, let alone having to wait outside in chilly temperatures. Could the ice cream really be that great? My curiosity was piqued, and thus, my investigation began. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! I looked up top ice cream locations on Yelp and was provided with quite an extensive list. No matter how much I love ice cream, the thought of visiting 81 places was quite daunting. I opted to start with three locations and see how things go. Spoiler alert! This turned out to be a good idea!First, I made my way to Jim's Tastee Freez in Bethlehe...

Lake Luzerne home to music, food trucks this summer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:14:48 GMT

LAKE LUZERNE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Lake Luzerne is welcoming delicious food and live music to its community park this summer. The first-ever Food Trucks and Music Extravaganza comes to Pavilion Park over six weeks this summer. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The food trucks will vend, and the bands will play, starting on Wednesday, July 12, and continuing on until Aug. 16. The full schedule to come to the lakeside includes:July 12: Stony Creek BandJuly 19: The National ReserveJuly 26: Panther Mountain BandAug. 2: Mallett Brothers BandAug. 9: Donny ElvisAug. 16: The Spirit of Johnny Cash"This event is not only a fun and exciting way to bring the community together, but also a way to support local organizations that make a significant impact on the lives of our community members," said event founder Sam Zappas. Memorial Day events in the Lake George region Each event is free to attend - but bring cash, and come on an empty stoma...