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Prosecutors seek narrow gag order on Trump in federal election case after ‘inflammatory’ comments

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:21 GMT

By ERIC TUCKER (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors are seeking an order that would prevent Donald Trump from making “inflammatory” and “intimidating” comments about witnesses, lawyers and other people involved in the criminal case charging the former president with scheming to overturn the 2020 presidential election.Special counsel Jack Smith’s team said in a motion filed Friday that such a “narrow, well-defined” order was necessary to preserve the integrity of the case and to avoid prejudicing potential jurors. Prosecutors had foreshadowed for weeks their concerns about Trump’s verbal attacks, but Friday’s request marks the first time they have proposed formal action to rein in speech that they say risks tainting the case and causing court workers and witnesses to live in fear of being targeted. The motion lays out what prosecutors say is a pattern of “false and inflammatory” statements abou...

Orioles dominated by Rays, 7-1, as Baltimore falls into tie for AL East lead with 4th straight loss

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:21 GMT

Tampa Bay Rays pinch-hitter Harold Ramírez launched a ball to left field, then flipped his bat. Like the Orioles, both came falling back to earth.The three-run home run broke open what became a 7-1 victory for Tampa Bay, erasing Baltimore’s lead in the American League East and leaving the teams tied atop the division with two games left in their weekend series and about two weeks left in the regular season.In another bereft night for the offense, the Orioles recorded only two hits. The first did not come until the sixth inning, when rookie Heston Kjerstad launched a home run for his first career hit.It’s the first time the Orioles (91-56) haven’t stood alone atop the AL East since July 21, when they suffered their lone loss in a four-game series at Tampa Bay. They entered Sunday with a four-game lead on the Rays, but Baltimore has since tied a season high with four straight losses, including dropping the first two games in their home series with Tampa Bay.Frid...

Column: Pedro Grifol’s dream of a quick turnaround for the Chicago White Sox is pure fantasy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:21 GMT

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol ran pitchers fielding practice before Friday’s home game against the Minnesota Twins.PFPs, as they are called, are a staple of spring training, a refresher course in covering first base on grounders to the right side and starting double plays. They’re usually discarded as the season goes on and pitchers have had enough repetitions to know what to do.But it’s never too late to show your boss you’re not conceding anything and for players to show Grifol and new general manager Chris Getz they’re still working hard, even with 15 games remaining and a 56-91 record.So Sox pitchers and infielders conducted the drills like it could make a difference, even while knowing their season basically ended a few months ago. Maybe it will win a game down the stretch, or maybe it was just a show by Grifol to show who’s boss.Who knows?What we do know is the Sox came into Friday having lost 55 of their 82 games since June 9, when...

Friday’s EMass high school football scoreboard

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:21 GMT

THURSDAY’S RESULTSAbington 34, Apponequet 26Andover 42, Chelmsford 14Archbishop Williams 35, Oliver Ames 16BC High 44, Reading 7Cardinal Spellman 50, Martha’s Vineyard 7Cathedral 20, Whittier 14Dedham 16, Medfield 0Dexter Southfield 28, Kingswood Oxford 20Duxbury 21, Mansfield 17Fairhaven 35, Medway 0Franklin 21, Brockton 13Greater Lawrence 49, Hamilton-Wenham 14Holliston 29, Middleboro 6Hopkinton 21, Algonquin 14Hudson 35, Dover-Sherborn 13King Philip 34, Marblehead 6Marlboro 35, Falmouth 0Mashpee 34, Nantucket 7Milton 49, Framingham 0Natick 14, Walpole 7Needham 14, Lincoln-Sudbury 13Newton South 29, Brookline 8Norwood 41, Canton 7Quincy 21, Concord-Carlisle 19Shepherd Hill 42, Groton-Dunstable 20Shrewsbury 49, Acton-Boxboro 14Swampscott 27, Lynn English 12Wakefield 35, Lexington 0Wayland 27, Ashland 20Westborough 7, Sharon 0Westwood 17, Bellingham 16Weymouth 19, Newton North 14Winchester 16, Waltham 6FRIDAY’S GAMESAmesbury 32, Essex Tech 0Arlington 41, Stoneham 22Atlan...

Tewksbury dominates up front, runs past Haverhill, 42-12

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:21 GMT

HAVERHILL – It had been a decade since Tewksbury and Haverhill tangled on the gridiron and Friday night at Trinity Stadium one team certainly made up for lost time.Displaying complete mastery of all facets of the game, Tewksbury exploded for 28 points in the first quarter and never looked back on its way to a dominating 42-12 win. Tewksbury (2-0) simply overwhelmed the Hillies all over the field, especially up front.“If you can get it done at the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, your chances of making good things happen go up,” said Tewksbury coach Brian Aylward after the impressive win. “I’m just proud of the way the guys supported each other and we’ve got a group of guys that work hard.”Senior backs Hunter Johnson and Tyler Barnes both rushed for a pair of scores, while fellow back Manny Mengatta got a lot of tough yards up the middle behind the surging Tewksbury offensive line. It’s a three-headed monster of speed, power and finesse that Aylward is happy to have.“When...

The Taliban have detained 18 staff, including a foreigner, from an Afghanistan-based NGO, it says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:21 GMT

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban have detained 18 staffers, including a foreigner, from a nongovernmental organization based in Afghanistan, the nonprofit group said Friday. NGOs have come under greater scrutiny since the Taliban seized control of the country two years ago. The Taliban introduced harsh measures and barred Afghan women from education beyond the sixth grade as well as from public life and work, including working for NGOs. A U.S. watchdog reported earlier this year that the Taliban are harassing NGOs operating in the country.The International Assistance Mission said 18 of its staff were taken away by the Taliban on two separate occasions this month from the NGO’s office in central Ghor province. The 18 detained were taken to Kabul, the group said.“We are unaware of the circumstances that led to these incidents and have not been advised of the reason for the detention of our staff members,” it said in a statement. “The well-being and security of our colleague...

Kim Jong Un arrives at city near Vladivostok where he’s expected to visit Russia’s Pacific fleet

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:21 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived Saturday at a Russian city near the far eastern port of Vladivostok where he’s expected to see Russia’s Pacific Fleet.The visit follows Kim’s talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Vostochny spaceport on Wednesday and his visit Friday to an aircraft-making plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. The U.S. and it allies are concerned that Kim’s visit is focused on providing Moscow with weapons for its war in Ukraine in a possible arms-for-technology deal. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was to travel to the far eastern port city of Vladivostok to see Russia’s Pacific fleet, while his official media back home said Saturday that he was “deeply impressed” by a factory producing the most advanced Russian warplanes.Kim’s trip to Russia, highlighted by a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, has sparked Western concerns about an arms allia...

One in hospital after stabbing near Christie Pitts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:21 GMT

One person has been transported to hospital after a stabbing in the Bloor Street and Christie Pitts Park area on Friday night.At approximately 9:40 pm police responded to reports of a stabbing. Once on scene police confirmed the stabbing and located one male victim was on Bloor Street, the north side adjacent to Christie Pitts Park, with stab wounds. The victim was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.The suspect is still outstanding but there is no suspect information.Anyone with information is being asked to contact police.

Husband & wife bring taste of Bolivia to Aurora

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:21 GMT

AURORA – It’s a first of its kind not only in the area but in the state of Illinois, an authentic Bolivian restaurant. Husband and wife duo, Oscar and Alice Butron are bringing what they describe as a new concept of flavors from South America through their dishes at Alice’s Corner.They started in farmers' markets 10 years ago and were finally able to open their storefront last year along Restaurant Row in Downtown Aurora, at 37 West New York Street.  Excitement abound in Chicago for Mexican Independence celebrations It’s their golden brown, perfectly formed, generously stuffed empanadas that gave their business its booming popularity when they began selling at the Aurora Farmers Market and the French Market in Downtown Geneva. Oscar walks us through the process while explaining how it was all a side gig for him and Alice while she worked in a factory, and he managed a fast-food restaurant for 25 years.  While empanadas can be found around the world, especially ...

Paul Lisnek on Biden impeachment, Chicago fiscal budget, & more

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:21 GMT

WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big stories from the week.The topics include the latest on President Joe Biden impeachment, City of Chicago budget, Hunter Biden indictments, and much more.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesTune in on Sunday's for WGN-TV Political Report with Paul Lisnek.