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2 found dead in Colorado university dorm room

Two people were found dead in a dorm room at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs on Friday, Feb. 16, and a press conference is expected at 2 p.m. with local leaders and law enforcement in attendance.

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won't run for president in 2024

NEW YORK (AP) — West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced on Friday that he is not running for president, saying he didn't want to be a “spoiler.” “I will not be seeking a third-party run," he said in a speech at West Virginia University. "I will not be involved in a presidential run.

Woman's corpse and 30 cremated remains found after ex-funeral home owner gets evicted from house

DENVER (AP) — Colorado authorities issued an arrest warrant Friday for a former funeral home owner they say kept a deceased woman’s body in a hearse for two years at a home where police also found the cremated remains of at least 30 people. The grisly discovery occurred Feb.

Ex-FBI official sentenced to over 2 years in prison for concealing payment from Albanian businessman

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former high-ranking FBI counterintelligence official was sentenced on Friday to more than two years in prison for taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash from a businessman with ties to the Albanian government — and trying to conceal their corrupt financial relationship.

Baby dies after accidentally being put in the oven; woman charged: prosecutor

Authorities say the baby's mother accidentally placed the 1-month-old in the oven when putting her down for a nap.

Florida woman disappears in Madrid after suspicious text, blacked-out surveillance cameras

A south Florida woman has vanished in Spain after a man in a helmet was seen blacking out the security cameras at her rental apartment in Madrid.

Woman's corpse and 30 cremated remains found after ex-funeral home owner gets evicted from house

Colorado authorities issued an arrest warrant for a former funeral home owner they say kept a deceased woman's body in a hearse for two years at a residence where police also found the cremated remains of at least 30 people.

Around the world

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum has died in a car crash in Kenya, fellow athlete says

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum died in a car crash in Kenya late Sunday, a fellow athlete who went to the hospital and saw the body said. He was 24. Kiptum's coach was also killed in the crash, Kenyan runner Milcah Chemos said.

Madagascar set to castrate child rapists; prompting criticism but also support

Madagascar's Parliament has passed a law allowing for the chemical and, in some cases, surgical castration of those found guilty of the rape of a minor, prompting criticism from international rights groups, but also finding support from activists in the country who say it's an appropriate deterrent

John Bolton presses Congress to pass Ukraine aid in wake of Navalny death

Former national security adviser John Bolton said Congress should pass more Ukraine aid in the wake of the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. “I think the way to express our feeling, really, is in the U.S.

UK voters deliver double blow to Rishi Sunak, electing Labour lawmakers in two special elections

LONDON (AP) — Beleaguered British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday urged voters, and his restless party, to stick with him after two English districts elected opposition-party lawmakers in seats that Sunak’s Conservatives had held for years.

Glen Ellyn senior living residents celebrate decades of love on Valentine's Day

GLEN ELYNN, Ill -- Two couples at the Brookdale Senior Living Center in Glen Ellyn have been together for over 60 years and their love stories seem to be right out of a Hollywood movie.

Alexei Navalny, Putin’s fiercest foe, died in prison: Russian authorities

Alexei Navalny, who crusaded against official corruption and staged massive anti-Kremlin protests as President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest foe, died Friday in the Arctic penal colony where he was serving a 19-year sentence, Russia’s prison agency said. He was 47.

Zimbabwe's vice president says the government will block a scholarship for LGBTQ+ people

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe’s powerful vice president said the government will block a university scholarship for young LGBTQ+ people, a move that human rights groups described Friday as a perpetuation of the African country's homophobic practices.

Technology

Hydrogen-Powered LuftCar: The Futuristic Van That Can Fly and Drive

Discover the innovative LuftCar, a unique van fueled by hydrogen, designed to both drive on land with a remarkable range of 150 miles and take flight, revolutionizing transportation for soccer moms and beyond.

How strategic partnerships are the key to AI-driven innovation

“Innovate or die,” Peter Drucker’s 1985 exhortation on the importance of constant reinvention, was great business advice for the last 40 or so years.

EU Expands Digital Crackdown on Toxic Content and Dodgy Goods to All Online Platforms

The European Union is extending its stringent regulations to include nearly all online platforms within the bloc. This step marks the next phase of its efforts to combat harmful social media content and questionable ecommerce products, which initially focused on popular services. The expansion of this crackdown aligns with the EU's ongoing commitment to creating a safer and more trustworthy digital environment.

GM is nearly doubling the road miles where drivers can use its partially automated driving system

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is adding about 350,000 miles (563,000 kilometers) of roadways in the U.S and Canada to the area where drivers can use the company's “Super Cruise” partially automated driving system. The expansion nearly doubles the road miles where the system can run.

Cisco Announces Workforce Reductions as Part of Restructuring Plan

Cisco has revealed its plans to reduce its workforce by 5% as it undergoes restructuring, affecting approximately 4,200 positions. The company remains committed to prioritizing areas like AI and security.

How to keep yourself safe from romance scams this Valentine's Day

NEW YORK (AP) — When Kate Kleinart fell victim of a romance scam, what hurt the most wasn't the thousands of dollars that she lost, but the love that she thought existed between her and the person who scammed her.

Mainframes are dead! Long live cloud computing!

One of the things that has often driven me nuts with the rise of cloud computing is the assumption that the demise of the mainframe is a foregone conclusion. I’ve often written about the reality that not all applications and data sets belong on the cloud, especially ones that reside on mainframes.

Sports News

Delta unveils the perfect rings for a perfect season

What a night in Delta. Two and a half months after completing an undefeated season and bringing home the state title, the Delta Panthers football team finally received their heavily anticipated Championship rings.

Jason Kelce launches mission to return young Chiefs fan's wrestling mask worn during Super Bowl afterparty

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce vowed Friday to return the wrestling mask he found on the ground and then wore to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory.

Detroit Tigers sign former elite prospect in free agency, per reports

The Detroit Tigers have signed a former elite prospect in free agency just days into the start of spring training workouts, per reports.

Chiefs beat 49ers 25-22 to win Super Bowl

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are back-to-back Super Bowl champions.

Longtime Chargers center Nick Hardwick hired as team's assistant offensive line coach

Longtime Chargers center Nick Hardwick, who played his entire 11-year career for the San Diego-era team, is now preparing to move back to California from Indiana.

Athlete of the Week: St. Martin point guard O'Shea Eastwood

AMITYVILLE, Long Island (PIX11) -- We feature truly one of our own, as this week's athlete is the son of PIX11 Meteorologist Stacy-Ann Gooden. When faced with grief, O'Shea Eastwood found a way to turn tragedy into triumph. PIX11 Sports' Perry Sook has more in the video player.

Patrick Mahomes, wife Brittany visit wounded children from Super Bowl parade shooting in hospital

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, visited two girls who were are recovering from gunshot wounds from the Super Bowl parade shooting.

Politics News

Biden blames Putin for Navalny's death, urges House to pass Ukraine funding

President Biden on Friday blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny and urged House Republicans to pass aid for Ukraine in the wake of the incident.

Suozzi beats Pilip in NY-3 special election to replace Santos

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Democrat Tom Suozzi has won the special election in New York to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by George Santos.

Meet the candidates in the runoff for Chula Vista City Attorney

The runoff election to fill the Chula Vista City Attorney seat that was left vacant after the unexpected death of the previously elected candidate is inching closer and voting is already underway.

PHOTOS: CA Senate candidates Schiff, Garvey, Porter, Lee battle it out in Nexstar debate

The four leading candidates for the U.S. Senate in California took to the stage for a lively debate on Monday.

Fox News Politics: Trump vows appeal

The latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content

Here's where all the cases against Trump stand as he campaigns for a return to the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — From allegations of plotting to overturn a lost election to illegally stowing classified documents at his Florida estate, former President Donald Trump faces four criminal indictments in four different cities as he vies to reclaim the White House.

Romney rules out voting for Trump, citing court’s sexual abuse finding in Carroll case

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah), who voted twice to convict former President Trump on impeachment charges, is ruling out voting for Trump in 2024, citing a court’s finding that the former president sexually abused E. Jean Carroll in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the 1990s.