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Vatican defends wartime Pope Pius XII as conference honors Israeli victims of Hamas incursion

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:06 GMT

ROME (AP) — The Vatican secretary of state on Monday strongly defended World War II-era Pope Pius XII as a friend of the Jews as he opened an historic conference on newly opened archives that featured even Holy See historians acknowledging that anti-Jewish prejudice informed Pius’ silence in the face of the Holocaust.Cardinal Pietro Parolin’s defensive remarks were delivered before the conference observed a minute of silence to honor victims of the Hamas incursion in Israel. Standing alongside the chief rabbi of Rome, Parolin expressed solidarity with the Israeli victims and “to those who are missing and kidnapped and now in grave danger.”He said the Vatican was following the war with grave concern, and noted that many Palestinians in Gaza were also losing their lives.The conference at the Pontifical Gregorian University was remarkable because of its unprecedented high-level, Catholic-Jewish organizers and sponsors: The Holy See, Israel’s Yad Vashem Holocaust research institute, the...

McCarthy opens door to Speakership comeback amid Israel turmoil

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:06 GMT

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) kept the door open to a comeback bid for the Speakership on Monday, outlining steps he believes the U.S. should take to respond to the crisis in Israel during a lengthy press conference — a presentation that was reminiscent of when he held the gavel just a week before.The California Republican did not directly answer if he envisions a scenario in which he could be a candidate for Speaker; if he would accept a colleague nominating him for Speaker; or if he thinks he is the right person to lead the House in the current moment, considering his pro-Israel background.“That’s a decision by the conference,” McCarthy said, relaying iterations of that multiple times.He similarly deflected when asked if he would endorse either of the candidates running to replace him: House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio).But McCarthy, who hours after being ousted as Speaker said he would not run for...

Tunnel of Terror: Haunted car wash returning to Illinois

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:06 GMT

ORLAND PARK, Ill. — Scares, soaps and screams: the haunted car wash is returning to Illinois. For the third year, Tommy’s Express Car Wash is bringing its Tunnel of Terror to Orland Park. Unlike years past, the spooks and suds won't be limited to just one location in Illinois. The western Michigan-based company will transform its locations in Lombard and Peoria into a spooky setting while still cleaning your car.SEE ALSO: See the Haunted Houses in the Chicago area in 2023LocationDateTimePriceOrland Park (15819 Wolf Rd.)Oct 27-287-11 p.m.$25Lombard (607 W North Ave.)Oct 27-286-10 p.m.$25Peoria (2145 Knoxville Ave.)Oct 20-21, 27-286-9 p.m.$20Remember! Every Tommy’s location is a unique Tunnel of Terror.READ MORE: Fall Festivals and events coming to Chicagoland this autumnWGN's Larry Hawley recently compiled a list of scary attractions throughout the Chicago area open to the public this Halloween season. See more in the video player above.

Austin music fans, Latin bands rally after barge incident on Lady Bird Lake

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Latin band in Austin is gearing up for its first performance back after a barge incident during a Lady Bird Lake performance.The Latin Dukes were performing at the final Latino Moonlight Serenades event Sept. 28. The Texas Rowing Center hosts the seasonal six-show series, featuring local Latin bands performing on Lady Bird Lake on full moon evenings. During the final number of their performance, bassist Chris La Cava told KXAN he saw a rush of water on top of the floating barge as people shuffled off the floating stage. "I looked up — the barge started to list, and then maybe two seconds later, I was in the water," La Cava said. "It happened really fast, probably all said and done in less than five seconds."Amps, instruments, some cell phones and a laptop ended up submerged in the water after the incident. During the initial days that followed, La Cava said bandmates were in a state of shock, trying to take inventory of damaged and l...

Everything the Texas Longhorns want is still in front of them despite Oklahoma loss

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The main goal for the Texas Longhorns this season has been to play for the Big 12 Conference championship, and even with the hiccup at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, it's still firmly in sight.The No. 9 Longhorns have a chance to heal up some bumps and bruises with a bye week before they head to play Big 12 newcomer Houston on Oct. 21, and in a college football landscape where one loss is mostly treated with panic, the team just has to "handle its business," head coach Steve Sarkisian said. Inches away from scoring at critical moment, Longhorns have plenty to think about during bye week "The overriding message out of this is everything we want out of the season is right in front of us," he said. "This week is as important as any to learn from yesterday, focus on today and prepare for tomorrow. That will help prepare us for the second half of the season."With no divisions in the Big 12 Conference, the top two teams at the end of the regular season advance to the confe...

Mild temperatures today then a little cooling tomorrow

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The day dawned sunny at most locations but mid- and upper-level moisture have advanced into the area resulting in an increase in clouds.Afternoon highs will peak in the mid 80s at most locations on a day where the normal high is 85°. Two tropical storms are in the far eastern Pacific. Their names are Lidia and Max. Both are headed to the west coast of Mexico. Moisture from both will lead to the next chance for showers and a few thunderstorms Tuesday and Tuesday night, lingering into Wednesday.Dry weather is forecast from Thursday into the weekend. Another cold front moves across the area Friday. This front will come through dry. It will leave a breezy north wind Friday with stronger winds forecast Saturday. It's interesting to note that Weekend Two of the ACL Music Festival will be nearly identical to the first weekend. That hasn't happened very often in the 22 years the festival has been held.Annular solar eclipse Saturday, Oct. 14The weather looks great for local ...

CapMetro suspending rail service for 3 days in October

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — CapMetro's MetroRail service will be suspended for a few days in late October as crews continue work on the upcoming McKalla Station near Q2 Stadium in north Austin.The transit authority said rail services will be suspended beginning Oct. 21. Services are expected to resume on Oct. 23.Alternative services heading to and from downtown will be available on Oct. 21 for the following stations:Leander: Shuttle Route 454, Route 985 Leander/Lakeline DirectLakeline: Shuttle Route 454, Route 985 Leander/Lakeline DirectHoward: Shuttle Route 454Kramer (at Braker & Burnet or The Domain): Route 3 Burnet/Menchaca and Route 803 Burnet/South LamarCrestview: Route 1 North Lamar/South Congress, Route 7 Duval/Dove Springs and Route 801 North Lamar/South CongressHighland: Route 7 Duval/Dove SpringsMLK: Route 18 MLKPlaza Saltillo: Route 4 7th StreetThose with questions regarding the planned service disruptions are advised to call CapMetro's Customer Service GO line at 512-474-1200.

Dane Mizutani: Vikings better beat lowly Bears this weekend, or else it might be time

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:06 GMT

When the Vikings step onto the natural grass at Solider Field in Chicago this Sunday, they will do so with the same record as the much-maligned team that calls the Windy City home.As of right now, the Vikings are no better than the lowly Chicago Bears, at least as far as the NFC North standings are concerned.Never mind that the Vikings might have a better roster from top to bottom. They haven’t done much this season to prove they should be taken seriously this season. They stumbled out of the starting blocks with losses to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Chargers before narrowly escaping with a win over the Carolina Panthers, the only winless team in the NFL.As a follow-up, the Vikings hung tough in a 27-20 loss to the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs this past Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. That performance might have carried a little more weight had the first month not already put the Vikings in chase mode. There’s simply no ...

Inside Viaport Rotterdam's House of Horrors wax museum

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:06 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- This year, Viaport Rotterdam opened a new wax museum for spooky season. The Via House of Horrors is located down the hall from Via Aquarium and across the hall from the Shoe Dept. and Do You Believe. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The horror-themed museum features wax figures in several rooms with settings and decorations to match the character. Characters include Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, Leatherface, Dracula, Frankenstein, The Exorcist, and more.“It’s the perfect place to get into the mood for spooky season and makes for some great photo opportunities,” said Hunter Werner with Via Aquarium. Inside the new Crumbl Cookies in Clifton Park NEWS10's Sara Rizzo got a look inside the Via House of Horrors. You can check out the photos below.Via House of Horrors (photo: Sara Rizzo)"The Exorcist" (photo: Sara Rizzo)Ghostface from "Scream" (photo: Sara Rizzo)Michael Myers from "Hallowe...

Police arrest Schenectady men on drug charges

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:06 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two Schenectady men were arrested following a joint investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies. John O. Alston, 49, and Chester C. Jones, 45, are being held at the Schenectady County Correctional Facility without bail. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On October 4, police located a vehicle in Schenectady that they believed was involved in their investigation. Police later executed a search warrant at a residence on Eleanor Street and seized multiple controlled substances, stolen property, and two illegally possessed handguns. Alston and Jones were located inside the residence and arrested.The two suspects were processed at SP Princetown. Alston was charged with:Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the second-degreeCriminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degreeCriminal Possession of a Weapon in the second degreeCriminal Possession of Stolen Property in the fourt...