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A look at the contenders for House speaker and the demands they're facing from fellow Republicans

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:40:36 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — For Republicans, it's a question with no clear answer: Who becomes House speaker after Kevin McCarthy?Despite former President Donald Trump's endorsement of House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio on Friday, it's not at all certain that any of the GOP candidates will be able to round up enough votes — 218, if all lawmakers are present and voting — to ascend to one of the most powerful positions in government, second in line to the presidency. Jordan and a fellow longtime party stalwart and hard-liner, Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana, have begun making their case though phone calls and texts to colleagues.With the House trying to pick a new leader as soon as next week, others are waiting in the wings, including Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern, who as chair of the Republican Study Committee leads the largest faction of Republicans in the chamber.McCarthy’s chaotic election as speaker in January took 15 punishing rounds and left him in a weakened position that...

'I think it's a miracle I didn't get hurt:' Car crashes into home in Alsip

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:40:36 GMT

ALSIP, Ill. — A man in the southwest suburbs says he is lucky to be alive after a car crashed into his house in the early morning hours on Sunday.The crash, which left a car and the home damaged, happened in the Garden Homes Subdivision in Alsip, Ill., around 1:45 a.m. 8 injured after River North shooting: CPD Homeowner Dave Hendrick said he was sleeping only a few feet away from where the car crashed into the side of the home."I was sleeping, right underneath those two windows, there," Hendrick said. "I didn't hear it, I don't know why not. But when I got up, there was a car there, people were out here. I came out, and then I saw how bad it was. I think it's a miracle I didn't get hurt."According to Hendrick, the red SUV struck a car in his driveway before hitting the house. Hendrick said that he believed if the car had not been hit first, the home would have suffered even more damage. 10 people, including 4 police officers, injured in crash, shooting on South Side According to...

Justin Jefferson suffers hamstring injury in Vikings’ 27-20 loss to Chiefs

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:40:36 GMT

With all the hype surrounding Taylor Swift this week, the Vikings were set to host the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs regardless of whether she showed up to U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon.Never mind the relevance in pop culture. This was simply a chance for the for the Vikings to turn things around after a rough first month.In the end, the Vikings suffered a 27-20 loss to the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs, dropping to 1-4 despite battling tough for a good chunk of the game.As tough as the result was for the Vikings to stomach in real time, the biggest loss was superstar receiver Justin Jefferson, who left the game with a hamstring injury and did not return. It goes without saying, but if Jefferson has to miss an extended period of time, it could be tough sledding moving forward.It was another disastrous start for the Vikings after they received the opening kickoff. On the first play from scrimmage, quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered a short pass to ti...

When can we expect our next chance of rain?

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:40:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Another cold front will move into the area Sunday evening. While it will mainly be a dry front, areas to our northeast could see some sprinkles as the front attempts to squeeze any leftover atmospheric moisture.For the rest of us, overnight lows will drop into the 40s under partly cloudy and mostly clear skies. Highs on Monday will be a few degrees cooler than Sunday, primarily in the 60s, under mostly sunny skies. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here A warming trend will take shape Tuesday through Thursday as temperatures rebound back into the mid-to-upper 70s thanks to an advancing warm front that will move north through the area.The return of a more active weather pattern also arrives late Tuesday into Wednesday.We’ll hang onto scattered rain chances Wednesday through Thursday before better rain and storm chances move through Thursday night into Friday with the arrival of our next cold front.

17-year-old killed in Gravois Park shooting

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:40:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A 17-year-old is dead following a shooting in the Gravois Park neighborhood.Police were called to the intersection of South Compton Avenue and Potomac Street just after 3:30 a.m. Sunday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.The victim, Iarvera Hale of Florissant, had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene.A 16-year-old suspect was hospitalized with a gunshot wound to his leg. He remains listed in stable condition.Anyone with additional information on the investigation is asked to contact the city’s Homicide Division at 314-444-5371. Those who wish to remain anonymous or are interested in a cash reward, call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

Home or amusement park? Historic 19th-century estate hits the market in rural Illinois

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:40:36 GMT

LEXINGTON, Ill. — A historic 19th-century home fit for royalty has hit the market in Lexington with an asking price of $4.5 million.Built in 1898, the David Hyatt Van Dolah house, also referred to as "The Castle," is a Victorian-style mansion that sits on 55 acres of eye-catching and magnificently landscaped grounds. The 124-year-old home, which was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 2015, boasts over 9,000 square feet of architectural history across the mansion's three stories.Photo provided by: Berkshire Hathaway Photo provided by: Berkshire Hathaway Photo provided by: Berkshire Hathaway Photo provided by: Berkshire Hathaway Nestled along Old Route 66 on the western side of Lexington, the home is about a two-hour drive away from Downtown Chicago and only 20 minutes from Bloomington-Normal.According to the registry application, the home, which was commissioned by David Hyatt Van Dolah in 1898, was designed by the architectural firm of Miller and Fisher t...

Broncos report card: Ugly marks all around after Denver offense goes dark for 25 minutes, defense battered in 31-21 loss to Jets

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:40:36 GMT

Offense — FWhat is it going to take for the Broncos offense to start a second half in rhythm? They’ve deferred the coin toss each of the first five games this year and those half-openers have finished in four three-and-outs and a missed field goal. Sean Payton’s offense netted minus-16 yards on four third-quarter possessions against the Jets. Even two drives that stalled inside the New York 5-yard line in the first half looked pretty by comparison.Denver ran it all over New York early on and then did nothing — for long stretches literally less than nothing — most of the rest of the afternoon. Wilson mounted a 75-yard touchdown drive to get the Broncos within 24-21 with 4:44 to go, but then fumbled about 20 yards short of field goal range in the final minute. Ouch. He got battered all day by a barrage of pressure and hits from the Jets’ dominating front four.Defense — DThe best thing to be said about Vance Joseph’s group on Sunday is that it didn’t allow a touchdown to the Jets in th...

Broncos four downs: Denver has now lost to Zach Wilson twice at home. Not great, Broncos Country. Not great at all.

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:40:36 GMT

Initial thoughts from Broncos’ 31-21 loss to the New York Jets in Week 5 at Empower Field at Mile High:Snowcapped helmets: It’s time. Time to bring back the D. It just feels right. The flying Bronco had his time. And it was glorious. Four Super Bowl trips. Three Lombardi Trophies. John Elway’s helicopter run. Von Miller tugging on Superman’s cape. But it just isn’t the D. The Broncos’ Snowcapped helmets were a nice reminder of that Sunday, even if the all-orange pants and tops that accompanied them were a complete abomination. The old is new again, and it should be here to stay.Feelin’ Jaleel: Five games in, there is no longer a debate. Jaleel McLaughlin is Denver’s most explosive running back, and getting him the ball 12-15 times a game should be a top priority. Head coach Sean Payton appeared to agree Sunday (at least early on). The undrafted free agent was the first running back on the field, and he had eight touches for 83 yards and a to...

PHOTOS: Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets in NFL Week 5

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:40:36 GMT

The Denver Broncos host the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, October 8, 2023.

How it Happened: Broncos loses 31-21 to Jets as offense collapses in second half

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:40:36 GMT

The Broncos (1-3) earned their first win of the year after their fourth-quarter comeback win over the Bears. Can they keep the momentum going? Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Jets at Empower Field at Mile High.Live updatesFINAL | Jets 31, Broncos 21The Broncos fell to 1-4 on the season after losing 31-21 to the Jets on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High.Denver was outscored 23-8 in the second half in a game filled with miscues and red-zone woes from both teams. There were seven field goals made that were less than 30 yards.MORE BRONCOS COVERAGEBroncos four downs: Denver has now lost to Zach Wilson twice at home, and Nathaniel Hackett once. Not great, Broncos Country. Not great at all.Broncos report card: Ugly marks all around after Denver offense goes dark for 25 minutes, defense battered in 31-21 loss to Jets.PHOTOS: Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets in NFL Week 5.Fourth-quarter updatesGame over (5:23 p.m.): Russell Wilson gets strip sacked. The bal...