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More Americans think foreign policy should be a top US priority for 2024, an AP-NORC poll finds

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:53:57 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — In this time of war overseas, more Americans think foreign policy should be a top focus for the U.S. government in 2024, with a new poll showing international concerns and immigration rising in importance with the public.About 4 in 10 U.S. adults named foreign policy topics in an open-ended question that asked people to share up to five issues for the government to work on in the next year, according to a December poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. That’s about twice as many who mentioned the topic in the AP-NORC poll conducted last year. Long-standing economic worries still overshadow other issues. But the new poll’s findings point to increased concern about U.S. involvement overseas — 20% voiced that sentiment in the poll, versus 5% a year ago. It also shows that the Israeli-Hamas war is feeding public anxiety. The conflict was mentioned by 5%, while almost no one cited it a year ago. The issue has dominated geopolitics ...

Marsha Warfield, bailiff Roz Russell on ‘Night Court,’ returns to the show that has a ‘big heart’

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:53:57 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Fans of the rebooted hit NBC sitcom “Night Court” might have been forgiven for tuning in all season long and asking “Where’s Roz?”Roz Russell — played by comedian Marsha Warfield — was the salty, no-nonsense bailiff alongside Bull Shannon who had a world-weary view of the shenanigans in the courtroom during the show’s original run from 1984 to 1992. But Roz wasn’t in the reboot that aired at the top of 2023. John Larroquette as prosecutor Dan Fielding was the only full-time cast member to return. So fans were excited when Roz popped up in the season one finale, surprising Fielding as a defendant. “Roz?!” he exclaimed in disbelief. Seconds later, the screen went dark.The reboot has been spearheaded by Melissa Rauch, a former star of “The Big Bang Theory” who is the new night court judge and the sunshine to Larroquette’s gloom.The revival earned the highest ratings for a comedy series on the network since 2017. Season two begins Tuesday with Warfield&...

Pakistan human rights body says an upcoming election is unlikely to be free and fair

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:53:57 GMT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s independent human rights commission said Monday there is little chance of free and fair parliamentary elections in the country next month because of “pre-poll rigging.” It also expressed concern about authorities rejecting the candidacies of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and most other members of his party. At a news conference in Islamabad, the co-chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, Munizae Jahangir, said other political parties have been subjected to similar tactics to varying degrees. “At this point, there is little evidence to show that the upcoming elections will be free, fair or credible,” Jahangir said. She said Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, or PTI, was “being dismembered in a systematic manner” and that the rejection of nomination papers for most of its candidates raised questions about the country’s Election Commission. People should be allowed to vote for their candidate of choice on February 8,...

NJ mayor says buses of migrants bound for NY are being dropped off at NJ train stations

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:53:57 GMT

SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey mayor says buses of migrants bound for New York City have been stopping at the train station in his town and others in an apparent effort to evade an executive order by New York’s mayor trying to regulate how and when migrants can be dropped off in the city.Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli said Sunday that Secaucus police and town officials had been told by Hudson County officials about the arrival of buses at the train station in Secaucus Junction beginning Saturday. He said four buses were believed to have arrived and dropped off migrants who then took trains into New York City.Gonnelli said the executive order signed recently by Mayor Eric Adams of New York requires bus operators to provide at least 32 hours’ advance notice of arrivals and to limit the hours of drop-off times. “It seems quite clear the bus operators are finding a way to thwart the requirements of the executive order by dropping migrants at the train station in Secaucu...

Powerball jackpot reaches $810 million to start 2024: What to know ahead of next drawing

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:53:57 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — A Powerball player (or players) could begin 2024 on a high note: the current jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $810 million ahead of the next drawing. The current jackpot has been building since October when a $1.765 billion prize was won by a ticket sold in California. It had a chance to be the largest-ever Powerball jackpot won on Christmas Day, but no ticket matched the winning numbers drawn that day. Now, the jackpot is on pace to be the first and largest lottery jackpot of 2024 (the Mega Millions jackpot is currently only $114 million). Not sure how to play Powerball? Here’s what you need to know As of Monday, Powerball officials estimate the jackpot to be $810 million, with a cash value of $408.9 million. At this size, the jackpot ranks as the fifth-largest in game history, coming in behind the $1.08 billion jackpot won in California in July of last year. Here are the 10 largest Powerball jackpots:$2.04 billion: Nov. 7, 2022; California$1.765 billion: Oct. 1...

Actor Ian Ziering reportedly attacked by mini-bikers in Hollywood

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:53:57 GMT

(KTLA) — Actor Ian Ziering, best known for his role in “Beverly Hills 90210,” appears to have been caught on camera in a fight with a group of people riding motorized mini bikes in Hollywood on New Year's Eve, according to a report from TMZ. Officers responded to the area of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue at around 3 p.m. Sunday on reports of a fight that broke out after the group of bikers were driving recklessly in the area, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to Nexstar's KTLA. It is unclear what exactly prompted the brawl between Ziering and the bikers, but video posted by the tabloid outlet appears to show the actor pushing one of the mini-bike riders, who was right in front of what seems to be his SUV just before an all-out fight broke out. Celebrities who had the worst year in 2023 The 59-year-old “Sharknado” star is then immediately ganged up on by several of the other bikers. In an attempt to get away, Ziering makes a dash across busy Hollywood Boul...

Indiana gubernatorial candidates speak on respective campaigns as election year begins

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:53:57 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS -- In 2024, the state of Indiana will have a new governor, with Eric Holcomb, the current Republican governor of Indiana, not being able to seek reelection in 2024 because of term limits.Throughout 2023, and even into 2022, a number of people have thrown their hat into the ring, announcing that they plan to run for the position. Many of the candidates have spent portions of the last year speaking with Hoosiers, seeing what they want out of a governor. FOX59/CBS4 spoke with each of the candidates who have announced their intentions to run for governor so far. Take a look at what they had to say as their campaigns move into 2024. Republican PartyMike Braun U.S. Senator Mike Braun, R-Ind. announced in December 2022 his intention to run for Indiana's governor in 2024. According to previous reports, Braun filed paperwork with the Indiana Election Division in late November 2022 to begin his campaign. According to his website, Braun said he believes that he would be more fit t...

1 dead in overnight auto-pedestrian crash on I-35 in north Austin

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:53:57 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person is dead after a vehicle-pedestrian crash in north Austin early New Year's Day, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. The crash happened near 6500 N. Interstate 35 southbound, which is close to Huntland Drive. An adult died at the scene, according to ATCEMS. No more information about the crash was available.

Round Rock police look for aggravated robbery suspect

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:53:57 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Round Rock police are asking for help identifying an armed robbery suspect, the department said Sunday. The robbery happened Saturday at Mi Pueblito at 900 E. Palm Valley Blvd. in Round Rock. RRPD said officers responded at 7:45 p.m. and were told a Spanish-speaking man entered the business with a firearm and demanded money. (Round Rock Police Department)The suspect left with an unknown amount of money in a black backpack with red stripes, RRPD said. Police said people with information can contact Detective Bernie Villegas at 512-844-9568 or [email protected].

Participating restaurants for Amsterdam's SoupFest

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:53:57 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Amsterdam’s sixth annual SoupFest is returning for 2024. The event is set for January 13 from noon to 5 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Attendees can pay $1 for 3oz soup samples at each restaurant and vote at the end for their favorite soup. The winners for Best Soup and Most Unique Soup will get a trophy.Participating restaurantsGuge's Dogs, 47 Bridge StreetZuppa Italian Soup and Spicy Chicken Riggie SoupHerks Tavern, 65 Bridge StreetCreamed Spinach and Gnocchi SoupLorenzo's Southside, 1 Port Jackson SquareTomato Cream Clam Chowder and Pasta FagioliDomAdi's Deli, 1451 Route 5SKimchi Jjigae and Italian WeddingFresh Basil, 2 Washington StreetItalian Wedding SoupG's Famous Lemon Cookies, 44 Main StreetItalian Wedding Soup, Split Pea & Ham Soup, and Broccoli Cheddar SoupSharp Shooters Billiards Pub, 35 Main StreetApple Butternut Bisque and Broccoli Cheddar SoupPolish American Veterans, 56 Church StreetG...