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Inside Trump’s decision to skip the GOP debate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:48 GMT

On a cool August night on the crowded patio of his private club in New Jersey, former President Donald Trump held up his phone to his dinner companions.The Republican front-runner was having dinner with a Fox News contributor and columnist, Charlie Hurt, when a call came in from another member of the Fox team. The man on the other end of the line, Trump was delighted to show his guests, was Bret Baier, one of the two moderators of the first Republican debate Wednesday, according to two people with knowledge of the call.It was Trump’s second Fox dinner that week. The night before, he had hosted the Fox News president, Jay Wallace, and the network’s CEO, Suzanne Scott, who had gone to Bedminster, New Jersey, hoping to persuade Trump to attend the debate. Baier was calling to get a feel for the former president’s latest thinking.For months, Fox had been working Trump privately and publicly. He was keeping them guessing, in his patented petulant way. But even as he behaved as if he was ...

Hawaii gov. says travel outside of Maui is encouraged, but should you travel to the islands?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:48 GMT

(KRON) -- It has now been nearly two weeks since wildfires devastated parts of Maui.Hawaii is a popular tourist destination for Bay Area travelers. While some may be reconsidering their planned trips, Hawaii's governor shared this message about vacationing on the islands (watch in video player above). Maui wildfire disaster: How can I donate to help? Again, while the governor is encouraging travel to the islands, he is emphasizing people should not plan a trip to West Maui as recovery efforts continue there.KRON4 spoke with travel enthusiast Dana Rebmann. Watch KRON4's interview with Rebmann in the video player above.

Nurse practioner charged with sexually assaulting patient at Prince William Co. spa

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:48 GMT

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today.A nurse practicioner at a Dumfries weight loss spa has been charged with sexually assaulting a patient.On Aug. 10, the victim, a 47-year-old woman, reported the assault by her nurse practioner at Serenite Medical & Spa on Fettler Park Drive. The victim left the business afterward and contacted police.On Thursday, police charged Mohammed Saidu Nabie, 61, of Jackson Fields Court in Centreville, with aggravated sexual battery, Prince William County police Master Officer Renee Carr said.He was held without bond at the Prince William-Manassas regional jail.Source

What would Maryland do if there was a natural disaster?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:48 GMT

This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.Even on a pleasant, breezy, partly sunny day in Ocean City, with the waters of Assawoman Bay lapping gently against the pedestrian promenade behind the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, it’s hard not to think about extreme weather. A severe storm, gale-force winds, even sunny day flooding — it wouldn’t take much for the bay water to come lapping up over the barrier and on to the shore, creating havoc in the coastal resort town.Maryland has experienced 51 days of “severe weather” — excessive heat, high winds, flooding, or some combination — in the past 18 months, according to Anna Sierra, chief development officer of the Maryland Department of Emergency Management.Sierra and two county emergency management officials who have dealt with some of the state’s biggest recent disasters spoke on a panel Thursday at the Maryland...

Trea Turner hits 2 of the Phillies’ 5 home runs in a 12-3, come-from-behind win over Nationals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:48 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trea Turner hit two home runs in an eight-run eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies went deep five times on Saturday, rallying for a 12-3 win over the Washington Nationals.Nick Castellanos, Jake Cave and Bryson Stott also homered for Philadelphia, which began the day two games ahead of San Francisco in the race for the top wild-card spot in the National League. The Phillies had lost four of five.Turner became the first Phillies player to hit two home runs in an inning since Von Hayes accomplished the feat on June 11, 1985, in the first inning against the New York Mets.“I’ve never hit two home runs in an inning,” Turner said. “I told the broadcast I’m usually the guy that makes two outs in those innings. There’s always one of those guys, and I feel like it’s usually me. It’s probably not, but that’s what it feels like, and to be on the other side of it was definitely a lot more fun.”Riley Adams drove in two runs for Washington, which had won six of its last se...

Gators backup running back Cam Carroll is out for the season because of knee injury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:48 GMT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida backup running back Cam Carroll will miss the season after tearing a knee ligament during a scrimmage, coach Billy Napier said Saturday.Carroll, a sixth-year senior who transferred from Tulane, was expected to provide depth this fall behind Montrell Johnson and Trevor Etienne. Carroll ran for 1,638 yards and 19 touchdowns in five years with the Green Wave.He appeared in just one game last season before suffering a season-ending leg injury. Carroll joins edge rusher Justus Boone as Florida players already ruled out for the year.Napier also said Saturday that backup quarterback Jack Miller has tendinitis in his throwing shoulder. But Napier expects him to return soon.The Gators, coming off consecutive 6-7 seasons, open at No. 14 Utah on Aug. 31.

Police issue reminder after bear spotted in Hopedale

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:48 GMT

Police in Hopedale are reminding the public to remain vigilant while walking their pets and are asking them to bring in their trash after a bear was spotted in town on Saturday.The sighting occurred in the area of Harmony and Greene streets. People who spot the bear are asked to not approach it and contact police.

Funeral plans announced for Lynn mother who died trying to save son in NH

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:48 GMT

Funeral arrangements have been announced for a mother from Lynn who died Tuesday while trying to save her 10-year-old son from a river in New Hampshire..A Wake for Melissa Bagley, 44, will be held at Solimine Funeral Home in Lynn on Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church in Swampscott.

Urias becomes first Red Sox to hit grand slams on consecutive pitches, Boston beats Yankees 8-1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:48 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Until a couple of days ago, Luis Urias of the Boston Red Sox had never hit a grand slam in the Major Leagues. Now the light-hitting infielder is in a category with Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx.Urias become the first Red Sox player to hit grand slams on consecutive pitches and the first in 80 years to hit slams in consecutive games in leading Boston to an 8-1 victory over the fading Yankees Saturday, sending New York to its seventh straight loss.Urias cleared the based in his last at bat against Washington reliever Robert Garcia on Thursday night and the ninth-place hitter stunned Yankees ace Gerrit Cole in the second inning with a blast to left center.Urias, who was acquired from Milwaukee in a deal at the trade deadline, is the first Red Sox to hit grand slams in consecutive games since Foxx on May 20-21 in 1940. He also is the first player in the majors to hit grand slams in consecutive trips to the plate since Josh Willingham with Washington in 2009.Before hitting th...

Blue Jays’ pitcher Alek Manoah still in Toronto, date of next start unknown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:43:48 GMT

Alek Manoah has yet to make a start for triple-A Buffalo, eight days after he was optioned there by the Toronto Blue Jays.Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Saturday that Manoah remains in Toronto and the date for his next start has not been determined.Manoah was optioned down to the minors for the second time this season on Aug. 11 and told to focus on refining his pitch delivery. His last start saw him allow four earned runs across four innings against the Cleveland Guardians.Manoah was a finalist for the American League Cy Young award last year but has struggled this season with a 3-9 record, 5.87 ERA and uncharacteristic 59 walks. He was optioned to the Florida Complex League on June 6 and made one start at that level plus one start at double-A before re-joining the Blue Jays in early July.Schneider said that the strategy with Manoah is similar to his earlier stint in the FCL where he worked through his pitches separately at the team’s spring training complex in Dunedin...