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Maine bars Trump from ballot as US Supreme Court weighs states' authority to block former president

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:38:42 GMT

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s Democratic secretary of state on Thursday removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot under the Constitution’s insurrection clause, becoming the first election official to take action unilaterally as the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to decide whether Trump remains eligible to return to the White House.The decision by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows follows a ruling earlier this month by the Colorado Supreme Court that booted Trump from the ballot there under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. That decision has been stayed until the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether Trump is barred by the Civil War-era provision, which prohibits those who “engaged in insurrection” from holding office.The Trump campaign said it would appeal Bellows' decision to Maine's state courts, and Bellows suspended her ruling until that court system rules on the case. In the end, it is likely that the nation's highest court will have the fina...

'We were trusting them': Family battling newborn's $60K medical helicopter bill

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:38:42 GMT

BRIGGSDALE, Colo. (KDVR) — A Colorado family sought out the FOX31 Problem Solvers for help after finding themselves in an expensive dilemma with a medical helicopter company. After taking hospital workers' advice to put their newborn on a medical helicopter, they now are battling a $60,000 bill — and wondering why the flight was necessary in the first place. Donald Trump currently slated to appear on Colorado ballots On Nov. 29, 2021, Truitt came into this world, turning the Herricks into a family of six.“He was born perfectly healthy, picture-perfect health,” said Truitt's mom, Rashae. “And in a split second, our lives were just flipped.”A $60K helicopter ride for newborn babyHerrick said the nurse picked up on a heart murmur."The pediatrician came in, told us 'it's the most common, uncommon thing' in babies," Rashae said. Herrick explained that doctors at the Greeley hospital where Truitt was delivered discovered deformities in his heart valve, meaning that Truitt had hyper...

Photos: Westminster firefighters reunite beagle with owner

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:38:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- One small dog caused a big issue on Wednesday after getting stuck in a drainage pipe.On Wednesday morning, Harvey, a beagle, ran after a small creature and became stuck in a drainage pipe at the Little Dry Creek Dog Park. When it became clear Harvey wasn't going to leave of his own accord, Westminster Police Department's Animal Management officers and firefighters responded to the scene to help out. 2 dogs rescued in 2 days by Aspen firefighters Thankfully, Harvey is safely back in the arms of his humans, but the process was not an easy one, according to the Westminster Fire Department's Facebook page.Harvey was stuck in a drainage pipe that began on dry land but ended in the creek, which isn't so dry during this season. A lieutenant from the fire department donned a cold-water suit and entered the icy, snow-lined creek in case Harvey exited the pipe on the creek end.Westminster fire crews donned cold-water suits to rescue the beagle. (Credit: Westminster Fire Dep...

50 Cent, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj among artists descending on SoFlo to say goodbye to 2023

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:38:42 GMT

It’s hard to find a New Year’s Eve like we have here in South Florida, and this year’s festivities are shaping up to be bigger and better — and hotter — than ever.But don’t just take my word for it. Deco’s got a look at all the superstars saying goodbye to 2023 with a performance in SoFlo.50 Cent (rapping): “You can find me in the club, bottle full of bub mama i got what you need, if you need to fell the buzz.”You’ll definitely find 50 Cent “in da club” this weekend. The rapper is ringing in 2024 in SoFlo.50 will get the party started on Saturday with a set at E11EVEN Miami.And on New Year’s Eve, he’s gonna be hitting up Club M2 in Miami Beach.Afrojack: “One, two, one, two, three, let’s go!”There ain’t no party like an Afrojack party. Just ask all the folks who show up year after year to see him at Ultra Music Festival.The Dutch DJ will be dropping some sick beats at DAER Nigh...

Police looking to ID armed suspect who stole mail key from postal worker in Dorchester

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:38:42 GMT

Boston police are turning to the public for help as they search for a person who robbed a postal worker at gunpoint in Dorchester on Thursday evening. Officers responding to a reported armed robbery in the area of Talbot and Welles Avenue around 5:45 p.m. found a postal worker who said he had just been robbed of his mail key at gunpoint, according to Boston police.The gunman was described as a light-skinned Hispanic male in his late teens-early 20s with a thin build who was wearing a dark-colored hooded sweater, gray sweatpants, and a black ski mask.He was last seen fleeing on Talbot Avenue toward Washington Street. Anyone with information is urged to contact District C-11 Detectives at 617-343-4335.Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson is recognized as the 2023 Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award winner

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:38:42 GMT

Over seven seasons as a Chicago Bears safety, Eddie Jackson has seen a little bit of everything. Jackson has won a division championship and been to the playoffs twice. He has been part of three losing seasons and a 14-game losing skid.He saw the GM who drafted him (Ryan Pace) fired in January 2021 and is now playing for his third head coach in Matt Eberflus and his fifth position coach in Andre Curtis.Jackson was an All-Pro in 2018 and named to the Pro Bowl in two consecutive seasons. He has also battled injuries and inconsistency and went two full seasons without an interception.His experience and perspective have remained valuable inside Halas Hall and his voice has always resonated, establishing him as a team leader who has been willing to speak up during the tough times as much as he has been talkative during the team’s successful surges.On Thursday, Jackson was honored at Halas Hall as the 2023 recipient of the Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award, an honor presented annually b...

Rays star a no-show with Dominican authorities amid investigation

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:38:42 GMT

Wander Franco’s legal troubles continue to mount.The Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, who is currently under investigation for alleged relationships with multiple underaged girls, did not present himself to the Dominican Republic’s Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Children Adolescents in Santo Domingo for questioning.Agency director Olga Diná Llaverías confirmed to reporters that Franco was a no-show, and that the investigation will continue. “There are a few options in the investigative process,” she said.Franco and his legal team were issued the mandatory summons for 11 a.m. Thursday on Wednesday, after authorities in the Dominican Republic conducted failed raids on his and his mother’s homes in Baní, in search of him. According to the Associated Press, Franco has also dismissed his counsel.On Aug. 13, Franco was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with an underage girl. Major League Baseball opened an investigation that night, and the R...

SJP wins Frates Classic over Pope Francis

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:38:42 GMT

MIDDLETON – One of the first goals the St. John’s Prep boys hockey team sets for the season is winning the Pete Frates Winter Classic in honor of their legendary late alum.For the first time since 2015 and just the second time ever, the Eagles finally delivered Thursday evening – on Frates’ birthday.Senior Jake Vana gathered the puck by his own blue line and out-skated the last defender on a breakaway, went to his backhand, and flipped in the game-winning goal in overtime to propel No. 7 St. John’s Prep (4-1) to a 1-0 win over No. 3 Pope Francis (3-3).Junior AJ Farese won tournament MVP with consecutive shutouts, posting 11 of his 21 saves in the final period as fatigue started to wear down the Eagles.With the win, St. John’s Prep gets revenge from the loss to Pope Francis in last year’s Div. 1 state semifinal.“Winning it on Pete’s birthday in the Frates tournament is probably about as special as it gets,” said Eagles head coach Kristian Hanson. “That’s one of the goals we set at th...

One person stabbed in group fight on MTS bus

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:38:42 GMT

IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. -- One person was stabbed Thursday on a San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) bus in Imperial Beach, authorities said.The stabbing occurred around 4:55 p.m. at 700 Seacoast Drive, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department confirmed to FOX 5. San Ysidro couple found dead at casino identified; woman died of strangulation About 15 juveniles were fighting on a bus when another juvenile was stabbed in the stomach, according to law enforcement. The victim was taken to the hospital, where their status is unknown.There is no suspect in custody at this time.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Two men suspected of vehicle burglaries, credit card fraud

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:38:42 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego authorities are offering a $1,000 reward anyone with information that leads to an arrest in a case involving two suspects connected to vehicle burglaries and fraudulent purchases amounting to approximately $3,500.The vehicle burglaries occurred on Nov. 11 around 2:20 p.m. at 5795 Noble Drive in Miramar, San Diego County Crime Stoppers and the San Diego Police Department said in a news release Thursday. The suspects stole various items and purses from inside three vehicles, which were parked at the Veteran's Cemetery. Both suspects then made their way to Encinitas, where they used the stolen credit cards to make multiple fraudulent purchases at a Walmart located at 1550 Leucadia Blvd. and a Shell gas station at 1580 Leucadia Blvd., according to authorities. San Ysidro couple found dead at casino identified; woman died of strangulation A white 2013 Lexus ES model was captured on surveillance video in the area, which also showed an unknown man inside of the Wa...