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48+ min ago (286+ words) The family of one of two Iowa Army National Guard members killed in a terrorist attack Saturday confirmed his identity in a Facebook post Sunday morning. In a news conference Saturday night, Gov. Kim Reynolds said she had been in contact with the families of the two slain soldiers. "Earlier, I had the opportunity to reach out to the families of the two soldiers who were killed, and as you can imagine, they are devastated," Reynolds said. Iowa Army National Guard officials are expected to officially release the soldiers' names Sunday afternoon. A group of IANG soldiers was in Syria early Saturday morning when a lone ISIS gunman attacked. The soldiers were part of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, currently serving in the Middle East. Two were killed, as was a civilian interpreter. Three others were injured. One of…...

1+ hour, 19+ min ago (310+ words) LOS ANGELES " Debby Ryan and husband Josh Dun announced the birth of their first child Saturday." "Felix was born under Christmas lights with snow outside our bedroom window, right into her father's hands," Ryan wrote in a caption. "Welcome to earth lil moonbeam. Love you forever." Both her and Dun's captions mention Felix being born under a full, bright moon. The last full moon, which was a supermoon, was Dec. 4. The couple announced their daughter's birth Dec. 13." "There is not a single thing I'd ever change about her, except her diaper,""Dun wrote in a caption. Pictures from both posts feature the couple during labor with Ryan in a birthing pool and the duo holding their new daughter." A video attached to Dun's post includes their dog Jim meeting Felix for the first time." Ryan and Dun began dating in…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago (683+ words) The Trump administration is rolling out an unprecedented national school choice initiative, but it's getting mixed reactions from states. President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented school choice program into law this summer, but its reach remains to be seen. The national program, which was tucked into the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," is adding a new layer to a longstanding debate. Until now, states have spearheaded school choice programs, not the federal government. "This will supercharge education choice across the country," said Lindsey Burke, deputy chief of staff for policy and programs at the U.S. Department of Education. But access is expected to vary. That's because Congress allowed states to decide whether or not to participate, a debate that's likely to ramp up in state legislatures next year. Most states have yet to make a formal decision, but an EducationWeek tracker…...

2+ hour, 14+ min ago (258+ words) A JetBlue flight from the small Caribbean nation of Cura'ao halted its ascent to avoid colliding with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker on Friday, and the pilot blamed the military plane for crossing his path. The incident involved JetBlue Flight 1112 from Cura'ao, which is just off the coast of Venezuela, en route to New York City's JFK airport. It comes as the U.S. military has stepped up its drug interdiction activities in the Caribbean and is also seeking to increase pressure on Venezuela's government. "We just had traffic pass directly in front of us within 5 miles of us " maybe 2 or 3 miles " but it was an air-to air-refueler from the United States Air Force and he was at our altitude," the pilot said. "We had to stop our climb." The pilot said the Air Force plane then headed into Venezuelan air space....

2+ hour, 38+ min ago (352+ words) WASHINGTON " Denny's'is taking the idea of "drip" very literally. To celebrate National Maple Syrup Day on Dec. 17, America's Diner is launching Sticky Kicks, limited-edition high-top sneakers made with real Denny's syrup sealed inside the shoe.' The over-the-top kicks were created in collaboration with footwear artist Dan Gamache, better known as Mache, and are designed to be a fun tribute to the topping that's been fueling Denny's Grand Slams for decades.' Each pair features a clear panel filled with real syrup, syrup-colored patent leather, tumbled yellow accents and a Denny's logo embossed on the heel. "Sticky Kicks are impractical, unnecessary, and completely over the top, which is exactly why we love them," Ellie Doty, senior vice president and chief brand officer at Denny's said. "At Denny's, syrup isn't just something we serve. It's part of who we are. It's our golden…...

3+ hour, 57+ min ago (160+ words) United Airlines Flight 803 lost power in an engine and ignited some brush around the runway as it was departing Dulles Airport, according to United and Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority spokespersons. "The fire was extinguished and the flight returned to Dulles, landing safely at about 1:30 p.m. when it was checked by airport fire responders," Emily McGee, the MWAA spokesperson, said. The flight was carrying 275 passengers and 15 crew members, the United spokesperson told CNN in a statement. There were no reported injuries, according to United. The Boeing 777 plane was en route from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tokyo's Haneda Airport, according to United Airlines. FlightAware data indicates the route is one the aircraft regularly operates between the two cities. United said it temporarily closed a United Club lounge at Dulles to assist passengers in getting to their destinations. "We are scheduling a different…...

4+ hour, 52+ min ago (228+ words) The Powerball jackpot continues to grow, reaching an estimated $1.1 billion after there were no big winners in Saturday night's drawing. The winning numbers Saturday were 1, 28, 31, 57, 58, with a Powerball of 16. While there were no big winners, two tickets " sold in North Carolina and Pennsylvania " won $2 million each, Powerball said. The next drawing is Monday night. This is the second jackpot to hit at least $1 billion this year. Two winners " in Texas and Missouri " split Powerball's $1.787 billion prize in September. That was the second largest jackpot in US lottery history; the largest, a $2.04 billion Powerball prize, was won in 2022. Billion-dollar jackpots have been in the US only for the past decade or so, with the first in 2016 from Powerball, valued at $1.586 billion. Whether winners actually take an advertised jackpot value depends on how they choose to be paid. The $1 billion offered in…...

5+ hour, 34+ min ago (527+ words) A person of interest is now in custody in connection with the mass shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island. Officials said a suspect was detained at a hotel in Coventry, a town outside of Providence." This tragedy happened just as students were preparing to take final exams. "I think there is definitely a lot to process, given how sudden this situation happened, and I think on top of all the finals, the stress and just trying to navigate through life, this is a very unfortunate event that happened," said Stacy Wang, a freshman at Brown University. She was headed to the library to study before the unimaginable happened. "I would consider myself lucky, because I was a couple of minutes late to my scheduled study time, and so I think I was fortunate to avoid walking directly into the…...

6+ hour, 51+ min ago (606+ words) WASHINGTON " Australia is grappling with one of its deadliest shootings in nearly three decades after at least 11 people were killed when gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday. One gunman was killed by police, while a second suspect was arrested and remains in critical condition. At least 29 others were wounded, including two police officers. The attack unfolded at one of the country's most famous public beaches, where thousands had gathered at the end of a summer day. Authorities declared the shooting a terrorist attack, explaining that hundreds were there for a Chanukah by the Sea event celebrating the start of the eight-day Jewish holiday." "This attack was designed to target Sydney's Jewish community," New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said." Mass shootings are extremely rare in Australia, and its often attributed to the country's…...

6+ hour, 59+ min ago (484+ words) Two gunmen shot dead at least 11 people on Sunday at a Jewish event being held at Sydney's Bondi Beach, Australian authorities said. One gunman was fatally shot by police and the second arrested. The suspect was in critical condition, authorities said. A massive emergency response was underway, with injured people loaded into ambulances. At least 29 people were confirmed wounded, said Mal Lanyon, the police commissioner for New South Wales state, where Sydney is located. Two of those hurt were police officers. "This attack was designed to target Sydney's Jewish community," the state's Premier Chris Minns said. The massacre was declared a terrorist attack by officials due to the event targeted and weapons used, Lanyon said. Hundreds had gathered for an event at Bondi Beach called Chanukah by the Sea, which was celebrating the start of the Hanukkah Jewish festival. Dramatic…...