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'No reasonable excuse': TSA says man blamed wife for prohibited item in bag

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:08:27 GMT

ARLINGTON, Va. (WJW) – A Virginia man traveling through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport tried to blame his wife after security found a loaded gun in his bag, according to the Transportation Security Administration.The man, who was not identified, was stopped on Sept. 21 after TSA officers at the D.C.-area airport detected a .22 caliber pistol during an X-ray of his carry-on.Upon closer inspection, officers found the gun was loaded with five bullets."The man blamed his wife and told officials that she packed his carry-on bag and did not know that he already had his loaded gun inside," the TSA wrote in a press release issued shortly after the incident.The traveler claimed his wife packed the carry-on bag, according to the TSA. (Transportation Security Administration)Law enforcement officials confiscated the weapon, and the traveler was cited. PHOTO: TSA officials find dog when X-raying passenger’s bag The TSA, meanwhile, is hoping the incident will remind other travelers t...

Fetterman compares Menendez to Tony Soprano: 'He needs to go'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:08:27 GMT

(The Hill) -- ­Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., on Tuesday said he was surprised he was the first senator to call for Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., to resign.Fetterman, who joined MSNBC’s Joy Reid, compared Menendez’s federal bribery allegations to that of Tony Soprano.“Honestly, I was actually surprised that I was the first one,” he said. “I mean it’s so black and white. I mean, it’s so clear""The last time there’s ever been a man with so much cash in their home in New Jersey was Tony Soprano. You know?” Fetterman added.Fetterman became the first senator to join a growing list of House Democrats and Speaker Kevin McCarthy calling for Menendez’s resignation following last week’s indictment. "I hope he chooses an honorable exit and focuses on his trial,” the Pennsylvania senator said Saturday in a statement.Now, 18 Democratic senators have joined that list, including fellow New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker. Fetterman said he can’t speak for everyone in the Senate but thinks Menendez should step d...

Dean cooks butternut squash farro & pasta with ricotta pesto

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:08:27 GMT

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards has some recipes to help runners carb up for the Chicago Marathon. He's joined by Christina Robinson from the AIDS Foundation of Chicago.You can see all of Dean's previous recipes here!Butternut Squash Farro Ingredients: 1 medium to large butternut squash 1 small onion5 cloves garlic2-3 tbsp olive oilGenerous amount of salt and pepper1 & 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes1 cup warm water10 ounces quick-cooking farro2-3 stalks fresh sageDirections: Preheat the oven to 425F.Remove the seeds from the squash, peel the garlic cloves and slice the onion into large pieces. Place all the vegetables on a piece of foil large enough to wrap around them.Cover the vegetables with olive oil, salt and pepper and loosely wrap the foil around the top. Roast at 425F for about 30-35 minutes or until the garlic is soft and the squash is fully cooked.While the vegetables are roasting, cook...

Driver in crash that killed Woodbury man and Oakdale woman charged with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:08:27 GMT

The driver in a crash this month that killed an Oakdale woman and a Woodbury man has been charged with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide-operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration 0.08 or more.Darren A. Tenney, 23, of New Richmond, Wis., was charged Monday by the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office and booked into the St. Louis County Jail at 12:11 a.m. Wednesday. According to the criminal complaint, Tenney had a blood-alcohol concentration of .117.Darren A. Tenney (Courtesy of the St. Louis County sheriff’s office)Killed in the Sept. 9 crash was Madison “Madi” Warren and Joseph “Joey” Trowbridge, both 23. The two were passengers in a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck driven by Tenney.The crash occurred around 2:45 a.m. on a curve on County Road 8 in Floodwood Township, Minn., about 45 miles west of Duluth.Tenney was trapped in the pickup and had to be airlifted to a nearby hospital, officials said.Deputies learned of the crash after receiving an ...

SUNY Adirondack celebrating poetry this fall

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:08:27 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This fall, SUNY Adirondack celebrates 100 Thousand Poets for Change. The college isn't inviting quite 100,000 poets to its small campus - but does boast a roster of visiting writers coming to town. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This semester, 14 poets and writers will visit the Visual Arts Gallery at SUNY Adirondack, to celebrate the art form and talk about their craft. 100 Thousand Poets for Change is a global movement aimed at promoting poetry, as well as fighting for social justice - two causes linked hand in hand.“This global movement showcases the power of poetry as a catalyst for positive change in the world for people and the planet,” said Krista Rivera, assistant professor of English at SUNY Adirondack. “Poetry is an art form that reminds us of our hearts, our shared humanity, and I feel honored to have both SUNY Adirondack students and professional local poets cont...

Traffic stop ends in drug arrest for Round Lake man

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:08:27 GMT

WATERFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Round Lake man was arrested Tuesday on drug charges following a traffic stop in Waterford. Howard Harrison, 43, faces several charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, around 11:36 p.m., troopers pulled over a car on Pearl Street in Waterford for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Police identified Harrison as the driver and found he did not have a valid driver's license. Upon investigation, police say they found multiple felony-weight narcotics in Harrison's car.Charges:Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance (three counts) Mechanicville man arrested in stolen RV investigation Harrison was taken to Latham State Police for processing. He was arraigned at the Waterford Town Court and was remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail.

Saratoga New Year's Fest announces music lineup

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:08:27 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It's almost October, and Saratoga Springs is already thinking about 2024. On September 26, Saratoga New Year's Fest announced its headlining acts and initial music lineup. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In 2022, Saratoga First Night was rebranded to Saratoga New Year's Fest and now takes place over a few days. This year's festival is set for December 29, 2023, through January 1, 2024. Musical acts will be playing at different venues throughout the weekend.HeadlinersJoan Osborne, a seven-time Grammy nominee best known for the song "One of Us" from her debut albumRobert Randolph Band, a 10-time Grammy-nominated blues, rocks, and gospel bandThe Gibson Brothers, two-time Bluegrass Entertainers of the Year Former Bombers Burrito Bar buildings up for rent/sale On New Year's Eve, there will be fireworks from the top of the Saratoga Springs City Center parking garage at 6 p.m. The best location to...

Mechanicville man arrested in stolen RV investigation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:08:27 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Mechanicville man was arrested on Tuesday following a two-month-long stolen recreational vehicle (RV) investigation. Andrew Castle, 50, is charged with second-degree criminal possession of stolen property. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! An RV had been missing from a dealership in Clifton Park since July, and police received a report regarding the RV on August 25. Police say the stolen RV was valued at over $50,000 and located it in Schaghticoke. Police say an investigation found Castle was in possession of the RV. The RV was seized and returned to the rightful owner. Lansingburgh murder suspect indicted in court Castle surrendered himself to Brunswick State Police for processing. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Schaghticoke Town Court in October and was released.

Teen robbed while trying to sell PlayStation 4 in St. Louis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:08:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A 14-year-old boy was robbed while he planned to sell a PlayStation 4 console in St. Louis, police say. The robbery happened around 3 p.m. Monday in the 1100 block of North Sarah Street in the Vandeventer neighborhood. Centene to cut 3% of workforce; St. Louis impact unknown Investigators say the victim was around two people when he asked if they knew of anyone interested in buying his PlayStation 4. The two people said they were interested, then asked the victim to walk to a nearby alley to complete the transaction. After they entered the alley, one of the two produced a gun and pointed it at the victim. Another grabbed the backpack, which contained the PS4, and took off from the scene. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is handling the investigation. No arrests have been made.

Man charged in Warren County infant's death from 2015

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:08:27 GMT

WARREN COUNTY, Mo. - A man faces a second-degree murder charge in connection with a infant's death several years ago in Warren County. Authorities issued a warrant for Charles Holiday, 30, on Sunday in the investigation, which dates back to June 2015. According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, police responded to a home in Warren County and found infant in cardiac arrest. Hospital staff said the victim suffered "extensive head trauma" with at least three injuries to the head. Centene to cut 3% of workforce; St. Louis impact unknown Per court documents, the child was likely struck by an object or their head was struck on an object. Investigators say Holiday was the only caregiver during the time the infant reportedly suffered injuries.Holiday is currently jailed in Warren County without bond, though he has a bond review hearing scheduled for Wednesday.