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Arab leaders push for an Israel-Hamas cease-fire now. Blinken says that could be counterproductive

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:57 GMT

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Arab leaders decrying the deaths of thousands of Palestinian civilians in the Israel-Hamas war pushed for an immediate cease-fire Saturday even as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that such a move would be counterproductive and could encourage more violence by the militant group. After an afternoon of talks with Egyptian, Jordanian, Saudi, Qatari and Emirati diplomats and a senior Palestinian official, Blinken stood side by side at a line of podiums with his counterparts from Jordan and Egypt to discuss what he said was their shared desire to protect civilians in Gaza and improve aid flows to the besieged territory.The dissonance in the messages was evident. Nonetheless, the joint news conference between ministers from the Arab world and the top diplomat from Israel’s closest ally and numerous photo opportunities contrasted with Blinken’s time in Tel Aviv on Friday, when Blinken met alone with reporters after closed-door talks with Prime Minister Be...

Auburn FG and late defensive stand lift No. 7 Texas over No. 25 Kansas State 33-30 in OT

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:57 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas was dominant for most of three quarters against Kansas State, building a comfortable 20-point lead behind a suffocating defense.Then the No. 7 Longhorns found themselves in overtime, clinging to a three point lead with just six yards between the No. 25 Wildcats, the end zone and a loss. “These are the moments you live for. Everybody wants to be the person to make that play,” Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron said. “Trust one another. And that’s what we did.”With a chance to win and all the momentum, Kansas State gained just two yards in three plays before Texas’ Barryn Sorrell pressured Will Howard into a desperate, off-balance pass that fell incomplete, as the Longhorns made Bert Auburn’s 42-yard field goal stand up for a 33-30 win that keeps them atop the Big 12. Texas (8-1, 5-1 Big 12, No. 7 CFP) matched last season’s win total and stayed on track for a possible berth in the Big 12 championship game. Texas hasn’t won the l...

Army’s swarming defense forces 6 turnovers in 23-3 win, deals No. 17 Air Force first loss of season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:57 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Quarterback Bryson Daily ran for 170 yards and two touchdowns, Army’s swarming defense forced six turnovers and the Black Knights knocked No. 17 Air Force from the list of undefeated teams with a 23-3 win on Saturday.Daily and the Black Knights entered as an 18 1/2-point underdog, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. But they quickly set the tone with a dominant opening half in which they led 23-3. A stunned and staggered Falcons team never got on track in front of 52,401 fans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The mistake-prone Falcons (8-1) had four fumbles, threw two interceptions, missed a 32-yard field goal and turned the ball over twice on downs as their best start since 1985 came to a halt. They entered the day as one of eight undefeated major college football teams.Army (3-6) snapped a five-game skid and moved into the driver’s seat to hoist the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy. The Black Knights need to beat Navy on Dec. 9 to claim the prize in the annual r...

No. 4 Florida State earns spot in ACC title game by pulling away from game Pitt 24-7

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:57 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jordan Travis ran for a touchdown and threw for another and No. 4 Florida State clinched a spot in the ACC Championship game with a 24-7 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday.The Seminoles (9-0, 7-0) are heading to Charlotte on the first Saturday in December for the first time in nine years, overcoming a shaky first half to pull away over the final two quarters.Travis hit tight end Markeston Douglas for a 22-yard touchdown midway through the third quarter to give Florida State a 10-point lead. Trey Benson sprinted 55 yards up the middle on the Seminoles’ next possession to put the Panthers (2-7, 1-4) away.Florida State, fourth in the initial College Football Playoff ranking, won its 15th straight game.It did not come easy on a day the Seminoles played without leading receivers Keon Coleman and Johnny Wilson. Wilson was ruled out well before the game due to injury, while Coleman did not take the field for warm-ups.Travis relied heavily on screens and dump-offs befor...

Protest marches from US to Berlin call for immediate halt to Israeli bombing of Gaza

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:57 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — From Washington to Milan to Paris, tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched Saturday, calling for a halt to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.The marches reflected growing disquiet about the mounting civilian casualty toll and suffering from the Israel-Hamas war. Protesters, particularly in countries with large Muslim populations, including the U.S., U.K. and France, expressed disillusionment with their governments for supporting Israel while its bombardments of hospitals and residential areas in the Gaza strip intensify.The Palestinian death toll in the Israel-Hamas war has reached 9,448, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza. In Israel, more than 1,400 people have been killed, most of them in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that started the war.In the U.S., thousands converged on the nation’s capital to protest the Biden administration’s support of Israel and its continued military campaign in Gaza. “From the river to the sea, Palestine wi...

Cambridge native takes inclusive collection to NY fashion week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:57 GMT

A local designer made waves at New York Fashion Week this year with her adaptive swimwear line.Girls Chronically Rock is a brand that focuses on making clothing for people of all abilities.Keisha Greaves says she founded the brand after she was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. Adaptive wear, she said, can be a gamechanger for people living with disabilities. The line she showed in New York was an adaptive swimwear with hooks that make it easy for people who do aquatic therapy sessions.Greaves said she would love to bring a Fashion Week to Cambridge.

‘Field of Honor’ on display in Stoneham ahead of Veterans Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:57 GMT

Stoneham has established its Veterans Day Field of Honor for the fourth year, a tribute that organizers say keeps growing. “Stoneham is unique in that we celebrate veterans week, not just Veterans Day,” said state Rep. Michael Day, who was on hand for a ceremony at the Field of Honor on Saturday. The salute to servicemembers features flags and the names of veterans.State Sen. Jason Lewis was also at the ceremony, and said world events have added extra meaning to honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.“Conflicts in the Middle East Ukraine and elsewhere may seem distant but they affect many of our neighbors none more so than our military service members and their families who may receive orders to deploy at any time,” he said. “The men and women honored by each of these flags made the choice to serve others sometimes at great risk to themselves.”‘Anyone who would like to tour the display is invited to walk through it, it’s open 24...

A bit nicer Sunday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:57 GMT

After a cloudy, but dry day Saturday, another dry day is expected on Sunday but with a little more sunshine. Temperatures should range from the upper 50s to low 60s with a light breeze out of the north. If you’re headed to the Pats game, expect typical fall football weather with clouds at times and temps in the 50s. Raking leaves Sunday? Weather conditions should cooperate, however they turn less favorable as we head into the work week…

Police: Hunter accidentally shoots hunting partner with arrow in Blandford

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:57 GMT

A hunter was hospitalized Saturday after being shot with an arrow by their hunting partner in Blandford, officials said.Troopers responded to a call from a hunter around 3 p.m. who said he accidentally shot his hunting partner with an arrow in the woods off Russell Stage Road in Blanford, according to a state police spokesman. State police were assisted by the Russell police and fire departments and Environmental Police. The hunters were located north of the 32.4 mile marker on the Mass. Pike around 4 p.m. and by 5 p.m. the injured person was out of the woods and transported to a nearby hospital.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Bishop Feehan passes first test with 3-0 field hockey shutout of Brookline

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:22:57 GMT

ATTLEBORO – The Bishop Feehan field hockey team knows a little too well about the dangers of the first couple rounds in the Div. 1 state tournament, losing its second-round matchup last year via upset.With or without a crack at redemption in mind Saturday afternoon, though, the eighth-seeded Shamrocks (12-5-1) will get it by securing a resilient 3-0 win over No. 25 Brookline in first-round action.Ava Meehan and Jordi Higgins assisted each other on their respective goals in the win, capping a relentless attack that was put to the test by a stingy Warriors (9-8-2) defense. Bridgette McGinnis’ tally was the only goal Bishop Feehan finished on 15 offensive corners, while its own defense didn’t allow a shot on goal.The Shamrocks’ prize is a rematch with the No. 9 King Philip team that ousted it in last year’s second round. They play Tuesday at 5 p.m.“That first game, you never know,” said Bishop Feehan head coach Betsy D’Ambrosia. “All the pairings, you just don’t know what you’re going ...