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What is Israel’s Iron Dome and how does it work?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:46 GMT

(The Hill) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war against Palestinian militants after they launched a surprise attack on his country on Saturday.The Palestinian militant group Hamas, the group that rules Gaza, led the deadly, multi-front attack that left at least 200 people dead.Israel has touted the success of its Iron Dome air defense system, but it's not yet clear how effective the system was in today's attack given the number of rockets launched into Israel. Biden vows ‘rock solid and unwavering’ support for Israel following Hamas attacks What is the Iron Dome?The Iron Dome is Israel's air missile defense system that can defend against short-range rockets, intercepting them in the air above the state. According to Israel’s Ministry of Defense, it’s capable of successfully handling multiple rockets at a time.Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries, the system became operational in March 2011 and performed its first intercep...

Man riding farm vehicle arrested for second DUI 17 minutes after release from first DUI arrest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:46 GMT

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – A man operating a farm vehicle in Pennsylvania was arrested and accused of driving under the influence just 17 minutes after he was released from custody for the very same thing, Pennsylvania State Police say.The driver, identified a 49-year-old man from Lancaster, was first taken into custody on the evening of Sept. 16, after Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say he tried to flee the scene of a crash in a 1974 International Harvester 4000 series. According to the crash report, the International Harvester and a 2011 Toyota RAV4 were at a stop sign when the farm vehicle backed into the SUV and tried to leave the area. The driver of the RAV4 followed behind, honking to try and get the tractor operator's attention, police said in a news release.The driver of the tractor later admitted to police that he had been drinking before getting behind the wheel, PSP said. Woman accused of crashing weddings and stealing gifts in three states arrested in Mississippi ...

Royce Lewis not ready to play field yet, but Twins haven’t ruled it out for ALDS

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:46 GMT

HOUSTON — The Twins are not ruling out the potential for Royce Lewis to get back out to third base in the American League Division Series. But they’re also not going to rush him into the field, either.Lewis, who strained his left hamstring Sept. 19, has been making what Rocco Baldelli called “gradual progress,” but the Twins are going to be careful as they proceed with him, letting him serve as their designated hitter for the time being.Baldelli said the rookie was in a good place to help the team win games — as he did in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series with two home runs — but he wasn’t at a spot yet where he or the medical staff felt comfortable sticking Lewis at third base.“We can’t put him in a spot where he’s going to stretch himself and compromise himself,” Baldelli said. “So when we’ve gotten over that point, over that hump, then we’ll do it. Then we’ll put him out in the infield and let him go. We’re just not quite at that point yet.”Lewis ...

Which St. Louis County suburbs have grown most over the past decade?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:46 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - St. Louis County accounts for nearly one-third of the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area’s population. Around 1 million people call St. Louis County home in the present day, according to U.S. Census figures. It hasn’t changed too much in size in recent history, but a recent FOX 2 analysis revealed that St. Louis County gained around 50,000 residents in a 50-year span between 1970 and 2020. There are nearly 100 municipalities in St. Louis County. In the 21st century, very few have seen dramatic changes in population, but some have noticed steady growth. VP Kamala Harris speaks in St. Louis during fall DNC meeting Where has St. Louis County grown most over the past decade? Population gains are a bit scattered, but they're generally common among the county's highest-populated suburbs, particularly those home to at least 10,000 people. Based on Census figures, from 2010 to 2020, the city of Chesterfield led all county municipalities in total po...

Broncos activate safety P.J. Locke from injured reserve

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:46 GMT

The Broncos are starting to get healthy at safety.They activated P.J. Locke off injured reserve Saturday, meaning he’ll join Justin Simmons (hip/groin) in returning to action Sunday against the New York Jets.Locke dislocated his big toe late in training camp and spent time in a walking boot before starting rehab work. Though head coach Sean Payton initially downplayed the injury, saying Locke would “be fine,” the Broncos placed Locke on injured reserve after the roster cutdown to 53 players.That move made him ineligible to return until this week. Over the past couple of weeks, he’s been moved without limitation during the open portions of practice and backed that up by jumping right into work as a full participant in practice on Wednesday.Now he can work back into game action on special teams and perhaps in rotation at safety with Simmons, who has missed the past two games himself due to injury, and Kareem Jackson.Denver had a roster spot open for Locke after...

Wiley Fire threatens community in Solano County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:46 GMT

(FOX40.COM) -- CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit has sent air crews to assist in fighting the Wiley Fire in Solano County. The fire is located in 4600 block of Wiley Lane. An evacuation warning has been called for the area east of Walters Road, south of E Tabor Avenue and north of Petersen Road by the Suisun Police Department, according to Zone Haven. PG&E, ALERT CaliforniaCAL FIRE has sent two aerial tankers and one observation plane from the Sonoma County Airport to assist ground crews, according to Flight Radar mapping. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

Jayden Daniels dazzles in rallying No. 23 LSU to 49-39 shootout win over No. 21 Missouri

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:46 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Jayden Daniels shredded the Missouri defense with his arm and legs Saturday, rallying LSU from a big early deficit, and none of that should have been surprising given the way the quarterback has played this season.The fact that No. 23 LSU’s defense made two crucial stands in the final minutes? That certainly raised some eyebrows.Yet after watching Daniels throw for 259 yards and three touchdowns, and run for 139 yards and a score, it was that same battered bunch that allowed more than 700 yards to Mississippi last week that stepped up to preserve the 49-39 victory over No. 21 Missouri.“We were battling,” said LSU coach Brian Kelly, whose team trailed 22-7 early. “All I know is when we got down, I just felt like the way the game was going, if we just got one more score, we could get back into it. I knew we were settling in defensively. Felt like we had a chance to get back in the game and win it. I didn’t lose that confidence.”Still, LSU was dow...

Lafayette ends 12-game losing streak to Tigers, wins at Princeton for first time since 1982

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:46 GMT

PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Blamassi Meite turned in pivotal big plays on defense and Lafayette held on to beat Princeton 12-9 on Saturday, winning its fourth straight and ending a 12-game losing streak to the Tigers.Meite sacked Blake Stenstrom in the end zone with 1:57 to go and ensure the Leopards’ their first 5-1 start since 2009 and better their 2022 win total. Meite also had a fumble recovery deep in Lafayette territory after Billy Shaeffer strip-sacked Stenstrom. Shaeffer had two of the Leopards’ seven sacks. The Leopards last beat the Tigers in 2004 with their last win at Princeton (2-2) coming in 1982. It’s only their fifth win in 53 meetings since 1883. Their only loss this season was at Duke.The Leopards held the Tigers to 3 yards rushing with Stenstrom passing 35 times, completing 26 for 310 yards and a touchdown.Dean Nobile was 20-of-28 passing for 177 yards and a score for Lafayette with Jamar Curtis adding 83 yards on 22 carries.DeNobile found Mason Gilbert down the ...

Adebayo runs for 2 TDs, St. Thomas (MN) beats Butler 17-10 to take PFL lead

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:46 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Hope Adebayo powered in from the 2 to start the second quarter, then broke free for a 27-yard score in the third quarter and St. Thomas beat Butler 17-10 in a battle of previously unbeaten Pioneer Football League teams Saturday. The defending PFL champion Tommies (4-2, 3-0) take over first place a game ahead of Davidson, which has a bye.Butler (4-2, 2-1) entered after wins over Presbyterian and Stetson and riding fifth-year running back Jyran Mitchell, who had run for almost 400 yards and four touchdown in two conference games. St. Thomas held Mitchell to just 48 yards and a touchdown. His 10-yard run in the fourth quarter got the Bulldogs within a touchdown. Shawn Shipman led the Tommies with 22 carries for 103 yards while Adebayo added 13 carries for another 85.Brett Bushka led Butler with 111 passing yards, hitting 16 of 31 attempts without an interception. St. Thomas is now 54-7 in October since coach Glenn Caruso took over the program in 2008 and 8-1 sinc...

Dillon Gabriel’s late TD pass lifts No. 12 Oklahoma over No. 3 Texas 34-30

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:46 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Dillon Gabriel threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Nic Anderson with 15 seconds left and 12th-ranked Oklahoma won a battle of unbeatens 34-30 over No. 3 Texas on Saturday in their last Red River rivalry game as Big 12 members before moving to the Southeastern Conference.The pocket was collapsing around Gabriel when he threw the game-winner for the Sooners (6-0, 3-0 Big 12), to Anderson in the back of the end zone.Gabriel completed 23 of 38 passes for 285 yards and ran 14 times for 113 yards and a score. The left-handed quarterback had missed the Sooners’ 49-0 loss in last year’s game because of a concussion.Texas (5-1, 2-1) had erased a 10-point deficit and taken a 30-27 lead on Bert Auburn’s third field goal, a 45-yarder with 1:17 left. The Sooners then went 75 yards in five plays, including Gabriel’s passes of 11 and 28 yard to Drake Stoops, the senior receiver and son of the former Sooners coach.Quinn Ewers completed 31 of 37 passes for 346 yards, but his final throw f...