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Jury selected in APD officer's murder trial

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:21:21 GMT

Editor's note: The above video shows KXAN Live's top morning headlines for Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Monday, the court selected a jury for the trial of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, who was charged with murder in the death of Mike Ramos. Taylor shot and killed Michael Ramos, 42, during a confrontation with police in a south Austin apartment complex parking lot in April 2020.On Monday, attorneys asked potential jurors if they could remain fair and unbiased despite their personal views. Regarding this case specifically, Taylor's attorneys asked the jury pool about their prior knowledge of this case as well as their experience and perspectives about law enforcement in general. In May, a judge granted the defense's motion for a mistrial following several snags in the jury selection process. The court chose from jury pools of 80 and 50, and could not find enough eligible jurors to sit on the case. This time around, the court will conduct jury selection differ...

Justice Barrett expresses support for a formal U.S. Supreme Court ethics code in Minnesota speech

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:21:21 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett said Monday that it would be a good idea for the nation’s highest court to adopt a formal code of conduct, but she said the nine justices already agree that they should hold themselves to the highest ethical standards possible.Barrett spoke at a University of Minnesota Law School event at Northrup Auditorium just two weeks after the high court opened its current term in October with fresh cases on guns, abortion and the power of regulatory agencies on its docket, but with ethical concerns high on many observers’ minds. Ethics issues have dogged some justices — including conservative Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito and liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor.“I think it would be a good idea for us to do it, particularly so that we can communicate to the public exactly what it is that we’re doing — and in a clearer way than perhaps we have been able to do so far,” Barrett said. “I will say this, there...

Democrats float idea of bipartisan House speaker as Republicans fail to unite

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:21:21 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — As Republicans struggle to select a speaker of the House, Democrats are pushing the idea of picking a bipartisan leader. It's been nearly two weeks without an official House speaker. With war in Israel and a looming government funding deadline, there's pressure to choose one soon. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries told NBC he's open to making a deal with Republicans.  Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "We are ready, willing and able to enter into a bipartisan governing coalition," Jeffries said. In order for that to happen, he says they'd need to find a leader that would allow votes on bills that both parties support. "We can change the rules to facilitate bipartisanship, and that should be the starting point of our conversation," Jeffries added. Many Republicans seem reluctant to give House Democrats any power. Congressman Mike Turner said on CBS he's not a fan of the idea of choo...

Autonomous tractor gives Mizzou students chance to shape agriculture industry

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:21:21 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A first-of-its-kind tractor at the University of Missouri is allowing students to help shape the future of agriculture.It's a new era for tractors. Besides being electric, it's also autonomous, meaning the driver can control the tractor from a phone or tablet instead of being behind the wheel. The goal is to make farming more efficient and accurate."Compared to a normal tractor, yes, it's very quiet," Rob Myers, director of the MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture, said as he watched the tractor drive in the field Monday.This isn't your average tractor. It's equipped with sensors, cameras, and a battery set to run for nearly 10 hours, all connected to a supercomputer.While this is the first electric autonomous tractor in the Midwest, similar designs are already being used along the west coast. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Longtime Mills High girls basketball coach dies

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:21:21 GMT

Dave Matsu was remembered on Monday as a “best friend” to his son and more than a high school girls basketball coach.Matsu, 54, died on Saturday, one week after suffering a stroke.Justin Matsu, who coached alongside his father at Mills High in Millbrae, wrote Monday on social media, “My best friend, mentor, golf partner. Love and miss you so much already pops. Life will never be the same without you. Coaching will never be the same without but I promise to carry on your legacy. A hui hou dad.”The father-son duo led Mills to the Central Coast Section Division III championship last season, the program’s first section title since 1985.Dave Matsu coached at Mills for 16 seasons, winning 253 games, according to results reported to MaxPreps.We are saddened to announce the passing of our long time beloved Head coach Dave Matsu. Coach Dave will truly be missed and has left a legacy in the high school basketball community as a great coach but even better person. We love you Coach Dave #ohana...

President Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:21:21 GMT

By Matthew Lee and Aamer Madhani | Associated PressTEL AVIV, Israel — President Joe Biden will travel to Jordan on Wednesday to meet with Arab leaders following his trip to Israel as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict.White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Monday evening that Biden would go to Jordan where he would meet with King Abdullah, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.“We’ve been crystal clear about the need for humanitarian aid to be able to continue to flow into Gaza. That has been a consistent call by President Biden and certainly by this entire administration,” Kirby said.U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Biden’s travel to Israel as the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip grows more dire and as Israel prepares for a possible ground attack on the 141-square-mile (365-square-kilometer) territory to roo...

Trump says he would ban Gaza refugees from the US

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:21:21 GMT

By Thomas Beaumont and Jill Colvin | Associated PressCLIVE, Iowa — Doubling down on the hard-line immigration policies that have long animated his base, former President Donald Trump on Monday vowed to bar refugees from Gaza and immediately expand his first-term Muslim travel ban if he wins a second term following the deadly attack on Israel last week.Speaking to supporters in Iowa, Trump said that if he returns to the Oval Office, he will immediately begin “ideological screening” for all immigrants and bar those who sympathize with Hamas and Muslim extremists. The war between Israel and Hamas has sparked what is now the deadliest of five Gaza wars for both sides, with more than 4,000 dead.His proposals would mark a dramatic expansion of the controversial — and legally dubious — policies that drew alarm from immigrant rights and civil liberties activists, but helped him win the GOP primary in 2016. Trump has long railed against the U.S. taking immigrants from countries h...

Female found dead near Santa Clara County road, homicide investigation initiated

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:21:21 GMT

(KRON) -- The Santa Clara County Sheriff's homicide office is investigating the death of a female whose body was found near a road in unincorporated San Jose, the sheriff's office announced Monday. The body was found on the 2200 block of Mount Pleasant Road on Oct. 9. That address is east of San Jose. Alameda woman disappears while walking in her neighborhood San Jose Fire Department personnel pronounced her dead at the scene. The sheriff's office did not release details surrounding the death or the victim's identity and age.Anyone with information about the case is asked to call one of these two numbers: (408) 888-4500 -- or (408) 808-4431.

Richmond woman last seen Sunday morning

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:21:21 GMT

(KRON) -- The Richmond Police Department is searching for a woman who has not been seen since Sunday morning. Della Klein, 63, was last seen in the 2800 block of Salesian Avenue. She is 5'2" and 175 pounds. Klein was last seen wearing a light gray jacket, black shorts and white leggings. Anyone who sees her or believes to know where she is is asked to call (510) 233-1214.

All lanes reopen on westbound I-80 in San Pablo after shooting

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:21:21 GMT

(KRON) -- All westbound lanes of Interstate 80 were shut down in San Pablo Monday afternoon due to police activity. The lanes have since reopened.California Highway Patrol reported the incident was a "possible shooting." It said a victim was hit by shattered glass, but not gunfire. The lanes were blocked at San Pablo Dam Road. A Sig Alert was issued. This is a developing story. Stick with KRON4 for updates.