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How common is invasive group A strep? 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:40 GMT

(NewsNation) — Officials warned Wednesday that cases of invasive group A strep, a potentially deadly strain of strep throat, remain elevated in some parts of the country, ABC News reported. Multiple reports confirmed five children in Illinois died this year as a result of the strain. Dr. Krupa Playforth, a board-certified pediatrician, said parents don't need to panic, but it's important to be aware. The most recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the rates are anywhere from about 14,000 to 25,000 cases per year. "That sounds like a lot, but relatively speaking, it makes it very, very rare," Playforth said during an appearance on "NewsNation: Rush Hour." "With that said, the infection rates are increasing both here in the U.S. and in other countries compared to pre-pandemic rates." Adderall shortage continues, some say medication not working In December, the CDC warned that invasive group A strep cases were on the rise. There has been an "increase ...

One dead, several hurt after gunfire at western Illinois house party

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:40 GMT

MACOMB, Ill. - One person has died, and several others are hurt after gunfire overnight at a house party in western Illinois. The Macomb Police Department responded to the situation around 2 a.m. Saturday. Police say someone fired shots in the 500 block of North Johnson Street. Top Stories: Missouri House approves new round of income tax cuts Investigators have not yet disclosed the identity of any victims, and no suspect information is available. Police consider the situation to be an isolated incident, though have not yet determined what led up to the shooting. Police are looking to review any video connected with the investigation. If you have any video or information to pass along, contact the Macomb Police Department at 309-836-3222.Macomb is roughly two hours and 45 minutes north of St. Louis in the western part of Illinois.

Denver weather: Possible periods of snow with a warming trend on the way

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:40 GMT

Winds are expected to sweep snow through areas of northeastern Colorado on Saturday, especially on the Eastern Plains in a line northeast of Fort Collins to Limon.In Denver, there’s a 20% chance of snow before noon, skies will be partly sunny and the high temperature will be near 40 degrees, according to the National Weather Service forecast. It will be breezy, with winds gusting up to about 31 mph.Pockets of snow will move across the plains on Saturday and some areas, mainly around Fort Morgan and Akron, could see heavy snow, the weather service said. Snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches is expected northeast of a line from Fort Collins to Limon, further west only a few light snow showers are expected. West winds will gust between 40 to 60 mph Saturday on the eastern slopes of the Front Range, diminishing this evening.Snow will slowly move east across northeast Colorado today. Roads will likely become slush and snow covered under the heavier snow. The snow/slush covered roads a...

5 missing after deadly chocolate factory explosion in Pennsylvania

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:40 GMT

An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania on Friday killed two people and left five people missing, authorities said. One person was pulled from the rubble overnight.Rescue crews using dogs and imaging equipment continued to search through the rubble Saturday — hours after the blast that erupted just before 5 p.m. Friday at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in the borough of West Reading, about 60 miles (96 kilometers) northwest of Philadelphia.West Reading officials said Saturday they could confirm only two fatalities. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency had earlier said there were five fatalities, citing county emergency management officials, but after an update from the county also indicated that two had died and five were missing.Chief of Police Wayne Holben said the rescue of one person from the rubble “provides hope that others still may be found.” Rescue workers were continuing a thorough search using specialized equipment and techniques. Officials said dogs and im...

The Pac-12 top seven: Breaking down the week’s key stories, from UCLA’s loss to Hurley’s return, Utah’s ‘Forever’ game and Cal’s ongoing woes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:40 GMT

Recapping the news of the week across the Pac-12, on the court and off …1. That’s a wrapUCLA’s cursed postseason ended Thursday night in yet another thriller against its greatest March foil, Gonzaga.At full health, the Bruins were a national title contender. But the absences of guard Jaylen Clark and big man Adem Bona, their two most impactful defensive players, left a depleted rotation that couldn’t survive the Sweet 16.The loss leaves the Pac-12 without a team in the Elite Eight for the fourth time in the past five years and caps what was another disappointing season for the conference.Meanwhile, the West Coast Conference and Mountain West remain alive in the NCAAs with Gonzaga and San Diego State, respectively.The Hotline aims to call ’em like we see ’em, and the Pac-12’s on-court product is subpar (at least on the men’s side). But unlike so many afflictions in recent years, this is not the result of poor policy or execution at the ...

Miami aims to extend wild NCAA run, meets LSU in Elite 8

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:40 GMT

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Miami was only a few hours removed from pushing deeper in the women’s NCAA Tournament than ever before. Another big matchup loomed. Yet coach Katie Meier needed some time.“First thing I said is, like, give me an hour to be human,” the coach said. That’s why she followed the program’s first-ever trip to the Elite Eight by spending time with her mother and nieces in her hotel room afterward. It was an example of how the Hurricanes are savoring a wild March Madness ride even while determined to keep winning — next against LSU on Sunday to reach the Final Four.The ninth-seeded Hurricanes (22-12) can join Arkansas in 1998 as the lowest-ever seed to get there.“There’s a balance,” but I think just being where our feet are,” Hurricanes guard Hanna Cavinder said. “I mean, obviously we have a lot to celebrate, but we’re not done. And I think we all understand that.”The Greenville 2 Region final presents the first ticket t...

Miami’s mad March sees men, women programs in Elite 8

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:40 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nijel Pack understands why the question gets asked. He plays for a school that’s won five national championships in football.How did Miami become so good in basketball?“I’ve heard of all the great football players that have been here,” Pack said, “but the basketball program has been coming up the last few years and people respect both now.”The Hurricanes have doubled down on their basketball success with the men’s and women’s teams reaching the Elite Eight — and both knocking off No. 1 seeds along the way. They will play Sunday for the opportunity to go to their first Final Fours. Jim Larrañaga’s men (28-7) will face second-seeded Texas in the afternoon in Kansas City and Katie Meier’s women (22-12) will meet three-seed LSU in the evening in Greenville, South Carolina.“The two programs have a lot in common,” Meier said. “We’re very competitive, like a big brother-little sister or big sister-little brother, depending on who ...

Teen striker Ferguson raises Irish hopes with early success

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:40 GMT

Teenage striker Evan Ferguson isn’t getting carried away after scoring his first goal for his national team. The rest of Ireland will gladly do that for him.The 18-year-old Ferguson is having a breakout season with Premier League club Brighton and now for Ireland, which hosts France on Monday in European Championship qualifying.His first-half strike in Ireland’s 3-2 win over Latvia in a friendly on Wednesday at Aviva Stadium made him Ireland’s youngest goalscorer since Robbie Keane netted as a teenager in 1998 against Malta.It was Ferguson’s first start and just his third appearance for Ireland, which has lacked a consistent scoring threat since Keane’s retirement. Keane remains the country’s all-time scorer by a wide margin.“It’s all just talk isn’t it, at the end of the day, people getting excited,” the 6-foot-2 (1.9-meter) Ferguson said.Ferguson scored twice last Sunday to help Brighton beat fourth-tier Grimsby 5-0 to advance to the FA Cup semi...

Officials: 2 dead, 5 missing in chocolate factory explosion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:40 GMT

WEST READING, Pa. (AP) — An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania on Friday killed two people and left five people missing, authorities said. One person was pulled from the rubble overnight.Rescue crews using dogs and imaging equipment continued to search through the rubble Saturday — hours after the blast that erupted just before 5 p.m. Friday at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in the borough of West Reading, about 60 miles (96 kilometers) northwest of Philadelphia.West Reading officials said Saturday they could confirm only two fatalities. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency had earlier said there were five fatalities, citing county emergency management officials, but after an update from the county also indicated that two had died and five were missing.Chief of Police Wayne Holben said the rescue of one person from the rubble “provides hope that others still may be found.” Rescue workers were continuing a thorough search using specialized equipment and techniques. O...

‘There’s nothing left’: Mississippi tornadoes kill 23

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:40 GMT

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS, MICHAEL GOLDBERG and ROGELIO SOLISROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — A powerful tornado cut a devastating path of at least 170 miles (274 kilometers) through parts of the Deep South on Friday night, killing at least 23 people in Mississippi and obliterating dozens of buildings as it stayed on the ground for more than an hour. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said in a Twitter post that search and rescue teams from local and state agencies were deployed to help victims impacted by the tornadoes. The agency confirmed early Saturday that 23 people had died, four were missing and dozens were injured. A few minutes later, the agency warned the casualty toll could go higher, tweeting: “Unfortunately, these numbers are expected to change.”Throughout Saturday morning, people walked around dazed and in shock as they broke through debris and fallen trees with chain saws, searching for survivors. Power lines were pinned under decades-old oaks, thei...