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A throwback Thursday "Dean's A-List Interview" with Nia Vardalos: 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:37 GMT

CHICAGO — It’s the one day per week that people like to take a glance at the past.“Throwback Thursday,” or #TBT, is the chance to do that, and Dean Richards wanted to get into the spirit on the WGN Morning News.He went back 21 years to find this unique “Dean’s A-List Interview” with Nia Vardalos ahead of the release of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3." He also features an interview with Vardalos and John Corbett ahead of the second film in 2016. The sequel for one of the most successful independent movies of all time is coming to theaters Friday.Get Dean’s reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean’s Downloads weekly newsletter. You’ll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Crews fighting brush fire off MoPac in north Austin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Fire crews are responding to a brush fire off MoPac in north Austin. The fire is near where MoPac and Park Bend Drive intersect, just north of The Domain, according to the Austin Fire Department. AFD warned that drivers should expect delays in the area. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

LIVE: Testimony from whistleblower to resume on Day 3 of Paxton impeachment trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:37 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- During day two of the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Senate, senators considered 16 different impeachment articles against the Republican, that accuse Paxton of bribery, misuse of office and corruption.Day three of the trial picks up at 9 a.m. Thursday and will be streamed in this story and on KXAN's Facebook page. KXAN's Ryan Chandler and Monica Madden are following the proceedings from the Senate Chamber and will bring updates live on X, formerly known as Twitter.Tweets by RyanChandlerTV Tweets by themonicamadden Paxton did not appear in the Senate chamber for the second day, and left by the afternoon break on Tuesday. Proceedings kicked off just before 10 a.m. on Wednesday, picking back up with the first witness, whose testimony began Tuesday. Jeff Mateer is one of prosecution's key sources for detailing Paxton's relationship with friend and campaign donor Nate Paul, who is central to many of the impeachment articles. As form...

APD looking for 3 Lakeline Mall robbery suspects

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police released video and photos Wednesday as they continued looking for three men they said robbed a store inside Lakeline Mall on Aug. 30. PREVIOUS: Shots fired in ceiling during robbery attempt at Lakeline Mall, APD says Police said the robbery happened between 7 and 7:15 p.m. at a jewelry store. APD said the three men "aggressively entered" the store, threatened the employees with handguns, and stole an undisclosed amount of cash and jewelry. As the suspects were leaving the store, they fired several shots; however, there were no injuries, police said.Police describe the first suspect as: Hispanic 20-30 years old 5' 7" tall200-250 lbs.armed with a tan handgun, and carrying an oversized tan bagLast seen wearing a red sweatshirt, black jeans, a black balaclava, red and black gloves, and white shoes.1st suspect in robbery at jewelry store at Lakeline Mall (Austin Police)Police describe the second suspect as:Hispanic 20-30 years old5’ 8” tallMedium buildMus...

Spiders everywhere! How tree diversity could lead to more critters; save biodiversity

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:37 GMT

NATIONAL (KXAN) - Hate them or love them, spiders play a vital role in our environment. According to the National Institutes of Health, spiders kill an estimated 400-800 tons of prey, mostly insects, each year. They help prevent the spread of deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes and protect our crops from grasshoppers and beetles.A new study funded by the National Science Foundation and led by scientists with the University of Maryland may have found a way to increase spider populations: tree diversity.The study, published this summer in the peer reviewed journal Ecology, looked at the impact deforestation is having on predators, like spiders, that handle pest regulation, like insects.Beginning in 2013, the researchers began planting plots of trees. Some of the plots had one type of tree, while others had a mixture of species. The researchers used 15 different tree species in their experiment.In 2019, the team looked at how spiders had developed in the trees. They discovered in the...

Catholic Central School enters its centennial year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:37 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As Catholic Central School celebrates 100 years, students returned to the classroom Thursday for orientation. This is the school's second academic year on the Latham campus, following a new partnership between the former Catholic Central High School in Troy and St. Ambrose Elementary School. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! NEWS10 ABC's Giuliana Bruno caught up with Co-Principal Ritch Harrigan, entering his first full school year in that role: Co-Principal Lily Spera is excited to welcome dozens of new families into the CCS family: Mr. George Hannah, a teacher, explained how the expanding business program provides students the opportunity to learn about careers in finance, with hands-on experience: 6th grade student Julia Harley is excited for the challenges and changes that come with entering middle school: ...

Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation receives grants totaling near $27,000

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:37 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation received three grants from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Another hidden chamber found under downtown St. Louis sidewalk They total nearly $27,000. The money will go to expand the music, dance and visual arts programs at the JJK Center in East St. Louis.

Groundbreaking for new SIUE health and sciences building today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:37 GMT

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - SIUE Edwardsville breaks ground Thursday morning on a new health and science building.The $105 million building will be the largest on the SIUE campus. The university operates schools of pharmacy and nursing on campus. ‘It didn’t seem real’: Friends reflect on loss of teens in fatal crash Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker will be at the groundbreaking at 10:00 a.m.

Would you hike 4 miles to eat Arby’s on a Colorado mountain?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:37 GMT

Hunting season is ramping up in Colorado and one fast-food chain is celebrating by opening a one-day-only pop-up restaurant atop a mountain on the Front Range that will serve a special offering.Arby’s launches its new Big Game Burger at restaurants nationwide on Sept. 12, only the second burger in the restaurant’s history, said spokesperson Ellen Rose.The name, as you might have guessed, refers to what’s in the patty: A blend of elk, venison and ground beef that’s topped with Swiss cheese, crispy onions, pickles and a dark cherry sauce.Arby’s new limited-time offering, the Big Game Burger, features a patty made from elk, venison and beef, topped with Swiss cheese, crispy onions and pickles. Try it starting Sept. 12. (Provided by Arby’s)Since the product is likely to attract adventurous eaters, Arby’s decided to commemorate its debut with an adventure in the Rocky Mountains.“There’s a big passion point between people who love the outdoors, people who love to h...

Denver weather: Still hot, still dry with potential for red flag warnings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:49:37 GMT

Denver is still stuck in a quiet, warm weather pattern Thursday, but some storm chances are on the horizon for the weekend.The high Thursday is 91 degrees, and the day will again be bright and sunny.It will be another warm and dry day. West to northwest winds gusting to 25 mph will result in elevated fire weather conditions over the higher terrain and along the Wyoming border. #COwx pic.twitter.com/1IYsFrIt0L— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) September 7, 2023Some light wind between six and nine mph is possible Thursday afternoon, then the low Thursday night is 58 degrees.Some areas in the high country and along the Wyoming border will have elevated fire danger, and a couple red flag warnings are likely.Most eastern counties along the Nebraska and Kansas borders are also under an Air Quality Health Advisory due to wildfire smoke from Canada. The advisory states the smoke could reach moderate to heavy levels and could last through Thursday morning.Related ArticlesWeather | ...