DirecTV prices are surging — and AT&T boss Randall Stephenson may have some explaining to do. Monthly rates for new customers of the satellite-TV service have surged by more than 20 percent during the past year-and-a-half — a time period that happens to coincide with DirecTV owner AT&T’s ownership of […]
‘Watchmen’ connects its threads in a strange but satisfying finale
‘Watchmen’ connects its threads in a strange but satisfying finale, having built the HBO drama around on top of the source material in thrilling fashion (SPOILERS)
The 2019 Michigan football awards
Referred to as The Shemmys, the Michigan football awards show names the teams top players for the year
Protests spread across India over new citizenship law which excludes Muslims
Protests erupted across India Sunday, including in the capital New Delhi, over a controversial citizenship bill critics fear could further marginalize the country’s minority Muslim community.
Asian markets quiet as investors shrug off the US-China trade deal
Asian markets mostly fell slightly on Monday, pulling back a bit from last week’s gains.
Nuggets win third straight game after near-collapse against the Knicks
What should have been an insurmountable lead Sunday night at the Pepsi Center became yet another game in which the Nuggets nearly collapsed. But Nikola Jokic didn’t let them fold, and Denver survived a relentless attack from the New York Knicks to win 111-105 and improve to 17-8. The win […]
Monday sports on TV and radio
When is your team playing? And where can you watch or listen to it on TV and radio?
Man fatally shot in Maywood
A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in west suburban Maywood. | Sun-Times file photo Shannon Newsome, 21, died of a gunshot wound to the chest, the Cook County medical examiner’s office said. A 21-year-old man was fatally shot Saturday in west suburban Maywood. About 5 a.m., officers responded to a […]
Man fatally shot in Maywood
A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in west suburban Maywood. | Sun-Times file photo Shannon Newsome, 21, died of a gunshot wound to the chest, the Cook County medical examiner’s office said. A 21-year-old man was fatally shot Saturday in west suburban Maywood. About 5 a.m., officers responded to a […]
Through dance, Mexican troupe showcase culture, skills
Ballet Folklórico De Detroit featured performers offering dances from seven of Mexico’s 32 states in traditional handmade costumes at Senate Theater
Michigan football awards: Shea Patterson humble as team MVP
Patterson had 2,828 yards, 22 TDs and six interceptions and finished the season setting a Michigan record with three straight 300-yard passing games.
Firefighters save American flag from blaze in Haverhill
Firefighters saved an American flag from a burning home in Haverhill Sunday night, and no one was hurt in the blaze. Three people were at home during the fire, which caused significant damage to the house. No one was hurt in the blaze. This is a developing news story; stay […]
Hallmark to reinstate same-sex marriage ads
The LGBT advocacy group GLAAD called the decision to remove the Zola ads “discriminatory” and hypocritical.
Hallmark Channel reverses decision to ban ad that showed same-sex couple kissing after backlash
The Hallmark Channel reversed course on Sunday and decided to not ban advertisements featuring same-sex couples. Hallmark CEO Mike Perry apologized for making the “wrong decisionâ€� while announcing the reversal. After numerous conservative groups, including One Million Moms which met with Crown…
New Zealand marks one week since deadly volcano eruption as search continues for bodies
New Zealand on Monday marked one week since the deadly volcano eruption that came with little warning while 47 people were visiting White Island, as the search continues for the bodies of two people who remain missing.
No room for ‘bigotry’ on same-sex marriage in Conservative party, says party insider
Strategist Kory Teneycke told Cross Country Checkup on Sunday that a ‘myriad of views’ are acceptable within the Conservative Party, but ‘bigotry’ is not one of them. Teneycke took calls from listeners during an Ask Me Anything call-in.
Inbound avalanche buries one person at Steamboat Springs ski area
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — One person was caught and buried in an avalanche at Steamboat Resort midday Sunday. The call to Mountain Dispatch came in at 12:58 p.m., according to Dave Hunter, vice president of mountain operations for Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. The individual was transported by ambulance to UCHealth […]
Miss Nigeria had the best reaction to Jamaica winning the Miss World title and we’re all inspired
Miss Nigeria has set a new standard for how we want our friends to react to our successes.
Teen girl dies day after being shot in the head in Little Village
A 16-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot in the head Dec. 14, 2019 in Little Village on the South Side. | Adobe Stock photo The 16-year-old was walking in the 2300 block of South Rockwell Street when shots were fired, police said. A 16-year-old girl died Sunday, […]
Michigan State reportedly lands commitment from WR Terry Lockett
With National Signing Day only a few days away, Michigan State has reportedly landed a commitment from one of its most intriguing targets.
US to North Korea: ‘We’re here, you know how to reach us’
Visiting South Korea, US special envoy on North Korea, Stephen Biegun urged the North to return to stalled talks.
The man behind Earth Hour wants you to photograph the Great Barrier Reef
Andy Ridley convinced the world to switch the lights off. Now he wants you to turn a spotlight on the Great Barrier Reef.
Chance of snow returns Monday in Metro Detroit
Snow accumulations of up to 2 inches in some areas Sunday in west Michigan
Meet the scholar who diagnosed ‘surveillance capitalism’
Shoshana Zuboff reveals how Big Tech harvests the details of our lives and make billions from that data
Back to reality: Kings top sluggish Red Wings, end modest win streak
After two victories and two games where the Red Wings did plenty of positive things, it was back to normal Sunday.
Democrats back Amash for impeachment manager
A group of Democrats wants U.S. Rep. Justin Amash to be one of the representatives who prosecutes the impeachment case against President Donald Trump in Senate
Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 Chicago high school basketball rankings
Evanston’s Elijah Bull (10) controls the ball as the Wildkits play Orr. | Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times There are suburban teams in the top three spots for the first time in recent memory. Blake Peters, fresh off leading Evanston to win against Orr, stated it clearly: “Orr and all the […]
1-75 shut down between Troy and Piqua; numerous crashes, slide-offs reported
Snowfall has led to slick roads tonight and is to blame for numerous crashes and slide-offs across the region.
Hallmark Channel reverses decision to ban ads featuring same-sex couples
The Hallmark Channel is reversing its ban on advertisements featuring same-sex couples and apologizing for pulling them in the first place, a network spokeswoman told CNN Business.
Jharkhand assembly polls: PM Modi urges citizens to vote and be part of festival of democracy
“Today is the fourth round of polling in the Jharkhand assembly elections. I request all voters to cast their vote and become a part of the sacred festival of democracy,” PM Modi tweeted on Monday.
German art activists apologize for displaying urn containing ‘Holocaust ashes’
A German activist group has apologized for displaying what was claimed to be the ashes of Holocaust victims in an urn outside the German parliament.
Producer of Patriots film crew caught taping Bengals sideline suspended
The producer of the Patriots film crew that taped the Bengals’ sideline during last week’s game against the Browns has been suspended as new footage shows a confrontation between the film crew and Bengals security. The video, obtained by Fox NFL Sunday, contains footage from the booth where the Kraft […]
Kings 4, Red Wings 2
Kings 4, Red Wings 2
Russia detains man accused of building fake border in the forest to trick migrants
A man accused of building a fake border crossing in order to trick and exploit migrants has been detained by Russian authorities.
Ukrainians fear president will accept peace on Putin’s terms
As the US pushes forward with impeachment hearings into President Donald Trump and his dealings with Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian leader is set to sit down Monday with the man overseeing another conflict involving his country: Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Sunday’s college basketball: Minnesota hands No. 3 Ohio State first loss
Minnesota toppled undefeated and third-ranked Ohio State, 84-71, for coach Richard Pitino’s first win against a top-five team.
Woman pinned to wall after truck hits house in Dedham
A woman in her 70s was hospitalized after a truck crashed into a house in Dedham Sunday and pinned her to the back wall, and one man was taken away from the scene in handcuffs, officials said. The truck crashed into a house on Sprague Street around 8 p.m., officials […]
Person trapped after truck hits house in Dedham
A woman was hospitalized after a truck crashed into a house in Dedham Sunday, officials said. The truck crashed into a house on Sprague Street and trapped the woman around 8 p.m., officials said. The woman was freed and put into an ambulance. Officials are investigating the crash. This is […]
Philippines hunts for survivors after quake levels building
At least three people were killed in the 6.9 magnitude quake, the fifth to hit the country’s south since October.
LSU senior killed in I-12 crash wanted to treat soldiers with PTSD
An LSU senior who planned to join the Army and treat soldiers with PTSD died early Sunday after authorities said she ran into a truck on the side of Interstate 12 in Baton Rouge.
Man gropes, restrains girl on CTA Brown Line train: police
A teen girl got away from a man who touched her inappropriately on the CTA Brown Line Dec. 14, 2019. | Sun-Times file photo The man sat next to her, put his arm around her lower waist and touched her inappropriately, police said. A 16-year-old girl was groped by a […]
Man gropes, restrains girl on CTA Brown Line train: police
A teen girl got away from a man who touched her inappropriately on the CTA Brown Line Dec. 14, 2019. | Sun-Times file photo The man sat next to her, put his arm around her lower waist and touched her inappropriately, police said. A 16-year-old girl was groped by a […]
Sheriff’s office: Sioux Falls man arrested, 20 pounds of marijuana found in vehicle
A Sioux Falls man was arrested with 20 pounds of marijuana in his vehicle after a pursuit in Mellette County, authorities say.
Sunday’s MLB: Indians trade two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber to Rangers
Kluber led by example and excellence in Cleveland. The Rangers are hoping he can do the same for them.
Selma Thrift Shop Helps Families Dealing with Autism & Alzheimer’s
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma non-profit group — is working to help keep people with autism and Alzheimer’s safe — and give their family members — some peace of mind. The Autism and Alzheimer’s Outreach Group runs a thrift shop. Money the group makes from the store is […]
Man suspected of armed bank robbery and a killing in Illinois is dead after car chase, shootout with Colorado lawmen
A State Patrol trooper and northern Colorado police officer spotted and chased a stolen vehicle driven by a man considered armed and dangerous after a killing and an armed bank robbery in Illinois, leading to a crash and fatal shootout Sunday afternoon in rural Weld County. “Nobody is injured. It […]
Nets bounce back and brush Sixers aside for easy win at home
The Nets had no business beating the 76ers on Sunday night. This was the second game of a back-to-back, with tip-off coming about 18 hours after the final buzzer in Toronto. So what if Joel Embiid was out with an upper respiratory illness? “That doesn’t make me feel any more […]
The latest on the Trump impeachment inquiry
The House Judiciary Committee approved the articles of impeachment against President Trump. Follow here for the latest.
Snow totals: 1 inch reported in Moraine
One city already is reporting snow accumulation as up to 4 inches are expected to fall in part of the Miami Valley.
Walt Handelsman: Final Cartoon Caption Contest of 2019!
‘Tis the Season!