This new decade’s consequential first weeks began with the United States openly targeting and killing a foreign military leader for the first time since World War II. They ended with the tragic, unintended cost of conflict — Iran admitting it mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet, killing all 176 […]
Singer David Olney dies at 71 after collapsing onstage
Olney, a native of Rhode Island, was part of the music scene in Nashville, Tennessee, for decades and had recorded more than 20 albums.
HS2: Rail link costs could rise to £106bn, says review
There is “considerable risk” the price of the high-speed rail link could rise by another 20%, a report finds.
Iranian protesters take to streets after Tehran admits Ukrainian plane was unintentionally shot down
Anti-government protesters took to the streets of Iran Saturday after Tehran admitted that it mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet, killing 176 people.
More precious than gold: Why the metal palladium is soaring
The price of the precious metal palladium has hit a record high of $2,500 an ounce as demand rises.
2 dead, 5 injured after shooting in San Antonio club, police say
SAN ANTONIO — A manhunt was underway Sunday night after two people were killed and five others were injured following a shooting during a concert at a San Antonio club, Texas authorities said. Related Articles Hawaii shooting: Homes burn after shooter kills 2 Honolulu officers Two shot at Hampden apartment […]
Opinion: Michigan can reduce jail populations while preserving public safety
“Data shows Michigan jail populations have nearly tripled in the last 35 years, growing regardless of high or low crime rates.”
Iowa’s new astronaut credits parochial school teachers for fostering wonder, science
Cedar Falls native Raja Chari told his mom he wanted to be an astronaut at age 4. Now he is.
60 Minutes Presents: Whitaker’s Wildlife Tour
The Atlantic great white shark’s comeback; Then, the return of wolves to Yellowstone Park; And, on board Joel Sartore’s Photo Ark
Patrick Kane’s 1,000th point provides historic moment in Blackhawks’ win over Jets
Patrick Kane celebrated his 1,000th career point Sunday shortly before being mobbed by the entire Blackhawks’ roster. | Getty Kane had to stress through most of the 5-2 victory before finally achieving the milestone, but the bench-clearing celebration that followed was a moment he’ll “never forget.â€� For the first 54 […]
Bankole: What would MLK say about Detroit?
King unrelentingly gave voice to the claims of the oppressed without considering the risk involved
Opinion: Learning from Rosa Parks
She looked at me with her gentle face and said in a soft voice with a southern drawl, “Mark, I was tired. Just tired.”
Puerto Rico governor fires 2 more cabinet members after the discovery of Hurricane Maria supplies stacked in a warehouse
Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez announced Sunday the dismissal of two more cabinet members — her secretaries of family services, Glorimar Andújar, and housing, Fernando Gil-Enseñat.
Number of Israeli farms dropped 61% over four decades
But average size of a farm has grown and Israel still supplies most of its needs for fresh farm products
Satellite gear maker Gilat said to be close to being sold to overseas buyer for $580m
Reports of negotiations with unnamed overseas buyer send shares soaring
Homes burn after shooter kills 2 Honolulu officers
Hawaii’s governor says two police officers have died after a shooting in Honolulu on Sunday. It happened after they responded to an assault call.
Wojo: In Detroit sports misery, how much do you blame the coaches?
The lack of urgency to fire coaches is about owners who have mapped out plans of patience and aren’t ready to blow their covers with showy firings.
Monday sports on TV and radio
When is your team playing? And where can you watch or listen to it on TV and radio?
‘Jeopardy!’ is criticized for stating the Church of the Nativity is in Israel
Palestinian rights activists and advocacy groups are calling on “Jeopardy!” to apologize after stating that the Church of the Nativity is in Israel and not the Palestinian territories.
After cashing in on QB gambles, Niners, Chiefs in Super Bowl
A little more than two years ago, a pair of teams gambled on quarterbacks who had all kinds of potential but were far from a sure thing. Both teams guessed right. The Kansas City Chiefs will meet the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl on Feb. 2 in Miami. […]
SAG Awards 2020: Best fashion on the red carpet
See all the best looks from the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in LA.
Third horse in three days dies at Santa Anita Park
The third racehorse in three days — the fourth this month — was put to death at Santa Anita Park in California Sunday, according to a state horse racing board spokesman.
Thousands of Iranian protesters hit streets condemning leaders over downed plane
Apologies from Iranian leaders over the downing of an airliner last week have done little to quell mass anti-government protests spreading across the country.
Fatal head-on crash of semi truck with car on high plains leads to hazmat spill, forces five-hour closure
A head-on crash between a semi truck and a car Sunday afternoon left one person dead and led to a hazardous spill of more than 100 gallons of diesel fuel, forcing a five-hour closure along Colorado 71 on the high plains northeast of Denver. Related Articles Denver to build 125 […]
Oscar hopes alive for ‘Parasite’ after SAG Awards win
Park So-dam (from left), Lee Sun Kyun, Choi Woo-shik, Lee Jeong-eun and Kang-Ho Song accept the award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture for “Parasiteâ€� at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Los Angeles. | Chris Pizzello/AP Black comedy […]
After cashing in on quarterback gambles, 49ers, Chiefs in Super Bowl
Patrick Mahomes holds up the Lamar Hunt Trophy after the Chiefs beat the Titans in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday in Kansas City, Missouri. | David Eulitt/Getty Images In 2017, both teams took a chance on QBs who had big-time potential, Jimmy Garoppolo via trade and Patrick Mahomes via […]
Couple dies on same day, 65 years after meeting
Inseparable since they met in 1955, Jack and Harriet Morrison broke their wedding vows this month: They did not let death part them. The couple, who would have been married 65 years in 2021, died on the same day, side by side in their nursing home, holding hands, the St. […]
Man fatally shot inside Flint Township trampoline park where kids hung out
Officers arrived on the Planet 3 Extreme Air Park on Miller Road within one minute of the call about the shooting, police said
Joaquin Phoenix honors Heath Ledger in SAG Awards speech
Heath Ledger is gone but certainly not forgotten.
Suburban police officer dies in I-55 crash, says Illinois State Police. Driver faces DUI charge.
A 33-year-old suburban police officer died in a multiple vehicle crash Sunday morning on I-55 in Will County, according to Illinois State Police.
Sum 41 cancels Paris show after ‘explosive device’ detonates outside venue
Millennial pop-punk icons Sum 41 had a sold-out show scheduled on Saturday night in Paris, but it never happened. While the band and their crew was loading in their gear, an “explosive deviceâ€� went off just outside the venue’s door, according to a statement from the band. The statement went […]
Pacers spoil Nikola Jokic’s 30-point effort, snap Nuggets’ three-game win streak
Nikola Jokic was in the process of a late All-Star Game push before Pacers sharpshooter Doug McDermott spoiled it. McDermott drilled one huge 3-pointer after another, and the Pacers surged in the fourth quarter to steal Sunday’s game 115-107. McDermott scored 18 in the fourth quarter, including four 3-pointers. If […]
Super Bowl a toss-up at legal sports books
Jimmy Garoppolo celebrates after the 49ers won the NFC Championship Game against the Packers on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. | Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Even the bookies are having a problem making a favorite in 49ers-Chiefs matchup. LAS VEGAS — Even the bookies are having a problem […]
Screen Actors Guild Awards make history as ‘Parasite’ claims its top prize
Screen Actors Guild Awards make history as ‘Parasite’ claims its top prize, while the individual categories largely followed the script with Joaquin Phoenix, Renee Zellweger, Brad Pitt and Laura Dern winning.
4.5 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Kansas
A small earthquake was reported in southern Kansas, just south of Hutchinson, on Sunday. No damage was immediately reported.
Iran’s sole female Olympic medalist says she’s defected
Iran’s sole female Olympic medalist, Kimia Alizadeh, has announced that she’s permanently left her country for Europe.
Sunday’s preps: Detroit CMA outlasts University Prep in overtime
Jeremiah Henderson scored 25 while Damon Terrell had points with 12 rebounds and four steals for Detroit CMA.
Svi Mykhailiuk of Ukraine delivering on prodigious promise for Pistons
As a boy in central Ukraine, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk was groomed to be a basketball star. In Detroit, he’s now delivering for the Pistons.
Canada’s Denis Shapovalov suffers shocking 1st-round defeat at Australian Open
Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., suffered a shocking four-set loss to Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics on Monday in the first round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.Â
After cashing in on QB gambles, 49ers and Chiefs are in Super Bowl LIV
A little more than two years ago, a pair of teams gambled on quarterbacks who had all kinds of potential but were far from a sure thing. Both teams guessed right. The Kansas City Chiefs will meet the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl on Feb. 2 in Miami. […]
Pharmaceutical stocks spike after China reports new coronavirus cases
Chinese pharmaceutical stocks skyrocketed Monday as China reported more than 100 new cases of pneumonia caused by a new strain of coronavirus.
Chicago authorities say the coyote that attacked a young boy this month had been shot in the chest with a BB gun
Chicago animal control services say the coyote they captured earlier this month is the same one that bit a 6-year-old boy.
Malaysia sends back trash, says won’t be world’s waste bin
PENANG, Malaysia (AP) – Malaysia has sent back 150 containers of plastic waste to 13 mainly rich countries since the third quarter last year, with the environment minster warning on Monday that those who want to make the country a rubbish bin of the world can “dream on.â€� Shipments …
China confirms spread of coronavirus as new cases surge
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US troops knew Al-Asad air base would be attacked and sheltered in bunkers, exclusive tour reveals
United States troops at the Al-Asad air base in Iraq were aware that an Iranian attack was imminent, allowing them to take shelter two-and-a-half-hours before missiles struck on Wednesday, CNN has been told during an exclusive tour of the devastated site.
Sunday’s golf: Landry regroups to win American Express
Andrew Landry was reeling after blowing a six-stroke lead on the back nine Sunday in The American Express.
At least two Honolulu police officers killed in shooting, report says
At least two Honolulu police officers were killed in a shooting Sunday morning in the Diamond Head area, according to CNN affiliate Hawaii News Now.
This teacher had a Hawkeye for the futureÂ
It’s as though the teacher and the hawk had a plan.Maybe the hawk flew a tad slower for Edwina Czajkowski and her 4th grade students, made it easier to get a good look through their binoculars, to capture wildlife in all its splendor.For her part, perhaps Czajkowski, who died last […]
Beefside bought by longtime employees as founders retire
Lisa Taylor and Jay Corliss will tell you they grew up at Beefside Seafood on Manchester Street in Concord.And in many ways, they did.The two started working at the restaurant 30 years ago, the day after their graduations from Concord High School, for Taylor, and Merrimack Valley High School for […]
49ers manhandle the Packers to set up Super Bowl showdown with the Chiefs
Well, that wasn’t very entertaining. The 49ers clobbered and ransacked the Packers on their way to Super Bowl LIV, winning 37-20. They were so physically dominant that by the end of the third quarter when the score was 34-7, Jimmy Garoppolo had thrown just six passes! Garoppolo finished the game…