Europe is taking the lead in forcing Iran towards a diplomatic de-escalation, and it is doing so using President Donald Trump’s tactics.
Atrium begins building new hospital near Charlotte amid health system fight for beds
Atrium Health broke ground on a new, $116 million hospital Thursday morning, amid a continuing fight between Charlotte’s biggest health systems for hospital beds. Atrium is building a 150,000-square-foot hospital … Click to Continue »
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-85 South shut down in Gwinnett after crash kills 2
Two people were killed in an early morning crash on I-85 in northern Gwinnett County involving two tractor-trailers.
Investigation underway after car slams into Sandwich home
Authorities launched an investigation after a car slammed into a Sandwich home early Friday morning. Emergency crews responding to a reported crash on Liberty Street near Route 6A just after midnight discovered a car with front-end damage had left a hole in the front of the house it had hit. […]
Pervez Musharraf Fast Facts
Read CNN’s Fast Facts on Pervez Musharraf, former president of Pakistan.
China coronavirus: Two deaths reported outside Hubei
China has stepped up its response to a new coronavirus outbreak, placing restrictions on 10 cities in Hubei province, the centre of the outbreak.
Iranian leaders under pressure at home and abroad as public anger mounts over downed plane
Iranian riot police used tear gas to disperse thousands of protesters in Tehran’s Azadi Square Sunday, as public fury escalates over Iran’s accidental shooting down of a Ukrainian passenger plane, killing all 176 people on board.
Democrats argue ‘right matters’ in Trump impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic House prosecutors made an expansive case Thursday at Donald Trump’s impeachment trial that he abused power like no other president in history, swept up by a “completely bogusâ€� Ukraine theory pushed by attorney Rudy Giuliani. On Friday, the Democrats will press their final day of arguments […]
It’s Hard to Pull Off 3 Billion Trips During a Pandemic
The Wuhan virus comes during China’s busiest transit period. But that isn’t the travel sector’s only challenge.
Thursday’s basketball: Detroit Mercy hands IUPUI its 4th straight loss, retires Cureton’s number
Antoine Davis had 27 points as Detroit Mercy beat IUPUI 76-64 on Thursday night, the night it retired Earl Cureton’s No. 24.
Mass. health officials announce season’s first pediatric flu death
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced the first flu-related pediatric death of the season on Thursday. The teenager, who lived in Worcester County, tested positive for influenza B, officials said in a news release. “I feel immense sorrow for the family of this child. This is a tragic reminder […]
US troops sheltered in Saddam-era bunkers during Iran missile attack
Akeem Ferguson was in a bunker when his team received the bone-chilling radio transmission: Six Iranian ballistic missiles were headed in their direction.
A man diagnosed with Wuhan coronavirus near Seattle is being treated largely by a robot
The first person diagnosed with the Wuhan coronavirus in the United States is being treated by a few medical workers and a robot.
Russia says Issachar not yet asked for pardon, delaying possible release
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What Republicans want to hear from Trump’s lawyers
Senate Republicans are all but ready to acquit President Donald Trump and end the Senate impeachment trial. But they still don’t want the president’s defense team to phone it in. Privately, some Republicans hope that Trump’s legal defenders mount a substantive defense on the merits of the case instead of […]
Hamilton’s latest star turn: Impeachment
Alexander Hamilton is having yet another moment. Two hundred and thirty-two years after he published the lion’s share of the Federalist Papers and 16 years since he posthumously became a Broadway musical star, one of the country’s founding fathers is back, receiving top billing at President Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment […]
Investigators believe ‘Pillowcase Rapist’ possibly in custody, report says
A Florida man has been arrested in a cold case 1983 rape — and law enforcement sources have told the Miami Herald that authorities believe he’s responsible for much more: a notorious string of 1980s South Florida assaults collectively known as the “Pillowcase Rapist” cases.
US teen Coco Gauff upsets defending Australian Open champ Osaka
Fifteen-year-old Gauff defeats Japanese third seed Naomi Osaka 6-3,6-4 to advance into the fourth round in Melbourne.
Central District police station evacuated after ‘minor explosion’ in computer room
A Chicago Fire Department hazardous materials crew responds to what police called a “minor explosionâ€� at the Central District Chicago police station, 1718 S. State St., on Jan. 24, 2020. | Sam Kelly/Sun-Times The “minor explosionâ€� occurred on the second floor of the station, 1718 S. State St., according to […]
We can’t survive new rent laws: A small-building landlord says reforms will lead to deterioration of housing stock
New York calls its new rent regulation law the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act. In reality, it will destabilize and wreck the state’s affordable housing market. I know because I’m the landlord of a small building, and the law will make it impossible for me and others like me […]
Community Heroes: Alan Mumbower helps kids with disabilities discover the great outdoors
“They get to get away, play and learn in the outdoors. It’s all about getting the kids outdoors and enjoying the camaraderie.”
PHOTOS: Southern Outdoors Unlimited Super Hunt for kids
The Clarion Ledger’s January Community Hero, Alan Mumbower of Madison, volunteers with others to help children with special needs enjoy the outdoors.
Community Hero gets special needs children into the great outdoors
Alan Mumbower of Madison, the Clarion Ledger’s January Community Hero, volunteers with special needs children to help them experience the outdoors.
The Grammys are Sunday night. These 3 nominees have Mississippi ties
The 2020 Grammy Awards will be broadcast on CBS Sunday at 7 p.m.
More rent reform now, please: Keep going to give tenants additional protections
The housing reforms are working. Last June, Albany enacted historic legislation to undo decades of the real estate industry’s tight grip over New York’s housing market. Those bad old days saw the dwindling of our rent stabilization stock — by an estimated 1 million affordable units — and one reform…
Afternoon of a Pawnbroker
A visit to the flagship location of a company with 26 New York shops and 70,000 loans on the street.
New Order of Jedi trained in STEM at Annapolis school assembly
Georgetown East Elementary students learned about The Force on Thursday afternoon, except it was not taught by the Jedi Order. Instead, the Maryland Science Center held an assembly at the Annapolis school as part of its traveling science program.
For Haggis Purists in the U.S., the Law Is No Obstacle
A federal agency bans the sale of sheep lungs, a key ingredient for the distinctive Scottish dish. Haggis lovers have found ways around that.
Britain’s EU Journey: When Major got an opt-out from euro
LONDON (AP) – Britain officially leaves the European Union on Jan. 31 after a debilitating political period that has bitterly divided the nation since the 2016 Brexit referendum. Difficult negotiations setting out the new relationship between Britain and its European neighbors will continue throughout 2020. This series of …
BBC America comes to Mississippi to film what?: Fireflies star in documentary
This species is very special and only exists in a handful of places worldwide. Mississippi is one of them.
Democrats, striving for smoothly run caucuses, focus on educating volunteers
Las Vegas Sun As the February 22 presidential caucuses on inch closer, the party is amassing a slew of volunteers — for staffing sites on caucus day, registering voters and making calls, among other things. Read the rest of this story
Man accused of forcing his 13-year-old daughter to help deal drugs in Houston area
Phillip Ellis Cunningham Jr., 33, was charged with injury to a child and two counts of possession of a controlled substance.
Iran makes arrests in connection to downing of Ukrainian jet
Several people have been arrested in Iran over the downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane as Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned that those responsible would be punished.
Pistons looks for ways to integrate Jackson’s return, Rose’s minutes
Having Derrick Rose in the starting spot and Jackson as a second option provided coach Dwane Casey with a rarity this season.
China confirms 1st death outside epicenter of viral outbreak
BEIJING (AP) — China moved to lock down at least three cities with a combined population of more than 18 million in an unprecedented effort to contain the deadly new virus that has sickened hundreds of people and spread to other parts of the world during the busy Lunar New […]
Kentucky colleges, universities to seek funding increase
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky state colleges and universities will ask for their first funding increase since the 2007-08 budget, lawmakers were told. Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, said public colleges will seek a 6.2% increase next fiscal year and an 8.8% increase in the […]
Death sentence for former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf overturned
A court in Pakistan has overturned a death sentence handed to the country’s former President and military ruler, Pervez Musharraf, dismissing it as “unconstitutional.”
Report: Trevor Daley asks Red Wings for trade to Stanley Cup contender
Red Wings defenseman Trevor Daley has asked general manager Steve Yzerman to be traded to a Stanley Cup contender, according to NBC’s Pierre McGuire.
Disney closes Shanghai park as deadly coronavirus spreads
Disney is closing down its Shanghai resort over the lucrative Lunar New Year holiday, amid growing fears over the deadly Wuhan coronavirus.
Adam Schiff piles pressure on Republicans under fire
Senators are soon going to start seeing Adam Schiff in their sleep. The lead House impeachment manager is pressuring the handful of GOP jurors who are considering a vote to call witness and delay the acquittal that President Donald Trump craves from his impeachment trial.
No injuries after ‘minor explosion’ prompts Level 1 Hazmat inside Chicago police’s District 1 station
About 3:10 a.m., an explosion went off in the computer room on the second floor of the District 1 police station, 1718 S. State St., according to Chicago police.
From the US to Afghanistan: Rediscovering the mother who left me
Tracee Herbaugh’s mother, Sharon, abandoned her when she was born, pursuing a career from which she never returned.
‘Wouldn’t be able to sleep’: Tigers not surprised by harsh fallout from Astros’ scandal
Tigers culture of melding new-school technology with old-school ethics might serve as a deterrent to cheating.
Tennessee ends 2019 with record low unemployment rate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee officials say unemployment rates continue to sear near record low levels. The state Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced Thursday that the unemployment rate for December 2019 remained 3.3% for the second consecutive month. The unemployment level was same as the year before. …
China locks down more cities in unprecedented bid to contain virus
The deadly coronavirus has now sickened more than 800 people.
Video appears to show two missiles striking Ukrainian passenger plane over Iran
A newly released video appears to show two missiles striking Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 on January 8.
Govt preparing law to link Aadhaar to Voter ID
Union law ministry has been working on a Cabinet note to prepare a new law after considering the Election Commission’s proposal to give it statutory backing to collect the Aadhaar numbers of new applicants and existing voters to check multiple entries in the electoral rolls.
Coco Gauff stuns defending champion Naomi Osaka to reach Australian Open fourth round
Teenager Coco Gauff stunned defending champion Naomi Osaka with a 6-3 6-4 victory to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.
Driver, passenger arrested after 2 Chicago police officers hurt in Cragin crash
Two people were arrested after a crash with a Chicago police squad car that left two officers injured Jan. 23, 2020, in the 3300 block of North Laramie Avenue. | Sun-Times file photo A marked squad car was northbound in the 3300 block of North Laramie Avenue when it was […]
Al Avila: Tigers are still looking for outfield help, but Yasiel Puig not a fit
Al Avila said service time was not an issue for the eventual call-ups of prospects Casey Mize and Matt Manning.