The Michigan Corrections Department will pay $80 million to settle a lawsuit with ex-juvenile offenders who said they were sexually abused in prisons
Mia Michelle Lazowski is born
A daughter, Mia Michelle Lazowski, was born Jan. 23 at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Conn., to parents Heather (Lewis) and Eric Lazowski of Derby, Conn. Local relatives include grandparents Bill and Donna Lewis of Hillsborough and great-grandfather Bob Hardy of Stoddard.
Veronica Roth, other best-selling young adult authors now aiming for adult readers
After gaining millions of young readers for her “Divergent” fantasy series, Veronica Roth has a new novel coming out in April, “Chosen Ones,” that will be her first for adults and part of a wave of adult books this year from authors known for writing for younger audiences. | Houghton […]
White Sox manager Rick Renteria uses intel from upstairs, but lineups are all his
White Sox general manager Rick Hahn (left) and manager Rick Renteria share a light moment during spring training. (For Sun-Times/John Antonoff) Renteria plans to stick with more regular lineup in 2020 GLENDALE, Ariz. — For a third time in the first handful of Cactus League games, manager Rick Renteria on […]
Twenty-four Hillsboro-Deering DECA students head for Nashville
A talented Hillsboro-Deering DECA team had great success at the recent New Hampshire DECA 63rd Annual Career Development Conference. It was held Feb. 12 to 14, at the Hilton Doubletree in Manchester.Twenty-six team members attended this year’s competition. The team included: Chloe Braun, Emma Breed,…
Score a refurb Dyson V8 vacuum, on sale for one day only
There are only a few hours left to snag a Dyson at a discount. For Thursday only, Woot! is marking down a refurbished Dyson V8 Animal+ Cord-Free Vacuum to $189.99 — a rare deal on a coveted stick vac.
Ryan Newman reveals details about fiery Daytona 500 crash
In a statement, Newman wrote that he was fortunate to avoid any internal organ damage or broken bones.
If coronavirus spreads within the US, here’s how daily life might change
How could our daily lives change with the possible community spread of novel coronavirus in the United States? Schools, businesses, hospitals and first responders could all be impacted, according to the US CDC.
Letters: Step up and serve your metropolitan tax district; Keep the “RunRide” service; Don’t understand veterans’ support of President Trump (2/27/20)
Step up and serve your metropolitan tax district Friday, Feb. 28 is the deadline to submit the form to put your name on the ballot for the May election for your metropolitan district board — if you live in one. Why on earth should you care? Maybe because your metro […]
You must now work longer to afford a middle-class life
Americans “are not crazy” for feeling like they have to work harder to just to afford the basics. one expert says.
Utica police seek tips on theft of liquor, lobster
Police said the man left the store with about $300 in merchandise
The future of malls? Orchard Town Center offers goat yoga, roller disco pop-ups in old H&M space
Since it opened in 2008, Westminster’s Orchard Town Center has brought an AMC multiplex, REI store and J.C. Penny, among dozens of other retailers and restaurants, to 1.2 million square feet of outdoor mall space near Interstate 25 and 144th Avenue. And now, you can add goat yoga and roller disco to […]
A “mini-moon” the size of a car is orbiting the Earth
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk said the car-sized object was not the Tesla Roadster he launched into space in 2018, which is now orbiting the sun.
Police: Hospital worker arrested after sucking on patient’s toes
(WHDH) — A hospital worker was arrested after authorities say a patient caught him sucking on their toes late Monday night. Frantz Beldorin, 23, of Lee County, Florida, is facing a charge of battery on a person over the age of 65, WBBH-TV reported. The stunned patient at Gulf Coast […]
AJ Freund’s mother, JoAnn Cunningham, to be sentenced in April
Andrew “AJ” Freund was killed in April 2019. | National Center for Missing and Exploited Children She appeared for a hearing Thursday morning, when a judge ordered her sentencing for April 30, according to McHenry County court records. JoAnn Cunningham, who has pleaded guilty to the murder of her 5-year-old son […]
US companies fear coronavirus could kill half their China revenues
Nearly half of the companies in a new survey predict falling revenues if things don’t return to normal by May.
Indians emerge as fastest growing nationality for UK student visa applications
The UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that over 37,500 Indian students received a Tier 4 (Study) visa in 2019, which marks a 93 per cent increase from the previous year and the largest number of visas issued in the Tier 4 category to Indians over the last eight […]
Case filed against Kapil Mishra in Muzaffarpur court, hearing post Holi
Chief Judicial Magistrate Mukesh Kumar posted the matter for hearing on March 12, two days after Holi. In his petition, M Raju Nayyar, who claims to be a social worker and a resident of the Muzaffarpur town, said the BJP leader had allegedly made an inflammatory speech at a public […]
BJP leader deletes tweet saying party may be ‘compelled’ to play role in US polls
Savarkar was an inspiration to millions: Nadda
Describing Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar as a “visionary”, BJP president J P Nadda said he was an inspiration to millions of people.
Mamata to meet Shah; BJP says she’s making ‘futile attempts’ to save scam-tainted TMC leaders
The Trinamool Congress leadership was quick to return fire saying Banerjee attending the meeting was an attempt to maintain a working relationship with the Centre. Banerjee, who has been a bitter critic of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, National Population Register (NPR) and any nationwide National Register of Citizens (NRC), would […]
Afghanistan drawdown mustn’t precipitate a crisis, India tells US
India asks Pakistan to stop support to terrorists, pay attention to welfare of its own people
‘Before conclusions ..’: India slams UN rights body
India on Thursday “encouraged” the UN’s human rights body to develop a “better understanding and appreciation” of the freedoms and rights that are guaranteed and protected in a vibrant democracy like India before coming to any conclusions on issues like the amended citizenship law and the Kashmir issue.
Rocky Mountain National Park holds its spot as America’s third-busiest national park
Having broken its attendance record in 2019 for the fifth time in six years, Rocky Mountain National Park maintained its position as the third-busiest park in the system, according to figures released today by the National Park Service. Rocky, which attracted 4.67 million visitors last year, released its figures two […]
Vice President Pence to lead U.S. coronavirus response
President Trump appointed Vice President Mike Pence to oversee the U.S. response to the coronavirus. This comes as health officials warn Americans to prepare for the virus to spread in the U.S. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN AM with the latest.
Benefit set for Clinton father injured in house fire that killed his family
Bicycle Revolution located in Gluckstadt will host a fundraiser to benefit Jake Presley on Saturday at 1 p.m.
The 10 most common questions on the coronavirus answered
We use Google Trends to find out what you want to know about the new coronavirus.
Loughlin, Giannulli set for October trial in college scam
BOSTON (AP) — TV actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, will go on trial in October on charges that they bribed their daughters’ way into the University of Southern California, a federal judge said Thursday. The judge set the trial date a day after defense attorneys […]
‘Ebony Magazine and Lerone Bennett Jr.,’ Jill Wine-Banks’ memoir and 6 more books not to miss
Ebony and its late executive editor Lerone Bennett Jr. are the subjects of a new book that chronicles how they “shaped cultural perception of African American history.” | Sun-Times files Also: Colum McCann’s ‘Apeirogon,’ Mikki Kendall’s ‘Hood Feminism,’ Kathleen Kent’s ‘The Burn,’ Erik Larson’s ‘The Splendid and the Vile,’ Alexis […]
Trump signals break with Barr over FISA reauthorization
President Donald Trump weighed in early Thursday morning on the fraught effort to renew a set of expiring surveillance authorities, appearing to side with a group of conservative lawmakers whose ambitious plan for a near-term overhaul of the critical FBI tool is opposed by the attorney general and other Trump […]
What happens if you catch the new coronavirus?
Here’s what we know so far on what COVID-19 does to the human body in cases of infections and deaths.
Health expert tapped for coronavirus task force will report to Pence
Vice President Mike Pence’s office announced on Thursday that Ambassador Deborah Birx will serve as the White House’s “coronavirus response coordinator.”
Troy police seek tips in home invasions
The Troy police department needs help looking for those responsible for multiple home invasions
Top takeaways from CNN’s presidential town halls in South Carolina
Days before the South Carolina primary, presidential candidates faced questions from voters attending CNN town halls about the primary, their rivals, their policies and their past stances.
Daily police briefing 2-27: Domino’s delivery driver shot and killed
Police spokesman Sam Clemens said a Domino’s delivery driver was shot and killed after delivering a pizza on Wednesday night in Sioux Falls.
The West Londoner who lost everything recovering from 25 years of heroin addiction
Tim Sampey struggled with drug abuse that destroyed his life but through his miraculous recovery journey, he brought his community along too
96 brokers from LIV Sotheby’s International Realty recognized as top real estate professionals in Denver
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce that 96 luxury real estate brokers from the firm were recognized as Denver’s Top Real Estate Producers by 5280 Magazine based on their superior services and sales achievements from 2018. This year, 5280 Magazine identified and recognized outstanding real estate service providers […]
Supreme Court: Same sex couples should be allowed surrogacy
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Complicit: The Amazon Fires
As fires ravaged Brazil’s Amazon rainforest in the summer of 2019, concerned citizens, politicians and celebrities worldwide sounded alarms and urged Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to take immediate action. But Bolsonaro fired back, claiming his critics were spreading fake news to undermine Brazil’s economic progress. In this CBSN Originals documentary, […]
Coronavirus: Sick pay rules apply, says JD Wetherspoon pub chain
Under statutory sick pay rules, an employee is not paid for the first three days of absence.
What awaits Harvey Weinstein behind bars
Harvey Weinstein could face up to 29 years behind bars after he was convicted on Monday on two felony sex counts. The 67-year-old would normally be housed at New York City’s Rikers Island jail until sentencing, but officials reportedly may move him to a different facility for safety. “The City” […]
London mum on Universal Credit says she’s so poor she can’t afford to buy nappies for her baby
For families like this the benefit is just not enough
Legislature advances amended indoor vaping ban
An amendment carving out an exemption for vapor shops and other places where electronic cigarettes are sold, allowing customers to smoke in those retailers, was adopted on Wednesday.
Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire short in stature, big on confidence; does he fit Lions?
The Lions don’t have a glaring need at running back, but that doesn’t mean they wouldn’t consider an upgrade if the value was right.
MLB gets its 1st black umpire crew chief
Kerwin Danley became Major League Baseball’s first black umpire crew chief. | Rick Scuteri/AP Kerwin Danley is the first African American umpire crew chief in Major League Baseball on Thursday. Alfonso Marquez was also promoted, making him the second Hispanic crew chief in MLB history. NEW YORK — Kerwin Danley […]
Coronavirus quarantines could be “new normal” in U.S., medical expert says
“We’re going to see a significant increase in the number of cases” of coronavirus in the United States, says CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus. He joined CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers with more on the impact of the outbreak.
DoorDash quietly files IPO
DoorDash is valued at nearly $13 billion but has racked up massive losses.
N.H. Electric Co-op cuts power rate 26% due to warm winter
A warm winter that has reduced the cost of natural gas, the fuel that supplies half the region’s electricity, has allowed New Hampshire Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors to approve an unusual out-of-cycle reduction in rates: A 26% cut in its electricity supply rate.The reduction will result…
Police: Domino’s delivery driver shot and killed in Sioux Falls
A 30-year-old Domino’s delivery driver was shot and killed after he made a delivery in eastern Sioux Falls on Wednesday night, police say.