Washington has already spent two timeouts, the latest on a third-and-goal play. Commercial break before a big opportunity for the Huskies. Left is right for Penix In his already unusual sixth season of college football, Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting, threw for more than 4,600 yards for a … Read more
EAGLE PASS, Texas — Daniel Bermudez’s family had fled Venezuela and was headed to the U.S. to seek asylum when the freight train they were riding through Mexico was stopped by immigration officials. His wife tried to explain that her family had permission to go to the U.S. Instead, they flew her to Mexico’s southern … Read more
Cindy Morgan, the actor best known for playing Lacey Underall in “Caddyshack” and Lora/Yori in Disney’s original “Tron” film, has died. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s office in Florida confirmed the news to the Los Angeles Times, saying Morgan died of natural causes. Officials were not able to specify when she died. Morgan gained notoriety for … Read more
Audacy, the radio and podcast giant, said Sunday it filed plans for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas to reduce its debt. The restructuring agreement will allow Audacy to slash its total debt load by 80% to about $350 million from around $1.9 billion, the company said. “Over the past few years, we have strategically … Read more
BOSTON — A major winter storm bringing heavy snow and freezing rain to some communities spread across New England on Sunday, sending residents scurrying for their shovels and snowblowers to clear sidewalks and driveways. Winter storm warnings and watches were in effect throughout the Northeast, and icy roads made for hazardous travel as far south as North … Read more
Wayne LaPierre’s civil trial, slated to begin Monday in New York, still threatens to unravel the National Rifle Association despite his resignation from the powerful and prominent gun rights group. LaPierre, 74, had led the NRA for more than 30 years as the organization’s executive vice president. He announced his departure Friday as jury selection … Read more
DES MOINES, Iowa — Ahmir Jolliff dashed out of his home in Perry Thursday morning, eager to see his friends on the first day back to school after winter break. It was vintage Ahmir — known as “Smiley” around his house — an 11-year-old whirlwind of cheerful activity. He kept a trunk of toys unlocked … Read more
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been reinstated for NBA game play after an “indefinite” suspension that resulted in him missing 12 games. Joe Dumars, the NBA’s executive vice president in charge of basketball operations, made the announcement Saturday. “During the period of his suspension, which began on Dec. 14 and resulted in him … Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration said Saturday it will temporarily ground some Boeing 737 Max 9 airplanes used by U.S. airlines after a chunk of a wall appeared to have detached from an Alaska Airlines flight midair. The FAA said it will also ground 737 Max 9 planes that operate in U.S. territory. In total, the order … Read more
ESPN’s Pat McAfee problem is getting more complicated. On Friday, the host and former NFL punter publicly attacked longtime ESPN executive Norby Williamson, accusing him of “actively trying to sabotage” him by leaking information to reporters. The New York Post reported on McAfee’s relatively low ratings Thursday, noting “since the inception of McAfee’s show on ESPN … Read more