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Still rockin': As a singer turns 80, the Christmas song she sang as a teen is a holiday staple
Read full article: Still rockin': As a singer turns 80, the Christmas song she sang as a teen is a holiday stapleBrenda Lee's memories of recording “Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree” are a little hazy now.
Nelly Korda stumbles again in 1st event since US Women's Open, shooting 76 in Meijer LPGA Classic
Read full article: Nelly Korda stumbles again in 1st event since US Women's Open, shooting 76 in Meijer LPGA ClassicNelly Korda stumbled again Thursday in her first event since missing the cut in the U.S. Women’s Open, dropping four strokes on the first three holes in a 4-over 76 at the windy Meijer LPGA Classic.
Massachusetts fugitive dubbed the 'bad breath rapist' captured in California after 16 years at large
Read full article: Massachusetts fugitive dubbed the 'bad breath rapist' captured in California after 16 years at largeAuthorities say a fugitive dubbed the “bad breath rapist” has been arrested in the San Francisco Bay Area more than 16 years after he fled following a conviction for sexually assaulting a coworker in Massachusetts.
How to watch: Douglas, Lee, Carey headline 2024 American Classic
Read full article: How to watch: Douglas, Lee, Carey headline 2024 American ClassicThe road to Paris will make a stop in Katy, Texas for the American Classic, as some of the nation’s top gymnasts, including Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas, Jade Carey and Suni Lee will hope to make a statement ahead of a busy summer competition schedule.
A Pittsburgh congressional race could test Democrats who have criticized Israel's handling of war
Read full article: A Pittsburgh congressional race could test Democrats who have criticized Israel's handling of warAn election this month in Pittsburgh and some of its suburbs is emerging as an early test of whether Israel’s war with Hamas poses political threats to progressive Democrats in Congress who've criticized the conflict.
Wisconsin voters approve ban on private money support for elections
Read full article: Wisconsin voters approve ban on private money support for electionsPrivate money to fund elections will be banned in Wisconsin after voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday put forward by Republicans in reaction to grants received in 2020 that were funded by donations from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Tennessee just became the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AI
Read full article: Tennessee just became the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AITennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed off on legislation designed to protect songwriters, performers and other music industry professionals against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence.
Captain of ship carrying Iranian-made missile components to remain behind bars pending trial
Read full article: Captain of ship carrying Iranian-made missile components to remain behind bars pending trialA Pakistani national who U.S. officials say was the captain of a ship carrying Iranian-made missile components to Houthi rebels in Yemen has been ordered to remain behind bars while he awaits trial on charges of attempting to smuggle a warhead and other weapons and lying to U.S. Coast Guard officers as they boarded the boat U.S. Central Command Navy forces, including Navy SEALs, boarded the vessel in the Arabian Sea the night of Jan. 11.
California’s Senate primary could fell two prominent Democrats and elevate Republican Steve Garvey
Read full article: California’s Senate primary could fell two prominent Democrats and elevate Republican Steve GarveyCalifornia’s Senate race was expected to be a three-way Democratic prizefight this year.
California Gov. Newsom will pick Feinstein’s replacement. He pledged in past to choose a Black woman
Read full article: California Gov. Newsom will pick Feinstein’s replacement. He pledged in past to choose a Black womanCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing pressure to appoint a replacement for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
Atlantic storm Lee delivers high winds and rain before forecasters call off all warnings
Read full article: Atlantic storm Lee delivers high winds and rain before forecasters call off all warningsAtlantic storm Lee made landfall at near-hurricane strength, bringing destructive winds, rough surf and torrential rains to New England and Maritime Canada.
Civil suit can continue against corrupt former deputy linked to death of Mississippi man
Read full article: Civil suit can continue against corrupt former deputy linked to death of Mississippi manA civil suit can continue against a former Mississippi deputy who pleaded guilty on Aug. 3 to torturing and shooting a Black man in the mouth.
Racist abuse by Mississippi officers reveals a culture of misconduct, residents say
Read full article: Racist abuse by Mississippi officers reveals a culture of misconduct, residents sayResidents of the Mississippi county where a rogue group of officers carried out a racist assault say a culture of corruption and violence exists within the sheriff’s office.
Defending champion Minjee Lee of Australia takes 3-shot lead into Founders Cup finale
Read full article: Defending champion Minjee Lee of Australia takes 3-shot lead into Founders Cup finaleDefending champion Minjee Lee of Australia overcame an opening bogey for a 5-under 67 and a three-stroke lead Saturday, heading in the final round of the Founders Cup.
Ohio toxic train derailment upends school baseball, track
Read full article: Ohio toxic train derailment upends school baseball, trackAs spring sports get underway at East Palestine High School in Ohio, organizers are trying to create normalcy for student-athletes while cleanup from the February train derailment and toxic chemical burn continues just over a mile away.
Dr. Pimple Popper clears up some myths about acne
Read full article: Dr. Pimple Popper clears up some myths about acneShe may be one of the most recognized doctors when it comes to caring for your skin and those pesky pimples. Now Dr. Sandra Lee (aka Dr. Pimple Popper), is on a new mission to bust the myths about acne.
Two swing House seats in spotlight in battleground of Nevada
Read full article: Two swing House seats in spotlight in battleground of NevadaTwo of Nevada’s four U.S. House races will be in the swing-seat spotlight Nov. 8 as Democratic incumbents Susie Lee and Steven Horsford seek reelection in the western battleground state.
Minjee Lee hangs on, wins LPGA Founders Cup over Thompson
Read full article: Minjee Lee hangs on, wins LPGA Founders Cup over ThompsonLPGA scoring leader Minjee Lee made her only three birdies on the back nine and captured the Cognizant Founders Cup by two shots over Lexi Thompson for her first win of the year.
Minjee Lee takes 1-shot lead into last round of Founders Cup
Read full article: Minjee Lee takes 1-shot lead into last round of Founders CupMinjee Lee had an eagle-birdie run on the back nine and took a one-shot lead over Madelene Sagstrom Saturday, heading into the final round of the Cognizant Founders Cup.
News publisher Lee faces renewed pressure from hedge funds
Read full article: News publisher Lee faces renewed pressure from hedge fundsNewspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is facing renewed pressure from a hedge fund to speed up its transition to digital publishing and consider adding new digital-savvy leaders to its board.
Top-seeded NC State women beat Kansas State, reach Sweet 16
Read full article: Top-seeded NC State women beat Kansas State, reach Sweet 16Kayla Jones scored 18 points to help top-seeded North Carolina State beat Kansas State 89-57 in Monday’s second round of the NCAA Tournament, earning a fourth straight trip to the Sweet 16.
Lee Enterprises directors reelected despite hedge fund fight
Read full article: Lee Enterprises directors reelected despite hedge fund fightThree directors at newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises have been reelected over the objections of the hedge fund that has been trying to buy the company since last fall.
Judge backs Lee Enterprises rejection of hedge fund nominees
Read full article: Judge backs Lee Enterprises rejection of hedge fund nomineesLee Enterprises effort to repel a hostile takeover got a boost this week when a judge ruled the newspaper publisher could ignore two director nominations from the Alden Global Capital hedge fund.
Alden hedge fund appeals to investors in news publisher Lee
Read full article: Alden hedge fund appeals to investors in news publisher LeeThe Alden Global Capital hedge fund is sending its own appeal to shareholders of newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises as part of its campaign to acquire the company.
Lee Enterprises rejects takeover bid from Alden hedge fund
Read full article: Lee Enterprises rejects takeover bid from Alden hedge fundNewspaper publisher Lee Enterprises has rejected a takeover offer from the Alden Global Capital hedge fund that is one of the largest newspaper owners in the country with a reputation for intense cost cuts and layoffs.
Hedge fund Alden in hunt for another big newspaper chain
Read full article: Hedge fund Alden in hunt for another big newspaper chainHedge fund Alden Global Capital, one of the country’s largest newspaper owners with a reputation for intense cost cuts and layoffs, has offered to buy the local newspaper chain Lee Enterprises for about $141 million.
WATCH: Suni Lee’s family the moment she clinched the all-around gold
Read full article: WATCH: Suni Lee’s family the moment she clinched the all-around goldSee (and hear) Suni Lee’s family’s uproarious reaction to her gold medal victory in the women’s gymnastics all-around at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Asian American health workers fight virus and racist attacks
Read full article: Asian American health workers fight virus and racist attacksHealth care workers of Asian and Pacific Islander descent say they have been subjected to racial slurs and sometimes physical attacks amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Police investigate ‘suspicious’ death in Canton Township subdivision
Read full article: Police investigate ‘suspicious’ death in Canton Township subdivisionCANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police are investigating what is being called a suspicious death that happened inside a Canton Township subdivision. Officers received a call at 7:45 a.m. Monday about an unresponsive person at a home on Kimberly Drive. I feel sorry about that. Original Story: Police questioning person of interest after woman’s ‘suspicious’ death in Canton TownshipPolice have taken one person into custody. I feel sorry about that,” he said.
Inauguration fashion: Purple, pearls, American designers
Read full article: Inauguration fashion: Purple, pearls, American designers(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool)Joe Biden and Kamala Harris showcased American designers at their inauguration Wednesday, and Harris gave a nod to women's suffrage, Shirley Chisholm and her beloved sorority in pearls and purple. Pearls had a strong fashion showing, in line with a social media campaign that had inauguration watchers donning strands in support and celebration of Harris. “If there’s a message to be taken from today’s inauguration fashion, it’s that those who attended are signaling faith in unity and bipartisanship, as well as restoring truth and trust,” Torgerson said. Another inauguration fashion star on Twitter was Nikolas Ajagu, the husband of Harris' niece, Meena Harris. It was updated on January 21, 2021, to correct the fact that Meena Harris is Vice President Kamala Harris’ niece, not her sister.
Give your floors the makeover they deserve
Read full article: Give your floors the makeover they deserveThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. Vinyl flooring has really stepped up its game, and can beautifully mimic the look of real wood, including coming in unique design patterns, like herringbone. Having waterproof flooring allows you to clean up messes from kids and pets easily, making your life more worry-free. Independent Carpet One has waterproof flooring available in vinyl, laminate, carpet, and even real wood. Currently, Independent Carpet One has one of the biggest sales of the year happening.
Mirim Lee wins a stunner in a playoff at the ANA Inspiration
Read full article: Mirim Lee wins a stunner in a playoff at the ANA InspirationChiu)RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – Mirim Lee chipped in three times Sunday, the last one for eagle on the final hole that got her into a three-way playoff at the ANA Inspiration that she won on the first extra hole with a birdie. Her birdie putt missed on the left side. Lee hit 5-wood just over the back of the putting surface, chipped to 5 feet and made the winner. The Canadian took her only lead on the 12th hole when Korda made bogey, and it didn't last long. Henderson's 8-foot birdie putt curled in the left side of the cup on No.
'Mighty mice' stay musclebound in space, boon for astronauts
Read full article: 'Mighty mice' stay musclebound in space, boon for astronautsBut the eight genetically engineered mighty mice launched with double the muscle maintained their bulk. Their muscles appeared to be comparable to similar mighty mice that stayed behind at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. In addition, eight normal mice that received mighty mouse treatment in space returned to Earth with dramatically bigger muscles. His next step: possibly sending more mighty mice to the space station for an even longer stay. Three NASA astronauts looked after the space mice, performing body scans and injections: Christina Koch and Jessica Meir, who performed the first all-female spacewalk last fall, and Andrew Morgan.
Man accused of shooting Chicago officer charged
Read full article: Man accused of shooting Chicago officer chargedAlexRaths /iStockphoto.com(CNN) - The man who allegedly shot a Chicago police officer on Saturday has been charged with four counts of attempted murder in that shooting as well as the shooting of a young girl last week, police said. The 40-year-old officer with the department's fugitive apprehension unit was part of a team trying to arrest Blackman in connection with a separate shooting, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said. After Blackman's arrest, Guglielmi posted photos of a pistol recovered from the scene. "He posed a clear and present danger to the people of Chicago," Guglielmi said. Police say Blackman shot a woman Wednesday morning in the city's Fulton River District while he was riding a bicycle.
Captain Lee and Kate from Bravo's 'Below Deck' to host cruise next year
Read full article: Captain Lee and Kate from Bravo's 'Below Deck' to host cruise next yearRosbach and Chastain will be on deck to have fun with you on the cruise, and that includes meet and greets, book signings, themed parties (anyone who watched "Below Deck" knows Captain Lee loves a themed party), trivia and so much more. We have the best fans in the world and I am excited to #GetOnDeck with them as we sail the Caribbean, Rosbach said in a news release. While you probably won't hear a "June, June, Hannah" call through the walkie-talkie on this cruise, you can expect to have so much fun. If you've never watched "Below Deck" before (seriously, what are you waiting for?) The cruise sets sail on June 14, 2020, for a six-night voyage.
Detroit Youth Choir coaches work hard to bring out the kids' best
Read full article: Detroit Youth Choir coaches work hard to bring out the kids' bestDETROIT - The Detroit Youth Choir has generated a lot of attention since its big golden buzzer moment on "America's Got Talent." "We all kind of pitch in and help each other as far as getting the kids together and preparing them," Lee said. It's hard work, but it's hard work the members want to put in. The 52 members of the Detroit Youth Choir are heading to Los Angeles to prepare for their next performance on "America's Got Talent." You can watch Nick Monacelli's full story on the Detroit Youth Choir above.
Detroit Youth Choir coaches work hard to bring out the kids' best
Read full article: Detroit Youth Choir coaches work hard to bring out the kids' bestDETROIT The Detroit Youth Choir has generated a lot of attention since its big golden buzzer moment on "America's Got Talent." "We all kind of pitch in and help each other as far as getting the kids together and preparing them," Lee said. It's hard work, but it's hard work the members want to put in. The 52 members of the Detroit Youth Choir are heading to Los Angeles to prepare for their next performance on "America's Got Talent." You can watch Nick Monacelli's full story on the Detroit Youth Choir above.
Michigan woman pleads guilty in adoption scheme
Read full article: Michigan woman pleads guilty in adoption schemeiStock/junialNEW HAVEN, Mich. - A southeastern Michigan woman has pleaded guilty to fraud in a scheme to collect more than $260,000 from couples who wanted to adopt children. Prosecutors said she sometimes matched more than one set of adoptive parents to a birth mother and also matched couples to phony birth mothers. Lee, for example, admits that in June 2018 she told a client that a birth mother named RaShaunda had been shot and killed and the baby had died. Lee made up this story because RaShaunda did not exist," according to a plea agreement signed by Lee. In another case, a couple traveled from Colorado last year but was told that an adoption suddenly had failed because the birth mother had backed out.
Tutoring program helps children across Detroit
Read full article: Tutoring program helps children across DetroitDETROIT Large class sizes and a lack of funding plague public schools across the country, and Detroit is no exception. Aretha Davis, Linda Lee and Zion Chapel Church in Detroit came up with a solution: a tutoring program. Word quickly spread, and Davis and Lee found themselves running a program for children across Detroit. Thanks to grants and donations from area organizations and a devoted retired Detroit Public Schools bus driver, the tutoring program meets every Saturday morning during the school year. Step by step, Davis, Lee and all the volunteers at Stepping Stones to Success are creating a community of learning in the heart of Detroit.
Bobby Lee Taylor charged with strangulation of Pontiac woman
Read full article: Bobby Lee Taylor charged with strangulation of Pontiac womanA 42-year-old Pontiac man who is accused of strangling a woman and leaving her body on the shore of Terry Lake is expected to be in court Tuesday for a preliminary exam.