Moravian missionaries named the Pennsylvania city of Bethlehem after the biblical birthplace of Jesus on Christmas Eve in 1741.

Fifty years ago, Philadelphia prison officials ended a medical testing program that had allowed a University of Pennsylvania researcher to conduct human testing on incarcerated people, many of them Black.

Texas running back CJ Baxter injured a knee in practice this week and will miss the 2024 season.

Brenden Rice already had plenty to prove as the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.

Vietnam aims to transform its rice sector, making it more resilient to climate change while also reducing its emissions of methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has surrendered to police on charges including aggravated assault after he and another driver of a speeding sports car allegedly caused a crash on a Dallas highway last month.

Angel Reese had 10 points and 19 rebounds, and third-seeded LSU overcame a feisty performance by No. 14 seed Rice for a 70-60 victory in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.

Tristan da Silva scored 20 points and Colorado won its first NCAA Tournament game in three years, wrapping up the First Four with a sloppy 60-53 win over Boise State.

Arsenal hammered West Ham 6-0 for its biggest ever Premier League away victory before United beat Aston Villa 2-1 in a huge result in the race for Champions League qualification.

Southern California and most of women’s college basketball has been captivated by the early season success of undefeated USC and its freshman phenom JuJu Watkins.

Michael Pratt threw for 263 yards and accounted for three touchdowns as No. 22 Tulane held on to defeat Rice 30-28 Saturday for its sixth straight win.

The UAW's national strike against Detroit's Big Three automakers has entered its second week as over 18,000 of the union's 146,000 autoworkers are striking, and that number could grow if progress is not made soon in talks.

After a routine win over Rice to start the season, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian lamented no one seemed to be talking about how good the No. 4 Longhorns’ defense could be.

Hoping to stave off inflationary pressures on a diet staple, the Indian government is banning exports of non-Basmati white rice varieties.

We’re busting the misconceptions about this alcoholic Japanese drink

A Metro Detroit artist is asking for the public's help Monday night in searching for a piece of her artwork. She was on the way home from a private viewing when it flew out of her dad's truck.

A Connecticut family is reeling from its latest ordeal because of gun violence.

Max Rice remembers the excitement he saw watching Northwestern win its first NCAA Tournament game six years ago.

These are not your average desserts.

Sir’Jabari Rice scored 19 of his game-high 24 points in the second half and overtime, and No. 6 Texas held off Oklahoma 85-53.

A year ago, President Joe Biden used his first State of the Union address to push top Democratic priorities that were sure to face a battle in the narrowly divided Congress — tough asks like an assault weapons ban.

Sir’Jabari Rice scored 21 points and Timmy Allen added 18 to send No. 10 Texas to a 76-71 win over No. 11 Baylor.

Police are investigating the death of a 35-year-old man who was struck by a train in Ypsilanti.

A 60-year-old Bloomfield Hills woman is facing charges linked to auto insurance fraud allegations.

It’s time to take note when even Declan Rice admits a mid-season World Cup is proving physically challenging, The workhorse England midfielder said he was feeling the strain after playing three games already in Qatar with a match against Senegal in the round of 16 coming up Sunday.

The first ever African American to be sponsored by a major ski resort is back home in Metro Detroit after competing in his very first World Cup.

Cloned key fobs, high-powered Hellcats and thieves daring police and risking arrest are part of a trend in which vehicles are being stolen from factory lots and dealer showrooms only to be later sold on the street for tens of thousands of dollars less than their worth.

Cloned key fobs, high-powered Hellcats and thieves daring police and risking arrest are part of a trend in which vehicles are being stolen from factory lots and dealer showrooms only to be later sold on the street for tens of thousands of dollars less than their worth.

More than 100,000 people have been evacuated to safer areas as heavy rains bring flood risks to a region of southwest China that was devastated by heat and drought for most of the summer.

The Denver Broncos' new ownership group is the league's most diverse, with four of the six members either female or minorities.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has been added to the new Broncos ownership group.

Michigan lawmakers have approved a state budget that increases money for education but delayed a decision on how to cut taxes, unable to yet bridge disagreement between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican legislative leaders.

On this Tasty Tuesday, we're exploring the authentic flavors served up at Couscous Cuisine: A Metro Detroit food truck specializing in couscous, crepes and more.

Negotiations that led to the executive order on race and policing signed last week by President Joe Biden had been in danger of breaking down.

Two lifelong Republicans representing neighboring congressional districts in South Carolina are unlikely players in the fierce debate over the future of their party.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed budget is being presented Wednesday morning to state lawmakers in Lansing.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her budget proposal on Wednesday (Feb. 9). Local 4 learned it will include more than $2 billion for an educator incentive program.

Police say a Michigan woman went to her ex-boyfriend’s Detroit home this week, fired shots into the house, shot at him when he walked outside and then returned for another round of gunfire while police were at the scene investigating.

U.S. Rep. Tom Rice says that he hopes his vote this year to impeach President Donald Trump won’t be enough to overshadow his other accomplishments as he seeks a sixth term.

Six schools from Conference USA want to join the American Athletic Conference and are expected to be accepted by the end of the week.

It’s not every day that you turn 100, and World War II veteran Tom Rice wanted to make sure his 100th birthday was unforgettable.

Pennsylvania’s high court has dealt a blow to victims of child sexual abuse who are trying to revive their otherwise outdated claims.

This inflatable water park on water is ready to help you cool off this summer

Dicky Maegle, the Rice running back tackled in the 1954 Cotton Bowl by an Alabama player who came off the bench, has died.

The family of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, who was fatally shot by Cleveland police in 2014, is asking the Justice Department to reopen the case into his death after it was closed near the end of the Trump administration.

South Carolina is increasing the allowed attendance for the team’s spring football game later this month from 9,000 to 15,000.

A driver intentionally crashed a vehicle into the center median along eastbound I-696 near Dequindre Road, blocking traffic for several hours Wednesday morning, Michigan State Police said. A second vehicle struck that pole, police said, and then a third vehicle struck the initial vehicle that crashed. AdTestifying in front of a joint committee of the state Legislature, state superintendent Dr. Michael Rice advocated for increasing the number of required school days, which currently stands at 180 days. AP: The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t want the Super Bowl to turn into a super spreader. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 64,800 on Monday -- near the lowest it’s been since November.

LANSING, Mich. – Testifying in front of a joint committee of the state Legislature, state superintendent Dr. Michael Rice advocated for increasing the number of required school days, which currently stands at 180 days. We’re gonna have to make sure we extend the time for the purpose of competency and ensure our children are on the right level,” said Detroit school board member Sherry Gay-Dagnogo. Michigan health department launches program offering weekly COVID testing to educatorsThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) said it is moving forward with offering a voluntary COVID-19 testing program to educators. Officials said the MI Safe Schools Testing Program, which began Tuesday, will provide weekly tests for educators at private and public schools. Gretchen Whitmer pushed for schools to resume in-person learning by March 1.

(AP Photo/John Locher)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___As an extra precaution, Rice is delaying its upcoming home-and-home men’s basketball series with North Texas by one day. Friday’s game is at Rice and will not be open to the public in accordance with the university’s COVID-19 mitigation policies. The development comes a day after the Riveters were not allowed to play their game against the Buffalo Beauts. This provides teams a two-day break as there were no games scheduled for Friday. ___The Vegas Golden Knights’ game against the St. Louis Blues scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan requested on Monday that standardized testing be waived for the 2020-2021 school year, after a school year marked with instruction inconsistency and difficulty due to the coronavirus pandemic. Last March, as virus cases grew and schools moved online, then-U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos allowed Michigan to waive standardized testing for the 2019-2020 school year. Near the end of her tenure, as waivers were being requested again, she told chief state school officers in a letter that standardized testing is expected for the 2020-2021 school year. The Michigan Education Association, which represents about 120,000 teachers and other education professionals, supports waiving standardized testing. “Amidst this pandemic, we simply cannot waste valuable learning time on high-stakes standardized testing," Herbart said.

Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron waits to receive his COVID-19 vaccination on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. Aaron and others received their vaccinations in an effort to highlight the importance of getting vaccinated for Black Americans who might be hesitant to do so. (AP Photo/Ron Harris)ATLANTA – Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, former U.N. Ambassador and civil rights leader Andrew Young and former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Louis Sullivan got vaccinated against COVID-19 in Georgia on Tuesday, hoping to send a message to Black Americans that the shots are safe. Getting vaccinated “makes me feel wonderful," Aaron told The Associated Press.

Tables at Blue LLama Jazz Club sit right up against the stage for unobstructed views of entertainment. Photo | Sarah M. ParletteANN ARBOR, Mich. – Blue LLama Jazz Club is temporarily closing its doors and going on hiatus for the foreseeable futureIn a message from proprietor Don Hicks and Blue LLama Jazz Club senior management on Monday afternoon, the restaurant/ jazz venue announced that it and its sister concepts were going on a break for a few months. Thanks to your support, you’ve made the Blue LLama one of the brightest stars in the sheltering indigo sky of jazz venues. Ann Arbor is a major destination for jazz artists again” Blue LLama leadership said in a message on the business’s website. Blue LLama Jazz Club is at 314 S. Main St.To our dear Blue LLama guests, musicians, friends, family, and all those with whom we’ve shared drinks, bites, jams and... Posted by Blue LLama Jazz Club on Monday, December 28, 2020Read the full message below:

Sometimes the most unexpected things can help out in ways you didn’t even know it could. She discovered that you can use uncooked rice to help clean your home and even provide a little comfort when you are in pain. Here are three ways she was able to use rice around the house. First, she cleaned a coffee pot carafe with a cup of rice and a cup of water. Watch the video above to see how she made rice work around the house.

Four weeks later, filly Swiss Skydiver challenged and beat Authentic in the Preakness. The Triple Crown races run out of order and later in the year produced three different winners and quite the competition for 3-year-old horse of the year. said NBC Sports analyst Kenny Rice, one of the few people to witness all three 2020 Triple Crown races in person. “We can look at both races, I suppose,” McPeek said after Swiss Skydiver won the Preakness. “We got to see most of the good 3- year-olds still in training run in the Triple Crown races.

Alter, Charles M. Rice, and Michael Houghton who jointly won the Nobel Prize for medicine on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, for their discovery of the hepatitis C virus. “For the first time in history, the disease can now be cured, raising hopes of eradicating hepatitis C virus from the world,” the Nobel Committee said in announcing the prize in Stockholm. Without such treatment, the virus can lead to permanent scarring of the liver, liver cancer or the need for a transplant. Later, Rice developed lab tools and methods that confirmed the hepatitis C virus could cause liver disease in chimpanzees and humans, directly contributing knowledge that led to tests and treatments. Hepatitis C drugs were around $40,000 when they first came out less than a decade ago.

Michigan officials are alarmed by the possible upcoming changes to the school lunch program that has provided food for children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Changes to the program are raising alarm bells for some Michigan officials. Sen. Debbie Stabenow said the U.S. Department of Agriculture did a fantastic job last spring by getting food to needy children. This is going to have a very harmful effect on our children and families who are already struggling during the pandemic, Rice said. Stabenow said she hopes the changes arent linked to President Donald Trumps desire to send children back to the classroom.

Musicians and fans alike are criticizing country artists like Janson and Rice who performed at outdoor concerts this weekend where social media pictures showed large crowds without masks. Rice performed in front of a large crowd in Tennessee and Janson performed at an outdoor festival in Idaho. (AP Photo)NASHVILLE, Tenn. Fellow musicians and fans alike are criticizing country artists who performed at outdoor concerts this weekend where social media pictures showed large, tight crowds without masks, even as COVID-19 cases resurge in the United States. Country star Kelsea Ballerini called Rice selfish for risking people's health by playing in front of a large crowd. But the owner of the venue where Rice played said the concert was approved by both city and county officials.

But there are some other grocery store items that you should take note of -- items that will help get you through this time of social distancing, lockdowns and self-quarantine. Make sure you have the following:PastaWe all know that a box of pasta (it doesn’t matter if it’s spaghetti or penne) is always pretty cheap at the grocery store, and its shelf life is pretty long, too. These are inexpensive, quite filling and have a pretty long shelf life. In addition to the nostalgia, jars of peanut butter are pretty cheap at the grocery store, it has a decent shelf life and it’s a fantastic source of protein. Three recipes you should make:Mushroom zucchini frittata from Taste of HomeCountry-style scrambled eggs from Taste of HomeAvocado toast with a sunny-side egg from Skinny Taste

A Florida security guard dubbed the "miracle man" by hospital workers made a remarkable recovery after lying unconscious for seven hours in a brutally hot parking lot with fire ants marching across his face. Clifford Rice, 49, suffered a seizure last month at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium, according to St. Joseph's Hospital workers, who treated the man. After he was found, he was rushed to St. Joseph's, where medical professionals didn't expect him to recover. "I'm fortunate, very fortunate," Rice said. RELATED STORIESSearch Is On for Missing Girl Stepdad Says Was Taken While He Was Unconscious for a DayBoy, 11, Drags Unconscious Man From Bottom of Pool to Edge, Saving His Life: PoliceWoman, 27, Dies of the Flu After Boyfriend Finds Her Unconscious in Bathroom

"To see who Rice is, I go back and watch the Army game (a 14-7 season-opening loss). The Bears have won eight straight straight games in the series, outscoring Rice 108-27 in back-to-back wins in 2015 and 2016. Mims has at least one catch in 26 straight games. Baylor has won four straight games for the first time since a 6-0 start in 2016. PREDICTION: Baylor 44, Rice 17More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Sam Ehlinger #11 of the Texas Longhorns congratulates Keaontay Ingram #26 after a touchdown in the first half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Austin, Texas. Rice hasn't shown much ability to move the ball well in 2019 either, ranking 120th in FBS in total offense (282 yards per game). Tom Stewart, who threw for 14 touchdowns versus two interceptions last season at Harvard, finished the game in place of Green and passed for 185 yards and a score. Ehlinger has thrown 31 touchdowns versus three interceptions over his last 15 contests. PREDICTION: Texas 45, Rice 10More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Sam Hartman #10 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons hands the ball to Matt Colburn #22 during the first half against the Tulane Green Wave on August 30, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. We really just focus on our defense getting stops, Wake Forest senior linebacker Justin Strnad, whose interception in the final seconds sealed the victory, told reporters afterward. Wake Forest was penalized just once for 15 yards in the season opener. Wake Forest fifth-year senior WR Kendall Hinton became the first player in program history to score a touchdown in five different seasons, catching the game-winning touchdown with 1:08 to play. PREDICTION: Wake Forest 36, Rice 14More college football scoresMore college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Typically, high school athletes have spent half their life participating in their sport, but sophomore Jaden Rice is an exception. Winning the "Favorite Blocker" award in the 4Frenzy Fan Choice awards has been a great pleasure to Rice. Not only is Rice a great blocker, she also excels at making people laugh. She is a great player, however, she manages to make everything a little less serious. Congratulations to Jaden Rice on winning the title of 4Frenzy's Favorite Blocker!

Wild rice, actually an aquatic grain-like seed rather than a rice, grows in marshy bogs, lakes, and rivers. Wild rice is a favorite here in Minnesota where I live, especially around the holidays, when it is appreciated for its nutty flavor. In this soup the rice is paired with tart-sweet cranberries and sherry to add elegance. unsalted butter1 carrot, finely chopped1 celery stalk, finely chopped½ c. finely chopped onion3 tbsp. all-purpose flour3 c. vegetable stock1 ½ c. cooked wild rice½ c. dried cranberries1 c. milk or half-and-half2 tbsp.