Marisha Pessl’s ‘Darkly,’ her first novel in six years, to come out Nov. 12

NEW YORK – Marisha Pessl’s first novel in six years is a psychological thriller with the kinds of intricate clues and connections she has been known for since her acclaimed debut, “Special Topics in Calamity Physics.” On Wednesday, Delacorte Press announced that Pessl’s young adult novel, “Darkly,” will be published on Nov. 12. The story … Read more

Track and field becomes first sport to pay prize money at Olympics. Paris gold medalists get $50,000

The governing body of athletics said it was setting aside $2.4 million to pay the gold medalists across the 48 events on the track and field program. PARIS, France — Track and field is set to become the first sport to introduce prize money at the Olympics, with World Athletics saying Wednesday it would pay … Read more

Tow truck driver stopped at red light stabbed by man who walked up to his truck, police say

The driver was able to drive to a nearby H-E-B and call for help. SAN ANTONIO — Police are investigating a stabbing attack on a driver at a northwest side intersection that happened early Wednesday morning. San Antonio Police responded to the 9900 block of Wurzbach Road near I-10 for reports of a cutting. According … Read more