‘Miss Peregrine’ author Ransom Riggs to launch new fantasy series, ‘Sunderworld’

NEW YORK – Ransom Riggs’ first new series since the million-selling “Miss Peregrine” books will launch this summer. “Sunderworld, Vol. 1 The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry” begins the adventures of a Los Angeles teen who, after his mother’s death, has some surreal encounters in his everyday life. Dutton Books for Young Readers, a Penguin … Read more

Man slashed in throat by suspect he allegedly caught ‘messing with’ his vehicle, police say

He told officers he heard someone outside of his home messing with his vehicle and went outside and confronted them. SAN ANTONIO — A man is in critical condition after getting his throat slashed by a suspect he allegedly caught messing with his vehicle outside of his home, police say. San Antonio Police were dispatched … Read more

Rangers’ Jon Gray holds Nationals to 3 singles over 8 innings in a 7-1 win

The Tuesday night victory ended the Nationals’ four-game winning streak. ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers starter Jon Gray just kept getting the sign from catcher Jonah Heim and filling the strike zone with heaters, sliders and a few changeups against the Washington Nationals. Gray retired 22 of the last 23 batters he faced while allowing … Read more