‘The heartbeat of the platoon’: U.S. Marine hit, killed by car on MacDill Air Force Base

Cpl. Jack Cody was part of the 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion of the Marine Corps Reserve Training Center. TAMPA, Fla. — Air Force officials have confirmed that a U.S. Marine was hit and killed in a car collision Wednesday at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. It happened just before 7:30 a.m. Cpl. Jack Cody was … Read more

Dick Vitale tears up on ACC Championship broadcast while talking about recent cancer battle

Vitale teared up as he looked into the camera while sitting between fellow announcers Dave O’Brien and Cory Alexander. CLEMSON, S.C. — Dick Vitale became emotional Saturday night while talking about his most recent cancer battle while announcing top-ranked Duke’s 73-62 victory over No. 13 Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship. The 85-year-old … Read more

‘All God’ | 80-year-old Georgia grandmother largely unhurt after tree crashes through bedroom

Kaley York, the woman’s graddaughter who lives next door, told 11Alive about the harrowing situation as their homes were badly damaged in the storms. PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. — (Editor’s note: This story originally reported the grandmother’s age as 81, family later clarified she’s turning 81 in a few days.) A granddaughter said Sunday morning it … Read more

Missouri woman found dead from possible electrocution near power lines in her backyard

The victim was 43-year-old Jennifer Brewington, according to the family. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A St. Louis County woman was found dead near power lines in her backyard early Saturday morning, the St. Louis County Police Department said in a statement. The department is investigating the death as a possible electrocution. The power lines … Read more

San Antonio Spurs 119, New Orleans Pelicans 115: What they said after the game

The San Antonio Spurs secured a 119-115 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, led by Devin Vassell’s 22 points. SAN ANTONIO — At home, the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-115. San Antonio outscored the Pelicans 32-27 to seal the win. Keldon Johnson scored 19 points, and Chris Paul had four points … Read more