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UConn concludes a dominant run to its 2nd straight NCAA title, beating Zach Edey and Purdue 75-60

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The Huskies are the first team to win back-to-back national championships since the Florida Gators in 2006-07. This is the sixth national title in school history. GLENDALE, Ariz. — UConn delivered the latest of its suffocating basketball beatdowns Monday night, smothering Purdue for a 75-60 victory to become the first team since 2007 to capture … Read more

I-10 traffic was slow but moving as eclipse-watching crowds dispersed

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BOERNE, Texas – TxDOT was expecting traffic congestion following the eclipse. Laura Lopez says a lot of effort went into warning the public to expect delays. And with minimal problems reported on the highways, they’re grateful that drivers heeded the warning. “We really appreciate folks paying attention to the messaging,” Lopez said. A trip from … Read more

‘It could have gone a lot worse’: How a quick-thinking kidnapping victim helped police track her down

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A suspect is in custody and the victim was found unharmed, officials say. SAN ANTONIO — The City of Kirby confirmed that a kidnapping in progress has ended safely. According to officials, The Kirby Police Department was contacted by SAPD on Monday regarding a kidnapping in progress. The victim was able to provide vital information … Read more

Native American Tribes do their best to avoid seeing an eclipse | Here’s why

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For Alaynna Littlefeather, the sun is a father figure who provides harvest. She believes the sun dies and becomes reborn during the eclipse. BENTONVILLE, Ark. — While millions prepared to look at the sky for the Great American Eclipse, many others did all they could to avoid it. Some Native American Tribes don’t celebrate the … Read more