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6 books compete for nonfiction ‘winner of winners’ prize

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LONDON – Books that explore subjects from William Shakespeare and The Beatles to the lure of Mount Everest and life inside one of the world’s most secretive states are competing to be named the best-ever winner of Britain’s leading nonfiction book prize. The Baillie Gifford Prize is marking its 25th year with a Winner of … Read more

Chaim Topol, Israeli actor known for Fiddler’s Tevye, dies

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JERUSALEM – Chaim Topol, a leading Israeli actor who charmed generations of theatergoers and movie-watchers with his portrayal of Tevye, the long-suffering and charismatic milkman in “Fiddler on the Roof,” has died in Tel Aviv, Israeli leaders said Thursday. He was 87. The cause was not immediately released. Israeli leaders on Thursday tweeted their memories … Read more

Texas Tech basketball coach Mark Adams resigns after ‘racially insensitive comments’

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The school said Adams “referenced Bible verses about workers, teachers, parents, and slaves serving their masters” during a meeting with a player. LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech coach Mark Adams, who had been suspended recently for racially insensitive comments made toward one of his players, resigned shortly after the Red Raiders were eliminated from the … Read more

McCollum scores 32, Pelicans hold off Mavericks 113-106

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Dallas star guard Luka Doncic left in the third with a strained left thigh after scoring 15 points. DALLAS — CJ McCollum scored 13 of his 32 points in the final four minutes and the New Orleans Pelicans held off the Dallas Mavericks 113-106 on Wednesday night. McCollum’s compelling finish came after each team lost … Read more