North Dakota lawmakers have appointed an Ojibwe woman as the state’s poet laureate, making her the first Native American to hold this position in the state and increasing attention to her expertise on the troubled history of Native American boarding schools. Denise Lajimodiere, a citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band in Belcourt, has written several … Read more
Three large pine trees fell near the course where spectators were watching. The second round was suspended for the rest of the day Friday. AUGUSTA, Ga. — Three towering pine trees fell near patrons as storms rolled through Augusta National on Friday, though nobody was hurt, and the second round of the Masters ground to … Read more
Florida deputies arrested a naked man on Friday morning after they say he broke into two homes, covered himself in oil and hopped into a pool before leaping onto a trampoline.
“We want to make sure professional basketball is front and center for Austin,” said Spurs’ Buford. SAN ANTONIO — The first San Antonio Spurs game in Austin is in the history books as the team not only got a thrilling win over the Blazers but gave Austin a taste of professional NBA basketball. The Spurs … Read more
A man who was the subject of a police standoff remains at large after police tossed tear gas into his home and couldn’t find him.
LONDON – Paul Cattermole, a member of early-2000s British pop group S Club 7, has died just weeks after the band announced a reunion tour. He was 46. The band and Cattermole’s family said Friday that “it is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son and brother Paul Cattermole.” … Read more
We got the full list of Texas Rangers walk-up songs — and we spoke with the guy who plays them. ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers opened the 2023 season with a 4-2 homestand, buoyed by an improved starting rotation, a near-flawless bullpen and a manager who knows a thing or two about winning baseball … Read more