NEW YORK – Kehinde Wiley was already well into his influential art career when his portrait of Barack Obama — arms crossed, perched on a chair amid brilliant foliage — was unveiled in 2018. But there’s no doubt it changed the artist’s life. Here’s one way he describes the shift: Now, should he ever show … Read more
There are double digit or more increases for several categories, including gun-related felonies. SAN ANTONIO — When the 12-year-old boy stood before the juvenile judge to learn his fate on a felony charge of making a terroristic threat at his school, his tiny fingers were laced behind his back and he was fidgeting. While trying … Read more
TOKYO – The head of a major Japanese boys-group talent agency has released a YouTube video apologizing for the sexual abuse allegedly perpetrated by her predecessor and promised to prevent a recurrence. Allegations against Johnny Kitagawa, a powerful figure in Japanese entertainment and the founder of Johnny & Associates, have been tossed around for more … Read more
DiNucci seemed to have reignited a potential NFL career with his play for the XFL’s Seattle Sea Dragons. DALLAS — Ben DiNucci, a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and most recently a star in the XFL, is making a return to the NFL. The 26-year-old’s talent agency, JL Sports, announced on Sunday afternoon that he has … Read more
Playing on Mother’s Day a little more than a year after losing his mom to cancer, Day ended his victory drought. MCKINNEY, Texas — Jason Day won his first PGA Tour event in five years Sunday, shooting 9-under 62 for a one-shot victory over Austin Eckroat and Si Woo Kim at the AT&T Byron Nelson. … Read more
A teen was heading home from work on his bicycle when he was hit and killed by a pickup truck on the South Side, according to San Antonio police. The driver responsible, 66-year-old Daniel Martinez, was arrested Saturday.
Several new movies infiltrated theaters nationwide this weekend, from a lighthearted trip to Italy with Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Diane Keaton and Mary Steenburgen to a Ben Affleck-fronted detective thriller. The two top spots were once again claimed by Marvel and Mario, however. In its second weekend, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” added $60.5 … Read more