Jim Brown Appreciation: Remembering Hall of Fame running back’s lasting impact on and off field

One man. Many versions. CLEVELAND — Jim Brown was both extraordinary and extraordinarily complicated. One man. Many versions. His greatness on the football field is beyond reproach. For generations, Brown, who died Thursday night peacefully at his home in Los Angeles, has long been the standard of excellence for running backs, a freakish blend of … Read more

Venice Architectural Biennale gives overdue voice to long-silenced Africa

VENICE – Scottish-Ghanaian architect Lesley Lokko is giving a platform to voices that have long been silenced at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale, which opens Saturday, the first ever curated by an African, featuring a preponderance of work by Africans and the African diaspora. The 18th architectural Biennale, titled “The Laboratory of the Future,” explores … Read more

Man arrested on west side, ending hours-long standoff that began with assault call

Police at the scene said a 19-year-old man was refusing to come out of the home after he allegedly assaulted his mother. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police took a 19-year-old man into custody on unspecified charges around 10:45 p.m. Friday, ending a west-side standoff nearly eight hours after it began with an assault call.  … Read more