Actor Drake Bell found safe after being declared missing

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Jared “Drake” Bell, an actor best known as a star of the Nickelodeon television show “Drake & Josh,” was found safe on Thursday, hours after authorities in Florida said he was “missing and endangered.” Bell was in touch with police officers and wasn’t in danger, Daytona Beach Police Department spokesman Carrie … Read more

Astros end last call for beer, booze sales, joining other MLB teams after shorter games cut into profits

No more rushing to get a beer, cocktail or hot dog before the 8th inning at Minute Maid Park. The Astros will extend sales at some locations through the entire game. HOUSTON — There’s good news for Houston Astros fans who enjoy a cold beer or other adult beverage during ballgames.  The Astros announced Thursday … Read more

Rally driver Craig Breen dead at 33 after accident during pre-event test

The full circumstances surrounding the 33-year-old Irish driver’s death were not immediately released. MUNICH, Germany — Rally driver Craig Breen was killed in an accident Thursday during a test event ahead of a world championship race in Croatia, his team said. The full circumstances of the 33-year-old Irish driver’s death were not immediately clear. “Hyundai … Read more

Apparent hoax phone call leads to evacuations at San Antonio nursing school, SAPD says

Nursing students were seen evacuating the building as police asked them to come out holding their hands up as a precaution. SAN ANTONIO — An apparent hoax call led to a mass evacuation Thursday morning at a nursing school in San Antonio, police confirmed. Just after 10 a.m., San Antonio Police responded to the Galen … Read more