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Pennsylvania Shooting Latest in Violence Against Hospital Workers
A man who took hostages in a Pennsylvania hospital during a shooting that killed a police officer and wounded five other people highlights the rising violence against U.S. healthcare workers and the challenge of protecting them. Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, 49, carried a pistol and zip ties into the intensive care unit at UPMC Memorial Hospital in…
Read MoreThe possible onside kick, kickoff rule changes the NFL is considering
The NFL will take a look at a number of kickoff rule changes this offseason after the league was happy with the way the new kickoff rule worked in its first season in 2024. Among the ideas that would be looked at are giving teams possession of the ball at the 35-yard line instead of…
Read MoreSean Manaea sought advice from idol Johan Santana as former ace made rare Mets camp appearance
PORT ST. LUCIE — Johan Santana has enjoyed coaching his son in jayvee baseball at a Florida prep school, but also looks forward to the day he might provide instruction at the professional level. The former Mets ace has been receiving a taste of that satisfaction this weekend at Clover Park, where he is serving…
Read MoreTigers’ A.J. Hinch impressed with Gleyber Torres’ willingness to be ‘coached hard’
TAMPA — The Tigers visited Steinbrenner Field on Sunday for the first time this spring, but did not bring any of their veterans, including Gleyber Torres. So the first Torres-Yankees revenge game will have to wait. But Tigers manager A.J. Hinch has been encouraged by what he has seen from Torres since the ex-Yankee signed…
Read MoreOldest mayor in the United States dies at 100 while serving second term in New Jersey
The oldest mayor in the United States died on Saturday night at the age of 100 while serving his second term in New Jersey. Tinton Falls Mayor Vito Perillo, born in 1924, served in the US Navy alongside his brother during World War II and worked as a civil engineer through his retirement. Still, he…
Read MoreSAG Awards 2025: Why Demi Moore Took a Long Pause in Her Acceptance Speech – E! Online
Heading into the big night in television and film, which was hosted by Kristen Bell for the second year in a row, Outstanding Performance by a Lead Female Actor wasn’t the only category to be stacked with impressive nominees. After all, Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Daniel Craig (Queer), Colman Domingo…
Read MoreTexas lottery commissioner resigns amid allegations against agency
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Clark E. Smith resigned from his position on the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) as the agency faces a sunset review and growing pressure from state lawmakers to ban lottery couriers from doing business in the Lone Star State. A spokesperson for the TLC confirmed Smith resigned on Feb. 21. The spokesperson did…
Read MoreSAG Awards 2025: Timothée Chalamet Deserves Another Trophy for This Shoutout to His Mom – E! Online
Timothée Chalamet Brought a Date to the SAG Awards 2025, But It Wasn’t Kylie Jenner The times they are a-changin’ at the 2025 SAG Awards. Timothée Chalamet won the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Motion Picture at the Feb. 23 ceremony, beating out The Brutalist‘s Adrien Brody, Conclave‘s Ralph Fiennes, Queer‘s Daniel Craig…
Read MoreFormer Ohio State defensive lineman Donovan Munger dead at 30
A former Ohio State defensive lineman Donovan Munger died at the age of 30, his mother announced last Thursday in a post on social media. The cause of death was not revealed, but Munger had dealt with blood clots during his football playing days, which cut his time on the field short. Ohio State Buckeyes…
Read MoreSAG Awards 2025: Here’s What Selena Gomez Mouthed While Accepting Only Murders in the Building Win – E! Online
SAG Awards 2025: Here’s What Selena Gomez Mouthed While Accepting Her Surprising Win Selena Gomez is only a winner in this building. The Wizards of Waverly Place alum was stunned as she accepted the 2025 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series and shared her shock with the crowd. After…
Read MoreSAG Awards 2025: How Colin Farrell Reacted After Jamie Lee Curtis Accused Him of Giving Her COVID – E! Online
Colin Farrell‘s 2025 SAG Awards win was possibly everything everywhere all at once. After all, Jamie Lee Curtis jokingly called him out onstage at the Feb. 23 ceremony, telling the crowd that the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series “goes to the man who gave me…
Read MoreNo. 16 Texas sweeps Ivy League opponent, faces former Big 12 rival in Vegas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Capped by a 4-1 win Sunday, No. 16 Texas swept Dartmouth in its first home series to move 5-1 this season. Texas pitching allowed three hits, striking out six Big Green hitters and giving up a first-inning run on a groundout. Freshman Dylan Volantis picked up the win in relief, pitching the…
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