By Jermont Terry Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — In the dark of night, a suspected would-be thief began eyeing the pricey pieces inside a store on Jewelers Row downtown, and then smashed part of the door with a chain – only to be greeted by another shiny piece in
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TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania’s government joined the wave of European opposition to playing any sports games against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. The move was notable as Albania is among the few national teams in men’s soccer with games scheduled soon against Russia in official competitions. Albania is due to host Russia in
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Legal Sea Foods founder George Berkowitz died at 97 years old. Berkowitz, who previously lived in Lexington and Boston, died February 20 at a retirement community in Dedham. Berkowitz and his wife Harriet and had three children, including Roger Berkowitz, who
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Quynh Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — Thousands of South Floridians jumped on their bicycles Saturday as they participated in the annual Dolphins Challenge Cancer. The event celebrated its 12th anniversary this year. The DCC is a huge tri-county charity-cycling event featuring several different bike routes ranging from
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse, CNN Liverpool won the Carabao Cup after narrowly edging a dramatic penalty shootout. Following 120 minutes of pulsating action at Wembley Stadium, Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the decisive penalty after his Liverpool counterpart Caoimhin Kelleher had scored. There had been multiple goals ruled out during the game, with very little to
Continue ReadingBy Jack Guy, CNN The world’s largest plane, the Antonov AN-225, has been destroyed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials, generating alarm and sadness among the aviation world in which it occupies almost cult status. The enormous aircraft, named “Mriya,” or “dream” in Ukrainian, was parked at an airfield near Kyiv
Continue ReadingBy KIRAN DHILLON Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — A suspect has been arrested in connection to the death an East Harlem mother. The body of 35-year-old Nisaa Walcott was found in a plastic storage container in the Bronx on Friday, and now her cousin is charged with
Continue Reading WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Lorela Cubaj scored 18 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and had seven assists and No. 22 Georgia Tech ended a three-game losing streak with a 65-56 win over Wake Forest to close the regular season. Cubaj scored nine points in the fourth quarter, including the clinching free throws with 31.8 seconds to
Continue ReadingBy Alecia Reid Click here for updates on this story CAPE MAY, New Jersey (KYW) — Imagine you’re in the middle of dinner eating seafood and you bite into something worth more than the bill. That’s what happened to one couple down The Shore recently. “It’s like a once in a lifetime event,” Maria Spressler
Continue Reading HOUSTON (AP) — Fabian White Jr. had 21 points and nine rebounds and Josh Carlton added 19 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 14 Houston to a 75-61 win over SMU. Taze Moore chipped in 11 points, and Jamal Shead finished with 10 points and 11 assists for Houston. The Cougars had a 48-30
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A man from Pennsylvania had quite the catch while ice fishing in Westmoreland County. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission shared a picture of the massive fish caught by Daniel Salter, who is from St. Marys, Elk County. He caught
Continue Reading By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Scott McLaughlin got his first IndyCar Series victory in the season-opening race through the downtown streets of St. Petersburg, Florida. McLaughlin is the three-time Australian V8 Supercars champion but struggled as an IndyCar rookie last season. He has made qualifying a priority and
Continue Reading By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Langston Galloway scored 16 points and seven-time NBA All-Star Joe Johnson added 14 to lift the United States to an 89-67 win over Mexico in World Cup qualifying. The Americans avenged their lone loss of this qualifying round, routing the previously unbeaten Mexican team in a
Continue ReadingBy Theresa Waldrop, CNN Actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are promising to match every donation up to $1 million for refugees fleeing war in Ukraine, the couple said on social media. “In 48 hours, countless Ukrainians were forced to flee their homes to neighboring countries. They need protection. When you donate, we’ll match it
Continue Reading By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — FIFA has backed away from immediately expelling Russia from World Cup qualifying but said it remained an option, deciding instead the squad can play at neutral venues using the “RFU” acronym for the country’s football federation. The compromise was immediately rejected by Poland, which said
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police in Las Vegas are searching for suspects after 14 people were shot during a party at a Las Vegas hookah lounge. The search was still on Sunday, a day after one man died and two others were critically wounded in theshooting. Detectives believe two suspects exchanged gunfire and fled before
Continue Reading By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Tammy Abraham scored a penalty deep into stoppage time to end Roma’s winless run as the capital side scraped a 1-0 victory at 10-man Spezia in Serie A. Abraham’s penalty came in the ninth minute of injury time after Roma had hit the woodwork four times.
Continue Reading By BOBBY BANCROFT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — R.J. Cole scored 18 points and No. 21 UConn excelled from behind the arc to beat Georgetown 86-77. It was the school-record 18th straight loss for the Hoyas. Connecticut shot 11 of 20 on 3-pointers and improved to 21-7 overall. UConn matched its longest winning streak of
Continue Reading By The Associated Press American midfielder Luca de la Torre scored his first goal of the season to help Heracles beat Zwolle 2-0 in the Dutch Eredivisie. A 23-year-old from San Diego, de la Torre put Heracles ahead in the 19th minute when he chipped the ball over goalkeeper Kostas Lamprou from 23 yards. De
Continue Reading By The Associated Press American midfielder Luca de la Torre scored his first goal of the season to help Heracles beat Zwolle 2-0 in the Dutch Eredivisie. A 23-year-old from San Diego, de la Torre put Heracles ahead in the 19th minute when he chipped the ball over goalkeeper Kostas Lamprou from 23 yards. De
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