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Notre Dame football violates NCAA contact rules

Brian Kelly and the Notre Dame football team have been cited by the NCAA for recruiting violations. (Leader file photo) NOTRE DAME, Ind. — The National Collegiate Athletic Association and the University of Notre Dame announced Thursday morning that the football team had violated recruiting contact rules. Notre Dame, a former assistant coach and the NCAA enforcement staff agreed that the former coach had impermissible contact with a prospect when he met privately with the contact at his high school before July

Notre Dame football violates NCAA contact rules

Housing starts hit highest pace since 2006

Can industry jump-start economy? Outlook optimistic for 2021 Single-family housing starts ended 2020 on a high note, rising 12% in December to a 1.338 million unit pace – the highest pace since 2006, according to the Census Bureau. That’s up 27.8% from one year ago, a remarkable figure given the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, per industry officials. “2020 will go down, quite unexpectedly, as one of the best years for home builders in recent memory, and proof that great challenges — and

Housing starts hit highest pace since 2006

One arrested following bomb threat at Florida Capitol

One man is in custody after an overnight bomb threat shuttered the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee and forced employees to keep their distance. "Out of an abundance of caution, Florida’s Capitol is closed to employees until 9 a.m. today," the Florida Department of Law Enforcement wrote on Twitter Thursday. "A bomb threat was made re: Florida Capitol overnight. Capitol Complex has been swept by LE & explosive detecting K-9’s. No explosive devices were found & nothing suspicious identified." Mark Wayne Clark,

One arrested following bomb threat at Florida Capitol

Universal Patent Suggests Interactive Haunted House Attraction

Credit: Universal (background) Universal is always innovating its theme parks, whether it be creating immersive new lands such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter or updating older attractions to mesh with today’s jaw-dropping technology. Considering Universal Orlando has a third gate on the way, Epic Universe, taking a look at what attractions will find a home at the theme park is a great way to patiently wait for the park to come to fruition. Credit: Universal Orlando Unfortunately, Epic Universe is currently

Universal Patent Suggests Interactive Haunted House Attraction

Montana man arrested in connection with Capitol riot

Actions A photo of Muntzer's business in Dillon Posted at 10:31 AM, Jan 21, 2021 and last updated 2021-01-21 12:34:21-05 HELENA — Hank Muntzer of Dillon has been arrested following his travel and alleged entry into the U.S. Capitol during pro-Trump protests on January 6. Muntzer was arrested on Monday by police in Dillon on a federal warrant. He was being held in the Missoula County Detention Center as of Thursday morning. Muntzer told the Dillon Tribune on January 13 that he went inside the U.S. Capitol

Montana man arrested in connection with Capitol riot

UFC 257 odds, picks: MMA insider reveals picks for Poirier vs. McGregor 2

Mixed martial arts megastar Conor McGregor returns to the cage Saturday as he takes on former interim champion Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi. The main card from Fight Island is set for 10 p.m. ET and is headline by this much-awaited rematch. McGregor is a -320 favorite (risk $320 to win $100), while Poirier is offered at +260 in the latest William Hill Sportsbook odds for UFC 257. Before making any picks for UFC 256, you NEED to see the UFC predictions from SportsLine MMA expert Brandon

UFC 257 odds, picks: MMA insider reveals picks for Poirier vs. McGregor 2

Tamia And Debra Cox Slay ‘Count On Me’ By Whitney Houston And CeCe Winans

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty You have to have a special somethin somethin in your spirit to even want to cover anything sang be the late great Whitney Houston, but your lyrical anointing would have to be off the charts to stand flat footed and actually pull it off. Now imagine the dynamic duo of Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans belting out that classic hit from the Waiting To Exhale soundtrack ‘Count On Me’, who could possible cover that? It’s one thing to find someone to be Whitney then to find a CeCeWinans

Tamia And Debra Cox Slay ‘Count On Me’ By Whitney Houston And CeCe Winans

Not yet: Pelosi won't say when she'll send impeachment to the Senate

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters Thursday she hasn’t determined when to send to the Senate the article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump, leaving the matter hanging more than a week after the House passed it. “You’ll be the first to know,” Pelosi told reporters who asked her about the fate of the article that charges Trump with inciting an insurrection. The House impeached Trump on Jan. 13 by a vote of 232-197. While Pelosi has appointed a team of impeachment managers, she

Not yet: Pelosi won't say when she'll send impeachment to the Senate

Westborough High students adapt to hybrid model

Contributing Writer A socially distanced WHS classroom. Photo/submitted Westborough – Due to the pandemic, many Westborough High School (WHS) students are operating on a hybrid model schedule. These students are split into the Navy and Cardinal Cohorts. Each group goes into school twice a week and has two days of asynchronous learning, with virtual classes every Friday. As confusing as this schedule may sound, the Westborough High students have adapted quickly. Of course, this model has both positive and negative

Westborough High students adapt to hybrid model

One person dead, another injured in Thursday morning accident on interstate

One person is dead and another person injured after a Thursday morning crash in Richland. Richland police are investigating the accident that happened around 2:15 a.m. on Interstate-20. Police said two of the three passengers of a 2000 Ford F-150 were ejected from the truck in the crash. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other victim that was ejected was transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center with serious injuries. The third person inside the truck who was not ejected

One person dead, another injured in Thursday morning accident on interstate

Lil Wayne drops new song "Ain't Got Time" following Donald Trump pardon

Photos via Lil Wayne/Spotify, Donald Trump/Shealah Craighead via Wikimedia Commons On his final day in office, former President Donald Trump pardoned and gave clemency to 143 people including Lil Wayne. Now, the rapper is celebrating his last-minute Presidential pardon with the new song “” featuring Foushée. On Tuesday, reports emerged that Lil Wayne and Tiger King star Joe Exotic were on the list of final pardons Trump planned to make before Joe Biden‘s inauguration. Exotic’s team was so sure the Netflix

Lil Wayne drops new song

The Source |Kim Kardashian, Kanye West's Marital Issues to Reportedly Be Featured on 'KUWTK' Finale

There’s a famous saying on the Internet that goes, “the devil works hard but Kris Jenner works harder!” The infamous mom-ager knows exactly how to sell a storyline for their long-running series, Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Production for the series finale is underway and Page Six reports that fans will see Kim Kardashian’s marital issues with Kanye West unfold. The source said, “the Kardashians intend to go out with a bang. They’ve filmed Kim discussing her marriage problems. But everybody involved

The Source |Kim Kardashian, Kanye West's Marital Issues to Reportedly Be Featured on 'KUWTK' Finale

High West's A Midwinter's Night Dram is the PS5 of whiskeys

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High West's A Midwinter's Night Dram is the PS5 of whiskeys

MIAA moves 2021 basketball championships to campus sites

Championships have been moved this year from Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City. The MIAA announces Thursday that this year’s basketball conference tournaments will not be played at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City. All tournament games will be moved to campus sites. Release from MIAA: KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The MIAA has announced changes to the 2020-21 Men’s & Women’s post-season basketball championships, presented by Citizens Bank. Due to restrictions related to indoor events in Kansas City because

MIAA moves 2021 basketball championships to campus sites

Archaeologists unearth ancient coins lost during Crusader 'massacre' in the Holy Land

ARCHAEOLOGISTS excavating the ancient port city of Caesarea in Israel have uncovered a cache of ancient coins and gold dated to the 12th century AD. Experts believe the treasure may have belonged to the victims of a Crusader massacre. Archaeologists led by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) have uncovered a real-life buried treasure on the country's Mediterranean coast. Excavations and conservation work in the port city of Caesarea have revealed a cache of rare coins and a 900-year-old gold earring. Among

Archaeologists unearth ancient coins lost during Crusader 'massacre' in the Holy Land

'America Last,' Biden Signs Executive Action to rejoin Paris Climate Accord, Imposes Curbs on Oil Industry

President Biden, as one of his first moves in office Wednesday, announced the United States intends to reenter the Paris Agreement, the global pact to combat climate change that the Trump administration rejected. Biden’s action on the first day of his presidency represents a symbolic fulfillment of a core campaign promise, but it amounts to little substantively for now. His administration submitted a letter of intent to the United Nations on Wednesday for the U.S. to reenter the Paris Agreement, which was

'America Last,' Biden Signs Executive Action to rejoin Paris Climate Accord, Imposes Curbs on Oil Industry

The Latest: Predators using lottery to sell game tickets

A shot from Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) misses the net past Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (Andrew Nelles/The Tennessean via AP) (Andrew Nelles) The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Nashville Predators will use a lottery to sell a couple hundred tickets to season-ticket holders for games on Tuesday and Wednesday against the

The Latest: Predators using lottery to sell game tickets

Is Kelly Dodd Black? Real Housewives of Orange County star makes shocking claim at Season 15 reunion

Kelly Dodd says she is Black on the upcoming part two of the RHOC reunion. Pic credit: Bravo Kelly Dodd is no stranger to getting backlash for her remarks, but the most recent comment she made on the RHOC Season 15 reunion has left viewers with their jaws on the ground. In the preview for part two of The Real Housewives of Orange County reunion, Kelly is hearing feedback from her castmates. When Braunwyn Windham-Burke brought up the “drunk wives matter” hat, Dodd was ready to defend herself. After hearing

Is Kelly Dodd Black? Real Housewives of Orange County star makes shocking claim at Season 15 reunion

Report: Former Packers GM Ted Thompson dead at 68

Actions Edit User GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — Former Packers executive vice president, general manager and director of football operations Ted Thompson has died, according to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Packers reporter Tom Silverstein. Very sad news. Just heard from two sources that former #Packers GM Ted Thompson died last night. He had just turned 68 on Jan. 17. — Tom Silverstein (@TomSilverstein) January 21, 2021 Thompson served as Packers executive vice president, general manager and director of football operations

Report: Former Packers GM Ted Thompson dead at 68

AccuWeather Promotes Stephen Mummey to Senior Vice President, Digital Ad Revenue and Technology

Stephen Mummey’s success, considerable experience across AccuWeather’s various lines of business in driving growth and overall revenue goals led to rapid advancement. STATE COLLEGE, PA – AccuWeather today announced that Stephen Mummey has been named Senior Vice President (SVP), Digital Ad Revenue & Technology effective immediately. In this expanded role, Mummey will drive digital advertising at AccuWeather, encompassing technology, partnerships and operations, reporting to Steven R. Smith, AccuWeather

AccuWeather Promotes Stephen Mummey to Senior Vice President, Digital Ad Revenue and Technology