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Chicago police question 2 ‘persons of interest’ in Jussie Smollett assault case
Chicago police say they have identified two “persons of interest” in the assault case involving Jussie Smollett, just hours after ABC’s “Good Morning America” aired an interview with the “Empire” actor in which he described his alleged attack. “After a meticulous investigation with the use of advance technology, interviews with...
3 men, alligator snagged in Pennsylvania drug bust
A drug bust in Coatesville took a surprising turn when police discovered a 3-foot-long alligator during the search of a home. Authorities also found heroin, crack cocaine, marijuana, more than $5,000 in cash, and drug packaging materials, a discovery that led to the arrests of three men. Irvin “Gotti” Hawkins,...
How bad is measles? Pediatrician who has seen it kill patients implores vaccinating
Measles is back. German measles and chickenpox will undoubtedly follow unless more people vaccinate their children. Some think they are “innocuous childhood diseases”, but if you had ever seen a child who was very sick with any of these vaccine-preventable diseases, you would know better. In 1977, I was a...
Nia Arrington: Young people advocate for safe, supportive schools
On Feb. 14, 2018, 17 people tragically lost their lives in a brutal massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. I was in school when it happened and saw tweets from students in the school. It was terrifying. In the days following, I was inspired by the...
Letter to the editor: Consumers want clarity on hospital costs
I read the article “Hospital price lists go public online” (Jan. 2, TribLIVE) on new hospital price transparency requirements with great interest. As a board member of Consumers for Quality Care (CQC), a coalition dedicated to patients and their right to affordable, high-quality health care, I champion any efforts to...
Letter to the editor: McConnell’s hatred, Trump’s promises
In reply to letter-writer Bob Jacobs (“Impeach Pelosi,” Jan. 29, TribLIVE): Buckle up, Buttercup: No matter how much you whine, stamp your feet or cry to the heavens, Nancy Pelosi will still be speaker of the house. Funny how you mention her hatred of Trump but so easily forget Mitch...
Letter to the editor: Mueller’s targets
I have a silly question to ask, and I’m not aware that a single member of the media has asked it: If Robert Mueller’s team is truly “investigating” Russian collusion, and is as fair and impartial as promoted, why is it only looking at one candidate and not both? Thomas...
Letter to the editor: Those who legalize abortion are evil
After reading about the abortion law in New York and the comments by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, it has become clear that the television media are more concerned about a picture of Northam wearing blackface than they are about the OK to abort babies. Any elected official who writes, votes...
Knicks rookie Kevin Knox has an entry for dunk of the year
It can be argued that the New York Knicks are the worst organization in all of sports. But Wednesday night, rookie Kevin Knox provided possibly the best play of the NBA season. The small forward caught a pass as he was cutting into the lane and hammered a monstrous dunk...
Review: ‘Happy Death Day 2U’ doesn’t learn from original’s mistakesVideo
The 2017 thriller “Happy Death Day” took a “Groundhog Day”-like concept — a young woman must relive the same day, over and over — and put it in service of a largely uninspired college-set horror movie. (Turns out the day in question is the day of the protagonist’s murder, which...
Review: ‘Isn’t It Romantic’ an ingenious parody of rom-com genre
The comic actress Rebel Wilson makes any movie better — and frequently steals the show. She did it in “Pitch Perfect,” among many other films in which she plays the second lead, with a combination of oddball line readings, out-of-left-field reactions and inspired slapstick. Finally, we can celebrate her elevation...
Review: ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ successfully melds human and machineVideo
Alita is just like a typical teenage girl. She loves chocolate, breaks curfew and crushes on a bad boy with floppy hair, a leather jacket and a motorcycle. But Alita isn’t typical in other ways. For one, she can slice apart a single falling tear with her ferocious battle sword....
Scrutiny, family woes pile pressure on pregnant Meghan
LONDON (AP) — When Meghan Markle became engaged to Prince Harry, the American TV star seemed to charm everyone she met. She and Harry toured Britain to adoring crowds, and she pledged to hit the ground running once she officially joined the royal circle. Britain’s rambunctious, royal-obsessed press praised her...
Valentine’s Day project at Poff Elementary shares kindness nationwide
A group of Hampton second- graders got to show the love to students at schools across the nation this past Valentine’s Day thanks to a new social media educational project led by their teacher. Marilyn Adams, a second-grade teacher at Poff Elementary, spearheaded an online Valentine’s Day project where her...
Beach house standoff
Adapted from a recent online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My wife and I have a beach house. When we bought it 12 years ago, we established one firm rule — no one could use it when we’re not there. And we’re very cautious about inviting relatives or friends to stay with...
13 suspects in gambling ring appear in North Huntingdon court
For more than half a century, law enforcement has tied Robert “Bobby I” Iannelli to illegal sports betting and numbers lotteries throughout Western Pennsylvania. Now 88, Iannelli, of Wexford, along with his son, Rodney “Rusty” Iannelli, 58, of Pittsburgh, is once again accused of heading a widespread gambling operation that...
When did reality TV become … nice?Video
Ever since “The Real World” debuted on MTV in 1992, reality TV has given us so much anger: Accusations. Betrayals. Brawls. Plenty of chardonnay in the face. By 2006, when “The Real Housewives” reared its triple-processed blond head, the Mean Reality TV genre had clawed its French Tips into America’s...
Suspect charged with murder in NYPD friendly fire death
NEW YORK — A robbery suspect with a long rap sheet and a habit of bizarre stunts was charged Wednesday with murder in the death of a New York City police detective struck by friendly fire while responding to a stick-up Tuesday night. Detective Brian Simonsen died after being hit...
High school scores, schedules for Feb. 13, 2019
High Schools Basketball Boys Thursday’s schedule District 8 City League Brashear at Allderdice, 3:15 p.m.; Carrick at Westinghouse, 3:15 p.m.; Obama Academy at Perry, 3:15 p.m. District 6 Nonsection Ligonier Valley at Bedford, 7:30 p.m. WPIAL playoffs Class 6A First round Feb. 19 schedule Penn-Trafford (14-8) vs. Peters Township (15-7)...
Eric Zorn: A call for supermarkets to stop selling National Enquirer
It’s immoral for stores to sell the National Enquirer. This has been true since long before the Florida-based supermarket tabloid began churning out poisonously and deliberately false propaganda during the 2016 presidential campaign season — “Hillary (Clinton): 6 months to live!”; “Bill (Clinton) caught in teen sex ring!”; “Hillary hitman...
Ford F-150 recalls 1.48 million pickups due to crash concern
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. is aware of at least five accidents involving the best-selling F-150 pickup caused by unintended downshifting into first gear, which can lead to loss of control and crashes. Ford issued a recall Wednesday for 1.48 million F-150s in North America for model years 2011-13, along...
Michael Avenatti accused of hiding millions of dollars from bankruptcy court
LOS ANGELES — Michael Avenatti hid millions of dollars from the court overseeing his law firm’s bankruptcy and used much of the money for personal compensation, a former partner alleges in new court records. The firm, Eagan Avenatti, was required by law to file monthly reports on its income and...
Report: 7 women claim singer Ryan Adams was inappropriate
NEW YORK — A New York Times report says seven women have claimed singer-songwriter Ryan Adams offered to help them with their music careers but then turned things sexual, and he sometimes became emotional and verbally abusive. In the story published Wednesday, a 20-year-old female musician said Adams, 44, had...
Judge finds Paul Manafort lied to investigators in Russia probe
WASHINGTON — Paul Manafort intentionally lied to investigators and a federal grand jury in the special counsel in the Russia probe, a judge ruled Wednesday. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson was another loss for the former Trump campaign chairman, who faces years in prison in two...
Vince Mercuri: Care for physical, emotional heart
I recall sitting in a health/science class in the early ’70s where the subject was caring for the heart. Topics included the typical instructions about height and weight , exercise, diet, heart-rate monitoring, blood pressure ranges, and overall health and wellness do’s and don’ts. The homework assignments involved tracking daily...
