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DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married a long time. My in-laws have been a problem during my entire marriage. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: The strange neighbor walked in when I was home alone Advice | Dear Abby: I tracked …

BRENTWOOD — It took a full team effort for Dublin on Thursday night.  In front of a raucous crowd, No. 4 Dublin held the high-powered Liberty offense to just five points in the fourth quarter en route to a 65-47 …

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am 70 years old, and have had a cordial, if not close, relationship with my 58-year-old brother all our lives. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: A well-off volunteer took a gift card I put out …

Which indoor exercise bike is best? It can be difficult to find time to go to the gym, but indoor exercise bikes are an excellent option for exercising at home and achieving your health goals while saving the hassle and …

Today is Friday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2025. There are 313 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 21, 1965, civil rights activist Malcolm X, 39, was shot to death inside Harlem’s Audubon Ballroom in …

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Sagittarius. Happy Birthday for Friday, Feb. 21, 2025: You are instinctively trusting and endearing to others. Sometimes you hide behind a tough outer shell. …

Which indoor exercise bike is best? It can be difficult to find time to go to the gym, but indoor exercise bikes are an excellent option for exercising at home and achieving your health goals while saving the hassle and …

ANTIOCH — A 40-year-old man was arrested Thursday after he sped away from a traffic stop and crashed into an occupied residence in Antioch, according to authorities. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Emeryville: Suspect arrested in hit-and-run that …

CARONDELET: COUGARS READY FOR SRV RUBBER MATCH Third-seeded Carondelet’s junior point guard Sophia Ross did not mince words after her Cougars routed host No. 6 Salesian 83-55 in the first round of the North Coast Section Open Division playoffs.  The …

SANTA CLARA — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Thursday night in Santa Clara, according to authorities. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Suspect arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run of UC Berkeley professor Crashes and Disasters | Pedestrian …

Boys basketball Open Division Thursday’s opening round No. 1 De La Salle (25-4), bye No. 2 Salesian (25-2), bye No. 4 Dublin 65, No. 5 Liberty 47 No. 3 San Ramon Valley 77, No. 6 California 49 Wednesday’s semifinals No. …

Moon alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Sagittarius. Aries (March 21-April 19) A so-so day Tread lightly in discussions about politics, religion and racial issues, because you might come on a bit …

It’s speculation season around the NFL and the Kansas City Chiefs have several veteran free agents that could be packing their bags in a few weeks’ time. One of those potential departures could end up being starting safety and defensive …

BOSTON (AP) — Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States on Thursday night as the North American rivals turned what had been a …

BOSTON — Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States on Thursday night as the North American rivals turned what had been a tune-up …

The Chicago Police Board on Thursday voted to approve a settlement agreement and a six-month suspension for a lieutenant who was facing firing for allegedly shoving a flashlight between the buttocks of a handcuffed teen carjacking suspect in 2021. Last …

BOSTON — When they got around to playing the Canadian national anthem for the second time, there were no American fans left in the arena to boo. Instead, the Canadian team stood at the blue line, arm in arm, player …

Test Tribe’s Spicy CBD Ginger Shot While turmeric is today’s “rockstar rhizome,” that doesn’t mean ginger root is any less incredible. Indeed, you’ve probably seen dozens of hot ginger shots pop up in your supermarket’s fridge section recently. Anyone who …

The Nuggets’ win streak survived the threat of an All-Star break hangover. Its next obstacle is Luka Doncic in purple and yellow. Jamal Murray scored 34 points, and Denver held off the Hornets on Thursday night at Ball Arena, 129-115 …

NEW YORK – Billy Donovan has a slightly different path of how to prepare this team for the future. And it’s a stance that the Bulls coach will not compromise. “I think at some point you gotta be able to …

After spending nearly 29 years in prison for crimes he didn’t commit, Robert Johnson was released Thursday feeling “amazing” and looking forward to a home-cooked meal. He was 16 years old in 1996 when police took him from his grandmother’s …

A woman was stabbed to death Thursday night inside a home in Grand Crossing. The 33-year-old was in a residence about 7 p.m. in the 7100 block of South Eberhart Avenue when someone entered the home and stabbed her in …

Nick Martinelli had a game-high 18 points and Northwestern pulled away in the second half to beat host Ohio State 70-49 and snap a three-game losing streak. Ty Berry and K.J. Windham added 15 points each and Matthew Nicholson had …

An 11-year-old boy is in critical condition after being stabbed Thursday night in Grand Crossing. Officers responded about 8:10 p.m. to the 200 block of West 66th Street, where they found paramedics treating the boy for multiple stab wounds to …

Whenever the NASCAR Cup Series visits a drafting-style racetrack, underdog drivers are always one of the biggest storylines. Ahead of Sunday’s Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, here are underdogs to watch. Corey LaJoie, No. 01 Ford Mustang Dark …

The Minnesota Vikings are positioned to withstand losing Sam Darnold in free agency, and a new prediction calls for them to do just that. Darnold, 27, signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Vikings in free agency in 2024. …

The Dallas Cowboys are facing substantial change this offseason, with former offensive coordinator, Brian Schottenheimer, taking over from the departed Mike McCarthy as head coach. And with 8 starters set to hit free agency in March, the team will likely …

EMERYVILLE — A suspect was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian in critical condition Wednesday afternoon in Emeryville, according to authorities. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Berkeley man sues Kaiser Permanente, accuses medical assistant …

A Chicago firefighter was hospitalized Thursday night after battling a large blaze at a furniture store in Roseland. A mayday alert was issued during the fire at the building in the 11200 block of South Michigan Avenue, according to the …

LAS VEGAS — On MLK Day afternoon, Jeff Davis, his wife and daughter, along with three other couples and their kids, saw the Golden Knights play the Blues at T-Mobile Arena. Davis, the ace Circa Sports NHL oddsman, had an …

The Los Angeles Rams have roster needs to address beyond quarterback Matthew Stafford, who has dominated early offseason chatter. The Rams could also need help at linebacker, and Super Bowl champion Zack Baun of the Philadelphia Eagles could fit. Rams …

The Denver Broncos have tiers of roster needs, and head coach Sean Payton identified a “joker” as the No. 1 target. That position requires a top-notch receiving threat at running back or tight end, and Washington Commanders veteran Zach Ertz …

By Melanie Lidman, Mohammad Jahjouh and Wafaa Shurafa | Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel — The remains of two child hostages have been identified but another body released by Hamas was not the boys’ mother, the Israeli military said early …

By JOE REEDY ESPN’s coverage of Major League Baseball games — at least in its current form — will conclude at the end of the 2025 season. ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro informed MLB commissioner Rob Manfred Thursday morning that the …

Interstate 70 and U.S. 6 over Loveland Pass were closed for crashes and safety concerns Thursday night as another winter storm swept across Colorado. Eastbound I-70 is closed between exit 203 for east Frisco and exit 205 for Silverthorne for …

NEW YORK – It’s never a good thing when setbacks have become a regular part of a player’s development. Then again, very little has seemingly gone right when it comes to Bulls forward Patrick Williams. Prior to the game with …

Two people were wounded in a shooting Thursday at a car dealership in Chicago Lawn. About 6:30 p.m., a 50-year-old woman and a man, 20, were inside the business in the 7300 block of South Western Avenue when a gunman …

The Detroit Lions struggled to establish a consistent pass rush after star Aidan Hutchinson went down with a fractured leg in October, with no other player able to fill the void. The Lions could try to solve that problem in …

Amid a push by local leaders to conserve farmlands and open spaces in the Bay Area from future development, state senator David Cortese has introduced a bill that would shore up funding to preserve agricultural land throughout the state despite the …

The Trump administration has launched an investigation into California’s high-speed rail project — what could be the first step in clawing back the $4 billion promised by the Biden administration to build out the first section of the line, from …