
Michigan became coronavirus hotspot as variants rose and vigilance fell
Michigan has become the current national hotspot for COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations at a time when more than half the U.S. adult population has been vaccinated and other…

Rep. Chris Stewart: Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal – this veteran supports president’s decision. Here’s why
Critics of President Biden’s plan to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan need to answer an important question: Why do you believe that more time in the region will…

Indians players ‘free to make their own choices and decisions’ after pitcher’s anti-vaccine post, GM says
Cleveland Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said Monday he spoke with pitcher James Karinchak about his anti-coronavirus vaccine stance, and while he defended the player’s right to speak…

Texas court to hear appeal of Amber Guyger, ex-cop who killed neighbor
A Texas court is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday on overturning the conviction of a former Dallas police officer who was sentenced to prison for fatally shooting her…

Julio Jones trade is something ‘we have to weigh,’ Falcons GM says
Atlanta Falcons star Julio Jones could be the next big-name player to be traded during the offseason as the team addresses its salary cap situation before the start…

Minnesota first grader dies from coronavirus, Gov. Tim Walz says
A first-grader in Minnesota died after contracting the coronavirus, Gov. Tim Walz said on Monday.

Lawsuit against Michael Jackson brought by ‘Leaving Neverland’ subject Wade Robson tossed out by judge
A judge dismissed a lawsuit against Michael Jackson over sexual abuse allegations detailed in “Leaving Neverland.”

Ohtani wins for Angels in 2-way start like none since Ruth
That was quite a two-way Sho in a big league start like none since Babe Ruth a century ago.

Why Biden’s address to Congress is not a State of the Union speech
President Biden will appear Wednesday evening before a joint session of Congress to deliver an address, but unlike most times when a president participates in such an event,…

Posey hits 2-run homer, Giants pound Rockies in 12-0 rout
Giants manager Gabe Kapler typically stays after games for about an hour “picking things apart” from his club’s performance.