Advocates, citing the children’s recent hospitalization, mounted an unsuccessful legal challenge to stop the deportation — which took place Tuesday Source
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
As coronavirus spreads, doctor says “be proactive” but don’t panic
The World Health Organization has called a meeting Wednesday to decide whether China’s coronavirus is a global health emergency. Source
Terry Jones, Monty Python star, dies at 77
Terry Jones, a founding member of Monty Python, died Tuesday night at the age of 77. He appeared in the comedy troupe’s TV series and movies, including “Life of Brian” and “Monty Python and The Holy Grail.” One of Jones’ most iconic lines was “He’s not the messiah, he’s a very naughty boy” in “Life of Brian.” Source
What is the coronavirus now blamed for 17 deaths in China?
The city of Wuhan, China, is racing to contain the spread of a deadly new strain of virus, and now there’s a confirmed case in the United States. Source
Impeachment live updates: Senate sets rules for trial on heated first day
Proceedings stretched into the early morning as Democrats failed in their efforts to have subpoenas issued for witnesses and documents. Source
Patrick Stewart talks stepping back into the “Star Trek” universe
Sir Patrick Stewart is returning as Captain Jean Luc Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” after nearly two decades. Stewart first played Picard in 1987, and continued for seven seasons and four movies. Stewart joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about his return in “Star-Trek: Picard,” airing on CBS All Access. Source
Walking the Tightrope of Working Class America
Pulitzer Prize-winning foreign correspondents Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn report on how decades of government policies have robbed the working class of the American Dream. Source
Brawl erupts at Kansas-Kansas State basketball game
A violent brawl erupted between in-state rivals at a college basketball game in Kansas Tuesday night. Benches were cleared and punches were thrown in the final seconds of the game between Kansas State and the University of Kansas. The chaos came after KU’s Silvio De Sousa blocked Kansas State’s Dajuan Gordon’s shot, sending him to the ground. Police officers and coaches from both teams ran to the court to break up the fight. Source
Derek Jeter elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Derek Jeter has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The former Yankees shortstop was not selected unanimously, like his former teammate Mariano Rivera. But, Jeter says he’s grateful he got the votes he did. Source
Monty Python star Terry Jones dies at 77
Jones, one of the original members of the renowned British comedy troupe, had been suffering from dementia. Source