Two men have been convicted of first-degree murder and kidnapping of Ray Wright whose whereabouts remain a mystery. Source
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Michael Jordan’s championship sneaker collection auctioned for $8 million
The six pairs of Air Jordan shoes were from the last games of the 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 and 1998 NBA Finals. Source
Dearborn mayor ramps up patrols near places of worship due to “inflammatory” op-ed
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud said in a social media post that the op-ed has “led to an alarming increase in bigoted and Islamophobic rhetoric online targeting the city.” Source
Previewing the 66th annual Grammy Awards
The red carpet is rolled out, the seating charts are set and final details are being worked out for music’s biggest night. And with a larger stage and a new color scheme, the 66th grammy awards show is all about the music. Danya Bacchus has a preview. Source
Popularity of flag football surges nationwide
Eight states added flag football as a varsity sport last year, and 22 other states now are considering similar action. The NFL is helping the game’s expansion with funding and a massive marketing push. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Protesters rally against illegal immigration at Texas southern border
Conservative protesters from around the U.S. joined a convoy which made its way to a small Texas border town this weekend. A rally was held Saturday near Eagle Pass, where there has been a standoff between federal and Texas authorities over border control. Jason Allen has more. Source
Israeli forces could expand ground assault into Rafah
Palestinians are bracing for the possibility that Israel could expand its military ground offensive into Rafah, considered the last safe zone in Gaza. Debora Patta has more. Source
California braces for dangerous winter storm
Californians are rushing to prepare for a dangerous atmospheric river that could drop rain non-stop for days. Several communities are under mandatory evacuation orders, and Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in several counties. Elise Preston has the latest. Source
Dozens killed in Chile wildfires
Dozens of people have been killed in forest fires that have torn through central Chile, destroying hundreds of homes. Source
U.S., allies launch another round of strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
U.S. and U.K. military forces late Saturday night launched joint airstrikes on Iranian-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, officials announced. Christina Ruffini reports from Washington. Source