Nation Feb 21 Detroit files its bankruptcy plan in federal court Detroit filed its bankruptcy strategy in federal court Friday morning. The comprehensive plan, drafted by state-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr, details how the city will restructure its $18 billion debt through cuts to pensions and creditors, and emerge from…
World Feb 20 UPDATE: Medic reports that 70 killed in Ukraine protests The Associated Press is reporting that at least 70 protesters have been killed Thursday in clashes with police in the Ukrainian capital. The news agency was unable to independently confirm this toll based on reports from Dr. Oleh Musiy, the…
Nation Feb 12 Sinkhole swallows 8 cars at National Corvette Museum A sinkhole gave way Wednesday morning at the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky, damaging eight cars. No one was in the museum at the time and no injuries were reported.
World Feb 07 Thousands of athletes, 4 rings and 1 dog at the Olympics opening ceremony The opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, was a spectacular affair studded by fireworks and dazzling lights. Several news agencies live tweeted the event, which included at least one mishap and one stray dog.
Nation Jan 21 What’s a perfect March Madness bracket worth? $1 billion The odds are astronomical, but think of the bragging rights you would earn if you filled out a perfect March Madness bracket. This year, it could also earn you a cool $1 billion.
Nation Jan 14 Judge rejects $760 million NFL injury settlement with former players A federal judge rejected a deal between the NFL and former players. The judge argued that the proposed $760 million may not be enough to cover all retired players who become ill due to head injuries suffered while playing.
Nation Nov 25 Kick off your holiday party with a game of Thanksgiving Football BINGO Click here to print your 2013 Thanksgiving BINGO boards. This Thanksgiving, we take a cue from our friend, the incomparable Mark Shields, who gives prescient advice for diffusing heated political discussions with your distant relatives. "It's a…
Arts Oct 03 In ‘Someone,’ Alice McDermott tells ‘ordinary’ woman’s tale Alice McDermott tells the story of an ordinary woman named Marie from childhood to death in her new novel, "Someone." The narrative centers on a woman who is shy, plain, unremarkable on the surface, but has a very active internal…
Poetry Sep 19 Lucie Brock-Broido Reads ‘Of Tookie Williams’ Lucie Brock-Broido is the author of four collections of poetry, including her latest "Stay, Illusion." She is the Director of Poetry in the School of the Arts at Columbia University in New York. Her poem "Of Tookie Williams" is about…
Poetry Sep 18 Jennifer Michael Hecht Reads ‘Split’ Jennifer Michael Hecht is a poet, historian, philosopher and author. She has written several books of nonfiction including "Doubt: A History" and "The Happiness Myth." Her latest collection of poetry is titled "Who Said." She teaches at The New School…