Authorities: Homeland Security agent shoots would-be robber

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Authorities say an off-duty Homeland Security agent shot and critically wounded a man who tried to rob him near his home in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said on its website Monday that agent Donald Wells shot the man late Sunday. The sheriff’s Assistant Chief Scott Dingee says the man had […]

Bowie’s ‘Blackstar’ debuts at No. 1, first US chart-topper

NEW YORK (AP) – David Bowie’s last album, “Blackstar,” debuted number one on the Billboard charts, the first U.S. chart-topper for the late musician. Since it was released two days before Bowie died of cancer on Jan. 10, “Blackstar” has sold 174,000 copies, according to Nielsen Music. It’s the best sales week for Bowie since […]

Family, university reach $5.3M deal in traffic stop death

CINCINNATI (AP) – The family of a man shot and killed by a University of Cincinnati police officer who pulled him over for not having a front license plate has reached a $5.3 million settlement with the school. The deal announced Monday gives the family of Samuel DuBose $4.85 million and promises free undergraduate tuition […]

Iran to boost oil output by 500,000 barrels

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – Iran is aiming to increase its oil production by 500,000 barrels per day now that sanctions have been lifted under a landmark nuclear deal with world powers, a top official said. In comments posted on the Oil Ministry’s website Monday, Deputy Oil Minister Roknoddin Javadi said Iran is determined to retake […]

Bitter cold strikes Northern Plains, Great Lakes regions

CHICAGO (AP) – The arctic air mass that froze water pipes in Minnesota and lead Chicago officials to ask residents to check on neighbors this weekend is sticking around in some parts of the upper Midwest. Due to El Nino, winter got off to a mild start. But the blast of dangerous cold moved east […]

Avalanche kills 5 soldiers during French Alps training

PARIS (AP) – An avalanche in the French Alps swept away a military unit training in the backcountry, killing five soldiers and injuring several others Monday, officials said. Lawmaker Julien Aubert confirmed the deaths to BFM television, saying the soldiers were training off-piste in Valfrejus in the Savoie region. He said the group was a […]

Collier residents clean up damage left from severe storms

NAPLES, Fla.- Wind gusts of up to 80 mph left behind a trail of damage and debris scattered across Collier County from the beaches further inland to Golden Gate Estates. Palm fronds and tree limbs littered roads, bike paths and front yards. “We’ve never seen that here,” said Phil Oxley, “come down for four or five years now and […]

UK lawmakers debate banning Donald Trump from Britain

LONDON (AP) – Donald Trump doesn’t have many fans in Britain’s Parliament. But a debate among lawmakers on calls to ban Trump from the country revealed little appetite to close Britain’s doors to the provocative Republican U.S. presidential contender. During a three-hour debate Monday, legislators from Britain’s main parties stood to call Trump an attention-seeker, […]

Mr. Food: All-in-One Southern Dinner

What You’ll Need: 1 (16-ounce) cornbread or cornbread muffins 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1 pound frozen breaded chicken tenderloins, baked according to package directions 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed 1 (24-ounce) jar chicken gravy What To Do: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking […]