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Baseball legend Larry Doby posthumously honored with Congressional Gold Medal

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:57:13 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Lawmakers posthumously honored Baseball Hall of Famer Larry Doby with the Congressional Gold Medal on Wednesday afternoon. His son, Larry Doby Jr., accepted the medal on his behalf. “He’s normally recognized only for what he did on the field, but this kind of says he was a pretty good guy off the field, and he helped advance his country and he would be extremely proud and humbled by this honor,” Doby Jr. said during the ceremony. Doby was the first Black player in the American League and the second Black player to break baseball’s color barrier. He made his debut with the Cleveland Indians and was a seven-time All-Star.  “Larry Doby endured because of his unshakeable courage, because of his incredible character,” Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) said. The ceremony was held on what would’ve been Doby’s 100th birthday. He died on June 18, 2003, at 79 years old. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award that is given in the...

Dean's A-List Interviews: Jasmine Amy Rogers and Jerry Mitchell for 'Boop: The Betty Boop Musical'

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:57:13 GMT

Check out Dean's A-List Interviews with Jasamine Amy Rogers and Jerry Mitchel for 'Boop: The Betty Boop Musical.'Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

House authorizes impeachment inquiry

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:57:13 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - House republicans are rallying behind an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden but the president and his son are pushing back against the allegations.The impeachment inquiry is now officially authorized because of a House vote where the entire republican conference supported it.Ohio Republican Jim Jordan of Ohio said, "The House has now spoken."In a key moment for the controversial impeachment investigation all House republicans voted to formalize the inquiry into President Biden while all democrats opposed it.This stupid, blundering investigation is keeping us from getting any real work done for the people of America," said Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md).Republicans insist they have found evidence of corruption from the Biden family, and they say formalizing the inquiry gives them more authority to investigate further."We think it will help us get those key individuals in to speak to us in a more timely fashion and get us the documents that Mr. Comer has bee...

Dean's A-List Interviews: Timothée Chalamet in 'Wonka'

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:57:13 GMT

Dean Richards sits down with Timothée Chalamet at the 'Wonka' premiere in London to talk more about the film hitting theaters Friday.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Dirt has yet to turn on Leander Springs lagoon project as deadline approaches

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:57:13 GMT

LEANDER, Texas (Austin Business Journal) -- One of the most alluring projects planned in the region remains in question as deadlines to develop it are fast approaching and little progress has been seen.In October 2020, Leander officials announced a public-private partnership to build the billion-dollar Leander Springs project that would be anchored by a 4-acre lagoon, up to 1,600 multifamily units, a hotel and more than 1 million square feet of commercial space. Developers have secured incentives and final zoning approval for the project about a 35-minute drive from downtown Austin, but the 78-acre plot of land remains undeveloped.Now, the clock is ticking for Leander Springs LLC, which is controlled by Austin-based iLand Development Group, to bring the lagoon to life, based on contractual obligations.Read the full story at Austin Business Journal.

Weekend Watch: Trail of Lights, Marble Falls Walkway of Lights & more

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:57:13 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — If anyone's looking to get into the holiday spirit, then there are plenty of fun events to check out this weekend throughout the Austin area. Meteorologist Sean Kelly shares some of the festive things for people of all ages to see in Central Texas, and here are a few of those options: FORECAST: Friday’s cold front brings rain then wind Holiday light show at Mozart's Coffee Roasters in west Austin. Marble Falls Walkway of Lights at Lakeside Park, 305 Buena Vista Drive. Trail of Lights in south Austin's Zilker Park. Holiday pop-up bars for adults throughout Austin. During a live-streamed conversation, Kelly also discussed what's in store for this weekend's weather to get everyone ready for the fun ahead.

Car crashes into Vermont Dollar General

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:57:13 GMT

ARLINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Kia Optima crashed into a Dollar General in Arlington, Vermont, around 8:30 a.m. Thursday causing property damage. The driver did not suffer any injuries in the crash. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to Vermont State Police, the driver pulled into the parking lot, drove to a parking spot, and did not stop the car. The car jumped the curb and crashed into the side of the Dollar General. The car sustained front-end damage. It was inoperable from the scene. Monarch's Towing assisted on the scene.

Cage Wars returning to Rivers Casino in February

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:57:13 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Rivers Casino & Resort has announced its next mixed martial arts showdown. Cage Wars 64 is set for February 9 at the Rivers Event Center. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The event will feature both local and regional amateur MMA fighters facing off in the octagon to crown the Cage Wars 64 champion. The fight card is subject to change.Doors open at 6 p.m. and the fights begin at 7 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Cage Wars website.

TIME Magazine names Mizzou among 'best colleges for future leaders'

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:57:13 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. - TIME Magazine touts the University of Missouri in Columbia as one of the "best colleges for future leaders" in an inaugural list. Mizzou is ranked as the 34th-best college "for future leaders" in the list. The university finished 13th among public institutions and was one of two universities recognized from the state of Missouri. Only 100 colleges were recognized with TIME Magazine's new honor. Research teams with TIME and Statista analyzed resumes of 2,000 top leaders in the United States, including politicians, CEOs and other high-profile roles, to assemble the list. 15-year-old charged as adult in fatal carjacking from January TIME says the list was weighted for school size, and many of the top universities "have notable business and law programs" or large research programs. “We are proud to be recognized as a top university for educating and training leaders,” said University of Missouri President Mun Choi via a news release. “This ranking is further proof, a...

This vegetarian main is ready to shine on your holiday table

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:57:13 GMT

By Melissa Clark, The New York TimesAs savory and alluring as a pot of stew can be, it’s rarely charismatic enough to hold its own as the centerpiece of a blowout holiday feast. There’s no amount of chopped parsley on top that can adequately dress up that long-simmered brown underneath; a stew, by nature, is always more cozy and homey than fancy and showstopping.But pour that same stew into a pastry crust and bake until its buttery surface turns golden and glistening, and you’ve got a spectacular main course that’s ready for a star turn.You can do this to pretty much any thick stew and get excellent results. This time, I went meatless, riffing on a chickpea-filled vegetable tagine rich with sweet spices and minced preserved lemon.Since the best stews can be quite involved — all those vegetables to chop and sear, plus a long, slow bubbling on the stove — I’ve kept the pastry simple and used a prepared phyllo rather than homemade dough.Then I streamline things some more. Phyllo ...