Today is Friday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2025. There are 348 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 17, 1920, prohibition of alcohol began in the United States as the Volstead Act went into effect in support of the 18th Amendment. Editorial: Looking back 100 years: Why the Tribune opposed Prohibition Also on this date: In 1950, the Great Brink’s Robbery took place … [Read more...] about Today in History: Prohibition of alcohol begins in the US
After last minute snags, Israel says deal to release hostages, pause war in Gaza has been reached
TEL AVIV, Israel — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday a deal to return hostages held in the Gaza Strip has been reached, after his office had said earlier there were last minute snags in finalizing a ceasefire that would pause 15 months of war. Netanyahu said he would convene his security Cabinet later Friday and then the government to approve the long-awaited … [Read more...] about After last minute snags, Israel says deal to release hostages, pause war in Gaza has been reached
Donald Trump’s outsider Cabinet picks are rapidly gaining support for confirmation
WASHINGTON — One by one, all the president-elect’ s men, and women, are falling into place in his Cabinet. While Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth’s nomination was teetering toward collapse just weeks ago, he now appears on track for confirmation after a fiery Senate hearing that focused on his drinking, views of women in combat and lack of high-profile management experience … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s outsider Cabinet picks are rapidly gaining support for confirmation
Nick Martinelli’s jumper just before the overtime buzzer gives Northwestern a 76-74 win over Maryland
Nick Martinelli made a baseline jumper just before the overtime buzzer to help Northwestern snap a three-game losing streak with a 76-74 victory over Maryland on Thursday night in Evanston. The Wildcats led 64-56 with 4 minutes, 43 seconds left in regulation before Maryland closed with an 11-2 run, capped by Ja’Kobi Gillespie’s layup with 6.9 seconds left to tie it at 68. … [Read more...] about Nick Martinelli’s jumper just before the overtime buzzer gives Northwestern a 76-74 win over Maryland
Chicago Blackhawks blow a late lead in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators — their 10th in 12 games
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Steven Stamkos scored in regulation and had Nashville’s third straight shootout goal in the Predators’ 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night. Filip Forsberg tied it with 3 minutes, 3 seconds left with his 300th NHL goal, and Juuse Saros made 24 saves in regulation and overtime. Gustav Nyquist and Ryan O’Reilly scored on the Predators’ … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks blow a late lead in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators — their 10th in 12 games