CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president had been captured and flown out of the country after months of intense pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s government — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on social media hours after the attack. The legal authority for the … [Read more...] about US strikes Venezuela and says leader Nicolás Maduro has been captured and flown out of the country
Philadelphia Eagles — in a battle with Chicago Bears for NFC’s No. 2 seed — to rest key starters in finale
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles are so concerned about clinching the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs, so mindful of potentially earning at least one extra home game in their pursuit of a second straight Super Bowl title that they are, well — they are treating the regular-season finale like a preseason game. Jalen Hurts and the bulk of the starting lineup are taking the … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Eagles — in a battle with Chicago Bears for NFC’s No. 2 seed — to rest key starters in finale
Savannah Lynch levels up as St. Edward’s leader. ‘Grown her game.’ Plus, Aurora-Elgin girls basketball notes.
Junior guard Savannah Lynch has made an impact since day one for St. Edward. As Lynch guides the Green Wave in her third varsity season, however, the difference in her demeanor is noticeable. She has fully embraced the leadership role as the years have flown by. And this winter, she’s playing with an ease that shows on the court. “From being a freshman to now, I’ve started to … [Read more...] about Savannah Lynch levels up as St. Edward’s leader. ‘Grown her game.’ Plus, Aurora-Elgin girls basketball notes.
Photos: Chicago Bulls 121, Orlando Magic 114
Photos from the Chicago Bulls’ 121-114 win over the Orlando Magic on Jan. 2, 2026, at the United Center. Bulls forward Matas Buzelis celebrates a 121-114 win over the Magic on Jan. 2, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Bulls fans and players celebrate a dunk from forward Isaac Okoro for the final basket of the game in a 121-114 win over the Magic on Jan. … [Read more...] about Photos: Chicago Bulls 121, Orlando Magic 114
Today in History: Elizabeth Holmes convicted
Today is Saturday, Jan. 3, the third day of 2026. There are 362 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 3, 2022, a jury in San Jose, California, convicted Elizabeth Holmes of duping investors into believing that her startup company Theranos had developed a revolutionary medical device that could detect diseases and conditions from a few drops of blood. Also on this … [Read more...] about Today in History: Elizabeth Holmes convicted