Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill Saturday that expands the state Supreme Court from five justices to seven as frustration has mounted among Republican lawmakers over a string of defeats before the tribunal. … [Read more...] about Utah governor signs bill adding justices to state Supreme Court as redistricting appeal looms
Fehervary Out For Personal Reasons
The Capitals announced (Twitter link) that defenseman Martin Fehervary will miss today’s game against Carolina for personal reasons. The 26-year-old was the only Washington blueliner to play in every game, a run that will now come to an end. Through 55 games this season, Fehervary has 19 points and 115 blocks while averaging 19 minutes of playing time. … [Read more...] about Fehervary Out For Personal Reasons
MEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Keep Rolling Past Butler
After 2 consecutive wins, the Georgetown University men’s basketball team traveled to Indianapolis with momentum and left Hinkle Fieldhouse with even more. The Hoyas (12-10, 4-7 Big East) picked up a 77-64 road win over the Butler University Bulldogs (13-9, 4-7 Big East) on Jan. 31, opening up a 3 game winning streak and spoiling Butler Head Coach Thad Matta’s hopes of earning … [Read more...] about MEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Keep Rolling Past Butler
Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead
A landslide earlier this week collapsed several mines at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 people dead, rebel authorities said Saturday. … [Read more...] about Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead
U.S. ambassador arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 years
U.S. Ambassador Laura Dogu arrived in Caracas on Saturday to reopen the American diplomatic mission in Venezuela after seven years of severed ties. … [Read more...] about U.S. ambassador arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 years