A Texas suburb that saw its population jump by a third is the fastest-growing city in the US
Read full article: A Texas suburb that saw its population jump by a third is the fastest-growing city in the USThe fastest-growing city in the U.S. last year was a Dallas suburb that saw its population jump by nearly a third.
Giant statue of the Buddha in New Jersey becomes interfaith hub and spiritual home for many
Read full article: Giant statue of the Buddha in New Jersey becomes interfaith hub and spiritual home for manyOne of the largest statues of the Buddha in the United States springs up unexpectedly in the middle of a backyard just off a busy New Jersey state highway.
Bubble teams watch mid-major women's tournaments, hoping against upsets and potential loss of bids
Read full article: Bubble teams watch mid-major women's tournaments, hoping against upsets and potential loss of bidsWith most of the major conferences having their tournaments finished, there are a few anxious teams waiting to see if their names will be called for the NCAA Tournament on Sunday when the field is announced.
James Patterson awards $500 bonuses to 600 employees at independent bookstores
Read full article: James Patterson awards $500 bonuses to 600 employees at independent bookstoresHundreds of employees at independent bookstores, from Chapter One in Victoria, Minnesota, to The Cloak & Dagger in Princeton, New Jersey, will be receiving $500 holiday bonuses from author James Patterson.
Minnesota man who shot officers told wife it was 'his day to die,' according to complaint
Read full article: Minnesota man who shot officers told wife it was 'his day to die,' according to complaintA criminal complaint says the Minnesota man accused of shooting five law enforcement officers told his wife it was “his day to die” when he learned that drug task force officers were at his home.
A man has been arrested after 5 drug task force officers were shot and wounded in Minnesota
Read full article: A man has been arrested after 5 drug task force officers were shot and wounded in MinnesotaAuthorities say five drug task force officers were shot and wounded while serving a search warrant near the Minnesota city of Princeton.
Where’s Princeton? Winter Park woman offers $5,000 reward for missing service dog
Read full article: Where’s Princeton? Winter Park woman offers $5,000 reward for missing service dogNicole Gravenmier doesn’t only want her dog Princeton back, she needs him, she said. Princeton, an 8-year-old Yorkshire Terrier is, Gravenmier’s unofficial service dog.
Creighton ends Princeton's March Madness run with 86-75 win
Read full article: Creighton ends Princeton's March Madness run with 86-75 winCreighton used its size, 3-point shooting and a swarming second-half defense to end the March Madness run of Princeton, beating the 15th-seeded Tigers 86-75 in the Sweet 16.
15th-seeded Princeton beats Missouri 78-63 to reach Sweet 16
Read full article: 15th-seeded Princeton beats Missouri 78-63 to reach Sweet 16Blake Peters made five 3-pointers in the second half and Princeton shocked another power conference team to reach the regional semifinals for the first time in 56 years by beating Missouri 78-63.
Athletes sue Ivy League over its no-scholarship policy
Read full article: Athletes sue Ivy League over its no-scholarship policyA pair of basketball players from Brown are alleging in a federal lawsuit that the Ivy League’s policy of not offering athletic scholarships amounts to a price-fixing agreement that denies athletes proper financial aid and payment for their services.
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Ivy League cancels winter sports because of COVID-19
Read full article: Ivy League cancels winter sports because of COVID-19The Ivy League became the first Division I conference this year to cancel all winter sports, including mens and womens basketball. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)The Ivy League became the first Division I conference this year to cancel all winter sports, including men’s and women’s basketball. That's still well below the peak of about 2,200 deaths per day in late April,The Ivy League has tried to be in front of the virus. The Ivy League announcement affects not just basketball, but wrestling, indoor track and field, swimming, fencing and other sports. Also, Conference USA announced Rice at Louisiana Tech scheduled for Saturday had been postponed because of COVID-19 issues with La Tech.
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I-4 travel temporarily reduced to one lane through Orlando
Read full article: I-4 travel temporarily reduced to one lane through OrlandoORLANDO, Fla. – Travel has temporarily been reduced to one lane on Interstate 4 in Orlando as construction efforts ramp up during the coronavirus pandemic. During the closures, drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes or use SunRail as a travel option to avoid delays. Officials are hoping to make significant progress on I-4 construction while many businesses remain closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak and fewer cars are on the road. The original start time for the reduced I-4 travel was scheduled for Wednesday night but was postponed until Thursday due to demolition work getting completed earlier this week, according to FDOT. Drivers should also allow for extra time if trying to navigate through the downtown Orlando area, according to FDOT.
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