Washington’s Dillon Johnson admits he’s not 100% after injury, but ‘ready to rock and roll’ for title game
Dillon Johnson won't miss the national championship, no matter how injured he is. The Washington running back injured both his ankle and knee as the Huskies were trying to run out the clock in their game against No. 3 Texas in the CFP semifinals. This allowed Texas to get possession of the ball with more […]
‘Rue David Bowie’ — Paris to Name Street After Rock Icon
PARIS (AFP) – The city of Paris will name a street after rock music icon David Bowie, authorities said on Monday. This is the first tribute to the singer eight years after his death. “David Bowie Street'' will be officially opened in the capital's 13th arrondissement on the city's left bank. The street was recently […]
Former ’80s rock musician arrested after girlfriend’s body found in California woods
A former rock musician has been arrested and charged with murder in his girlfriend's death after her body was found in a wooded area of a California park. On Tuesday, Theobald “Theo” Lengyel, 54, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of 61-year-old Alice “Alix” Kamakaokalani Herman. Capitola police say Lengyel also […]
On this day in history, January 3, 1987, Aretha Franklin is first woman inducted into Rock Hall of Fame
Aretha Franklin's expansive vocals and powerful personal presence made her one of the greatest entertainers in world history, and on this day, January 3, 1987, she became the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “Aretha Franklin was an artist of passion, sophistication and command, and her recordings remain […]
Japan lowers tsunami warning after earthquakes rock region, but government warns of lingering waves
On Monday, the government downgraded its highest level tsunami warning after a series of major earthquakes rocked Japan, but warned residents not to return home as deadly waves and aftershocks could still linger. . The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that more than a dozen strong earthquakes, including one with a magnitude of 7.6, occurred off […]