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Miami HeraldA man was split in two on Okeechobee Road in Miami-Dade. Do you know who he is?
A man might’ve taken his own life on Okeechobee Road in Northwest Miami-Dade in January, but also might’ve given up his identity in the process.
- INSIDER
Photos show a wildfire in Cape Town, South Africa, which destroyed historic university buildings and forced students to evacuate
The blaze broke out on the slopes of Table Mountain and reached the nearby University of Cape Town. A 200-year-old windmill was also destroyed.
- Lexington Herald-Leader
Closing arguments begin in Derek Chauvin murder trial. Here’s how to watch.
Closing arguments begin today and a verdict is expected this week.
- The Week
Could Europe's most powerful soccer clubs effectively kill the World Cup?
Things are complicated in the world of European soccer at the moment. The continent's most powerful clubs — Manchester United, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, and several others from England, Italy, and Spain — are attempting to form their own "Super League," much to the chagrin of their domestic leagues and UEFA, the sport's European governing body. Basically, it comes down to money; the venture would be lucrative for the clubs, and not so lucrative for the UEFA, leaving the two sides in an apparent standoff. The whole thing may wind up being a bluff by the clubs to get more money from UEFA's Champions League, an annual continent-wide competition featuring the best teams from several domestic leagues, but right now it's unclear just how serious either side is. If no one blinks, the world's most famous competition, the FIFA World Cup, may wind up in the middle of the dispute. On Monday, UEFA's president Aleksander Čeferin confirmed that any players who participate in the Super League "will be banned" from playing in the World Cup or the European Football Championship. "They will not be allowed to play for their national teams," he said, adding that sanctions against the clubs and players would come "as soon as possible," per Italian soccer journalist Fabrizio Romano. FIFA has also previously said the players would be ineligible for international competitions, suggesting players from non-European countries would be affected. The World Cup would go on as planned, but if the threat is ultimately realized, many of the world's greatest players would be absent, which, it's safe to say, is not a desirable outcome and could potentially greatly diminish the event. That scenario would have consequences for the U.S. men's national team, as well, considering several of its young stars, most notably 22-year-old Cristian Pulisic (who plays for Chelsea, a would-be Super League participant), would be subject to the ban. Read a full explainer of the situation at CBS Sports. More stories from theweek.comThe new HBO show you won't be able to stop watchingDonald Trump's most dangerous political legacyFauci flubs the freedom question
- Idaho Statesman
Idaho woman charged in ‘egregious’ case surrounding missing grandchild’s death
Police say they found the child’s body in a car in Emmett.
- The Independent
Chris Cuomo says police reform won’t happen until white kids start getting killed
‘You’ll see a wave of change, in access and accountability. We saw it in the 60s. That’s when it changes because that’s when it’s you,’ Cuomo said
- BBC
Two men killed in Tesla car crash 'without driver' in seat
One victim was found in the front passenger seat and the other was in the back after the accident in Texas.
- The Independent
Justice department files complaint against unproven Covid treatment promoted by Steve Bannon
First scheme to be investigated under Covid-19 Consumer Protection Act
- LA Times
Fans marvel at new 'Shang-Chi' trailer: 'I never really had an Asian hero to admire'
Released Monday, the first trailer for "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" gives fans a sneak peek at Marvel's first superhero of Asian descent.
- The Independent
‘Give back her socialist cash’: Democrats pushed to return campaign donations from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
NRCC launches ‘Socialist Give Back’ website slamming those ‘bankrolled by radical socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’
- The Independent
Derek Chauvin: Prosecutor defends police while condemning officer who ‘abandoned his values’
Mr Schleicher said the defendant engaged in assault, not policing
- LA Times
Kamala Harris turns road warrior for the Biden infrastructure and jobs plan
Vice President Kamala Harris planned two stops in North Carolina to promote the multitrillion-dollar Biden agenda at a college and a buses plant.
- INSIDER
7 actors who won Oscars for their first ever film roles
Stars like Barbra Streisand, Jennifer Hudson, and Anna Paquin won Academy Awards for their debut roles.
- The Independent
‘I’m not going to be bullied’: Maxine Waters hits back at GOP criticism after she urged protesters to get ‘more confrontational’ in Minneapolis
Congresswoman’s comments come as jury set to consider verdict in Derek Chauvin murder trial
- BBC
India coronavirus: Delhi announces lockdown as Covid cases surge
With record daily spikes all of last week, the Indian capital is now the worst-hit city in the country.
- Reuters
Wall Street slips off record highs, Tesla drops after fatal crash
U.S. stocks closed lower on Monday, slipping from last week's record levels, as investors awaited guidance from first-quarter earnings to justify high valuations, while Tesla Inc shares fell after a fatal car crash. The electric-car maker slid 3.4% after a Tesla vehicle believed to be operating without anyone in the driver's seat crashed into a tree on Saturday north of Houston, killing two occupants. The stock was the biggest drag on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Index.
- Associated Press
Boucher, Raptors hand Thunder 10th straight loss, 112-106
Chris Boucher had 31 points and 11 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors extended Oklahoma City's season-worst losing streak to 10 games, beating the Thunder 112-106 on Sunday night. Gary Trent Jr. added 23 points for Toronto, which has won three straight. Malachi Flynn had 15 points and eight rebounds.
- The Independent
Derek Chauvin trial: When will we have a verdict?
Jury will begin deliberating following closing arguments
- LA Times
How Elgin Baylor handled the toughest job in sports: Working for Donald Sterling
Perhaps nobody in sports had a tougher job than Elgin Baylor when he was an executive with the Clippers under the ownership of Donald Sterling.
- Reuters
EU's Borrell cites progress in Iran nuclear talks
The European Union's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, said on Monday he saw a willingness to save the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and global powers, citing progress in talks in Vienna to bring the United States back to the accord. The optimism follows comments by China's envoy to the negotiations, Wang Qun, on Saturday that negotiations were starting to pick up pace. "I think that there is real good will among both parties (Iran and the United States) to reach an agreement, and that's good news," he said, citing progress but not giving details.