Christian artist Chris Tomlin went from writing worship songs for churches to selling out arenas to now being a top streaming artist on Pandora. (Oct. 23)
Nation
Female Univ. of Utah student dead, suspect sought
Police in Salt Lake City are searching for a male suspect after a female University of Utah student was found dead in a car. Police say the man they are searching for and the student had “a previous relationship.” (Oct. 23)
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China opens world’s longest sea-crossing bridge
China has opened the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge linking Hong Kong to the mainland. The $20 billion bridge took almost a decade to build. (Oct. 23)
Guard shoots man in lobby of DC Fox TV station
A security guard shot a man at the local Fox TV station in Washington, D.C. Monday after he kicked through a pair of locked doors and tried to enter the lobby, police said. The man survived and was hospitalized. (Oct. 23)
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As Trump cuts refugees, Buffalo feels the pinch
As thousands fled struggling Rust Belt cities, refugees from around the world poured in and invigorated local economies. But now that the Trump administration has cut back on refugees, Buffalo and other cities are beginning to feel the effects. (Oct. 2…
Explosive device found in mailbox of George Soros’ home in New York
Police didn’t say who owned the home; the town’s assessment rolls say it’sco-owned by theSoros Fund Management LLC.
Today in History for October 23rd
Highlights of this day in history: Suicide blast kills U.S. Marines and sailors in Lebanon; Students in Hungary spark Cold War revolt; President Richard Nixon agrees to turn over White House tapes; ‘Tonight Show’ host Johnny Carson born. (Oct. 23)
President Trump stumps for former foe Sen. Cruz
President Trump stumps for former foe Sen. Cruz in Texas, calls himself a nationalist as he ramps up immigration rhetoric (Oct. 22)
Odds of a big lottery win? In two words, not good
The dismal odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot — 1 in 302.5 million — means there are 302.5 million potential number combinations, or a little less than one combination for all 328 million people living in the U.S. (Oct 22)
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Billion dollar lottery sparks dreams of riches
A billion dollar grand prize is sparking dreams of riches across the US the day before another Mega Millions jackpot drawing. The jackpot swelled to $1.6 billion on Monday, while the sister Powerball lottery grew to at least $620 million. (Oct. 22)
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