Cook County jury awards $66 million in medical malpractice case

In Austin, Texas, another body was found in Lady Bird Lake, adding to the mystery of at least 6 other bodies discovered in the lake throughout 2024. The latest victim, identified as 73-year-old Thi Lang Nguyen, was found near the 1st Street Bridge and Cesar Chavez. Despite police not suspecting foul play, the community remains concerned as most deaths have been attributed to accidental drownings near nightclubs and bars. Full Article

Morgan Geekie's one-timer goal lifted the Bruins to a 3-1 win over the Sabres, with Geekie scoring five goals in his last eight games. Despite a slow start to the season, Geekie's contributions on the top line with David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha have provided a much-needed scoring boost. Geekie's willingness to do the dirty work and create space for his linemates has been key to his recent success. Pastrnak praised Geekie's shooting abilities, emphasizing...

The Kansas City Chiefs, currently 11-1, have been compared to the 2003 and 2004 New England Patriots for their close wins. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes' ankle injury was a concern but he played and led the Chiefs to victory over the Houston Texans. The win improved the Chiefs' record to 14-1 and they secured a playoff spot for the ninth consecutive year. Full Article

A fleeing motorist drove a pickup truck into a JCPenney store in Killeen, Texas, injuring five people before being fatally shot by law enforcement. The injured ranged in age from 6 to 75 years old, with their conditions unknown. The incident began with calls about an erratic driver in Belton, leading to a chase that culminated in gunfire exchanged with local law enforcement at the mall. Full Article

The San Francisco Giants missed out on signing Paul Goldschmidt, who agreed to a one-year, $12.5 million deal with the New York Yankees. In response, there is speculation that the Giants may pivot to pursuing Pete Alonso of the New York Mets in free agency. The potential move would depend on the outcome of Corbin Burnes' free agency, with the Giants reportedly favorites to land Burnes, but if they miss out, signing Alonso could be...

Lara Trump has decided to remove herself from consideration for the U.S. Senate seat held by Marco Rubio, citing an "incredible amount of thought" and support. President-elect Trump had previously pushed for her appointment but later stated it was Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' decision. DeSantis will appoint Rubio's replacement, who will serve the remaining two years of the term before a full six-year term election in 2026. Full Article