Houdini’s centennial spotlight: A newly published essay and a fresh fight over when and how he died

A century after his death, Harry Houdini remains a man we’re still trying to learn more about. A rare essay by the iconic ...

LeBron James is 41 and feeling young in Philly. He had his best game yet with the 76ers

LeBron James turns 42 in exactly two months and is in his record 24th NBA season. He’s already played the best games of his ...

Suns’ Dillon Brooks ejected from game for kicking Nuggets’ Jamal Murray in the groin

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was ejected Friday night against the Denver Nuggets for kicking Jamal Murray in the groin.

Behind the Curtain: David Archuleta talks new Christmas album, memoir and life after ‘American Idol’

Nearly two decades after capturing the hearts of millions on “American Idol,” singer-songwriter David Archuleta is embracing ...

‘She was everything to everybody’: Best friend of Springwater homicide victim remembers her impact

For the past week, family and friends in Livingston County have grieved the loss of 42-year-old Shannon Knapp. Investigators ...

Federation of Social Workers honors local human service workers at annual awards

The Federation of Social Workers recognized individuals and organizations making a difference in the Rochester community ...

Trump and Clinton rally as early voting surges, Alaska probe widens, and Michigan Democrats feud

President Donald Trump has rescheduled weekend campaign rallies in a pair of critical Midwestern states that he had previously canceled, according to a person familiar with the ...

Decades after their first wins, Roger Howarth and Beth Maitland win at Daytime Emmys

Roger Howarth and Beth Maitland of “The Young and the Restless” swept the supporting acting categories at the 53rd annual ...

Justice Department seeks to isolate Alaska ballots as criminal probe underway over Senate candidate

The top federal prosecutor in Alaska confirmed on Friday the existence of a criminal investigation related to an alleged ...

Astros hire Randy Flores as general manager. Former pitcher had been assistant GM with Cardinals

The Houston Astros hired St. Louis Cardinals executive Randy Flores as general manager Friday. Flores replaces Dana Brown, ...

Hughes wins Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, establishes himself as early Kentucky Derby favorite

Unbeaten favorite Hughes established himself as an early Kentucky Derby favorite by taking control through the far turn and pulling away for a 2 1/4-length victory over ...

Chet Holmgren out at least 2 months with knee injury and Cason Wallace has shoulder surgery

Chet Holmgren will miss about two months because of a right knee injury, continuing the Oklahoma City Thunder’s run of bad ...