Dallas Mavericks’ mess entirely on all-knowing owner
On Tuesday afternoon, the Dallas Mavericks called all of their corporate sponsors to warn them of a story coming from Sports Illustrated. On Tuesday evening, the story hit, thus ending any thought of Mark Cuban's run for President. SI's scathing report details a piggish front office culture inside the … Read …
State witness turning point in Netanyahu corruption case
Now that one of Benjamin Netanyahu's closest confidants has turned state witness, according to Israeli media reports Wednesday, it may mark a turning point for the beleaguered prime minister facing a slew of corruption allegations that could topple him from power. The testimony by Shlomo Filber, … Read More
Environmentalists support bill banning oil terminal creation
Environmentalist groups plan to rally outside of Baltimore's City Hall in support of a bill that would ban the construction of new crude oil terminals. The Baltimore Sun reports the Wednesday rally is in support of the City Council taking up the bill as part of an effort to limit …
Telegram Claims to Have Raised $850 Million In Massive ICO
The popular messaging app Telegram seems on track to reach its goal of raising $1 billion for its ICO to create the TON network. According to new filings, Telegram has already reached its first milestone for its initial coin offering (ICO). The messaging app intends to raise $1 billion and …
Alabama officer killed, suspect found dead after standoff
An hourslong standoff in Alabama ended with both the suspect and a police officer dead. Mobile Police Chief Lawrence Battiste told news outlets early Wednesday that Officer Justin Billa was shot Tuesday night and succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. Earlier Tuesday evening, officers responding to … Read More
Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia to discuss regional security
Moldova is to host a conference on the security challenges facing three former Soviet republics where there are ongoing concerns about Russian influence. The parliament speakers of Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia will head the conference, which will focus on "common aspirations regarding European … Read More
Train derails near North Main Street in Weatherford
A train derailed near downtown Weatherford early Monday morning, closing roads and downing powerlines, police said, and the accident could snarl traffic until at least noon. An unknown number of residents and businesses in the area are without power. Temperatures are expected to remain below … Read More
Jennifer Toland’s Campus Notes
She averaged 21.5 points and 10.5 rebounds. Out of town. University of New England women's basketball freshman guard Elyssa Nicholas of Southboro was named CCC Rookie of the Week after averaging 14 points in two wins. —Contact Jennifer Toland at jennifer.toland@telegram.com. Follow her … Read More
Baker Mayfield meets the guy who called him a future NFL bust. Here’s what he said
The guy I wrote would be an NFL bust stands 5 feet away, and the right thing to do here is to own it to Baker Mayfield. The Oklahoma Sooners quarterback, who was the best player in college football in 2017, is dressed in a tuxedo and chatting with four …
Incumbents face April competition in region
By Andrew Dowd Leader-Telegram staff. Published on Feb. 21, 2018. dr-Vote-1a-022118. Jim Coach votes Tuesday at Birch Street Baptist Church, 3120 Birch St. The primary winnows the field for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and some local government boards that will have their general … Read More