A flight from Phoenix to Honolulu carrying many people traveling for the holidays encountered severe turbulence shortly before landing, sending some unrestrained people and objects flying about the cabin.
Author: Associated Press
No. 10 Arkansas men beat Bradley, extend win streak to 6 games
Freshman Jordan Walsh scored a career-high 18 points to lead 10th-ranked Arkansas to a 76-57 win over Bradley on Saturday, extending the Razorbacks’ winning streak to six games.
Boy found buried under Arkansas house; mother, man arrested
The body of a 6-year-old boy was found buried under the floor of a house in eastern Arkansas and his mother and a man were arrested for his death.
Spencer, No. 21 Arkansas women edge No. 16 Creighton 83-75
Samara Spencer scored 26 points, Saylor Poffenbarger had a double-double and No. 21 Arkansas beat No. 16 Creighton 83-75 on Saturday.
Twitter suspends journalists who wrote about owner Elon Musk
Twitter suspended the accounts of several journalists who cover the social media platform, the latest battle over what can and cannot be said on the site since billionaire Elon Musk took control of it.
Starbucks workers plan 3-day walkout at 100 U.S. stores
Starbucks workers around the U.S. are planning a three-day strike starting Friday as part of their effort to unionize the coffee chain’s stores.
U.S. sues Arizona over shipping containers on Mexico border
The U.S. government sued Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and the state Wednesday over the placement of shipping containers as a barrier on the border with Mexico, saying it is trespassing on federal lands.
A slowdown in U.S. inflation eases some pressure on households
Consumer prices rose 7.1% in November from a year ago, the government said Tuesday. That was down sharply from 7.7% in October and a recent peak of 9.1% in June. It was the fifth straight decline.
Ex-Arkansas, NFL assistant Loggains named South Carolina OC
Loggains received a three-year deal worth $1 million per season. The contract was approved by the school’s board of trustees on Tuesday.
Texas coach Chris Beard arrested on family violence charge
Texas coach Chris Beard was arrested early Monday on a felony family violence charge after a woman told police he had strangled her.
Twitter relaunching subscriber service with higher price for iPhone users
The social media company said Saturday it would let users buy subscriptions to Twitter Blue to get a blue checkmark and access special features starting Monday.
No. 21 Arkansas women outlast Arkansas State 77-63
Samara Spencer scored 19 points, leading five players in double figures, and No. 21 Arkansas overcame poor shooting to defeat Arkansas State 77-63 on Sunday.
No. 9 Razorbacks pull away from Sooners to win 88-78 in Tulsa
Arkansas trailed most of the first half, but led by three at the break and gradually pulled away from the Sooners throughout the second half.
WNBA star Brittney Griner freed in swap for Russian arms dealer Bout
Russia has freed WNBA star Brittney Griner in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions passes House
The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages. President Joe Biden is expected to promptly sign the measure