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Barry Melrose Dies: Colorful Emmy-Winning Hockey Analyst, Stanley Cup Final Coach
For generations of hockey fans, the unmistakable voice, slicked-back hair, colorful suits, and larger-than-life personality were almost as familiar as the game itself.
Barry Melrose, the former NHL player and coach who became one of ESPN’s signature hockey analysts, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, at age 70 following a battle with Parkinson’s disease, ESPN announced.
“For decades, Barry Melrose was one of the most distinctive and trusted voices in hockey," the network said in a statement. "His knowledge of the game was deep, his candor was refreshing, and his passion was unmistakable.
"He w…
Northeast Has Some Of Nation's Happiest Residents, New Study Finds: How VA Fared
The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 Happiest States in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 measures of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, unemployment, income growth, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety.
The personal finance website also looked at how many adults feel active and productive, along with factors like sleep, leisure time, job security, and community support.
"The happiest states are those that provide above-ave…
$19K On Paper, $142K To Feds: Plywood Shipment From China Seized At Maryland Port
This wasn't your average stack of plywood.
More than 8,500 sheets seized in Baltimore on Thursday, Aug. 27, were secretly imported from China using a stolen identity and doctored paperwork to dodge duties, according to US Customs and Border Protection.
The shipment, valued by CBP at $142,372, first caught the attention of officers on July 9.
On paper, there wasn't much to see.
The importer claimed the falcata plywood came from Indonesia, valued the shipment at nearly $19,000, and listed an address near Denver as its destination.
Officers detained it for a closer look, and the story behin…
31-Year-Old Gunned Down In Maryland, Murder Suspect Behind Bars 2 Days Later, Police Say
A Maryland murder case moved quickly.
Baltimore Police say Justin James, 29, was arrested on Friday, Sept. 4, two days after 31-year-old Stephon Carroll was fatally shot in the city.
Officers were called to the 4200 block of Goodnow Road at approximately 2:29 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, where they found Carroll suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his body, according to investigators.
Carroll was rushed to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Homicide detectives took over the investigation, and police identified James as a suspect in Carroll's killing.
Two days later, Jam…
Apple Unveils First-Ever Foldable iPhone: What It’s Called, What It Costs
After years of speculation, Apple has made one of its biggest changes yet to the device that transformed the company.
Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone, called the iPhone Duo, during its "Surprise and Shine" event Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Apple Park in Cupertino, California.
The new device opens book-style into a larger display while retaining a smaller exterior screen for use when closed. Apple showed the phone in several configurations, including fully folded, partially opened, and expanded into a tablet-like format.
The internal flexible display measures roughly 7.6 to 7.8 inches, …
Maryland Grandmother Steps In To Raise 11-Year-Old After Mother's Sudden Death At 31
Everything changed for a Maryland family in an instant.
Ashley Marie Lewis died unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 3, leaving behind her 11-year-old son, Karter, who is now being cared for by his grandmother, Angela Fernandez.
Lewis was 31.
Fernandez says she lost her only daughter that day. At the same time, she suddenly became responsible for raising her grandson.
“Since losing his mom, Karter has come to live with me, and I have taken on the responsibility of providing him with the stable, loving home he needs as we both navigate this unimaginable loss,” Fernandez wrote in a GoFundMe launche…
