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Justin Tucker Baltimore Ravens

National

Ravens, Tucker makes for highest-paid kicker in NFL history with four-year, $23 million deal

BALTIMORE (UPI) -- One of the NFL's best kickers is now the highest-paid kicker in league history, after the Baltimore Ravens rewarded Justin Tucker Wednesday with a new contract. The Ravens signed Tucker to a four-year extension, keeping him with the AFC North franchise through 2023. Sources told NFL Network that Tucker's new deal is worth $23.05 million, with $12 million guaranteed. The three-time All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowl selection made 89.7 of his kicks last season. He has made […]

todayApril 24, 2019 8

Kyler Murray

Entertainment

NFL DRAFT: Odds for Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray being drafted No. 1 dipping

NASHVILLE (UPI) -- Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray is still the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, but the odds are dipping. The Arizona Cardinals own the pick, which will be called out on Thursday in Nashville. Arizona could still opt to trade the pick to another football franchise or select a player other than Murray. FanDuel's New Jersey sportsbook had Murray at -1200 to be the first pick for several weeks. By Wednesday […]

todayApril 24, 2019 21

Henry Bloch H&R Block

Business & Lifestyle

H&R Block co-founder Henry Bloch dies at 96

KANSAS CITY (UPI) -- H&R Block co-founder Henry Wollman Bloch died at the age of 96 on Tuesday, the company announced. The tax services provider did not disclose the cause of Bloch's death, but stated that he died peacefully surrounded by his family. "Through his honesty and integrity, Henry embodied the best of American business, entrepreneurship and philanthropy. In so many ways, he was ahead of his time and a model for today's entrepreneur," H&R Block President and CEO Jeff […]

todayApril 23, 2019 6

measles

National

Judge dismisses case against New York City’s measles vaccination order

NEW YORK (UPI) -- A New York district judge dismissed a lawsuit Thursday challenging an emergency declaration in New York City that requires residents and people who work in neighborhoods affected by a measles outbreak to receive mandatory vaccinations or face fines. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a state of emergency April 9 in response to a measles outbreak in the Williamsburg district of Brooklyn to prevent the situation from worsening. "There's no question that vaccines are […]

todayApril 18, 2019 8

Robert Kraft

Judicial Watch

Florida prosecutors plan to release video in Robert Kraft solicitation case

JUPITER, Fla. (UPI) -- South Florida prosecutors said they plan to release video evidence of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft at a day spa -- images his lawyers described as pornographic. The office of Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg said it will publicly release the video of Kraft and 24 other men accused of paying for sex at the spa. Kraft, 77, is accused of soliciting a prostitute on at least two occasions at a massage parlor in […]

todayApril 18, 2019 7

University of Buffalo hazing

National

University of Buffalo freshman dies days after suspected fraternity hazing

BUFFALO, N.Y. (UPI) -- An 18-year-old University of Buffalo student died Wednesday following a suspected hazing incident at a fraternity, the school's president said. "I am deeply saddened to share with you that U.B. freshman Sebastian Serafin-Bazan passed away today," University of Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi said in a statement. "Our hearts go out to Sebastian's family for the devastating heartbreak they are experiencing." Last Friday, Serafin-Bazan was hospitalized "with a serious medical condition as the result of a […]

todayApril 18, 2019 17

U.S. Cuba

National

U.S. limits how much money Americans can send to Cuba

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The United States is restricting travel to Cuba and how much money Americans can send to family members in the Caribbean nation, national security adviser John Bolton said Wednesday. The announcement, made at a Bay of Pigs Veterans Association event in Miami, is a reversal of President Barack Obama's attempts to loosen restrictions and normalize relations with Cuba. Under the new policy, Americans may send up to $1,000 per person every three months. Under the Obama administration, […]

todayApril 17, 2019 4

Baltimore Ravens Gus Edwards

NFL News

Ravens, Edwards agree to one-year contract extension deal

BALTIMORE (UPI) -- The Baltimore Ravens signed running back Gus Edwards to an exclusive rights tender Monday. Center Matt Skura, offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor and running back De'Lance Turner also signed their exclusive rights tenders Monday. Edwards, 24, had 718 yards and two scores on 137 carries in 11 games last season for the Ravens. He averaged 5.2 yards per carry during his rookie campaign, raking fifth in the league in that category. The Ravens elevated Edwards from the practice […]

todayApril 15, 2019 5

Fordham University

National

Fordham student dies after fall from campus clock tower

NEW YORK (UPI) -- A student died after she fell from the campus clock tower at New York City's Fordham University, school officials said Monday. Senior Sydney Monfries, 22, fell late Sunday at the tower, officials said. She and some friends were taking pictures of the New York City skyline when she fell. Monfries lost her footing and fell about 30 or 40 feet, officials said. University officials said they're investigating how Monfries and her friends got inside the tower. […]

todayApril 15, 2019 9

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