Dead Raccoon On Sidewalk Gets Ridiculous Memorial
A dead raccoon on a Toronto sidewalk got a memorial fit for a rockstar after it took animal control 12 hours to clean up his body.

Meet the musician teaching the banjo's African roots
As he performs across the country, Jake Blount is helping listeners learn how the banjo relates to Black American culture.
By Scripps News
Why is the Super Bowl halftime show such a big deal?
Despite a huge TV audience, the NFL doesn’t pay performers — though it does cover their expenses.
By Matt York / AP
Beyoncé announces dates for 'Renaissance' world tour
Beyoncé's first tour in about four years will kick off in Stockholm, Sweden, on May 10.
By Chris Pizzello / APTop Stories

Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine
The new sanctions create uncertainty about prices as the European Union finds new supplies of diesel from the U.S., Middle East and India.
By Michael Probst / AP
AI, like ChatGPT, is creating teaching challenges on college campuses
Plagiarism is nothing new, but the role artificial intelligence is playing in it is now a concern at colleges across the country.
By Scripps News
Southwest to testify before US Senate after mass cancelations
Southwest's Chief Operating Officer will testify before the Senate committee on Thursday Feb. 9.
By Ted S. Warren / AP