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Bad weather halts Pakistani army search for missing climbers

Bad weather halts Pakistani army search for missing climbers

ISLAMABAD — Bad weather on Monday forced Pakistani army helicopters to temporarily halt their search for three mountaineers who went missing while attempting to scale K2, the world’s second-highest mountain.
Tom Brady wins Super Bowl No. 7, Buccaneers beat Chiefs 31-9

Tom Brady wins Super Bowl No. 7, Buccaneers beat Chiefs 31-9

TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady made the Buccaneers, their fans and their city believe from the moment he arrived in Tampa Bay. With help from old friend Rob Gronkowski and a ferocious defence , Brady and the Buccaneers are Super Bowl champions.
Longtime Reagan Secretary of State George Shultz dies at 100

Longtime Reagan Secretary of State George Shultz dies at 100

WASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State George P.
Chicago mayor touts deal with union to reopen schools

Chicago mayor touts deal with union to reopen schools

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot touted a preliminary agreement with the teachers union over COVID-19 safety protocols on Sunday, potentially averting a strike in the nation’s third-largest school district.
Pelican named Arvy survives frostbite, sent to sanctuary

Pelican named Arvy survives frostbite, sent to sanctuary

KILLINGWORTH, Conn. — A pelican that got blown off course and was rescued in chilly Connecticut has been flown to Florida, where he is recovering from pneumonia and frostbite.
Three Saudi youths get prison sentence instead of death

Three Saudi youths get prison sentence instead of death

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Three young Saudi men who faced death sentences for acts they were accused of committing as minors have been handed a 10-year prison sentence instead, the Saudi Human Rights Commission said.
Iran: US must lift sanctions before it lives up to nuke deal

Iran: US must lift sanctions before it lives up to nuke deal

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s supreme leader on Sunday urged the United States to lift all sanctions if it wants Iran to live up to commitments under its nuclear deal with world powers, state TV reported, but President Joe Biden says the U.S.
Ex-investment executive to plead guilty in admissions scam

Ex-investment executive to plead guilty in admissions scam

BOSTON — A former private equity executive who cofounded an investment firm with U2's Bono agreed to plead guilty in connection to the college admissions bribery scheme.
Search for 3 climbers on K2 in Pakistan to continue Monday

Search for 3 climbers on K2 in Pakistan to continue Monday

ISLAMABAD — The search for three missing climbers will resume early Monday on K2, the world’s second highest mountain, Pakistani officials said Sunday.
Heavy snowstorm pounds Germany, upends travel

Heavy snowstorm pounds Germany, upends travel

BERLIN — A snowstorm and strong winds pounded northern and western Germany on Sunday, forcing trains to cancel trips and leading to hundreds of vehicle crashes. Police said 28 people were injured on icy roads.
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