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Tuscaloosa Police Captain Jack Kennedy said the shooting took place early Sunday morning near the university campus. On Sunday Miles and another man, Michael Lynn Davis, 20, were charged with capital murder after 23-year-old Jamea Harris was killed, according to an AP report. Davis was confirmed to have no affiliation with Alabama University. The brief footage is said to come from a Ring camera situated close to the university campus....

P4L, which has 1,200 members, is one of a rapidly growing set of niche dating Web sites for people with disabilities and disease. The explosive success of online dating was followed by a proliferation of sites catering to people with HIV and STDs. Those were followed by sites like IrritatedBeingSingle.com, for people with irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn’s disease, and C Is for Cupid, catering to romance seekers affected by cancer....

At 15-years-old, Guatemala-born Roland Gramajo arrived in Houston with his mother in the mid-90s, where he attended high school and met the woman who would become his wife. After a well-intentioned prank went awry and the police were called, he sustained a criminal record which would come back to haunt him, leading to his deportation years later, according to the paper. After a subsequent, unauthorized return to the United States, Gramajo became a cornerstone of the Houston immigrant community....

Pilkey confirmed these plans in an apology released over the weekend, after Scholastic pulled his 2010 graphic novel, The Adventures of Ook and Gluk—part of the Captain Underpants franchise—from circulation because it “perpetuates passive racism.” As Pilkey noted in his public apology, the book “contains harmful racial stereotypes and passively racist imagery.” The author will donate his advance and royalties received through sale of the book “to charities that provide free books, art supplies, and theater for children in underserved communities; organizations that promote diversity in children’s books and publishing; and organizations designed to stop Asian hatred....

Musician John Mayer, who owns a residence in Montana, put together the Rise for the River concert event and said proceeds will benefit a new fund called the Southwest Montana Flood Relief Fund that serves Park and Madison counties. Proceeds will go toward emergency shelter, drinking water, food and clothing for those impacted by the flooding. Though all three concerts—which will be held August 8, August 14 and August 21—sold out, those wishing to support the cause can still make online donations....

“Dave Hakstol makes franchise history, named Kraken head coach on June 24, 2021. Joins NHL’s 32nd team after deep search by GM Ron Francis, who sought leader with NHL head coach experience, plus emphatically checks boxes for leadership, character and player development,” the Seattle Kraken said in a statement on their website. “We are so proud of the momentum built for this franchise to launch. From an incredible fan base came a brilliant arena, a world-class training center and an agreement by a Hall-of-Famer to become our GM,” Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke said in the statement....

The singer-songwriter, 78, is the late Beckett’s biological father, having donated sperm to Etheridge and her ex-partner Julie Cypher. After news of the tragedy broke Wednesday, Crosby responded to a tweet that claimed he was “played no part” in Beckett’s life, simply saying: “Not true.” “I respectfully point out, David was their donor. They did not have a son ‘with’ him. He was Melissa and Julie’s child. They raised him....

After serving as an on-course commentator and interviewer for CBS from 1997 to September of this year, Feherty can now be seen on Golf Channel hosting his show “Feherty.” He will also be a part of NBC’s golf coverage. MORE: PGA Tour winners of the 2015-16 season | Speith says golf hasn’t entered new era — yet Spending extended periods of time with today’s stars allows Feherty to compare this generation with his, and he has noticed a big difference....

The Celtics waived the two-time NBA All-Star Friday, but he is expected to sign a $2.1 million deal with the Mavericks once he clears waivers, according to Yahoo! Sports. MORE: NBA trade winners | Clippers mocked after tweeting Blake Griffin photo Dallas is in sixth place in the Western Conference, and is thought to be looking for another big man. Lee averaged 7.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 30 games for the Celtics this season....

De Gea is the best in the world The defender completed a sensational return to Stamford Bridge on the final day of the transfer window and has started four league games since. During his first spell with the Blues, the Brazil international won the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup and has now set his sights on the English league title after enjoying plenty of domestic success at PSG....

“I’m not washed up,” he said before Saturday’s game, via WEEI. “I guarantee you that. I can wake up and hit, bro. That’s my nature. I’m not washed up.” MORE: 2015 MLB Draft: TV coverage, time and channel | Five keys to the 2015 MLB Draft Ortiz, who is currently hitting .219/.298/.375, took offense to the question asked by Steve Burton of WBZ-TV. “I was asked on camera the other day if I was washed up....

And, wouldn’t you know it, the former Cubs catcher got there with a perfectly executed, baseball-themed freestyle dance (and dramatic reenactment of his World Series last ride). MORE: Cubs do rain dance after game vs. Brewers postponed If this dancing thing doesn’t work out, Grandpa Rossy has a future as a peanut vendor. Team Lady and the Gramp (the team name of Ross and his dance partner, Lindsay Arnold) has been a hit from the beginning of this “DWTS” season — and now another championship is in sight for Ross....

Perak have pulled off a real coup beating a whole host of teams to the signing of Brendan Gan. The 29-year-old will be a key figure for the Bos Gaurus as they go in search of a top three finish in the 2018 Super League season. Gan who last played for Kelantan, had been out recuperating from a second ankle cruciate ligament surgery having previously suffered the same injury but on a different knee....

Made by Revance Therapeutics, Daxxify is a neuromuscular blocking agent that “paralyzes” wrinkles the same way Botox does. “These medications all work to decrease the activation of the muscles in which they are injected,” Alexander Zuriarrain, MD, a double board-certified plastic surgeon and skincare specialist, told Verywell. “The purpose is to relax these muscles and avoid the creation of fine lines and wrinkles that occur over time. The more these muscles are activated, the more skin wrinkling can occur leading to evidence of premature aging....

The race is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, and while most are optimistic about conditions this weekend, forecasts are calling for partly cloudy weather throughout the day with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. According to weather.com, NASCAR fans can expect intervals of clouds and sunshine in the morning with a 20 percent chance of rain. It bumps up to a 40 percent chance of rain in the afternoon and evening, though, as more clouds move in throughout the day....

Fast-moving showers over Daytona International Speedway pushed back the start of the second Duel at Daytona 150-mile race Thursday night from its original 8:45 p.m. ET slot. NASCAR has not given a new start time for the race, but the rain has stopped and track drying has begun. MORE: Duels at Daytona live updates, highlights The rain arrived after the conclusion of the first Duel, which was run without any threat of weather....

To get fans to their seats, the new grandstands will have 40 escalators, a big improvement from fans walking up steps to their seats. The three main concourses will be more expansive, with more room for fans to sit and chat — and check their phones and tweet — as well as modern concession stands. MORE: Picks for Daytona’s Coke Zero 400 | LInemakers: At the halfway point About 40,000 of the new seats will be in place for the 2015 Daytona 500 with the rest ready fro the 2016 Daytona 500....

New Yorkers documented the heartwarming scene on social media on Sunday. “What a year — this was a nice gift for sure! Happy Pride” said Twitter user Seth Travis. “Just when I thought I couldn’t love NYC more- a double rainbow right outside my window DURING #PRIDE MONTH” wrote Christina Marie on Twitter. Chase Sutton posted a picture of the rainbow and said on Twitter. “On the day that the annual Pride parade was supposed to take place in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first Pride march in NYC”....

On Monday, following the Red Devils’ latest training session, Mata took the opportunity to poke fun at his Old Trafford colleague. United 19/20 to beat Benfica to nil The Spain international jokingly suggested that his fellow countryman is rather fond of him, with admiring glances being shot in his direction. Mata’s post soon went viral, with supporters around the world quick to hail the comedic qualities of the popular playmaker....