Tom Davis, Al Franken’s ‘SNL’ partner, dies in New York

HUDSON, N.Y. – Tom Davis, a writer who with Al Franken helped develop some of the most popular skits in the early years of “Saturday Night Live,” was remembered by his former partner as “great friend, a good man, and so funny.” He was 59.

Horrific attack at Batman screening in Colorado leaves 12 dead

In one of the deadliest mass shootings in recent U.S. history, a gunman opened fire in a suburban Denver theater early today. At least 12 people were killed and 58 wounded, 11 critically.

Solar panel company Amonix says competition, high costs forced closure

Solar panel manufacturer Amonix might have been in financial trouble before the company’s chief executive officer was killed in a December plane crash and 70 percent of the work force at its North Las Vegas plant was laid off a month later.

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51s’ Snider goes deep, then heads to Toronto

Aside from the six weeks Travis Snider spent on the disabled list this season, the 51s corner outfielder has all but banged down the door to the big leagues.

Rodmans finally reunite

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has finally met his estranged father after 42 years of separation, following an exhibition game in the Philippines.