| Five killed as gunman opens fire in Valentine’s Day massacre at US ...
Five people were shot dead and at least 13 injured after a gunman dressed in black opened fire and sprayed bullets around a lecture hall at an Illinois university before killing himself. The shooter burst from behind a screen during a geology lecture at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb shortly after 3pm and fired on the 160 students using a shotgun and two handguns. Students frantically scrambled over desks for cover as about 30 rounds were fired across the hall. University authorities said that the gunman, who has been identified as a student, but not from the university, then turned the gun on himself. Campus police refused to release his name. The incident took place in Cole Hall near the King Commons, a central meeting point on the 25,000student campus.
Four killed, more than 20 hurt as storms slam region
Unseasonably warm temperatures and a cold front triggered heavy rains, high winds and at least one tornado that left four people dead and more than 20 injured Tuesday night in West Tennessee, according to emergency officials. Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork said two people were killed in the Huntersville community in western Madison County. The two were killed in their homes, officials said. Their names were not released. U.S. 70 was closed in that area because of propane leaks. .
Mountaineer offense is on the hot seat
GLENDALE, Ariz. - As West Virginia's football season comes to a close, the immediate intrigue is in the unknown. That has nothing to do with who the next Mountaineer head coach will be. That's for another day, a later one. It has everything to do with how 11th-ranked WVU will try to offensively get to 11 wins for a third straight season against Oklahoma (11-2) here on Wednesday night in the Fiesta Bowl. There is some inkling that the Mountaineers (10-2) might try to go to the air more often than they have, although there's no strong evidence to support that. First off, WVU hasn't shown any vertical passing game since Patrick White has been the starting quarterback. Former Coach Rich Rodriguez, time and again, labeled most of his wideouts as unreliable.
St. Philip rectory set for demolition
With a 103-year-old Victorian turret jutting up on its left corner, the fenced-in parcel stands as a long-ago contrast to the steady stream of cars careening past.
See the full story Saturday in the Enquirer and at battlecreekenquirer.com. .
New Year arrives for Chinese-Americans
Twelve animals play roles in the Chinese calendar, which dates back to the early days of farming. Certain personality traits are ascribed to each of the animals. Those born during the year of the Rat are said to be smart, magnetic, well-liked, quick-witted, protective and calculating. It is the first sign in the 12-year cycle. More stories from the News section .
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