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Q: Do you think we’ll get to see Isaiah Stevens at some point soon? A true point guard is such a glaring need. It seems like it would be worth a look at Stevens. It’s too bad Dru Smith is out; his role would have continued to grow.   – Mike, Southwest Ranches.

A: You sort of answered your own question. While the Heat certainly could use a true point guard as playmaker, with all due respect to Bam Adebayo picking up more responsibility in that area with Kel’el Ware moving into the starting lineup, it is the defensive end where the Heat could use something more at the point. Dru Smith was that. Isaiah Stevens, at least at this stage, certainly is not. It is why De’Aaon Fox is such an intriguing name on the trade market, even if an unlikely addition. If ever a need for better backcourt defense was evident, it was with Donovan Mitchell working his way to his 34 points on Wednesday night, with all due respect to Haywood Highsmith’s effort. Cleveland’s wings simply had their way at Kaseya Center.

Q: Ira, it feels like we are in a cooling-off period and that makes this five-game suspension a smart move by the Heat. Now the Heat don’t have to rush into something, but also don’t have to deal with Jimmy Butler distractions during these important games. Smart move by the front office. – Terry.

A: And awfully convenient, too, considering the timing is concurrent with at least the remaining games before the Feb. 6 NBA trading deadline. In that regard, it’s as if no matter what Jimmy Butler did, it was going to result in at least a five-game suspension. But it is what the front office and the team both needed, and perhaps even Jimmy, considering he was never going to go quietly into the night as a non-starter. All of that said, getting something done by the trading deadline still is essential, because there may not be the opportunity for suspensions of convenience going forward. Tick. Tick. Tick.

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Q: How does the Miami Heat feel that Kevin Love has been using social media to stoke the flames of an already bad situation with his obvious support of Jimmy Butler? Kevin was gifted with an $8 million contract through next season. Perhaps silence would be more appropriate? – Joey, Lake Worth.

A: Nah. The Heat, as an organization, are well aware of the value of social media, and also, as evidenced by their own social media, appreciate the snark of the medium. Kevin Love’s posts have been lighthearted and whimsical. That hasn’t always been the case with others on the roster who have taken more-pointed approaches with their social posts.

Today is Thursday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2025. There are 335 days left in the year.

Today in history:

On Jan. 30, 1948, Indian political and spiritual leader Mohandas K. Gandhi, 78, was shot and killed in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse (neh-too-RAHM’ gahd-SAY’), a Hindu extremist.

Also on this date:

In 1649, England’s King Charles I was executed for high treason.

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In 1933, Adolf Hitler was named chancellor of Germany.

In 1945, during World War II, a Soviet submarine torpedoed the German ship MV Wilhelm Gustloff in the Baltic Sea, killing over 9,000, most of them war refugees; roughly 1,000 people survived.

In 1968, the Tet Offensive began during the Vietnam War as Communist forces launched surprise attacks against South Vietnamese towns and cities.

In 1969, The Beatles staged an unannounced concert atop Apple headquarters in London that would be their last public performance.

In 1972, 13 Catholic civil rights marchers were shot and killed by British soldiers in Northern Ireland on what became known as “Bloody Sunday.”

In 2017, President Donald Trump fired Acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates after she publicly questioned the constitutionality of his controversial refugee and immigration ban and refused to defend it in court.

In 2020, health officials reported the first known case in which the new coronavirus was spread from one person to another in the United States.

Today’s birthdays:

• Actor Gene Hackman is 95.
• Actor Vanessa Redgrave is 88.
• Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney is 84.
• Musician Phil Collins is 74.
• Actor Charles S. Dutton (“Roc”) is 74.
• Golf Hall of Famer Curtis Strange is 70.
• Actor Ann Dowd (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) is 69.
• Comedian Brett Butler (″Grace Under Fire”) is 67.
• Singer Jody Watley is 66.
• Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson is 53.
• Actor Christian Bale is 51.
• Actor Olivia Colman is 51.
• Actor Wilmer Valderrama (“That ’70s Show”) is 45.
• Rapper-musician Kid Cudi is 41.

By Bob Ferrante

Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE — Florida State coach Mike Norvell saw enough in two games against quarterback Thomas Castellanos that he knew what to expect from the Boston College transfer.

At least on the field.

“I’ve had to defend him here the last couple years, and I think he added a bunch of these gray hairs,” Norvell joked. “He’s an absolute talent and a wonderful young man. I think he’s one of the more dynamic players in all of college football.”

Castellanos, who accounted for 5 touchdowns the last two years against FSU, signed with the Seminoles in mid-December and held his first news conference Tuesday.

Thomas Castellanos transferred from UCF, where he was the first recruit to commit to Gus Malzahn in his first season in 2022, soon after the spring game in ’23 for Boston College. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

“I would say 2023 and 2024 helped me prove that I can play quarterback and play quarterback here,” said Castellanos, who initially played at UCF before transferring after one season under then-coach Gus Malzahn. “It all worked out the way I wanted it to work out. I’m super excited to be here now.”

Castellanos and the Seminoles seem to be a perfect pairing — both looking for fresh starts after disappointing seasons.

Castellanos abruptly left Boston College in mid-November after losing his starting job to Grayson James. He lost the starting job to John Rhys Plumlee at UCF, leading to his move to BC.

“I would just say unfortunately things didn’t happen the way I wanted them to happen,” Castellanos said. “Unfortunately, a lot of the things that were out there are not true. But that’s past me now.

“I’m here now. I’m a part of something special.”

The Seminoles, meanwhile, finished 2-10 last season — their worst record in 50 years — and have undergone significant changes on both sides of the ball. Norvell replaced both coordinators, four more assistants and hit the transfer portal hard signing 16 in hopes of improving his roster.

Castellanos could be the most important one. He grew up about three hours northeast of Tallahassee in Waycross, Ga., and called Florida State his “dream school.” His move includes a reunion with Malzahn, who resigned after his second consecutive losing season at UCF to become offensive coordinator under Norvell.

Castellanos played sparingly for Malzahn in 2022, throwing 16 passes in five games before jumping to Boston College for a chance to start. In two up-and-down seasons with the Eagles, he showed flashes — first as a runner and then as a passer.

In 2023, Castellanos had nearly as many interceptions (14) as touchdown passes (15) while running for 1,113 yards. A year later, with Bill O’Brien as his head coach, Castellanos developed into a pocket passer and ran for just 194 yards while improving his completion percentage by four points. He accounted for 18 touchdowns and just 5 interceptions in eight games.

Three of those TDs came in a victory against the Seminoles in September.

Castellanos is viewed as an ideal fit for Malzahn’s offense. He has fond memories of working with the coach.

“A great leader, great coach,” Castellanos said. “We had a great bond when I was there. I’m excited to be back with him. … It’s an offense that is going to be explosive, going to be high tempo.”

Castellanos also insisted he had no doubts about joining — and potentially leading — FSU’s rebuild.

“I know what kind of excitement this fan base and this community brings just by even playing here or watching,” Castellanos said. “This is an exciting place that loves football and really cares about their guys and their players.

“I just wanted to be a part of that. I just wanted to come back, down south, closer to home and be a part of something special.”

A jet with 60 passengers and four crew members aboard collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River.

Here’s what we know so far:

• What caused the collision? That’s unclear. The Federal Aviation Administration said the midair collision occurred around 9 p.m. EST when a regional jet that had departed from Wichita, Kansas, collided with a military Blackhawk helicopter while on approach to an airport runway. The helicopter was on a training flight, an official told the Associated Press.
• Are there casualties? There were multiple fatalities, according to a person familiar with the matter, but the precise number of victims was unclear as rescue crews hunt for survivors. American Airlines says 60 passengers and 4 crew members were on the plane. Three soldiers were onboard the helicopter, an Army official said.
• What’s the latest on the search efforts? All takeoffs and landings from the airport are halted while helicopters from law enforcement agencies across the region fly over the scene. Inflatable rescue boats were launched into the Potomac River, and first responders set up light towers from the shore to illuminate the area.

The Associated Press is providing live video of the scene of the plane crash near Washington’s Reagan Airport:

A Fort Lauderdale Police officer shot a man Wednesday evening after the property manager of a marina and RV park called about the man causing a disturbance, the police department said.

The officer arrived in the 2300 block of State Road 84 just before 6:30 p.m. and found the man who the property manager said was causing a disturbance, department spokesperson Casey Liening said in an email late Wednesday. Yacht Haven Park & Marina is at that address.

Liening said the officer “at some point” shot the man after asking for other officers to come as back up. He was taken to Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale.

Liening did not provide the man’s condition or name or identify the officer.

The officer will be on paid administrative leave as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigates, as is customary.

Wednesday’s shooting is at least the third so far in 2025 involving Fort Lauderdale officers. On Jan. 19, an officer shot and killed a man who got out of his car at a gas station “with what appeared to be a firearm” after fleeing from an earlier traffic stop, the department previously said. On Jan. 9, Fort Lauderdale officers shot and killed a man who was throwing “incendiary devices” after receiving a call about a fire.

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A woman was killed Wednesday night in a hit-and-run crash in Oakland Park, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said.

Oakland Park Fire Rescue and deputies found the woman shortly before 8 p.m. in the area of Northwest 38th Street and Powerline Road. She was pronounced dead there, the Sheriff’s Office said.

The Sheriff’s Office did not provide further information.

The south lanes of Powerline Road between Northwest 38th Avenue and Prospect Road remained closed as of 10 p.m.

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MIAMI – Observations and other notes of interest from Wednesday night’s 126-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers:

– Tyler or no Tyler?

– That will become known by 7 p.m. Thursday, when Eastern Conference reserves are named for the All-Star Game.

– For Heat guard Tyler Herro, it figures to be a close call.

– No more than six guards from the East can make it, based on roster rules.

– Already in as Eastern Conference backcourt starters are Donovan Mitchell and Jalen Brunson.

– Both highly deserving.

– As Mitchell certainly showed in this one on Wednesday night.

– From there, logic says that three of the four remaining East backcourt spots likely go to Damian Lillard, Cade Cunningham and Darius Garland, if only because of Cleveland’s dominance this season.

– So Herro . . . or Trae Young, Tyrese Maxey, LaMelo Ball, Tyrese Haliburton, or someone else?

– Herro’s path could otherwise be as an injury replacement, similar to when Goran Dragic made it for the first time with the Heat.

– The argument is that a better record would have significantly boosted Herro’s chances.

– Instead, back to .500 after this loss.

– As it is, Herro on Wednesday night extended his franchise record to 79 consecutive games with at least one 3-pointer.

– It was Herro’s 71st consecutive regular-season game scoring in double figures. As a means of comparison, Jimmy Butler’s longest such Heat streak is 63 consecutive games. The franchise record is 294 by LeBron James.

– For a third consecutive game the Heat again opened with a lineup of Herro, Kel’el Ware, Bam Adebayo, Haywood Highsmith and Duncan Robinson.

– It was Ware’s fifth consecutive start.

– While the Heat were without Butler, the Cavaliers also were shorthanded, with Garland given the night off for rest.

– The Cavaliers were limited in that option, with a nationally televised game Thursday against the Hawks and the league discouraging rest in such games.

– Also out for the Cavaliers were  Sam Merrill (illness), Isaac Okoro (shoulder), Dean Wade (knee), and Caris LeVert (wrist).

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– Highsmith opened defensively on Mitchell.

– Terry Rozier and Nikola Jovic entered together as the Heat’s first two substitutes.

– With Jaime Jaquez Jr. following at the start of the second period.

– Pelle Larsson later made it 10 deep.

– Energizing as usual.

– With Okoro and Wade out, former Heat forward Max Strus has emerged as Cleveland’s de facto perimeter stopper.
– “It fits his personality. It fits who he is. Done it before. Done it well. Did it in Miami,” Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson said. “We’re lucky we have another one who is capable of doing that.”

– Strus and Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and Strus shared a pregame embrace.

– Strus then was introduced last among the Cavaliers starters to a warm ovation.

– Jovic extended his career-best streak to 12 consecutive games with a 3-pointer.

MIAMI — An argument could be made that this one was over on Dec. 8, when the Miami Heat dared defeat the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers.

With the Cavaliers back at Kaseya Center on Wednesday night, Cleveland made clear which team stands dominant atop the Eastern Conference … and which team doesn’t.

In that regard, order was restored in the 126-106  loss that dropped Erik Spoelstra’s team back to .500, at 23-23, while the Cavaliers exited at 38-9.

“It’s not easy,”  Heat guard Terry Rozier said of trying to compete with the Cavs. “But it lets you know the difference from the number-one team in the league.”

Ahead from start to finish, the Cavaliers punished the Heat on both ends even with giving point guard Darius Garland, an All-Star candidate, the night off for rest.

Such is the luxury of the double-double power-play tandem of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen and the scoring of Donovan Mitchell.

Mobley closed with 22 points and 15 rebounds, Allen with 12 points and 10 rebounds, with Mitchell scoring 34.

“We got introduced to the team that is first in the East for a reason,” Spoelstra said.

From the Heat, it was mostly a night of the middling beyond 22 points apiece from Tyler Herro and Rozier. Against the size of Mobley and Allen, Bam Adebayo closed with 21 points and nine rebounds, but Kel’el Ware with five points and four rebounds.

“We’re still working through things, trying to figure out how we can get better,” Adebayo said of his pairing with Ware that was exposed Wednesday night.

Five Degrees of Heat from Wednesday night’s game:

1. Game flow: The Cavaliers led 31-21 after the first quarter and 59-41 at halftime.

“We just got to get off to better starts,” Herro said.

The Heat then went down 19 early in the third, before closing back to 94-84 by the end of the third period.

The Heat got within eight early in the fourth quarter, but that was it, with Cleveland quickly pushing their advantage to 17 shortly thereafter.

“When you give a team like that any kind of room, it’s going to be tough to battle back,” Rozier said.

Cleveland’s lead peaked at 22, as the Heat continue to play in the suspension absence of Jimmy Butler.

“‘If we made any kind of poor decisions it turned into a six-, eight–point run immediately,” Spoelstra said of the game flow.

“There were a lot of things where we would have had to check those boxes to give ourselves a better chance.”

2. Uneven night: A night before All-Star reserves are to be named, Herro struggled early, defended frequently by former Heat forward Max Strus, closing 9 of 20 from the field, 4 of 10 on 3-pointers.

“I just came out a little slow on the offensive end,” Herro said. “A little slow start, for sure.”

Herro’s frustrations boiled over with 69 seconds to play in the third quarter, when he was called for a technical foul for complaining to referee Che Flores. Herro then channeled his anger to score 10 points in the final 40.5 seconds of the period.

The game could have been a showdown of All-Star candidates, with Garland also in the running for a spot as an Eastern Conference reserve (albeit with the All-Star voting by conference coaches completed earlier this week).

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3. Out of nowhere: After scoring just two points in the first half, Heat forward Highsmith scored 10 points in the opening 2:49 of the third quarter, including a pair of 3-pointers.

As a matter of perspective, Highsmith had totalled 11 points in his previous five appearances, with no more than 15 points in any game since he scored 19 in a Nov. 6 road loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Even with that burst, the Heat still were down 14 after Highsmith scored the 10th of those points in that 2:49 run.

That 10-point burst also closed out Highsmith’s scoring.

4. In the paint: For all the fascination with the Heat’s pairing of Adebayo and Ware in the power rotation, the Cavaliers set the tone from the start with paint attacks against the Heat’s wings, leaving them with an initial 26-4 edge in paint points and a 36-18 such advantage at halftime.

“It’s not just because we’ve got two bigs out there that you think you’re going to fix a problem,” Adebayo said.

Cleveland stood at 20 of 28 on 2-point shots in the first half.

Ultimately, it ended with the Cavaliers outscoring the Heat 68-38 in the paint.

“We have to shore that up,” Spoelstra said.

“This needs to be corrected. There’s no excuses. We need to be more physical and purposeful on the glass.”

5. On the road again: The Heat now have only one home game until Feb. 26.

Up next is a four-game trip, on Saturday to San Antonio, Tuesday to Chicago, Wednesday to Philadelphia and Feb. 7, the day after the NBA trading deadline, to Brooklyn.

Then, after a Feb. 10 home game against the Celtics, the Heat go out for games at Oklahoma City and Dallas before the All-Star break, with games to follow after the break at Toronto,  Milwaukee and Atlanta.

Beyond that Feb. 10 game against the Celtics, the Heat do not play at home again until a Feb. 26 game against the Hawks.

By ALANIS THAMES

SUNRISE — Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and two assists, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 30 shots for his second shutout of the season, and the Florida Panthers beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-0 on Wednesday night.

Aleksander Barkov and Sam Bennett also scored for the Panthers, who entered the game a point back of Toronto for the top spot in the Atlantic Division. Bobrovsky got his 46th career shutout.

It was the second time in eight days the teams played each other. The Kings beat the Panthers 2-1 in Los Angeles last Wednesday.

Darcy Kuemper made 36 saves for the Kings, who have lost three straight and seven of their last 10 games. Eight of those games have been played on the road.

Takeaways

Panthers: Tkachuk recorded his seventh multi-assist game of the season. He’s up to 31 assists on the season.

Key moment

Barkov doubled Florida’s lead during a 5-on-3 power play 4:43 into the third. That was his 16th point on the man-advantage this season.

Key stat

Kulikov’s assist in the first period came during his 1,000th career game. He’s the 13th Panthers player and 402nd skater in NHL history to hit that mark.

Up Next

The Panthers host Chicago on Saturday.

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Which white puffer jackets are best?

Puffer jackets are an effective and stylish way to keep warm in cold weather. They might look big and bulky, but they are relatively lightweight. The jacket’s bulky look comes from its insulation, designed to trap and retain heat.

White puffer jackets are not as common as dark-colored versions, but several high-quality puffer jackets come in white. The Tommy Hilfiger Puffer Jacket is the top choice for white puffer jackets.

What to know before you buy a white puffer jacket Fill material

The fill material is one of the important factors when choosing a puffer jacket. You can choose a puffer jacket filled with down or one with synthetic filler.

High-quality down offers an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, making it an ideal filler material for puffer jackets. The two most common types of fill are duck and goose down, with goose down the more expensive.

If you don’t want to buy a jacket sourced from animals, you can choose a jacket with synthetic filler. Just know that it might not keep you as warm as jackets with down.

Fill weight

The fill weight of a puffer jacket is typically between 500 and 800 grams, or about 17 to 28 ounces. This is the amount of down or synthetic filler stuffed inside the jacket. You would expect a heavier puffer jacket to be warmer but that is not always the case. Fill power is more important than fill weight. This means that a high-quality jacket that uses premium down might be lighter in weight and offer better warmth than heavier versions.

Length

Puffer jackets come in different lengths, ranging from the full-length that covers the entire body to a cropped length, designed to fit around the waist. A cropped white puffer jacket would look sportier, but with less coverage, it won’t provide the same level of warmth as longer versions.

What to look for in a quality white puffer jacket Shell material

Lightweight nylon is one of the most common materials used in the outer shell of puffer jackets. If you are looking for extra durability, consider a jacket with a polyester outer shell. An outer shell with water-resistant properties will keep the down or synthetic filler dry for maximum warmth.

Adjustability

Some puffer jackets are adjustable so they can fit perfectly and offer users flexibility for different weather conditions. A puffer jacket should not be too tight so it does not restrict your range of motion or feel uncomfortable. It should also not be too loose — otherwise, it won’t be as effective in keeping you warm.

Extra features

The extra features offered in some puffer jackets include special linings such as fleece or shearling for extra warmth, a removable hood, and elastic cuffs. Some puffer jackets also offer different types of pockets, including hidden pockets for security.

How much you can expect to spend on a white puffer jacket

The price range depends on several factors, including the brand of the jacket. You can pay anywhere between $50-$500 for a good-quality white puffer jacket.

Puffer jacket FAQ What is the best way to clean a puffer jacket?

A. Several puffer jackets on the market are machine washable. When washing a puffer jacket in a machine, make sure you choose a delicate or gentle setting to avoid damage. If you want to be extra careful, it is better to simply hand-wash it.

Will the puffer jacket lose its warmth over time?

A. A high-quality puffer jacket that is cared for will last you a lifetime, providing the same level of warmth. However, most puffer jackets will eventually start losing their thickness as the down becomes flatter. As the jacket loses its thickness, it will not provide the same level of warmth.

What are the best white puffer jackets to buy? Top white puffer jacket

Tommy Hilfiger Puffer Jacket

What you need to know: This jacket offers a nylon outer shell, fleece-lined stand collar, and rib-knit storm cuffs for extra warmth.

What you’ll love: This puffer jacket offers two large side pockets for extra storage and is wind-resistant. It also features an interior pocket and is machine washable. It has a variety of colors available.

What you should consider: It can be a bit tricky to access the inner pocket due to the awkward design of the zipper.

Worth checking out

Guess Midweight Puffer Jacket

What you need to know: This jacket’s weather-resistant outer shell, removable hood, and lightweight construction make it worth checking out.

What you’ll love: The jacket has a high-quality zipper that works smoothly. The inner lining is made from polyester for maximum durability and a comfortable fit.

What you should consider: The jacket might be expensive for price-sensitive buyers, but it’s often on sale.

Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.

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Today is Wednesday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2025. There are 336 days left in the year.

Today in history:

On Jan. 29, 2018, the Cleveland Indians announced that they would remove the Chief Wahoo logo from their uniforms in the coming baseball season, after decades of protests and complaints that the grinning, red-faced caricature was racist. (The team changed its name to the Cleveland Guardians starting in the 2022 season.)

Also on this date:

In 1891, following the death of her brother Kalākaua, Lili‘uokalani was sworn in as the first and only queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom. (Her reign would end two years later when the Hawaiian monarchy was abolished following a U.S. military-supported coup d’état.)

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In 1936, the first five inductees of baseball’s Hall of Fame — Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, and Walter Johnson — were named in Cooperstown, New York.

In 1979, President Jimmy Carter formally welcomed Chinese Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping (dung shah-oh-ping) to the White House, following the establishment of diplomatic relations.

In 1995, the San Francisco 49ers became the first team in NFL history to win five Super Bowl titles, beating the San Diego Chargers, 49-26, in Super Bowl XXIX.

In 1998, a bomb rocked an abortion clinic in Birmingham, Alabama, killing security guard Robert Sanderson and critically injuring nurse Emily Lyons. (The bomber, Eric Rudolph, was captured in May 2003 and is serving a life sentence.)

In 2002, in his first State of the Union address, President George W. Bush said terrorists were still threatening America — and warned of “an axis of evil” consisting of North Korea, Iran and Iraq.

In 2013, the Justice Department ended its criminal probe of the Deepwater Horizon disaster and Gulf of Mexico oil spill, with a U.S. judge agreeing to let London-based oil giant BP PLC plead guilty to manslaughter charges for the deaths of 11 rig workers and pay a record $4 billion in penalties.

In 2017, six people were killed in a shooting at a Quebec City mosque during evening prayers. (Alexandre Bissonnette, who was arrested nearby, pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder charges and was sentenced to life in prison.)

Today’s birthdays:

• Feminist author Germaine Greer is 86.
• Actor Katharine Ross is 85.
• Actor Tom Selleck is 80.
• R&B singer Charlie Wilson is 72.
• TV host and media mogul Oprah Winfrey is 71.
• Olympic diving gold medalist Greg Louganis is 65.
• Actor Nicholas Turturro is 63.
• Football Hall of Famer Andre Reed is 61.
• Hockey Hall of Famer Dominik Hašek is 60.
• Actor-director Edward Burns is 57.
• Actor Heather Graham is 55.
• Actor Sara Gilbert is 50.
• Pop-rock singer Adam Lambert is 43.