As questions mount about the ex-Nissan chairman’s flight from Japan, Turkey detains people suspected of aiding him. Source
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Titans QB Ryan Tannehill Named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for December
Tannehill completed 90-of-132 passes for 1,322 yards with 12 touchdowns and just two interceptions in five games in December. Tannehill’s completion percentage in those games was 68.2 percent, and his passer rating was 124.6. Source
Recent deaths highlight pressures faced by K-pop stars
K-pop is taking the U.S. by storm, but the apparent suicides of two of the genre’s stars has put the spotlight on the pressures faced by performers, particularly women. Ramy Inocencio went to South Korea to learn more. Source
Titans WR A.J. Brown Named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Month for December
A second-round pick of the Titans in the 2019 NFL Draft, A.J. Brown had three 100-yard games in the month December. Source
Titans QB Ryan Tannehill Named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for December
Tannehill completed 90-of-132 passes for 1,322 yards with 12 touchdowns and just two interceptions in five games in December. Tannehill’s completion percentage in those games was 68.2 percent, and his passer rating was 124.6. Source
“Captain America” actress charged with killing her mom
Mollie Fitzgerald is accused in the death of 68-year-old Patricia “Tee” Fitzgerald, who authorities say was found dead on Dec. 20 inside her home. Source
California labor law meant to protect gig-economy workers under fire
The new year means the start of a new labor law in California meant to protect more than a million freelance and gig-economy workers. They do jobs like pet sitting, cleaning and ride-share and delivery driving. Supporters of the law, known as AB 5, say it pushes companies to recognize contractors as employees, giving them access to benefits. But Uber and Postmates are suing the state, hoping to stop the new law. Carter Evans reports. Source
Recent suicides show the dark side of K-pop
K-pop is taking the U.S. by storm, but the apparent suicides of two of the genre’s stars has put the spotlight on the pressures faced by performers, particularly women Source
Hasidic Jewish man punched in New York, the latest in string of anti-Semitic attacks
New surveillance video appears to capture another anti-Semitic attack in New York. It’s the latest in a series of violent incidents targeting the Jewish community. The footage shows a 22-year-old Hasidic Jewish man defending himself before a woman punched him in the neck Wednesday. Police took two women into custody, and one is being charged with assault. Don Dahler reports from Brooklyn, where the attack happened. Source
Derrick Henry a Finalist for 2019 FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Year
Fans can vote for Derrick Henry for 2019 FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Year in the weeks leading up to Super Bowl LIV. Source