Regression – Syndication

Bucs' Keller gets opening day nod -- and a bottle of bubbly

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton handed Mitch Keller the opening day assignment and a celebratory bottle of bubbly. Shelton broke the news to the 26-year-old right-hander that he'll get the nod when Pittsburgh begins the season at Cincinnati on March 30. In a video posted on the Pirates' Twitter feed, Shelton and Keller sat down in the manager's office and began discussing the right-hander's side session. Shelton asked how many pitches he threw, and then asked Keller how many he thinks he'll throw on the 30th. Keller asked what the 30th was and the manager replied, "opening day."

What will happen if medication abortion challenge succeeds?

In the latest effort to limit abortion access, opponents of the procedure are seeking to ban one of the two drugs used in medication abortions. If they succeed, only one of the pills would be available. But women would still be able to get abortions. In November, an anti-abortion group filed a federal lawsuit in Texas claiming the FDA approved one of the drugs 23 years ago without adequate evidence of safety. A federal judge could rule as early as Friday. Abortion providers are already stocking up on the second drug. Some already offer the one-drug option. Clinics also expect a rise in demand for procedure abortions.

Special prosecutor in 'Rust' case steps down

The special prosecutor for the 2021 fatal shooting on the set of the movie "Rust" in New Mexico has stepped down, the office of New Mexico's First Judicial District Attorney shared in a statement Tuesday.Andrea Reeb, the special prosecutor, said…

Lori Borgman: Worming out of piano

My grandma could play any song in any key. She was a tiny thing with rounded edges that bounced on the piano bench as she rippled keys up and down the keyboard. The entire piano bounced with her.

Sweet and Salty Vegan Caramel Popcorn Bites

In need of a sweet and salty treat? You'll love these vegan popcorn bites. They're packed with flavor from caramel, chocolate, peanut butter and coconut, and they get a healthy boost from cookie dough protein powder.

Birthdays – March 8

Jazz saxophonist George Coleman is 88. Actor Sue Ane Langdon is 87. Songwriter Carole Bayer Sager is 79. Actor-director Micky Dolenz of The Monkees is 78. Bassist Randy Meisner of The Eagles and Poco is 77. Singer Peggy March is 75. Jazz pianist Billy Childs is 66. Singer Gary Numan is 65. NBC News anchor Lester Holt is 64. Actor Aidan Quinn is 64. Guitarist Jimmy Dormire of Confederate Railroad is 63. Actor Camryn Manheim ("The Practice") is 62. Actor Leon ("Cool Runnings") is 62. Singer Shawn Mullins is 55. Actor Andrea Parker ("Less Than Perfect") is 53. Actor Boris Kodjoe ("Code Black," "Madea's Family Reunion") is 50. Actor Freddie Prinze Jr. is 47. Actor Laura Main ("Call the Midwife") is 46. Actor James Van Der Beek ("CSI: Cyber," "Dawson's Creek") is 46. Singer Kameelah Williams of 702 is 45. Actor Nick Zano ("Minority Report," "2 Broke Girls") is 45. Singer Tom Chaplin of Keane is 44. Guitarist Andy Ross of OK Go is 44. Singer Kristinia DeBarge is 33.