David J. Phillip/Associated PressCapping off Major League Baseball's annual awards week, Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros and Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins were named American League and National League Most Valuable Player, respectively, on Thursday.
After finishing in the top 10 of MVP voting in 2015 and 2016, Altuve became the second player in Astros history to take home the award, joining Jeff Bagwell, who won in 1994. Houston's superstar second baseman beat out New York Yankees rookie sensation Aaron Judge and Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez. Read More...
Serial killer Arthur Shawcross, who was serving life in prison for strangling 11 women in the Rochester area, has died at 63.
Shawcross died late Monday at an Albany hospital, where he had been taken after complaining of leg pain earlier in the day at the Sullivan Correctional Facility, Corrections Department spokesman Erik Kriss said Tuesday. The cause of death was still under investigation, he said.
Shawcross' 13-week trial in 10 of the killings included graphic testimony about mutilation and cannibalism. Read More...
1. Reach for the ginger — skip the ale. Studies have shown that ginger root is effective at alleviating nausea and vomiting. What's more, ginger has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor and antiulcer effects. What soda helps with vomiting? Clear liquids are the best. Water, Gatorade, Sprite, 7-Up, and Ginger Ale are suggested. Clear broth, plain Jell—O and weak tea may also be used but in smaller amounts. Avoid milk or milk products during the first 24 hours. Read More...
