1/26: The Book Report by Washington Post critic Ron Charles
The “Sunday Morning” book reviewer offers his picks from this month’s new fiction and non-fiction titles, including new novels by Adam Ross and Alafair Burke.
South Africa’s SA20 league is aiming to emulate the success of the Indian Premier League (IPL) by attracting top international talent and providing a platform for young South African players. The league’s second season saw strong attendance, and the addition of India’s Dinesh Karthik, for the third edition, is expected to further boost viewership.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was in New York as immigration raids occurred. At least four people were taken into custody, according to sources. CBS News’ Jason Allen reports on deportation flights, and Ian Lee has more on the raids that occurred in Chicago.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned of bad actors who seek to use the trauma and chaos created by the wildfires in California for their own gain.
Delhi Police have identified 175 individuals suspected of being undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants. As concerns rise about illegal immigration, authorities conducted thorough checks and verifications, even dispatching teams to suspects’ places of origin. This initiative follows recent political discussions and directives from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to identify illegal immigrants in schools and prevent issuing…
Joburg Super Kings secured a six-run victory over MI Cape Town using the DLS method in a rain-affected SA20 clash. A revised target of 136 runs from 19 overs saw JSK ahead by six runs when rain halted play. Leus du Plooy and Wihan Lubbe were not out at the stoppage, while MI Cape Town’s…
A fire in a rented house in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, tragically killed six people and injured four others, including a neighbor who assisted in rescue efforts. The victims, residing in the home of a retired DSP, likely died from suffocation. Authorities are investigating the incident and will release the bodies after post-mortems are conducted.