Today is Thursday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2022. There are 345 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 20, 1942, Nazi officials held the notorious Wannsee conference, during which they arrived at their "final solution" that called for exterminating Europe's Jews. 

In 1265, England's first representative Parliament met for the first time. 

In 1801, Secretary of State John Marshall was nominated by President John Adams to be chief justice of the United States. 

In 1841, the island of Hong Kong was ceded by China to Great Britain. (It returned to Chinese control in July 1997.)

In 1936, Britain's King George V died after his physician injected the mortally ill monarch with morphine and cocaine to hasten his death; the king was succeeded by his eldest son, Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne 11 months later to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.

In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first chief executive to be inaugurated on Jan. 20 instead of March 4. 

In 1961, John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as the 35th President of the United States. 

In 1964, Capitol Records released the album "Meet the Beatles!" 

In 1981, Iran released 52 Americans it had held hostage for 444 days, minutes after the presidency had passed from Jimmy Carter to Ronald Reagan. 

In 1986, the United States observed the first federal holiday in honor of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

In 2009, Barack Obama was sworn in as the nation's 44th, as well as first African American, president. 

In 2011, federal authorities orchestrated one of the biggest Mafia takedowns in FBI history, charging 127 suspected mobsters and associates in the Northeast with murders, extortion and other crimes spanning decades. 

In 2020, Chinese government experts confirmed human-to-human transmission of the new coronavirus, saying two people caught the virus from family members and that some health workers had tested positive.

Ten years ago: France threatened to withdraw early from Afghanistan after an Afghan soldier killed four French troops and wounded 15 in a setback for the U.S.-led coalition's efforts to build a national army and allow foreign troops to go home. Singer Etta James, 73, died in Riverside, California.

Five years ago: Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, pledging emphatically to empower America's "forgotten men and women." Protesters registered their rage against the new president in a chaotic confrontation with police just blocks from the inaugural parade.

One year ago: Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, declaring that "democracy has prevailed." Kamala Harris – the first female vice president, and the first Black woman and person of South Asian descent to hold the position – was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. With Washington on edge, troops in riot gear lined the streets, and armored vehicles and concrete barriers blocked the empty streets around the Capitol building. Three new senators were sworn into office after Biden's inauguration, securing a Senate majority for Democrats. Donald Trump was at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida by the time Biden was sworn in; he was the first president in modern history to boycott his successor's inauguration. Leaving the White House, Trump hinted at a comeback, saying, "We'll see each other again."

Today's Birthdays: Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin is 92. Olympic gold medal figure skater Carol Heiss is 82. Singer Eric Stewart is 77. Movie director David Lynch is 76. Country-rock musician George Grantham (Poco) is 75. Israeli activist Natan Sharansky is 74. Actor Daniel Benzali is 72. Rock musician Paul Stanley (KISS) is 70. Rock musician Ian Hill (Judas Priest) is 70. Comedian Bill Maher is 66. Actor Lorenzo Lamas is 64. Actor James Denton is 59. Rock musician Greg K. (The Offspring) is 57. Country singer John Michael Montgomery is 57. Sophie, Countess of Wessex, is 57. Actor Rainn Wilson is 56. Actor Stacey Dash is 55. TV personality Melissa Rivers is 54. Actor Reno Wilson is 53. Singer Edwin McCain is 52. Actor Skeet Ulrich is 52. Rap musician ?uestlove (questlove) (The Roots) is 51. Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley is 50. Rock musician Rob Bourdon (Linkin Park) is 43. Singer-songwriter Bonnie McKee is 38. Country singer Brantley Gilbert is 37. Rock singer Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) is 36. Actor Evan Peters is 35.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2022. There are 345 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 20, 1942, Nazi officials held the notorious Wannsee conference, during which they arrived at their "final solution" that called for exterminating Europe's Jews. On this date: In 1265, England's first representative Parliament met for the first time. In 1801, Secretary of State John Marshall was nominated by President John Adams to be chief justice of the United States. In 1841, the island of Hong Kong was ceded by China to Great Britain. (It returned to Chinese control in July 1997.)In 1936, Britain's King George V died after his physician injected the mortally ill monarch with morphine and cocaine to hasten his death; the king was succeeded by his eldest son, Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne 11 months later to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first chief executive to be inaugurated on Jan. 20 instead of March 4. In 1961, John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as the 35th President of the United States. In 1964, Capitol Records released the album "Meet the Beatles!" In 1981, Iran released 52 Americans it had held hostage for 444 days, minutes after the presidency had passed from Jimmy Carter to Ronald Reagan. In 1986, the United States observed the first federal holiday in honor of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.In 2009, Barack Obama was sworn in as the nation's 44th, as well as first African American, president. In 2011, federal authorities orchestrated one of the biggest Mafia takedowns in FBI history, charging 127 suspected mobsters and associates in the Northeast with murders, extortion and other crimes spanning decades. In 2020, Chinese government experts confirmed human-to-human transmission of the new coronavirus, saying two people caught the virus from family members and that some health workers had tested positive.Ten years ago: France threatened to withdraw early from Afghanistan after an Afghan soldier killed four French troops and wounded 15 in a setback for the U.S.-led coalition's efforts to build a national army and allow foreign troops to go home. Singer Etta James, 73, died in Riverside, California.Five years ago: Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, pledging emphatically to empower America's "forgotten men and women." Protesters registered their rage against the new president in a chaotic confrontation with police just blocks from the inaugural parade. One year ago: Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, declaring that "democracy has prevailed." Kamala Harris – the first female vice president, and the first Black woman and person of South Asian descent to hold the position – was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. With Washington on edge, troops in riot gear lined the streets, and armored vehicles and concrete barriers blocked the empty streets around the Capitol building. Three new senators were sworn into office after Biden's inauguration, securing a Senate majority for Democrats. Donald Trump was at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida by the time Biden was sworn in; he was the first president in modern history to boycott his successor's inauguration. Leaving the White House, Trump hinted at a comeback, saying, "We'll see each other again." Today's Birthdays: Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin is 92. Olympic gold medal figure skater Carol Heiss is 82. Singer Eric Stewart is 77. Movie director David Lynch is 76. Country-rock musician George Grantham (Poco) is 75. Israeli activist Natan Sharansky is 74. Actor Daniel Benzali is 72. Rock musician Paul Stanley (KISS) is 70. Rock musician Ian Hill (Judas Priest) is 70. Comedian Bill Maher is 66. Actor Lorenzo Lamas is 64. Actor James Denton is 59. Rock musician Greg K. (The Offspring) is 57. Country singer John Michael Montgomery is 57. Sophie, Countess of Wessex, is 57. Actor Rainn Wilson is 56. Actor Stacey Dash is 55. TV personality Melissa Rivers is 54. Actor Reno Wilson is 53. Singer Edwin McCain is 52. Actor Skeet Ulrich is 52. Rap musician ?uestlove (questlove) (The Roots) is 51. Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley is 50. Rock musician Rob Bourdon (Linkin Park) is 43. Singer-songwriter Bonnie McKee is 38. Country singer Brantley Gilbert is 37. Rock singer Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) is 36. Actor Evan Peters is 35.

Today in History - Jan. 20

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas school paraeducator for alleged sex crimes involving a student.

On Tuesday, police arrested 32-year-old Daniel Alonzo-Hernandez of Wichita, according to the Sedgwick County booking report. He is accused&nbsp; unlawful sexual relations; teacher with student.&nbsp;

On Tuesday a former Wichita high school student reported that as a 17-year-old she was involved in a consensual sexual relationship with a 32-year-old para-educator later identified as Alonzo-Hernandez, according to Officer Trevor Macy.&nbsp; Police arrested and booked him on a requested charge involving sex with the student. He is no longer in custody.

Alonzo-Hernandez is a paraeducator at Wichita South High School, according to online records and is on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, according to USD 259.

Police will present the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.&nbsp;

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas school paraeducator for alleged sex crimes involving a student.On Tuesday, police arrested 32-year-old Daniel Alonzo-Hernandez of Wichita, according to the Sedgwick County booking report. He is accused&nbsp; unlawful sexual relations; teacher with student.&nbsp;On Tuesday a former Wichita high school student reported that as a 17-year-old she was involved in a consensual sexual relationship with a 32-year-old para-educator later identified as Alonzo-Hernandez, according to Officer Trevor Macy.&nbsp; Police arrested and booked him on a requested charge involving sex with the student. He is no longer in custody.<figure>
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 </figure>Alonzo-Hernandez is a paraeducator at Wichita South High School, according to online records and is on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, according to USD 259.Police will present the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.&nbsp;

Para-educator at Kansas school accused of sex with student

The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association has released their week five boy's basketball rankings with the first full week of 2022 hoops in the books.

Abilene continues to climb the 4A ladder rising a rung and claiming the #4 spot this week.

Despite adding a pair of wins last week the Southeast of Saline Trojans remain at #10 in the latest rankings.

The Solomon Gorillas bounced back after a loss to Elyria Christian, but still dropped out of the 1A DI rankings this week.

For the second consecutive week there is a new top team in Class 5A as new #1 Andover Central sent Andover tumbling down to #8 this week.

Here is a look at the full rankings for classes 1-6 after week five.

Class 6A 1. Lawrence-Free State 2. Blue Valley West 3. Dodge City 4. Wichita Heights 5. Blue Valley West 6. Olathe South 7. Shawnee Mission South 8. Wichita Northwest 9. Junction City 10. Shawnee Mission Northwest

Class 5A 1. Andover Central 2. Highland Park 3. Kapaun Mt. Carmel 4. Topeka West 5. Maize 6. Hays 7. St. James Academy 8. Andover 9. Valley Center 10. Pittsburg

Class 4A 1. Eudora 2. Buhler 3. Bishop Miege 4. Abilene 5. Paola 6. McPherson 7. Andale 8. Tonganoxie 9. Wamego 10. Pratt

Class 3A 1. Hesston 2. Royal Valley 3. Cheney 4. Wichita Collegiate 5. Frontenac 6. Nemaha Central 7. Galena 8. Osage City 9. Holcomb 10. Southeast of Saline

Class 2A 1. Hillsboro 2. St. Mary's 3. Valley Falls 4. Ellinwood 5. Wabaunsee 6. Lyndon 7. Erie 8. Trego Community 9. Jefferson County North 10. Dexter/Cedar Vale

1A-Div I 1. South Gray 2. Olpe 3. Osborne 4. Norwich 5. Clifton-Clyde 6. Macksville 7. Hodgeman County 8. Wichita Classical 9. Burlingame 10. Troy

1A-Div II 1. Hanover 2. Northern Valley 3. Greeley County-Tribune 4. Elyria Christian 5. Wheatland-Grinnell 6. Bucklin 7. Dighton 8. Axtell 9. Lebo 10. Waverly

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 <figcaption>This KBCA ranking update is presented by Salina Ortho: Quality orthopedic care when you need it!</figcaption>
 </figure>The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association has released their week five boy's basketball rankings with the first full week of 2022 hoops in the books.Abilene continues to climb the 4A ladder rising a rung and claiming the #4 spot this week.Despite adding a pair of wins last week the Southeast of Saline Trojans remain at #10 in the latest rankings.The Solomon Gorillas bounced back after a loss to Elyria Christian, but still dropped out of the 1A DI rankings this week.For the second consecutive week there is a new top team in Class 5A as new #1 Andover Central sent Andover tumbling down to #8 this week.Here is a look at the full rankings for classes 1-6 after week five.Class 6A 1. Lawrence-Free State 2. Blue Valley West 3. Dodge City 4. Wichita Heights 5. Blue Valley West 6. Olathe South 7. Shawnee Mission South 8. Wichita Northwest 9. Junction City 10. Shawnee Mission Northwest Class 5A 1. Andover Central 2. Highland Park 3. Kapaun Mt. Carmel 4. Topeka West 5. Maize 6. Hays 7. St. James Academy 8. Andover 9. Valley Center 10. PittsburgClass 4A 1. Eudora 2. Buhler 3. Bishop Miege 4. Abilene 5. Paola 6. McPherson 7. Andale 8. Tonganoxie 9. Wamego 10. PrattClass 3A 1. Hesston 2. Royal Valley 3. Cheney 4. Wichita Collegiate 5. Frontenac 6. Nemaha Central 7. Galena 8. Osage City 9. Holcomb 10. Southeast of Saline Class 2A 1. Hillsboro 2. St. Mary's 3. Valley Falls 4. Ellinwood 5. Wabaunsee 6. Lyndon 7. Erie 8. Trego Community 9. Jefferson County North 10. Dexter/Cedar Vale1A-Div I 1. South Gray 2. Olpe 3. Osborne 4. Norwich 5. Clifton-Clyde 6. Macksville 7. Hodgeman County 8. Wichita Classical 9. Burlingame 10. Troy1A-Div II 1. Hanover 2. Northern Valley 3. Greeley County-Tribune 4. Elyria Christian 5. Wheatland-Grinnell 6. Bucklin 7. Dighton 8. Axtell 9. Lebo 10. Waverly

KBCA boys basketball rankings: Week five

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2022. There are 346 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 19, 1981, the United States and Iran signed an accord paving the way for the release of 52 Americans held hostage for more than 14 months. 

In 1853, Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Il Trovatore" premiered in Rome.

In 1861, Georgia became the fifth state to secede from the Union. 

In 1915, Germany carried out its first air raid on Britain during World War I as a pair of Zeppelins dropped bombs onto Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn in England. 

In 1942, during World War II, Japanese forces captured the British protectorate of North Borneo. A German submarine sank the Canadian liner RMS Lady Hawkins off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, killing 251 people; 71 survived. 

In 1944, the federal government relinquished control of the nation's railroads to their owners following settlement of a wage dispute. 

In 1953, CBS-TV aired the widely watched episode of "I Love Lucy" in which Lucy Ricardo, played by Lucille Ball, gave birth to Little Ricky. (By coincidence, Ball gave birth the same day to her son, Desi Arnaz Jr.) 

In 1966, Indira Gandhi was chosen to be prime minister of India by the National Congress party.

In 1987, Guy Hunt became Alabama's first Republican governor since 1874 as he was sworn into office, succeeding George C. Wallace. 

In 2005, the American Cancer Society reported that cancer had passed heart disease as the top killer of Americans age 85 and younger. 

In 2006, Vice President Dick Cheney defended the administration's domestic surveillance program, calling it an essential tool in monitoring al-Qaida and other terrorist organizations. 

In 2009, Russia and Ukraine signed a deal restoring natural gas shipments to Ukraine and paving the way for an end to the nearly two-week cutoff of most Russian gas to a freezing Europe. 

In 2020, health officials in central China reported that 17 more people had been diagnosed with the new coronavirus, which had killed two patients and placed other countries on alert.

Ten years ago: Six U.S. Marines were killed in a helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan. Texas Gov. Rick Perry abruptly quit the Republican presidential race. One of the world's most popular file-sharing sites, Megaupload.com, was shut down as its founder and several company officials were accused of facilitating millions of illegal downloads of films, music and other content. Rupert Murdoch's media empire apologized and agreed to cash payouts to 37 people who'd been harassed and phone-hacked by its tabloid press.

Five years ago: With fireworks heralding his big moment, Donald Trump swept into Washington on the eve of his presidential inauguration and pledged to unify a nation sorely divided and clamoring for change. Actor Miguel Ferrer died at his Los Angeles home at age 61.

One year ago: On President Donald Trump's last full day in office, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell placed blame on Trump for the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6; McConnell said the mob had been "fed lies," and that Trump and others "provoked" those who were intent on overturning Democrat Joe Biden's election. Twelve National Guard members were removed from the security operation for Biden's inauguration after vetting by the FBI, including two who had made extremist statements in posts or texts about the event. The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 400,000 in Trump's waning hours in office. Just before midnight, Trump signed a flurry of pardons and commutations for more than 140 people, including his former chief strategist, Steve Bannon, as well as rap performers and ex-members of Congress. Don Sutton, a Hall of Fame pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, died at 75.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Tippi Hedren is 92. Former PBS newsman Robert MacNeil is 91. Movie director Richard Lester is 90. Actor-singer Michael Crawford is 80. Actor Shelley Fabares is 78. Country singer Dolly Parton is 76. Former ABC newswoman Ann Compton is 75. TV chef Paula Deen is 75. Rock singer Martha Davis is 71. Singer Dewey Bunnell (America) is 70. Actor Desi Arnaz Jr. is 69. Actor Katey Sagal is 68. Comedian Paul Rodriguez is 67. Conductor Sir Simon Rattle is 67. Rock musician Jeff Pilson (Foreigner) is 64. Actor Paul McCrane is 61. Actor William Ragsdale is 61. Basketball coach and commentator Jeff Van Gundy is 60. International Tennis Hall of Famer Stefan Edberg is 56. Rock singer Whitfield Crane (Ugly Kid Joe) is 54. Singer Trey Lorenz is 53. Actor Shawn Wayans is 51. Rock singer-musician John Wozniak (Marcy Playground) is 51. Actor Drea de Matteo is 50. Comedian-impressionist Frank Caliendo is 48. Actor Drew Powell is 46. Actor Marsha Thomason is 46. Actor Bitsie Tulloch is 41. Actor Jodie Sweetin is 40. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is 40. Movie director Damien Chazelle is 37. Actor Shaunette Renee Wilson is 32. Actor Briana Henry is 30. Actor Logan Lerman is 30. Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson is 30. Rapper Taylor Bennett is 26. Actor Lidya Jewett is 15.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Wednesday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2022. There are 346 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 19, 1981, the United States and Iran signed an accord paving the way for the release of 52 Americans held hostage for more than 14 months. On this date: In 1853, Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Il Trovatore" premiered in Rome.In 1861, Georgia became the fifth state to secede from the Union. In 1915, Germany carried out its first air raid on Britain during World War I as a pair of Zeppelins dropped bombs onto Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn in England. In 1942, during World War II, Japanese forces captured the British protectorate of North Borneo. A German submarine sank the Canadian liner RMS Lady Hawkins off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, killing 251 people; 71 survived. In 1944, the federal government relinquished control of the nation's railroads to their owners following settlement of a wage dispute. In 1953, CBS-TV aired the widely watched episode of "I Love Lucy" in which Lucy Ricardo, played by Lucille Ball, gave birth to Little Ricky. (By coincidence, Ball gave birth the same day to her son, Desi Arnaz Jr.) In 1966, Indira Gandhi was chosen to be prime minister of India by the National Congress party.In 1987, Guy Hunt became Alabama's first Republican governor since 1874 as he was sworn into office, succeeding George C. Wallace. In 2005, the American Cancer Society reported that cancer had passed heart disease as the top killer of Americans age 85 and younger. In 2006, Vice President Dick Cheney defended the administration's domestic surveillance program, calling it an essential tool in monitoring al-Qaida and other terrorist organizations. In 2009, Russia and Ukraine signed a deal restoring natural gas shipments to Ukraine and paving the way for an end to the nearly two-week cutoff of most Russian gas to a freezing Europe. In 2020, health officials in central China reported that 17 more people had been diagnosed with the new coronavirus, which had killed two patients and placed other countries on alert.Ten years ago: Six U.S. Marines were killed in a helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan. Texas Gov. Rick Perry abruptly quit the Republican presidential race. One of the world's most popular file-sharing sites, Megaupload.com, was shut down as its founder and several company officials were accused of facilitating millions of illegal downloads of films, music and other content. Rupert Murdoch's media empire apologized and agreed to cash payouts to 37 people who'd been harassed and phone-hacked by its tabloid press.Five years ago: With fireworks heralding his big moment, Donald Trump swept into Washington on the eve of his presidential inauguration and pledged to unify a nation sorely divided and clamoring for change. Actor Miguel Ferrer died at his Los Angeles home at age 61.One year ago: On President Donald Trump's last full day in office, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell placed blame on Trump for the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6; McConnell said the mob had been "fed lies," and that Trump and others "provoked" those who were intent on overturning Democrat Joe Biden's election. Twelve National Guard members were removed from the security operation for Biden's inauguration after vetting by the FBI, including two who had made extremist statements in posts or texts about the event. The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 400,000 in Trump's waning hours in office. Just before midnight, Trump signed a flurry of pardons and commutations for more than 140 people, including his former chief strategist, Steve Bannon, as well as rap performers and ex-members of Congress. Don Sutton, a Hall of Fame pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, died at 75.Today's Birthdays: Actor Tippi Hedren is 92. Former PBS newsman Robert MacNeil is 91. Movie director Richard Lester is 90. Actor-singer Michael Crawford is 80. Actor Shelley Fabares is 78. Country singer Dolly Parton is 76. Former ABC newswoman Ann Compton is 75. TV chef Paula Deen is 75. Rock singer Martha Davis is 71. Singer Dewey Bunnell (America) is 70. Actor Desi Arnaz Jr. is 69. Actor Katey Sagal is 68. Comedian Paul Rodriguez is 67. Conductor Sir Simon Rattle is 67. Rock musician Jeff Pilson (Foreigner) is 64. Actor Paul McCrane is 61. Actor William Ragsdale is 61. Basketball coach and commentator Jeff Van Gundy is 60. International Tennis Hall of Famer Stefan Edberg is 56. Rock singer Whitfield Crane (Ugly Kid Joe) is 54. Singer Trey Lorenz is 53. Actor Shawn Wayans is 51. Rock singer-musician John Wozniak (Marcy Playground) is 51. Actor Drea de Matteo is 50. Comedian-impressionist Frank Caliendo is 48. Actor Drew Powell is 46. Actor Marsha Thomason is 46. Actor Bitsie Tulloch is 41. Actor Jodie Sweetin is 40. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is 40. Movie director Damien Chazelle is 37. Actor Shaunette Renee Wilson is 32. Actor Briana Henry is 30. Actor Logan Lerman is 30. Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson is 30. Rapper Taylor Bennett is 26. Actor Lidya Jewett is 15.

Today in History - Jan. 19

ABILENE - Various books about leadership will be the focus of the 2022 Ike's Virtual Book Club.

The theme for this year's virtual book club is Dwight Eisenhower: The Making of a Leader. Ike's Book Club will meet using the Zoom platform.

"Our book selection focuses on the categories of family, military, presidency, and mentorship. The book discussions will each focus on how they relate to Dwight Eisenhower's leadership," the Eisenhower Library noted in a news release.

The first book, in February, is The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. The discussion is scheduled to be led by Gene Chaves with Humanities Kansas. The 2022 version of the book club is scheduled to conclude with Susan Eisenhower discussing her recent book How Ike Led.

The full reading list and schedule is available at <a href="http://eisenhowerlibrary.gov">eisenhowerlibrary.gov</a>.

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 </figure>ABILENE - Various books about leadership will be the focus of the 2022 Ike's Virtual Book Club.The theme for this year's virtual book club is Dwight Eisenhower: The Making of a Leader. Ike's Book Club will meet using the Zoom platform."Our book selection focuses on the categories of family, military, presidency, and mentorship. The book discussions will each focus on how they relate to Dwight Eisenhower's leadership," the Eisenhower Library noted in a news release.The first book, in February, is The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. The discussion is scheduled to be led by Gene Chaves with Humanities Kansas. The 2022 version of the book club is scheduled to conclude with Susan Eisenhower discussing her recent book How Ike Led.The full reading list and schedule is available at <a href="http://eisenhowerlibrary.gov">eisenhowerlibrary.gov</a>.

Eisenhower Library announces Ike's Virtual Book Club list for 2022

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer

Dak Prescott kept handing it to all the wrong people.

He should have delivered the football to umpire Ramon George instead of to his center Tyler Biadasz before time ran out  on Dallas' season, leaving Cowboys fans ruminating the quarterback draw that was called with no timeouts and just 14 seconds left.

While Prescott and Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy were busy blaming the officiating for the botched finish that sealed the Cowboys' 23-17 wild-card playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Prescott praised fans for throwing trash at officials as they skittered off the field.

At first, Prescott eloquently condemned the fans' boorish behavior, but it soon became clear he misunderstood the question and thought fans were hurling rubbish at his dejected teammates.

"No, I didn't see that. That's sad," Prescott said. "... You're talking about men that come out each and every day of their lives and give everything to this sport, give everything to this game of football. ... And for people to react that way when you're supposed to be a supporter and be with us through thick and thin, that's tough."

Informed it was the officials that fans were pelting with beer cups and nacho cheese sauce, Prescott did a 180 and retorted, "Credit to them, then."

With those haunting words, Prescott delivered the epitaph for the ugly end to Dallas' otherwise stellar season, and Jerry Jones was left to lament a 26th consecutive season without so much as a trip to the conference championship — much less another Super Bowl appearance.

The NFL, by the way, said the officials got it right.

Referee Alex Kemp said the umpire did his job correctly as the final seconds ticked off the clock. He said George trailed the play by the proper length so he could view any possible infractions during the play and he said George properly spotted the ball after bumping into Prescott and Biadasz, causing a brief delay before the hike and spike that came a tick after the clock hit all zeroes.

Before that, Prescott was brilliant in quickly moving the Cowboys downfield. 

Dallas got the ball at its 20 with 32 seconds and no timeouts remaining. Prescott completed three consecutive passes, with the receivers getting out of bounds each time, and there were 14 seconds left when he began his run of 17 yards to the 49ers 24. He then handed the ball to his center and lined up for the spike so he could get one shot at a winning touchdown toss.

You'd think a $40-million-a-year quarterback would know what every NFL fan does: The umpire has to spot the ball before it can be snapped again.

McCarthy defended the quarterback draw as the proper call in that situation even though it risked the very outcome that transpired. The 49ers had three down linemen and were defending the sideline, so the middle of the field was wide open.

"It's the right decision," McCarthy said. "We shouldn't have any problem getting the ball spiked."

ESPN analysist Jeff Saturday, who played center in the NFL for 14 seasons, said Prescott goofed by not sliding down sooner and by not looking to hand the ball to the umpire.

"Dak has to understand you really want to go down at 10 seconds. So, he ran a second or two too long," Saturday said. "The other most important part: Keep the ball in your hand. You are going to hand the football to the referee, so none of the rest of this stuff makes any difference because when you hand it to him, the offensive line will be looking back, understanding he's going to get through to spot the ball and you can spike it.

"There was enough time when he went down, if he holds the ball in his hand, doesn't give it to the center," Saturday said. "And here's the biggest thing: Usually when you're running these two-minute situations, it's between a receiver, a tight end or a running back and they literally are taught to go run the ball to the official. Don't throw it because they might drop it. Hand it to him on the way to the hash that the ball is going to be spotted."

"All he has to do is hand the ball to the referee who is going to run to him to him to get it, secure it and put it down," Saturday said.

There were 5 seconds left when the umpire got to the line of scrimmage and had to work his way past Prescott and Biadasz to get to the ball that the center had placed on the turf.

These sorts of things are practiced on a weekly basis.

"The referee has to make his way through because the ball can't be placed until he touches it," Saturday said, actually referring to the umpire. "The center can't place it. The quarterback can't place it. So, it's uber-frustrating for all the Cowboys fans, but the reality is when you practice this week in and week out you have either referees on the field or an equipment manager who's going to take it and spot it."

Dallas offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, the architect of the NFL's highest-scoring offense, now has a calendar cleared to schedule all those interviews for head coaching jobs. He'll surely be asked about that last play when he talks to the Broncos, Jaguars, Dolphins and Vikings about their vacancies.

The Cowboys can book their trips to Cancun now while mourning the wild finish that will live in 49ers-Cowboys playoff lore like "The Catch" by Dwight Clark and Roger Staubach's frenetic fourth-quarter rally that earned him the nickname "Captain Comeback."

"Dawdling Dak" might come to define this installment, one that drew immediate derision across social media, and which Peyton Manning even alluded to Monday night during the Rams-Cardinals wild-card game.

When Rams defenders didn't immediately touch a Cardinals receiver after a diving catch, Eli Manning suggested they were waiting for the receiver to pop up so they try punching the ball out for an "easy turnover."

" I'm old school," Peyton Manning replied. "Just touch the guy down, right? Just hand the ball to the umpire in a two-minute drill, right? Let's just do some of the basics the right way."

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football WriterDak Prescott kept handing it to all the wrong people.He should have delivered the football to umpire Ramon George instead of to his center Tyler Biadasz before time ran out on Dallas' season, leaving Cowboys fans ruminating the quarterback draw that was called with no timeouts and just 14 seconds left.While Prescott and Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy were busy blaming the officiating for the botched finish that sealed the Cowboys' 23-17 wild-card playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Prescott praised fans for throwing trash at officials as they skittered off the field.At first, Prescott eloquently condemned the fans' boorish behavior, but it soon became clear he misunderstood the question and thought fans were hurling rubbish at his dejected teammates."No, I didn't see that. That's sad," Prescott said. "... You're talking about men that come out each and every day of their lives and give everything to this sport, give everything to this game of football. ... And for people to react that way when you're supposed to be a supporter and be with us through thick and thin, that's tough."Informed it was the officials that fans were pelting with beer cups and nacho cheese sauce, Prescott did a 180 and retorted, "Credit to them, then."With those haunting words, Prescott delivered the epitaph for the ugly end to Dallas' otherwise stellar season, and Jerry Jones was left to lament a 26th consecutive season without so much as a trip to the conference championship — much less another Super Bowl appearance.The NFL, by the way, said the officials got it right.Referee Alex Kemp said the umpire did his job correctly as the final seconds ticked off the clock. He said George trailed the play by the proper length so he could view any possible infractions during the play and he said George properly spotted the ball after bumping into Prescott and Biadasz, causing a brief delay before the hike and spike that came a tick after the clock hit all zeroes.Before that, Prescott was brilliant in quickly moving the Cowboys downfield. Dallas got the ball at its 20 with 32 seconds and no timeouts remaining. Prescott completed three consecutive passes, with the receivers getting out of bounds each time, and there were 14 seconds left when he began his run of 17 yards to the 49ers 24. He then handed the ball to his center and lined up for the spike so he could get one shot at a winning touchdown toss.You'd think a $40-million-a-year quarterback would know what every NFL fan does: The umpire has to spot the ball before it can be snapped again.McCarthy defended the quarterback draw as the proper call in that situation even though it risked the very outcome that transpired. The 49ers had three down linemen and were defending the sideline, so the middle of the field was wide open."It's the right decision," McCarthy said. "We shouldn't have any problem getting the ball spiked."ESPN analysist Jeff Saturday, who played center in the NFL for 14 seasons, said Prescott goofed by not sliding down sooner and by not looking to hand the ball to the umpire."Dak has to understand you really want to go down at 10 seconds. So, he ran a second or two too long," Saturday said. "The other most important part: Keep the ball in your hand. You are going to hand the football to the referee, so none of the rest of this stuff makes any difference because when you hand it to him, the offensive line will be looking back, understanding he's going to get through to spot the ball and you can spike it."There was enough time when he went down, if he holds the ball in his hand, doesn't give it to the center," Saturday said. "And here's the biggest thing: Usually when you're running these two-minute situations, it's between a receiver, a tight end or a running back and they literally are taught to go run the ball to the official. Don't throw it because they might drop it. Hand it to him on the way to the hash that the ball is going to be spotted."Prescott was standing at the hash mark. "All he has to do is hand the ball to the referee who is going to run to him to him to get it, secure it and put it down," Saturday said.There were 5 seconds left when the umpire got to the line of scrimmage and had to work his way past Prescott and Biadasz to get to the ball that the center had placed on the turf.These sorts of things are practiced on a weekly basis."The referee has to make his way through because the ball can't be placed until he touches it," Saturday said, actually referring to the umpire. "The center can't place it. The quarterback can't place it. So, it's uber-frustrating for all the Cowboys fans, but the reality is when you practice this week in and week out you have either referees on the field or an equipment manager who's going to take it and spot it."Dallas offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, the architect of the NFL's highest-scoring offense, now has a calendar cleared to schedule all those interviews for head coaching jobs. He'll surely be asked about that last play when he talks to the Broncos, Jaguars, Dolphins and Vikings about their vacancies.The Cowboys can book their trips to Cancun now while mourning the wild finish that will live in 49ers-Cowboys playoff lore like "The Catch" by Dwight Clark and Roger Staubach's frenetic fourth-quarter rally that earned him the nickname "Captain Comeback.""Dawdling Dak" might come to define this installment, one that drew immediate derision across social media, and which Peyton Manning even alluded to Monday night during the Rams-Cardinals wild-card game.When Rams defenders didn't immediately touch a Cardinals receiver after a diving catch, Eli Manning suggested they were waiting for the receiver to pop up so they try punching the ball out for an "easy turnover."" I'm old school," Peyton Manning replied. "Just touch the guy down, right? Just hand the ball to the umpire in a two-minute drill, right? Let's just do some of the basics the right way."

Analysis: Dak Prescott hands it to all the wrong people

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2022. There are 347 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 18, 1943, during World War II, Jewish insurgents in the Warsaw Ghetto launched their initial armed resistance against Nazi troops, who eventually succeeded in crushing the rebellion. 

In 1778, English navigator Captain James Cook reached the present-day Hawaiian Islands, which he named the "Sandwich Islands." 

In 1911, the first landing of an aircraft on a ship took place as pilot Eugene B. Ely brought his Curtiss biplane in for a safe landing on the deck of the armored cruiser USS Pennsylvania in San Francisco Harbor.

In 1913, entertainer Danny Kaye was born David Daniel Kaminsky in New York City.

In 1957, a trio of B-52s completed the first non-stop, round-the-world flight by jet planes, landing at March Air Force Base in California after more than 45 hours aloft.

In 1975, the situation comedy "The Jeffersons," a spin-off from "All in the Family," premiered on CBS-TV. 

In 1990, a jury in Los Angeles acquitted former preschool operators Raymond Buckey and his mother, Peggy McMartin Buckey, of 52 child molestation charges. 

In 1991, financially strapped Eastern Airlines shut down after more than six decades in business. 

In 1993, the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday was observed in all 50 states for the first time. 

In 2005, the world's largest commercial jet, the Airbus A380 "superjumbo" capable of flying up to 800 passengers, was unveiled in Toulouse, France. 

In 2011, Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived at Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington for a four-day state visit; President Barack Obama welcomed him with a private dinner in the White House residence. The first director of the Peace Corps, R. Sargent Shriver, died in Bethesda, Maryland, at age 95. 

In 2019, Jason Van Dyke, the white Chicago police officer who gunned down Black teenager Laquan McDonald in 2014, was sentenced to nearly seven years in prison. 

In 2020, ahead of opening statements in the first Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, House prosecutors wrote that Trump had "used his official powers to pressure a foreign government to interfere in a United States election for his personal political gain," while Trump's legal team denounced what it called a "brazen and unlawful attempt to overturn the results of the 2016 election." 

Ten years ago: President Barack Obama rejected the Keystone XL project, a Canadian company's plan to build a 1,700-mile pipeline to carry oil across six U.S. states to Texas refineries. Wikipedia and other websites went dark to protest two congressional proposals intended to thwart the online piracy of copyrighted movies and TV programs.

Five years ago: Twenty-nine people were killed when an avalanche buried the Hotel Rigopiano in central Italy (nine people were pulled out alive by rescuers). Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez were elected to baseball's Hall of Fame. Opera singer Roberta Peters, 86, died in Rye, New York.

One year ago: California became the first state to record more than 3 million known coronavirus infections, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Speakers at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. holiday celebration in Atlanta called for a renewed dedication to nonviolence following a turbulent year in which a deadly pandemic, protests over systemic racism and a divisive election capped by an attack on the U.S. Capitol strained Americans' capacity for civility. Jimmie Rodgers, singer of the 1957 hits "Honeycomb" and "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine," whose career in music and movies was disrupted by a severe head injury a decade later, died in California at age 87.

Today's Birthdays: Movie director John Boorman is 89. Former Sen. Paul Kirk, D-Mass., is 84. Singer-songwriter Bobby Goldsboro is 81. Comedian-singer-musician Brett Hudson is 69. Actor-director Kevin Costner is 67. Country singer-actor Mark Collie is 66. Actor Mark Rylance is 62. Actor Alison Arngrim (TV: "Little House on the Prairie") is 60. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is 59. Actor Jane Horrocks is 58. Comedian Dave Attell is 57. Actor Jesse L. Martin is 53. Rapper DJ Quik is 52. Rock singer Jonathan Davis (Korn) is 51. Former NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous is 49. Singer Christian Burns (BBMak) is 48. Actor Derek Richardson is 46. Actor Jason Segel is 42. Actor Samantha Mumba is 39. Country singer Kristy Lee Cook (TV: "American Idol") is 38. Actor Devin Kelley is 36. Actor Ashleigh Murray (TV: "Riverdale") is 34. Actor Zeeko Zaki is 32. Tennis player Angelique Kerber is 34. Actor Mateus Ward is 23.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Tuesday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2022. There are 347 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 18, 1943, during World War II, Jewish insurgents in the Warsaw Ghetto launched their initial armed resistance against Nazi troops, who eventually succeeded in crushing the rebellion. On this date: In 1778, English navigator Captain James Cook reached the present-day Hawaiian Islands, which he named the "Sandwich Islands." In 1911, the first landing of an aircraft on a ship took place as pilot Eugene B. Ely brought his Curtiss biplane in for a safe landing on the deck of the armored cruiser USS Pennsylvania in San Francisco Harbor.In 1913, entertainer Danny Kaye was born David Daniel Kaminsky in New York City.In 1957, a trio of B-52s completed the first non-stop, round-the-world flight by jet planes, landing at March Air Force Base in California after more than 45 hours aloft.In 1975, the situation comedy "The Jeffersons," a spin-off from "All in the Family," premiered on CBS-TV. In 1990, a jury in Los Angeles acquitted former preschool operators Raymond Buckey and his mother, Peggy McMartin Buckey, of 52 child molestation charges. In 1991, financially strapped Eastern Airlines shut down after more than six decades in business. In 1993, the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday was observed in all 50 states for the first time. In 2005, the world's largest commercial jet, the Airbus A380 "superjumbo" capable of flying up to 800 passengers, was unveiled in Toulouse, France. In 2011, Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived at Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington for a four-day state visit; President Barack Obama welcomed him with a private dinner in the White House residence. The first director of the Peace Corps, R. Sargent Shriver, died in Bethesda, Maryland, at age 95. In 2019, Jason Van Dyke, the white Chicago police officer who gunned down Black teenager Laquan McDonald in 2014, was sentenced to nearly seven years in prison. In 2020, ahead of opening statements in the first Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, House prosecutors wrote that Trump had "used his official powers to pressure a foreign government to interfere in a United States election for his personal political gain," while Trump's legal team denounced what it called a "brazen and unlawful attempt to overturn the results of the 2016 election." Ten years ago: President Barack Obama rejected the Keystone XL project, a Canadian company's plan to build a 1,700-mile pipeline to carry oil across six U.S. states to Texas refineries. Wikipedia and other websites went dark to protest two congressional proposals intended to thwart the online piracy of copyrighted movies and TV programs.Five years ago: Twenty-nine people were killed when an avalanche buried the Hotel Rigopiano in central Italy (nine people were pulled out alive by rescuers). Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez were elected to baseball's Hall of Fame. Opera singer Roberta Peters, 86, died in Rye, New York.One year ago: California became the first state to record more than 3 million known coronavirus infections, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Speakers at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. holiday celebration in Atlanta called for a renewed dedication to nonviolence following a turbulent year in which a deadly pandemic, protests over systemic racism and a divisive election capped by an attack on the U.S. Capitol strained Americans' capacity for civility. Jimmie Rodgers, singer of the 1957 hits "Honeycomb" and "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine," whose career in music and movies was disrupted by a severe head injury a decade later, died in California at age 87.Today's Birthdays: Movie director John Boorman is 89. Former Sen. Paul Kirk, D-Mass., is 84. Singer-songwriter Bobby Goldsboro is 81. Comedian-singer-musician Brett Hudson is 69. Actor-director Kevin Costner is 67. Country singer-actor Mark Collie is 66. Actor Mark Rylance is 62. Actor Alison Arngrim (TV: "Little House on the Prairie") is 60. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is 59. Actor Jane Horrocks is 58. Comedian Dave Attell is 57. Actor Jesse L. Martin is 53. Rapper DJ Quik is 52. Rock singer Jonathan Davis (Korn) is 51. Former NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous is 49. Singer Christian Burns (BBMak) is 48. Actor Derek Richardson is 46. Actor Jason Segel is 42. Actor Samantha Mumba is 39. Country singer Kristy Lee Cook (TV: "American Idol") is 38. Actor Devin Kelley is 36. Actor Ashleigh Murray (TV: "Riverdale") is 34. Actor Zeeko Zaki is 32. Tennis player Angelique Kerber is 34. Actor Mateus Ward is 23.

Today in History - Jan. 18

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects in connection with a weekend shooting.

Just 12 a.m. Sunday police responded to report of a shooting at a&nbsp; motel in the 1600 block of South Broadway in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson. 

At the scene, police found 38-year-old Kristopher McFadden at a nearby home with wound to his face.&nbsp;

Investigators learned McFadden and 39-year-old Omar Tejeda-Guzman were in the parking lot of the motel when McFadden allegeldy pointed a gun at Tejeda-Guzman who then fired a handgun at McFadden.

McFadden was treated and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges of aggravated assault. Tejeda-Guzman was booked for criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.&nbsp; Police also recovered two handguns at the scene.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642506719269.png" alt="Tejeda-Guzman has previous convictions for domestic battery and criminal threat, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.&nbsp; -photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Tejeda-Guzman has previous convictions for domestic battery and criminal threat, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.&nbsp; -photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects in connection with a weekend shooting.Just 12 a.m. Sunday police responded to report of a shooting at a&nbsp; motel in the 1600 block of South Broadway in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson. At the scene, police found 38-year-old Kristopher McFadden at a nearby home with wound to his face.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642506663537.png" alt="McFadden has previous convictions for burglary and aggravated assault, according to the Kan. Department of Corrections -photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>McFadden has previous convictions for burglary and aggravated assault, according to the Kan. Department of Corrections -photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>Investigators learned McFadden and 39-year-old Omar Tejeda-Guzman were in the parking lot of the motel when McFadden allegeldy pointed a gun at Tejeda-Guzman who then fired a handgun at McFadden.McFadden was treated and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges of aggravated assault. Tejeda-Guzman was booked for criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.&nbsp; Police also recovered two handguns at the scene.&nbsp;

Police arrest 2 after Kansas motel  parking lot gun fight

TOPEKA—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have made an arrest.

Just before 10:30p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to a possible aggravated burglary in progress in the 1400 block of SW Fillmore in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Joe Perry.

The victim reported that unknown suspect had broken into the residence and attacked the resident. with a weapon. The victims were able to subdue the suspect later identified as 28-year-old Robert K. Ball, until police could arrive.

Police booked Ball into the Shawnee County Department of Correction on requested charges of Aggravated Burglary, two counts of Aggravated Assault and two counts of Criminal Damage to property, according to Perry.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642282788321.png" alt="Ball-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Ball-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have made an arrest.Just before 10:30p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to a possible aggravated burglary in progress in the 1400 block of SW Fillmore in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Joe Perry.The victim reported that unknown suspect had broken into the residence and attacked the resident. with a weapon. The victims were able to subdue the suspect later identified as 28-year-old Robert K. Ball, until police could arrive.Police booked Ball into the Shawnee County Department of Correction on requested charges of Aggravated Burglary, two counts of Aggravated Assault and two counts of Criminal Damage to property, according to Perry.

Resident holds Kan. home burglary suspect until police arrive

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

A man who was wanted on multiple requested charges including murder in the first degree and aggravated kidnapping was booked back into the Saline County Jail Sunday evening.

According to jail records, Brandon Lee St. Clair was booked into the jail at approximately 9:45 p.m. Sunday, nearly two weeks after the Saline County Sheriff's Office asked for the public's help in locating St. Clair. 

"The Saline County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in locating Brandon Lee St Clair. St Clair is currently listed on the 48 Most Wanted for January of 2022 in Saline County, Kansas. St Clair has a Saline County District Court, felony Bond Supervision Violation warrant with original charges of: Murder in the 1st degree, Aggravated Kidnapping, Robbery, Aggravated Burglary and Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping. St Clair also has a misdemeanor Saline County District Court fail to appear warrant with original charges of: Driving While Suspended and Littering from a Vehicle," the sheriff's office posted on its Facebook page on Jan. 4.

St. Clair was convicted in 2018 on multiple counts, including felony murder and aggravated kidnapping, in the death of Brandon Shelby. St. Clair was one of four men bound over for trial in the case.

Shelby's body was discovered in the 2200 block of E. North Street, east of the Smoky Hill River bridge, on June 6, 2017. Shelby had been struck on the back of the head multiple times and had been stabbed in the neck five times, an autopsy revealed.

The district court had allowed St. Clair to be released from jail on an appeal bond on Aug. 19, 2021, however, St. Clair later failed to show up for a court date, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said on Jan. 7.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA man who was wanted on multiple requested charges including murder in the first degree and aggravated kidnapping was booked back into the Saline County Jail Sunday evening.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642433469412.png" alt="Brandon Lee St Clair. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's office" />
 <figcaption>Brandon Lee St Clair. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's office</figcaption>
 </figure>According to jail records, Brandon Lee St. Clair was booked into the jail at approximately 9:45 p.m. Sunday, nearly two weeks after the Saline County Sheriff's Office asked for the public's help in locating St. Clair. "The Saline County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in locating Brandon Lee St Clair. St Clair is currently listed on the 48 Most Wanted for January of 2022 in Saline County, Kansas. St Clair has a Saline County District Court, felony Bond Supervision Violation warrant with original charges of: Murder in the 1st degree, Aggravated Kidnapping, Robbery, Aggravated Burglary and Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping. St Clair also has a misdemeanor Saline County District Court fail to appear warrant with original charges of: Driving While Suspended and Littering from a Vehicle," the sheriff's office posted on its Facebook page on Jan. 4.St. Clair was convicted in 2018 on multiple counts, including felony murder and aggravated kidnapping, in the death of Brandon Shelby. St. Clair was one of four men bound over for trial in the case.Shelby's body was discovered in the 2200 block of E. North Street, east of the Smoky Hill River bridge, on June 6, 2017. Shelby had been struck on the back of the head multiple times and had been stabbed in the neck five times, an autopsy revealed.The district court had allowed St. Clair to be released from jail on an appeal bond on Aug. 19, 2021, however, St. Clair later failed to show up for a court date, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said on Jan. 7.

St. Clair booked back into Saline County Jail Sunday night

Today is Monday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2022. There are 348 days left in the year. This is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

On Jan. 17, 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered his farewell address in which he warned against "the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex." 

In 1917, Denmark ceded the Virgin Islands to the United States for $25 million.

In 1944, during World War II, Allied forces launched the first of four battles for Monte Cassino in Italy; the Allies were ultimately successful. 

In 1950, the Great Brink's Robbery took place as seven masked men held up a Brink's garage in Boston, stealing $1.2 million in cash and $1.5 million in checks and money orders. (Although the entire gang was caught, only part of the loot was recovered.)

In 1955, the submarine USS Nautilus made its first nuclear-powered test run from its berth in Groton, Connecticut. 

In 1966, the Simon &amp; Garfunkel album "Sounds of Silence" was released by Columbia Records.

In 1977, convicted murderer Gary Gilmore, 36, was shot by a firing squad at Utah State Prison in the first U.S. execution in a decade. 

In 1994, the 6.7 magnitude Northridge earthquake struck Southern California, killing at least 60 people, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. 

In 1995, more than 6,000 people were killed when an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 devastated the city of Kobe, Japan. 

In 1996, Sheik Omar Abdel-Rahman and nine followers were handed long prison sentences for plotting to blow up New York-area landmarks. 

In 1997, a court in Ireland granted the first divorce in the Roman Catholic country's history. 

In 2016, Iran released three Americans, former U.S. Marine Amir Hekmati, Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian and pastor Saeed Abedini, as part of a prisoner swap that also netted Tehran some $100 billion in sanctions relief.

In 2020, U.S. health officials announced that they would begin screening airline passengers from central China for the new coronavirus; people traveling from Wuhan, China, would have their temperature checked and be asked about symptoms. President Donald Trump added to his legal team for his impeachment trial retired law professor Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr, the independent counsel who investigated President Bill Clinton.

Ten years ago: Italian officials released a recording of a furious Coast Guard officer demanding that Capt. Francesco Schettino, commander of the grounded Costa Concordia, re-board the ship to direct its evacuation after the vessel rammed into a reef on Jan. 13. Johnny Otis, the "godfather of rhythm and blues" who wrote and recorded the R&amp;B classic "Willie and the Hand Jive," died in Los Angeles at age 90.

Five years ago: President Barack Obama granted clemency to Chelsea Manning, allowing the transgender Army intelligence officer convicted of leaking more than 700,000 U.S. documents to go free nearly three decades early. Donald Trump's choice to head the Interior Department, Rep. Ryan Zinke, rejected the president-elect's claim that climate change was a hoax, telling his Senate confirmation hearing it was indisputable that environmental changes were affecting the world's temperature and that human activity was a major reason.

One year ago: An Associated Press review found that veterans of President Donald Trump's unsuccessful campaign had key roles in the Washington rally that spawned a deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol. U.S. defense officials said they were worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration; the concerns prompted the FBI to vet all 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington for the event. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was arrested at a Moscow airport as he returned from Germany, where he had spent five months recovering from nerve agent poisoning that he blamed on the Kremlin.

Today's Birthdays: Former FCC chairman Newton N. Minow is 96. Actor James Earl Jones is 91. Talk show host Maury Povich is 83. Pop singer Chris Montez is 80. R&amp;B singer William Hart (The Delfonics) is 77. Actor Joanna David is 75. Actor Jane Elliot is 75. Rock musician Mick Taylor is 74. R&amp;B singer Sheila Hutchinson (The Emotions) is 69. Singer Steve Earle is 67. Singer Paul Young is 66. Actor-comedian Steve Harvey is 65. Singer Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles) is 63. Movie director-screenwriter Brian Helgeland is 61. Actor-comedian Jim Carrey is 60. Actor Denis O'Hare is 60. Former first lady Michelle Obama is 58. Actor Joshua Malina is 56. Singer Shabba Ranks is 56. Actor Naveen Andrews is 53. Electronic music DJ Tiesto is 53. Rapper Kid Rock is 51. Actor Freddy Rodriguez is 47. Actor-writer Leigh Whannel is 45. Actor-singer Zooey Deschanel is 42. Dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy (TV: "Dancing with the Stars") is 42. Singer Ray J is 41. Actor Diogo Morgado is 41. Country singer Amanda Wilkinson is 40. Former NBA player Dwyane Wade is 40. Actor Ryan Gage is 39. DJ-singer Calvin Harris is 38. Folk-rock musician Jeremiah Fraites is 36. Actor Jonathan Keltz is 34. Actor Kelly Marie Tran (Film: "Star Wars: The Last Jedi") is 33. Actor Kathrine Herzer is 25.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Monday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2022. There are 348 days left in the year. This is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 17, 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered his farewell address in which he warned against "the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex." On this date: In 1917, Denmark ceded the Virgin Islands to the United States for $25 million.In 1944, during World War II, Allied forces launched the first of four battles for Monte Cassino in Italy; the Allies were ultimately successful. In 1950, the Great Brink's Robbery took place as seven masked men held up a Brink's garage in Boston, stealing $1.2 million in cash and $1.5 million in checks and money orders. (Although the entire gang was caught, only part of the loot was recovered.)In 1955, the submarine USS Nautilus made its first nuclear-powered test run from its berth in Groton, Connecticut. In 1966, the Simon &amp; Garfunkel album "Sounds of Silence" was released by Columbia Records.In 1977, convicted murderer Gary Gilmore, 36, was shot by a firing squad at Utah State Prison in the first U.S. execution in a decade. In 1994, the 6.7 magnitude Northridge earthquake struck Southern California, killing at least 60 people, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. In 1995, more than 6,000 people were killed when an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 devastated the city of Kobe, Japan. In 1996, Sheik Omar Abdel-Rahman and nine followers were handed long prison sentences for plotting to blow up New York-area landmarks. In 1997, a court in Ireland granted the first divorce in the Roman Catholic country's history. In 2016, Iran released three Americans, former U.S. Marine Amir Hekmati, Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian and pastor Saeed Abedini, as part of a prisoner swap that also netted Tehran some $100 billion in sanctions relief.In 2020, U.S. health officials announced that they would begin screening airline passengers from central China for the new coronavirus; people traveling from Wuhan, China, would have their temperature checked and be asked about symptoms. President Donald Trump added to his legal team for his impeachment trial retired law professor Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr, the independent counsel who investigated President Bill Clinton.Ten years ago: Italian officials released a recording of a furious Coast Guard officer demanding that Capt. Francesco Schettino, commander of the grounded Costa Concordia, re-board the ship to direct its evacuation after the vessel rammed into a reef on Jan. 13. Johnny Otis, the "godfather of rhythm and blues" who wrote and recorded the R&amp;B classic "Willie and the Hand Jive," died in Los Angeles at age 90.Five years ago: President Barack Obama granted clemency to Chelsea Manning, allowing the transgender Army intelligence officer convicted of leaking more than 700,000 U.S. documents to go free nearly three decades early. Donald Trump's choice to head the Interior Department, Rep. Ryan Zinke, rejected the president-elect's claim that climate change was a hoax, telling his Senate confirmation hearing it was indisputable that environmental changes were affecting the world's temperature and that human activity was a major reason.One year ago: An Associated Press review found that veterans of President Donald Trump's unsuccessful campaign had key roles in the Washington rally that spawned a deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol. U.S. defense officials said they were worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration; the concerns prompted the FBI to vet all 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington for the event. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was arrested at a Moscow airport as he returned from Germany, where he had spent five months recovering from nerve agent poisoning that he blamed on the Kremlin. Today's Birthdays: Former FCC chairman Newton N. Minow is 96. Actor James Earl Jones is 91. Talk show host Maury Povich is 83. Pop singer Chris Montez is 80. R&amp;B singer William Hart (The Delfonics) is 77. Actor Joanna David is 75. Actor Jane Elliot is 75. Rock musician Mick Taylor is 74. R&amp;B singer Sheila Hutchinson (The Emotions) is 69. Singer Steve Earle is 67. Singer Paul Young is 66. Actor-comedian Steve Harvey is 65. Singer Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles) is 63. Movie director-screenwriter Brian Helgeland is 61. Actor-comedian Jim Carrey is 60. Actor Denis O'Hare is 60. Former first lady Michelle Obama is 58. Actor Joshua Malina is 56. Singer Shabba Ranks is 56. Actor Naveen Andrews is 53. Electronic music DJ Tiesto is 53. Rapper Kid Rock is 51. Actor Freddy Rodriguez is 47. Actor-writer Leigh Whannel is 45. Actor-singer Zooey Deschanel is 42. Dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy (TV: "Dancing with the Stars") is 42. Singer Ray J is 41. Actor Diogo Morgado is 41. Country singer Amanda Wilkinson is 40. Former NBA player Dwyane Wade is 40. Actor Ryan Gage is 39. DJ-singer Calvin Harris is 38. Folk-rock musician Jeremiah Fraites is 36. Actor Jonathan Keltz is 34. Actor Kelly Marie Tran (Film: "Star Wars: The Last Jedi") is 33. Actor Kathrine Herzer is 25.

Today in History - Jan. 17

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting in connection with a drug deal and have a suspect in custody.

Just after 6:00 p.m. Jan. 12, police were dispatched to a shooting call in the 1800 block of S Greenwood in Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macy. They arrived to find a 35-year-old victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Before officers arrived, it was reported that the suspect, later&nbsp;identified as 34-year-old Nathaniel Kester of Wichita had fled the scene in the victim's vehicle.

Officers learned that the victim and Kester were at a home on Greenwood when a disturbance occurred, and Kester went to the backyard and fired two rounds from a handgun. The victim confronted Kester and was shot in the leg. Kester then forced the victim to get into a vehicle, where another struggle ensued, and two more shots were fired.

The victim was able to get the gun away from Kester and retreat into the home. Shortly after officers arrived on Greenwood, 911 operators received multiple calls about the victim's vehicle, which was reported to have crashed somewhere near 2nd and Topeka Street in Wichita.

The vehicle continued to Central and Main, where it was abandoned, and Kester ran to the Sedgwick County Jail where he was arrested, according to Macy.

Both Kester and the victim were transported to the hospital for treatment and released.&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=189992"> Kester was booked</a> to the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges of aggravated battery, aggravated assault, and aggravated kidnapping, according to Macy. It is believed that drugs were a factor.&nbsp;Kester has previous convictions for burglary, theft, criminal damage to property and criminal possession of a firearm, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting in connection with a drug deal and have a suspect in custody.Just after 6:00 p.m. Jan. 12, police were dispatched to a shooting call in the 1800 block of S Greenwood in Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macy. They arrived to find a 35-year-old victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Before officers arrived, it was reported that the suspect, later&nbsp;identified as 34-year-old Nathaniel Kester of Wichita had fled the scene in the victim's vehicle.Officers learned that the victim and Kester were at a home on Greenwood when a disturbance occurred, and Kester went to the backyard and fired two rounds from a handgun. The victim confronted Kester and was shot in the leg. Kester then forced the victim to get into a vehicle, where another struggle ensued, and two more shots were fired.The victim was able to get the gun away from Kester and retreat into the home. Shortly after officers arrived on Greenwood, 911 operators received multiple calls about the victim's vehicle, which was reported to have crashed somewhere near 2nd and Topeka Street in Wichita.The vehicle continued to Central and Main, where it was abandoned, and Kester ran to the Sedgwick County Jail where he was arrested, according to Macy.Both Kester and the victim were transported to the hospital for treatment and released.&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=189992"> Kester was booked</a> to the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges of aggravated battery, aggravated assault, and aggravated kidnapping, according to Macy. It is believed that drugs were a factor.&nbsp;Kester has previous convictions for burglary, theft, criminal damage to property and criminal possession of a firearm, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

Police: Kan. felon ran to the jail where he was arrested for shooting incident

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Today is Sunday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2022. There are 349 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 16, 1991, the White House announced the start of Operation Desert Storm to drive Iraqi forces out of Kuwait. (Allied forces prevailed on Feb. 28, 1991.) 

In 27 B.C., Caesar Augustus was declared the first Emperor of the Roman Empire by the Senate.

In 1865, Union Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman decreed that 400,000 acres of land in the South would be divided into 40-acre lots and given to former slaves. (The order, later revoked by President Andrew Johnson, is believed to have inspired the expression, "Forty acres and a mule.") 

In 1912, a day before reaching the South Pole, British explorer Robert Scott and his expedition found evidence that Roald Amundsen of Norway and his team had gotten there ahead of them. 

In 1919, pianist and statesman Ignacy Jan Paderewski became the first premier of the newly created Republic of Poland. 

In 1920, Prohibition began in the United States as the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution took effect, one year to the day after its ratification. (It was later repealed by the 21st Amendment.) 

In 1942, actor Carole Lombard, 33, her mother, Elizabeth, and 20 other people were killed when their plane crashed near Las Vegas, Nevada, while en route to California from a war-bond promotion tour.

In 1987, Hu Yaobang resigned as head of China's Communist Party, declaring he'd made mistakes in dealing with student turmoil and intellectual challenges to the system. 

In 1989, three days of rioting began in Miami when a police officer fatally shot Clement Lloyd, a Black motorcyclist, causing a crash that also claimed the life of Lloyd's passenger, Allan Blanchard. (The officer, William Lozano, was convicted of manslaughter, but then was acquitted in a retrial.) 

In 2002, Richard Reid was indicted in Boston on federal charges alleging he'd tried to blow up a U.S.-bound jetliner with explosives hidden in his shoes. (Reid later pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison.) 

In 2003, the space shuttle Columbia blasted off for what turned out to be its last flight; on board was Israel's first astronaut, Ilan Ramon. (The mission ended in tragedy on Feb. 1, when the shuttle broke up during its return descent, killing all seven crew members.) 

In 2007, Democratic Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois launched his successful bid for the White House.

In 2020, the first impeachment trial of President Donald Trump opened in the Senate, with senators standing and swearing an oath of "impartial justice." Trump again denounced the proceedings as a "hoax," while House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said new evidence reinforced the need to call additional witnesses. (Trump would be acquitted on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.) 

Ten years ago: Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney fended off attacks from rivals during a debate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; hours before the debate, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman withdrew from the race and announced his support for Romney despite their differences.

Five years ago: Turkish authorities captured an Uzbek national suspected of killing 39 people during an attack on an Istanbul nightclub during New Year's celebrations. Former NASA astronaut Eugene Cernan, to date the last man to walk on the moon, died in Houston at age 82.

One year ago: By the busload and planeload, National Guard troops poured into the nation's capital, as governors answered the urgent pleas of U.S. defense officials for more troops to help safeguard Washington in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, even as they kept anxious eyes on possible violent protests in their own states. Biden introduced his team of scientific advisers, saying they would lead with "science and truth." Phil Spector, the eccentric and revolutionary music producer who transformed rock music with his "Wall of Sound" method, died in California at 81 while serving a prison sentence for killing actor Lana Clarkson in 2003 at his mansion.

Today's Birthdays: Author William Kennedy is 94. Author-editor Norman Podhoretz is 92. Opera singer Marilyn Horne is 88. Hall of Fame auto racer A.J. Foyt is 87. Singer Barbara Lynn is 80. Country singer Ronnie Milsap is 79. Singer Katherine Anderson Schaffner (The Marvelettes) is 78. Country singer Jim Stafford is 78. Talk show host Dr. Laura Schlessinger is 75. Movie director John Carpenter is 74. Actor-dancer-choreographer Debbie Allen is 72. R&amp;B singer Maxine Jones (En Vogue) is 63. Singer Sade is 63. Pop/rock singer-songwriter Jill Sobule is 63. Rock musician Paul Webb (Talk Talk) is 60. Actor David Chokachi is 54. Former Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is 53. Actor-writer-director Josh Evans is 51. Actor-comedian Jonathan Mangum is 51. Actor Richard T. Jones is 50. Actor Josie Davis is 49. Model Kate Moss is 48. Actor-playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda is 42. Country musician James Young (The Eli Young Band) is 42. Rock musician Nick Valensi (The Strokes) is 41. Actor Renee Felice Smith is 37. NFL quarterback Joe Flacco is 37. Actor Yvonne Zima is 33.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Sunday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2022. There are 349 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 16, 1991, the White House announced the start of Operation Desert Storm to drive Iraqi forces out of Kuwait. (Allied forces prevailed on Feb. 28, 1991.) On this date: In 27 B.C., Caesar Augustus was declared the first Emperor of the Roman Empire by the Senate.In 1865, Union Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman decreed that 400,000 acres of land in the South would be divided into 40-acre lots and given to former slaves. (The order, later revoked by President Andrew Johnson, is believed to have inspired the expression, "Forty acres and a mule.") In 1912, a day before reaching the South Pole, British explorer Robert Scott and his expedition found evidence that Roald Amundsen of Norway and his team had gotten there ahead of them. In 1919, pianist and statesman Ignacy Jan Paderewski became the first premier of the newly created Republic of Poland. In 1920, Prohibition began in the United States as the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution took effect, one year to the day after its ratification. (It was later repealed by the 21st Amendment.) In 1942, actor Carole Lombard, 33, her mother, Elizabeth, and 20 other people were killed when their plane crashed near Las Vegas, Nevada, while en route to California from a war-bond promotion tour.In 1987, Hu Yaobang resigned as head of China's Communist Party, declaring he'd made mistakes in dealing with student turmoil and intellectual challenges to the system. In 1989, three days of rioting began in Miami when a police officer fatally shot Clement Lloyd, a Black motorcyclist, causing a crash that also claimed the life of Lloyd's passenger, Allan Blanchard. (The officer, William Lozano, was convicted of manslaughter, but then was acquitted in a retrial.) In 2002, Richard Reid was indicted in Boston on federal charges alleging he'd tried to blow up a U.S.-bound jetliner with explosives hidden in his shoes. (Reid later pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison.) In 2003, the space shuttle Columbia blasted off for what turned out to be its last flight; on board was Israel's first astronaut, Ilan Ramon. (The mission ended in tragedy on Feb. 1, when the shuttle broke up during its return descent, killing all seven crew members.) In 2007, Democratic Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois launched his successful bid for the White House.In 2020, the first impeachment trial of President Donald Trump opened in the Senate, with senators standing and swearing an oath of "impartial justice." Trump again denounced the proceedings as a "hoax," while House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said new evidence reinforced the need to call additional witnesses. (Trump would be acquitted on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.) Ten years ago: Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney fended off attacks from rivals during a debate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; hours before the debate, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman withdrew from the race and announced his support for Romney despite their differences.Five years ago: Turkish authorities captured an Uzbek national suspected of killing 39 people during an attack on an Istanbul nightclub during New Year's celebrations. Former NASA astronaut Eugene Cernan, to date the last man to walk on the moon, died in Houston at age 82.One year ago: By the busload and planeload, National Guard troops poured into the nation's capital, as governors answered the urgent pleas of U.S. defense officials for more troops to help safeguard Washington in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, even as they kept anxious eyes on possible violent protests in their own states. Biden introduced his team of scientific advisers, saying they would lead with "science and truth." Phil Spector, the eccentric and revolutionary music producer who transformed rock music with his "Wall of Sound" method, died in California at 81 while serving a prison sentence for killing actor Lana Clarkson in 2003 at his mansion. Today's Birthdays: Author William Kennedy is 94. Author-editor Norman Podhoretz is 92. Opera singer Marilyn Horne is 88. Hall of Fame auto racer A.J. Foyt is 87. Singer Barbara Lynn is 80. Country singer Ronnie Milsap is 79. Singer Katherine Anderson Schaffner (The Marvelettes) is 78. Country singer Jim Stafford is 78. Talk show host Dr. Laura Schlessinger is 75. Movie director John Carpenter is 74. Actor-dancer-choreographer Debbie Allen is 72. R&amp;B singer Maxine Jones (En Vogue) is 63. Singer Sade is 63. Pop/rock singer-songwriter Jill Sobule is 63. Rock musician Paul Webb (Talk Talk) is 60. Actor David Chokachi is 54. Former Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is 53. Actor-writer-director Josh Evans is 51. Actor-comedian Jonathan Mangum is 51. Actor Richard T. Jones is 50. Actor Josie Davis is 49. Model Kate Moss is 48. Actor-playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda is 42. Country musician James Young (The Eli Young Band) is 42. Rock musician Nick Valensi (The Strokes) is 41. Actor Renee Felice Smith is 37. NFL quarterback Joe Flacco is 37. Actor Yvonne Zima is 33.

Today in History - Jan. 16

Today is Saturday, Jan. 15, the 15th day of 2022. There are 350 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 15, 2009, US Airways Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger ditched his Airbus 320 in the Hudson River after a flock of birds disabled both engines; all 155 people aboard survived. 

In 1862, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Abraham Lincoln's choice of Edwin M. Stanton to be the new Secretary of War, replacing Simon Cameron. 

In 1892, the original rules of basketball, devised by James Naismith, were published for the first time in Springfield, Massachusetts, where the game originated. 

In 1929, civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta. 

In 1943, work was completed on the Pentagon, the headquarters of the U.S. Department of War (now Defense). 

In 1967, the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League defeated the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League 35-10 in the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game, retroactively known as Super Bowl I. 

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Saturday, Jan. 15, the 15th day of 2022. There are 350 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 15, 2009, US Airways Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger ditched his Airbus 320 in the Hudson River after a flock of birds disabled both engines; all 155 people aboard survived. On this date: In 1862, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Abraham Lincoln's choice of Edwin M. Stanton to be the new Secretary of War, replacing Simon Cameron. In 1892, the original rules of basketball, devised by James Naismith, were published for the first time in Springfield, Massachusetts, where the game originated. In 1929, civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta. In 1943, work was completed on the Pentagon, the headquarters of the U.S. Department of War (now Defense). In 1967, the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League defeated the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League 35-10 in the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game, retroactively known as Super Bowl I. In 1973, President Richard M. Nixon announced the suspension of all U.S. offensive action in North Vietnam, citing progress in peace negotiations. In 1976, Sara Jane Moore was sentenced to life in prison for her attempt on the life of President Gerald R. Ford in San Francisco. (Moore was released on the last day of 2007.) In 1981, the police drama series "Hill Street Blues" premiered on NBC.In 1993, a historic disarmament ceremony ended in Paris with the last of 125 countries signing a treaty banning chemical weapons. In 2001, Wikipedia, a web-based encyclopedia, made its debut.In 2014, a highly critical and bipartisan Senate report declared that the deadly September 2012 assault on the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, could have been prevented; the report spread blame among the State Department, the military and U.S. intelligence. In 2020, Chinese officials said they couldn't rule out the possibility that a new coronavirus in central China could spread between humans, though they said the risk of transmission appeared to be low. House Democratic leaders carried articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump across the U.S. Capitol in a formal procession to the Senate. Ten years ago: Addressing a conference in Beirut on democracy in the Arab world, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon demanded that Syria's president, Bashar Assad, stop killing his own people, and said the "old order" of one-man rule and family dynasties was over in the Middle East. At the Golden Globes, "The Artist" won best movie musical or comedy, while "The Descendants" won best drama; on the TV side, "Homeland" won best drama series while "Modern Family" was recognized as best musical or comedy series.Five years ago: In his final interview as president, Barack Obama told CBS' "60 Minutes" that the increase of Israeli settlements had "gotten so substantial" that it was inhibiting the possibility of an "effective, contiguous Palestinian state." One year ago: The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 2 million; Johns Hopkins University reported the milestone amid a monumental but uneven effort to vaccinate people against the coronavirus. Federal watchdogs launched a sweeping review of how the FBI, the Pentagon and other law enforcement agencies responded to the riot at the U.S. Capitol. The Pentagon said it had reached its goal of reducing the number of troops in Afghanistan to roughly 2,500, a drawdown that appeared to violate a last-minute congressional prohibition on troop withdrawals. The National Rifle Association announced it had filed for bankruptcy protection and would seek to incorporate in Texas instead of New York, where a state lawsuit was trying to put the organization out of business. Today's Birthdays: Actor Margaret O'Brien is 84. Actor Andrea Martin is 75. College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy White is 69. Actor-director Mario Van Peebles is 65. Rock musician Adam Jones (Tool) is 57. Actor James Nesbitt is 57. Actor Chad Lowe is 54. Alt-country singer Will Oldham (aka Bonnie Prince Billy) is 52. Actor Regina King is 51. Actor Dorian Missick is 46. Actor Eddie Cahill is 44. Former NFL quarterback Drew Brees is 43. Rapper/reggaeton artist Pitbull is 41. Actor Victor Rasuk is 37. Actor Jessy Schram is 36. Electronic dance musician Skrillex is 34. Actor/singer Dove Cameron is 26. Singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal (TV: "America's Got Talent") is 18.