Texas Tech University has suspended men's basketball head coach Mark Adams after he made an inappropriate, racially insensitive comment during a coaching session. The university is conducting an investigation into the incident and has not yet released any details about the length of Adams' suspension or the potential consequences he may face. Outrage has been sparked among students, alumni, and community members, who have called for Adams to be fired.
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Alex Murdaugh, a South Carolina lawyer accused of killing his wife and son, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and two weapons charges. The defense has argued that the crime scene was not properly secured and that Murdaugh's financial misconduct should not be used as evidence against him. The prosecution has argued that Murdaugh's financial misconduct is relevant and that the crime scene was properly secured. It is unclear if Murdaugh will take the stand in his own defense, as the decision will be made at the last minute. The trial is ongoing and a verdict is expected soon.
An ancient Hebrew Bible estimated to be over 1,000 years old is set to be auctioned off in New York in May, with an expected sale price of $30 million to $50 million. Known as the "Codex Sassoon" or "Crown of Aleppo," it is one of the oldest and most complete manuscripts of the Hebrew Bible, written in the 10th century. If it fetches the estimated amount, it will exceed the $43 million sale of a first edition U.S. Constitution in 2021 and become the most expensive literary item ever sold.