Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells AP he was ‘blindsided’ by his ouster

MADISON, Wis. — Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman told The Associated Press on Wednesday in his first interview since the ouster that he was “blindsided” by the move but has no hard feelings and is unlikely to sue. Rothman was fired on Tuesday night in a unanimous vote by the board of regents … Read more

Man cleared in the killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay could soon be freed

NEW YORK — A man who was convicted and then cleared of killing rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC could be freed within days after a judge granted him $ 1 million bond on Monday. Karl Jordan Jr. wasn’t automatically let go because he still faces drug charges unrelated to the pioneering DJ’s 2002 … Read more