Gov. Whitmer discusses vaping, prescription drugs at Go Red for Women luncheon
DETROIT — The celebration of American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women 2020 Detroit Luncheon was held on Friday afternoon at the Little Caesars Arena […]
Month: February 2020
USC to offer free tuition to students with families earning less than $80k
By Ron Mackovich / USC News LOS ANGELES — University of Southern California President Carol L. Folt on Thursday announced two new policies to make […]
EarthTalk: Idle Threat: Turn Off Your Engine If You’re Waiting 10+ Seconds
Dear EarthTalk: Every day when I pick up my kids at school, all the parents wait in their cars with the engines running. Is all […]
Four Vegas natives highlight entry lists for NASCAR tripleheader at LVMS
LAS VEGAS — The entries for all three NASCAR races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway have been released, and it promises to be an entertaining […]
PHOTO GALLERY: A Tour of the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo recently visited the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas. The Nevada State Museum & Historical Society opened to the public in November […]
SAA explores ‘Are consumers ready for the future of mobility?’
LIVONIA, Mich. — On Tuesday morning, the Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) held an event in cooperation with Great Lakes GrowthWorks at the Detroit Marriott […]
Win Free Tickets to the Cottage & Lakefront Living Show @ Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI
AmericaJR.com has teamed up with ShowSpan to give you a chance to win free tickets to the 2020 Cottage & Lakefront Living Show. It will […]
Friday’s New CD/Album Releases for 2/21/2020
Look for these new CDs to hit store shelves on Friday, February 21, 2020: Best Coast Always Tomorrow BTS Map of the Soul: 7 Califone […]
General Motors to wind down Holden brand by 2021; sell Thailand manufacturing plant
DETROIT – General Motors (NYSE: GM) is taking decisive action to transform its international operations, building on the comprehensive strategy it laid out in 2015 to […]
GALLERY: Elizabeth Warren holds campaign rally in Henderson ahead of Nevada caucuses
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE at College of Southern Nevada, Henderson for a campaign rally with Sen. Elizabeth Warren. It was held during early voting […]
Trivia Tuesday: 5 New Trivia Questions from “Page-A-Day”
Every Tuesday is a Trivia Tuesday on AmericaJR… Look for five new trivia questions and answers from the “365 Amazing Trivia Facts for 2020” calendar… […]
The French Reclaim Detroit!
“My culture is that of classical ballet, and I confidently remain attached to it. Because while I readily admit that its artistic and social codes […]
PHOTOS: A Tour of the GRAMMY Museum in downtown Los Angeles, CA
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo recently visited The GRAMMY Museum at L.A. Live. The GRAMMY Museum is an interactive, educational museum devoted to the history and winners of […]
Movie Monday: Friday’s Upcoming Movie Releases for 2/21/2020
Look for these new movies to hit the box office on Friday, February 21, 2020: “Emma.” Rated PG. 124 minutes. Comedy, Drama. -Anya Taylor-Joy, Tanya […]
“Wild Wild West” leading man Robert Conrad passed away at 84 years old
Robert Conrad, the actor who played dashing secret agent James T. West on CBS’ The Wild Wild West, died from heart failure at the age of […]
LVMS to honor “Miracle on Ice” team before NASCAR Pennzoil 400
LAS VEGAS — The 1980 “Miracle on Ice” U.S. Olympic Hockey Team will be the grand marshals for the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube […]
EarthTalk: Dockless E-Scooters May Be Green—But Walking, Biking, Busing Greener Still
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the environmental impact of these dockless e-scooters I see all over town now? —Jim M. Salisbury, CT By now, you’ve certainly seen […]
74th annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival headliners announced
INDIO, Calif. — Get ready as the 74th annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival makes its way to Indio, Calif., February 14th – 23rd. Gates […]
PHOTO GALLERY: A scenic drive along historic Route 66 in Williams, AZ
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo recently visited the small town of Williams, Arizona on the way to the Grand Canyon. Also known as the “Gateway to the […]
Nearly Half of Homeowners Plan to Move in 2020s, LendingTree Survey Finds
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — According to LendingTree’s latest survey, 45% of homeowners have plans to move to a different house within the next decade while a few millennials […]