Virtual tours, lectures mark 25 years since $500M art heist
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston museum where thieves stole $500 million worth of masterpieces a quarter century ago will honor the missing works by offering virtual tours.
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Kim Coon is a familiar face in the motorsports industry. She has spent the last ten years covering NASCAR, ARCA and motorcycle racing and recently has been seen co-hosting “Off The Grid” on NBC Sports as well as NASCAR’s popular “Glass Case of Emotion” podcast with driver Ryan Blaney.
She is best known for serving as an official spokesperson for NASCAR – acting as a liaison between fans and the exciting world of racing, while activating the title sponsor’s strategic plan through social media, broadcast channels and trackside events.
She currently serves as a pit road reporter for MRN in all three national NASCAR series. When she isn’t at a race track, she’s busy hosting digital assets and live events for NASCAR. Kim also regularly joins the morning news broadcast for WCCB Charlotte, The CW.
Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, Kim got her bachelor’s from the University of Miami (FL), where she double majored in Broadcasting and Religious Studies. She received her master’s in Integrated Marketing Communications from the University of Alabama. While attending Miami, Kim was a member of the university’s dance team. She also spent two seasons cheering in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers.
She currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kim loves getting her hands dirty with DIY home improvement projects, antique hunting and painting. She is also an avid reader and is always eager to loan from her collection of books.
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston museum where thieves stole $500 million worth of masterpieces a quarter century ago will honor the missing works by offering virtual tours.
KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia (AP) — Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway won a men's World Cup slalom Sunday, while Marcel Hirscher recovered from a disappointing first run to place sixth and extend his lead in the overall standings.
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Marit Bjoergen of Norway completed a dominant cross-country World Cup season by winning the concluding 30-kilometer freestyle race at Holmenkollen Sunday after pulling away from world champion Therese Johaug near the end.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Luke Nelson scored 17 points and UC Irvine earned the first NCAA Tournament berth in the school's 38-year basketball history with a 67-58 victory over Hawaii in the Big West championship game on Saturday night.
MONTREAL (AP) — Russia's Sergey Kovalev stopped Canada's Jean Pascal early in the eighth round Saturday night to retain his three world light heavyweight titles.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Bristol Palin says she is engaged to Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer.
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Mike Cammalleri scored his 25th goal in a three-goal third period, Cory Schneider stopped 30 shots and the New Jersey Devils beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-1 Saturday night to avoid a winless road trip.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nino Neiderreiter and Kyle Brodziak scored just 17 seconds apart late in the third period Saturday night, giving the Minnesota Wild a 3-1 win over the St. Louis Blues.
Right now, people are getting a jump start on St. Patrick's Day festivities around the Queen City. That means police are out in force.
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