JEREMY SMITH

The girlfriend of a man arrested Tuesday in a shooting that wounded three women of Asian descent in a hair salon in Dallas’ Koreatown told police that he has delusions that Asian Americans are trying to harm him, an arrest warrant affidavit states. Police have said the shooting last Wednesday at Hair World Salon might be connected to two previous drive-by shootings at businesses run by Asian Americans. According to the affidavit, Smith’s girlfriend told detectives that he had been delusional about Asian Americans ever since being involved in a car crash two years ago with a man of Asian descent.

U.S.-born athletes have taken centerstage at the Winter Olympics in Beijing — for the host country, that is, generating scrutiny of nationality switching.

China made its Olympics debut in men’s ice hockey, but it’s not clear if the outmatched team consisting mostly of foreign players is kindling a passion for the sport in the country.

China is fielding naturalized athletes at the Beijing Games in an effort to popularize winter sports and be represented across the Olympic program.

When Chris Chelios and the U.S. went on a run to the Olympic final in 2002, son Jake was front and center in Salt Lake City, dreaming of one day following in his father's footsteps. Twenty years later, Jake Chelios is in the Olympics — but not the way he ever envisioned. “I think half the family was a little confused of what was going on at first, but now they’re starting to understand how special it is,” said Chelios, who moved to Beijing in 2019 to play for China-owned Kunlun Red Star in the KHL.

China’s first Olympic hockey team will include at least one familiar name. Jake Chelios, son of Hockey Hall of Famer and former Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios, was officially named to the team roster on Thursday. Forwards Spencer Foo and Brandon Yip, goalie Jeremy Smith and fellow defenseman Ryan Sproul are other players on China’s team that some North American hockey fans may recognize. China, ranked 32nd in the world, was given a spot in the 12-nation Beijing Olympic tournament as host nation without having to qualify. China will open the 2022 Olympic hockey competition vs. the Czech Republic on Feb. 3.

COVID-19 long haul patients are struggling with doctors and employers as they battle lingering symptoms that make them feel "crazy."

At least 10 hospitals in the state started rationing care for everyone because they're filled with COVID-19 patients. But there's deep distrust of authority.

Millions of people who need insurance are eligible for free health care plans. A special enrollment period is ending on Aug. 15. Here's how to sign up in time.

Michael Wayne Sherrill was convicted of Cynthia’s Dotson’s 1984 rape and murder in Charlotte. Here’s why a judge vacated his sentence.

A global shortage of computer chips has forced automakers to slash production. The result has been far fewer vehicles on dealer lots, just as the waning pandemic has fueled a pent-up consumer demand for cars, trucks, and SUVs.

Automakers are cutting production as they grapple with a global shortage of computer chips, and that's making dealers nervous.