THE PARENTS of a shooting suspect in Michigan were arrested after what authorities are calling an attempt to flee (Shutterstock).

The parents of the teenage boy accused of killing four people and wounding others in shooting rampage at a high school in Michigan were arrested Saturday in what authorities suggest may have been an attempt to flee.

According to the Associated Press, James and Jennifer Crumbley, the two were found hiding in a commercial building in Detroit. Brought before a judge, they both entered pleas of not guilty to the four counts of involuntary manslaughter brought against then,

Prosecutors say they had responsibility for keeping the loaded firearm – recently purchased – away from their child as well as not taking action when they found a violent message written by son Ethan, who is facing murder and terrorism charges.

Defense attorney’s claim the couple was intending to appear in court to answer the charges. Prosecutors reply that the couple had withdrawn $4000 in cash from an ATM before being taken into custody by police.

Biden, Putin to talk about Ukraine

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Concerns about a possible invasion of Ukraine by Russia has led to a planned video conference between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

According to United Press International, Biden said he expects a “long discussion” with Putin. The conference is slated for Tuesday.

Tensions have risen as Russia has moved nearly 95,000 troops toward its border with Ukraine, which is seeking to join NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), a move that Putin opposes.

Sports: ‘Bama reclaims top with big win

The University of Alabama’s football team made a strong case Saturday that it is the best college team in the nation with a 41-24 win over Georgia in the SEC Championship game.

The Bulldogs (now 12-1) came into the game ranked first in the nation, and earlier in the season replaced the Crimson Tide (12-1) in the top spot. 

Bryce Young passed for 421 yards and three touchdowns for Alabama. Georgia’s Stetson Bennett had 340 yards passing and three scores, but he also was intercepted twice, with one of those picks returned for a touchdown.

It’s likely – though not certain – that the two teams will nevertheless advance to the four-team College Football Playoffs and could meet again.

Weather: Partly cloudy, rain later?

Cool daytime temperatures and partly cloudy skies are expected to continue in the West Orange County area through the rest of the weekend and into the week. Sunday is forecast for a high of 66 with an overnight low of 49. Monday will be slightly warmer at 70 (56), followed by a drop in the thermometer all the way to 61 on Thursday with a 33 percent chance of rain.