July 2024

Condemnation of Trump rally shooting crosses party lines, and blame game and calls for probe begin

July 13, 2024 6:13 PM

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican and Democratic leaders, as well as some international friends and foes, expressed shock and relief Saturday night after an apparent assassination attempt at a Donald Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Lawmakers from both parties promised hearings and a comprehensive investigation into the attack. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said

Delapierre steers French cat toward a spot in SailGP’s $2 million, winner-take-all Grand Final

July 13, 2024 5:53 PM

AP Sports Writer Quentin Delapierre skippered France to finishes of 1-3-3 in a remarkable performance Saturday on San Francisco Bay to move close to advancing to SailGP’s $2 million, winner-take-all Grand Final, the biggest payday in sailing. Three-time defending SailGP champion Tom Slingsby steered Australia’s Flying Roo 50-foot foiling catamaran to finishes of 5-1-8 to

Biden says ‘everybody must condemn’ attack on Trump and later speaks with ex-president

July 13, 2024 5:45 PM

Associated Press REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Saturday that “everybody must condemn” the suspected assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Addressing the nation about two hours after the shooting, Biden said he was relieved that Trump is reportedly “doing well.” He said he had been unable to reach Trump before

Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo critical of extended Copa America final halftime for Shakira concert

July 13, 2024 5:40 PM

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo was critical of the extended halftime planned for Sunday night’s Copa America final to allow a concert by Shakira. Shakira will be the first musical act to perform during the halftime of the final. The Colombian pop star, a former partner of Barcelona and Spain star

Former tennis player Mardy Fish opens 7-point lead in American Century Championship

July 13, 2024 4:56 PM

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev. (AP) — Former tennis player Mardy Fish birdied nine of his final 13 holes Saturday to take a seven-point lead into the final round of the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament. Fish had a 34-point round at Edgewood Tahoe under the modified Stableford scoring system to reach 57. Players receive

Harper, Turner homer and Phillies beat A’s 11-5 to give Phillips the win in first career start

July 13, 2024 4:19 PM

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyler Phillips pitched into the seventh inning in his first career start, Bryce Harper and Trea Turner hit two of Philadelphia’s four home runs and the Phillies defeated the Oakland Athletics 11-5 on Saturday. Nick Castellanos had a home run and four RBIs and Johan Rojas also went deep for

Hot and sticky throughout the weekend

July 13, 2024 3:57 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Valeria Rodriguez

Above normal temperatures will persist across the region through next week, although weakening high pressure should allow readings to fall below excessive levels.

Shots fired during a Trump rally in Pennsylvania

July 13, 2024 3:41 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman, Valeria Rodriguez

Former President Donald Trump was rushed off stage after shots were fired during his campaign event in Pennsylvania on Saturday.

Dearica Hamby scores 27, Rickea Jackson adds 23 as Sparks beat Wings 87-81

July 13, 2024 3:41 PM

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dearica Hamby scored 27 points, rookie Rickea Jackson added a career-high 23 points and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 87-81 Saturday in a battle between the WNBA’s cellar dwellers. Azurá Stevens finished with 16 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals and three blocks while shooting 6 of

Richard Simmons, fitness guru, dead at 76

July 13, 2024 3:25 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Simmons was found unresponsive at his Hollywood Hills home on Saturday, just one day after his 76th birthday, and the exact cause of his death is pending.

An new AI device will help prevent drownings

July 13, 2024 3:12 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

So far this year, nearly 60 children have drowned across the state of Florida, many of them in South Florida. But, a new device which uses an underwater camera and alert system may help stop future tragedies.

Richard Simmons, a fitness guru who mixed laughs and sweat, dies at 76

July 13, 2024 2:53 PM

AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Simmons, television’s hyperactive court jester of physical fitness who built a mini-empire in his trademark tank tops and short shorts by urging the overweight to exercise and eat better, died Saturday. He turned 76 on Friday. Simmons died at his home in Los Angeles, his publicist Tom

Evan Longoria not looking to play again in the majors

July 13, 2024 2:49 PM

Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Evan Longoria pretty much knew after his 16th big-league season last year it was time to move on. Spending time without the daily grind of the season with his family cemented that. Longoria threw out a ceremonial pitch dressed in a jersey of his first team before the

Power to be restored in Texas by the end of the weekend

July 13, 2024 2:48 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

CenterPoint released a statement saying it expects to restore power to roughly 85% of impacted customers by the end of the day on Sunday, July 14.

Richard Simmons, a fitness guru who mixed laughs and sweat, dies at 76

July 13, 2024 2:45 PM

AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Simmons, television’s hyperactive court jester of physical fitness who built a mini-empire in his trademark tank tops and short shorts by urging the overweight to exercise and eat better, died Saturday. He turned 76 on Friday. Simmons died at his home in Los Angeles, his publicist Tom

Richard Simmons, fitness guru who mixed laughs and sweat with TV show and ‘Sweatin’ to the Oldies,’ dies at 76

July 13, 2024 2:40 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Richard Simmons, fitness guru who mixed laughs and sweat with TV show and ‘Sweatin’ to the Oldies,’ dies at 76.

Minnesota Republican Tayler Rahm drops out to clear path for Joe Teirab in competitive US House race

July 13, 2024 1:59 PM

Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Republicans now have a straighter path to potential victory in what is expected to be Minnesota’s closest congressional race. GOP-endorsed candidate Tayler Rahm dropped out Saturday from a primary fight against the better-funded Joe Teirab, who already had tacit backing from key House leaders. Rahm says he is going to

New York’s first female fire commissioner says she will resign once a replacement is found

July 13, 2024 1:45 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — The first female commissioner of the Fire Department of New York says she plans to resign because it is time to “pass the torch” after two years in the job. In a statement Saturday, Laura Kavanagh didn’t say when she plans to step down, but she said she will spend the

Gio Urshela hits 2-run homer, Tigers score 7 runs in 2 innings to stun Dodgers 11-9

July 13, 2024 1:32 PM

Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Gio Urshela hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning after the Detroit Tigers overcame a 9-4 deficit in the ninth to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-9 on Saturday. “I don’t know how to appropriately comment on that game,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. “It’s an amazing feeling to

Israel targets Hamas’ military leader in Gaza. Who is he and what does it mean for the war?

July 13, 2024 1:26 PM

Associated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Israel on Saturday said it tried to assassinate Mohammed Deif, the shadowy leader of the Hamas group ‘s military wing who has long topped the country’s most-wanted list. The strike took place in an Israeli-declared humanitarian zone in southern Gaza, killing at least 90 Palestinians and wounding nearly

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