July 2024

California fire officials report first wildfire death of the 2024 season

July 12, 2024 11:45 AM

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California fire officials report first wildfire death of the 2024 season.

California fire officials report first wildfire death of the 2024 season

July 12, 2024 11:45 AM

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California fire officials report first wildfire death of the 2024 season.

Trucker describes finding ‘miracle baby’ by the side of a highway in Louisiana

July 12, 2024 11:41 AM

Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The truck driver who rescued an abandoned baby from the side of Interstate 10 in Louisiana this week says he first thought he might be seeing a discarded doll. But as Reginald Walton’s 18-wheeler drew closer, Walton saw movement. He called 911, pulled over and found the 1-year-old boy.

Quincy Wilson competes in the men's 400 meter final on Day Four of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field on June 24

Quincy Wilson: The road to Paris

July 12, 2024 11:41 AM NBC Olympics

In Paris this summer, Quincy Wilson may make history yet again as the youngest male athlete to race with the U.S. Olympic track and field squad. Learn about how he clinched his Olympic roster spot.

Quincy Wilson looks on after competing in the men's 400 meter semifinal on Day Three 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Track & Field at Hayward Field on June 23

Quincy Wilson: Career highlights

July 12, 2024 11:41 AM NBC Olympics

At just 16 years old, Quincy Wilson has climbed his way to the the world’s best junior track and field athletes. Here are a few of the glass ceilings the high schooler broke on his way to securing his first Olympic bid.

Track star Quincy Wilson is seen at practice at Bullis High School in Potomac

Quincy Wilson: Meet the athlete

July 12, 2024 11:41 AM NBC Olympics

16-year-old phenom Quincy Wilson has proved to be unstoppable over the last 16 months, smashing record after record — including one of his own — en route to becoming the youngest American male to ever clinch an Olympic track and field bid.

Caribbean seeks help in fighting climate change after Hurricane Beryl devastates small islands

July 12, 2024 11:36 AM

Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Caribbean officials are demanding more access to funding and help in fighting climate change just weeks after Hurricane Beryl devastated the region. The urgent request was made Friday at an OAS meeting in Washington, D.C. as officials noted that the historic storm highlighted the vulnerability of small

Pac-12’s postseason bowl agreements remain for Oregon State and Washington State

July 12, 2024 11:36 AM

The Pac-12’s existing bowl game agreements will continue through the 2025 season despite the league’s breakup, the conference announced Friday. Among other things, it means that Oregon State and Washington State, the two remaining Pac-12 schools after the conference collapsed in realignment last summer, will retain their postseason opportunities. The Pac-12 said each of the

Pac-12’s postseason bowl agreements remain for Oregon State and Washington State

July 12, 2024 11:36 AM

The Pac-12’s existing bowl game agreements will continue through the 2025 season despite the league’s breakup, the conference announced Friday. Among other things, it means that Oregon State and Washington State, the two remaining Pac-12 schools after the conference collapsed in realignment last summer, will retain their postseason opportunities. The Pac-12 said each of the

California reports first wildfire death of the 2024 season as fires persist across the West

July 12, 2024 11:35 AM

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wildfires fueled by strong winds and an extended heat wave have led to the first death in California of the 2024 season, while wind-whipped flames in Arizona have forced hundreds to flee from what tribal leaders are calling the “most serious” wildfire on their reservation in decades. The fires