Associated Press Vermont is flooding and experts say the state could see catastrophic events for the foreseeable future. Climate change is fueling stronger and more persistent storms and the state’s infrastructure lags along the Green Mountains’ riverside villages. Now, these towns are the epicenter of a flooding conundrum that state and federal officials are scrambling
Continue Reading Associated Press A group of nearly 70 people allege they were sexually abused as children while housed in detention centers in Pennsylvania. The plaintiffs filed suit in state or federal court Wednesday against 10 different juvenile facilities across Pennsylvania, three of them state-operated. Some of the plaintiffs said they were repeatedly raped by staff members
Continue Reading WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Germany’s president has asked the Polish people for forgiveness during observances marking the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising. Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Wednesday that Germans must never forget the immeasurable suffering inflicted on the neighboring nation. On Aug, 1, 1944, the Polish underground army launched an uprising against German forces after
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Ledecky won the women’s 1500m final with a time of 15:30.02, an Olympic record and ten seconds better than the next finisher, for her eighth career Olympic gold medal to tie swimming great Jenny Thompson for the most Olympic gold medals by an American women. She also tied Thompson, Natalie Coughlin, and Dara Torres for the most medals all time (12) by any U.S. woman in history.
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The Yanks again bagged multiple goals while limiting chances to a very dangerous side, exiting the group stage with some aura restored under new boss Emma Hayes and a still-young group of stars.
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Recent changes made by New Orleans Saints third-year coach Dennis Allen reflect the urgency surrounding his employment situation. Training camp was moved to Southern California with an eye toward improving weather conditions and lessening outside distractions. Before that, there were staff changes highlighted by a new offensive coordinator,
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According to a press release obtained by NBC News, they announced a court-filing related to a high-profile matter in the Inland Empire.
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Round 3 of men’s surfing in Teahupo’o, Tahiti validated the Olympic Committee’s decision to hold the sport thousands of miles from Paris, as the best day in surfing history took the sport’s world by storm.
Continue Reading PLANT CITY, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a Florida man is facing murder and other charges for allegedly setting fire to a home in which four people and three dogs died. Fire crews were called to the blaze in Plant City around 12:09 a.m. Wednesday after a homeowner called 911, reporting smoke and flames inside
Continue Reading Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to two life terms for the killing of a police officer and a bystander six years ago. Emanuel Lopes was found guilty earlier this year of multiple charges, including murder. It was the second trial for Lopes after Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone
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The U.S. women’s national team is still perfect at the 2024 Paris Olympics thanks to a 2-0 win against Australia in both teams’ group stage finale.
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The ultimate doubles dream team’s journey has come to end. The superstar Spanish doubles team of Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal, known fondly by fans as ‘Nadal-caraz’, fell to the fourth-seeded doubles team of Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek, 6-2, 6-4.
Continue ReadingCalMatters California’s fifth largest wildfire is encroaching on some of the last strongholds for imperiled salmon, with potentially devastating consequences for a species already on the brink. The explosive Park Fire has spread into the Mill and Deer Creek watersheds in Tehama County, which are two of the three remaining creeks where wild, independent populations
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Swimming sprints came to a dramatic finish Wednesday afternoon with to-the-wall performances in the men’s and women’s 100m freestyle finals.
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Recap of of the events that took place on the fourth day of sailing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Continue Reading Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The night the Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron first flew over Paris, its designer Mathieu Lehanneur held his breath. The balloon lit by the Olympic torch and set off into the sky was a risk. Lehanneur told The Associated Press that was the first time it had ever been tested in
Continue ReadingAP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — Turns out, those comparisons to Michael Phelps weren’t far fetched at all when it comes to Léon Marchand. They certainly weren’t a burden for the 22-year-old Frenchman. Marchand completed one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history Wednesday night, winning the 200-meter butterfly and the 200 breaststroke
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The K9 Officer Partner Support Foundation donated $1,500 to the San Luis Police Department K-9 Unit.
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Ante los casos de niños ahogados en albercas que se han reportado en lo que va de la temporada de verano, el Director de Bomberos en Mexicali Ruben Osuna informó que continúan las verificaciones de seguridad en albercas públicas pero en el caso de las albercas privadas que utilizan para eventos y fiestas difÍcilmente han podido regularizarlas.
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The restaurant Jersey Mike’s has officially opened in the Imperial Valley. During the grand opening, the franchise says they currently have a fundraiser to support WomanHaven. The fundraiser will end on August 4.
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