Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz holds rally in Omaha
Walz’s rally in Nebraska was one of the last rallies the Harris campaign will hold ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC).
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President Biden’s role at DNC reshaped following ending his re-election bid
The outgoing president will deliver the keynote address on the first night of the convention. His decision to end his bid for a second term has reshaped his goals for the DNC.
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Drier conditions and warm temperatures for next week
Temperatures will warm up early next week with excessive heat conditions possible, according to the National Weather Service.
Continue ReadingJeffrey Springs’ strong start, Brandon Lowe’s 2-run homer lead Rays past Diamondbacks 6-1
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jeffrey Springs got his first win in 16 months, Brandon Lowe hit a two-run homer, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 on Saturday. Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash became the sixth active manager with 800 wins as the Rays returned to .500 at 61-61.
Continue ReadingReds put All-Star right-hander Hunter Greene on the injured list with elbow soreness
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds pitching staff took a hit on Saturday when All-Star starter Hunter Greene went on the 15-day injured list with elbow soreness. The right-hander is 9-4 with a 2.83 ERA and 162 strikeouts. He pitched seven innings of one-run ball against the Cardinals on Tuesday in a 4-1 Reds win.
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Egg prices rise amid bird flu resurgence
The increase is being blamed on the continuing spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, known in short as HPAI, or the bird flu, which is causing supplies to dwindle.
Continue ReadingNoah Kent, Jose Luis Ballester win matches to reach US Amateur title match
CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Noah Kent loves the high stakes of match play, and it has taken the Iowa sophomore all the way to the championship match of the U.S. Amateur. Kent was on the verge of his semifinal match going all square when Jackson Buchanan made an 18-foot birdie on the 15th hole. Kent
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Vehicle crashes into a brick wall, minor injuries reported
According to the Yuma Police Department (YPD), the crash happened in the intersection between 36th Street and Mississippi Avenue.
Continue ReadingIndiana Jones’ iconic felt fedora fetches $630,000 at auction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The brown felt fedora worn by actor Harrison Ford in the second installment of the Indiana Jones movies sold for $630,000 at auction, film and TV memorabilia company Propstore announced Friday. The hat featured in 1984’s “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” had been expected to fetch between $250,000 and
Continue ReadingDNA search prompts arrest of Idaho murder suspect in 51-year-old cold case, California police say
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a woman in California more than 50 years ago, authorities said. DNA evidence led investigators to identify Michael Eugene Mullen, 75, as a suspect in the death of Nina “Nadine” Fischer in 1973, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office
Continue ReadingVelasquez pleads no contest to attempted murder in shooting of man charged with molesting relative
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez has pleaded no contest to attempted murder after he shot at a man in 2022 accused of molesting Velasquez’s relative, a Northern California district attorney’s office said. The office of Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said in a statement that Velasquez entered his plea
Continue ReadingPhoenix police detail cases included in DOJ report outlining excessive force, racial discrimination
PHOENIX (AP) — The city of Phoenix and its police force have launched a new website in response to a recent scathing U.S. Justice Department report outlining a pattern of excessive force and racial discrimination. The website includes incident records, body camera footage and evidence in cases mentioned in the report. The city had provided
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Former UFC star Cain Velasquez pleads no contest to attempted murder
Velasquez’s no contest plea to felony attempted murder, assault and multiple weapons charges in exchange for a lighter sentence.
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Missouri woman charged in alleged scheme to steal Graceland
53-year-old Lisa Findley was arrested Friday and charged with mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
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Former New York congressman expected to plead guilty
George Santos previously pleaded not guilty on a range of financial crimes, including collecting unemployment benefits while actually working, and using campaign contributions to pay for personal expenses such as designer clothing.
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Southern pudu fawn makes its debut at Queens Zoo
Born on June 21 at about two-pounds, the fawn shares a habitat with its parents at the Queens Zoo’s Wild Side.
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California senior citizens robbed, suspects arrested
Many of the people who live at Westlake Christian Terrace said they were happy to hear police had arrested some of the suspects involved in the over two dozen robberies that have happened in this area, but some still believe the threat of more attacks remains.
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New York beaches close due to Hurricane Ernesto
Red flags are flying Saturday at Jacob Riis Beach in Queens, and it’s almost entirely deserted.
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California woman charged with arson following business fire
Police have arrested Elizabeth Huston of Nevada County on Friday, and she is charged with arson.
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House used in “Poltergeist” officially up for sale
According to the listing, the four-bedroom home is selling for nearly $1.2 million. But, the listing promises the house is “definitely not haunted.”
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