Year: 2024
The Raven promises ‘something even better’ after Joker, Hulk masks
The Raven will have to contend with fellow American thrower Jaida Ross, China’s defending gold medalist Lijiao Gong, and top qualifier Sarah Mitton…
Continue Reading Sighting of alligator swimming off shore of Lake Erie prompts Pennsylvania search
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — The search is on for a small alligator in Erie, Pennsylvania, after it was caught on video last weekend swimming just off the…
Continue ReadingLuis Arráez caps 3-run 9th with RBI double, Padres rally for 7-6 win and series sweep of Pirates
Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Luis Arráez hit an RBI double to cap a three-run ninth inning that put the San Diego Padres ahead for a 7-6 win…
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Grant Holloway wins Olympic title he knew was coming
U.S. superstar Grant Holloway at last secured his first Olympic gold medal, hurdling to victory in the men’s 110m hurdles Olympic…
Continue ReadingMeet America’s newest giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao
Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — California’s governor flew in for the young bears’ debut. Throngs of media gathered inside the zoo, while the…
Continue ReadingOfficials recover New Mexico woman’s body from the Grand Canyon, the 3rd death there since July 31
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities have recovered the body of a 20-year-old New Mexico woman in Grand Canyon National Park, the…
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Italy sails into women’s volleyball final with easy three-set win over Turkiye
Italy took care of Turkiye in three sets to set up a showdown with the United States in Sunday’s gold medal match in women’s volleyball at the Paris…
Continue ReadingTitans’ 2021 top draft pick Caleb Farley will miss several weeks with hamstring injury
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Brian Callahan said Thursday that Titans cornerback Caleb Farley will miss several weeks with a hamstring…
Continue Reading Doug Emhoff heaps praise on Harris’ VP pick Tim Walz at Paris fundraiser during Olympics trip
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, took time out of his Olympic duties to rally a group of…
Continue Reading Maine leaders seek national monument for home of Frances Perkins, 1st woman Cabinet member
NEWCASTLE, Maine (AP) — Maine wants to do more to honor America’s first female presidential Cabinet member. State leaders asked President Joe…
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In typical fashion, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone defends Olympic crown with world record
U.S. superstar Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is an Olympic 400m hurdles champion for the second time after taking gold in the women’s 400m hurdles on…
Continue Reading Michele Pfeiffer is Montana-bound in ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff called ‘Madison’
The “Yellowstone” sequel has its lead. Paramount announced Thursday that Oscar nominee Michelle Pfeiffer would executive produce and star in…
Continue Reading Congolese military court hands down death sentence to leader of rebel coalition and 25 others
Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A military court in Congo has sentenced 25 people, including the leader of a rebel coalition, to death.…
Continue Reading Iranian brothers charged in alleged smuggling operation that led to deaths of 2 Navy SEALs
Associated Press Authorities say two men linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard are facing terrorism charges in the U.S. in connection with the…
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Morgane Metraux says being on clock didn’t affect her play on Thursday at Olympics
Morgane Metraux said she wasn’t affected by the looming presence of an official monitoring her group’s pace of…
Continue Reading University of Georgia panel upholds sanctions for 6 students over Israel-Hamas war protest
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Six University of Georgia students arrested during an April 29 protest against the Israel-Hamas war will remain suspended…
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Nelly Korda inspired by Scottie Scheffler in bid for comeback win at Olympics
Nelly Korda dropped into a tie for 12th after a late stumble on Thursday but she has inspiration in a fellow world No. 1 to stage a…
Continue ReadingSt. Vincent channels something primal playing live music: ‘It’s kind of an exorcism for me’
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — As sweaty fans pushed up against one another, clutching their drinks and swaying to the music, Annie Clark,…
Continue Reading St. Vincent channels something primal playing live music: ‘It’s kind of an exorcism for me’
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — As sweaty fans pushed up against one another, clutching their drinks and swaying to the music, Annie Clark,…
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