Illinois Democrats OK new legislative maps over criticism
By SARA BURNETT Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Democrats were poised to set new legislative boundaries over objections from Republicans…
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First male to speak publicly of alleged sexual abuse by R. Kelly testifies at trial
By Sonia Moghe, CNN A man identified only as “Louis” testified Monday at R. Kelly’s trial, saying the singer lured him to his home…
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Osaka wins US Open return, hopes to ‘believe more in myself’
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka has made a dominant return to Grand Slam tennis by grabbing eight of the last nine…
Continue Reading Harper homers, Phillies beat Nats 7-4 for 4th straight win
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Bryce Harper homered in the first inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington…
Continue Reading Alexy nearly flawless in debut as Rangers beat Rockies 4-3
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A.J. Alexy won his major league debut pitching one-hit ball through five shutout innings while DJ Peters, Leody Taveras and…
Continue Reading Here’s how Louisiana hospitals are handling the double onslaught of Hurricane Ida and Covid-19
By Amir Vera, Rebekah Riess and Elizabeth Joseph, CNN Already overwhelmed by a surge in Covid-19 cases, Louisiana hospitals are now struggling with…
Continue Reading Here’s how Louisiana hospitals are handling the double onslaught of Hurricane Ida and Covid-19
CNN By Amir Vera, Rebekah Riess and Elizabeth Joseph, CNN Already overwhelmed by a surge in Covid-19 cases, Louisiana hospitals are now struggling…
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Eating walnuts every day could lower bad cholesterol in older adults, study finds
Adding a fistful of walnuts to your daily diet – no matter what else you eat – could lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce heart risks in…
Continue ReadingResidents of this small Louisiana town describe ‘hours of agony’ as Hurricane Ida slammed the Gulf Coast
CNN By Amir Vera and Ed Lavandera, CNN Residents of LaPlace endured hours of harsh winds and rising water as Hurricane Ida’s fierce winds blew…
Continue Reading Sheriff: Deputy wounded, shooter killed during traffic stop
WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a Florida deputy was wounded, and the man who shot him was killed during a traffic stop. Brevard County…
Continue Reading Franco, AL East-leading Rays win 8th in row, top Red Sox 6-1
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Wander Franco extended his on-base streak 30 games with a two-run single, fellow…
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US won’t seek death penalty in California synagogue shooting
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Federal prosecutors say they will not seek the death penalty for a 22-year-old former nursing student charged in a deadly shooting…
Continue Reading US won’t seek death penalty in California synagogue shooting
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Federal prosecutors say they will not seek the death penalty for a 22-year-old former nursing student charged in a deadly shooting…
Continue Reading 2 hospitalized after plane hits fence at California airport
FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say two people were hospitalized after a small plane crashed into a chain-link fence while landing at Southern…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Báez, Lindor set to hear from frustrated fans
By The Associated Press Mets fans get their say after it was revealed stars Francisco Lindor and Javier Báez were among the New York players making…
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Democratic candidate Judy Stahl fighting for Rep. Paul Gosar’s seat
The race for U.S. House of Representatives is right around the corner, and many candidates are in the peak of their…
Continue Reading Guerrero hits 2 HRs, Ray fans 10 as Blue Jays beat O’s 7-3
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 37th and 38th home runs, Robbie Ray pitched seven innings and won for…
Continue Reading Human remains found in area of wildfire near Sonora
SONORA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say human remains have been found in an area burned by a small wildfire in Northern California. The Tuolumne…
Continue Reading Lester sharp, Goldschmidt HR, Cardinals move up, beat Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jon Lester allowed one hit while pitching into the seventh inning, Paul Goldschmidt homered and the St. Louis Cardinals inched…
Continue Reading US climate envoy in Japan to push efforts to cut emissions
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry is in Tokyo meeting Japan’s foreign minister to discuss efforts…
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