Utah Supreme Court overturns death sentence for man convicted of murder in rape cover-up
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence for a man convicted in the murder of a woman to…
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Women’s Olympic tennis draw announced: Osaka to face Kerber in Round 1
Paris is poised for the women’s singles tennis event following the 2024 Olympic Games draw on…
Continue ReadingCiting climate change, a federal court in Brazil halts rainforest highway paving
Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — In an unusual action, a Brazilian federal court has halted a project to pave a dirt highway that connects…
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Local Jehovah’s Witnesses to attend their major annual conventions this summer
Local Jehovah’s Witness communities will be heading to their major annual conventions this…
Continue ReadingLocked out of town hall, 1st Black mayor of a small Alabama town returns to office
Associated Press The first Black mayor of a small Alabama town who was locked out of town hall by white officials is returning to the job. U.S.…
Continue ReadingClayton Kershaw makes 2024 debut with Dodgers, strikes out six in solid outing versus Giants
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw made his season debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, striking out six and allowing…
Continue ReadingClemson’s Dabo Swinney isn’t big on transfer-portal recruiting. That’s at odds with his ACC peers
AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dabo Swinney has built a proven winner at Clemson, from two national championships and eight Atlantic Coast…
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USWNT among big winners from first day of women’s soccer at 2024 Paris Olympics
The first day of women’s soccer has provided a new spring of hope for the one-time Olympic final fixture known as the United States women’s national…
Continue Reading USWNT among big winners from first day of women’s soccer at 2024 Paris Olympics
The first day of women’s soccer has provided a new spring of hope for the one-time Olympic final fixture known as the United States women’s national…
Continue ReadingJustice Kagan says there needs to be a way to enforce the US Supreme Court’s new ethics code
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Justice Elena Kagan on Thursday became the first member of the U.S. Supreme Court to…
Continue ReadingJustice Kagan says there needs to be a way to enforce the US Supreme Court’s new ethics code
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Justice Elena Kagan on Thursday became the first member of the U.S. Supreme Court to…
Continue ReadingBrazil apologizes for post-World War II persecution of Japanese immigrants
Associated Press Sao Paulo (AP) — The Brazilian government has apologized to the Japanese community for human rights violations in the persecution…
Continue ReadingTexas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heat
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A rising number of heat-related deaths in Texas among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl has pushed…
Continue ReadingHulk Hogan visits Detroit Lions camp, says coach Dan Campbell missed his calling as a wrestler
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Hulk Hogan, visiting Detroit Lions practice, said coach Dan Campbell would have been good in the squared circle. The pro…
Continue ReadingDaughter of late Supreme Court Justice Scalia appointed to Virginia Board of Education
Associated Press/Report for America Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has appointed the daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia to serve…
Continue ReadingAmazon Prime Video’s global reach was a major factor in 11-year agreement with NBA
AP Sports Writer Jay Marine is finally able to relax and celebrate after a hectic couple of months. The global head of sports programming for Amazon…
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Swanson scores brace in USWNT’s 3-0 win over Zambia to kick off Olympics
The U.S. women’s national team got off to a perfect start at the 2024 Paris Olympics, earning a dominant 3-0 victory against Zambia on Wednesday in…
Continue Reading Swanson scores brace in USWNT’s 3-0 win over Zambia to kick off Olympics
The U.S. women’s national team got off to a perfect start at the 2024 Paris Olympics, earning a dominant 3-0 victory against Zambia on Wednesday in…
Continue ReadingVideo game performers will go on strike over artificial intelligence concerns
AP Technology Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s video game performers announced they would go on strike Thursday, throwing part of the…
Continue ReadingGabrielle Giffords stumps for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania as campaign for running mate takes shape
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gabrielle Giffords, the former Democratic congresswoman who was grievously wounded in a 2011 shooting, is…
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