Boxing preview, July 30: Team USA’s Hill and Mendoza enter the ring
Team USA’s boxing roster for Tuesday’s Paris Olympics bouts includes flyweight Roscoe Hill and featherweight Alyssa…
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Swimmer Ryan Murphy learns sex of first child after winning bronze at Paris Olympics
As American swimmer Ryan Murphy stepped off the podium to greet his wife, Bridget Konttinen, in the La Defense Arena stands, he was hit with some…
Continue ReadingMan arrested on accusations of starting the largest wildfire in California this year has been charged with arson
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Man arrested on accusations of starting the largest wildfire in California this year has been charged with…
Continue ReadingUtility cuts natural gas service to landslide-stricken Southern California neighborhood
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — Natural gas service to 135 homes was being cut Monday in a neighborhood on Southern California’s Palos…
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Starting the week with dry and near-average temperatures
It’s a dry and seasonable start to the week. I am tracking hotter temperatures and monsoonal moisture to return later this…
Continue ReadingBally Sports networks will return to Comcast subscribers after agreement is reached
SOUTHPORT, Conn. (AP) — Most Comcast subscribers will be able to watch their favorite sports teams again after it reached an agreement with their…
Continue ReadingDelaware gubernatorial candidate calls for investigation into primary rival’s campaign finances
Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The chief executive of Delaware’s largest county is calling for a federal investigation into the…
Continue ReadingCarlos Estévez may get shot at nailing Philadelphia Phillies closer role
AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Yes, it looks like the Phillies have their closer in Carlos Estévez. OK, maybe not by defined job title just…
Continue ReadingRobinson campaign calls North Carolina agency report on wife’s nonprofit politically motivated
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The campaign of Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson is speaking against a state agency’s…
Continue ReadingOne Extraordinary Olympic Photo: Christophe Ena captures the joy of fencing gold at the Paris Games
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Christophe Ena takes a closer look at his photo of fencing joy at the spectacular Grand…
Continue ReadingUtility cuts natural gas service to landslide-stricken Southern California neighborhood
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — Natural gas service to 135 homes was being cut Monday in a neighborhood on Southern California’s Palos…
Continue ReadingMassachusetts governor says there’s nothing she can do to prevent 2 hospitals from closing
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts has agreed to provide about $30 million to help support the operations of six hospitals that Steward…
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Shilese Jones sets sights on LA 2028
Six-time world medalist Shilese Jones confirms ACL tear, plans to train for LA…
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Rural Metro Fire Department shares how “Burn Days” work
Rural Metro Fire Department tells us the purpose of “Burn Days” and how to do them…
Continue ReadingThe U.S. men’s gymnastics team ended a lengthy Olympic medal drought. They hope the NCAA notices
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Before they stood with their arms wrapped around each other in a brotherhood forever etched into U.S. Olympic lore,…
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Chase Budinger gets first Olympic win in return to volleyball roots
Former NBA player Chase Budinger made his Olympic debut in beach volleyball Monday alongside playing partner Miles…
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Venezuela at a standstill as Maduro is declared winner but vote tallies have yet to be released
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela is facing a political standstill after both incumbent President Nicolás Maduro and the…
Continue ReadingMichigan’s top court gives big victory to people trying to recoup cash from foreclosures
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan Supreme Court ruling Monday could put thousands of dollars in the pockets of tens of thousands of people…
Continue Reading ‘White Dudes for Harris’ is the latest in a series of Zoom gatherings backing the vice president
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — On a “White Dudes for Harris” virtual call, it was probably fitting that “The Dude” dropped in. Actor…
Continue Reading Morocco releases imprisoned journalists after pardons from King Mohamed VI
Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has pardoned three journalists who were charged with sex crimes and espionage…
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