Texas man builds crosses to honor victims in Jacksonville shooting
Roberto Marquez built three crosses to remember those who were lost when a gunman opened fire at the Dollar General store over the weekend.
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California MMA fighter with severe asthma makes fighting debut
Despite his ongoing battle with a severe form of asthma, the same illness that claimed the life of his cousin, Kent Craig shares more about his inspiring story of endurance.
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California wins Little League World Series 6-5 over Curacao on walk-off homer
Louis Lappe hit a walk-off homer and California beat Curacao 6-5 in the Little League World Series championship on Sunday, despite giving up a four-run lead.
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‘Gran Turismo’ and ‘Barbie’ are neck-and-neck at the box office
“Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story” and “Barbie” are in a dead heat for the box-office crown, with the video game adaptation just edging Greta Gerwig’s pop sensation, according to studio estimates Sunday.
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People honor Bob Barker by placing flowers on his Hollywood Walk of Fame
A producer with the Walk of Fame called Barker “a television legend,” and noted his commitment to the Hollywood community.
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Thousands gather on National Mall to celebrate 60th anniversary of March on Washington
Organizers said Saturday’s event was not a commemoration of the historic march. Instead, they say it is a continuation of the dream Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. outlined at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963.
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Wisconsin man reunited with wedding ring after 14 years
For most couples, a wedding ring is a lasting symbol of love and commitment. But for one couple, that symbol went missing for over a decade.
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Ohio soldier surprises his son on his first day of school
The love between a father and son on display as the dad returns home from a yearlong deployment. The surprise reunion happened last week on the first day of school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
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Virginia woman dresses up for chemo treatments
When you’re hit with bad news, it’s easy to have a bad attitude. Especially when it’s news about your health. However, upon hearing her diagnois, a woman turned her frown upside down not only for herself, but others who received the same news.
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San Luis Vice Mayor appointed to be on Sunset Health’s Board of Directors
“It is an honor to continue serving my community as part of Sunset Health Board of Directors,” said San Luis Vice Mayor Luis Cabrera. “I look forward to continuing to advocate for our residents’ needs.”
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Pennsylvania fair hosts first baby race, 29 babies compete
It was their coaches, mostly moms and dads armed with gadgets and toys, coaxing them to the finish line. Some came ready to win.
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San Francisco firefighters use vacation time to help Maui residents
Members of the San Francisco Asian Firefighters Association (SFAFA) volunteered to assist in Lahaina relief efforts. They took off from Oakland International Tuesday morning.
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MLK’s dream for America is one of the stars of the 60th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington
On Aug. 28, 1963, from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Martin Luther King Jr. began by speaking of poverty, segregation and discrimination and how the United States had reneged on its promise of equality for Black Americans. If anyone remembers that dystopian beginning, they don’t talk about it.
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Serena Williams gives birth to second child, a daughter
Serena Williams has given birth to a baby girl, she posted Tuesday on Instagram, almost exactly a year after her last match as a tennis star.
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Rare spotless giraffe born in Tennessee zoo
Along with missing spots, the newborn lacks something else: A name, and Brights Zoo is now conducting a contest to name her.
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Ralph Yarl goes back to school four months after surviving a near-death experience
Heading back to school can be an exciting time for families. For Ralph Yarl’s mother, her son’s return to class is a miracle.
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ECRMC received Gold Seal of Approval from Joint Commission
In a press release, ECRMC won the award by “demonstratiung continuous compliance with its performance standards.” This is the ninth consecutive hospital accreditation from the Joint Commission.
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SpaceX launches more satellites at California Space Force base
Thousands of Starlink satellites currently orbit Earth at a closer distance than other internet satellites, giving users a faster internet experience.
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Inside KCON LA 2023, an extravagant microcosm of K-pop’s macro influence
Held from Friday to Sunday at the Los Angeles Convention Center and adjacent Crypto.com Arena, an estimated 140,000 fans from all over the world celebrated their favorite K-pop idols across three days of panels, premium meet-and-greets, interviews, dance breaks, concerts, and more.
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Washington Nationals joins little leaguers for the Little League Classic baseball game
The Washington Nationals took center stage alongside hundreds of little league baseball players Sunday night in the nationally televised “Little League Classic” baseball game in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
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