By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kyle Hendricks carried a shutout into the eighth inning and Nico Hoerner homered to help the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Ian Happ also drove in a run for Chicago which has won two of three. Hendricks gave up five
Continue ReadingBy EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Lindsey Vonn used her induction speech into the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame to urge athletes to put their platform to good use, “especially today,” the day the Supreme Court overturned the landmark ruling that guaranteed a women’s constitutional right to abortion. Vonn joined Michael Phelps, Billie
Continue ReadingBy ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Keep the champagne chilled. It’s back to the slushy ice of Amalie Arena for the Colorado Avalanche after they failed to close out the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final. “It’s not supposed to be easy, and it’s not going to be easy,” Avs
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The ribbon was cut Friday in Redmond for a former motel that is the Bethlehem Inn’s new shelter for those experiencing homelessness.
Continue ReadingBy PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The Stanley Cup was in the building and just waiting to be paraded around the ice. Pack it up. It’s heading back to Florida. The resilient Tampa Bay Lightning spoiled Colorado’s party to stay in the hunt for a third straight Stanley Cup title, beating the
Continue ReadingBy MARIA SANMINIATELLI and KARL RITTER Associated Press OSLO, Norway (AP) — A gunman opened fire in Oslo’s nightlife district early Saturday, killing two people and leaving more than 20 wounded in what the Norwegian security service called an “Islamist terror act” during the capital’s annual LGBTQ Pride festival. Investigators said the suspect, identified as
Continue ReadingBy JOE McDONALD Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government says President Xi Jinping will participate in next week’s celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong to China. But it left unclear whether he will visit the former British colony for the highly symbolic event after a crackdown on a
Continue ReadingBy Jamiel Lynch and Chenelle Woody, CNN The attorney for the family of Brian Laundrie on Friday released eight pages from Laundrie’s notebook that was found near his remains in Florida in October last year, according to a news release obtained by CNN affiliate WINK. In the notebook, Laundrie wrote in part, “I’m sorry to
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With temperatures getting warm this weekend and families heading to local lakes, streams and pools, every Coastal store will give away 300 life jackets for kids up to 12 years of age this Saturday, June 25. The life jackets are absolutely free to all families and are while supplies last. The
Continue ReadingBy MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Brazil and Sao Paulo midfielder Richarlyson says he is bisexual. He is the first player from a Brazilian top-flight team to say he’s bisexual. The 39-year-old Richarlyson played two matches for Brazil in 2008. He was part of Sao Paulo’s squad that won the
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The Oregon National Guard staged a flyover Friday morning in Sunriver at the celebration of life for Air Force Capt. Richard Hansen, who served as a pilot during the Vietnam War and received a Silver Star and Bronze Star.
Continue ReadingBy CODY FRIESEN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zack Greinke tossed six innings of one-run ball, Edward Olivares hit two solo homers and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1. Both Grienke (1-4) and Olivares were activated from rehab assignments Friday. Olivares belted homers to left field in his first at-bats
Continue ReadingBy CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Trea Turner had three hits, including a home run, Freddie Freeman reached base three times in his emotional return to Atlanta and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1. Julio Urías gave up only one run in six innings but the Dodgers absorbed bad news
Continue ReadingUsing data from the Billboard Hot 100 archives (current as of June 2022), Stacker compiled a ranking of all #1 singles between 1960-1969.
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Stacker cited data from the Guttmacher Institute to look at what overturning Roe v. Wade means for abortion access across the U.S.
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More than half of Americans are using buy now, pay later services. Giving Assistant compiled a list of five things every first-time buy now, pay later user should know.
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Ever wonder what became of the sets from your favorite movies? Giggster researched iconic movies with sets that were forgotten, destroyed, or refurbished.
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Calling all poker enthusiasts: PokerListings compiled a list of 15 of the best poker movies ever made using IMDb criteria. Have you seen them all?
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Using data from The Numbers, Giggster surveyed film history and spotlighted 10 of the most expensive movies ever made.
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Christian Arroyo hit a two-run homer in the seventh and had three RBIs in his return from the COVID-19 injured list, powering the red-hot Boston Red Sox to a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Arroyo’s go-ahead homer to left-center off Bryan Shaw (3-1) gave Boston a
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