CNN By Monica Garrett, CNN Meteorologist The Atlantic hurricane season is becoming more active with a disturbance set to drench coastal Texas this week, and a system likely to soon be named Bonnie heading into Central America. “Get ready for a wet few days across Southeast Texas,” the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Houston
Continue ReadingBy Monica Garrett, CNN Meteorologist The Atlantic hurricane season is becoming more active with a disturbance set to drench coastal Texas this week, and a system likely to soon be named Bonnie heading into Central America. “Get ready for a wet few days across Southeast Texas,” the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Houston said
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The recurring cries of “Come on, Andy!” at Centre Court meandered somewhere along the continuum from pushing to pleading as two-time champion Andy Murray’s shortest stay at Wimbledon came to a close. Unable to overcome big John Isner’s big serves, the way he always has
Continue ReadingBy JIM HEINTZ Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — The lower house of Russia’s parliament has the second reading of a proposed law that would allow the banning of foreign news media in response to other countries taking actions against Russian news outlets. Following Wednesday’s vote, the proposal must still pass a third reading in the
Continue ReadingBy JIM HEINTZ Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — The lower house of Russia’s parliament has the second reading of a proposed law that would allow the banning of foreign news media in response to other countries taking actions against Russian news outlets. Following Wednesday’s vote, the proposal must still pass a third reading in the
Continue ReadingBy CHEVEL JOHNSON Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Black culture, in all its glory, will be on display over the 4th of July holiday weekend in New Orleans as thousands converge for the in-person return of the Essence Festival of Culture. The multiday event begins with a Thursday performance by comedian Kevin Hart, followed
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Sam Asghari opened up about his marriage to the “amazing” Britney Spears in his first interview since their June wedding. The actor appeared on “Good Morning America” in a segment that aired Wednesday to promote his forthcoming film, “Hot Seat.” Naturally, talk turned to their recent nuptials. “The husband thing
Continue ReadingBy TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The new head of the government’s road safety agency says he will intensify efforts to understand the risks posed by automated vehicle technology. Steven Cliff says the aim is to help National Highway Traffic Safety Administration decide what regulations may be necessary to protect drivers, passengers
Continue ReadingBy TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The new head of the government’s road safety agency says he will intensify efforts to understand the risks posed by automated vehicle technology. Steven Cliff says the aim is to help National Highway Traffic Safety Administration decide what regulations may be necessary to protect drivers, passengers
Continue ReadingBy LAURA UNGAR AP Science Writer For New York musician Erica Mancini, COVID-19 made repeat performances. March 2020. Last December. And again this May. “I’m bummed to know that I might forever just get infected,” said the 31-year-old singer, who is vaccinated and boosted. “I don’t want to be getting sick every month or every
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey “True Detective: Night Country” will star Kali Reis with the previously announced casting of Jodie Foster. It will be HBO’s fourth season of the series. Writer-director-showrunner Issa López will spearhead the latest season. The plot will focus on six men that operate the Tsalal Arctic Research Station in Ennis, Alaska, who vanish
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By Stephen Moody Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Community leaders and members of law enforcement are continuing efforts to stop the violence in our area. They spoke to kids Tuesday afternoon at the optimist boys and girls club. And for the organizer of this event, there’s nothing more important.
Continue ReadingGOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… A very fair air flow will deliver us a very pleasant day today. Skies will be sunny and daytime highs will be close to our average of 82 degrees. NW breezes will get a little gusty this afternoon, but then turn light and variable overnight. Skies will stay mostly clear tonight
Continue ReadingYELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A Colorado man who Yellowstone National Park officials say got too close to a bison was thrown by the animal while trying to get himself and a child away from danger. The 34-year-old man from Colorado Springs was walking with his family near Giant Geyser in the Old Faithful
Continue ReadingYELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A Colorado man who Yellowstone National Park officials say got too close to a bison was thrown by the animal while trying to get himself and a child away from danger. The 34-year-old man from Colorado Springs was walking with his family near Giant Geyser in the Old Faithful
Continue ReadingBy JOHN RABY Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, whose heroics under fire over several crucial hours at the Battle of Iwo Jima made him a legend in his native West Virginia, died Wednesday. He was 98. Williams’ foundation announced
Continue ReadingKGMB, KURODA FAMILY, NATIONAL ARCHIVES, CNN By Ariane de Vogue and Tierney Sneed, CNN The US Supreme Court said in a 5-4 ruling Wednesday that state agencies are not immune from private lawsuits under a federal law meant to protect employment rights of returning veterans. The ruling will strengthen work protections for thousands of state-employed
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By Daeshen Smith Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — For those living near downtown, the oak trees are an important part of Mobile history. “The oak tree is part of our heritage that’s for sure,” said Clayton Ryan. “The oak is powerful, strong that’s its symbol and it gives that
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN “Sister Wives” cast member Leon Brown has shared that they are transgender. The child of the reality show’s Kody Brown and his first wife, Meri, posted the news on their verified Instagram account, writing “i remember the first time that i knew i wasn’t a girl.” “I was pretty young
Continue ReadingBy CURT ANDERSON Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida, is reopening talks about the future of the Tropicana Field site where baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays play their home games. Mayor Ken Welch said Wednesday that two previous proposals for the 86-acre downtown location are being scrapped, with a
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