YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire threatening the largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park more than doubled in size in a day, and firefighters were working in difficult terrain Sunday to protect the iconic trees and a small mountain town as the U.S. weathers another very active year for fires.
Continue ReadingBy Samiar Nefzi Click here for updates on this story HENDERSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — A Henderson County family is lucky to be alive after a tree fell and crashed their three vehicles. Friday night, July 8 along Tierra Trail Road, the tree toppled over and onto the Harrelson’s three vehicles sitting in their
Continue ReadingBy John Harbin Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Asheville Police are investigating the city’s ninth homicide. Police say at about 2:20 a.m. Sunday morning, officers were patrolling downtown when they heard gunshots. After searching the area of Spruce Street, just north of College Street, police say they saw
Continue ReadingBy DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Potential successors to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson are rushing to differentiate themselves from an increasingly crowded field. The governing Conservative Party was expected to set a tight timetable for the leadership election, with a new leader expected by the end of the summer. Candidates released slick
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic waited. He waited for Nick Kyrgios to lose focus and lose his way. Waited to find the proper read on his foe’s big serves. Waited until his own level rose to the occasion. Djokovic is not bothered by a deficit — in a
Continue ReadingCHÂTEL LES PORTES DU SOLEIL, France (AP) — A stunning solo attack by Bob Jungels saw him claim his first Tour de France stage victory on the first Alpine finish of this year’s race. Two-time defending champion Tadej Pogačar kept hold of the leader’s yellow jersey after the ninth stage on Sunday. The 29-year-old Jungels
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Sennet, Miles Montgomery Click here for updates on this story DECATUR, Georgia (WGCL) — DeKalb County Police are investigating after they say a woman was shot inside her Decatur apartment Saturday evening. Officers responded to a person shot call at the Forest at Columbia Apartments, located on the 2500 block of Columbia Drive,
Continue ReadingBy KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — A large crowd of angry Chinese bank depositors faced off with police Sunday, some roughed up as they were taken away, in a case that has drawn attention because of earlier attempts to use a COVID-19 tracking app to prevent them from mobilizing. Hundreds of people held
Continue ReadingBy KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — A large crowd of angry Chinese bank depositors faced off with police Sunday, some roughed up as they were taken away, in a case that has drawn attention because of earlier attempts to use a COVID-19 tracking app to prevent them from mobilizing. Hundreds of people held
Continue ReadingBy Olivia Kalentek Click here for updates on this story FAIRFIELD, Connecticut (WFSB) — One juvenile is dead following a shooting at a banquet hall in Fairfield on Saturday. Police say they received several 911 calls around 10:30 pm reporting shots were fired at a banquet hall next to Calvin United Church. The first officers
Continue ReadingLISBON, Portugal (AP) — More than 3,000 firefighters and 30 aircraft are battling wildfires in Portugal that authorities say have injured 29 people. Authorities say 12 firefighters and 17 civilians required medical assistance to treat minor injuries caused by the blazes. Portugal’s Civil Protection Agency says the firefighters were combating active fires on Sunday. Portugal’s
Continue ReadingBy KPTV Staff Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A man was threatened because of his Asian descent and the suspect was arrested for a bias crime after a road rage incident in south Portland on Friday, according to the Portland Police Bureau. PPB said just after 1:30 p.m. Friday,
Continue ReadingBy Frank Pallotta, CNN Business The God of Thunder still has some pop. “Thor: Love and Thunder,” the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, made an estimated $143 million domestically for its opening this weekend, according to Disney. That number is on par with industry expectations, which had the film making around $150 million
Continue ReadingBy Lee Peck Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Neighbors rushed to help after a huge house goes up in flames on Dog River. It happened around 4 p.m. Saturday on Riverside Drive at Grove Court. Neighbors recall the flames taking over fast and tell FOX 10 News Mobile Fire-Rescue
Continue ReadingBy Jenna Wells Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A one-man show is coming to Milwaukee on July 14 for a limited run. Marquette alumnus and Tony Award winning actor, Anthony Crivello, stars as the legendary Marquette basketball coach and broadcaster, Al McGuire, in the play McGuire by Dick Enberg. CBS
Continue ReadingBy LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Four movies in, Thor is still bringing the hammer down at the box office. “ Thor: Love and Thunder ” earned $143 million in its opening weekend in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. It’s a franchise best for the God of Thunder and another success story of
Continue ReadingBy LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Four movies in, Thor is still bringing the hammer down at the box office. “ Thor: Love and Thunder ” earned $143 million in its opening weekend in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. It’s a franchise best for the God of Thunder and another success story of
Continue ReadingBy Jenna Wells Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Another Summerfest has come and gone. It was a special year for the festival, making a full comeback for the first time since the pandemic began, with some format changes. While we won’t get official attendance numbers for a few days, attendees
Continue ReadingBy GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — A group of top soccer clubs face Champions League organizer UEFA in court Monday for a legal match in Luxembourg. The case risks the biggest upheaval in European soccer for more than 25 years. The Super League project quickly failed at launch last year. The company
Continue ReadingCNN By Sara Murray, CNN Steve Bannon — who defied a congressional subpoena and is set to go to trial on criminal contempt charges — told the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection on Saturday that he is now willing to testify, ideally at a public hearing, according to a letter obtained
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