By David Zurawik, CNN The BBC credits Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953 as the “event that did more than any other to make television a mainstream medium.” Fitting, then, that her funeral on Monday marks the end of TV’s dominance that started when she came to the throne. Back then, the lack of TV
Continue ReadingBy Bridget Spencer and Miles Montgomery Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — For several years, nine-year-old Austin Thomason was used to being bullied at school, and let down on his birthday. “No one showed at my party, only family,” he said. But his ninth birthday is one for the books. After
Continue ReadingBy Taylor Johnson Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV, KSMO) — Confidence and celebration was at the center of KC Curly’s natural hair photoshoot on Saturday. “To me it’s about self-worth because as a child if you don’t feel like your hair is nice then you start going deeper and
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — Defenders Cameron Carter-Vickers and Chris Richards will miss the United States’ last two World Cup warmup matches because of injuries. The pair were replaced by Mark McKenzie and Erik Palmer-Brown, who join Walker Zimmerman and Aaron Long as central defenders for exhibitions against Japan on Friday in Düsseldorf, Germany, and Saudi Arabia
Continue ReadingISTANBUL (AP) — A conservative anti-LGBTQ group has marched in Istanbul to demand that LGBTQ associations be shuttered and their activities banned. The event drew several thousand people and was seen as the largest demonstration of its kind in Turkey. Ahead of Sunday’s demonstration, the organizers circulated a video using images from past LGBTQ Prides
Continue ReadingBy Jiani Navarro Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Folks along the Gulf Coast were busy deep cleaning the shorelines for Saturday’s 35th annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup. Close to 600 volunteers coming out to help beautify the city of Fairhope and its shoreline. The cleanup called on people in the
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER At least a dozen of the playoff drivers had some sort of problem with NASCAR’s new Next Gen car Saturday night at Bristol. The spec car that has leveled the playing field was exposed for myriad durability issues that have followed it in its entire debut season. The Ford camp suffered a
Continue ReadingMILWAUKEE (AP) — Anthony Rizzo returned to the New York Yankees lineup for a series finale against Milwaukee, his first game since Aug. 31. Rizzo had been on the injured list because of headaches that occurred following an epidural injection to his lower back. He played first base Sunday and hit second behind Aaron Judge.
Continue ReadingBy Michelle Watson and Zoe Sottile, CNN A boater near Venice, Louisiana, was arrested Friday after allegedly firing a weapon at Coast Guard personnel who responded to a distress call, officials say. The Coast Guard responded to a distress signal from a 40-foot sail boat on Thursday that was “approximately 75 miles south of Southwest
Continue ReadingBy TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer Tennessee defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons practiced regularly against left guard Rodger Saffold since the Titans drafted him in 2019. Now Simmons gets his first chance at Saffold able to go full speed Monday night when the Titans visit Buffalo with Saffold in his first season with the
Continue ReadingBy Artemis Moshtaghian and Devan Cole, CNN Several prominent Democrats on Sunday slammed recent moves by Republican governors to send migrants from the southern border to northern liberal enclaves to protest what they say are inadequate federal efforts on southern border security. “We should not be really treating other cities and municipalities in the manner
Continue ReadingBy Emma Tucker, CNN The relocation of about 50 migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, initiated last week by Florida’s governor, has revived memories of strikingly similar tactics employed by southern segregationists 60 years ago. As news of the relocation spread, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library quickly drew historical parallels to the
Continue ReadingBy Creeson Agecoutay and Michael Lee Click here for updates on this story Sept. 17, 2022 (CTV Network) — More than four decades after Terry Fox inspired the nation, his enduring spirit continues to live on in a new generation. Across Canada, the annual Terry Fox Run, to raise money for cancer research, is returning
Continue ReadingBy Judy Trinh and Michael Lee Click here for updates on this story Sept. 17, 2022 (CTV Network) — The value of the loonie fell to its lowest point in nearly two years this week, adding further pressure on Canadians already squeezed by high inflation and the possibility of a global recession. The Canadian dollar
Continue ReadingBy MATTIAS KARÉN Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Walking off the field at Brentford’s small stadium in west London had a very different feel for Arsenal this time around. A straightforward 3-0 win at the 17,000-seat Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday retained Arsenal’s spot atop the Premier League table and made it six victories in
Continue ReadingBy DIAMOND DESHIELDS For The Associated Press SYDNEY (AP) — Diamond DeShields will be chronicling her journey with USA Basketball as they prep for and play in the FIBA World Cup in Australia. Having spent a few days in Sydney now, DeShields crosses a few items off her bucket list and training continues to get
Continue ReadingBy MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press Some census takers who falsified information during the 2020 count didn’t have their work redone fully, weren’t fired in a timely manner and in some cases even received bonuses, according to the U.S. Commerce Department’s watchdog group. The findings released Friday by the Office of Inspector General raise concerns about
Continue ReadingBy Dave Carlin Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK CITY (WCBS) — An exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art is shining a spotlight on artists with learning and other disabilities. As CBS2’s Dave Carlin reports, their works help them thrive by communicating who they are and how they overcome their challenges
Continue ReadingNEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Saints have scratched top running back Alvin Kamara from the lineup against Tampa Bay because of a rib injury that has bothered him since New Orleans’ Week 1 victory at Atlanta. Kamara is one of the New Orleans’ most productive players as both a runner and receiver. But after practicing
Continue ReadingBy JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Steven Spielberg’s autobiographical coming-of-age drama “The Fabelmans” won the Toronto International Film Festival’s top prize, the People’s Choice Award, solidifying its early status as Academy Awards frontrunner. Toronto’s audience award was announced Sunday as the largest North American film festival wrapped up its 47th edition and first full-scale gathering
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