By Lauren del Valle, CNN Donald Trump’s legal team will not put on a defense case in a civil battery and defamation trial brought against the former president, his attorney said Wednesday. Trump’s lawyer Joe Tacopina confirmed outside the presence of the jury that his legal team will not call a previously proposed expert witness
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — The X Games are coming home to Southern California for an eight-day tour of the Pacific coast. The action sports competition will host events in San Diego, Los Angeles and Ventura from July 16-23. The full slate of X Games sports will include skateboarding, BMX
Continue ReadingBy DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Eric Haase homered in both games of a doubleheader, driving in six runs, and the Detroit Tigers tagged Max Scherzer in his return from a suspension to sweep the New York Mets with an 8-1 victory. Haase had five RBIs in the first game, including a go-ahead
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Jamie Foxx is speaking out for the first time since his daughter Corinne Foxx released a statement last month that the actor was hospitalized due to an undisclosed “medical complication.” “Appreciate all the love,” Foxx posted on his verified Instagram feed on Wednesday, adding that he is “feeling blessed.” Celebrities such
Continue ReadingBy JIM HEINTZ Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — As Russian officials tell it, two Ukrainian drones flew into the very heart of Moscow under the cover of darkness, reaching the Kremlin before they were shot down at the last minute. A cloud of questions hangs over the claim. Why did the Kremlin announcement come
Continue ReadingBy Michelle Watson, CNN A man has been charged with aiding and abetting extortion threats and conspiracy after he placed fireworks disguised as a bomb on the campus of Harvard University, according to a federal criminal complaint. William Giordani told authorities he had responded to an April 11 Craigslist ad from the parent of a
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By ANDREW SELSKY and CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Republican state senators in Oregon didn’t show up to work on Wednesday, denying the Democrats who control the chamber a quorum and casting doubt on planned votes later this week on legislation pertaining to gun safety, abortion rights and gender-affirming health care. The
Continue ReadingBy Jeanne Sahadi, CNN After the Federal Reserve hiked its key interest rate on Wednesday for the 10th consecutive time, those seeking a mortgage or looking to refinance their home are going to wonder just how much more they will end up paying for it. Good question. The 30-year fixed rate mortgage has run north
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Prepare to be transported back to the desert planet of Arrakis in the new “Dune: Part Two” trailer, where Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and Chani (Zendaya) are together at last. The first official look at the long-awaited second installment of the sweeping sci-fi film series based on Frank Herbert’s iconic 1965
Continue ReadingJANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) — A former University of Wisconsin football wide receiver was sentenced Wednesday to two consecutive life sentences for the 2020 killings of two women, although his sentence gives him a chance to eventually seek early release. A jury convicted Marcus Randle El in January of two counts of first degree homicide and
Continue ReadingJANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) — A former University of Wisconsin football wide receiver was sentenced Wednesday to two consecutive life sentences for the 2020 killings of two women, although his sentence gives him a chance to eventually seek early release. A jury convicted Marcus Randle El in January of two counts of first degree homicide and
Continue ReadingBy Eric Levenson, CNN Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced plans Tuesday to call a special legislative session this month to pass a new drug possession law that, if not passed, could lead to the legalization of all drug possession in the state. “My office and I have been meeting with legislators from all four caucuses
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Three of Europe’s Ryder Cup stalwarts are no longer members of the European tour. Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia and Ian Poulter are among four players who resigned rather than pay fines for playing LIV Golf. The decision Wednesday stems from a Sports Resolution ruling last month that found the
Continue ReadingBy JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan House has further advanced legislation that would outlaw companies from retaliating against employees for receiving abortions following its passage in the state Senate in March. It would amend the state’s Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights act to prohibit employers from treating a worker differently for terminating
Continue ReadingBRAMPTON, Ontario (AP) — Police in Canada have arrested a man for allegedly selling a lethal substance to people at risk of self-harm and charged him with counseling suicide in the deaths of two Canadians.. Peel Regional Police say the charges were lodged late Tuesday against 57-year-old Kenneth Law after an investigation into two recent
Continue ReadingBy ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Relatives of Americans detained abroad have gathered outside the White House to urge the Biden administration to do more to bring their loved ones home. They said they wanted more direct access to President Joe Biden to be able to better make their case. The meeting Wednesday
Continue ReadingBy MARK PRATT Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts man who spent 32 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of setting a fire that killed eight people will receive $13 million from the city where he was arrested. Victor Rosario, 65, said Wednesday he has forgiven those who put him behind bars.
Continue ReadingNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Veteran defenseman Mark Borowiecki decided to retire from hockey after playing more than 450 games over parts of 12 NHL seasons. Borowiecki announced his decision in an Instagram post more than six months since his last professional game. He was stretchered off the ice after an awkward hit into the boards
Continue ReadingBy Morgan Mobley Click here for updates on this story LAWRENCE, Kansas (KCTV) — Piper Carter, a 19-year-old University of Kansas student, was found dead in her sorority house Saturday morning. The shocking discovery is sending ripples of grief from Lawrence to her hometown of Overland Park. Her former soccer coach from Blue Valley West
Continue ReadingMUNICH (AP) — The NFL says its inaugural regular-season game in Germany created an economic impact of 70.2 million euros ($77.6 million) for host city Munich. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-16 last November at a sold out Allianz Arena and this coming season two regular-season games will be held in Germany.
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