By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP) — Leona Maguire birdied the final hole for her eighth straight round in the 60s and took a one-shot lead over fast-closing Jenny Shin heading into the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol. Maguire, the halfway leader who is looking for her
Continue ReadingBy Hadas Gold, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — In the hushed, ornate St James cathedral in the Armenian Quarter, one of Jerusalem’s most famous photographers Garo Nalbandian is at work, straddling a ladder as he photographs a massive Armenian carpet from above. As his camera flash illuminates the hundreds of hanging lanterns and precious paintings on
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Houston Astros have signed first baseman Jon Singleton to a minor league contract, three days after he was cut loose by the Milwaukee Brewers. He was assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land. The 31-year-old infielder was regarded as one of the top infield prospects while with the Astros organization from 2011-17
Continue ReadingBy DAVID HAMILTON AP Business Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a Ford Motor Co. recall of more than a quarter-million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. after receiving complaints about repairs intended to prevent the vehicles from unexpectedly rolling away even while placed in park. The problem, ascribed
Continue ReadingTORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays put right-hander Adam Cimber on the 15-day injured list because of a right shoulder impingement and recalled right-hander Bowden Francis from Triple-A Buffalo. Cimber is 0-2 with a 7.40 ERA and one save in two chances in 22 games this season. The six-year veteran has also pitched for
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Emilia Clarke was thrilled to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but a near accident involving Samuel L. Jackson almost sent her reeling. “I nearly ran him over,” the “Game of Thrones” star revealed to Yahoo Entertainment in a video interview published on Friday, in reference to a mishap on
Continue ReadingBy RIAZAT BUTT Associated Press MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Pilgrims streamed into Mecca’s Grand Mosque on Saturday to perform their final rituals before heading to Mina in preparation for the Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam and one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. They moved through the white marble courtyards of
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico is imposing a 50% tariff on white corn imports, a move the Mexican president says is intended to boost national production and prevent imports of genetically modified corn. The move Saturday is the latest in a trade dispute over GM corn between Mexico and its North American trade partners, Canada
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — El descarrilamiento de un tren en Montana causó el colapso de un puente sobre el río Yellowstone y envió varios vagones al agua, informaron el sábado funcionarios del condado de Stillwater. El descarrilamiento ocurrió alrededor de las 6 a.m. Varios vagones cisterna resultaron dañados y tienen fugas de “productos
Continue ReadingBy CBS MIAMI TEAM Click here for updates on this story COCONUT GROVE, Florida (WFOR) — Mayra Bradley gave birth not to one, not two, but four babies, marking the first occurrence of quadruplets delivered at Mercy Hospital in 70 years. She described learning this was not an ordinary pregnancy. “The doctor that was doing
Continue ReadingBy MIKE MAX Click here for updates on this story CHASKA, Minnesota (WCCO) — It’s a tough moment for some student-athletes as they take the field for the final time of their high school careers. Friday, they played the annual high school all-star baseball games in Chaska – a tradition for 48 years. The early
Continue ReadingBy KRISTIE KELESHIAN Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A mother whose 6-year-old son was badly injured in an East Harlem moped crash spoke exclusively with CBS2 on Friday after the 14-year-old suspect was arrested. Six-year-old Henry Diaz Marin’s parents are happy their son is out of the hospital and
Continue ReadingBy KRYSTA FAURIA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s a beloved rom-com trope: an irresponsible, irreverent and seemingly irredeemable man falls in love with a woman, setting him on the path to finally get his act together. But in “No Hard Feelings,” which hits theaters Friday, director Gene Stupnitsky sought to subvert those gendered
Continue ReadingBy KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Pushing back the outfield fences in London couldn’t keep Ian Happ in the ballpark. Happ refound his power stroke with a pair of solo home runs, pitcher Justin Steele used the crowd’s energy to zap a rally attempt and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis
Continue ReadingST. PETERSBURG, Fla, (AP) — The next start of Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan wa pushed back a couple days after leaving a game against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning due to mid-back tightness. McClanahan leads the majors with 11 wins and started Saturday with the a 2.23 ERA, the big
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — The Texas Rangers placed reliever José Leclerc on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a sprained right ankle, a day after the right-hander was hurt during batting practice. Leclerc is 0-1 with one save and a 3.42 ERA in 24 appearances this season. LeClerc has a 5.40 ERA in his last
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Secretary of State Antony Blinken; former Rep. Will Hurd of Texas, a Republican presidential candidate; Gov. Roy Cooper, D-N.C. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Blinken; Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb.; Michael McFaul, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia. __ CBS’ “Face the Nation” —
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — The legendary Tina Turner will receive a posthumous tribute this weekend as part of the 2023 BET Awards. Patti LaBelle is set to honor the late icon with a performance during the awards show that will capture “the essence of Turner’s unparalleled legacy,” according to a release from BET.
Continue ReadingBy LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two days after the New York Yankees said Aaron Judge possibly could start baseball activities this weekend, the slugger said he has a torn ligament in his right big toe and is not quite ready. Judge was hurt June 3 when he crashed into the right-field
Continue ReadingGAIBA, Italy (AP) — Ashlyn Krueger has won the showdown of American teenagers at the Veneto Open to set up a final against top-seeded Tatjana Maria. The 19-year-old Krueger rallied to beat 18-year-old Robin Montgomery 6-7, 6-4, 6-2. Krueger and Montgomery won the girls’ doubles together at the U.S. Open in 2021. The 35-year-old Maria
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