By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer For all the things the Thompson Twins share — middle name, appetite for burgers, dynamic basketball skill sets — matching suits on draft night won’t be one of them. Amen and Ausar Thompson are dressing for success in their own unique style as they prepare to go in their
Continue ReadingBy Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — YouTube said on Monday that it had removed a video of presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. being interviewed by podcast host Jordan Peterson for violating its policy prohibiting vaccine misinformation. A YouTube spokesperson told CNN that the platform removed the video from Peterson’s channel because it
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A bald eagle couple appears to have taken in a baby red-tailed hawk as part of their family. A photographer was able to capture the moment the eagle first brought the eyas back to its nest, many believed as prey for their
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN Español) — El Ministerio Público de Honduras dijo que se elevó a 46 la cifra de muertas —todas mujeres— en la revuelta y un incendio ocurridos este martes en el Penitenciaría Nacional Femenina de Adaptación Social (PNFAS). En un tuit, el organismo agregó que las primeras autopsias y entregas a familiares se
Continue ReadingTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A school superintendent has reached a settlement with Florida’s education department after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized him for infusing “politically charged statements” and “personal views” into his administration. Leon County Schools Superintendent Rocky Hanna violated the governor’s 2021 school mask ban to prevent coronavirus infections. He will receive a reprimand
Continue ReadingMIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi is expected to make his Major League Soccer debut with Inter Miami at a July 21 home game, the team confirmed Tuesday. Owner Jorge Mas told selected outlets on Monday that his club and Messi have agreed to terms and are finalizing paperwork and a visa. The team confirmed certain
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story COHASSET, Massachusetts (WBZ) — People in Cohasset and Hull have been told to be on alert after a bear was spotted on the south shore. One Cohasset family on Jerusalem Road had a memorable encounter when their dog, Lars, got into a standoff with the
Continue ReadingBy PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ power grid operator asked residents Tuesday to voluntarily cut back on electricity due to anticipated record demand on the system as a heat wave kept large swaths of the state and southern U.S. in triple-digit temperatures. On the last day of spring, the sweltering
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Aaron Taylor-Johnson is one of Spider-Man’s villains in a new trailer for the upcoming film, “Kraven the Hunter.” Johnson, who previously played Quicksilver in the 2015 Marvel film “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” plays Kraven/Sergei Kravinoff. The film is directed by J. C. Chandor and was written by Art Marcum,
Continue ReadingBy TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A former security guard told jurors that a Florida sheriffs deputy’s face went “blank” as shots rang out during a 2018 school massacre. Kelvin Greenleaf testified Tuesday at the trial of former Broward County Deputy Scot Peterson, who’s charged with failing to confront the shooter
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A woman is currently being investigated by Boston Police for falsely enrolling as a student at three separate Boston Public schools this past year. The woman, whose name has not been publicized yet, has been discharged and is being ordered to
Continue ReadingBy JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press LE BOURGET, France (AP) — The Canadian manufacturer of a new workhorse firefighting plane that is badly needed in Europe — and elsewhere — to combat worsening wildfires fueled by climate change says it’s running “a little bit” behind in its delivery plans. De Havilland Canada says that the first
Continue ReadingBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A 70-year-old man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a North Dakota student in 2003 has been moved from death row to a Florida prison. Federal Bureau of Prison records show Alfonso Rodriguez was transferred from death row in Indiana to a high-security prison. He was sentenced to death in 2007
Continue ReadingBy Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The captain of Sensation, the fishing boat that lost out on over $3 million in earnings when tournament officials disqualified its 619.4-pound blue marlin due to “mutilation,” told CNN on Tuesday he believes they won the tournament fair and square. “We worked hard, we felt like what we did
Continue ReadingBILL DANCE OUTDOORS, TNN, THE BIG ROCK BLUE MARLIN TOURNAMENT, SPORTS REPORT+, TMX, “JAWS”, UNIVERSAL PICTURES, IGFA, WASHINGTONPOST.COM, THE BIG ROCK BLUE MARLIN TOURNAMENT, FACEBOOK, CNN By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The captain of Sensation, the fishing boat that lost out on over $3 million in earnings when tournament officials disqualified its 619.4-pound blue
Continue ReadingCNN By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The president of the Big Rock Blue Marlin tournament on Wednesday defended its controversial decision to disqualify a 619.4-pound blue marlin that would have earned the fishermen about $3.5 million, saying the rules on “mutilation” are there for a reason. “This rule is there to protect the fish
Continue ReadingBy Casey Gannon (CNN) — Kellye SoRelle, the woman who claimed to be general counsel for the right-wing Oath Keepers militia, will be held in federal custody for mental health treatment after a judge ruled Tuesday that she was incompetent to stand trial. SoRelle is facing several charges related to the January 6, 2021, attack
Continue ReadingBy BABA AHMED Associated Press BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Malian authorities say they intend to prosecute those behind a U.N. report that accused the military of human rights abuses. The nation’s public prosecutor Ladji Sara made the announcement, calling the people involved in the May report as “accomplices in the crimes of espionage.” The report
Continue ReadingBy JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer New England Patriots defensive back Jack Jones pleaded not guilty to nine counts of weapons violations in connection with his arrest at a Logan Airport security checkpoint with two loaded guns in his carry-on bag. Jones was released on a $30,000 cash bail pending an Aug. 18 probable cause
Continue ReadingBy Doug Myers , Andrew Lamparski Click here for updates on this story TEMPLE, Texas (KXXV) — A 6-year-old Valley Mills boy who was holding hands with his father when struck by lightning has died, a post said Friday. “Grayson went to be with our Lord and his father at 5:05am today. Please pray for
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