Darlington Raceway president Kerry Tharp retiring at end of season
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Darlington Raceway president Kerry Tharp says he’s retiring after nearly two decades…
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DJ Khaled isn’t letting his surfing accident slow him down
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — DJ Khaled refuses to let pain stop his golfing. The uber-producer, who takes every opportunity he can to…
Continue ReadingTruancy soars among vulnerable families: Juvenile Court sees fivefold increase in cases
By JOHNETTE MAGNER Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Truancy rates across the United…
Continue ReadingTwo-time Oscar-winning actress Glenda Jackson dies at age 87
By Catherine Nicholls and Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Tributes have been paid to two-time Oscar-winning actor and former UK politician Glenda…
Continue ReadingGordon McQueen, former Manchester United and Leeds player, dies at 70
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Former Manchester United defender Gordon McQueen has died. He was 70. McQueen’s death…
Continue Reading2 Americans found dead in hotel room in Mexican resort town, US official says
By Karol Suarez, Mia Alberti, David Williams and Caroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Two American citizens were found dead Tuesday in a hotel room in…
Continue ReadingDeliberations begin in Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooting trial
By Sabrina Souza and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — A federal jury began deliberating Thursday in the trial of the man accused of killing 11…
Continue ReadingNumber of Americans filing for jobless claims is elevated for second straight week
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits remained elevated last week, a possible sign that the…
Continue ReadingPalau leader stresses need for US help to deter China’s assertive move in the Pacific
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The leader of the Pacific island nation of Palau says it needs U.S. help to deter China’s…
Continue ReadingLatest data shows nearly half of all Louisiana children are truant from school
By JOHNETTE MAGNER Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Louisiana has a truancy problem…
Continue ReadingEU nature restoration law narrowly survives attack by conservative lawmakers
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press The European Union’s ambition to lead the way on ecological issues has avoided a major setback. The…
Continue ReadingRetail sales rose 0.3% in May despite pressure from higher inflation and interest rates
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Americans increased their spending at retailers last month despite pressure from…
Continue ReadingMan found not guilty of stalking; judge advises ‘be vigilant,’ woman who filed charge says
By Kimberly King Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The criminal charge of…
Continue ReadingMicroplastics can stick in human airways, new study finds
By Hayatullah Amanat, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — A new…
Continue ReadingToronto, Vancouver top list of most expensive Canadian cities: new survey
By Hayatullah Amanat, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — For a…
Continue ReadingUS retail sales rose in May
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Spending at US retailers rose last month, in a sign that consumers are still fueling the economy.…
Continue ReadingAmerican arrested for pushing 2 US tourists into ravine at German castle, leaving one woman dead
By GEIR MOULSON and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — An American man has been arrested over the death of one U.S. tourist and an…
Continue ReadingLifelong friends create platform to teach financial literacy in the Black community
By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — Rashal Bilal and Troy Millings sat on a blue leather couch in a swanky tapas lounge in Atlanta’s…
Continue ReadingUkrainians were ‘ready to eliminate’ Russian soldier before dramatic surrender, commander says
CNN By Mitchell McCluskey, Sarah Dean and Olga Voitovych, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian forces spared the life of a Russian soldier when he surrendered…
Continue ReadingSpain sets out migration, industry as priorities for EU presidency
By JENNIFER O’MAHONY Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez believes the European Union will finalize a…
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