STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Yannik Paul of Germany and Niklas Norgaard of Denmark set the pace with 7-under 65s in the first round of the Scandinavian Mixed event as women and men played on the same course for one prize fund and trophy. The leading female player was Trichat Cheenglab of Thailand. She was in
Continue ReadingTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Veteran receiver Demarcus Robinson is joining the Los Angeles Rams. Robinson spent last season with the Ravens, becoming Baltimore’s second-leading receiver with 48 catches for 458 yards and two touchdowns. He spent the first six seasons of his NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs. Los Angeles’ passing game struggled
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Join us for the Big Butte Challenge, where families, friends, and individuals come together to explore eight butte-iful buttes & breweries across Central Oregon, between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Their reward? Custom Big Butte Merch, swag bags, and a free pint at each butte-sponsored brewery. Once registered, participants receive
Continue ReadingBy Mythili Gubbi Click here for updates on this story TOOELE, Utah (KSTU) — Rebecca and Bryton Sweat were passing by Settlement Canyon Reservoir when they helped rescue a girl drowning on Saturday. She is now in stable condition. “It was a life or death situation,” said Rebecca. “With that training, I believe that that’s
Continue ReadingBy Chris Arnold Click here for updates on this story PROVO, Utah (KSTU) — Crews in Utah County detonated debris that formed an ice bridge over the Provo River at Bridal Veil Falls on Wednesday. This comes after an avalanche took place in the area back in January. “Our explosive ordinance guys came up here
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Pope Francis, the current pope and first non-European pontiff of the modern era. Personal Birth date: December 17, 1936 Birth place: Buenos Aires, Argentina Birth name: Jorge Mario Bergoglio Father: Mario Bergoglio Mother: Regina (Sivori) Bergoglio Religion: Roman Catholic Other Facts The
Continue ReadingBy John Franchi Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY (KSTU) — A grandmother of six is hoping to inspire others to focus on their health and fitness. “Fitness is so key,” Jennifer Nielson said. “You’ve got to stay strong as a grandma.” To stay strong, Nielson spends 45 minutes per day
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former heavyweight world boxing champion Mike Tyson. Personal Birth date: June 30, 1966 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Michael Gerard Tyson Father: Jimmy Kirkpatrick Mother: Lorna Smith Tyson Marriages: Lakiha (Spicer) Tyson (June 6, 2009-present); Monica (Turner) Tyson (April 19, 1997-January
Continue ReadingWILLIAMS, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities are trying to determine the cause of a freight train derailment in northern Arizona that heavily damaged 23 cars and a load of new vehicles. Coconino County Emergency Management officials said the derailment occurred around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday east of Williams, which is 33 miles (53 kilometers) west of Flagstaff.
Continue ReadingBy STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have given rookie quarterback Bryce Young the first-team reps in practice this week, a move that coach Frank Reich said is the next step in his progression. Reich anticipates Young will continue to get first-team reps “for now” as the Panthers head
Continue ReadingBy Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Travis Rudolph, a former wide receiver for Florida State University who played in the NFL, was found not guilty of murder and other charges by a Palm Beach County jury on Wednesday, court records show. Rudolph had faced one count of first-degree premeditated murder and three counts of attempted
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Iraq’s former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki. Personal Birth date: July 1, 1950 Birth place: Hindiya, Iraq (some sources say Hilla) Birth name: Nuri Kamil al-Maliki Marriage: Married Children: Four daughters and a son Education: Usul al-Din College, B.A., Islamic Studies, 1973; Salahaddin University,
Continue ReadingCAIRO (AP) — Russian and Egyptian authorities say that a man has died after being mauled by a shark off one of Egypt’s Red Sea resorts. Egypt’s Environment Ministry says the man died after being attacked by a tiger shark in the waters near the coastal city of Hurghada. The Russian Consulate in Hurghada identified
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Moore Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas Women police officers are struttin’ down the catwalk Wednesday night at Resorts World in a fashion show fundraiser for the LVMPD Foundation. The Women of Metro Capsule Collection includes quarter-zips, leggings, T-shirts, and tank tops featuring the Women of
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Ebola, a virus with a high fatality rate that was first identified in Africa in 1976. Facts Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a disease caused by one of five different Ebola viruses. Four of the strains can cause severe illness in humans and animals. The fifth, Reston
Continue ReadingBy Alyssa Bethencourt Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — An elderly Asian man is living in fear after he says he was attacked physically and verbally by his neighbor. According to police records, the incident happened on May 30th. With tears in his eyes, 75-year-old Amadeo Quindara told Channel 13
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Jack Draper will miss Wimbledon because of a shoulder injury that forced him out of the French Open. The 21-year-old British player says he needs time to recover from his latest injury setback. At Roland Garros last Monday, Draper retired from his first-round match against Tomas Martin Etcheverry while trailing by a
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Las delegaciones del Gobierno de la República de Colombia y del Ejército de Liberación Nacional solicitaron “un día más” al presidente Gustavo Petro y el comandante de la guerrilla, Antonio García, para realizar el evento de clausura del tercer ciclo del diálogo de paz, “con el fin de ultimar
Continue ReadingBy JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — It’s a weekday morning and Anna Sorokin is on house arrest in a New York apartment building that has been condemned as imminently perilous to life. So she’s attempting to capture outside attention and relieving her boredom in the most quotidian way: starting a podcast. “So
Continue Readingby LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s prime minister has complained of bias against his country from the United States and the European Union and tolerance of what he calls Serbia’s authoritarian regime. Prime Minister Albin Kurti says “behaving well with an autocrat doesn’t make him behave better. On the contrary.” The
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