By TODD RICHMOND and KATHLEEN FOODY Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson says he’s stepping down as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Chicago-based civil rights group he founded more than 50 years ago. The 81-year-old Jackson, who has battled health problems in recent years, announced his resignation during a quiet
Continue ReadingARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians placed right-hander Shane Bieber on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with forearm irritation. Manager Terry Francona said Bieber’s scheduled Saturday visit to see Keith Meister, the Texas Rangers orthopedist who sees athletes from across the country, was pushed back to Sunday. Francona said by backdating the beginning
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer Lionel Messi has finalized his deal to join Major League Soccer. And after years of planning and pursuing, Inter Miami has landed a global icon. Messi’s contract is now official, about five weeks after he declared that he would be coming to Inter Miami. The team will introduce him
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer Lionel Messi has finalized his deal to join Major League Soccer. And after years of planning and pursuing, Inter Miami has landed a global icon. Messi’s contract is now official, about five weeks after he declared that he would be coming to Inter Miami. The team will introduce him
Continue ReadingANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An erupting volcano in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands sent up a cloud of ash Friday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an inflight warning to pilots. The Alaska Volcano Observatory says the Shishaldin Volcano began erupting July 11. A U.S. Coast Guard overflight confirmed lava erupted the same day within the
Continue ReadingAKRON, Ohio (AP) — Steve Stricker shot a 5-under 65 on Saturday for a share of the lead with Harrison Frazar in the Kaulig Companies Championship, the fourth of the PGA Tour Champions’ five major tournaments. Frazar had a 70 to match Stricker at 7-under 203 at Firestone, with the third-round tee times moved up
Continue ReadingBy DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell turned the fastest qualifying lap of 124.781 mph at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and will lead the field to green for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup race. JGR swept the front row in Saturday’s qualifying session with Bell joined by teammate
Continue ReadingBy STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis are dominating the fight for campaign cash in the Republican presidential contest. That’s according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission on Saturday. Some White House contenders appear to be struggling, like former Vice President Mike Pence. But still others
Continue ReadingARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have placed right-hander Josh Sborz on the 15-day injured list with right biceps tendinitis. Sborz is 4-4 with a 4.54 ERA in 29 relief appearances this season. He pitched last Sunday at Washington in the Rangers’ final game before the All-Star break. Sborz allowed three runs, including two
Continue ReadingBy WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A mural celebrating Latin pride is now on display in Asheville. The piece, titled “You Are Latin Pride,” is on Hilliard Avenue and depicts the diversity of the Latino community in Asheville. Lead artist Leslie Reynalte said she started planning
Continue ReadingBy Lucas Sellem Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — A man died in the hospital early Friday morning after being tased twice while trying to flee from police. On Thursday around 8:45 p.m., St. Louis Metropolitan Police were requested to respond to a violent CIT offender in the 3700
Continue ReadingBy ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — A dangerous heat wave threatened a wide swath of the Southwest with potentially deadly temperatures in the triple digits on Saturday as some cooling centers extended their hours and emergency rooms prepared to treat more people with heat-related illnesses. “Near record temperatures are expected this weekend!” the
Continue ReadingBy ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — A dangerous heat wave threatened a wide swath of the Southwest with potentially deadly temperatures in the triple digits on Saturday as some cooling centers extended their hours and emergency rooms prepared to treat more people with heat-related illnesses. “Near record temperatures are expected this weekend!” the
Continue ReadingBy Stacey Cameron Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — On shelves all over her Antioch home, Evelyn Ridley has pictures of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, which are on proud display. Sprinkled in between the photographs, are Mother’s Day cards given to her this past May. At 69 years
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Tesla says its first production Cybertruck electric pickup has rolled off the assembly line, nearly two years behind the original schedule. The company tweeted a photo on Saturday showing scores of workers in helmets and yellow vests surrounding the truck. “First Cybertruck built at Giga Texas!” Tesla tweeted, including a cowboy
Continue ReadingBy Meg McLeod, Kyle Gillett Click here for updates on this story LEXINGTON, Michigan (WNEM) — After severe storms swept through mid-Michigan Friday afternoon, there are multiple reports of likely tornado damage in Sanilac County. So far, Lexington has three reports of damage from a possible tornado while Lexington, Carsonville, and Applegate each have a
Continue ReadingBy Eliza Kruczynski, Olivia Schueller Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Connecticut (WFSB) — Cleanup is underway at beaches by the shoreline. Flood waters upstream took out many docks and trees along with it. They have landed on some popular beaches. Town beaches are closed Friday in Madison. Crews have been working all
Continue ReadingBy Jeffrey Lindblom Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND Oregon (KPTV) — Several southeast Portland businesses are fed up with continuous graffiti on their walls. After about a dozen people came by early in the morning on Wednesday and sprayed what appeared to be random symbols and markings on their building, they’re saying
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Ons Jabeur says her defeat in the Wimbledon final was the most painful loss of her career. Jabeur came up short against Marketa Vondrousova. The score was 6-4, 6-4. It was Jabeur’s third loss in three career Grand Slam finals. One of the others also
Continue ReadingBy Betsy Webster Click here for updates on this story PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kansas (KCTV) — On Friday night, the mayor of Prairie Village, Kansas, declared a citywide emergency. Tree limbs blocked roads. Power was out in much of the city and surrounding area. Many traffic lights were out. Power outages were widespread. Police and fire
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