By Radina Gigova, CNN (CNN) — On June 6, Ukraine suffered an environmental catastrophe. The collapse of the Kakhovka dam in the south of the country sent water thundering downstream, killing more than 100 people according to Ukrainian officials. It wiped out villages, flooded farmland and nature reserves, and swept up pollutants like oil and
Continue ReadingSAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Emanuel Reynoso scored twice after Minnesota United benefited from an own-goal in a 4-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday night. The match was scoreless until Minnesota United (6-7-6) used an own-goal by Portland’s Diego Chara in the 43rd minute to grab the lead. Reynoso followed with an unassisted
Continue ReadingBy Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — US Customs and Border Protection officers in California say they stopped the attempted smuggling of fentanyl pills with an estimated street value of more than $2.5 million. The bust happened at the cargo facility at the Otay Mesa border crossing in San Diego after authorities noticed “anomalies” within
Continue ReadingBy SHANE LANTZ Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Jarred Kelenic hit a tiebreaking single off Tyler Glasnow in the sixth inning, Teoscar Hernández added a two-run double in a three-run seventh and the Seattle Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-3 on Saturday to stop a three-game losing streak. George Kirby (7-7) allowed two runs
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A La Pine landowner was cited Saturday after a firework sparked a wildfire on their property, prompting a warning by the Oregon Department of Forestry of high fire danger and a Red Flag Warning in place for areas of the High Desert.
Continue ReadingNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Randall Leal scored twice in the first half and Joe Willis made it stand up as Nashville SC defeated D.C. United 2-0. Leal took a pass from Hany Mukhtar in the 18th minute and found the net and he followed with an unassisted goal in the 37th minute to put Nashville
Continue ReadingTORONTO (AP) — Anderson Julio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time to rally Real Salt Lake to a 1-0 victory over Toronto FC. The victory extends Real Salt Lake’s club-record unbeaten streak on the road in all competitions to 10. It is the longest unbeaten road run since an 11-match streak by
Continue ReadingFRISCO, Texas (AP) — Bernard Kamungo scored early in the second half, defender Sam Junqua added a late goal and FC Dallas beat Los Angeles FC 2-0. LAFC (9-5-5) entered the match having won four of its last five match-ups with Dallas (8-7-5), including a 2-1 win at home earlier this season. LAFC has won
Continue ReadingCNN By Mariya Knight, Maria Kostenko and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — At least 21,000 Wagner mercenaries have been killed fighting in Ukraine, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrainian leader said the private military company had suffered “enormous losses,” particularly in eastern Ukraine where its “most powerful group” was fighting. “Our troops killed 21,000
Continue ReadingBy Mariya Knight, Maria Kostenko and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — At least 21,000 Wagner mercenaries have been killed fighting in Ukraine, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrainian leader said the private military company had suffered “enormous losses,” particularly in eastern Ukraine where its “most powerful group” was fighting. “Our troops killed 21,000 Wagnerites
Continue ReadingFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Josef Martínez and Nick Lima traded goals early in the second half and Inter Miami and Austin FC played to a 1-1 draw, ending Inter Miami’s club-record seven-match losing streak. Neither team scored until Martínez took passes from Benjamin Cremaschi and Robert Taylor two minutes into the second half and
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN Español) — La Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) anunció este lunes que enviará a Guatemala una nueva misión de observación para la revisión de resultados electorales solicitada por la Corte de Constitucionalidad, informó el organismo en un comunicado. El texto señala, además, que la OEA considera de vital importancia que se respete
Continue ReadingORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Facundo Torres scored a goal in each half to propel Orlando City to a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Fire. Orlando City (8-5-7) has gone unbeaten in six straight matches at home, tying a club record. Orlando City took a 1-0 lead into halftime on a goal by Torres in the
Continue ReadingCINCINNATI (AP) — Dominique Badji scored twice for FC Cincinnati and once for New England as the Supporters’ Shield leaders played the Revolution to a 2-2 draw in a battle between the top two team in the Eastern Conference. Cincinnati (13-2-5) saw a 13-match win streak at home in all competitions come to an end,
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Katie Ledecky will have at least three more chances to add to her women’s record total of 19 world championship gold medals after qualifying in the 1,500-meter freestyle at the U.S. national championships. The seven-time Olympic gold medalist qualified for this month’s meet in all four
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN Español) — Una persona murió este sábado luego de se registrara un accidente que involucró a dos aviones durante una misión de entrenamiento en el Comando Aéreo de Combate No. 2, ubicado en Apiay, en el departamento del Meta, informó en un comunicado la Fuerza Aérea Colombiana. “Producto de este lamentable siniestro
Continue ReadingBy Claudia Dominguez, CNN (CNN) — Atlanta police say “incendiary devices” were found after an overnight fire that burned several motorcycles at the department’s training academy early Saturday morning. Emergency crews responded to a fire on a parking deck at the Atlanta Police Training Academy around 2 a.m. ET and found several motorcycles on fire,
Continue ReadingPARK HILLS, Mo. (AP) — Former New Mexico State basketball coach Greg Heiar has been hired to coach Mineral Area College, a junior college in Missouri, four months after he was fired in the wake of the Aggies’ hazing scandal. Heiar was dismissed from New Mexico State in February following hazing allegations within the team
Continue ReadingBy JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes signed former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jason Zucker to a one-year deal and brought back three popular former players to kick off the free agency period. The rebuilding Coyotes were active on Saturday, adding Zucker, center Nick Bjugstad and forward Alex Galchenyuk, and
Continue ReadingBy WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Corbin Burnes carried a perfect game into the sixth inning, Christian Yelich hit his 10th home run and the Milwaukee Brewers survived a late rally to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-8. Burnes (6-5) retired the first 15 batters he faced before walking Jared Triolo leading off
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