U.S. men’s rugby punches ticket to quarterfinals
The U.S. men advance to the quarterfinals after beating Uruguay 33-17.
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Man charged with murder in fatal shooting of Detroit-area police officer, prosecutor says
MELVINDALE, Mich. (AP) — A 44-year-old man has been charged with murder in the death of a Detroit-area police officer who was shot while responding to a call about a suspicious person near a car wash. The Wayne County prosecutor’s office says Michael Lopez was expected to be arraigned Thursday. Lopez faces other charges that
Continue ReadingMan arrested for allegedly starting Park Fire in California as Oregon battles massive blaze
KHSL, CNN By Dalia Faheid, Robert Shackelford, Lauren Mascarenhas and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — The largest active wildfire in the United States has scorched almost 270,000 acres in eastern Oregon, as nearly 80 large active wildfires are burning in the US, including a California blaze that exploded in size overnight. Here’s the latest: •
Continue Reading‘You’re playing for something bigger than yourself’: Andy Murray withdraws from singles, looks to doubles in Olympics
By Amy Woodyatt, Christiane Amanpour, Alicia Lloyd and Ben Kirby, CNN (CNN) — This year’s Olympics in Paris will be Andy Murray’s fifth – and final – appearance at the Games. Now, the competition will look a little different for Murray – the only man in history to win two Olympic singles gold medals –
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Out-of-school suspensions can do more harm than good, data shows
Study.com used National Center for Education Statistics data and other sources to examine the racial disparities of out-of-school suspensions.
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Best golf course in every state, according to golfers
PrimePutt compiled the best golf course in every state using data from Tripadvisor as of April 2024.
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New study reveals 5 health topics that unite Republicans, Democrats, and Independents
Hims surveyed more than 5,000 individuals to determine the five health topics that connect Americans across party lines.
Continue ReadingFact check: Trump made at least 10 false claims about Kamala Harris in a single rally speech
By Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump made at least 10 false claims about Vice President Kamala Harris in his first campaign rally since she became the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. Trump, speaking in North Carolina, attacked Harris at length with a flurry of assertions about her personal and political past,
Continue ReadingGunman shot at North Carolina tree trimming crew; multiple injured
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story YANCEY COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Law enforcement confirmed four people were injured after a gunman opened fire on a tree-trimming crew in North Carolina in the Murphytown area of Yancey County. One worker was shot twice and two others each sustained an individual gunshot
Continue ReadingIndiana man competent for trial in police officer’s killing
ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana judge says a man accused of killing a police officer during a traffic stop can stand trial. One of the three doctors who evaluated Carl Roy Webb Boards II said he’s “not just competent, he is very competent.” Boards faces the death penalty if convicted of killing Elwood police
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Kevin Durant’s status still up in the air: ‘Each day has been getting better’
With Team USA’s Olympic opener rapidly approaching, Durant’s availability remains up in the air as he recovers from a calf injury suffered back in June.
Continue Reading‘Queer Eye’ star Tan France thinks our approach to paid leave needs a makeover
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — Less than one week after Tan France’s son Ismail was born seven and a half weeks before his due date, weighing just 3.4 pounds, the “Queer Eye” star was back at work. “Nothing can prepare you mentally for that,” he told CNN in a recent interview. “I remember, very
Continue ReadingCrime boss Michael Miske must forfeit up to $28M in assets
By Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Convicted crime boss Michael Miske must forfeit up to $28 million worth of assets. Assets that the federal government will seize include homes in Portlock and Kailua, fishing boats and luxury and vintage cars, as well as millions of dollars in cash.
Continue ReadingArgentine President Milei travels to France to meet Macron after outcry over racist soccer chants
Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine President Javier Milei has arrived in Paris, where he is expected to meet French President Emmanuel Macron after tensions escalated between their countries over the Argentine soccer team’s derogatory post-match chants about French players. A short clip captured during Argentina’s Copa America victory celebrations this month shows
Continue ReadingCuál es el orden de los países para desfilar en la inauguración de los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — La ceremonia de inauguración de los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024 tendrá varias primicias. La que probablemente llama más la atención es que por primera vez el Desfile de Naciones no se realizará en un estadio, sino sobre las aguas del río Sena. Las delegaciones olímpicas de cada país recorrerán
Continue ReadingRealtor claims he was harassed out of plan to house Maui fire survivors, residents respond
By ‘A’ali’i Dukelow Click here for updates on this story KAHANA, Hawai’i (KITV) — A reported confrontation between several men at a beach in Kahana likely ended a plan to house Lahaina fire survivors, according to realtor Gary Mooers. If Mooers’ client bought an empty property in the area, he said the potential buyer considered
Continue ReadingWealth of global top 1% grew by $42 trillion over past decade: Oxfam
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The last decade has been very lucrative for the world’s super-rich residents, fueling the drive by some advocates to tax them more. The top 1% has seen its wealth soar by $42 trillion over the past decade, according to a new analysis by Oxfam International, which is being released
Continue ReadingForced to emigrate, Venezuelans living abroad hope for change — and to eventually return home
Associated Press The prolonged economic and political instability in Venezuela has forced millions of Venezuelans to leave over the past decade, quashing many of their dreams and leaving many wondering if they’ll ever return to what was once South America’s most prosperous country. The refugee agency UNHCR estimates that more than 7.7 million Venezuelans have
Continue Reading¿Quiénes son Flor Denis Ruiz y Kevin Quintero, abanderados de Colombia en los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024?
urielblanco (CNN Español) — Colombia tiene 90 plazas para los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024, que inician oficialmente el viernes 26 de julio con la ceremonia de apertura. De esos 90 deportistas (que en realidad son 89 por la lesión Éider Arévalo), dos serán los encargados de cargar con la bandera colombiana en la ceremonia
Continue ReadingAthens signs deal to buy 20 US-made F-35 jets in major military overhaul
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Officials in Greece say they have formally approved the purchase of 20 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters from the United States as part of a major defense overhaul. Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said a letter of acceptance had been sent to the United States. Greece is modernizing its military in
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