August 2024

Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono wins Democratic primary for third term, will face McDermott in general

August 9, 2024 9:01 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and Hawaii’s incumbent congressional representatives have won their state Democratic Party primary races. Hirono is seeking a third term after first being elected to the office in 2012. Former state Rep. Bob McDermott beat five lesser-known candidates for the Republican nomination for Senate. U.S. Rep. Ed

Ukraine’s week-old incursion into Russia has embarrassed Putin. How will it affect the war?

August 9, 2024 9:00 pm The Associated Press

The swift Ukrainian incursion into Russia’s Kursk region that began last week has been the largest cross-border raid by Kyiv’s forces in the nearly 2 ½-year war, and has exposed Russia’s vulnerabilities and dealt a painful blow to the Kremlin. The Russian military has thus far struggled to deal with the surprise attack, which has

US women ‘here to win’ Olympic soccer gold ahead of crunch match against Brazil

August 9, 2024 9:00 pm CNN Newsource

By Amanda Davies, George Ramsay and Aleks Klosok, CNN (CNN) — Not even three months into her time as head coach of the US women’s soccer team, Emma Hayes is already going for an Olympic gold medal. Only Brazil and the legendary Marta stand between the US and a record-extending fifth Olympic title, which would

Future Olympians: It’s never too early to start – and dream big

August 9, 2024 8:30 pm KTVZ

A 9-month-old having upside-down fun on a balance beam is definitely an early start toward a future Olympics! Thanks for all your great Future Olympians entries – submit yours from the Contests tab.

Trump’s tale of a harrowing helicopter ride and emergency landing? Didn’t happen, Willie Brown says

August 9, 2024 8:26 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has shared a harrowing story about almost crashing in a helicopter he was riding in with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. In a news conference Thursday, Trump said Brown criticized Vice President Kamala Harris during the flight. But Brown says he’s never been in a helicopter with

Pet Pals: Meet Molly and Nellie, two terribly cute puppies from a litter of eight

August 9, 2024 8:15 pm Barney Lerten

Molly and Nellie are two siblings among a litter of eight cute 3-month-old border collie mix puppies waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Central Oregon, a very full shelter that would love to see you stop by.

Disney thrills fans at D23 with ‘Incredibles 3’ announcement, footage from ‘Moana 2’

August 9, 2024 7:48 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disney used its D23 fan convention to tease upcoming movies and television series including “Moana 2,” “Incredibles 3” and the live-action “Snow White” in a rousing showcase Friday featuring sneak peaks, live performances and surprise appearances from actors. Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson of “Moana” jolted the crowd of over 15,000 at