August 2024

Germany stakes its claim as gold-medal contenders in men’s basketball with blowout of France

August 2, 2024 2:00 pm NBC Olympics

Germany continues to look like the biggest threat to the U.S. men in Paris after leading nearly wire-to-wire against…

Texas State Troopers said they caught a 14-year-old allegedly trying to smuggle undocumented immigrants into the U.S. after a high-speed chase that ended in a fiery crash.

14-year-old alleged smuggler leads Texas DPS trooper on high-speed chase

August 2, 2024 1:57 pm CNN Newsource

By S.E. Jenkins Click here for updates on this story Texas (KTVT) — Texas State Troopers said they caught a 14-year-old…

Albuquerque police commander fired, 7th officer resigns in scandal involving drunken driving unit

August 2, 2024 1:55 pm Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Albuquerque Police Department says it has fired a former commander of its internal affairs unit amid a corruption…

Erik Shoji of the United States reacts during the Men's Preliminary Round - Pool C match between the United States and Japan on day seven of the Olympic Games.

Redemption: Team USA into knockout rounds after win over Japan

August 2, 2024 1:55 pm NBC Olympics

Team USA locked up Pool C and a top-three seed in the knockout rounds with a 3-1 win over…

Achraf Hakimi gleefully celebrates his goal for Morocco vs the United States

Men’s soccer recap, Aug. 2: Morocco joins Spain, Egypt, France in semis

August 2, 2024 1:52 pm NBC Olympics

The United States men saw their medal hopes extinguished by mighty Morocco on Friday as the 2024 Paris Olympics men’s soccer quarterfinals started…

Men’s soccer recap, Aug. 2: Morocco joins Spain, Egypt, France in semis

August 2, 2024 1:52 pm NBC Olympics

The United States men saw their medal hopes extinguished by mighty Morocco on Friday as the 2024 Paris Olympics men’s soccer quarterfinals started…

David Bednarek is turning his passion for fashion into a lucrative future.

High school senior aiming to turn passion for fashion into a career

August 2, 2024 1:51 pm CNN Newsource

By Joe Donlon, Zak Spector Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — School starts in just weeks, but one…

U.S. duo Kelly Cheng, Sara Hughes roll past Germany and into the beach volleyball Round of 16

August 2, 2024 1:50 pm NBC Olympics

Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes of the United States defeated Germany’s Svenja Mueller and Cinja Tillmann in straight sets, 21-18, 21-18, to finish…

U.S. duo Kelly Cheng, Sara Hughes roll past Germany and into the beach volleyball Round of 16

August 2, 2024 1:50 pm NBC Olympics

Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes of the United States defeated Germany’s Svenja Mueller and Cinja Tillmann in straight sets, 21-18, 21-18, to finish…

International Seabed Authority elects new secretary general amid concerns over deep-sea mining

August 2, 2024 1:48 pm Associated Press

Associated Press KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Members of the International Seabed Authority have elected Leticia Carvalho of Brazil as the group’s…

The French trio lead the men's BMX race.

Olympic moment of the day: France complete clean-sweep of the medals in the men’s BMX racing

August 2, 2024 1:47 pm CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — There are occasions at the Olympics Games where you can sense a moment that will live long in the memory. Friday…

Harris wins Democratic presidential nomination in virtual roll call. Here’s how the process worked

August 2, 2024 1:44 pm Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic delegates have selected Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party’s presidential nominee.…

Police and firefighters are looking into what they're calling a suspicious fire at Fond du Lac High School.

Teenager arrested for arson at Fond du Lac High School, police say

August 2, 2024 1:43 pm CNN Newsource

By Tyler Job Click here for updates on this story FOND DU LAC, Wisconsin (WGBA) — Fond du Lac Police say they have…

Liu Yuchen of China proposes to his partner Huang Yaqiong

A proposal of Olympic proportions: China badminton’s Huang Yaqiong wins gold, then gets engaged

August 2, 2024 1:43 pm NBC Olympics

China’s Huang Yaqiong struck gold and diamond at these 2024 Paris Olympic…

Ohio is expected to launch recreational marijuana sales next week

August 2, 2024 1:43 pm Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio are likely to start next week at outlets around the state. Ohio’s Division of Cannabis…

The helmet worn by a Wisconsin man when he was killed during the Vietnam War is now back home.

From Vietnam to Manitowoc; a soldier’s helmet is brought home

August 2, 2024 1:41 pm CNN

WGBA, DAVE RUPP, VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND, CNN By Preston Stober Click here for updates on this story MANITOWOC,…

From Vietnam to Manitowoc; a soldier’s helmet is brought home

August 2, 2024 1:41 pm CNN Newsource

By Preston Stober Click here for updates on this story MANITOWOC, Wisconsin (WGBA) — The helmet worn by a Wisconsin man…

St. Paul police suspect an off-duty officer had been under the influence of alcohol when they allegedly crashed into a vacant building

Alcohol a suspected factor after off-duty police officer crashes into building, starting fire

August 2, 2024 1:37 pm CNN Newsource

By Riley Moser Click here for updates on this story ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) — St. Paul police suspect an off-duty…

Nearly 6-inch diameter hail falls, largest reported Minnesota hailstone in 55 years

August 2, 2024 1:35 pm CNN Newsource

By Adam Del Rosso Click here for updates on this story CHOKIO, Minnesota (WCCO) — Storms Wednesday night left behind…

Hungary unseats Japan for Olympic gold in men’s team epee

August 2, 2024 1:26 pm NBC Olympics

Hungary tasted sweet redemption after unseating defending Olympic champion Japan in the men’s team epee event at the Grand Palais in Paris. Czechia…

Month: August 2024