Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The daughter of baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley has testified at her trial that she didn’t know she was pregnant when she gave birth in the woods in subfreezing temperatures on Christmas night in 2022 and thought her now 19-month-old baby had died. Twenty-seven-year-old Alexandra Eckersley was
Continue ReadingBy Oren Liebermann and Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — The US has reached a plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants accused of plotting the 2001 terror attacks, according to the Defense Department. The pretrial agreement – reached after 27 months of negotiations – takes the death penalty off
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for fall recreation programs and winter sports leagues on Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 5, 6 and 7. The Fall 2024 Online Playlist is available for viewing and download now. To continue to help spread out opening day demand, program registration is staggered over three days. Combined
Continue ReadingBy Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — For US Army Capt. Molly Murphy, the hardest part of the Army’s grueling Ranger Course was the very first day. “I did not sleep at all the night before, I was so scared, way in over my head,” she told CNN. Murphy, who currently works as a pediatric intensive
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — El Gobierno de Argentina informó el martes que si se retiran los diplomáticos de la Embajada en Caracas también se retirarán los seis opositores venezolanos asilados que permanecen allí desde marzo. “De acuerdo a la convención de Caracas ante la agresiva medida tomada por el régimen de Maduro, por supuesto
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Self-proclaimed “MVP of the Olympics,” Snoop Dogg, hits the road with the U.S. men’s basketball team, catching some autographs, and some Zs, along the way.
Continue ReadingNANTERRE, France (AP) — Katie Ledecky has tied one of swimming’s most impressive records. Chances are, she’ll have it all to herself by the time she completes the Paris Olympics. The 27-year-old Ledecky bumped her career total to 12 medals with a dominating victory in the 1,500-meter freestyle Wednesday night, equaling three fellow Americans —
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Romano Prodi, former prime minister of Italy. Personal Birth date: August 9, 1939 Birth place: Scandiano, Italy Father: Mario Prodi Mother: Enrica Prodi Marriage: Flavia Franzoni Prodi (1969-2023, her death) Children: Giorgio and Antonio Education: Catholic University in Milan, Law, 1961; Studied at
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of one of the most successful investment financiers in the world, George Soros. An active philanthropist, Soros has donated more than $30 billion to various causes over the years. Personal: Birth date: August 12, 1930 Birth place: Budapest, Hungary Birth name: György Soros Father:
Continue ReadingDETROIT (AP) — A Detroit man has been convicted of fatally shooting two people and wounding six others during an argument that started over a vehicle blocking his driveway. Prosecutors said Wednesday in a statement that a jury found Winston Kirtley Jr. guilty of two counts of first-degree murder and six counts of assault with
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A judge heard arguments but won’t immediately decide if Saudi Arabia should remain a defendant in lawsuits brought by relatives of people killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Federal Judge George B. Daniels listened Wednesday to arguments about evidence in the two-decade-old Manhattan case. Lawyers for Saudi Arabia
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Results, updates and latest news from Day 5 of competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, July 31.
Continue Reading Results, updates and latest news from Day 5 of competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, July 31.
Continue Reading Results, updates and latest news from Day 5 of competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, July 31.
Continue Reading Results, updates and latest news from Day 5 of competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, July 31.
Continue Reading Results, updates and latest news from Day 5 of competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, July 31.
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While the U.S. men’s basketball team rolled to a win over South Sudan, Joel Embiid was conspicuously absent.
Continue Reading While the U.S. men’s basketball team rolled to a win over South Sudan, Joel Embiid was conspicuously absent.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Records released by Illinois authorities show that two emergency response calls were made from the home of Sonya Massey in the days leading up to her death. In one call released Wednesday, her mother said her daughter was suffering a mental health crisis and asked the no officers be
Continue ReadingAP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — Turns out, those comparisons to Michael Phelps weren’t farfetched at all when it comes to Léon Marchand. They certainly weren’t a burden for the 22-year-old Frenchman. Marchand has completed one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history, winning the 200-meter butterfly and the 200 breaststroke about two
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