Beach volleyball recap, July 28: Spain, Italy start off strong
A running recap of the Olympic beach volleyball matches on July 28, including Americans Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng on the women’s side.
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Volleyball preview, July 29: Team USA opens repeat campaign
Team USA beginning its quest for a repeat gold in women’s volleyball headlines day three of the tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Continue ReadingPrincess Leia bikini costume from set of ‘Star Wars’ movie sells at auction for $175K
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The gold bikini-style costume that Carrie Fisher wore as Princess Leia while making “Return of the Jedi” in the “Star Wars” franchise has sold for $175,000, according to the auction house that handled the sale. The costume was made famous when Fisher wore it at the start of the 1983
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Simone Biles talks twisties and Tokyo with Alex Cooper
On the Call Her Daddy podcast, Simone Biles walks Alex Cooper through what she was thinking during the team final at the Tokyo Olympics, and how her coaches reacted when she said, “I want to go back to the Olympics.”
Continue ReadingSignificant sinkhole opens in neighborhood, no injuries reported
By Julie Waldock Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTVT) — Eight families were surprised and had to be evacuated Saturday when a massive sinkhole opened up in their west Houston neighborhood. Officials say an underground cistern, a type of water storage tank, collapsed, creating a large crater in the middle of
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Crazy Creek Fire grows to about 28,000 acres, as visiting management team deals with more extreme fire behavior
Some new out-of-state help has arrived to help lead the fight against two fires burning in the Ochoco National Forest. The Crazy Creek fire north of Paulina has grown to more than 22,000 acres, with no containment. The Kitty Creek Fire is at 73 acres and 86% contained.
Continue ReadingDozens of dogs recovered from Riverside County hoarding situations flown to forever homes
By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story RIVERSIDE COUNTY, California (WCBS) — More than 60 dogs were flown to their forever homes on Friday, many of which came from a string of different hoarding cases in Riverside County. In the span of a month, dozens of dogs were recovered from three separate
Continue ReadingArtwork stolen by Nazis returned to rightful owner’s family. Here’s what they’re doing with it.
By Alice Gainer Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — A work of art that Nazis stole from a man who was murdered in a concentration camp has been returned to the rightful owner’s family. Austrian artist Egon Schiele’s 1918 drawing entitled “Seated Nude Woman, Front View” was on
Continue ReadingState banning realistic active shooter drills in schools. Here are the changes being made
By Katie Houlis Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — New York state is banning realistic active shooter drills in schools. In a recent meeting, the state Board of Regents agreed with parents, activists and lawmakers who claimed the drills traumatize children and normalize violence. How schools in New
Continue ReadingInmate who walked away from conservation camp back in custody
By Brandon Downs Click here for updates on this story NEVADA COUNTY, California (KOVR) — An inmate at the Washington Ridge Conservation Camp in Nevada County who walked away Friday night has been located and taken back into custody, the sheriff’s office said on Saturday. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation discovered Arnel Arienda, 45,
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Emma Hayes’ new USWNT flexes familiar swagger, medal muscle
The United States women’s national team flexed familiar medal muscles on Sunday in its 4-1 win over Germany at the Stade de Marseille.
Continue Reading Emma Hayes’ new USWNT flexes familiar swagger, medal muscle
The United States women’s national team flexed familiar medal muscles on Sunday in its 4-1 win over Germany at the Stade de Marseille.
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Field hockey: Belgian men take early Pool B lead, women tied for first in Pool A
Reigning Olympic men’s field hockey champion Belgium beat New Zealand 2-1 on Sunday as the Red Lions took the lead in the Pool B standings, while the fourth-ranked Belgian women opened their tournament in the morning with a 2-1 effort against Pool A opponent China.
Continue ReadingA manipulated video shared by Musk mimics Harris’ voice, raising concerns about AI in politics
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A manipulated video that mimics the voice of Vice President Kamala Harris saying things she did not say is raising concerns about the power of artificial intelligence to mislead with Election Day about three months away. The video gained attention after tech billionaire Elon Musk shared it on his
Continue ReadingAbogado del Mayo Zambada dice que su cliente fue “secuestrado” por el hijo del Chapo
urielblanco (CNN) — El abogado de Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada, presunto cofundador del Cártel de Sinaloa, dice que su cliente “no se entregó ni negoció ningún término con el Gobierno de Estados Unidos”, sino que fue secuestrado. En una conversación telefónica y una declaración enviada a CNN este domingo, Frank Pérez dijo que Zambada, de
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Beach volleyball preview, July 29: Watch out for U.S. on Day 3
The U.S. teams of Miles Evans/Chase Budinger and Taryn Kloth/Kristen Nuss will highlight the men’s and women’s beach volleyball competitions on July 29th.
Continue Reading Beach volleyball preview, July 29: Watch out for U.S. on Day 3
The U.S. teams of Miles Evans/Chase Budinger and Taryn Kloth/Kristen Nuss will highlight the men’s and women’s beach volleyball competitions on July 29th.
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USWNT shows composure with 4-1 win over Germany in key Olympic group-stage matchup
The U.S. women’s national team secured a 4-1 win against Germany to boost its chance of advancing to the quarterfinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Continue Reading USWNT shows composure with 4-1 win over Germany in key Olympic group-stage matchup
The U.S. women’s national team secured a 4-1 win against Germany to boost its chance of advancing to the quarterfinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Everything to know ahead of U.S. women’s basketball Olympic opener vs. Japan
The road to a record eighth straight gold medal for the U.S. women’s basketball team starts here.
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