Men’s soccer: All goals in first round of group stage play
Take a look at every goal scored during the first round of group stage matches for the men’s soccer tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Ireland rugby cruises past Japan in dominating fashion
Ireland scored six trys on their way to defeating Japan for their second win of the day. Terry Kennedy, Chay Mullins, Harry McNulty all scored for the Irish.
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France opens Olympic tournament with shutout win over U.S.
France kicked off its tournament with a 3-0 victory against the U.S. men’s soccer team at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Continue ReadingNew evidence means freedom for a Michigan man who spent 37 years in prison for a murder conviction
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A man who served nearly 40 years in prison for a Detroit-area murder won’t face another trial after a judge threw out his conviction based on new evidence. The decision by prosecutors this week means Paul Clark, who has been out on bond since May, is free — for good.
Continue ReadingPedestrian killed after police pursuit in Essex County, N.J. ends in crash, sources say
By Dave Carlin Click here for updates on this story EAST ORANGE, New Jersey (WCBS) — A pedestrian was killed Tuesday after a police pursuit in Essex County ended in a crash, police sources tell CBS New York. Police sources tell CBS New York the pursuit began in Bloomfield Township and ended in East Orange
Continue ReadingPennsylvania teacher Matthew Gagat charged with multiple lewd acts
By Joe Brandt Click here for updates on this story HAVERTOWN, Pennsylvania (KYW) — A Delaware County teacher is facing criminal charges in two incidents where he’s accused of exposing himself. Matthew Gagat, 47, a fifth-grade teacher at Lynnewood Elementary, was charged in Montgomery County in March 2024 for allegedly exposing himself in public. He’s
Continue Reading15 people dead, more than 195 missing after boat carrying migrants capsizes off Mauritania
By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — At least 15 people have died and more than 195 are missing after a boat carrying migrants capsized near Mauritania’s capital Nouakchott, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Wednesday. The Mauritanian coastguard has rescued 120 people since the boat capsized Monday, including unaccompanied and separated children, according to
Continue ReadingCause of crash that killed NY couple at Niagara Falls border crossing still a mystery 8 months later
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — A police investigation into the crash and explosion that killed two people in a high-powered luxury car at a Niagara Falls border crossing last year has concluded with the crash’s cause still a mystery. Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino tells The Buffalo News that the probe into the Nov. 22,
Continue ReadingOlympic soccer gets off to violent and chaotic start as Morocco fans rush the field vs Argentina
SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) — The Olympic men’s soccer tournament got off to a violent and chaotic start Wednesday with Morocco’s shocking 2-1 win against two-time gold medalist Argentina. The result tells only part of the story after a dramatic end to the match in Saint-Etienne, which had to be suspended for nearly two hours when
Continue ReadingSurprise Yellowstone geyser eruption highlights little known hazard at popular park
Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A surprise eruption of steam in a Yellowstone National Park geyser basin that sent people scrambling for safety as basketball-sized rocks flew overhead has highlighted a little-known hazard that scientists hope to be able to predict someday. The hydrothermal explosion on Tuesday in Biscuit Basin caused no injuries as
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Olise doubles France’s lead with curling shot from distance
Michael Olise scored a curling shot from distance to give France a two-goal lead during the team’s 2024 Paris Olympic opener against the U.S. men’s team.
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Lacazette’s strike gives France first goal at Olympics
Alexandre Lacazette’s low driven strike from distance gave France a one goal lead in the team’s opener against the U.S. men’s national team at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Continue ReadingWoman rescued two men after boat explosion on Lake Michigan. “We did our deed for the day”
By Marissa Perlman Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A woman is being hailed as a hero for springing into action to save two men after a boat explosion Tuesday afternoon on Lake Michigan near Waukegan Harbor. Tonia Logan took seven 13-year-old kids out for a day on her pontoon boat
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How the women will take on Le Golf National
Paige Mackenzie joins Golf Central to discuss the stark differences in how the men and women’s top players will approach Le Golf National in Paris for the 2024 Olympics.
Continue ReadingChicago sues 2 suburban gun shops, accuses them of contributing to crime in city
By Jason Cooper Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — The City of Chicago is suing two suburban gun shops accused of contributing to crime in the city. The newly expanded lawsuit named Eagle Sports Range in Oak Forest and Midwest Sporting Goods in Lyons as defendants. The parent company of Glock
Continue ReadingHugh Jackman almost didn’t play Wolverine. The story of 5 actors who missed out on iconic roles
By Dan Heching and Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Twenty-five years ago, Hugh Jackman was cast in a role that changed the arc of his career, becoming Wolverine in the 2000 movie “X-Men.” However, he wasn’t the first actor chosen for the part. The role originally went to Dougray Scott of “Ever After” fame, who
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Oregon Lottery offers wagers for Olympic Games in Paris
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – From karate to surfing, fans will have more than 400 betting options through Oregon Lottery’s DraftKings Sportsbook for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, which begin on Friday. Betting options range from the number of medals for athletes and a country to whether a world record will be broken. Below are examples of wagers
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Ukraine scores first-ever goal at men’s Olympic tournament
Ukraine scored its first-ever goal at a men’s Olympic soccer tournament after Valentyn Rubchynskyi pounced on a rebound to give his team a one-goal lead against Iraq in both teams’ opener at the 2024 Paris Games.
Continue ReadingRepublicans stare down another funding failure as they head to recess
By Lauren Fox, CNN Washington (CNN) — House Republicans are once again confronting a reality of their narrow majority: They are likely headed toward another stopgap spending bill when they return in September. “I would anticipate a CR until after the election,” Republican Rep. Drew Ferguson of Georgia told CNN, referencing such a stopgap measure
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Hear from Olympic golf returners ahead of Paris
Golf Central previews the Paris Games as Minjee Lee, Brooke Henderson and more Olympic returners speak about what it means to compete in multiple Games.
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