PARIS (AP) — Three-time Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin of Britain repeatedly used a whip on a horse in a video that was published by multiple media outlets. The video is part of an official complaint filed against Dujardin with the International Federation for Equestrian Sports, or FEI. It shows Dujardin repeatedly striking the horse,
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN Español) — La Fiscalía General de Venezuela desplegará 1.236 funcionarios para vigilar las elecciones presidenciales del 28 de julio, informó este martes el titular de la institución, Tarek William Saab. El fiscal dijo en conferencia de prensa que los funcionarios se ubicarán tanto en la sala situacional de Caracas como en aquellas
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s total population has declined for the 15th straight year. That’s according to government data released Thursday. The population dropped by more than a half-million people as the population ages and births remain low. Births in Japan hit a record low last year, and deaths were a record high. Japan’s
Continue ReadingANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disney has reached a tentative agreement with four unions representing thousands of workers at its California theme parks including ride operators, candy makers and parking attendants. The coalition of unions said early Wednesday that 14,000 workers will get to vote on the deal on Monday. No other details were immediately released.
Continue ReadingBy TRACY GLADNEY Click here for updates on this story TEXARKANA, Texas (KTBS) — After the lunch break on day two of the Jerry Jones civil trial, Jones was seen entering a room with Alexandra (Alex) Davis, who claims to be his daughter and her mother, Cynthia Davis. Afterward, presiding U.S. District Judge Robert Schroder
Continue ReadingAssociated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — France’s air force has made a stopover in Indonesia’s capital, part of a visit to Southeast Asia that’s meant to display French commitment to security in the Indo-Pacific region amid growing Chinese maritime activity there. The French mission, named Pegase, is on a weeks-long trip that also included stops
Continue ReadingBy Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — The man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie was charged with three federal terrorism-related counts, according to a grand jury indictment unsealed Wednesday. Hadi Matar is charged with committing an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries, attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and providing material support to terrorists. He pleaded
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Comic-Con International, the comic book and pop culture extravaganza, is kicking off in San Diego. The convention, which draws over 130,000 fans annually, opens for a preview night Wednesday and runs through Sunday. Actors, filmmakers, comic book authors and illustrators and more are making their way to the San
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Looking to rebound following a tie with the United States, France clawed its way back from a 7-5 deficit at the half to beat Uruguay 19-12 on the opening day of competition.
Continue ReadingBy Paul Drewes Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Along with Hawaii’s general population getting older, there are more aging homeless residents. The number of Kupuna in shelters has more than doubled over the past decade. Along with providing homeless residents a place to sleep and eat, Institute for Human Services
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — While Matthew Macfadyen was beloved as Mr. Darcy in the 2005 film version of “Pride & Prejudice,” it turns out he didn’t love it so much. In an interview with “CBS Mornings,” the actor talked about starring opposite Keira Knightley in the movie. “I didn’t really [enjoy it],”
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story MICHIGAN (WWJ) — The wreck of a 130-foot ship has been found off the coast of Wisconsin more than 130 years after it plunged to the bottom of Lake Michigan with the captain’s beloved dog on board, marking yet another discovery of a vessel that
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Since the United Arab Emirates witnessed its heaviest recorded rainfall ever three months ago, the desert nation has issued a multitude of warnings about dengue. Activists say the illness has struck hardest among the country’s vast population of laborers. The tropical disease, spread by mosquitos, has witnessed
Continue ReadingBOSTON (AP) — A man was sentenced to life in prison without parole in the killing of a woman whose body was found in the basement of a Boston building more than three decades ago. Prosecutors say DNA evidence linked 61-year-old Carl Vega to the 1988 killing of 21-year-old Judy Chamberlain, who was strangled and
Continue ReadingSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Police say a $10,000 crown studded with multi-colored Swarovski crystals that belongs to a beauty queen from the Dominican Republic has been stolen at Puerto Rico’s main international airport. Wednesday’s incident occurred in the pre-dawn hours after police said María Victoria Bayo briefly left a case containing the crown
Continue ReadingBy Sara Powers, Joseph Buczek Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — A Michigan man who allegedly ran over an elderly man with an ATV and vandalized vehicles — in what police say were politically motivated incidents — has been found dead. The Hancock Police Department was contacted by a man
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Winter Olympics will make its grand return to Salt Lake City in 2034. The decision Wednesday by the International Olympic Committee marks the success of Utah’s decadeslong effort to preserve Olympic venues and retain public enthusiasm. Local leaders have had their sights set on hosting again since
Continue ReadingAP Film Writer After years of trying and many months of feverish speculation “Deadpool & Wolverine” is here at least. The movie opens in theaters nationwide Thursday and is poised to earn at least $160 million in ticket sales. Filmmaker Shawn Levy, a friend of stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, has been blown away
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PARIS (AP) — French authorities have foiled several plots to disrupt the 2024 Olympics, including arresting a Russian man in one of them, officials said Wednesday, just days before the opening ceremony of the Summer Games in Paris. France has been on high alert over the past few weeks as preparations to host
Continue ReadingBy Gail Paschall-Brown Click here for updates on this story SANFORD, Florida (WESH) — Last Friday, the Sanford Police Department announced the arrest of a 1999 homicide involving Sherry Holtz. The suspect, 73-year-old Gary Durrance, is accused of the homicide. For Eric Holtz, the son of the victim, the news, after a long wait, is
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