Serena Williams pulled off another comeback win at the US Open on Monday, ensuring the weakened grand slam event didn’t lose a legendary player for a second consecutive day. Williams trailed familiar foe Maria Sakkari by a break early in the third set before turning the tables for a 6-3 6-7 (6) 6-3 victory on
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In Beaumont, Texas, there is a small museum dedicated to a female double Olympic gold medalist and one of the greatest women golfers of all time. On some days, though, there will only be a handful of guests visiting the facility dedicated to the “greatest all-sport athlete of all time.” Even in her hometown, the
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If you live in Denver, your last-minute summer plans were just canceled. Residents of the Mile High City will go from experiencing record heat to preparing for a sudden snow storm. The city is expecting a more than 60-degree drop in daily high temperatures, from 101 degrees on Saturday to a predicted 32 degrees on
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George Floyd died while in police custody on Memorial Day. This Labor Day weekend, as the summer fades nearly 100 days later, his death and the experiences of other Black people during interactions with police continue to spur protests across the country. In Louisville, Kentucky, protesters demonstrated over the killing of Breonna Taylor; in Rochester,
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Continue Reading The US Open normally marks the end of the grand slam season. But the coronavirus pandemic changed that and having another major just around the corner could be exactly what Novak Djokovic needs to overcome the lowest point of his career. That is the thought of his friend and former coach Radek Stepanek, and former
Continue Reading Two people were arrested following violent clashes between President Trump supporters and counter-protesters in Salem, the Oregon State Police said in a news release. The incident took place Monday afternoon at an American Lives Matter rally and march outside of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. It comes after Portland, just 45 miles away, marked
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A brown bear nicknamed “Papillon” for its ability to escape from its wildlife enclosure in northern Italy has been recaptured after more than a month on the run. The 4-year-old male bear, officially named M49, broke through an electric fence and tore through additional mesh fencing to flee its 9,000 square-meter enclosure on July 27.
Continue Reading A United States Marine convicted of killing a transgender woman in the Philippines in 2014 has been granted an “absolute pardon” by President Rodrigo Duterte in a case that sparked outrage over alleged preferential treatment given to American military personnel on assignment in the country. Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton has served about six years
Continue Reading Police in Hong Kong have come under heavy criticism after a widely-circulated video showed officers tackling a 12-year-old girl to the ground during a pro-democracy protest on Sunday. The video, posted by the student media group of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), showed the girl walking along a sidewalk when riot police
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EL PASO, Texas — Residents are getting upset with a rather smelly situation that is developing along El Paso’s famous Scenic Drive. An official sign posted at one of the community areas meant for families to gather and enjoy the beautiful view says the picnicking is prohibited. But nonetheless, piles of discarded popcorn bags, pizza
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Another federal official is making it clear that despite President Trump’s predictions, there’s hardly any chance a vaccine will be available to Americans by Election Day. “I don’t know any scientist involved in this effort who thinks we will be getting shots into arms any time before Election Day,” said the official, who is familiar
Continue Reading The woman best known for popularizing gender reveal parties has a message for the world: Please stop. This week, as more than 7,000 acres in California were burned after a gender reveal led to a massive wildfire in San Bernardino County, blogger Jenna Karvunidis — who is largely credited for creating the gender reveal party
Continue Reading Authorities issued evacuation orders Monday for the entire town of Auberry, a mountain community of 2,500 in central California, as the Creek Fire continued to burn out of control. The Creek Fire has grown to nearly 80,000 acres in size and is 0% contained. An evacuation order means there is an immediate threat to life.
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Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (WOWT) — Two people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries after their car went airborne, rolled over, and hit an apartment. The woman living there thought someone was trying to break in. “I was in here cooking and I ran out here with this
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OAHU, HI (KITV) — “We’re in a time where a penny goes a long way these days,” Honolulu resident Vee Hoffman learned that the hard way when she was checking out at a grocery store and was charged 47 cents for three bags to hold her groceries. She
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NEW MILFORD, CT (WFSB) — A group of seniors in New Milford are creating special face masks, specifically for children who are heading back to school. The group isn’t selling them, but they’re just hoping people help out for a good cause. It all started out as a
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PALMERTON, PA (WNEP ) — For Anita Rapchak, a parent’s worst nightmare became a reality when she lost her only child. “If you have children, you always get to be with them. If you can’t be with them, you can talk to them, you can Facetime. Nowadays, there
Continue Reading Americans have two choices as they celebrate Labor Day: 1. Be responsible. Keep gatherings small, have them outside, wear a face mask when you’re not eating or drinking, and stay 6 feet away from anyone outside your household whenever you have your mask off. 2. Ignore all those guidelines and repeat the same mistakes made
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WINSTON-SALEM, NC (WGHP ) — You never know what you’ll find in Jimmy Salmons’ yard. “I enjoy collecting,” said Salmons, who has been doing it as long as he can remember. “I’ve got a lot.” From gas pumps to gas station signs to old payphones and phone booths.
Continue Reading One of the multiple wildfires burning in California was started during a gender-reveal party, officials said. A “smoke-generating pyrotechnic device” used at the party sparked the El Dorado Fire in San Bernardino County, Cal Fire said in a press release. The fire started Saturday at 10:23 a.m. PT (1:23 p.m. ET) at the El Dorado
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A potent cold front drives in form the N/NE Tuesday night bringing a taste of fall with colder air, windy conditions for the west side of town along with some thundershowers. Some storms Tuesday night will bring some isolated spots of good rains – upward of 0.5″ or more in parts of town by Wednesday.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story LONG BEACH, CA (KABC ) — Countless cars showed up in Long Beach over the weekend for a bittersweet birthday celebration in honor of a 6-year-old boy who is battling terminal brain cancer. Nicholas Carranza is currently receiving hospice care at his Long Beach home. Doctors say this
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ANTHONY, New Mexico — Labor Day weekend at La Viña Winery is normally packed. “Right now, it’s kind of sad,” admitted Chilean Winemaker Guillermo Contador, who oversees the product at La Viña. “It’s kind of empty.” According to the New Mexico Wine and Grape Growers Association, the industry has lost four million dollars in canceled
Continue Reading French football star Kylian Mbappe has tested positive for Covid-19 while on international duty, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Monday. Mbappe took a test on Monday morning that returned positive, the FFF said, and was then isolated from the French national team. France is scheduled to play at home in Paris on Tuesday
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AUSTIN, TEXAS — Texas reported 2,057 new cases of the coronavirus on Monday, and 20 additional deaths. The Texas Department of State Health Services said the total confirmed cases in the state is now at 640,370 and there have been 13,492 deaths due to Covid-19, the illness caused by the virus. In El Paso, there were were
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Tempe, AZ (KPHO/KTVK) — Racist slurs and threats ruined a virtual birthday party for the board president of a Valley school district. Her son, who’s running for a seat at the county board of supervisors, set up the party. “We are grateful for you,” said Jevin D. Hodge,
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico – The Gadsden Independent School District will extend remote learning to Oct. 19 and on that date, only some special education students will be allowed to return to campus. The Gadsden school board voted during a special meeting to approve the new plan, which was detailed in a news release on
Continue Reading A Kentucky driver’s DIY license plate didn’t quite fool the police. Millersburg Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop on September 2 after spotting a license plate that seemed a bit out of place, officials said. From a distance, the homemade license plate looked somewhat like the real deal. Although marker strokes are visible, its
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