August 2022

Lady Gaga confirms she will star in ‘Joker’ sequel alongside Joaquin Phoenix

August 4, 2022 1:46 PM CNN

The ‘Joker’ sequel lands an auspicious debut date, and the stars of ‘Wedding Season’ talk tradition vs. online dating. David Daniel…

Lady Gaga confirms she will star in ‘Joker’ sequel alongside Joaquin Phoenix

August 4, 2022 1:46 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN It’s hard to keep a poker face with this “Joker” sequel news. Lady Gaga has announced she will star…

EXPLAINER: What will it take to get Brittney Griner home?

August 4, 2022 1:44 PM Associated Press

By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that WNBA star Brittney Griner has been convicted of drug possession and sentenced to nine…

DeSantis suspends Tampa prosecutor who took stance against criminalizing abortion providers

August 4, 2022 1:41 PM CNN

CNN, WFTS By Steve Contorno, CNN Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday suspended Tampa’s elected prosecutor, Andrew Warren, for pledging not to…

Sinema’s support for the tax and climate bill could hinge on drought funding for the Southwest

August 4, 2022 1:38 PM CNN Newsource

By Ella Nilsen, CNN As Democrats scramble to clinch a deal on their tax and climate package, a last-minute demand is coming from key vote Sen.…

2-time Pro Bowl DE Carlos Dunlap makes debut with Chiefs

August 4, 2022 1:36 PM Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Carlos Dunlap went through his first training camp practice with the Chiefs on Thursday,…

Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

August 4, 2022 1:32 PM Associated Press

The Associated Press Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery fell $2.12 to $88.54 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for October delivery fell…

Huh takes big leap off bubble with career-best 61 at Wyndham

August 4, 2022 1:23 PM Associated Press

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — John Huh has the lowest round of his PGA Tour career and it couldn’t have come at a better time. Huh shot a 61 on…

Discovery in paleontologist’s backyard reveals evidence of North America’s early humans

August 4, 2022 1:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN The surprising discovery of mammoth fossils in a paleontologist’s backyard have led to an even more unexpected…

Twitter subpoenas Elon Musk’s associates as legal battle heats up

August 4, 2022 1:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Korn and Clare Duffy, CNN Twitter has subpoenaed a number of Elon Musk’s associates, according to court filings and public…

Twitter subpoenas Elon Musk’s associates as legal battle heats up

August 4, 2022 1:21 PM CNN

CNN By Jennifer Korn and Clare Duffy, CNN Twitter has subpoenaed a number of Elon Musk’s associates, according to court filings and public…

Pats rookie Strange holding his own in first NFL camp

August 4, 2022 1:18 PM Associated Press

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Cole Strange entered his first NFL training camp focused only on learning as much as he…

Oil slides under $90 to fresh six-month lows on demand worries

August 4, 2022 1:11 PM CNN Newsource

By Matt Egan The selloff in the oil market gathered momentum Thursday on growing concerns about weakening demand for gasoline. US oil dropped 2.3% to…

VeeKay extends contract with ECR with zero controversy

August 4, 2022 1:02 PM Associated Press

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — One piece of IndyCar’s silly season has fallen into place. Rinus VeeKay announced a…

Reactions to Brittney Griner’s conviction, 9-year sentence

August 4, 2022 12:55 PM Associated Press

The Associated Press WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was convicted and sentenced to nine years in prison for drug possession and smuggling Thursday.…

Reactions to Brittney Griner’s conviction, 9-year sentence

August 4, 2022 12:55 PM Associated Press

The Associated Press WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was convicted and sentenced to nine years in prison for drug possession and smuggling Thursday.…

La administración de Biden declara el brote de viruela del mono una emergencia de salud pública

August 4, 2022 12:52 PM CNN Newsource

Alejandra Ramos (CNN) — La administración de Joe Biden declaró el jueves la viruela del mono como emergencia de salud pública. El anuncio…

Breonna Taylor killing: A timeline of the police raid and its aftermath

August 4, 2022 12:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Theresa Waldrop, Eliott C. McLaughlin, Sonia Moghe and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Four current and former Louisville police officers involved in the…

Angelica Ross will be the first trans lead in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway

August 4, 2022 12:42 PM CNN Newsource

By Scottie Andrew, CNN “Chicago” is Broadway’s longest-running revival — and even after more than 25 years, the production is…

In borrowed clothes, Korda makes strong start at Muirfield

August 4, 2022 12:41 PM Associated Press

MUIRFIELD, Scotland (AP) — Playing in borrowed clothes doesn’t seem to bother Jessica Korda at the Women’s British Open. The American is still…

Lavrov says Russia is ready to discuss prisoner swap with US after Griner conviction

August 4, 2022 12:40 PM CNN

Russian court finds Griner guilty of drug…

Prosecutors await forensic analysis in Alec Baldwin shooting

August 4, 2022 12:34 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The investigation into the fatal film-set shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin is ongoing, and the New Mexico…

Phillies release SS Gregorius, activate SS Segura from IL

August 4, 2022 12:34 PM Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have released veteran shortstop Didi Gregorius as part of a flurry of moves before the opener of a…

US postponed missile test due to heightened tensions with China over Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan

August 4, 2022 12:33 PM CNN Newsource

By Barbara Starr, CNN Pentagon Correspondent The US has postponed a long planned missile test over concerns about China’s angry response to…

Ex-Barcelona prospect Riqui Puig makes move to LA Galaxy

August 4, 2022 12:31 PM Associated Press

CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Former Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig has agreed to a 3 1/2-year contract with the LA Galaxy. The 22-year-old Puig is a…

Judge denies Alex Jones’ attorney’s request for a mistrial

August 4, 2022 12:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Oliver Darcy, CNN Business A Texas judge on Thursday denied a request for a mistrial from the attorney for right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex…

Biden administration plans to declare the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency

August 4, 2022 12:29 PM CNN

CNN By MJ Lee, White House correspondent The Biden administration plans to declare monkeypox a public health emergency as early as Thursday, a source…