Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Authorities in Congo say a stampede at a music concert in the capital has killed seven people and injured many others. The stampede occurred at the 80,000-capacity Stade des Martyrs stadium in the heart of Kinshasa. State television says seven people were killed and some of the injured were
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Happy Saturday to the Borderland. We are under another Air Quality Alert until Sunday afternoon because of smoke from the fires in the Northwest. A high-pressure system over Arizona is pulling the smoke into the Borderland. For those with asthma or allergies, wear a mask and have that inhaler on hand because these conditions can
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HOUSTON (AP) — All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman was placed on the family emergency list by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. Freeman was scratched from starting lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Houstob Astros and returned to Los Angeles. “He’s on the family emergency list, and I think you have seven days, potentially
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By Holly Yan, Bill Kirkos, Amanda Musa and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Years before sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson gunned down Sonya Massey in her own home, he had been discharged from the Army for serious misconduct and had a history of driving under the influence, records show. He also failed to obey a command
Continue Reading Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Kevin Gausman pitched a four-hitter for his third complete game in 280 major league starts, Daulton Varsho had four RBIs including a three-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 on Saturday. Gausman (9-8) won his third straight start and joined Atlanta’s Max Fried as the
Continue Reading Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has laid out his plans to wholeheartedly embrace cryptocurrency if elected for a second term. In his keynote address Saturday at a bitcoin conference in Nashville, Tennessee, the Republican presidential nominee promised to make the United States the “crypto capital of the planet” and create
Continue Reading By Catherine E. Shoichet, Rafael Romo, Holmes Lybrand, Evan Perez and Polo Sandoval, CNN (CNN) — How did an alleged cartel kingpin who evaded capture for more than half a century end up in the hands of US federal agents? According to officials, it started with an act of betrayal. Details are still emerging about
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By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Nanterre, France (CNN) — The race that everyone turned out to see never really got going. The women’s 400-meter freestyle race, billed as a rematch between rivals Ariarne Titmus of Australia and Katie Ledecky of the US, was one of the most hotly anticipated contests of the first full day of
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By Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — One of the year’s most hotly anticipated movies, “Deadpool & Wolverine,” is so far delivering on its promised hype with $96 million in domestic sales in its opening night, according to Comscore data. The summer blockbuster is on track to exceed $200 million domestically for the weekend,
Continue Reading By George Ramsay, CNN Roland Garros, Paris (CNN) — After all these years, Rafael Nadal is still finding new ways to win matches on his favorite tennis court. His latest victory on the French clay came alongside Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris Olympics, and together they formed a dream pairing – a two-for-the-price-of-one ticket for
Continue Reading By George Ramsay, CNN Paris (CNN) — Back in 2021, Simone Biles got a new tattoo inked across her collarbone: “And still I rise,” it reads, a nod to the poetry of Maya Angelou. Those four short words fittingly encapsulate the trajectory of Biles’ life and career, particularly as she took time away from gymnastics
Continue Reading AP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — It was billed as one of the most anticipated races of the Paris Olympics. Ariarne Titmus turned it into a blowout. Titmus left Katie Ledecky in her wake on a raucous opening night at La Defense Arena, leading from start to finish to win the 400-meter freestyle Saturday.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Two semis collided along I-10 East at Vinton just after 12:30 p.m. according to TxDOT El Paso. The right lanes are closed according to a post by El Paso Police. Drivers can expect traffic back up while crews work on moving the vehicles. Clearing time is until further notice.
Continue Reading Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Polish state broadcaster has suspended a television journalist who, during the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris, reacted to a performance of John Lennon’s “Imagine” by saying it was a “vision of communism.” TVP, the broadcaster, issued a statement Saturday saying that the sports commentator would not be
Continue Reading Associated Press BATH, Maine (AP) — Three sisters of an Irish-born recipient of the Navy Cross have christened a U.S. Navy warship bearing his name — and have secured a promise that the ship will visit Ireland. The future USS Patrick Gallagher is a guided missile destroyer that is under construction at Maine’s Bath Iron
Continue Reading Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Fresh off the year’s most extravagant wedding, Nita Ambani inaugurated the India House for the Paris Olympics. The first of its kind at an Olympic Games for India, the temporary house that opened Saturday is meant to promote Indian culture as the country aspires to host the 2036 Games. The
Continue Reading Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — With a steady rain falling during the eighth day of Houston Texans training camp Saturday, Stefon Diggs lined up against rookie Kamari Lassiter for a one-on-one drill. Diggs took off down the sideline with Lassiter staying step for step. As C.J. Stroud released the deep pass, they were battling it
Continue Reading AP Sports Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — Zhang Yufei hopes her international rivals will believe she is competing clean. The Chinese swimming star estimates she took between 20 and 30 drug tests monthly in the lead up to the Paris Olympics. She won her preliminary race in 56.50 seconds during the first day of swimming
Continue Reading By Brammhi Balarajan, CNN (CNN) — A group of 13 hikers were rescued from an Arizona trail Friday morning amid scorching heat, with a helicopter used to airlift one 10-year-old to the hospital, according to authorities. An 18-month-old and 12-month-old were also treated at a hospital for heat exhaustion, officials said. Friday saw extreme temperatures in Arizona,
Continue ReadingBy Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A routine part of the job for Southwest Airlines flight attendants is turning into a dangerous mess as a searing summer heat and the airline’s beverage management practices have made soda cans volatile mid-flight. There were more than 100 reports of soda cans exploding on flights in June, Southwest flight attendant union president Bill
Continue Reading HAVANA (AP) — Three Russian warships arrived in Cuban waters on Saturday, Moscow’s second such maritime voyage in as many months in a reflection of deepening ties between Russia and Cuba. The naval group, consisting of a training ship, patrol frigate and refueling tanker, are expected to remain docked in Cuba’s port of Havana until
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since 2022, Johnathan Killings has served as the El Paso Fire Chief, bringing over 27 years of experience to the role. This week’s Sunday Funday moment is brought to you by Sarah Farms. His journey began at 19 when he applied to the El Paso Fire Department to support his
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Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Al menos diez personas murieron y 29 resultaron heridas este sábado tras el impacto de múltiples cohetes en la localidad de Majdal Shams, en los altos del Golán anexionados por Israel, según el servicio de emergencias israelí Magen David Adom (MDA). Las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel (FDI) culparon del ataque
Continue Reading By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — New York, home of the nation’s largest school district, is banning realistic active shooter drills, following years of activism by parents and lawmakers who say the drills traumatize children, normalize violence and do little to prepare students for the unlikely possibility of a school shooting. New rules outlined and approved unanimously
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By Alyse Jones Click here for updates on this story MATAGORDA, Texas (KOCO) — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two Oklahomans who went missing while scuba diving earlier this week off the coast of Texas. On Wednesday, the Coast Guard were notified that two people were reported missing while scuba diving near Matagorda, which is
Continue Reading By Hannah Hoffman Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WBAL) — A coalition of groups demonstrated Thursday in downtown Baltimore over gas. The coalition, including members of CASA, the Climate Action Network and the Maryland PIRG Foundation, called on Maryland’s utilities to stop investing in gas infrastructure. A report from the Office of
Continue Reading CNN’s Elisabeth Buchwald, Chris Isidore, Bryan Mena and Allison Morrow (CNN) — President Joe Biden arrived at the White House in 2021 at a time of heightened chaos and uncertainty across a country reeling from the pandemic. Biden used his inauguration address to promote unity, in hopes of delivering a nation that’s “stronger, more prosperous,
Continue Reading By Travers Mackel Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — Former New Orleans Police Department officer Jeffrey Vappie is going to collect more than $6,000 a month for the rest of his life, according to the Municipal Police Employees Retirement System. That’s what his state pension is after retiring from the
Continue Reading By Julian Paras Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KOAT) — Bernalillo County is facing a lawsuit and is being accused of withholding information from the public regarding Metropolitan Detention Center records. “Don’t we want to know that everybody is being treated equally? Don’t we know if there are bad apples that
Continue Reading AP Basketball Writer VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — This was Victor Wembanyama’s opening ceremony. No Eiffel Tower, no Celine Dion, no Zinedine Zidane, no Rafael Nadal, no Serena Williams and no floating cauldron required. Just a 7-foot-4 kid with the eyes of the basketball world on him for his Olympic debut. And he didn’t disappoint. Lighting
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