Wemby’s Olympic debut: 19 points as France eases past Brazil at Paris Games
AP Basketball Writer VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — This was Victor Wembanyama’s opening ceremony. No Eiffel Tower, no Celine Dion, no…
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Paris’ Olympics opening was wacky and wonderful — and upset bishops. Here’s why
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Ah Paris, the Olympic gold medalist of naughtiness. Revolution ran like a high-voltage wire through the wacky,…
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Community calls for action after seventh homicide in Asheville this year
By WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Asheville police are…
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Two Japanese climbers have gone missing while trying to scale K2 in Pakistan, officials say
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani officials say two Japanese climbers have gone missing while attempting to scale K2, the world’s…
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Por qué los clavadistas olímpicos se duchan y usan esas pequeñas toallas entre saltos
Alejandra Ramos (CNN) — Los espectadores de los Juegos Olímpicos de París podrían estar un poco desconcertados por el comportamiento de los…
Continue Reading Ukraine shows off culture to Olympics fans and looks for wartime support with clubhouse
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Ukraine opened a hospitality house Saturday at the 2024 Olympics in Paris — its first during any Games. It will…
Continue Reading Olympic triathletes hope the Seine River is clean enough for swimming after recent rains
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Days before they’re set to plunge into the Seine River during the Paris Olympics, triathletes are holding out hope…
Continue Reading Children and teens among 12 dead in Golan Heights attack that Israel blames on Hezbollah, raising fears of major escalation
By Ivana Kottasová, Eyad Kourdi, Lauren Izso, Abeer Salman, Catherine Nicholls and Andrew Raine, CNN (CNN) — At least 12 people, including…
Continue Reading Estos son los 10 candidatos a presidente para las elecciones de Venezuela
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — Este 28 de julio, millones de venezolanos irán a las urnas para definir el futuro del país en las elecciones…
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Early West Nile activity may point to a once-in-a-decade spike in infections. Here’s what survivors want you to know
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Brittany Yeager was leading a troop of girls at Girl Scout camp in Idaho last summer when a mosquito bite…
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Apple agrees to first US labor deal
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Apple and the union representing retail workers at its store in Towson, Maryland, agreed to a tentative…
Continue Reading Dutch beach volleyball player who was convicted of rape will make his Olympic debut Sunday
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — A Dutch beach volleyball player who was convicted in 2016 of having sex with a 12-year-old girl in England will make…
Continue Reading Man charged in Prince McCree’s murder sentenced to life in prison without parole
By Ellie Nakamoto-White Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — David Pietura, one of the two people…
Continue Reading Investigators: Milwaukee woman charged in death of 6-year-old beat child with crutches
By Adam Rife, WDJT Staff Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A 33-year-old woman is facing multiple…
Continue Reading A man dubbed ‘pirate of the unknown’ is extradited to US in alleged cocaine trafficking conspiracy
NEW YORK (AP) — A citizen of Montenegro has been extradited to New York City from Italy to face charges connected to what U.S. authorities call an…
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Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ turns 40, and one thing still rings true: Its authenticity
By Kaila Nichols, CNN (CNN) — For 40 years, fans of Prince have been “laughing” and “bathing” in his movie “Purple Rain.” In the…
Continue Reading Strike in Israeli-controlled Golan Heights kills at least 12 and threatens to spark a wider war
Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A rocket strike Saturday at a soccer field killed at least 12 children and teens, Israeli authorities…
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Novak Djokovic begins his pursuit of career golden slam at the Paris Olympics
By George Ramsay, CNN Roland Garros, Paris (CNN) — There is a notable absence among Novak Djokovic’s 98 career singles titles, but the…
Continue Reading Lo que sabemos del Cártel de Sinaloa y sus líderes
Gonzalo Zegarra (CNN) — Las detenciones de dos presuntos líderes del Cártel de Sinaloa mexicano suponen un “golpe enorme” para el…
Continue Reading Drag queens shine at Olympics opening, but ‘Last Supper’ tableau draws criticism
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — In an unprecedented display of inclusivity, drag queens took center stage at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony,…
Continue Reading Apple has reached its first-ever union contract with store employees in Maryland
Apple has reached a tentative collective bargaining contract with the first unionized company store in the country. The International Association of…
Continue Reading ¿Qué pasará con el Cártel de Sinaloa tras la captura de dos de sus líderes y qué significa para México?
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — En una operación silenciosa, Estados Unidos arrestó el jueves en El Paso, Texas, a dos importantes líderes del…
Continue Reading Here’s how Jill Biden thinks the US can match the French pizzazz at the LA Olympics
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — First lady Jill Biden has praised Paris’ “spectacular” Olympics opening ceremony and looked ahead to how the…
Continue Reading Smart moves to make when the Fed starts cutting rates
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — Over the past couple of years, the Federal Reserve aggressively raised its key interest rate to a…
Continue Reading Bermuda’s Flora Duffy aims to defend her triathlon gold to cap off an emotional comeback
By Patrick Snell, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to the highs and lows of professional sport, Bermuda’s first ever Olympic champion has…
Continue Reading For Olympic athletes soaked by rain at the opening ceremony, getting sick isn’t a concern
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — The Olympians were wet for hours. For some, it didn’t matter. Others had to navigate the unexpected conditions and…
Continue Reading Al menos 30 muertos en un ataque aéreo israelí contra una escuela en Gaza, según funcionarios palestinos
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Al menos 30 personas han muerto y más de 100 han resultado heridas en un ataque aéreo israelí contra una escuela en…
Continue Reading Harris holds her first fundraiser as the likely Democratic nominee as donors open their wallets
AP White House Correspondent PITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris used her first fundraiser since becoming the Democrats’…
Continue Reading How sober bars are redefining nightlife
By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Every Friday, when Chris Marshall opens his bar, he gets the same customer request: Alcohol, please. And every…
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El Paso VA offering assistance filing PACT Act claims
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso VA Health Care System is hosting an event to help veterans who may have been exposed to toxins and other hazards…
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