WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has had the kind of weekend on which history pivots. He has tried to stabilize his campaign after a disastrous and demoralizing debate against Donald Trump. And he gathered with family at a secluded mountain retreat where they discussed the path forward. The weekend had a frantic urgency, with
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AP Basketball Writer Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are about to get one last chance at reaching the Paris Olympics. Same goes for Domantas Sabonis and Nikola Vucevic. And Rudy Fernandez is about to get his shot at making history. The last four spots in the 12-team Olympic men’s basketball field for the Paris Games
Continue Reading Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Backers of a proposal to change Ohio’s troubled political mapmaking system have delivered hundreds of thousands of signatures needed to make the statewide ballot this fall. Citizens Not Politicians dropped off more than 700,000 petition signatures Monday. They needed to collect roughly 414,000 valid signatures by Wednesday’s deadline. The
Continue Reading HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A stingray that got pregnant at a North Carolina aquarium this winter despite not having shared a tank with a male of her species for many years has died. The Aquarium and Shark Lab in Hendersonville said on Facebook late Sunday that the stingray, Charlotte, died after getting a rare reproductive
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Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s ruling Monday in former President Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case makes it all but certain that the Republican will not face trial in Washington ahead of the November election. The Supreme Court did not dismiss — as Trump had wanted — the indictment alleging he illegally
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Monday filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Merrick Garland for the audio recording of President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel in his classified documents case, asking the courts to enforce their subpoena and reject the White House’s effort to withhold the materials from Congress. The
Continue Reading AP National Writer Simone Biles is eager for a chance to put the Tokyo Olympics firmly in her rearview mirror. Three years after she memorably pulled out of multiple finals to protect her mental health and safety — a decision that came with a backlash that still litters her social media feed — Biles headlines
Continue Reading AP National Writer Simone Biles is eager for a chance to put the Tokyo Olympics firmly in her rearview mirror. Three years after she memorably pulled out of multiple finals to protect her mental health and safety — a decision that came with a backlash that still litters her social media feed — Biles headlines
Continue Reading AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Naomi Osaka has played a match at Wimbledon for the first time in five years and played at the tournament for the first time in six. The former No. 1-ranked player has won four Grand Slam titles elsewhere but has never been a big fan of grass-court tennis.
Continue Reading Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin is reserving over $8 million in ads in the weeks leading up to the November election as she attempts to win the state’s open Senate seat. The ad buy is a sign of her fundraising strength as she attempts to win the party’s
Continue Reading QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say a roadside bomb explosion in Pakistan’s volatile Baluchistan province has killed a woman and two children. Police blamed “terrorists” for Monday’s attack. No one claimed responsibility but Baluch separatists often target security forces in the southwestern province, which has been the scene of a low-level insurgency by groups demanding
Continue Reading CINCINNATI (AP) — Police say five people have been shot, including three fatally, near the University of Cincinnati campus. Police say two people were taken into custody early Monday, including one of the wounded. Cincinnati police Capt. Mark Burns says multiple firearms were recovered at the scene. Earlier, the university’s public safety department had posted
Continue Reading Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden is launching a groundbreaking new law that allows grandparents to care for their grandchild and get paid. The Scandinavian country of 10 million people was the first in the world to introduce paid parental leave for fathers in addition to mothers 50 years ago. The new law came
Continue Reading AP Sports Writer Kim Ng made her mark as a trailblazer in the male-dominated world of Major League Baseball. In 2020, the Miami Marlins made her the first female general manager in the four major North American professional sports leagues. She kept the position for three seasons and the Marlins reached the playoffs her final
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — Actor Ian McKellen said Monday he is withdrawing from a U.K. tour of his latest play because he needs more time to recover after falling off the stage at a London theater last month. McKellen, 85, said his injuries “improve day by day.” “It’s with the greatest reluctance that I have accepted
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El Paso, TX( KVIA0TV)- El Paso Community College will hold a Completion Ceremony for its second U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) Cohort II Paramedic course at EPCC. This year, the Accelerated Paramedic and Advanced EMT courses will graduate 16. EPCC was the first site chosen to team with Fort Bliss to provide paramedic education to
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KMAX, KOVR, CNN By Richard Ramos, Brandon Downs Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — Several new California laws have gone into effect as of July 1, 2024, ranging from tenant security deposits being capped to hidden fees being banned and requiring bars to offer date rape drug testing kits. Here
Continue Reading KTVT By Steven Rosenbaum Click here for updates on this story CEDAR HILL, Texas (KTVT) — Officers from the Cedar Hill and Duncanville police departments exchanged gunshots Wednesday night with a suspect who led them on a chase. Just after 8 p.m., Cedar Hill officers started chasing a suspect who was driving on Joe Wilson
Continue Reading Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Ricans have been hit with a 4.6% increase in electricity rates increase through September. The increase is a blow to the 3.2 million people who struggle with chronic power outages as the U.S. territory’s grid keeps deteriorating. Starting Monday, the new rate for a customer using
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, extending the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss and all but ending prospects the former president could be
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday kept on hold efforts by Texas and Florida to limit how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users in a ruling that strongly defended the platforms’ free speech rights. Writing for the court, Justice Elena Kagan said
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday kept on hold efforts by Texas and Florida to limit how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users in a ruling that strongly defended the platforms’ free speech rights. Writing for the court, Justice Elena Kagan said
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LAS CRUCES, NM(KVIA-TV) – Sam Barlow & his True Blue Band will take the stage in July at the monthly Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society meeting. The public is invited to head to Alma d’Arte Charter High School in downtown Las Cruces for a live blues music performance on the third Sunday of the
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Originally Published: 01 JUL 24 10:34 ET By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that Donald Trump may claim immunity from criminal prosecution for some of the actions he took in the waning days of his presidency in a decision that will likely further delay a trial on the federal election
Continue Reading The Home Run Derby is altering its format. This year’s event, which takes place on July 15 at Arlington, Texas, limits the number of pitches each hitter can face in each round and changes the setup of its opening round. In the first round and the semifinals, each hitter will get either three minutes or
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court keeps on hold Florida and Texas laws seeking to limit how social media platforms regulate user content.
Continue Reading FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — England star Jude Bellingham is being investigated by UEFA over a potentially offensive gesture made during a European Championship win against Slovakia. UEFA said Monday it appointed a disciplinary inspector to look at “a potential violation of the basic rules of decent conduct.” Bellingham seemed to make a gesture with his
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has opened the door to new, broad challenges to regulations long after they take effect, the third blow in a week to federal agencies. The justices ruled 6-3 in favor of a truck stop in North Dakota that wants to sue over a regulation on debit card
Continue Reading AP Health Writer Summer means playgrounds, pools, bikes and being outside for kids. Pediatricians say it can also mean more potential for injuries like dehydration, sunburns and scrapes. They suggest keeping your child hydrated and avoiding prolonged sun exposure to keep heat illness at bay. Don’t leave kids unmonitored around pools or other bodies of
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CNN By Aleks Klossok, CNN Wimbledon, London (CNN) — For Carlos Alcaraz, age is just a number. The Spanish tennis prodigy is no stranger when it comes defying logic, expectations and time to rewrite the history books. The youngest year-end No. 1 in the history of men’s tennis at just 19. The youngest male player
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