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By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer TORONTO (AP) — Fifty pages into Percival Everett’s “Erasure” Cord Jefferson knew he wanted to adapt it into a movie script. Halfway through, he began to see Jeffrey Wright playing the book’s academic protagonist, Thelonious “Monk” Ellison. By the time he was finished, he knew he wanted to direct
Continue ReadingRICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The father of a Virginia student sexually assaulted in her high school bathroom has been pardoned for his actions while protesting the school’s handling of the case at a meeting two years ago. Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Sunday that he cleared Scott Smith of his disorderly conduct conviction. The
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Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Dieciséis estadios albergarán los partidos de una histórica Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026 que por primera vez se jugará en tres países en simultáneo y tendrá el formato de 48 participantes. La FIFA dio a conocer el año pasado la lista de las 16 ciudades anfitrionas que albergarán 80
Continue ReadingWBZ, KIM SHARP, CNN By Kristina Rex Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (WBZ) — A video posted to social media in Manchester’s first week of school prompted safety concern from hundreds of parents. The video shows kids riding the school bus home, and it appears so crowded that some kids
Continue ReadingBy Kristina Rex Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (WBZ) — A video posted to social media in Manchester’s first week of school prompted safety concern from hundreds of parents. The video shows kids riding the school bus home, and it appears so crowded that some kids are sitting in the
Continue ReadingBy MONIKA SCISLOWSKA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Vatican has beatified a Polish family of nine including children who were all executed for having sheltered Jews during World War II. It was an unprecedented move. Pope Francis declared the Ulma family martyrs for the Catholic faith last year. That paved the way for
Continue ReadingBy SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Sudanese activists and a medical group say at least 43 people have been killed in a drone attack on an open market south of the capital, Khartoum. They say more than 55 others were wounded in the attack Sunday and were transferred to Bashari University Hospital. The
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story STOCKTON, California (KOVR) — Shocking video shows a violent fight in a parking lot at Cesar Chavez High School on Thursday, Sept. 7 just after school let out for the day. One student was arrested and taken to San Joaquin County Juvenile Hall on Friday
Continue ReadingBy Laura Haefeli Click here for updates on this story DORCHESTER, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Clouds rolled in towards Savin Hill Beach in Boston Saturday, bringing booms of thunder and blasts of lightning. “I heard that bolt of lightning. It was so loud,” says neighbor Kenneth Osherow. The sound shocked neighbors who knew instantly the lightning
Continue ReadingWBZ By Laura Haefeli Click here for updates on this story DORCHESTER, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Clouds rolled in towards Savin Hill Beach in Boston Saturday, bringing booms of thunder and blasts of lightning. “I heard that bolt of lightning. It was so loud,” says neighbor Kenneth Osherow. The sound shocked neighbors who knew instantly the
Continue ReadingHELSINKI (AP) — A 25-year-old foreign student has been arrested in Norway on suspicion of espionage including illegal eavesdropping through various technical devices. The PST domestic security agency told Norwegian media that the man was charged in court on Sunday with espionage and intelligence operations against the Nordic country. The man was arrested on Friday.
Continue ReadingBy Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — American surfer Caroline Marks won her first world title on Saturday, defeating Olympic champion and five-time world champion Carissa Moore. On her way to the World Surf League final, the 21-year-old defeated fellow American Caitlin Simmers and Australia’s Tyler Wright before taking on Moore in the gold-medal match. There,
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Sarah Hughes has decided not to run for Congress, in a race for a Long Island seat where several other Democrats are also vying to unseat the Republican currently in office. Hughes, an ice skater who took the top spot in figure skating at the 2002 Winter Olympics,
Continue ReadingBy SAM METZ and RICK BOWMER Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — It’s lunchtime at the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District and a colony of sabethes cyaneus — also known as the paddle-legged beauty for its feathery appendages and iridescent coloring — find their way to Ella Branham. “They’re not very aggressive and
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By Andrew Carey, Niamh Kennedy and Yulia Kesaieva, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — The United States’ top general has warned Ukraine has just six weeks left before changing weather hampers its counteroffensive, even as Kyiv is signaling it could fight on into the winter. “There is still a reasonable amount of time, about 30 to 45
Continue Reading CNN By Andrew Carey, Niamh Kennedy and Yulia Kesaieva, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — The United States’ top general has warned Ukraine has just six weeks left before changing weather hampers its counteroffensive, even as Kyiv is signaling it could fight on into the winter. “There is still a reasonable amount of time, about 30 to
Continue ReadingBy JOSH BOAK and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press HANOI (AP) — President Joe Biden insisted Sunday that he is not trying to start a “cold war” with China as he made his first visit to Vietnam, saying his goal is to provide stability around the world by building U.S. ties with Vietnam and other Asian
Continue ReadingBy Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Coco Gauff’s US Open triumph has made headlines around the world, with celebrities and US President Joe Biden among those congratulating the 19-year-old on her momentous success. But while Gauff was impressing fans on Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday, there was another American teenager celebrating a title win in
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — IndyCar will hold an all-star race next year at the Thermal Club in Southern California, with $1 million guaranteed to the winner of the made-for-TV exhibition. The $1 Million Challenge will be held on March 24 and air on NBC, with practice and qualifying
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — IndyCar will hold an all-star race next year at the Thermal Club in Southern California, with $1 million guaranteed to the winner of the made-for-TV exhibition. The $1 Million Challenge will be held on March 24 and air on NBC, with practice and qualifying
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