SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Former Major League Baseball pitcher Reyes Moronta has been killed in a motorcycle accident in the Dominican Republic, one of his former team’s said Monday. The 31-year-old Moronta played for the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Angels over six seasons. “We profoundly regret
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Congress has passed a proposal to require the federal government to purchase only flags that have been completely manufactured in the U.S. The U.S. imports millions of American flags from overseas, mostly from China. But the sponsors of the proposal said it’s time for American flags to originate in the country they represent.
Continue ReadingPIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) — Strong thunderstorms brought flash flooding to Dolly Parton’s Dollywood in east Tennessee. Park workers and the Pigeon Forge police and fire departments directed guests to safety on Sunday afternoon, and one minor injury was reported, park officials said in a statement. The amusement park said it was supporting guests whose
Continue ReadingSAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Jason Kelce went along to watch the U.S. women’s rugby sevens team at the Olympics in Paris and walked away as an honorary super fan. The recently retired Philadelphia Eagles center and his wife, Kylie, met with rugby’s social media celebrity Ilona Maher and the U.S. women’s sevens team after their
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged in the shooting death of Sonya Massey was kicked out of the Army for the first of two drunken driving convictions in which he had a weapon in his car, authorities said, but that didn’t stop multiple law enforcement agencies from giving him a
Continue ReadingHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Police are investigating why a man with a Pennsylvania address broke into a high voltage electrical vault in the basement of the Connecticut State Office Building and turned off circuit breakers. State troopers discovered the 43-year-old shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday after he activated an alarm. Both police and state officials
Continue ReadingAP National Writer PARIS (AP) — There’s a very notable difference about the Paris Olympics: the noise. From the judo mat to the swimming pool, the star-studded stands at gymnastics and every venue in between and beyond, the fans have returned to the Games in raucous fashion. The Paris Olympics are the first with spectators
Continue ReadingAssociated Press There have been days this summer when it just feels too hot to turn on the stove or oven. AP food writer Katie Workman suggests turning to some simple meals that don’t take any cooking at all. Granted, for some of them she suggests adding precooked items like rotisserie chicken. But mostly she’s
Continue ReadingWildfire smoke may be worse for brain health than other types of air pollution, according to new research linking it to an increased risk of dementia. The findings, reported Monday at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia, come as millions spent the weekend under air quality warnings from wildfires spewing smoke across the western
Continue ReadingSAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — The U.S. women’s water polo team was handed a rare loss at the Paris Olympics on Monday, falling 13-11 to Bea Ortiz and Spain in a rematch of the final at the Tokyo Games. The U.S. is going for its fourth consecutive gold medal. No team — men or women —
Continue ReadingWCCO, DOUG SELLE, CNN By Erin Hassanzadeh Click here for updates on this story MINOCQUA, Wisconsin (WCCO) — A scientist warns that the effects of climate change could ultimately drive Minnesota’s state bird out of the state entirely. Loons captivate our imaginations and steal our hearts, but they’re literally shrinking. Loon nesting season on Blue
Continue ReadingBy Erin Hassanzadeh Click here for updates on this story MINOCQUA, Wisconsin (WCCO) — A scientist warns that the effects of climate change could ultimately drive Minnesota’s state bird out of the state entirely. Loons captivate our imaginations and steal our hearts, but they’re literally shrinking. Loon nesting season on Blue Lake in Minocqua, Wisconsin
Continue ReadingAssociated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A judge dismissed a lawsuit by the Republican National Committee that sought to block Mississippi from counting absentee ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days after after it. U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola Jr. handed down his ruling Sunday, becoming the second federal
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge declined to appoint an outside monitor to oversee the finances and internal policies of the National Rifle Association. But he is barring the group’s former leader, Wayne LaPierre, from holding a paid position with the organization for a decade. The split decision from Judge Joel
Continue ReadingAP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators have approved a blood test for colon cancer, offering a new way of screening for a leading cause of cancer deaths. Medical manufacturer Guardant said Monday the Food and Drug Administration approved its Shield test for screening adults 45 and older. The approval is expected to
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN) — Al menos ocho personas fueron apuñaladas este lunes en la ciudad de Southport, en el norte de Inglaterra, y algunas de las víctimas fueron trasladadas a un hospital infantil, dijeron funcionarios. La policía de Merseyside dijo que recibió informes de un apuñalamiento y que se llamó a los servicios de emergencia
Continue ReadingAP Film Writer “Deadpool & Wolverine” had a better Sunday than anticipated. The comic book film earned $211 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, Disney said Monday. That’s $6 million more than was estimated on Sunday, putting “Deadpool & Wolverine” in a different league. It had already broken the record for an
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By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — An ancient Christian monastery in Gaza has been added to the List of World Heritage in Danger because of the ongoing conflict in the region. The move, taken in New Delhi by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which oversees the preservation of sites of historical importance and value around
Continue ReadingBy Joe Ruch Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — Near-record temperatures are expected to start the week in Denver. A first alert weather day has been issued for both Monday & Tuesday. Temperatures will be just shy of the 100-degree mark. However, these days will be the warmest of the week,
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — London’s Metropolitan Police say a former BBC presenter has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children. Huw Edwards was one of the BBC’s most prominent figures before he was suspended in July 2023 and later resigned for health reasons. Police say the charges relate to offenses that allegedly
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