MIAMI (AP) — A tropical storm warning has been issued for a stretch of the Southeast seacoast from a disturbance forecasters say is likely to become a tropical storm in coming hours. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center said Sunday night that the storm system has been moving erratically off the Carolinas and is likely to
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CNN By Kristen Holmes, John Miller, Kate Sullivan, Evan Perez and Jeremy Herb, CNN West Palm Beach, Florida (CNN) — The FBI is investigating what it said is an apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump at his Florida golf club Sunday, the second time in two months there’s been an apparent attempt on the former
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — It’s noisy, smelly, shy — and New Zealand’s bird of the year. The hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, won the country’s fiercely fought avian election on Monday, offering hope to supporters of the endangered bird that recognition from its victory might prompt a revival of the species. It followed
Continue ReadingDALLAS (AP) — Police in Dallas say four people are dead after a vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic on an interstate and collided with two other vehicles. Dallas police spokesperson Michael Dennis says the multi-vehicle accident happened Saturday afternoon on Interstate 45 in southeast Dallas. A preliminary investigation determined a vehicle was northbound on I-45
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The White Sox won back-to-back games for the first time in nearly three months, beating the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Sunday behind home runs from Gavin Sheets and Bryan Ramos to end a streak of 20 consecutive series losses. A day after scoring in the ninth to win 7-6 and
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Gardner Minshew and the Raiders brushed aside years of frustration and criticism with a memorable performance on a splendid afternoon for underdogs. Minshew led three scoring drives in the fourth quarter, Daniel Carlson kicked a go-ahead 38-yard field goal with 27 seconds left and Las Vegas rallied to beat the
Continue ReadingAP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The struggles Sam Darnold endured through his first five years in the NFL relegated him to backup duty last season with San Francisco, yet another prospect failing to perform like a premium draft pick. He’s been quickly regaining his status in Minnesota. Darnold passed for 268 yards and
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Justin Herbert averaged more than 40 pass attempts per game over his first four years in the league. He’s attempted just 46 total in his first two games under new coach Jim Harbaugh. And that’s just fine with the Los Angeles Chargers star quarterback. The Chargers are off
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CNN By Kristen Holmes, John Miller, Kate Sullivan, Evan Perez and Jeremy Herb, CNN West Palm Beach, Florida (CNN) — The FBI is investigating what it said is an apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump at his Florida golf club Sunday, the second time in two months there’s been an apparent attempt on the former
Continue ReadingMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota woman who was involved in a brawl in Minneapolis jumped in an SUV and drove through the crowd, killing a 16-year-old girl. Five other people were also injured. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara says the 22-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of murder shortly after the crash early Saturday. He
Continue ReadingMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was forced out of the game in the third quarter of their 23-17 victory over San Francisco on Sunday with a bruised right quadriceps, leaving him with significant soreness but guarded optimism about playing next week. Jefferson was blocking on the play late in the third
Continue ReadingEAST GREENVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in suburban Philadelphia say they are investigating the death of a man who officials allege had charged at police officers with a weapon before he was shot and killed by an officer. The Montgomery County district attorney’s office said East Greenville police responded after an 18-year-old reported a physical
Continue ReadingThe man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students has been booked into jail in Boise after a court moved his trial. Ada County records show Bryan Kohberger is jailed in the state capital, where his trial will be held. Kohnerger’s defense attorneys argued that media coverage and strong emotions in Moscow, Idaho,
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Taylor Swift capped a headline-grabbing week that included her endorsement of Kamala Harris for president and seven trophies from the MTV Video Music Awards by showing up at Arrowhead Stadium to watch the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Swift arrived about 90 minutes before kickoff to see
Continue ReadingBy Mariya Knight and Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — At least 274 inmates have escaped from a prison in Nigeria’s Borno state following heavy flooding, the Nigerian Correctional Service said, as aid agencies reported more than 1,000 people had died across western and central Africa. Initially, 281 inmates escaped while they were being transferred to “a safe and
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Boston Red Sox radio broadcaster Joe Castiglione is retiring at the end of the season, his 42nd calling the team’s games. The 77-year-old made the announcement on the WEEI broadcast as the Red Sox batted in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees. Castiglione will remain with the team in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump was the target of what the FBI said “appears to be an attempted assassination” at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, just nine weeks after the Republican presidential nominee survived another attempt on his life. The former president said he was
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold strong-armed his former team in his home debut for the Minnesota Vikings — with a 97-yard touchdown pass to superstar Justin Jefferson. The San Francisco 49ers weren’t surprised by his success in the 23-17 victory by the Vikings on Sunday, but they sure were kicking themselves for
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Holmes, John Miller, Kate Sullivan, Evan Perez and Jeremy Herb, CNN West Palm Beach, Florida (CNN) — The FBI is investigating what it said is an apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump at his Florida golf club Sunday, the second time in two months there’s been an apparent attempt on the former president’s
Continue ReadingBy Sam Fossum, CNN (CNN) — The North American Aerospace Defense command intercepted Russian military aircraft flying near Alaska four times over the last week in what appears to be an uptick in activity amid tensions between the US and Russia. On all four occasions the aircraft remained in international airspace in Alaska’s Air Defense
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