By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jimmie Johnson was ready to start the first Indianapolis 500 of his career. He was the biggest celebrity at the track on Sunday. He had friends and former crew members from his old NASCAR team on hand to support him. Johnson gave big hugs to his
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By Devan Cole and Jasmine Wright, CNN Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois said Sunday that he’s open to supporting a federal ban on AR-15 rifles, saying his position on the issue has changed in the wake of a mass shooting at a Texas elementary school last week that left 19 children and two teachers
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By Devan Cole and Jasmine Wright, CNN Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois said Sunday that he’s open to supporting a federal ban on AR-15 rifles, saying his position on the issue has changed in the wake of a mass shooting at a Texas elementary school last week that left 19 children and two teachers
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — Two-time European Cup winner Nottingham Forest is back in the top flight of English soccer for the first time since 1999. Forest beat Huddersfield 1-0 in the Championship playoff final to secure its place in the English Premier League next season. Forest won with an own-goal by Huddersfield defender Levi Colwill just
Continue Reading By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said he may suspend his protest during the national anthem in recognition of Memorial Day. Kapler said Friday he would refuse to take the field for the national anthem in a protest over the nation’s political direction following last week’s
Continue Reading By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — It’s been quite a visit to Paris for 18-year-old American Coco Gauff. She celebrated graduating from high school and now is into the French Open quarterfinals for the second consecutive year. Gauff took control of a tight opening set against No. 31 seed Elise Mertens of
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By Paula Reid, CNN The Justice Department announced Sunday it will conduct a review of the law enforcement response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, that left 19 children and two teachers dead. “At the request of Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin, the U.S. Department of Justice will conduct a Critical
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By Ben Church, CNN Sergio Pérez produced a brilliant drive as Red Bull capitalized on a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday. The Mexican driver started the race third but leapfrogged the leaders during an action-packed race. While Pérez won the sport’s showpiece for the first time, his teammate Max Verstappen finished third with Ferrari’s
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Marcelo Medeiros, Marcia Reverdosa, Michelle Velez and Amy Woodyatt, CNN Residents in Brazil’s northeastern state of Pernambuco were bracing for more days of heavy rain after at least 91 people were killed as downpours triggered floods and landslides, according to the Civil Defense. A further 26 people are still reported missing, said the Civil Defense
Continue Reading CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have placed left-hander Wade Miley on the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder strain. Miley also missed the start of the season with left elbow inflammation. He is 1-0 with a 3.38 ERA in three starts in his first season with Chicago. The 35-year-old Miley hasn’t pitched since
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — Sergio “Checo” Pérez, piloto mexicano de la escuderÃa Red Bull, se llevó este domingo el Gran Premio de Mónaco, con lo cual se mete directo en la pelea por el campeonato de Fórmula 1. El mexicano hizo una gran carrera de principio a fin, en un circuito que fue muy complicado
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By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — When organizers earlier this year settled on a summer opening for a new women’s health clinic in Wyoming, they felt upbeat about their plans even as they knew they would face opposition to what will be the only such clinic to offer abortions in the state.
Continue Reading By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer MONACO (AP) — Red Bull driver Sergio Perez held on to win Sunday’s rain-marred and chaotic Monaco Grand Prix. A calamitous Ferrari call cost Charles Leclerc a shot at winning his home race and also allowed world champion Max Verstappen to extend his overall lead. Leclerc finished fourth
Continue Reading TORONTO (AP) — Veteran Maple Leafs forward Jason Spezza announced his retirement Sunday after a 19-season NHL career. The 38-year-old is moving into the Maple Leafs’ front office as a special assistant to GM Kyle Dubas. Taken second overall by Ottawa in the 2001 draft, Spezza spent his first 11 seasons with the Ottawa Senators
Continue ReadingBy Nick Sloan Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Tarey Johnson was fatally shot last August at the age of 28. Johnson’s homicide case remains unsolved. On Saturday, his family and friends put on a neighborhood clean-up and block party they said was focused on building connections. “Tarey Johnson
Continue ReadingBy Betsy Webster Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — While some people are celebrating Memorial Day weekend with cookouts, others are taking time to reflect on the holiday’s intended purpose: to honor service members who died in military service to the nation. It is a fitting time for the
Continue ReadingBy Jiani Navarro Click here for updates on this story SPANISH FORT, Alabama (WALA) — As we remember our military servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, Boy Scouts of Alabama made sure to honor the lives lost at the Alabama state veterans memorial cemetery in Spanish Fort. “Freedom is not free, they served
Continue ReadingBy WALA Staff Click here for updates on this story FAIRHOPE, Alabama (WALA) — People in Fairhope had a unique opportunity to come out and heal on Saturday. The McCants Family Foundation sponsored a Healing Corner. Childrens’ activities were available along with local vendors and food trucks. The goal of the event was to help
Continue Reading By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti had told Thibaut Courtois that he would take him to the Champions League final, then he would have to win it. The goalkeeper did just that, with amazing save after amazing save to help the Spanish club win its record-extending 14th
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By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business “Top Gun: Maverick” felt the need for speed at the box office this weekend. The sequel to the 1986 blockbuster, which has Tom Cruise reprise his most iconic role of Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, made an estimated $124 million domestically for its three day opening weekend, according to Paramount. That not
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