By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Ons Jabeur is getting another shot at Elena Rybakina a year after losing to her in the Wimbledon final. It’s just the quarterfinals this time around but the Tunisian player has to go through the defending champion to have a chance of winning her first
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FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton City Council announced in a Monday press release that it appointed Courtney Doyle as its interim city administrator. The City stated the appointment occurred at a special session Friday, after Renee Tyler was fired from the position the same day. The City has not given a reason for Tyler’s termination. Tyler was
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of award-winning television producer Norman Lear, the creator of some of television’s most popular shows of his time, including “All in the Family,” “Sanford and Son” and “The Jeffersons.” Personal Birth date: July 27, 1922 Birth place: New Haven, Connecticut Birth name: Norman Milton
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The Biden administration asked a federal appeals court Monday to temporarily block a lower court’s order limiting executive branch officials’ discussions with social media companies about controversial online posts.
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Jennifer Lopez, singer, dancer and actress. Personal Birth date: July 24, 1969 Birth place: Bronx, New York Birth name: Jennifer Lynn Lopez Father: David Lopez, a computer specialist Mother: Guadalupe (Rodriguez) Lopez, a teacher Marriages: Ben Affleck (July 16, 2022 – present);
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By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Biden administration asked a federal appeals court Monday to temporarily block a lower court’s order limiting executive branch officials’ discussions with social media companies about controversial online posts. The request for an emergency stay was filed at the 5th U.S. District Court of Appeals shortly
Continue ReadingBy Dakin Andone, Zenebou Sylla, Jessica Xing and Danny Freeman, CNN (CNN) — One of the five people allegedly killed by a lone shooter in Philadelphia last week is believed to have been fatally shot almost two days before the others, according to police, raising questions about whether the second attack could have been prevented.
Continue Reading By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican Gov. Mike Parson has signed legislation to extend health care for new mothers and prohibit handheld phone use while driving. Parson last week signed almost all of the remaining bills passed by the GOP-led Legislature this year. Bills signed by the governor include expanded
Continue Reading By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic is a bit tired of not getting on Centre Court at Wimbledon until nearly 9 p.m. The waiting. The uncertainty. The rushing to try to finish matches by the 11 p.m. local curfew — or the annoyance at having to stop midway through
Continue Reading By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s Energy Minister says the catastrophic collapse of a dam in southern Ukraine has made Kyiv worried that Russia might stage an attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to foment panic and quell Ukrainian advances on the frontline. Herman Halushchenko said the destruction of the
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of retired baseball player Barry Bonds, holder of Major League Baseball’s all-time home run record. Personal Birth date: July 24, 1964 Birth place: Riverside, California Birth name: Barry Lamar Bonds Father: Bobby Bonds, former major league baseball player and coach Mother: Patricia (Howard) Bonds
Continue Reading By SONIA PÉREZ D. Associated Press GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — With tensions surrounding Guatemala’s June 25 election heightening, President Alejandro Giammattei has taken the unusual step of publishing an open letter saying he has no intention of staying in power beyond his term. Two weeks have passed since electoral officials identified two presidential candidates to
Continue Reading ISABELLA O’MALLEY, BRITTANY PETERSON and DREW COSTLEY Associated Press Schools in New Delhi had to close Monday after heavy monsoon rains battered the Indian capital. Landslides and flash floods killed at least 15 people over the last three days. Further north, the overflowing Beas River swept vehicles downstream as it flooded neighborhoods. In Japan, torrential
Continue Reading WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic’s white tennis shoes with the green “23” printed on the heel might have to be replaced soon. The seven-time Wimbledon champion has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and he could add to that total on Sunday if he wins three more matches at the All England Club. Djokovic
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Just five days after staging a short-lived rebellion, mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin ‘s commanders met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and pledged loyalty to the government, a senior government spokesman said Monday, the latest twist in a baffling episode that has raised questions about the power and influence both men wield.
Continue Reading By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Democrat Monica Tranel is seeking to challenge U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke in 2024 after losing a close contest last year to the former Trump administration Cabinet member. Tranel announced her bid on Monday for the Democratic nomination for the state’s western House district. The environmental
Continue Reading WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Wimbledon is staying out of the politics of handshakes. Elina Svitolina of Ukraine had urged tennis authorities to publicize that Ukrainians won’t be shaking hands with Russian and Belarusian players after matches — so that fans don’t boo because they think some players are being snubbed. “We’ve no intention of doing
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This Afternooon: Highs warm into the lower 90s with mostly sunny skies and winds out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. Tonight: Cooling to the upper 60s with partly cloudy skies. Winds remain out of the southwest at 4-8 mph. Extended: Conditions are looking mostly dry Tuesday, with the possibility of isolated showers or storms
Continue Reading By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge in Louisiana refused Monday to put a temporary hold on his own order limiting Biden administration officials contacts with social media companies. Biden administration attorneys had asked U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty in Monroe to stay his own order, which was issued last
Continue Reading By SAM MEDNICK and RENATA BRITO Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Spanish authorities say they have rescued 86 people from a boat near the Canary Islands that appeared to be from Senegal. The rescue Monday came after an aid group reported three boats from the African country missing with 300 people aboard. Spain’s Maritime
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