LOUISVILLE, Ky (AP) — A second man has died following a weekend shooting near a Louisville, Kentucky, restaurant and bar in which several other people were injured, authorities said. Officers arrived at the scene in downtown Louisville around 3 a.m. Sunday and found one man dead and five people who had been wounded, Police Maj.
Continue ReadingBy Levan Reid Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — The Soccer Unity Project in Boston is taking advantage of the fact that soccer is the universal game. “Over the last 15 or 20 years, soccer has become the most expensive sport in the country of the four most popular sports,” the
Continue ReadingWBZ By Levan Reid Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — The Soccer Unity Project in Boston is taking advantage of the fact that soccer is the universal game. “Over the last 15 or 20 years, soccer has become the most expensive sport in the country of the four most popular sports,”
Continue ReadingWBZ By WBZ News Staff Click here for updates on this story FALL RIVER, Massachusetts (WBZ) — An 8-year-old Worcester girl recently surpassed a milestone as she continues her quest to visit every town and city hall in Massachusetts. Ciara Barber, who visited the WBZ Morning Mix last month, started her journey July 1 to
Continue ReadingBy WBZ News Staff Click here for updates on this story FALL RIVER, Massachusetts (WBZ) — An 8-year-old Worcester girl recently surpassed a milestone as she continues her quest to visit every town and city hall in Massachusetts. Ciara Barber, who visited the WBZ Morning Mix last month, started her journey July 1 to see
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By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Most cancer screenings don’t ultimately give someone extra time beyond their regular lifespan, according to a new review of clinical trials involving more than 2.1 million people who had six kinds of common tests for cancer. But experts say this doesn’t mean you should cancel that colonoscopy or mammogram
Continue ReadingBy JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — A scientific study published Monday projects that over half of Europe’s ski resorts will face a severe lack of snow if temperatures rise 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, while nearly all would be affected by an increase of 4 degrees — presenting challenges for the industry
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By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — Taking on three of the most remote and rugged long-distance trails of America would be a challenge for any hiker.Taking on three of the most remote and rugged long-distance trails of America would be a challenge for any hiker. But attempting to hike them with several young children in
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By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — A new study from Boston University’s CTE Center has discovered more than 60 cases of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, known as CTE, in athletes who were under the age of 30 at the time of their death. This is the largest study to look at the neurodegenerative disease in young
Continue ReadingBy YOUCEF BOUNAB Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Paris has one year to go before hosting the Paralympic Games and is faced with a significant challenge: the accessibility of its public transit. It only has one subway line totally accessible out of 16. The Paralympics start on Aug. 28, 2024, and the city is under
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of revelers have packed the streets of west London for the climax of the Notting Hill Carnival, one of the world’s biggest celebrations of Caribbean music and culture. Organizers say up to 2 million people are expected to attend the two=day festival billed as Europe’s largest street party. Launched
Continue ReadingJACK JEFFERY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The head of Sudan’s army has made a rare public speech in his first tour outside of the capital since the conflict erupted in mid-April. In the eastern coastal city of Port Sudan, Burhan said Tuesday a large military operation enabled him to leave the capital’s army headquarters.
Continue ReadingBy KITV Web Staff Click here for updates on this story MAUI, Hawaii (KITV) — Kamehameha Schools has decided to eliminate tuition and bus fees for the current academic year for Maui students spanning from preschool to 12th grade. This will be benefiting approximately 1,300 students. The tuition fees typically range from around $3,900 to
Continue ReadingBy KCTV Staff Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Kansas (KCTV) — Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church hosted a special occasion Sunday morning, participating in a mortgage burning ceremony. The Wyandotte County church congregation gathered to celebrate their 137th church anniversary as well as paying off their mortgage, seven years early. As
Continue ReadingBy Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN Washington (CNN) — It was a bittersweet birthday for one of the National Zoo’s giant pandas on Sunday as he celebrated his last one in the United States ahead of a return home to China. The 26-year-old bear, Tian Tian, along with two other pandas in the zoo, are slated
Continue ReadingBy RAYMOND J. CROWLEY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — On Aug. 28, 1963, AP reporter Raymond J. Crowley went to the National Mall and chronicled the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, which went on to become one of the most famous political rallies in U.S. history. Writing in the language and style used
Continue ReadingBy TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A medical rescue helicopter caught fire and broke apart shortly after takeoff Monday before crashing into an apartment complex near Fort Lauderdale, killing a paramedic captain on board and a resident on the ground, authorities said. Two others on board and two other people at
Continue ReadingKYW By Madeleine Wright Click here for updates on this story SHARON HILL, Pennsylvania (KYW) — It was exactly two years ago Sunday that an 8-year-old girl leaving a high school football game was mistakenly killed by police gunfire. The family of Fanta Bility is now creating a foundation in her honor. “She was a
Continue ReadingBy Madeleine Wright Click here for updates on this story SHARON HILL, Pennsylvania (KYW) — It was exactly two years ago Sunday that an 8-year-old girl leaving a high school football game was mistakenly killed by police gunfire. The family of Fanta Bility is now creating a foundation in her honor. “She was a bubbly
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Lifsey Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WANF) — A security guard is dead after walking up on some people breaking into cars in a Midtown parking garage early Monday morning. Atlanta Police say it happened around 2 a.m. at the 725 parking deck at Spring Street and 3rd Street. Investigators
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