By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Euro 2024 host Germany moved onto the quarterfinals of the tournament after beating Denmark 2-0 in a pulsating encounter at the BVB Stadion in Dortmund on Saturday. The game was delayed midway through the first half after lightning and driving rain forced the players off the pitch for around
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BIBICLAT, Philippines (AP) — Aaron Favila has been working for The Associated Press in the Philippines for 26 years, covering everything from politics to crime to sports to disasters to everyday people. He was at the Mud People Festival for the first time since 2016 when he made this extraordinary photo. Here’s what
Continue ReadingBy Jai Cunningham Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — An Oahu man said he got an unwelcome surprise in a fresh fish filet he bought at a Honolulu grocery store. Ju Jin Park told Island News he went to Whole Foods in Kakaako on Monday and bought a sablefish filet. He
Continue ReadingKANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — American midfielder Tyler Adams said receiving online racial abuse has become commonplace for players. Teammates Chris Richards and Folarin Balogun said they were targeted for racial abuse, and the U.S. Soccer Federation issued a statement after Thursday’s 2-1 loss to Panama in the Copa America saying it was “deeply disturbed.”
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By Max Darrow Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND (KPIX) — During a time when there is a lot of uncertainty about the future of Oakland, one local engineer has been trying to spread some civic pride in his hometown and across the rest of the Bay Area. Among all of the trash
Continue ReadingSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — More than 200 firefighters were battling a wildfire northeast of Phoenix that threatened scores of homes and has forced dozens of residents to evacuate. As of Saturday, no structures have been damaged as the wildfire traversed nearly 6 square miles (15 square kilometers) on the cusp of the Boulder Heights subdivision.
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By Amanda Hari Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Twenty years after same-sex marriage was legalized in San Francisco, one of the first couples to marry will be renewing their vows Friday night. It’s part of the World’s Largest Pride Flag celebration. “Illuminate” will once again use lasers to form
Continue ReadingBy Brandon Downs Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — A math error that was never corrected led to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors giving themselves a 36% raise in 2023, according to the 2023-2024 Sacramento County Grand Jury report released on Friday. In May 2023, CBS13 cited a report that
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sports leagues have 4.8 billion reasons to review how they distribute out-of-market broadcasts after the judgement against the NFL in the “Sunday Ticket” case in U.S. District Court. Christine Bartholomew, vice dean and professor in the University of Buffalo’s School of Law, says other leagues are going to
Continue ReadingBy Gio Insignares Click here for updates on this story COMPTON (KCAL, KCBS) — It’s been an emotionally draining day at Woodlawn Celestial Gardens. “This is crazy,” said owner Celestina Bishop. Bishop is once again dealing with vandals targeting headstones. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department arrived at the scene this evening to take note
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has beaten seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win a second consecutive title at the All England Club. Alcaraz’s 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) victory on Sunday was much easier than his five-set win against Djokovic in the 2023 final. The 21-year-old Alcaraz earned his fourth
Continue ReadingBy DeJanay Booth-Singleton Click here for updates on this story DETROIT (WWJ) — A Michigan woman who has been gambling at Detroit’s MGM Grand for over 20 years says the casino refused to pay out her $127,000 jackpot last year. Denise Ezell filed a lawsuit on Wednesday in the U.S. District Court Eastern District of
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By Adam Duxter Click here for updates on this story LAKEVILLE, Minnesota (WCCO) — A Lakeville family is at their wit’s end as police investigate a repeat crime that they say feels personal, as this year’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month comes to its conclusion. Family members say that their pride flag has been stolen from their
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By Erin Jones Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — A North Texas teenager is suing a downtown Dallas nightclub and its owner, alleging their negligence led to her sexual assault in a bathroom. Charla Aldous of Aldous Walker LLP said the incident at Club VIVO changed her client’s life forever. “To
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By Bo Evans Click here for updates on this story GRAPEVINE, Texas (KTVT) — Sixty years ago, a new toy was introduced to the world – G.I. Joe made his debut, and the term action figure was born. The rest, as they say, is history. Recently, a group of DFW G.I. Joe enthusiasts got together
Continue ReadingLA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The Bolivian general accused of leading a failed coup has been sent to a maximum-security prison as he faces charges of terrorism and starting an armed uprising. A handcuffed Gen. Juan José Zúñiga was escorted on Saturday by two guards to the vehicle that it will take him to the
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By Ricky Sayer Click here for updates on this story BUTLER, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A Butler Township couple says a man pulled a gun on them for verbally comforting his dog, which had been left alone inside a car. Township police told KDKA-TV they are in the early stages of an investigation into what happened.
Continue ReadingBy Joe Brandt Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — A Philadelphia woman was charged and accused of stealing COVID-19 relief funds meant for a city in South Florida — allegedly using the money to fund luxury purchases, money transfers to other people and a Brazilian Butt Lift cosmetic procedure. Ashley Stibbins-Parker,
Continue ReadingBy Jesse Zanger Click here for updates on this story LAKEWOOD, New Jersey (WCBS, WLNY) — A woman from Lakewood, New Jersey accused of drowning her young daughters in a bathtub did so for “religious purposes,” court documents revealed. Naomi Elkins was living in a basement apartment in a two-family home with her children, 1
Continue ReadingBy Ivan Taylor Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — A 16-year veteran with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department faces possible termination after an internal investigation revealed serious allegations. Police officer John Giga is accused of driving a police unit to go bar hopping, using racial slurs against a group of men,
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