Analysis by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — ABC was struggling to find hits in 2004 when the network introduced two of them: “Desperate Housewives,” a new take on a primetime soap opera; and “Lost,” a sci-fi-tinged mystery that fast became a fan sensation, from its cryptic numbers to what really happened to that crashed plane
Continue ReadingAP National Writer Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics with a few of her friends. Biles and 2020 Olympians Sunisa Lee, Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles are also part of the U.S. team that is heavily favored to win gold at the Paris Games. They are joined by 16-year-old newcomer Hezly Rivera, who
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By KTBS Web Staff Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — One man’s selflessness turned into his final moments just days before his 21st birthday. Charles Tramell, III, died in 2022 due to a drunk driver. While helping a friend change a tire on a Texas highway, he was struck and
Continue ReadingAP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Naomi Osaka has played a match at Wimbledon for the first time in five years and played at the tournament for the first time in six. The former No. 1-ranked player has won four Grand Slam titles elsewhere but has never been a big fan of grass-court tennis.
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A 19-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries early Sunday in an east Jefferson City shooting.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The sister of Sen. Bob Menendez has come to her brother’s defense as the first witness called by his lawyers in the bribery case against him and two New Jersey businessmen. Caridad Gonzalez testified Monday, three days after prosecutors rested. She called it a “Cuban thing” to store cash
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By KTBS Staff Click here for updates on this story NATCHITOCHES, Louisiana (KTBS) — There was a happy ending to a search and rescue early Sunday morning in Natchitoches Parish after a teenager was reported missing in the woods for several hours was found safe. Family members contacted the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office Saturday evening
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By Ellie Nakamoto-White Click here for updates on this story NEW BERLIN, Wisconsin (WDJT) — It’s no secret that Wisconsin loves its beer. You’ve probably heard the age-old question — which is best? Can, bottle, or glass? For Michael Smith, a self-proclaimed “craft beer guy,” the answer can be found in the basement of his
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By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Renauld White, an actor and trailblazing model whose career spanned decades, had died, according to his modeling agency. He was 80. “We were so honored to have represented Renauld at Bella Agency New York over the past 10 years. He will be truly missed in the fashion world but
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By Jo Shelley and Mike Schwartz, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — As thousands of men hurried towards the main square in Jerusalem’s ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Mea Shearim on Sunday for a protest, they passed signs declaring “war” on a contentious order from Israel’s highest court. The Supreme Court ruling on June 25 said the Israeli government
Continue ReadingBy Sara Powers Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — A Detroit-area couple received stab wounds during a struggle that ensued after a woman fought to free herself after a man strangled her, police said. At 4 p.m. on Sunday, officers responded to the 21000 block of Wyoming St. in Royal
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BERLIN (AP) — After France’s far-right National Rally surged into the lead in the first round of legislative elections, some European neighbors are warily eyeing the latest country on the continent to veer to the right. The French result comes after the European Parliament elections last month strengthened hard-right parties overall, though their
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By Luke Laster Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — Have you ever been skydiving? How about more than once? Could you fathom doing it a thousand times? One 85-year-old woman from Cadillac is more than halfway there. “In my mind, it’s just I’m gonna jump, I’m gonna jump. It’s coming
Continue ReadingBy Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Painted lady butterflies venture far and wide with their impressive migratory patterns that stretch for thousands of miles — but they often travel across land, so they can stop to rest. Scientists have now found evidence that a group of the winged travelers flew over 2,600 miles (about 4,200 kilometers) across
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By Brittany Whitehead Click here for updates on this story SPARTANBURG, South Carolina (WLOS) — A convicted sex offender who moved several times and failed to register his place of residence since 2016, having eluded authorities in North Caroline and South Carolina, was located and arrested in Spartanburg County, S.C., on Friday. After the Spartanburg
Continue ReadingHOXIE, Kan. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the crash of a vintage biplane in northwestern Kansas that killed two Colorado residents. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the 1934 WACO YKC single-engine biplane crashed into a field around 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of Hoxie in Sheridan County around 6:10 p.m. Sunday. The Patrol identified the
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By Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — Shares of online pet products retailer Chewy went on a wild ride Monday after Keith Gill, the influential meme stock trader also known as ”Roaring Kitty,” revealed a large stake in the company. On Monday, Gill said in a Securities and Exchange filing that he purchased about
Continue ReadingUNION CITY, Pa. (AP) — A man was killed when some fireworks exploded at his Pennsylvania home. State police say 55-year-old Union City resident Michael Cross was working in his garage when the blast occurred Sunday. Neighbors helped get Cross away from the flames, but he was pronounced dead at a hospital a short time
Continue ReadingAP National Writer World Athletics leader Sebastian Coe visited Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv over the weekend. He reiterated his sport’s support for the war-torn country and invited Zelenskyy to the track meet at the Paris Olympics. The track and field federation has taken as strong a stance as any Olympic sport regarding Russia’s
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — People with concealed carry permits can possess firearms on West Virginia public college and university campuses under a state law that debuted Monday. Institutions of higher learning can implement exceptions to the law, which bans the open carry of a firearm on campus. Schools are permitted to regulate firearms
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