AP Sports Writer Tadej Pogacar had no need to attack on the final stage of the Tour de France. Defending a lead of over five minutes in Sunday’s time trial, he was set to comfortably win the race for the third time anyway. But he couldn’t resist another attack. With main rival Jonas Vingegaard unable
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Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about the incumbent’s fitness for office. The unprecedented announcement, delivered less than four months before the election, immediately upended a
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By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — A certain nonchalance has marked Tadej Pogačar’s ruthless overall victory at this year’s Tour de France, a race he has dominated from start to finish, accomplishing feats not achieved for more than a quarter of century. The 26-year-old became the first rider since Marco Pantani in 1998 to achieve
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By Whitney Wild, CNN (CNN) — United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee on Monday that her agency “failed” its mission during the attempted assassination of Donald Trump earlier this month. “The Secret Service’s solemn mission is to protect our nation’s leaders. On July 13th, we
Continue Reading By Michael Williams, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him on Sunday. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” Biden wrote in a letter posted to his official account on X. “And while it has been my
Continue ReadingAP Golf Writer TROON, Scotland (AP) — Xander Schauffele went from the most nerve-wracking putt of his career to the coolest walk toward an 18th green he ever imagined. He won a nail-biter at the PGA Championship in May. He delivered a masterpiece Sunday in the British Open. Two different finishes, two different feelings. One
Continue ReadingBy John Dias, Derick Waller, Kristie Keleshian, Mark Prussin Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WJZ) — A New York City family is in shock after four of their loved ones, including two children, were found dead inside their home. Police took a 24-year-old man into custody after he allegedly
Continue Reading By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Little over two months ago, Xander Schauffele was regarded as one of the most talented golfers to never win one of the sport’s biggest prizes. On Sunday, the American clinched the Open Championship to claim the second major of his career. The world No. 3 tore away from a
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By Amy Kawata, Andrew Adeolu Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — Jayden Friedman might be one of the youngest charitable community members in Baltimore County. At 11 years old, he’s been on a mission for over 4 years to give back to the community. Friedman hosted his first flea market
Continue ReadingDALLAS (AP) — The leader of an historic church in downtown Dallas nearly destroyed by a fire says church officials plan to rebuild the iconic structure. First Baptist Dallas senior Pastor Robert Jeffress said during a service Sunday at the downtown convention center that they plan to rebuild the sanctuary. Jeffress said insurance will cover
Continue ReadingBy Steve Maugeri Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — As the Miami Dolphins’ newest wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. gets ready for his first training camp, he still squeezes in time for his annual youth football camp. This was the first football camp Soupaimy Giaies had ever attended. “Never been
Continue ReadingPHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man convicted of helping two other men escape prison while he was in custody for a fatal brawl among soccer fans in Philadelphia has been sentenced in both cases. Court documents indicate 36-year-old Jose Flores-Huerta was sentenced Thursday to 11 1/2 months to 23 months for aiding the May 2023 escape
Continue ReadingOpinion by Rachel Greszler (CNN) — Across the United States, about half of all states raised their minimum wages in 2024. Most of those increases went into effect on January 1, while minimum wage hikes also went into effect in Nevada, Oregon, the District of Columbia and various localities on July 1. But the mandated pay increases aren’t
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By Katie Houlis Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has sickened at least seven people in New York. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating over two dozen reported illnesses across 12 states. As of Friday, 28 people have
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Greenland police say they have apprehended veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson on an international arrest warrant issued by Japan. Watson, a 73-year-old Canadian-American citizen, is a former head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society known for high-seas confrontations with whaling vessels. A police statement said he was arrested Sunday
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Richard Simmons’ former staff members have shared what would end up being the late fitness guru’s final social media post. In a message posted to Simmons’ X account from “Richard’s staff,” it was stated that Simmons often planned his posts ahead of time. “As you know, on the weekends,
Continue ReadingBy Patrick Damp Click here for updates on this story UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — One Penn State graduate is paying tribute to the iconic Beaver Stadium in a truly unique way. Garret Gourley’s 3D model was built entirely out of LEGOs and he dedicated nearly 100 hours to building the replica of the home
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By Madeleine Wright, Casey Kuhn Click here for updates on this story DARBY BOROUGH, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Two Delaware County police officers are being recognized for their heroism. They saved a man’s life after he was seriously hurt in a landscaping accident. Darby police officers Terrell Lee and Shain McCaughey rushed to the scene after
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 15 people including women and children overnight in Gaza. That’s according to hospital officials and a body count by an Associated Press journalist on Sunday. The latest strikes occurred as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to leave Monday for the
Continue ReadingMIAMI (AP) — Police say a man stabbed a woman inside Miami International Airport. It happened outside the secure area, on the fourth floor of Terminal J. Miami-Dade Police Det. Angel Rodriguez says the man also tried to throw the woman over a railing before she was able to get away. Officers soon arrested the
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