97 injury crashes reported statewide since start of holiday weekend
Nearly 100 injury crashes have been reported statewide this holiday weekend.
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Possible shark attacks prompt heightened patrols at New York’s Long Island beaches
NEW YORK (AP) — Two swimmers were apparently attacked by sharks off the shores of Long Island on Tuesday, a day after two others reported being attacked while enjoying the water at popular New York beaches. At least one beach delayed opening to holiday revelers Tuesday, after officials said drones spotted some 50 sand sharks
Continue Reading As Israel winds down West Bank offensive, rockets from Gaza raise risk of fighting on new front
By MAJDI MOHAMMED and IMAD ISSEID Associated Press JENIN, West Bank (AP) — The Israeli military began withdrawing troops from a militant stronghold in the occupied West Bank late Tuesday, security officials said, winding down an intense two-day operation that killed at least 13 Palestinians, drove thousands from their homes and left a wide swath
Continue Reading 4 people, including a baby, died crossing the Rio Grande into Texas over the holiday weekend
EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — An official says an infant was among four people who died while crossing the Rio Grande in the Texas border city of Eagle Pass in a 48-hour period over the Fourth of July weekend. Texas Department of Public Safety Lt. Chris Olivarez said on Twitter on Monday that DPS’ Tactical
Continue Reading1 dead, 4 others injured during fireworks preparation at event venue in northeastern Texas, police say
By Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — One person was killed and four others were injured after a fireworks explosion at an event venue in northeastern Texas, police said Tuesday. Authorities responded to a “major fire” incident around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Firehouse 9 Farm venue in the city of Gilmer, according to a news
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Kepler drives in four to back Maeda’s strong start in Twins’ 9-3 win over Royals
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Max Kepler had four RBIs, including a three-run homer, while Kenta Maeda continued his strong comeback from the injured list for the Minnesota Twins in a 9-3 win against the Kansas City Royals. Donovan Solano and Byron Buxton added back-to-back homers for Minnesota, which has won four
Continue Reading Far-right figure ends divisive crowdfunding for police officer who shot boy, triggering riots
PARIS (AP) — A French far-right figure behind a divisive, and hugely successful, crowdfunding campaign for the family of a police officer jailed in the killing of a 17-year-old that triggered riots around France announced on Tuesday that he’s closing the account which topped more than 1.5 million euros. Criticism, and plans for lawsuits, have
Continue ReadingA man swimming at a Long Island beach was bitten, possibly by a shark, police say
By Nic F. Anderson and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — A man swimming in chest-deep water at a Long Island, New York, beach was bitten Tuesday afternoon by what authorities believe was a shark. The 47-year-old suffered multiple lacerations to his right knee in the incident, the Quogue Village Police Department said in a news
Continue Reading Marlins center fielder Davis is carted off the field with bruised right knee
Marlins center fielder Jonathan Davis was carted off the field after bruising his right knee during Miami’s win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Davis dived as he attempted to catch Tommy Edman’s deep drive with one out in the fifth inning. He briefly had the ball in his glove but lost possession as he rolled
Continue Reading Judge limits Biden administration in working with social media companies
By JIM SALTER Associated Press A judge on Tuesday prohibited several federal agencies and officials of the Biden administration from working with social media companies about “protected speech,” a decision called “a blow to censorship” by one of the Republican officials whose lawsuit prompted the ruling. U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty of Louisiana granted the
Continue Reading Judge limits Biden administration in working with social media companies
By JIM SALTER Associated Press A judge on Tuesday prohibited several federal agencies and officials of the Biden administration from working with social media companies about “protected speech,” a decision called “a blow to censorship” by one of the Republican officials whose lawsuit prompted the ruling. U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty of Louisiana granted the
Continue Reading Five dead in Philadelphia shooting that’s nation’s worst violence around July 4
By TASSANEE VEJPONGSA and RON TODT Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A 40-year-old killed one man in a house before fatally shooting four others on the streets of a Philadelphia neighborhood, then surrendering to police officers after being cornered in an alley with an assault rifle, a pistol, extra magazines, a police scanner and a
Continue Reading Plan to demolish house where 4 University of Idaho students were slain prompts objections
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Objections have been raised to demolishing the house where four University of Idaho students were killed last year, with members of three of the victims’ families signaling it should be preserved until after the trial of the man charged in the deaths. Shanon Gray, an attorney for the family of Kaylee
Continue Reading Highland Park residents walk parade route where 7 were killed in Fourth of July shooting
By CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press/Report for America HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — One year after a shooter terrorized July Fourth paradegoers in Highland Park, community members gathered Tuesday to honor the seven people who were killed, commemorate the day and reclaim the space to move forward. The city hosted a series of events aimed at
Continue ReadingJuly Fourth and Fifth have the most mass shootings of any days of the year
By Alex Leeds Matthews and Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Mass shootings, like the ones that occurred Monday in Philadelphia and Fort Worth, Texas – and over the weekend in Baltimore — are not uncommon around the Fourth of July. The holiday has accounted for the most mass shootings of any other days of the
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Injunction blocks Biden administration from working with social media firms about ‘protected speech’
By JIM SALTER Associated Press A judge on Tuesday prohibited several federal agencies and officials of the Biden administration from working with social media companies about “protected speech,” a decision called “a blow to censorship” by one of the Republican officials whose lawsuit prompted the ruling. U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty of Louisiana granted the
Continue Reading Revelers across the US brave heat and heavy downpours to celebrate Fourth of July
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Revelers across the nation braved heat and heavy downpours to take part in Fourth of July activities Tuesday, celebrating the nation’s founding with parades, fireworks and hot dog eating contests at a time of lingering political divisions. In Boston, revelers dodged raindrops to nab a coveted space
Continue Reading Injunction blocks Biden administration from working with social media firms about ‘protected speech’
By JIM SALTER Associated Press A judge on Tuesday prohibited several federal agencies and officials of the Biden administration from working with social media companies about “protected speech,” a decision called “a blow to censorship” by one of the Republican officials whose lawsuit prompted the ruling. U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty of Louisiana granted the
Continue Reading Sánchez, Cooper power Marlins to 15-2 rout over Cardinals
MIAMI (AP) — Jesús Sánchez homered, singled twice and had four RBIs and the Miami Marlins beat St. Louis 15-2 in another short outing by Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright. Jorge Soler and Joey Wendle each doubled twice while Garrett Cooper also went deep and had two singles for the Marlins, who finished with a season
Continue Reading Mexico soccer federation condemns weekend stabbing
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican Soccer Federation has issued a statement condemning violence among fans, after one Mexico fan stabbed another at a Sunday match. The violence came at a stadium in Santa Clara, California, where Mexico’s national team lost 1-0 to Qatar. Video of the attack showed several Mexico fans scuffling in the
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