National News
3 days ago in National
El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South
An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.
4 days ago in National
Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals
The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.
4 days ago in National
Oil prices rise, and stocks fall worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’
Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are falling worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.
4 days ago in National
Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race
Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn't resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race following an allegation of sexual assault. But the succession battle to take his place was already underway Tuesday.
5 days ago in National
Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation
A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party into turmoil.
1 week ago in National
Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal
A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.
Sports
2 days ago in Sports
Wimbledon defeat makes Djokovic realize he’s ‘blessed and cursed’ by the success of his career
Novak Djokovic didn't dwell on Centre Court after getting dominated by Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals.
2 days ago in Sports
Kylian Mbappé scores his 8th World Cup goal before leaving game with a ‘slight’ ankle injury
Kylian Mbappé shook off a missed penalty kick to score his eighth goal of this year's World Cup, helping France beat Morocco 2-0 and reach the semifinals for the third time in a row.
2 days ago in Sports
It’s Fery vs. Zverev and Sinner vs. Djokovic in the Wimbledon semifinals
British wild card Arthur Fery is facing French Open champion Alexander Zverev in the opening men's semifinal at Wimbledon on Friday.
3 days ago in Sports
‘Ferytale’ rolls on at Wimbledon as British wild card Fery reaches semifinals after meeting queen
The 23-year-old British player Arthur Fery, who needed a wild-card invitation to enter the Wimbledon tournament, beat ninth-seeded Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0 on Centre Court in front of roaring home fans and a Royal Box contingent that included Britain's Queen Camilla on Wednesday.
4 days ago in Sports, Trending
World Cup quarterfinals: It’s Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that’s not unusual
More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it's now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South America. Again. As always.
4 days ago in Sports
Justin Verlander plans to retire after this season, capping a career with 3 Cy Young Awards
Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year. The three-time Cy Young Award winner, two-time World Series champion and 2011 AL MVP will retire after this season with the Detroit Tigers.
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Music News
3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Muni stages regional premiere of ‘The Prince of Egypt’
Assistant director Elijah Sadler said audiences familiar with the movie will recognize many of its iconic songs and moments, while newcomers can expect a powerful theatrical experience.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" enchanted succeeding generations with its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.