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Gabby Douglas falters, Simone Biles shines at Olympic qualifying event
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas hoped to use the U.S. Classic, a key Olympic qualifying event, on Saturday as a springboard to secure her spot in the team heading to Paris this summer.However, the 2012 Olympic all-around and team champion struggled on the uneven bars – falling twice – before she withdrew from the rest of the remaining events. The withdrawal means the 28-year-old will fail to qualify for the all-around at the U.S. Championships set to begin May 30.Douglas, who had taken time away from the sport, returned to training last year hoping to make the squad for...
'Stop the Steal' flag at Supreme Court Justice Alito's home raises concerns
The lie that President Joe Biden stole the 2020 presidential election, which led to the violent January 6 insurrection, is alive and well. This week, we learned that a "Stop the Steal" flag was flying at the home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito in January of 2021. The New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor joined Laura Barrón-López to discuss.
Stefanik, Fox News anchor spar over New York Times report questioning her support of Trump
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) on Sunday pushed back against “Fox News Sunday” anchor Shannon Bream for referencing a report that questioned her past support of former President Trump as her name continues to be floated as his potential vice-presidential pick. In a conversation Sunday about Trump’s shortlist for vice president, Bream referenced a New York…
Stefanik rebukes Biden, praises Trump in address to Israeli parliament
Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, the highest-ranking Republican woman in the House, rebuked President Biden and praised former President Trump over U.S. military support for Israel in an address to its parliament on Sunday. "There is no excuse for an American president to block aid to Israel — aid that was duly passed by the Congress, or to ease sanctions on Iran, paying a $6 billion ransom to the world's leading state sponsor of terror, or to dither and hide while our friends fight for their lives," The New York congresswoman and House GOP conference chairwoman said.Earlier this month,...
Hundreds of thousands without power in Houston days after deadly wind storm
Hundreds of thousands of homes, businesses and schools across Houston are without power days after a deadly wind storm tore through the region. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson has the details as crews race to restore electricity amid scorching temperatures.
Man charged with punching actor Steve Buscemi is held on $50,000 bond
NEW YORK (AP) — The man charged with assaulting actor Steve Buscemi on a Midtown street has been held in jail on bond in New York, prosecutors said. Police have said the 66-year-old actor — known for his roles in “Boardwalk Empire,” and “Fargo,” among other performances — was walking in Manhattan on May 8 when a stranger punched him in the face. Police arrested a man Friday in connection with the assault, three days after having released a photo of the suspect.
Shohei Ohtani delivers a walk-off single in the 10th inning of the Dodgers’ 3-2 win over Cincinnati
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani delivered his second major league walk-off hit Sunday, a two-out single in the 10th inning that sent the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Andy Pages hit an early two-run homer for the Dodgers, who have won 20...
Travis Kelce Cheekily Reveals How He's Changed Over the Past Year
Watch: Travis Kelce Reveals How He’s Changed With Life in the Spotlight. Travis Kelce has fought for his right to party. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end threw a giant outdoor party on May 18 for his second annual concert, Kelce Jam presented by Jim Beam, at the Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kan. But a lot has changed for the NFL star since he debuted the feel-good event last year.
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets score: Minnesota eliminates reigning champs with historic Game 7 comeback
The Wolves will go on to face the Mavericks and Luka Doncic. The Minnesota Timberwolves stormed back for a stunning 96-90 victory that eliminated the reigning champion Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of their second-round NBA playoff series on Sunday night. The Wolves went on a 54-24 run in the second half that erased a 20-point deficit and advanced Minnesota to the Western Conference finals. They'll face the Mavericks next round while the Nuggets head home.
Bruce Nordstrom, who helped grow family-led department store chain, dies at 90
SEATTLE (AP) — Bruce Nordstrom, a retail executive who helped expand his family’s Pacific Northwest department store chain into an upscale national brand, has died. Seattle-based Nordstrom Inc. said its former chairman died at his home on Saturday. He was 90. “Our dad leaves a powerful legacy as...
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