Kentucky State

Two colts by grade 1-winning Kentucky sires led the first session of the Fasig-Tipton sale of preferred New York-bred yearlings, purchased by buyers with deep ties to New York racing. Hip 315 is a Constitution (Tapit ) colt out of the Forestry mare See the Forest and sold for $300,000...

Gross, Average Up at Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred Sale

Henderson, KY

FMQ Racing's talented Saudi Crown returned to the winner's circle following a four-month freshening when he took a field gate-to-wire in the $150,000 R. A. "Cowboy" Jones Stakes at Ellis Park Aug. 11. Trained by Brad Cox and ridden by Florent Geroux, the talented Saudi Crown completed one mile in...

Saudi Crown's Return Victory Heads Ellis Park Stakes

Saratoga Springs, NY

West Point Thoroughbreds and Steve Bouchey's Carson's Run captured his second grade 1 stakes in the Aug. 11 Saratoga Derby Invitational (G1T) at Saratoga Race Course with an artful last-to-first ride by Dylan Davis. The 3-year-old son of Cupid tracked in last place for much of the 1 3/16-mile race...

Late Kick by Carson's Run Delivers Saratoga Derby Win

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Massachusetts State

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(MA) Meet Angel August, a small Yorkie and Chihuahua mix pup who could really use your help moving...into your house! Angel recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care after an unexpected tragedy. Although she has been an owned pup her whole life, sadly Angel's owner passed away. Now safely in rescue care, Angel is patiently waiting for the next chapter of her life to begin. Will you help her write it?

Little Yorkshire Terrier Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

Lexington, KY

Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN), the award-winning broadcast organization based in Lexington, KY, announced today they will honor the storied history of the prestigious King's Plate with 'Woodbine Week' beginning Monday, August 12. The special week celebrates the grand tradition of Canada's oldest thoroughbred race while recognizing the most equine...

'Woodbine Week' Begins Aug. 12 on HRRN

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Cooking With Maryann

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Newport, KY

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

With a strong core of senior leadership returning, no one will be surprised if the Newport Central Catholic football team makes it back to the region finals in the Class 1A playoffs for the sixth consecutive year.

2024 Prep Football Previews: NewCath’s strong core of returning seniors looking to make deeper run in playoffs

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Three Chimneys Farm's Touchy (Nyquist) would go heavily favored in any maiden race at the Spa, but connections continue to campaign the homebred colt boldly as he remains in stakes company for his second career appearance in Saturday's GII Saratoga Special Stakes. The bay colt was bet down to 85...

Touchy Looks To Go One Better In Saratoga Special

The Aug. 11 opening session of Fasig-Tipton's New York-Bred Yearlings Sale in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., will now begin at 7:30 p.m. ET. Originally scheduled for 7 p.m., the later start is to position the sale after the Fourstardave Handicap (G1T) and Saratoga Derby Invitational Stakes (G1T). These races were originally to run last weekend but were rescheduled due to excessive rainfall.

Aug. 11 Session of F-T NY-Bred Sale Pushed Back to 7:30

New York City, NY

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

The Wells Fargo name is gone from the Downtown skyline. The name atop the former Wells Fargo Center was removed Sunday . A helicopter flew away each of the 20 letters and deposited them at a lot across from the Maxwell House Coffee plant on East Bay Street.

Wells Fargo name removed from Downtown tower

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Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

Virginia racing fans at Colonial Downs Aug. 11 were treated to a duel of Canadian Horses of the Year as the sixth meeting between 2022 winner Moira and 2023 winner Fev Rover came down to the final jumps of the $500,000 Beverly D. Stakes (G2T), with Moira emerging victorious. Moira,...

Moira Victorius as Canadian Champs Duel in Beverly D.

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

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Full Count Felicia Strikes Out Canadian Stakes Rivals

Trainer Kevin Attard entered three fillies and mares in the CA$210,400 Canadian Stakes (G2T) Aug. 10 at Woodbine, but scratched Moira , the 2022 Canadian Horse...

Full Count Felicia Strikes Out Canadian Stakes Rivals

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