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Spain wins 4th European Championship title, beating England 2-1
Spain won a record fourth European Championship title on Sunday after Mikel Oyarzabal's 86th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory over England, whose painful decades-long wait for a major trophy goes on.Oyarzabal slid in to poke home Marc Cucurella's cross, just when the game at Berlin's Olympiastadion seemed destined for extra time after the latest show of resilience by England at the tournament.Substitute Cole Palmer equalized for England in the 73rd minute to cancel out Nico Williams' opener in the 47th from 17-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal's pass.Spain also won the title in 1964, 2008 and 2012."I did my job and what...
Couple in their 70s killed in Le Sueur County house fire overnight
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, Minn. – An elderly couple is dead after being trapped inside their home during a house fire in Le Sueur County.The sheriff's office there identified the victims as 76-year-old Roman Jindra and 73-year-old Betty Jindra. The latter called 911 to report the flames around 1 a.m. Sunday.When firefighters arrived they were driven back by heavy smoke and heat.Crews were able to gain access to the home, and found both victims in the kitchen area. They were pronounced dead on the scene following lifesaving efforts.Crews quickly put the fire out.The state fire marshall is investigating, along with the Le Seuer County Sheriff's Office.
Tayler Rahm drops out of competitive 2nd District race, leaving Joe Teirab to face Rep. Angie Craig
MINNEAPOLIS — Republicans got a straighter path to potential victory Saturday in what is expected to be Minnesota's closest congressional race when GOP-endorsed candidate Tayler Rahm dropped out of a primary fight against the better-funded Joe Teirab, who already had tacit backing from key House leaders.If he made it beyond the primary, Rahm would have then challenged incumbent Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District this fall. He is instead stepping aside from his campaign to take a role as senior advisor to former President Donald Trump. "In my opinion, there is nothing more important for this district than getting Biden...
Pennsylvania State Police identify 3 victims shot at Trump rally
BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) -- The Pennsylvania State Police have identified three victims who were shot during the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.The deceased victim was identified as Corey Comperatore, 50, of Sarver, Pa. The second victim, who was wounded in the shooting, has been identified as 57-year-old David Dutch, of New Kensington, Pa. He is currently listed in stable condition. The third victim, who is also listed in stable condition, was identified as James Copenhaver, 74, of Moon Township, Pa., according to a media release from state police. Both wounded victims were...
2 political ratings analysts downgrade Biden's chances to win Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — Some at Saturday's rally in Pennsylvania were hoping to hear former President Donald Trump announce his pick for a vice presidential running mate. Trump – who survived what the FBI is investigating as an assassination attempt – has to do it soon, as the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee starts Monday.For now, the assassination attempt is overshadowing everything in the heated presidential race.In the past 10 days, two political ratings analysts have downgraded President Biden's chances of winning Minnesota. Both the Cook Report and Larry Sabato have moved Minnesota from "likely Democratic" to "leaning Democratic." Minnesota has not voted...
Pennsylvania man killed at Trump rally identified: "Corey died a hero"
BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) - A spectator who was killed in a shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump on Saturday has been identified as Corey Comperatore. He was shot while attempting to shield his family from the gunfire, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said at a news conference Sunday."Corey was the very best of us," Shapiro said. "Corey died a hero. Corey dove on his family to protect them last night. Corey was a 'girl dad.' Corey was a firefighter. Corey went to church every Sunday. Corey loved his community." The shooting also injured Trump and critically injured...
The 2024 Republican National Convention begins tomorrow. Here's what to know.
Washington — The Republican National Convention kicks off Monday and will culminate with former President Donald Trump's acceptance of his party's nomination for the third time since 2016. The four-day event is taking place in the aftermath of an attempted assassination of the former president on Saturday, which has put federal, state and local law enforcement officials on even higher alert heading into the convention. Changes to the security measures were being planned after Trump was injured at the Pennsylvania campaign rally. Multiple law enforcement officials told CBS News that there is planning currently underway to expand the perimeter at the RNC...
Ahead of Milwaukee RNC, Wisconsin officials decry "horrific act" after Trump assassination attempt
MILWAUKEE – With the Republican National Convention set to kick off in Milwaukee on Monday as scheduled, Wisconsin officials are decrying the attempted assassination of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.Trump claimed he was "shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear" Saturday. The former president was seen with blood coming from his ear while being taken from the stage by Secret Service agents.Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said his staff was "in contact with those coordinating security planning for the RNC" in the wake of the incident, which he called a "horrific act of violence.""My staff...
Photos show downed Twin Cities trees after overnight storms, large hail in other parts of Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS – Strong winds tested the strength of trees across the Twin Cities metro area overnight, and some parts of the state saw monstrous hail stones as severe storms rolled through the region.More than 50,000 Xcel Energy customers were without power Sunday afternoon in Minnesota and Wisconsin, down from well over 100,000 reported earlier in the day.Multiple residents of Monticello reported seeing large hail late Saturday. Some of the photos shared with WCCO showed hail stones roughly the size of baseballs, including a shot from Brian Anderson, who captured one hailstone measuring about 4 inches in diameter.Other viewers sent similar...
Shannen Doherty, "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed" star, dies at 53
Shannen Doherty, best known for her roles on "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210," has died at the age of 53. She had been battling cancer since 2015."It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress, Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13th she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease," said her publicist, Leslie Sloane, in a statement to CBS News. "The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can...
Poll: Trump maintains edge over Biden in battlegrounds on eve of GOP convention
Donald Trump and the Republican Party will begin their convention week with a narrow but consistent advantage across the battleground states, which would translate into Trump being better positioned to win in the Electoral College right now.Things essentially haven't changed since the immediate aftermath of the debate, when sentiment shifted slightly toward Trump, so this remains a fairly stable contest in that regard.These polls and estimates were completed before the shooting at the Trump rally Saturday in Pennsylvania.These state-level estimates are derived from CBS News' statistical model, based on this survey of voters across the seven battleground states. As has been...
Minnesota United snaps six-match losing streak in 1-1 draw with Dynamo
MINNEAPOLIS — Robin Lod scored midway through the second half, but Houston's Sebastián Ferreira answered with a late goal to help the Houston Dynamo earn a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United on Saturday night.Minnesota United (8-9-6) didn't get the victory but picked up a point to end a six-match losing streak. Houston (8-7-7) has lost just once in its last eight matches.Lod used assists from Joseph Rosales and Franco Fragapane in the 70th minute to net his sixth goal this season and give Minnesota United the lead. Rosales notched his ninth assist and Fragapane picked up his second.Ferreira pulled the Dynamo...
Carlos Santana homers to break 6th-inning tie, the Twins beat the Giants 4-2
MINNEAPOLIS — Carlos Santana homered to break a sixth-inning tie — a shot down the left-field line that survived a review to give him home runs in all 30 current major league ballparks — and the Minnesota Twins beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Saturday night.The 38-year-old Santana hit the solo shot off Taylor Rodgers (1-3) for his 13th of the season and 314th overall. He also singled and walked twice.Santana, who joined the Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton and the Padres' Manny Machado as the only active players to homer in all 30 current stadiums, said he was "blessed" to achieve...
Maple Grove woman says she was dropped by insurance company due to make, model of car
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. — A 2019 blue Hyundai Elantra has given Erin Walters the freedom to travel across the country. That all changed a week ago after she tried renewing her car insurance with State Farm."I was shocked that State Farm was denying me," Walters said. She's been a loyal customer for five years.Walters said her representative told her she was denied because of the make and model of her vehicle. The South Korean automaker has been targeted by thieves using a technique to steal Kias and Hyundais popularized on TikTok and other social media platforms.Now, this is impacting Walters who's...
Technical rescue needed for man who fell down river bluff
MINNEAPOLIS — A man fell down the river bluff near St. Anthony Ave and East River Parkway on Saturday afternoon. Fire crews responded to the scene around 4:20 p.m. and found the man lying on the side of a steep riverbank. The man had injuries. Fire crews were able to scale the bluffs with a rescue basket and medical equipment. They were able to provide aid and load him into the rescue basket. A boat carrying additional emergency personnel was brought to the spot. Crews then loaded the man onto the boat and he was taken to a nearby boat launch where paramedics were waiting. He was taken to a local hospital and is currently in stable condition.
Minnesota politicians speak out after Trump's attempted assassination: "Violence has no place in American politics"
MINNEAPOLIS — Political leaders across Minnesota are speaking out after hearing about the fatal shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Trump was rushed off the stage, with blood visible on his face, after shots were fired at a rally in Pennsylvania. The district attorney from Butler County confirmed to CBS Pittsburgh station KDKA that two people are dead — the gunman and an audience member. The FBI has confirmed that . President Biden held a brief press conference addressing the shooting in the early evening. He called the shooting "sick" and that "there is no place for this...
Trump injured but safe after rally shooting; attendee, shooter dead
Former President Donald Trump was rushed offstage after shots were fired in an assassination attempt at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Saturday evening. Trump said in a social media post that he was injured when a bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear.The Secret Service says Trump is now safe, and he was checked at a local hospital before leaving a few hours later. Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., told CBS News' Robert Costa that his father is "doing fine."The U.S. Secret Service confirmed two people are dead — the gunman and an audience member — and two spectators...
Twins fall 7-1 to Giants as Harrison pitches five strong innings
Kyle Harrison pitched five strong innings, Brett Wisely had three hits and two RBIs, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 on Friday night. The Giants had lost four of five coming into the game, but Harrison (5-4) improved to 4-2 in starts following a Giants loss. Wisely went 3 for 3 with a walk, finished a home run shy of the cycle and made a leaping grab at shortstop in the fifth to take away a run.Harrison's off-speed pitches were working well, according to manager Bob Melvin."It was the fastball quality at the top of the...
Portion of Plymouth Avenue to be renamed to "Spike Moss Way," honoring civil rights activist
MINNEAPOLIS — Spike Moss spent decades fighting for his community, much of that time along Plymouth Avenue. The stretch between Newton and Lyndale avenues will soon be named "Spike Moss Way," an honor usually only given posthumously."Most people have no clue what he has given, what he has given to Minneapolis, North Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities, and actually to America," said Tyrone Terrell, president of the African American Leadership Council. Terrell has worked alongside Spike Moss for more than 40 years, and through those years, has witnessed Moss' resilience and unwavering commitment."Brother Spike always gets results and he is willing to...
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