Mountain View, CA

Sha’Carri Richardson overtook Julien Alfred in the final strides to win the 100m in each’s first race since the Olympics at a Diamond League meet in Zurich, Switzerland. The Olympic 100m silver medalist Richardson clocked 10.84 seconds on a rain-soaked track, four hundredths ahead of the Olympic gold medalist Alfred from Saint Lucia.

Sha’Carri Richardson edges Julien Alfred in Olympic 100m rematch in Zurich

Gainesville, VA

The 19th edition of the Solheim Cup takes place Sept. 13-15 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia. Golf Channel, NBC, Peacock and the NBC Sports App will showcase the match-play competition between the United States and Europe. The two teams will play fourball and foursomes sessions on both Friday and Saturday with 12 singles matches on Sunday.

2024 Solheim Cup how to watch: TV times and stream links

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Colorado State

Boulder, CO

Vaughn Dalzell, Eric Froton and Brad Thomas look at Colorado heading to Nebraska to take on the Cornhuskers and whether the Buffaloes have enough firepower to keep up offensively.

Sanders could help Colorado cover against Nebraska

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Kansas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Salem, OH

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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When you head out on a cruise, you’re most likely thinking about suntan lotions, umbrella cocktails, and endless buffets. You’re not likely to be thinking about disappearing without a trace.

Vanished At Sea: Mysterious Cruise Ship Disappearances

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Jose and Aurora Rodriguez founded La Serenata in 1985 in Boyle Heights. That was a pivotal era in L.A.’s Mexican food community, and Jose Rodriguez's culinary pursuits led him to become a pioneer in rejecting the “combination plate” standard laden with soggy tacos and burritos.

This Pioneering Mexican Restaurant Was One of the First in L.A. to Reject ‘Combination Plates’ In 1985. Now, They Are Struggling to Stay Open

Denver, CO

David Heitz

An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

J. Souza

A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Minneapolis, MN

The Minnesota Golden Gophers host the Rhode Island Rams Saturday as part of a busy slate of college football on NBC and Peacock, with Minnesota looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss to North Carolina in Week 1. Kicker Dragan Kesich missed two field goals against the Tar Heels, including a 27-yarder in the first quarter and a 47-yard attempted game-winner in the final seconds. Rhode Island, meanwhile, is coming off a win, besting Holy Cross 20-17 after QB Devin Farrell connected with WR Shawn Harris for the winning throw with 19 seconds remaining.

How to watch Rhode Island vs Minnesota college football: Time, streaming info, storylines for Week 2 matchup

New Jersey State

Glendale, CA

It's been nine years since beloved actor James Avery died due to complications from open-heart surgery in a Glendale, CA hospital. Best known as Judge Philip "Uncle Phil" Banks on Will Smith's hit 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (NBC, 1990-1996), Avery was only 68 years old. This is his tragic story.

In Memory of James Avery (Uncle Phil on 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'): 9 Years After His Tragic Death

Baltimore, MD

Last night’s regular-season opener didn’t come down to a one-play, winner-take-all, two-point conversion. If the game hadn’t been played last night, maybe it would have. After Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely caught a pass at the back of the end zone, the ruling on the field of a touchdown was automatically reviewed. The standard is simple; the ruling on the field stands absent “clear and obvious” evidence to overturn it.

In another window, final play in Ravens-Chiefs finish might have gone differently

Atlanta, GA

More than half of this season’s 23 Xfinity Series races has seen the final lead change take place in the last six laps. Will it happen again Saturday?. The last time the series raced at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Austin Hill restarted sixth in overtime and won. That gave Hill wins in the first two races of this year. He has not won since.

Where to watch Saturday’s Atlanta Xfinity Series race

Wyoming State

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Wyoming’s U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Harriet Hageman handily staved off Republican challengers in Tuesday’s primary election. The Associated Press called the race at 8 p.m.

Barrasso, Hageman handily defeat Republican challengers

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

Seattle, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

School may be back in session, but that doesn't mean that summer fun is completely over. After all, the season isn’t technically done until the last day of summer on September 22nd. In the meantime, we’re expecting great weather this weekend, making it perfect for taking the kids out to beat the back to school blues. There’s also plenty going on to keep adults happy.

Big List of Festivals and Family Friendly Events This Weekend

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NEARLY 35 MILLION WATCHED TUESDAY’S PARIS OLYMPICS COVERAGE – HEADLINED BY SIMONE BILES & U.S. WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS TEAM WINNING GOLD – ON NBC, PEACOCK, AND ACROSS KEY NBCU PLATFORMS

Five-Day Total Viewership Average Up 79% from Tokyo Olympics. Live Daytime Coverage (12:15-2:30 p.m. ET) of Women’s Gymnastics Team Final Averaged 12.7 Million Viewers on NBC...

NEARLY 35 MILLION WATCHED TUESDAY’S PARIS OLYMPICS COVERAGE – HEADLINED BY SIMONE BILES & U.S. WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS TEAM WINNING GOLD – ON NBC, PEACOCK, AND ACROSS KEY NBCU PLATFORMS

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