Oakland, CA

Columbus, OH

Washington, DC

Sports Illustrated

Nationals Broadcast Baffled by 33-MPH Pitch From Utilityman Ildemaro Vargas

Seattle, WA

SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Justin Hollander announced today the following roster moves:. · Jonatan Clase, OF, optioned post-game July 22, and recalled from Triple-A Tacoma. · Tyler Locklear, INF, recalled from Triple-A Tacoma. · Cade Marlowe (#2),...

Mariners Recall OF Jonatan Clase, INF Tyler Locklear, OF Cade Marlowe & INF Leo Rivas from Triple-A Tacoma

Cleveland, OH

CLEVELAND (AP) — Josh Naylor singled with two outs in the eighth inning, scoring younger brother Bo Naylor with the go-ahead run, as the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians edged the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Wednesday night. Bo Naylor drew a walk against Beau Brieske (1-1), then stole second base....

Josh Naylor singles home his brother Bo with the go-ahead run in the 8th, Guardians edge Tigers 2-1

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

San Antonio, TX

ABC News

A 28-year-old high school coach was “randomly shot and killed” standing on a rooftop bar while she was in town for a conference, police said.

High school coach, 28, randomly shot and killed at bar while attending conference

Gainesville, GA

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Hall County, GA

Now Habersham

A 12-year-old Hall County girl missing for nearly two months has been found safe in another state, law enforcement officials announced late Thursday, July 25. In a social media update, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office says investigators with its Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) “safely located and recovered Maria Gomez-Perez of Gainesville this evening in another state.”

Missing Hall County girl Maria Gomez-Perez found safe in another state

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Houston, TX

A person called 911 early Sunday afternoon reporting they had heard a baby crying in a dumpster at an apartment complex in Houston, police said.

Suspect identified after abandoned newborn found crying by dumpster: Police

On the mat, gymnast Jordan Chiles is confident, carefree and the biggest hype person for her fellow teammates. "I may be competing for a spot too, but I want everyone to win," she told Teen Vogue in an interview as the magazine's July/August cover star. "I do my best gymnastics when I am out there relaxed and helping others feel supported."

Jordan Chiles on overcoming body shaming, racial discrimination in gymnastics and more

Chico, CA

As a California wildland fire exploded overnight into the state's largest blaze this wildfire season, another blaze on the Oregon-Idaho border was out of control.

Man allegedly pushed burning car into gully to start massive wildfire

PARIS -- A male judoka from Iraq tested positive for two anabolic steroids at the Paris Olympics, the International Testing Agency said Friday. It was the first doping case at these Summer Games and was announced hours before the opening ceremony started. Sajjad Sehen, a 28-year-old first-time Olympian, tested positive...

First positive doping test at Paris Olympics is Iraqi judoka for anabolic steroids

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Park Ridge, IL

Oak Lawn, IL

Team USA's youngest fans are getting ready to cheer them on as the top athletes prepare to go for the gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Babies in the neonatal intensive care units at Advocate Children's Hospital's Oak Lawn and Park Ridge campuses in Illinois were dressed up in their finest red, white and blue outfits ahead of Friday's opening ceremony.

NICU babies are ready to cheer on Team USA at the Olympics

PARIS -- Five players on Australia's women's water polo team for the Paris Olympics have tested positive for COVID-19. Anna Meares, the chef de mission for the Australian team in Paris, said the COVID cases have been confined to the water polo team. She said the affected players are clear to practice when they feel well enough to train.

Five players on Australia’s women’s water polo team have tested positive for COVID-19

Beneath the blazing summer sun on a former slave plantation, Lamont Gross and fellow prisoners stooped in long rows, picking vegetables by hand under the watchful eyes of armed guards on horseback. He said breaks were short and infrequent, with nothing to protect workers from the heat. “I saw guys...

Prisoners fight against working in heat on former slave plantation, raising hope for change in South

SAINT-DENIS, France -- SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Snoop Dogg is seemingly everywhere during the Paris Olympics, but on Friday morning you could catch him carrying the Olympic torch ahead of the opening ceremony. He was one of the final torch bearers of the Olympic flame, which was lit in...

Snoop Dogg carries the Olympic torch before opening ceremony in Paris

Chicago, IL

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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?

Los Angeles County, CA

Bellflower, CA

The family of Peter Chounthala, a Marine who died after he was assaulted and then struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run, are pleading with the public to come forward.

Family pleads for information in murder of Marine found dying in the street

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

PARIS -- One is the defending Olympic champion. The other failed to even qualify for the Summer Games when 3x3 basketball made its Tokyo debut. Yet both American teams harbor the same expectation when play begins at the Paris Olympics. “We're excited to try to bring that gold medal home,”...

In 3x3 basketball, American women are seeking golden confirmation and men some Olympic redemption

Emeryville, CA

Alameda, CA

Berkeley, CA

San Francisco, CA

Albany, CA

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Oakland All-Star closer Mason Miller breaks left pinky finger pounding training table in frustration

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Oakland Athletics All-Star closer Mason Miller broke the pinky finger on his non-pitching hand when he pounded a table in frustration after he...

Oakland All-Star closer Mason Miller breaks left pinky finger pounding training table in frustration

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