Vice President Kamala Harris has made significant gains against former President Donald Trump in the presidential race, according to several recent polls, Forbes reports. Since taking over the campaign from Joe Biden, Harris now leads Trump by four points in the latest Morning Consult survey, marking a high point for...
Armand Duplantis Breaks World Pole Vault Record at Olympics
SAINT-DENIS, France — The pole vaulter they call “Mondo” really can put on a show. With the rest of the action at the Olympic track wrapped up for the evening and the crowd of 80,000 at the Stade de France still on their feet, Armand Duplantis rested the pole on...
Police Release Images of Suspects and Car in Killing of Actor Johnny Wactor in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Police have released images of three suspects and the getaway car used in the killing of former "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor in downtown Los Angeles when he interrupted thieves stealing the catalytic converter from his car. The two images were released by the Los Angeles Police...
Oakland A’s to Sell Stake in Coliseum to Local Black Development Group
OAKLAND — The departing Oakland Athletics has reached a tentative agreement to sell its half of the Coliseum to a private Black development group for $125 million, paving the way for the group to build a giant entertainment and sports complex in a long-neglected part of the San Francisco Bay...
RFK Jr. in NY Court to Fight Ballot-Access Suit Claiming He Doesn’t Live in the State
ALBANY, N.Y. — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fought to be on New York's ballot Monday as a trial began over whether he falsely claimed to live in the state. The lawsuit alleges that Kennedy's nominating petition listed a residence in New York City's northern suburbs while he...
IOC Rejects IBA’s Gender Tests, Allows Disputed Female Boxers to Continue
The International Olympic Committee has affirmed that two female boxers involved in a gender dispute will continue to compete in the Paris Olympics as long as they keep winning. The athletes, Algerian Imane Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting, meet all eligibility criteria despite being disqualified from the 2023 World Championships....
How Is the US Doing in the Latest Olympic Medals Standings?
Click on this link to see the official Paris Olympics medals standings as they're updated after every event. You can view both the medals earned by each country and by each athlete. On Tuesday, July 30, the United States reached a milestone of 3,000 all-time medals at the Paris Games...
Actor Akili McDowell Charged With Murder in Houston Shooting
HOUSTON — Actor Akili McDowell, who starred in the television series "David Makes Man" and had roles in "Billions" and "The Astronaut Wives Club," has been charged with fatally shooting a man in the parking lot of a Houston apartment complex, authorities said. McDowell, 21, was charged last week with...
Ex-Trump Attorney Jenna Ellis to Cooperate in Arizona Fake Electors Case, Charges to Be Dropped
PHOENIX — Former President Donald Trump's campaign attorney Jenna Ellis, who worked closely with Rudy Giuliani, will cooperate with Arizona prosecutors in exchange for charges being dropped against her in a fake electors case, the state attorney general's office announced Monday. Ellis has previously pleaded not guilty to fraud, forgery...
Drake Bell Rocks Strummer’s in Fresno With Music New and Old
Actor and musician Drake Bell came to Strummer's on Friday and rocked the joint. He's on tour with a new album, "Non-Stop Flight," scheduled for release later this year. He showcased courage by speaking out about the unspeakable behavior towards children at Nickelodeon on the documentary series "Quiet on Set"...