INDIANAPOLIS — Coming back from lengthy layoffs, American swimming stars Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel were eager to claim their first individual events of the Paris Olympics. Instead, they had to settle for supporting roles. Dressel finished third in the men's 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic trials on Wednesday...
Several People Shot at Oakland Juneteenth Celebration, Police Say
OAKLAND — A Juneteenth celebration in Oakland, California, turned violent when several people were shot, police said. The Lake Merritt event on Wednesday night was largely peaceful, with as many as 5,000 in attendance, until a sideshow involving “motorbikes and vehicles” took place around 8:15 p.m. on the north side...
Biden Overtakes Trump in Fox News Poll Following Trump’s Conviction
For the first time since October, President Joe Biden leads former President Donald Trump in a hypothetical matchup, according to a Fox News poll. This shift follows Trump's recent conviction in his Manhattan hush money trial. 3-Point Swing Between Candidates The poll indicates that 50% of voters would support Biden,...
After Drake Battle, Kendrick Lamar Turns Victory Lap Concert Into LA Unity Celebration
INGLEWOOD — Not content with merely taking a victory lap after winning his battle against fellow rap superstar Drake, Kendrick Lamar turned his Juneteenth “Pop Out” concert at the Forum into a cathartic livestreamed celebration of Los Angeles unity. Lamar curated a three-hour concert featuring a mix of up-and-coming LA...
Something’s Rotten About the Justices Taking So Long on Trump’s Immunity Case
Opinion by Leah Litman on June 19, 2024. IT SHOULDN’T TAKE SO LONG FOR THE JUSTICES TO CONSIDER AN OUTLANDISH CLAIM. For those looking for the hidden hand of politics in what the Supreme Court does, there’s plenty of reason for suspicion on Donald Trump’s as-yet-undecided immunity case given its...
Tiger Woods’ Son, Charlie, Qualifies for First USGA Event at Age 15
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — Charlie Woods earned his way into his first USGA championship on Wednesday when the 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods had the leading score among qualifiers for the U.S. Junior Amateur next month at Oakland Hills. Charlie Woods recovered from a bogey-double bogey start at Eagle Trace...
Doyle Breaks 9th-Inning Tie With Sac Fly, Rockies Rebound From Tough Loss to Beat Dodgers
DENVER — Brenton Doyle broke a ninth-inning tie with a sacrifice fly and the Colorado Rockies rebounded from a tough loss to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 on Wednesday night. Doyle’s fly ball to center was deep enough for Jake Cave to score from third, giving Colorado the victory...
Kennedy Fails to Qualify for CNN Debate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. failed to qualify for the CNN presidential debate on June 27 by the network’s Thursday deadline, according to the outlet, a significant blow to his independent presidential bid that will deny him a coveted national stage alongside President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Qualifying...
Biden’s Lead With Women Is Smaller Than Trump’s With Men, a Warning for Democrats
Almost every path to victory for President Joe Biden relies on strong support from women. But his current standing among women is the weakest lead a Democrat has had since 2004, a key factor in how tight the race is. Biden's Lead With Women Slid Biden’s lead among women has...
Summer Solstice Is Here. What’s Special About This One?
It's time for the start of summer — with a full moon to boot. Here’s what to know about the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere on Thursday. What Is the Summer Solstice? The Earth spins on a tilt as it revolves around the sun. The summer solstice occurs for Earth’s upper half when...