U.S.Fort Worth Star-TelegramDad sees ex-wife and her boyfriend at son’s soccer game and kills them, Texas cops say
A man killed his ex-wife and her boyfriend while at soccer game in Texas, officials said, sending players running off the field for cover. The 42-year-old man was watching one of their sons play soccer when he spotted his pregnant ex-wife and her boyfriend , according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Armed with a silver revolver, he approached and shot them both multiple times in a parking lot near Matías Almeyda Training Center, northwest of Houston, authorities said.
U.S.Washington ExaminerGunman kills one before being stoned to death
A gunman in Fort Worth, Texas, opened fire on a group of people, killing one person before being stoned to death. Just before 1 a.m. on Monday morning, a man opened fire at a crowd in Fort Worth's Como neighborhood, according to Fox 4. The gunman killed one individual and left two people in critical condition, with a third suffering from serious injuries from gunshots, according to the Star Telegram.
U.S.Associated PressAt least 8 killed in 22-car pileup in Utah during sandstorm
A sandstorm caused a huge 22-vehicle pileup on a Utah highway that left eight people dead, including four children, authorities said. The Sunday afternoon crashes on Interstate 15 near the town of Kanosh came at the end of a holiday weekend for the state that often leads to increased highway traffic. At least 10 people were taken to hospitals, including three in critical condition, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
WorldBBCChina accuses US of oppressing Beijing in high-level talks
China has accused the US of oppressing Beijing and urged Washington to remove sanctions and tariffs in high-level talks in the north-eastern port city of Tianjin. Foreign Minister Wang Yi said it was up to the US to "make the right choice". He made the comments during talks with US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, who said Washington was not seeking conflict with China.
U.S.Washington ExaminerLightfoot says she would 'absolutely' exclude white journalists from interviews again
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she would "absolutely" grant interviews only to journalists of color again after she drew waves of backlash earlier in the year when she announced the policy. "I would absolutely do it again. I'm unapologetic about it because it spurred a very important conversation, a conversation that needed to happen, that should have happened a long time ago," the Democrat said on a segment of the New York Times's podcast Sway, released on Monday.
U.S.Associated PressFamily: Last victim ID'd in Florida condo building collapse
The final victim of the condo building collapse in Florida has been identified, a relative said Monday, more than a month after the middle-of-the-night catastrophe that ultimately claimed 98 lives and became the largest non-hurricane related emergency response in state history. Estelle Hedaya, an outgoing 54-year-old with a love of travel, was the last to be identified, ending what her relatives described as a torturous four-week wait. Her younger brother, Ikey Hedaya, confirmed the news to The Associated Press.
PoliticsNBC NewsTrump endorses Paxton over Bush in Texas attorney general race
President Donald Trump on Monday threw his support behind sitting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, who is being challenged in a primary by George P. Bush, the son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. "Ken has my Complete and Total Endorsement for another term as Attorney General of Texas. He is a true Texan who will keep Texas safe — and will never let you down!"
PoliticsWashington ExaminerMcCarthy makes last-ditch effort to seat GOP picks on Jan. 6 committee
On the eve of the first scheduled meeting of the House select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 riot, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy made a last-ditch effort to seat the Republicans who House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected from the committee. The Republican speaker on Monday evening brought a privileged resolution to the floor to condemn Pelosi's refusal and urge her to seat all five of his picks: Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana as ranking member, along with Reps. Jim Jordan of Ohio, Rodney Davis of Illinois, Troy Nehls of Texas, and Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota.
U.S.NBC NewsYet another lake in the Western U.S. drops to record-low water levels
Water levels in the southern part of Utah's Great Salt Lake have dropped to the their lowest levels ever recorded, and experts say conditions at the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere will decline further as extreme drought chokes nearly the entire state. The U.S. Geological Survey announced Saturday that average daily water levels dropped by about an inch below the previous record of 4,191.4 feet above sea level, which was recorded in 1963. Great Salt Lake's water levels have gradually been receding, but the recent declines have been aggravated by the megadrought gripping the Western U.S.
U.S.Idaho StatesmanThis Idaho hot springs was shut down 5 years ago. It won’t reopen for at least 5 more
A popular Boise-area hot springs closed five years ago over safety and environmental concerns will remain closed for another five years, the Bureau of Land Management announced Friday. Skinny Dipper Hot Springs, a series of natural pools near Garden Valley about an hour north of Boise, was shut down by the BLM in June of 2016 after ongoing complaints about crime and misbehavior from soakers, as well as damage from the concrete and PVC pipe soakers used to modify the pools. According to a BLM news release, the agency will maintain the closure for another five years “to protect public health and safety and prevent additional damage to natural resources.”
U.S.Miami HeraldMiami-Dade man wanted a postal worker to open his box. He’s charged with attempted murder
The mail carrier walked up to Charlie Holley's Florida City townhouse and tried to leave a small box addressed to “Whitey white.” Holley — a convicted felon who according to the Florida Department of Corrections goes by several aliases including Whiteboy — then shot at her mail truck as she drove away in the Tower View Villas community, the United States Postal Inspection Service said. Holley, 40, who is being held Monday at FDC Miami, is facing federal charges including attempted murder of an employee of the United States.
U.S.NBC News5 dead, including a sheriff's deputy, in the wake of California standoff
Five people were killed, including a sheriff's deputy, in the wake of a domestic violence call and standoff that turned deadly in rural Southern California, authorities said Monday. A 911 call was made at 1 p.m. Sunday reporting that an armed man who was the target a restraining order showed up at a home in Wasco, outside Bakersfield and about 140 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood told reporters. Screaming and shots could be heard on that 911 call and a woman fleeing the home at 1718 First St. told responding deputies that at least two people inside had been shot, Youngblood said.
U.S.Associated PressFormer US Sen. Barbara Boxer assaulted, robbed in California
Former U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer was assaulted and robbed Monday in Oakland, California, her son said. The assault happened in the Jack London Square neighborhood, according to a tweet on Boxer's verified Twitter account. The assailant pushed her in the back, stole her cell phone and jumped in a waiting car,” the tweet said.
U.S.Charlotte ObserverNC doctor sought 2 hours of sex a month with nurse in blackmail plot, lawsuit says
Unless the nurse practitioner agreed to have one hour of sex with him two times a month for one full year, according to the woman's new federal lawsuit, Thompson would make sure her husband and other loved ones received tapes of her highly personal conversations with an unidentified third party. Thompson, a well-known surgeon at Wilkes Medical Center in North Wilkesboro, intimated that he had stalked the woman and used sophisticated video- and audio-recording devices to capture her private communications, the lawsuit claims. On June 11, it says, after threatening her marriage, her reputation and her job, the doctor was eager to initiate what he described as “physical alone time.
U.S.NBC NewsSearch for missing Pennsylvania woman intensifies two weeks after she disappeared after leaving friend's house in Philadelphia
Family and friends of missing Bucks County, Pennsylvania woman Cassandra “Casey” Johnston have spent every day of the past two weeks scouring the streets of Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs for the 26-year-old, telling Dateline “this is not like Casey.” “We've crisscrossed the city, we've crisscrossed the county and still nothing,” her mother, Carolann Johnston told Dateline. Casey, who lives in Bucks County with her boyfriend, hasn't been seen or heard from since the early morning hours of July 10, 2021.
U.S.CBS NewsThousands evacuated as "erratic" wildfires rage in California
California's largest wildfire is growing this morning after destroying more than a dozen homes over the weekend. After nearly two weeks, the Dixie Fire north of Sacramento is still just 21% contained. It's one of more than 80 fires burning in 11 Western states — forcing nearly 8,400 evacuations.
PoliticsBusiness InsiderWhite House press secretary Jen Psaki says Biden doesn't want to 'fight' Fox News after Trump 'completely destroyed trust in media' and institutions
Jen Psaki said the Biden administration didn't want to pick a fight with right-wing media. Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary, said the Biden administration didn't want to pick a fight with an outlet like Fox News after President Donald Trump made undermining the media a tenet of his politics.
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Top female gymnasts eliminated at Tokyo Games by a technicality
Two top athletes in women's gymnastics were eliminated from competing in the all-around event at the Tokyo Olympics. This is because of the “two-per-country” rule, which has benefits and drawbacks.
WorldNextSharkChina's weightlifter showcases one-legged 'flamingo' lift before winning Olympic gold
China's Li Fabin showcased his signature move and broke two Olympic records when he won the gold medal for weightlifting on Sunday. One-legged stunt: The 28-year-old Chinese weightlifter pulled off a one-of-a-kind lift that had him momentarily standing on just one leg during his opening clean and jerk lift in the men's 61-kilogram (around 134 pounds) category, reported the Associated Press. During his lift of 166 kilograms (366 pounds), Li kept his left foot planted while lifting his right leg and slightly extending it forward in the air.
U.S.The Daily BeastMatt Gaetz’s Future Sister-in-Law Says He’s a Gaslighting ‘Creep’
Rep. Matt Gaetz's future sister-in-law appears to have had more than enough with the Florida congressman, posting three TikTok videos in the last two days slamming him as “weird and creepy” and “a literal pedophile.” Roxanne Luckey—the sister of Gaetz's fiancée, Ginger Luckey—was sharply critical of the congressman and his treatment of young women, saying she “unfortunately was not surprised” to have learned Gaetz was under federal investigation for sex crimes. In one video Monday night, Roxanne Luckey told a story about Gaetz pressuring an older man to court her when she was 19.
LifestyleArchitectural DigestAll About the $130 Million Mega-Yacht Where Jennifer Lopez Reportedly Celebrated Her Birthday With Ben Affleck
Jennifer Lopez had a birthday to remember. Marking her 52nd year on July 24, the triple threat embarked on a romantic getaway with on-again beau Ben Affleck in the south of France, where they were spotted aboard an ultra-luxurious mega-yacht. There are six massive decks that feature their own distinct spaces, including a helideck; a dining area; and a fully-equipped sundeck with a 20-foot-long swimming pool and hot tub, where the loved-up couple was pictured relaxing.
PoliticsBusiness InsiderRepublican liaison to Arizona 'audit' says he might resign, saying there were 'serious issues' with Cyber Ninjas' process
Former Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett accused Cyber Ninjas of withholding vital information. To date, the unconventional "audit" of votes in Maricopa County has been criticized by Arizona Democrats, local Republicans, and independent election experts. In an interview on Monday, former Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett - the GOP-led state Senate's "lesion" to the ballot-counting process led by the private company Cyber Ninjas - told a conservative talk show host that was "close to stepping down."
HealthINSIDER'Children are not supposed to die': CDC director gives passionate response about how children make up 400 of the 600,000 COVID-19 deaths
Approximately 400 of the 600,000 COVID deaths in the US have been children. Dr. Walensky, director of the CDC, told Sen. Marshall, "Children are not supposed to die." The New York Times reported the efforts of Moderna and Pfizer to expand vaccine trials for children ages five to 11.
SportsNextSharkAustralian sports writer doesn't think Naomi Osaka is Japanese enough to light Olympic torch
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka is apparently not Japanese enough to light the Olympic cauldron, as far as one Australian journalist is concerned. Fanning the flame: In his article for The Australian, titled “Burning question: How Japanese is Naomi Osaka?”, writer Will Swanton claimed the Tokyo Olympic committee “got it wrong” by having Osaka light the symbolic torch during the Games' opening ceremony on Friday. The piece, which Swanton claimed “isn't a criticism of Osaka,” juxtaposed her selection to that of athlete Yoshinari Sakai, who lit the flame in the 1964 Games.
U.S.Business InsiderNewsom vows California will have the 'strongest vaccine verification system in the US' as mandate is announced
California will require state employees and all healthcare workers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or get tested weekly. Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed that California will have the "strongest vaccine verification system in the US." "Too many people have chosen to live with this virus," Newsom said Monday as he announced the new mandate.
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