Rizzo draws bases-loaded walk in 11th Rizzo draws bases-loaded walk in 11th: CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rizzo finished celebrating, retreated to the clubhouse and reminded his Chicago Cubs teammates that they’ve now won games in their last at-bat on a wild pitch, a squeeze bunt and a bases-loaded walk. It’s […]
Simone Manuel Makes History in the Pool Simone Manuel Makes History in the Pool:RIO DE JANEIRO — Katie Ledecky’s roommate at the Olympics is setting records now, too. Simone Manuel, who is sharing a room with Ledecky in the athletes’ village here, became the first African-American woman to win an […]
Trump pondering ‘wet foot, dry foot’ policy Trump pondering ‘wet foot, dry foot’ policy: WASHINGTON (AP) – The Latest on the U.S. presidential race (All times EDT): 12:10 a.m. Donald Trump says he plans to meet with Cuban-Americans to help determine whether he’ll support continuing the “wet foot, dry foot” […]
Trump makes play for evangelicals by noting his problems Trump makes play for evangelicals by noting his problems:ORLANDO — Donald Trump urged evangelical Christians to rally behind him in a speech here Thursday, seeking to ease their concerns about the Republican presidential nominee and proclaiming that sending him to the […]
Judge orders man free after 28 years, cites unfair trial Judge orders man free after 28 years, cites unfair trial : WILMINGTON, N.C. — A judge on Thursday ruled that a North Carolina man who was convicted of murder as a teenager and was imprisoned 28 years ago did not […]
Ex-University of Colorado student’s sex assault sentence questioned Ex-University of Colorado student’s sex assault sentence questioned: (CNN)A former University of Colorado student was sentenced to two years in jail and probation for sexually assaulting a drunk classmate under the guise of caring for her, a sentence that’s drawing criticism for […]
Number of Missing Still Unknown in Maryland Building Explosion Number of Missing Still Unknown in Maryland Building Explosion: Most of the people hospitalized after a deadly explosion and fire in a Washington D.C. suburb have been released, hospital officials said late Thursday, but investigators still don’t know exactly how many […]
Part of crane strikes 3 World Trade Center under construction Part of crane strikes 3 World Trade Center under construction: NEW YORK – New York City officials say part of a crane struck the 12th floor of 3 World Trade Center, which is still under construction. Fire officials say a […]
Alibaba’s revenue beats estimates Alibaba’s revenue beats estimates: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA.N) reported a better-than-expected 59 percent jump in quarterly revenue on Thursday, defying a slowdown in the Chinese economy. Alibaba’s total revenue rose to 32.15 billion yuan, or $4.84 billion, in the quarter ended June […]
Bill Maris Steps Down as CEO of Google Ventures Bill Maris Steps Down as CEO of Google Ventures: Silicon Valley’s top corporate VC is leaving Alphabet.Bill Maris has stepped down as CEO of Google Ventures, the corporate investment group he founded in 2009. News of Maris’s decision was shared with […]
