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Storms knock out power in the Midwest and disrupt Chicago flights
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (224+ words) Damaging storms swept through the Midwest, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of customers and causing more than a thousand flight delays or cancellations at Chicago airports. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings Wednesday across Illinois, Kansas, northern…...
Inside the "highly complex" preps for Trump"s UFC fight: $60 M for staging, port-a-potties and more
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (471+ words) (CNN) "Building a televised sporting event accommodating more than 100, 000 people without any existing arena infrastructure is a massive production. Doing so at the White House adds significant logistical complications. Court documents submitted by the Trump administration on Wednesday show the…...
Search expands for a teenage girl swept into the ocean in Southern California: : WRAL. com
13+ hour, 24+ min ago (286+ words) The girl, her mom and brother were walking along the sand at Treasure Island Beach in the city of Laguna Beach Tuesday evening when they were swept into the ocean, Laguna Beach Marine Safety Chief Kai Bond said Wednesday. Two…...
World ski president Eliasch loses election by one vote and alleges IOC influence
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (218+ words) The billionaire owner of the Head sports good business lost a 65-64 vote to Alexander Ospelt, a lawyer from Liechtenstein who got a four-year term to lead the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). Eliasch also loses his membership of the…...
Cortes and Butler homer to rally A's to 4-3 win over the Brewers
7+ hour, 4+ min ago (301+ words) The A's took two of three at Las Vegas Ballpark, home to their Triple-A affiliate. They are playing this week before their future fans as a stadium is scheduled to open on the Strip in 2028. The A's had already set…...
Ronaldo misses big chances in Portugal's World Cup warmup win over Nigeria
13+ hour, 9+ min ago (155+ words) The 41-year-old Ronaldo failed to add to his men's-record international haul of 143 goals despite being presented with clear-cut chances with just the goalkeeper to beat in both halves in Leiria on Wednesday. The five-time world player of the year was…...
Rookie Tyler Callihan goes deep off Shohei Ohtani, adds a 3-run shot late as Pirates top Dodgers 9-8
9+ hour, 9+ min ago (273+ words) Ohtani gave up season highs in runs (four), earned runs (three), and hits (six) in 6 2/3 innings as his ERA ticked up to 1. 06. The four-time MVP struck out six and walked three before being removed following Brandon Lowe's two-out, two-run double…...
The secrets behind a memorable World Cup anthem, from Shakira and more
6+ hour, 44+ min ago (799+ words) Before "Dai Dai," the Colombian superstar co-wrote and performed "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" featuring Freshlyground, the official anthem of the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa. "F'tbol is a thing that unites so many cultures and people…...
Victor Wembanyama misses 2 late free throws in NBA Finals Game 4 as Spurs get pushed to the brink
7+ hour, 24+ min ago (179+ words) WRAL Victor Wembanyama misses 2 late free throws in NBA Finals Game 4 as Spurs get pushed to the brink After clanking his shot off the rim at the buzzer on what would have been the Game 2 winner, Wembanyama did the same…...
Knicks come from 29 down and beat the Spurs 107-106 for a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (164+ words) WRAL Knicks come from 29 down and beat the Spurs 107-106 for a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals OG Anunoby tipped in the miss of Jalen Brunson's long 3-point attempt with 1. 2 seconds remaining to complete the rally, giving the Knicks a 3-1 lead…...