Month: October 2019
Nelly Korda and Mi Jung Hur share first-round lead in Taiwan
Defending champion Nelly Korda and Mi Jung Hur each shot 6-under 66 to share the first-round lead at the Swinging Skirts in Taiwan
FIFA database opens legal cases to more scrutiny
FIFA says it will open its legal work to scrutiny by publishing detailed verdicts in most prosecutions of ethics and disciplinary cases
Nationals rally in 7th to win first World Series title
33ft/iStock(HOUSTON) — It took seven games and a 7th inning rally but the Washington Nationals can now call themselves the World Series Champions for the first time. The Nats took home their first title in [Read More…]
California fires affected by Santa Ana Winds; Record cold and snow slams Rockies, Midwest
ABC News(NEW YORK) — In the last 24 hours, Santa Ana winds gusted to 78 mph in Ventura County, up to 68 mph in Los Angeles county, 73 mph in Orange county and up to [Read More…]
England, Boks meet in a RWC final not for the faint-hearted
England and South Africa meet in the Rugby World Cup final that will not be for the faint-hearted on Saturday
Scoreboard roundup — 10/30/19
iStock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYOFFSWashington 6, Houston 2 NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONCleveland 117, Chicago 111Orlando 95, New York 83Philadelphia 117, Minnesota 95Boston 116, Milwaukee 105Indiana 118, [Read More…]
Facebook agrees to pay UK fine over Cambridge Analytica scandal while admitting no liability
luchezar/iStock(NEW YORK) — Facebook will pay a fine of more than $644,000 for its role in the misuse of personal data in the Cambridge Analytica scandal — though admits to no liability as part of [Read More…]
Elite runner’s close call inspires road safety campaign
Elite runner’s close call inspires road safety campaign
Joseph, Japan among rugby’s elite in award nominations
Jamie Joseph and his Japan squad have been nominated for World Rugby awards in an elite field that includes the best teams and coaches in the game.
Chicago teachers reach agreement, but strike will continue over issue of make-up days
maroke/iStock(CHICAGO) — After 10 days on the picket line, the Chicago Teachers Union has voted to accept a tentative deal with the city — but that still doesn’t mean teachers in the Windy City will [Read More…]
Woman missing in forest for days found after spelling out ‘SOS’ with rocks
Ershov_Maks/iStock(VISALIA, California) — A woman who vanished in a vast forest over the weekend was rescued three days later after spelling out “SOS” with rocks, officials said. Mary Joanna Gomez, 56, was found “alive and [Read More…]
LGBT asylum-seeker stuck in ICE custody for months fears for his life: Lawyer
danielfela/iStock(PHILADELPHIA) — Darwin Celinn Garcia Portillo and his partner, Oscar Juarez Hernandez, fled Honduras earlier this year for the United States, hoping that they could find safety from threats against their lives. Instead, Garcia Portillo [Read More…]
Two dead after small plane crashes into Georgia townhouses
iStock(ATLANTA) — A small plane crash in DeKalb County, Georgia, left both passengers dead after the aircraft flew into townhouses on Wednesday, officials said. DeKalb County Fire Capt. Dion Bentley initially confirmed that one passenger [Read More…]
At least three dead, nine injured in shooting at Halloween party
MattGush/iStock(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — A shooter fired into a crowd of several dozen people outside a home in Long Beach, Calif., late on Tuesday night, killing three men and leaving nine others injured, authorities said. [Read More…]
Police rescue abducted Virginia teen girl; 34-year-old man taken into custody
FBI(RICHMOND, Va.) — A 14-year-old girl has been found safe Wednesday night almost 10 days after she went missing along with a 34-year-old man in Virginia. Isabel Shae Hicks had last been seen on Oct. [Read More…]
Li delights home crowd and takes lead in Shanghai
Li Haotong feels happy at home and opens with 64 to lead HSBC Champions
Florida vs. Georgia shapes up as playoff elimination game
Eastern Division showdown between No. 6 Florida and No. 9 Georgia highlights SEC’s schedule this week
Nashville puts home win streak on the line against Calgary
Nashville will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Predators face Calgary
Vegas Golden Knights set to take on the Canadiens on Thursday
The Vegas Golden Knights and Montreal Canadiens will take the ice
San Antonio faces Los Angeles in Western Conference battle
San Antonio plays Los Angeles for a Western Conference matchup