U.S. men's basketball team beats Serbia at Paris Olympics, advances to face France for gold medal
PARIS (AP) — Six points in just two seconds. And against what seemed like overwhelming odds, the U.S. Olympic team was quickly on its way to victory. A comeback, a victory and another Olympic gold medal. Stephen Curry scored 36 points, including a game-winning 3-pointer with 2 minutes, 16 seconds left, and the U.S. beat Serbia 95-91 to advance to the gold medal game at the Paris Olympics on Saturday night. The U.S. trailed by 17 points at the half and was down 11 by halftime, the largest deficit the U.S. team has overcome since NBA players joined the Olympics in 1992.
Taylor Swift fans are devastated after her Eraser Tour show in Austria was cancelled due to an apparent planned attack.
VIENNA (AP) — Taylor Swift fans are heartbroken after three sold-out shows on her Eras Tour in Austria were canceled after authorities foiled a plot to attack in Vienna. Swift fans took to social media to express their sadness at missing the superstar's performance. Some posted on social platform X, lamenting that months of effort spent making friendship bracelets and picking stylish outfits for the show had gone to waste. Many spent thousands of euros on travel, hotels and meals in one of Europe's most expensive capitals. Authorities said they had arrested two suspected extremists, one of whom has allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.
Serbian CrossFit Games swimmer dies during Texas lake swim
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A CrossFit Games athlete has died during a swimming competition in a Texas lake. CrossFit CEO Don Fall said at a press conference that the company was “deeply saddened” that one of its athletes died Thursday morning and is working with authorities to investigate the cause of death. Fort Worth Fire Department officials said they were called to assist police after an athlete who had been in the water “was not seen for some time.” Authorities have not released the athlete's name. The Tarrant County Coroner's Office identified the athlete as 28-year-old Lazar Dukic, from Serbia.
Search launched in Pennsylvania after alligator spotted swimming off Lake Erie
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A search is underway in Erie, Pennsylvania, for a small alligator after it was captured on video swimming just off the shore of Lake Erie last weekend. Animal rescue experts have been searching the area since it was first spotted Sunday. Possible footprints and other sightings have been reported in recent days. It's unclear how the alligator ended up in the freshwater lake, but authorities believe it may have been a pet. Officials say it's against Pennsylvania law to release alligators, an invasive species, into the wild.
Florida sheriff's deputies rescue missing 5-year-old autistic boy from pond
DELTONA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sheriff's deputy heard the screams of a missing 5-year-old autistic boy and ran into the woods, stripped off his bulletproof vest and jumped into a pond. Volusia County Sheriff's Deputy Wes Brough picked up the boy and walked him back to dry land Tuesday evening in Deltona, where the boy's arms were tightly wrapped around Brough's neck. Sheriff's officials said the family realized the boy was missing and called 911. The deputy knew the boy was attracted to water and ran to a nearby pond. Brough heard the boy's screams and grabbed him.
New York City driver charged with throwing lit fireworks into truck, injuring two workers
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City driver has been arrested and charged with throwing a lit firework at a Verizon truck in an apparent act of road rage, injuring two workers, according to federal prosecutors. Authorities say Kevindale Nurse was driving through Brooklyn on Jan. 31 when he blocked the path of a Verizon truck, prosecutors said. Nurse's 4-year-old son was with him when he pulled next to the truck and threw an explosive device inside, injuring several workers and causing extensive damage to the truck, prosecutors said. Nurse has pleaded not guilty and was ordered detained at a hearing in Brooklyn federal court on Thursday. His lawyer declined to comment.
Samsung is recalling more than one million electric ranges after numerous reports of fires and injuries.
NEW YORK (AP) — Samsung is recalling more than 1.12 million electric cooktop stoves after reports of 250 fires and dozens of injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, these slide-in stoves have knobs on the front that can accidentally activate if a human or pet accidentally touches or bumps into them, creating a fire hazard. The recalled stoves were sold between May 2013 and August 2024 at Samsung.com online stores and at retailers nationwide, including Best Buy, Costco, Home Depot and Lowe's. Consumers who own recalled stoves are urged to contact Samsung Electronics America to get a free set of knob locks or covers compatible with their models.
Death toll rises to 156 as weeks of heavy monsoon rains wreak havoc in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The death toll from monsoon rains that have been continuing for nearly six weeks across Pakistan has risen to 156, according to officials. The National Disaster Management Authority said flash floods and heavy rains have damaged more than 1,800 homes since the monsoon rains began on July 1. Orchards were also damaged in remote areas of southwestern Balochistan province, a report said Thursday. Most of the 156 deaths occurred in eastern Punjab and northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Pakistan is currently in the middle of its monsoon season, which runs from July to September. In 2022, heavy rains caused by the weather swelled rivers and at one point flooded a third of the country, killing more than 1,700 people and causing $30 billion in damage.
Rapper Nelly arrested and charged with illegal drug possession; lawyer says case closed
Rapper Nelly was arrested at a St. Louis-area casino. The Missouri Highway Patrol announced Wednesday that officers found four illegal ecstasy pills in his possession. The rapper's lawyer said overzealous officers targeted him and conducted an improper search. The arrest took place at about 4:45 a.m., according to the patrol. Nelly, 49, was detained by police in Maryland Heights, Missouri, and later released. Nelly's lawyer Scott Rosenblum said officers ran warrants and found a 2018 traffic warrant when Nelly tried to hit multiple jackpots, and then searched Nelly. He predicted the case would stall.
Simone Biles was recognized for everything she accomplished at the Paris Olympics. She thrived in the spotlight.
PARIS (AP) — Everything Simone Biles did at the Paris Olympics was noticed. She won four medals, feuded online with a former teammate and made social media posts critical of presidential candidate Donald Trump. Her TikToks regularly garner millions of views and she made headlines when she admitted to getting Botox injections. Biles is the most decorated gymnast of all time and America's golden girl. Her unique ability to last beyond Olympic cycles is due in large part to her incredible career accomplishments. But it's also her authenticity that makes her relatable, inspiring and beloved by millions around the world.
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