Quiet most of the night, Rays rally in ninth to beat Diamondbacks PHOENIX — The Rays looked like they were going down to another defeat Wednesday night, and rather quietly at that. Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023
Man armed with explosive materials, outstanding Jan. 6 warrant rushes Obamas’ DC home An armed man with an outstanding warrant related to the Jan. 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol was arrested Thursday after running toward the Obamas’ Washington, D.C., home. Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023
Trump ‘standing order’ to declassify documents not found by DOJ, Intelligence agency A “standing order” that former President Donald Trump has claimed authorized him to instantly declassify documents removed from the Oval Office could not be found by either the Justice Department or Office of Director of National Intelligence. Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023
Southwest Airlines pilots want release from mediation, move one step closer to striking The union for pilots at Southwest Airlines is asking federal labor regulators to be released from mediation with the carrier amid a three-year contract battle, moving one step closer to a strike at the nation’s largest domestic airline. Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023
Feds announce $887 million to backfill pension plan for manufacturing workers WASHINGTON — The National Integrated Group pension plan will receive more than $887 million from the federal Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, guaranteeing benefits for more than 11,300 Michiganians who work in or have retired from manufacturing jobs, including United Auto Workers retirees. Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023
Gov. Roy Cooper signs changes to NC’s 12-week abortion ban just hours before it takes effect RALEIGH, N.C. —With less than 48 hours until North Carolina’s recently passed 12-week abortion ban goes into effect, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has signed last-minute changes initiated by Republicans into law. Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023
California is off to a slow fire season so far, but Newsom, fire leaders urge readiness as summer begins With reservoirs full and snow still deep across the Sierra Nevada following one of the wettest winters in recent decades, California is off to a slow start this year to fire season. Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023
Chicago Street Race brings NASCAR ‘to the people,’ but with a bunch of racing unknowns AJ Allmendinger admits that it’ll be difficult to take in the moment on Sunday evening — to look from the seat of his car and see the skyscrapers and fountains and parks that’ll make the Chicago Street Race unique. Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023
An Idaho man took $105 million in largest fraud scheme in GI Bill history. Prison is up next A federal judge has sentenced a Nampa, Idaho, man for his involvement in a fraud scheme that stole nearly $105 million from the Department of Veterans Affairs. It was the largest such case in the Post-9/11 GI Bill program’s history, the government said. Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023
Kansas City Royals had extra-inning drama. Here’s how they walked it off in the 10th. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Cleveland Guardians reached deep into their bag of tricks against the Kansas City Royals. In the 10th inning, Guardians star Jose Ramirez stole home to give the Guardians a late lead. Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023
NAACP holds rally after Georgia police post target practice image of Black man ATLANTA — The Georgia and Carroll County chapters of the NAACP led a protest Thursday afternoon against the Villa Rica Police Department over images showing a picture of a Black man being used as a shooting target during a safety class earlier this month. Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023
Tigers overcome loss of Reese Olson, earn split with Rangers ARLINGTON, Texas — The last time the Tigers were on the verge of returning to a healthy, five-man starting rotation (Monday), Matthew Boyd blew out his left elbow. Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023
Biden blasts Supreme Court as not ‘normal’ after affirmative action ruling WASHINGTON — After he denounced a landmark ruling by six conservative justices restricting affirmative action in college admissions and declared that “we cannot let the decision be a permanent setback for the country,” President Joe Biden said the Supreme Court “is not a normal court.” Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023
When Kansas City Royals will pick final stadium site & move out of Kauffman Stadium KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals are aiming to announce their proposed location for a potential new stadium by the end of the summer, team chairman and CEO John Sherman said during a midseason news conference on Thursday. Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023
Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023 Baldelli talks Twins hitting problem and need to ‘freakin’ fix it fast’ ATLANTA – On getaway days, there is always a time listed somewhere around the Twins' clubhouse for when the bus will depart for the airport.
Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023 5 Mavericks mid-level free agent options: Is Grant Williams a solution on defense? DALLAS — Re-signing Kyrie Irving remains the Mavericks’ biggest focus as the NBA approaches the start of free agency at 5 p.m. Friday.
Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023 Why are The Texas Rangers the only team in the MLB without Pride night? ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers are the only team in Major League Baseball without a Pride Night celebrating the LGBTQ culture and its history.
Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023 Kate Shefte: What's next for 2023 Kraken first-round pick Eduard Sale? The newest Kraken draftee, Brno, Czech Republic native Eduard Sale, is set to travel west next season. But probably not all the way to Seattle.
Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023 Yankees announcer Ryan Ruocco breaks down his call of Domingo German’s perfect game, shares how David Cone helped Yankees announcer Ryan Ruocco had the perfect resource to turn to Wednesday night as he called Domingo German’s perfect game against the Oakland Athletics for the YES Network.
Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023 Matt Calkins: Mariners deserve the boos aimed at them after dismal series loss SEATTLE — Boos rain down from the T-Mobile Park stands every time the Mariners play. Sometimes it's after an errant call — real or perceived — from an umpire. Other times it's on a failed pick-off attempt from the opposing pitcher throwing to first base.
Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023 British royal family spent $27 million over budget in 2022-23; critics say it was far more The British royal family’s annual Sovereign Grant spending report was released Thursday, showing that the royals spent around $27 million more than they received from April 2022 through March 2023.
Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023 2023 NBA free agency: Evaluating the Warriors’ contract situations The NBA draft is now in the rearview mirror and the real games of the offseason are about to begin.
Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023 Chinese spy balloon was made with off-the-shelf American parts, report says The large Chinese spy balloon that floated over half the U.S. before being shot down by a fighters jet in February was reportedly made in part with off-the-shelf U.S. equipment.
Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023 Two former San Diego State football players added to lawsuit alleging off-campus rape SAN DIEGO — Two more former San Diego State University football players have been added to the lawsuit brought by a woman who said she was gang raped at a house party near the campus nearly in fall 2021.
Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023 Pirates mount improbable comeback in improbable game, sweep away Padres PITTSBURGH — Jack Suwinski thought about the question for a second and laughed: When was the last time he hit leadoff? Tampa last year, Suwinski eventually recalled (correctly). As far as his last single ... well, different story.