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7h ago

Raccoon invades field and dodges trash can-wielding officials at soccer game

“We need to find him a ball because he’s moving very well in the center of midfield,” the commentator said.
Raccoon Invades Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Soccer Game
Raccoon Invades Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC Soccer Game
10h ago

Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta

Richard Globensky, of Georgia, was charged with one count of transporting goods knowing they had been stolen.
Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
12h ago

Florida principal arrested, accused of hitting child with charging cable

Dontay Akeem Prophet, who was principal of Destiny Leadership Academy, has been fired in addition to being charged.
Destiny Leadership Academy in Ocala, Fla.
Destiny Leadership Academy in Ocala, Fla.

Doctor who saved Sen. Tammy Duckworth's life says he's trapped in Gaza but still helping patients

Dr. Adam Hamawy, who provided critical care for the senator when she was wounded in Iraq, is part of a team of doctors who have been blocked from leaving Gaza amid the war.
European Hospital khan younis gaza strip
European Hospital khan younis gaza strip
14h ago

Texas A&M Galveston to close for days after barge slams into bridge to island

The school said in an update that no vehicles are exiting Pelican Island, where the campus is located, and the bridge is closed to all traffic.
A barge slammed into a bridge in Galveston on Wednesday, May 15,2024.
A barge slammed into a bridge in Galveston on Wednesday, May 15,2024.
14h ago

2024 NFL schedule release takeaways: Biggest SNF matchups; Jets, Chiefs and Cowboys get 6 prime-time games

The full NFL schedule was announced Wednesday as fans plan their lives around 18 weeks of games, culminating with the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Feb. 9.
warms up practice football
warms up practice football
16h ago

Colorado teen pleads guilty in death of driver who was hit in the head by rock

Prosecutors say Nicholas Karol-Chik and two friends threw rocks at nine people one night last year, with one rock hitting and killing Alexa Bartell.
profile couirt orange jail clothes prisoner
profile couirt orange jail clothes prisoner
17h ago

Maryland parents can't opt kids out of LGBTQ book curriculum, court rules

At issue was a set of LGBTQ-inclusive storybooks the Montgomery County Board of Education had approved for use in school curriculums in 2022.
Public schools in Montgomery Co, Maryland.
Public schools in Montgomery Co, Maryland.
17h ago

FBI aid requested in case of South Carolina pastor's estranged wife whose death was ruled suicide

The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office has communicated with federal authorities in the investigation into Miller's death.
pastor's wife
pastor's wife
18h ago

Florida teen says she was denied entry to prom for wearing a suit

The 16-year-old said she has worn suits to other events hosted by her charter school, including a Valentine’s Day dance this year. 
Sophie Savidge smiles in prom suit
Sophie Savidge smiles in prom suit
19h ago

Devotees of Panera's Charged Lemonade savor their last drops of the controversial beverage

Despite lawsuits blaming the highly caffeinated drink for two deaths and permanent health problems, Charged Lemonade amassed a dedicated fan base.
A Panera Bread mango yuzu citrus charged lemonade is displayed at a Panera Bread restaurant
A Panera Bread mango yuzu citrus charged lemonade is displayed at a Panera Bread restaurant