The Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays shared facts about gun violence instead of baseball on their Twitter timelines during Thursday night’s game. “In lieu of game coverage and in collaboration with the Tampa Bay Rays, we will be using our channel to offer facts about the impacts of gun violence,” the Yankees said in a… Continue reading Yankees, Rays tweet about gun violence instead of game
Karros, UCLA beat Washington 14-8 in Pac-12 Tournament
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyle Karros went 5-for-5 with four RBIs, Michael Curialle was 4-for-6 and drove in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and UCLA beat Washington 14-8 Thursday night to avoid elimination from the Pac-12 Tournament. Daylen Reyes hit a two-out double down the left-field line, advanced to third on a wild… Continue reading Karros, UCLA beat Washington 14-8 in Pac-12 Tournament
West Campus High Students Walk Out In Support Of Black Vice Principal Who Resigned Over Claims Of Harassment
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Students walked out of West Campus High School on Thursday to support their vice principal who resigned last week after being targeted by racist and violent threats. Dr. Verhser’s resignation is effective June 17, following the end of the school year. “Black students are so overlooked that we literally have to do… Continue reading West Campus High Students Walk Out In Support Of Black Vice Principal Who Resigned Over Claims Of Harassment
Man shot in arm in East Oakland
OAKLAND — A man was shot Thursday morning in an East Oakland neighborhood, authorities said. Shortly after 9:40 a.m., police responded to reports of ShotSpotter activity in the 1400 block of 74th Avenue in the city’s Arroyo Viejo neighborhood. When officers arrived, they found a victim who had been shot in his arm. He was… Continue reading Man shot in arm in East Oakland
Daughter and her best friends ‘are all gone now,’ dad says
By ELLIOT SPAGAT and STEPHEN GROVES UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Jacklyn Cazares hadn’t yet reached her 10th birthday, but she was already a tough-minded “firecracker” always looking to help people in need, her father said. Jacklyn and her second cousin, Annabelle Rodriguez, were especially tight with three other classmates at Robb Elementary School. “They are… Continue reading Daughter and her best friends ‘are all gone now,’ dad says
Meghan Markle pays respects to school shooting victims
Associated Press UVALDE, Texas — Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, made a visit to a memorial site for the victims involved in the deadly elementary school shooting in Texas. Meghan placed white flowers tied with a purple ribbon at a memorial outside the Uvalde County Courthouse on Thursday. She paid her respects after a gunman… Continue reading Meghan Markle pays respects to school shooting victims
Correction: Buffalo-Supermarket Shooting-Body Armo story
In a story published May 26, 2022, about body armor The Associated Press erroneously reported that it’s illegal under federal law for a convicted felon to buy body armor. The story should have said that federal law prohibits certain violent felons from buying body armor. Source
Harrison Calls For Clarification On State’s Attorney’s List Of 305 Baltimore Officers With Credibility Issues
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison is demanding clarification from the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office after it was ordered to release the names of hundreds of Baltimore Police officers with credibility issues to a local non-profit. This list of 305 officers was first mentioned by Baltimore City State’s Marylin Mosby in 2019.… Continue reading Harrison Calls For Clarification On State’s Attorney’s List Of 305 Baltimore Officers With Credibility Issues
California considers a ban on declawing cats
By Adam Beam | Associated Press SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers could soon ban the declawing of cats solely for the convenience of humans, advancing a bill on Thursday to halt what animal rights activists say is a painful procedure used primarily to prevent torn furniture and scratched skin. Claws on cats grow from the bone,… Continue reading California considers a ban on declawing cats
In Sartell, Beloved ‘Grandpa Kevin’ Is Sharing Life Lessons To Elementary School Students
SARTELL, Minn. (WCCO) – It’s a time when kids could really benefit from a hug. Elementary students in Sartell are getting support from Kevin McCarthy, also known as “Grandpa Kevin.” “It’s kind of like being a big family, you know? After a while you get to know everybody,” said McCarthy. Thursday was his first day… Continue reading In Sartell, Beloved ‘Grandpa Kevin’ Is Sharing Life Lessons To Elementary School Students