Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago
NEW YORK (AP) — A Delta Air Lines flight and a high-flying firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday. The pilot of Delta flight 1076 notified air traffic...
FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls...
SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday. Balogun, the...
Cristiano Ronaldo says it again: His 6th World Cup with Portugal will be his last
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s sometimes playful banter in a rare World Cup news conference ended in an exchange between Portugal’s superstar and a reporter from Argentina. Ronaldo took the moment on the eve of a round of 16...
Drivers charged after school bus, SUV crash on Highway 11
Provincial police in Orillia have laid charges after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 11 on Sunday involving a school bus. Police say the crash occurred just after 1:30 p.m. on the highway between Line 2 and Line 3 in the...
‘I’m feeling great’: Oakville butcher shop celebrates 90-year-old butcher
Wolfgang Ordung is celebrating a remarkable dual milestone. Widely known in the community as a vibrant long-time fixture behind the counter at Florence Meats on Speers Road in Oakville for more than 16 years, Ordung just celebrated his 90th birthday in...
Trump plans to deliver July 4th speech after weather prompts evacuation of National Mall
WASHINGTON (AP) — Severe weather disrupted celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary of independence Saturday in several East Coast cities, including Washington, where storms prompted a roughly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall. President Donald Trump said he will still speak...
Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial
PROVO, Utah (AP) — A key hearing kicks off Monday in Charlie Kirk’s murder case in Utah, where prosecutors aim to convince a judge they have enough evidence to try his accused killer and seek the death penalty. The five-day...
Blue Jays’ Guerrero Jr. turns down all-star invite to rest, prepare for 2nd half of...
SEATTLE — The power of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s brand and the Toronto Blue Jays’ reach is such that even amid his frustratingly mystifying down season, fans still voted him as the American League’s starting first baseman for the All-Star Game. Guerrero will...
‘Unexpected breakthrough’: Coun. Saxe credits community effort to save Sneaky Dee’s
One day after news that Sneaky Dee’s has been saved from the wrecking ball, Coun. Dianne Saxe is praising the hard work done by the community to save the iconic downtown restaurant and dive bar. The developer of a 16-storey...
Joey Chestnut eats 66 hot dogs to again claim Mustard Belt at Nathan’s Famous contest
Crowds gathered in the sweltering heat Saturday to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday by watching famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut defend his world hot dog eating championship in Coney Island, where he downed 66 hot dogs in just 10 minutes....
