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08/02/2024
When Vanderbilt discus thrower and Olympian Veronica Fraley lamented on social media that she needed help paying the rent, hip-hop artist Flavor Flav and entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian decided to help.
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When Vanderbilt discus thrower and Olympian Veronica Fraley lamented on social media that she needed help paying the rent, hip-hop artist Flavor Flav and entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian decided to help.
After a harrowing ordeal following what was supposed to be a fun diving trip, an Oklahoma couple who spent 38 hours at sea recounted the hours that led up to their rescue.
The singer was arrested in June after police say he was observed driving “in an intoxicated condition.”
According to court documents, the 13-year-old allegedly confessed to stabbing the child multiple times in the head. A motive for the killing was not immediately clear.
Missouri's back-to-school sales tax holiday weekend starts today. Check what qualifies here before you fill your cart:
Sales tax holiday runs from Aug. 2-4
Slovakia swimmer Tamara Potocka collapsed poolside Friday morning after a qualifying heat of the women’s 200-meter individual medley at the Paris Olympics.
Richardson's 10.71-second sprint at the U.S. trials in June made her the fastest woman in the world this year.
"The sun does not cause skin cancer" and "with a good tan you don't need sunscreen" are examples of misleading messages circulating on social media platforms.
Who has the most credit debt may surprise you.
A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to running an illegal gambling business.
Americans released in a multinational prisoner swap have arrived back in the U.S., marking the end of months-long negotiations.
A federal judge has overturned a jury's $4.7 billion verdict in the class-action lawsuit filed by "Sunday Ticket" subscribers against the NFL and has granted judgment to the NFL
A federal judge overturned a jury's $4.7 billion verdict in the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL and has granted judgment to the NFL.
The return marks the conclusion of what President Biden called a “brutal ordeal” for the three Americans and their families following their detentions in Russia, where prisoners are often kept in harrowing conditions.
Team USA is leading the medal count at the Paris Olympics and is on the hunt for medals in 3x3 basketball.
The NFL’s exhibition opener was stopped with 3:31 left in the third quarter and was called off after a 36-minute delay.
Sha’Carri Richardson makes her long-awaited Olympic debut as track and field rev up Friday at the Paris Olympics.
Carrie Underwood is returning to her roots. The former "American Idol" winner will join the singing competition as a judge in the new season, according to a source close to the show.
An actor who starred in “Power Rangers” shows and movies has been accused of assaulting a man over a parking spot in Idaho, police say.
Kathie Lee Gifford's recovery from hip replacement surgery has suffered a set back.
Universal has just revealed the fifth and final world making up Epic Universe, and things are looking magical.
Chrissy Teigen has shared that her six-year-old son Miles has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
More than 3,200 people were arrested on college campuses this spring during a wave of pro-Palestinian tent encampments protesting the war in Gaza
"Top Chef" alum Shirley Chung has gone public with her cancer diagnosis.
AI-generated news sites are spreading misinformation, raising concerns about election security. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Steven Brill of NewsGuard discuss the growing threat of AI-driven fake news.
The Deron Cherry Foundation is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week by hosting a free shopping spree for Kansas City teachers.
Some photos have been permanently deleted from Instagram's Stories archives due to a technical issue.
U.S. auto safety regulators say they stand by a conclusion that more than 50 million air bag inflators are dangerous and should be recalled, taking another step toward a massive recall
When you first meet 8-year-old Ailani Myers, the first thing she'll want to do is show you her dolls. There's a big reason why.
“We had Chinese food last night, and we got a fortune cookie that said, ‘Don’t miss out on your chance to win big,’” John Carter said.
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Three newly freed Americans – former Marine Paul Whelan, journalist Evan Gershkovich and journalist Alsu Kurmasheva – arrived on U.S. soil late Thursday after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia. Watch the emotional reunions. https://www.wjcl.com/article/freed-americans-touchdown-on-us-soil-following-historic-multinational-prisoner-swap/61771890
Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire recently revealed that he lives with PTSD. On Thursday at training camp, he expressed his desire to help others seek help when they need it. You can hear his full comments here: https://tinyurl.com/4ef5n8hw
WATCH: President Joe Biden is speaking to the nation after Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Marine veteran Paul Whelan were released from Russian prison as part of a 24-person swap.
Fresh off leading the U.S. women's gymnastics team back to the gold medal in team competition, Simone Biles and Suni Lee will return to the mat on Thursday for the all-around final. Take a look back at the team's performance so far.
Triathlon athletes in Paris plunged into the Seine River on Wednesday after officials declared it clean enough for swimming. This gave spectators a chance to catch a glimpse of an Olympic event without a ticket.
Chiefs training camp press conference The Kansas City Chiefs are talking after practice up in St. Joseph, Missouri. The team is now in its second week of training camp.
Kansas City is experiencing scorching hot temperatures and even higher heat index levels. But what exactly is the heat index, and why does it matter? Get the full details here: https://tinyurl.com/4c47ddpf
Do you recognize this truck? Clay County authorities are asking for help to identify the driver after a drive-by shooting claimed the life of a teenager in Avondale: https://www.kmbc.com/article/clay-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-apparent-drive-by-shooting-killed-teenager/61746771
Beachgoers at Misquamicut Beach in Rhode Island had quite the sight over the weekend: a swarm of dragonflies. See it for yourself.
LIVE: Ronald Rowe Jr., the acting director of the Secret Service is testifying before lawmakers on Capitol Hill at a hearing on the Trump assassination attempt.
Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie spoke with reporters at training camp on Monday. The 2023 All-Pro is heading into year three, determined to prove that Kansas City's swarming defense from last season is now the expectation and not the exception.
Chiefs training camp press conference The Kansas City Chiefs are talking after practice up in St. Joseph, Missouri. The team is now in its second week of training camp.
Travis Kelce talked at Chiefs training camp this weekend about how he set out to prepare for year 12 in the NFL during his busy offseason.
A man in Maine was surprised by what took the camera from his video bird feeder. It was a black bear, and he has the footage to prove it! See it here.
Four people escaped serious injuries in Wisconsin after a two-car crash after of the cars rolled over two pedestrians. Video shows the close call.
"There is a time and a place for new voices. Fresh voices. Yes, younger voices. And that time and place is now." In his address to the nation, President Joe Biden discussed his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race.
Parts of Yellowstone National Park closed on Tuesday after a hydrothermal explosion sent steam, water and rock an estimated 100 feet in the sky. Photos show the aftermath.