LONDON – There’s nothing like nearly winning to wake people up. And the U.K.’s second-place position at last year’s Eurovision Song Contest has helped kickstart widespread enthusiasm for 2023’s edition — taking place in Liverpool this week. Sam Ryder’s “Space Man” restored the nation’s interest last year with his smiling enthusiasm, soaring vocals and great … Read more
NEW YORK – The United States’ new favorite dog breed — the comical, controversial French bulldog — has never won the nation’s pre-eminent dog show. Yet here, at an ambling trot, comes Winston. The Frenchie with NFL connections is a strong contender at this week’s Westminster Kennel Club dog show, less than two months after … Read more
“We’re just hoping that we get the firearm back and that no one gets hurt with that firearm,” said the owner of LoneStar Handgun. SAN ANTONIO — A machine gun is reported stolen from a gun range in east Bexar County. The theft happened two days ago at LoneStar Handgun, according to the owner. Multiple … Read more
Other Dallas-Fort Worth sports teams, including the Cowboys and Rangers, have also offered their condolences. DALLAS — Professional sports teams in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including the Stars and Cowboys, are offering their condolences to those affected by the deadly mass shooting in Allen, Texas. At least eight people were killed and several others were … Read more
The question for now is how the stunning occurrence of fatal injuries at the cathedral of horse racing affects the sport. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A raging thunderstorm that washed out activities Sunday morning at Churchill Downs symbolized the dark clouds hanging over the Triple Crown after a troubling string of horse deaths. Seven horses have … Read more
LONDON – A day after a gilded coronation ceremony watched by millions, King Charles III and Queen Camilla let others take the center stage Sunday as they took in a star-studded concert featuring Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and others at Windsor Castle. The newly-crowned monarch and his wife appeared to enjoy the show as Richie … Read more
Police say she was arguing with the baby’s father over possession of a handgun while holding the baby. SAN ANTONIO — Police say they’ve arrested a mother and father whose daughter was shot and killed when the two fought over a handgun. Ruby Marie Mora, 21, and Alejandro Dominic Martinez, 20, are facing felony charges … Read more