‘I’ve been scapegoated from the very beginning’ | Arredondo says there was ‘no hesitation’ to confront threat during Uvalde shooting

The former Uvalde CISD police chief, who has been indicted for alleged inaction at Robb Elementary School, gave a full interview to CNN. UVALDE, Texas — Former Uvalde CISD Police Chief Pete Arredondo has spoken on camera for the first time since being indicted for the botched law enforcement response to the 2022 mass shooting … Read more

Olympian released from custody after trying to buy cocaine, Paris prosecutors say

The Olympian faced Australian media after Paris prosecutors confirmed the Tokyo silver medalist was released after spending a night in custody. PARIS, France — Australian Olympic field hockey player Tom Craig apologized Wednesday for his “terrible mistake” after being arrested for trying to buy cocaine while on a night out after his team’s elimination from the Paris … Read more

Men’s steeplechase final: Ethiopian world record holder takes hard fall, carried away on a stretcher

Medics rushed to attend the 23-year-old Ethiopian athlete after a hard fall during the steeplechase final. PARIS, France — Ethiopia’s Lamecha Girma exited the Olympics purple track on a stretcher after taking a rough fall during the men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase final.  While jumping the third to last barrier, the 23-year-old athlete crashed onto the track … Read more

Community rallies behind Boerne’s Little League Baseball World Series-bound team

BOERNE, Texas – A Boerne baseball team will represent the Southwest region in the Little League Baseball World Series after securing a victory against Louisiana on Tuesday. “Absolutely nuts, it was the loudest I’ve ever been at a youth baseball game. Great moment, the highlight of the season for sure,” said Justin Newson, Boerne’s head … Read more