Murder charge dismissed for man accused in 2019 deadly wedding shooting
Case against Juan Vicente Flores was dismissed Monday, due to a missing witness.
Prague government opposes local performance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko
PRAGUE – The local government in Prague said Monday that it “unequivocally” opposes a scheduled performance by Russian opera singer Anna Netrebko in the Czech capital while Russia wages war on Ukraine. Deputy Mayor Jiri Pospisil, who oversees culture in the city, said that all the members of Prague’s governing coalition shared the same view. … Read more
Georgia tops Michigan, Ohio State in college football AP Top 25
Georgia will begin 2023 college football season as preseason No. 1 ranked team, receiving 60 of 63 possible first-place votes ahead of Michigan and Ohio State. ATHENS, Ga. — The Georgia Bulldogs are looking to do what no team has done in the AP poll era, dating all the way back to 1936: win three … Read more
Former San Antonio Stars staffer travels thousands of miles to watch Becky Hammon’s HOF induction
“I just had to be here to support her,” said the former Stars staffer. SPRINGFIELD, Mass — Melissa Martinez made sure she was not going to miss out on witnessing her former WNBA San Antonio Stars teammate, Becky Hammon, enter the Basketball Hall of Fame. Martinez was a 13-year Stars staffer and got an up-close … Read more
Disgruntled 76ers star James Harden slams team’s president
Harden, a 10-time All-Star and 2018 NBA MVP, now has tried to force his way off his third team in three years. PHILADELPHIA — James Harden appears determined to sever ties with the Philadelphia 76ers after the star guard called team president Daryl Morey a liar at a promotional event in China. Harden’s comments — video … Read more
Parking lot shootout injures 1, causes fear among others at Northeast Side apartment complex
San Antonio police say a shootout involving two groups of people left a man with a gunshot wound. Bullets also tore into a wall and window of nearby buildings.
CNN revamps schedule, with new roles for Phillip, Coates, Wallace and Amanpour
NEW YORK – CNN is making dramatic changes to its lineup, announcing Monday that it was giving Abby Phillip and Laura Coates new weeknight shows and launching new weekend programs with Christiane Amanpour and Chris Wallace. Virtually no daypart goes unchanged in the revamp, as the network struggles with ratings challenges worsened by the quickening … Read more