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Garbine Muguruza delivers epic racket smash in upset loss against comeback mom Tsvetana Pironkova
Garbine Muguruza lost her racket and her US Open match Thursday against a tricky foe who returned to the circuit this week after becoming a mom.
Biden speaks with Jacob Blake while meeting with family in Wisconsin
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said he had spoken by phone Thursday with Jacob Blake, the 29-year-old Black man who was shot in the back by police, while meeting with Blake's family in Wisconsin.
Family Files Suit After Child Pepper Sprayed During Impromptu Protest Following Death Of Anthony McClain In Pasadena
- A Pasadena family has filed suit against the city and the police department, claiming officers violated their First Amendment rights during an impromptu protest following the death of Anthony McClain, a Black man who was shot by police.
Breonna Taylor's case puts Kentucky's first Black attorney general in the spotlight
With Kentucky set to make a highly anticipated decision soon in the state's investigation into the police shooting of Breonna Taylor, all eyes are on the state's trailblazing Republican attorney general, whose office is overseeing the controversial case.
John Boyega calls Disney out for marketing a Black character, only to ultimately push them aside
When Disney first revealed John Boyega as a stormtrooper in "The Force Awakens," he immediately became the target of racist comments from "Star Wars" fans protesting the casting of a Black person in the role.
Racism and homophobia on the rise in football, according to Kick It Out report
There has been a "steep rise" in the levels of discrimination around English football, according to anti-racism group Kick It Out.
Americans hear positives about both Biden and Trump out of their conventions -- but more for Biden
Americans heard more positive news about each of the two major candidates for president following their conventions, with former Vice President Joe Biden earning a bigger boost than President Donald Trump after their parties' conventions.
NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash joins Brooklyn Nets as head coach
Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash is getting back on the court, but this time as a coach.
What Chadwick Boseman taught us about humanity -- and how we can honor his legacy
Chadwick Boseman was more than just a movie star. We need to only look to the outpouring of grief over his untimely death to know that the "Black Panther" star was influential beyond the screen.
A White officer is charged in the fatal shooting of a Black man under California's tougher deadly-force law
A White officer has been charged with felony manslaughter in the fatal shooting in April of a Black man in a Walmart store, a crime alleged under a newly strengthened California law that requires police to use deadly force only when needed to defend human life, the county prosecutor said.
Reports show White House coronavirus task force has been stepping up mask recommendations all summer, only to be ignored by some states
The White House coronavirus task force gave increasingly urgent recommendations to states about masks over the summer, only to have them mostly ignored by six states, their weekly reports show.
Kenosha protesters arrested for breaking curfew while police supporters were allowed to 'roam,' lawsuit says
Officials in Kenosha, Wisconsin, enforced their curfew selectively, targeting demonstrators protesting police brutality while allowing "militia members" and supporters of law enforcement to roam the street, a federal lawsuit alleges.
New FEMA policy to limit what it will help states pay for in non-emergent settings, including masks
A new FEMA policy will limit what the agency will help states pay for as part of its Covid-19 response, leaving some state officials worried about how to pay for critical protective equipment, including masks, as the administration continues to push reopening schools and businesses during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Intel has a new logo and jingle
Intel has a new logo, marking just the brand's third identity refresh in the past 51 years.
COVID-19 cases popping up at New Mexico Public Schools
Even though kids are not in public schools in New Mexico right now, Target 7 has learned that COVID cases are popping up in schools throughout the state, including APS.
American ISIS member pleads guilty to supporting terror group
A US citizen who had traveled to Syria to join ISIS and was later captured on the battlefield "pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring to provide material support to terrorism," according to a statement from the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.
Startups race to show what alternatives to Uber and Lyft could look like for California drivers
With hundreds of thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers facing uncertain futures in California, two startups hope drivers will take a chance on their alternative approaches to the ride-hail business.
The NFL will feature social justice statements stenciled in each team's end zone during games, league says
The NFL, which until recently had restricted its players from protesting on the field for social change, is going all in for the 2020 season.
Tennis players hit the suite spot at the US Open with private viewing room access
As Andy Murray battled to a nearly five-hour win at the US Open on Tuesday against Yoshihito Nishioka, small clusters of spectators took in the action on Arthur Ashe stadium.
Most people who live in glass houses don't throw stones. Trump is not most people.
Most people who live in glass houses don't throw stones. But Donald Trump is not most people, as new questions about his health show.
Mississippi to vote in November on new state flag featuring magnolia
Mississippians have a new state flag to vote on in November that features the magnolia flower, after the state earlier this summer retired its flag that featured the Confederate emblem.
Channing Tatum wrote a children's book and dedicated it to his daughter
Channing Tatum is releasing his first children's book, "The One and Only Sparkella," dedicated to his 6-year-old daughter, Everly. Tatum announced the book in an Instagram post on Monday.
Loretta Lynn and Kid Rock 'married' and she explains it
It was a weekend filled with love for Loretta Lynn and Kid Rock, but not in the way many believed.
Jasmine Cephas Jones went from 'Hamilton' to '#FreeRayshawn' and is making her own history
"#FreeRayshawn" feels timely and yet not to one of its stars.
Niecy Nash marries singer Jessica Betts
Actress Niecy Nash shared some happy news on Monday, announcing she is now married to singer Jessica Betts.
Michael B. Jordan pens powerful tribute to Chadwick Boseman
One of the last times Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan spoke, Boseman said they were forever linked, Jordan wrote on Instagram Monday.
'Fresh Prince' reunion coming to HBO Max
Now this is a story all about how, our nostalgia got flipped -- turned upside down.
Kamala Harris makes cameo appearance in record-breaking Brandy vs. Monica Verzuz battle
At least 1.2 million people tuned in for the much anticipated Verzuz battle between R&B legends Brandy and Monica on Instagram Monday.
'Robin's Wish' seeks to reclaim Robin Williams' legacy after his tragic death
Susan Schneider Williams seeks to reclaim her husband's legacy with "Robin's Wish," which tries to balance celebrating Robin Williams' life with explaining the undiagnosed illness that resulted in his death. The documentary tilts toward the latter, creating an uneven tribute that in part takes the media to task for the way those events were portrayed.
MTV's '16 and Recovering' is stark look at young addiction
Northshore Recovery High School is not your average learning institution by any means.
CMA Awards 2020: See the full list of nominees
The nominees for the 54th annual County Music Association Awards were revealed Tuesday.
Big Sean wants the world to know that 'IDFWU' was not about ex-fiancée Naya Rivera
Hip-hop star Big Sean has revealed his regret over making "I Don't F*** With You," the breakup anthem many interpreted as being about his former fiancée, the late Naya Rivera.
After 16 years, Britain's hit dancing show will finally feature a same-sex couple
Olympic gold medal-winning boxer Nicola Adams will become the first celebrity to dance with a same-sex partner on the UK's wildly popular talent series "Strictly Come Dancing," 16 years after the show first aired.
David Byrne apologizes for donning blackface in 1984 video
Former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne has apologized for wearing black and brownface in an unearthed promotional video, calling it a "major mistake in judgement."
'Dancing With the Stars' to feature a Backstreet Boy and a 'Tiger King' star
From a Backstreet Boy to one of the stars of "Tiger King," the new season of "Dancing With the Stars" may literally have something for everyone.
Tyler Perry, who was once homeless, is now a billionaire, Forbes says
Tyler Perry enjoys how people sometimes explain his success.
Chadwick Boseman's old high school to set up scholarship in his honor
Chadwick Boseman's South Carolina high school has revealed plans to honor the late actor with a scholarship fund in his name.
DJ Erick Morillo known for 'I Like To Move It' dead at 49
'I Like To Move It' DJ Erick Morillo has died at 49, according to Miami Beach Police.
Comedian Chris D'Elia accused of exposing himself
For actress Megan Drust, what happened between her and comedian Chris D'Elia is something she hasn't talked about for nearly a decade.
Presidential debates to be moderated by Chris Wallace, Steve Scully and Kristen Welker
The Commission on Presidential Debates announced on Wednesday the moderators for the upcoming three debates between Joe Biden and Donald Trump and the single debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence.
Pandemic causes shortage of major appliances
Have you tried buying a major appliance recently? Due to the pandemic, there’s a shortage and backlog on getting parts for repairs of major appliances such as freezer, refrigerators, and washing machines.
US imposes new restrictions on Chinese diplomats
US-based senior Chinese diplomats will be required to seek US government permission to engage in a number of routine activities, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday -- the latest escalation amid worsening tensions between Washington and Beijing.
While Covid-19 cases spike among children, Fauci says colleges shouldn't send infected students home
New Covid-19 hot spots keep popping up across the US, with worrying trends in the Midwest and at colleges nationwide.
New COVID-19 cases at University of Scranton
Coronavirus cases are on the rise at college campuses around here.
Nana, churning toward Central America, is the earliest 14th named storm to form in Atlantic
A vigorous tropical disturbance has become Tropical Storm Nana in the Caribbean, says the National Hurricane Center.
Harlem is fighting to save its remaining Black-owned businesses
Black-owned businesses in Harlem, the New York neighborhood synonymous with Black culture and history, were scarce even before the Covid-19 pandemic forced them to shutter indefinitely.
Appeals court grants Trump's request to delay subpoena of his tax returns
President Donald Trump won further delay of the enforcement of a subpoena for years of his financial records after a federal appellate court ruled Tuesday that it should first decide the appeal of his lawsuit to block the Manhattan district attorney's office from obtaining the documents.
Twitter wants to help you understand what's trending
It's a familiar scenario: A celebrity's name suddenly starts trending on Twitter, and some people immediately assume or fear it's because the person died. If the celebrity's name was trending for reasons unrelated to their mortality, there's an influx of tweets of relief from fans.
Social Security could come to a screeching halt
Donald Trump once claimed that he could shoot someone in the middle of Fifth Avenue in New York City and not lose any voters. He's now seeing whether the same is true if he kills Social Security.
Cheesecakes by Alex asks customers not to ‘shout profanities’ at staff over face masks
There may be a statewide mask mandate, but not everyone is happy about it. Workers at Cheesecakes by Alex, which has a Greensboro location and a new Winston-Salem location, got to see that first hand.