By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — In 1965, Life magazine declared San Francisco the capital of gay America. And the Castro was its beating heart. Arguably the single most famous “gayborhood” in the United States, some of the country’s best known queer artists and activists settled there in the 20th century. It was where the
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — For a long time, there has been a missing puzzle piece in Jerusalem’s history. Though ancient texts offered some clues, an archaeological record of the city during the Early Hellenistic Period, from 332 to 141 BC, was largely absent — until now. Excavators at the Jerusalem Walls National Park
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As Molly Rodriguez approaches her senior year of high school, she’s not just preparing for graduation, but the chance of a lifetime: to open for Christian artists Caleb & John and Colton Dixon.
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By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — As the fourth season of “Hacks” came to a wild end this week, one thing that really stood out was the show’s impressive list of public personalities appearing as themselves over the season. From Jimmy Kimmel to Kristen Bell and Seth Rogen, the only other current comedy to rival
Continue ReadingBy Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Oscar Piastri led from start to finish to win the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday and extend his lead at the top of the drivers’ world championship. While Piastri coasted to victory, Max Verstappen and George Russell clashed late on when Verstappen was ordered to move aside but made
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By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, June 2 COLLEGE BASEBALL Noon ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: TBD Regional (If Necessary) 3 p.m. ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: TBD Regional (If Necessary) 6 p.m. ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: TBD Regional (If Necessary) 7 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament: TBD Regional
Continue ReadingBy Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Athletes, coaches and officials are among 22 people killed in a road accident in northern Nigeria as they returned from the country’s National Sports Festival on Saturday, local authorities have said. Others were left “seriously injured” by the accident, according to a statement issued by Kano’s government office. The
Continue Reading All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB New York 7 0 1.000 — Atlanta 5 2 .714 2 Washington 3 4 .429 4 Indiana 2 4 .333 4½ Chicago 2 4 .333 4½ Connecticut 1 6 .143 6 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Minnesota 7 0 1.000 — Phoenix 5 2 .714
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All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Eastern Conference New York 4, Detroit 2 Saturday, April 19: New York 123, Detroit 112 Monday, April 21: Detroit 100, New York 94 Thursday, April 24: New York 118, Detroit 116 Sunday, April 27: New York 94, Detroit 93 Tuesday, April 29: Detroit 106, New York 103
Continue Reading All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Saturday, April 19 Indiana 117, Milwaukee 98 Denver 112, L.A. Clippers 110, OT New York 123, Detroit 112 Minnesota 117, L.A. Lakers 95 Sunday, April 20 Oklahoma City 131, Memphis 80 Boston 103, Orlando 86 Cleveland 121, Miami 100 Golden State 95, Houston 85 Monday, April 21
Continue Reading All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida 4, Tampa Bay 1 Tuesday, April 22: Florida 6, Tampa Bay 2 Thursday, April 24: Florida 2, Tampa Bay 0 Saturday, April 26: Tampa Bay 5, Florida 1 Monday, April 28: Florida 4, Tampa Bay 2 Wednesday, April 30: Florida 6, Tampa Bay 3
Continue Reading All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary) Saturday, April 19 Winnipeg 5, St. Louis 3 Colorado 5, Dallas 1 Sunday, April 20 Carolina 4, New Jersey 1 Toronto 6, Ottawa 2 Vegas 4, Minnesota 2 Monday, April 21 Washington 3, Montreal 2, OT Winnipeg 2, St. Louis 1 Dallas 4, Colorado 3, OT Los
Continue Reading All Times EDT Eastern Conference W L T Pts GF GA Philadelphia 10 3 4 34 32 18 Cincinnati 9 5 3 30 25 24 Inter Miami CF 8 3 5 29 36 27 Nashville 8 4 5 29 30 21 Columbus 7 3 7 28 27 24 New York 8 6 3 27 28
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By GIADA ZAMPANO and SALVATORE CAVALLI Associated Press CATANIA, Italy (AP) — Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and other 11 activists set sail on Sunday afternoon for Gaza on a ship aimed at “breaking Israel’s siege” of the devastated territory, organizers said. The sailing boat Madleen, operated by activist group Freedom Flotilla Coalition, departed from the
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB New York 36 22 .621 — Toronto 31 28 .525 5½ Tampa Bay 30 29 .508 6½ Boston 29 32 .475 8½ Baltimore 22 36 .379 14 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 39 21 .650 — Cleveland 32 26 .552 6 Minnesota 31 27
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By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian drone attack has destroyed more than 40 Russian planes deep in Russia’s territory, Ukraine’s Security Service said on Sunday, while Moscow pounded Ukraine with missiles and drones just hours before a new round of direct peace talks in Istanbul. A military official, who spoke
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By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — Music festivals are facing a crisis. On the brink of what should be another exciting summer festival season, dozens of music festivals are shutting down. The trend has been simmering for years — the longstanding Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago isn’t returning this summer, following similar announcements last year
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By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Ernie Johnson could barely get the words out. The run of “Inside the NBA” on TNT came to an end on Saturday night after nearly four decades as a fixture of the league. The show will move to ESPN and ABC next season — and keep Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal,
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Torgan, Daniel Wine and Meghan Pryce, CNN (CNN) — Celebrities lending their names to products is nothing new, but actress Sydney Sweeney is taking her latest endorsement to an entirely new level. On the heels of a now-viral ad, the “Euphoria” star is again partnering with soap brand Dr. Squatch to sell a
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By JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Conservative legal activist Leonard Leo helped President Donald Trump transform the federal judiciary in his first term. He closely advised Trump on his Supreme Court picks and is widely credited as the architect of the conservative majority responsible for overturning Roe v. Wade. But Trump last
Continue ReadingPor Jimena De La Quintana, CNN en Español ¿Te aburren las horas de espera en el aeropuerto? ¿Pensarías distinto si pudieras aprovecharlas descansando en una cómoda cama, tomando una ducha caliente o relajando en una habitación como si estuvieras en un hotel? Esa es la experiencia que ofrece el nuevo aeropuerto Jorge Chávez, en Perú,
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By Jamie Barton, Issy Ronald and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Tommy Paul became the first American man since Andre Agassi in 2003 to reach the quarterfinals of the French Open after he beat Alexei Popyrin 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday. A short time later, he was joined by countryman Frances Tiafoe, who dispatched Daniel
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CNN By Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — Someone has apparently been impersonating White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. One of President Donald Trump’s closest advisers and the first woman to hold the title of chief of staff, Wiles reportedly believes her phone and contact list were hacked. The administration only discovered the issue when
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By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump faces the challenge of convincing Republican senators, global investors, voters and even Elon Musk that he won’t bury the federal government in debt with his multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package. The response so far from financial markets has been skeptical as Trump seems unable to
Continue ReadingAyana Archie, Brandon Griggs Junio es el Mes del Orgullo, cuando las comunidades LGBT del mundo se unen y celebran la libertad de ser ellas mismas. Las reuniones que se realizan alrededor del Orgullo LGBT tienen sus raíces en la ardua historia de grupos minoritarios que han luchado durante décadas para superar los prejuicios y
Continue ReadingBy Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN (CNN) — Neither the Republican nor the Democratic Party has consolidated a majority of the public behind its approach, with more than 4 in 10 saying that neither party can get things done or has strong leadership, a new CNN survey conducted by SSRS finds. Despite those widespread doubts, Americans increasingly
Continue ReadingBy Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. This year, the organization estimates that more than 150,000 Americans will be diagnosed with it and nearly 53,000 will die from it. New studies presented at the annual
Continue ReadingPor Andrew Freedman, Ella Nilsen y Gabe Cohen El comienzo de otra temporada de huracanes, que promete estar por encima de la media, encuentra a las agencias meteorológicas y de respuesta a desastres de Estados Unidos más desbordadas que nunca, lo que podría dejar a decenas de millones de estadounidenses en una situación más vulnerable
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By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The U.K. is about to see the biggest increase in defense spending since the end of the Cold War as it seeks to send “a message to Moscow,” the British defense secretary said Sunday. John Healey said the Labour government’s current plans for defense spending will be
Continue ReadingPor Jessie Yeung Después de medio año de agitación política, incertidumbre y división, Corea del Sur votará por un nuevo presidente que suceda a Yoon Suk Yeol, el exlíder caído en desgracia, que sumió a la nación democrática en el caos al declarar la ley marcial en diciembre. Esta elección parece particularmente significativa; el país,
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