From The Sports Desk: Vegas stuns Carolina in Game 1 to open Stanley Cup Final

The NBA Finals are finally here, and what a matchup we have. Victor Wembanyama and the upstart San Antonio Spurs vs. Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks. One franchise is trying to reboot a dynasty; the other is starved for a long-overdue title. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access … Read more

Former MMA fighter helps restrain passenger who tried to open door on Frontier Airlines flight to Chicago

A former professional MMA fighter from Chicago came to the rescue when an unruly passenger tried to open a Frontier Airlines door mid-flight on Sunday while the plane was headed to O’Hare International Airport. In a statement, the Federal Aviation Administration said Frontier Airlines Flight 3345 from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to O’Hare was diverted … Read more

U.S. plan to open Ebola quarantine center in Kenya faces growing backlash and protests

Plans for Americans exposed to Ebola to be quarantined abroad faced mounting backlash Tuesday, with Kenya’s president defending a proposed 50-bed facility in the country after violent protests. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A Kenyan court extended its block on the establishment of the center … Read more

Key hearing for Charlie Kirk murder suspect will be open to reporters and members of the public, judge rules

A preliminary hearing for the suspect accused in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk will be open to reporters and members of the public, a Utah judge ruled on Monday. The ruling stemmed from a request from the suspect’s defense team to restrict access to the hearing, which the judge denied.  Defense lawyers representing … Read more

Open: This is

This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy provides an update on the war as his country braces for new potential Russian attacks. Former Vice President Mike Pence, Sen. Chris Murphy, and World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain also join. Source link

Coco Gauff’s French Open title defense ends in 3rd-round loss

Coco Gauff finally met a player in Paris who could match her court coverage in long baseline rallies. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Anastasia Potapova ended Gauff’s French Open title defense in the third round with a 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4 victory over the American … Read more

From The Sports Desk: French Open field wide open, after Sinner’s surprise exit

These days, tennis fans can expect to see the Big Two, Italy’s Jannik Sinner and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, in the finals of pretty much every Grand Slam. The two of them have combined to win each of the last nine Grand Slams and 11 of the past 14. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get … Read more

U.S. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll Over Accusations Against Trump

The Justice Department has opened an criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the 82-year-old former magazine writer who accused Donald J. Trump of sexual assault, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. The investigation is believed to center on whether Ms. Carroll committed perjury in civil lawsuits against Mr. Trump, according to … Read more