Shipyard, union reach tentative deal to end strike in Maine

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:52:33 -0400

Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works and production workers have reached a tentative agreement aimed at ending a strike that stretched for more than a month during a global pandemic

Schools face major virus test as student return to classroom

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:49:33 -0400

Reopening schools will be easy

4 tribes sue over Oklahoma gambling compacts with 2 others

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 15:12:47 -0400

Four Oklahoma American Indian tribes have filed a federal lawsuit over gaming compacts with two other tribes that were ruled invalid by the Oklahoma State Supreme Court

Father, son charged in Ahmaud Arbery slaying seeking bond

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 13:37:18 -0400

The father and son charged with murder in the slaying of Ahmaud Arbery are asking a Georgia judge for bond and to toss out two charges in their indictment

Plants cropping up in lost Michigan lakes where dams failed

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 13:30:26 -0400

A nonprofit organization wants to gain ownership of four Michigan dams, including two that failed in storms on May 19

Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works, Machinists union reach tentative agreement that would end weekslong strike in Maine

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 12:25:15 -0400

Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works, Machinists union reach tentative agreement that would end weekslong strike in Maine

Judge orders release of body camera video in Floyd case

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 11:21:46 -0400

A Minnesota judge has ordered the release of body camera footage recorded by former officers charged in the death of George Floyd

Iran asks UN to hold US accountable for plane interception

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 02:30:20 -0400

Iran is urging the United Nations to hold the United States accountable for the interception of an Iranian passenger plane by two U_S_ fighter jets in the skies over Syria last month, which it called an “unlawful” and an “adventuristic act.”

Today in History

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 00:00:32 -0400

Today in History Today is Saturday, Aug. 8, the 221st day of 2020. There are 145 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On August 8, 1974, President Richard Nixon, facing damaging new revelations in the Watergate scandal, announced he would resign the following day. On this date: In 1814, during the War of 1812, peace talks between the United States and Britain began in Ghent, Belgium. In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte set sail for St. Helena to spend the remainder of his days in exile. In 1911, President William Howard Taft signed a measure raising the number of U.S. representatives from 391 to 433, effective with the next Congress, with a proviso to add two more when New Mexico and Arizona became states. In 1942, during World War II, six Nazi saboteurs who were captured after landing in the U.S. were executed in Washington, D.C.; two others who cooperated with authorities were spared. In 1945, President Harry S. Truman signed the U.S. instrument of...

US hiring slows amid signs of longer-lasting economic damage

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 21:28:48 -0400

U.S. hiring slowed last month as the coronavirus outbreak worsened

Clippers late rally dents Blazers playoff push

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 21:10:00 BST

Paul George scored 21 points and the LA Clippers rallied late to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 122-117 on Saturday.

Buttler feared he could be playing last Test

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 21:40:00 BST

Jos Buttler says he "owed " England after his wicketkeeping errors and feared he could be playing his last Test before his 75 helped the side to a three-wicket victory over Pakistan in Manchester.

Hojbjerg to have Spurs medical on Monday

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 21:02:00 BST

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg will have a medical with Tottenham on Monday ahead of his transfer from Southampton.

Wasim: Pakistan lacked usual flair

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:44:00 BST

Pakistan bowling great Wasim Akram was critical of Azhar Ali's captaincy, saying he "missed a trick", as they fell to defeat defending 277 in the first #raisethebat Test against England.

Hussain: Phenomenal Woakes turned game

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:15:00 BST

England won a thrilling first Test against Pakistan and Nasser Hussain believes the key roles played by Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler will make it even more special for Joe Root and his side...

Pirlo named Juventus boss after Sarri sacking

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:30:00 BST

Juventus have appointed Andrea Pirlo as their new head coach on a two-year deal.

Root: 2019 heroics gave us belief

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:45:00 BST

Joe Root says England's remarkable victories in the summer of 2019 gave them confidence they could chase down 277 and beat Pakistan.

Woakes, Buttler fire England to famous win

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:22:00 BST

Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler were England's heroes, each hitting half centuries, as the hosts chased down 277 in a memorable three-wicket win over Pakistan in the first #raisethebat Test at Emirates Old Trafford.

Bayern beat Chelsea 7-1 on aggregrate LIVE!

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 14:18:00 BST

Somerset steamroll Northants for 67

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:00:00 BST

Somerset took control of their Bob Willis Trophy match against Northamptonshire as they bowled their hosts out for just 67.

Mama June Proudly Shows Off Her 6-Month Sobriety Chip Ahead Of Her 41st Birthday — Watch

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:51:04 +0000

Mama June has put in the work! The 'Family Crisis' star announced that she's six months sober, and received a blinged-out chip to commemorate the milestone.

Kanye West Lays Out 2020 POTUS Plans: Support Faith-Based Groups, Reform Legal System & More

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:09:00 +0000

Kanye West has taken the next step in legitimizing his presidential campaign, releasing a list of his platforms to supporters. President West will focus on freedom of religion, education, and much more.

Christina Anstead Shows Off Her Fab Bikini Bod 2 Weeks After Ex Tarek El Moussa Gets Engaged

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:05:20 +0000

TV personality Christina Anstead has flaunted her summer body, mere weeks after her ex husband Tarek El Moussa announced his engagement to 'Selling Sunset' star Heather Rae Young.

Ayesha Curry’s Daughters Riley, 8, & Ryan, 5, Break It Down To Beyonce’s ‘Already’ — Watch

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:47:25 +0000

Ayesha Curry took to Instagram to share an adorable video of her look-alike daughters, Riley and Ryan, showing off a 'MOOD' while posing and dancing to Beyonce on the back of a pickup truck.

Conor McGregor & Dee Devlin Engaged — Boxer Proposes On Her 32nd Birthday: See Gigantic Ring

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:42:32 +0000

Conor McGregor made his girlfriend Dee Devlin's birthday that much more special when he proposed to her!

‘Blue Crush’ Cast Transformations: See Kate Bosworth & More Stars Then & Now On 18th Anniversary

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:36:32 +0000

It's been 18 years since the iconic teen surf movie 'Blue Crush' hit the big screen! The film's stars recently reunited to talk a possible sequel, so we're looking back at how much they've changed.

Kawhi Leonard: 5 Things To Know About LA Clippers Player January Jones Is Getting Flirty With

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:28:10 +0000

January Jones shared a video of Kawhi Leonard along with a flirty caption that asked if he was her 'future boyfriend' and was full of heart-eyed emojis. Here are five things you should know about him.

Cardi B Appears To Compliment Nemesis Nicki Minaj As She Raves About Female Rapper Who ‘Dominated The Game’

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:26:04 +0000

Old wounds may have been healed for Cardi B as she appeared to give major props to Nicki Minaj almost two years after their epic NYFW fight.

Zonnique Pullins Reveals How T.I. Feels About Her Pregnancy & How Mom Tiny Is Helping With Names

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:04:22 +0000

Zonnique Pullins spilled the details about how she wanted to 'go out with a bang' on 'The Mix' and tell her stepdad T.I. about her pregnancy on the show and revealed how he truly processed the news.

International Cat Day: See Taylor Swift & More Stars Cuddling Their Kitties

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 15:50:47 +0000

Happy International Cat Day! Take a look at our favorite A-listers cuddling up to their feline friends -- including Taylor Swift and Jennifer Garner, whose cat has its own stroller.

Liam Neeson Believed Taken Was Going to Bomb Big Time

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 10:56:29 PDT

The actor also shared a pretty humorous story about his nephews illegally downloading the movie before its North American release date.

X-Men: The Animated Series Revival Talks Have Happened at Disney

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 10:44:31 PDT

X-Men producer Larry Houston has confirmed discussions about reviving the animated series have taken place and it's now up to Disney to make it happen.

DeSaad to Appear in Zack Snyder's Justice League Trailer?

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 10:33:35 PDT

Darkseid will also be featured in the long-awaited Zack Snyder cut of Justice League, which will stream on HBO Max.

Is Doctor Strange 2 Bringing a Young Avenger Into the Multiverse?

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 10:13:30 PDT

A new casting rumor may point to a very interesting introduction in Marvel's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Jared Leto Confirms He'll Play Andy Warhol in Upcoming Movie

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 09:57:23 PDT

Jared Leto has been cast as Andy Warhol in an upcoming movie, adding that he's 'so grateful and excited' to play the legendary artist.

3 Different Star Trek Scripts Being Considered to Reboot Fledgeling Movie Franchise

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 09:43:10 PDT

Paramount is deciding between three Star Trek movie scripts to begin rebooting the big screen series.

Val Kilmer's DC Fandome Appearance Stokes Batman Forever Schumacher Cut Speculation

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 09:29:36 PDT

Val Kilmer's scheduled appearance at DC FanDome makes fans hopeful for the release Of the Schumacher Cut.

Snake Eyes Star Promises G.I. Joe Fans Are 'In for Something Insane' After Watching Movie

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 09:15:35 PDT

Snake Eyes lead actor Henry Golding says movie is better than 'Cookie Cutter, Super People Movies'.

Dune Trailer Arrives This Month Confirms Timothée Chalamet

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 09:01:21 PDT

The first footage from Denis Villeneuve hugely anticipated remake of Dune will be here before the summer is over.

First Black Adam Footage Arrives in DC FanDome Trailer Shared by The Rock

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 08:50:18 PDT

Dwayne Johnson shares first video footage from his upcoming superhero movie Black Adam along with all the names appearing at DC Fandome.