Prosecutor: Buckshot from Suspect Struck Secret Service Vest

 

Washington — On April 25 at a Washington hotel, federal prosecutors said investigators determined that buckshot fired from Cole Tomas Allen's Mossberg pump-action shotgun struck a Secret Service agent's bullet-resistant vest during an attempted breach of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner; U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro made the disclosure on...

Joe Ryan exits early with right elbow soreness

 

Minneapolis — Minnesota pitcher Joe Ryan left Sunday's start against the Toronto Blue Jays after facing two batters, departing with right elbow soreness after striking out Yohendrick Piñango and walking Kazuma Okamoto; he signaled to catcher Victor Caratini and the dugout, met with manager Derek Shelton and an athletic trainer,...

Hadjar relegated after Red Bull floor measurement breach

 

Miami — Isack Hadjar will start Sunday's Miami Grand Prix from the back of the grid after the FIA stewards disqualified his Oracle Red Bull on May 3 following Saturday qualifying. A post‑qualifying measurement found a small section of Hadjar's floor exceeded the 2026 regulatory dimensions by millimetres, prompting the...

Budget Airlines Seek $2.5B; Transport Secretary Opposes Rescue

 

Washington — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Saturday at Newark Airport that the federal government should not provide a $2.5 billion bailout to low-cost carriers following the collapse of Spirit Airlines. A coalition of budget carriers, including Frontier and Avelo, proposed exchanging warrants convertible into equity for government assistance...

Young wins Cadillac; Bhatia surges into top ten

 

Doral, Florida. On May 3 at the Cadillac Championship held at Trump National Doral, Akshay Bhatia shot a five-under-par 67 during the third round to move from tied 26th into a tie for eighth on the leaderboard; his round included four birdies and an eagle on the par-5 12th. Sunday concluded...

Regional First Alert Forecasts Reveal Midweek Storm Chances

 

Lexington, Ky. meteorologists and regional TV weather teams issued First Alert forecasts this week, reporting cool mornings and sunshine on Sunday before a midweek pattern change; forecasters identified warming into Monday with scattered afternoon and evening storms and a higher probability of showers by Wednesday night into Thursday. Across Richmond, Atlanta,...

Cavaliers Overcome Raptors In Game Seven Decider Sunday

 

Cleveland on Sunday defeated the Toronto Raptors 114-102 in Game 7 of their first-round NBA playoff series, advancing the Cavaliers to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as Cleveland turned a deficit into a decisive victory. The Cavaliers will...

Shen Yun Performs Classical Chinese Arts in Newark This Weekend

 

Newark, N.J. — Shen Yun Performing Arts staged performances at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center this weekend, presenting classical Chinese dance and a live orchestra that the company and attendees described as reviving 'China before communism.' The program featured traditional choreography, period costumes, and scenes referencing religious practice and...

Gabriella Pizzolo Credits Natalie Portman For Psychology Degree

 

Los Angeles: Actress Gabriella Pizzolo, 23, said on May 3 that Natalie Portman inspired her to pursue a degree in psychology, noting she holds degrees in psychology and music and that she discussed balancing studies with acting while attending the Broadway premiere of Beaches this week; she is best known...

Antonelli secures pole and wins storm-hit Miami GP

 

MIAMI: Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli claimed pole in Saturday qualifying with a fastest lap of 1 minute 27.798 seconds and converted that advantage into victory in Sunday's Miami Grand Prix after officials moved the start time earlier because of forecast heavy rain. Antonelli resisted a late challenge from Max Verstappen...