Vehicle crashes into Portland athletic club; one person dead

 

Portland, Oregon: A vehicle crashed into the front entrance of the Multnomah Athletic Club shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday, caught fire, and responders later found one person dead inside. Police reported evidence of an explosive device in the vehicle, prompting the Explosive Disposal Unit and ATF to join the ongoing...

Hocevar earns pole at Texas after Talladega breakthrough

 

Fort Worth, Texas — Carson Hocevar earned the pole and will start on the front row at Texas Motor Speedway after qualifying Saturday, a week following his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Talladega in his 91st Cup start; he also won the Truck Series race Friday and recorded strong...

Weekend Warmth Gives Way To Early-Week Storms Nationwide

 

United States: forecasters in Casper, Mobile, Albuquerque, West Palm Beach and Clarksville issued weekend and early-week forecasts on Sunday indicating warm, mostly dry conditions under high pressure, followed by approaching frontal systems. Meteorologists reported highs near 72°F in Casper, mid- to upper-70s along the Gulf Coast, and 70s in Albuquerque,...

Tornado Watches Issued Across Florida; Indiana Reports Tornado

 

Daytona Beach — The National Weather Service issued tornado watches for 21 Florida counties on May 2, including Volusia, Flagler, Brevard, Seminole and Orange, effective from about 11:25 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Local outlets in Tampa Bay and Orlando reported the watch issuance at roughly 11:25–11:30 a.m., citing NWS Tampa...

Young wins Cadillac Championship; Theegala rallies late

 

Doral, Florida. Cameron Young won the Cadillac Championship at TPC Blue Monster on May 4, finishing 19-under after a final-round 68 to claim victory by six shots over Scottie Scheffler. Sahith Theegala shot a bogey-free 8-under 64 in the final round and climbed into a tie for 30th, while Akshay...

Norris wins Miami sprint as Antonelli receives penalty

 

Miami, United States. Lando Norris won the Miami Grand Prix sprint race in Florida on Saturday, May 2, leading a McLaren one-two as Oscar Piastri finished second; Charles Leclerc was third. Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell initially crossed fourth and fifth, with Antonelli later penalised for repeated track...

Indiana Voters Decide Competitive Congressional Primary Races Tuesday

 

Indiana: Voters went to the polls Tuesday to determine party nominees in multiple competitive congressional primaries across the state, including contests in the 4th and 9th districts. Incumbent Republican Rep. Jim Baird sought a fifth term while state Rep. Craig Haggard mounted a primary challenge; District 9 Democrats also contested...

Late scratch reduces Kentucky Derby field to nineteen

 

Louisville, Ky. The Puma was scratched from the 152nd Kentucky Derby less than 12 hours before the scheduled 6:57 p.m. EDT post time on Saturday, May 2, after Churchill Downs officials reported a swollen leg from a skin infection. The late withdrawal reduced the field to 19 starters and prevented...

Trump Announces Escorts Through Hormuz Amid Positive Talks

 

Washington — President Donald Trump said Monday that U.S. forces will begin escorting ships through the blocked Strait of Hormuz while reporting "very positive" talks with Iran. He announced a maritime operation intended to move commercial vessels and crews out of the blockade and referenced prior U.S. seizures of Iranian-linked...

Denver, Gulf Coast: Warm weekend; midweek storm approaching

 

Denver is forecast to see a warm, dry weekend with mostly sunny skies Saturday and increasing clouds Sunday, with highs in the upper 60s to mid-70s and light to gusty southwest winds. This week’s pattern shifts as a storm system is expected to approach Monday night, raising precipitation chances. The incoming...