Washington lawmakers press WNBA on Caitlin Clark safety

 

Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives have sent an official letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert demanding stronger accountability and safety measures to protect Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark. Led by Representative August Pfluger of Texas and co-signed by 11 other House Republicans, including several from Indiana,...

United States detains Dominican HBCU baseball standout

 

A 22-year-old Dominican baseball player, Johan Sandoval, an MVP middle infielder at Savannah State University, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on July 3, 2026, in Clifton Park, New York. His attorney said Friday that Sandoval’s F-1 student status became invalid because of a significant administrative error involving...

Washington releases fourth batch of declassified UAP files

 

Washington, United States – The U.S. Department of War has released its fourth collection of declassified records on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), extending a government transparency campaign launched under an executive order by former President Donald Trump. Announced on Friday, July 10, 2026, the latest tranche adds 40 newly declassified...

Washington backs tariffs targeting Russian oil buyers

 

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has signaled support for a bipartisan Senate bill that would impose heavy financial penalties on purchasers of Russian oil and natural gas, according to lawmakers and a Ukrainian official cited by CBS News. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal...

Evansville Sheriff's Office Updates Booking Records Access

 

Evansville, Indiana. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office this week updated public information and procedures regarding jail bookings for 2024, detailing identification, fingerprinting, photography, charging, and court scheduling at the Vanderburgh County Jail in Evansville, providing guidance for residents, families, and legal professionals. It states the jail's online portal updates daily and...

United Kingdom hosts private reunion of Sussex family

 

LONDON – Meghan Markle has returned to the United Kingdom with Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, for their first visit to England in four years, joining Prince Harry for a private family trip. The couple and their children met King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House...

Jamie Pollard to Retire as Iowa State AD

 

AMES, Iowa. Iowa State athletics director Jamie Pollard publicly announced he plans to retire next summer after a 22-year tenure leading the university’s sports programs. Pollard said he and his wife will transition while healthy and enjoy retirement, and the school expects him to step down on June 30, 2027. University...

Michigan names Mike Boynton head coach for continuity

 

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — On Friday, Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel announced a two-year contract formally naming Mike Boynton as men's basketball head coach, removing his interim tag after Dusty May departed to lead the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. Boynton had served as interim coach and assistant during the program's recent...

Houston officials vow review after fatal ICE shooting

 

Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced Friday that he directed Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz to take a proactive role after the July 7 shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a traffic stop involving an ICE agent; Whitmire said HPD will offer resources and review evidence collected by federal authorities. This...

Ohio County Seeks Aid After Sixteen Siblings Rescued

 

COLUMBUS, Ohio — County officials this week reported the discovery of 16 siblings held for years in a rural home in Vinton County, found in squalid conditions. Prosecutors have charged the children's parents and two grandparents, and local authorities moved to change one defendant's bond to allow hospital care rather...