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The Kaines had spent the day campaigning with the Democratic presidential candidate, who chose Kaine for the No. 2 spot on the Democratic ticket just 24 hours earlier. Cheers erupted when Kaine and Holton arrived at their home in the tree-lined Ginter Park neighborhood on Richmond's north side about 10:30 p.m. They had been in Miami at midday for his first appearance with Clinton since joining her campaign. Kaine spoke for about 10 minutes at his homecoming, noting that he had launched his political... Читать дальше...

Authorities say six commercial buildings were threatened. Besides the destroyed warehouse, three buildings received lesser damage.

(AP) — The city of Baton Rouge will continue to memorialize officers slain in a shoot-out outside a convenience store just a week ago with funeral services planned Monday for police officer Montrell Jackson. Just days before he was shot and killed, Jackson posted an emotional Facebook message saying he was "physically and emotionally" tired and expressing how difficult it was to be both a police officer and a black man.

Sponsored by the Dishman Hills Conservancy and Inland Northwest Land Conservancy, a classroom session was followed by a walk in a natural area with a group that included seniors, couples and parents with kids ranging from teens to a gaggle of fascinated elementary schoolers. A butterfly's life cycle begins as an egg and hatches into a larva (caterpillar), which does most of the feeding. Yarrow is a favorite butterfly enticements to have in a yard with other flowering plants, he noted as he highlighted what lures the insects. Читать дальше...

Postal workers rise to challenge of delivering kids’ postcards Not wanting to hurt their feelings, she found a half-inch space on one side and in tiny print wrote our names and address. Dear Thankful: I’m pleased to pass along your message to the caring postal workers who ensured that you receive the postcards. When I started writing this reply, I thought I’d quote the postal workers’ official motto: “Neither rain nor hail nor sleet nor snow,” etc. The familiar sentence “Neither snow nor rain... Читать дальше...

Uranus (the “rules are made to be broken” planet) does a quick trine to Mercury on Friday before doubling back to retrograde in Aries. Talk about conflict, talk about a game changer. Aries (March 19-April 18) We all know you’re a force to be reckoned with, Aries, but now — with Uranus sitting in your sign — you’re unstoppable. Just keep in mind that all-powerful but also fickle Jupiter still lurks in your work house. Taurus (April 19-May 19) There’s an elephant sitting in your closet — your secret sector. Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thousands of homes remained evacuated Sunday as two massive wildfires raged in tinder-dry California hills and canyons, and authorities said a burned body was found in one neighborhood swept by the flames. The area was among those ordered evacuated as the fire raged through brush withered by days of 100-degree temperatures as Southern California sweltered through a heat wave. Since Friday, the fire, propelled by gusty winds, has burned up and down ridgelines, blackening 31 square... Читать дальше...

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Uranus (the rules are made to be broken planet) does a quick trine to Mercury on Friday before doubling back to retrograde in Aries. Talk about conflict, talk about upheaval, talk about a game changer. This week you think about the changes you made this year and decide whether they're really working. If not, it's not too late to make adjustments. In other news: Mercury moves from Leo to a far more compatible Virgo. At last! Details matter, analysis pays off!

Sports calendar, July 24-25 Baseball Giants at N.Y. Yankees CSNBA (680) Hall of Fame induction ceremony MLBNet L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis ESPN (1050) Minors: Inland Empire at San Jose CHN Basketball Women’s Pro-Am: Palo Alto TNT, at Kezar Pavilion Women’s Pro-Am: Mission Rec vs. San Francisco, at Kezar Pavilion Exhibition: China at United States NBATV Cycling Tour de France, Stage 21 NBCSN Golf Senior British Open GolfCh. LPGA: International Crown Channel: 11 Channel: 3 Channel: 8 PGA: Canadian Open GolfCh. Читать дальше...

Smolinski clobbered a two-run homer off Rays closer Alex Colome with one out in the ninth and Healy, called up after the All-Star break, smacked his first career walk-off homer with two outs. “Two really loud sounds with two younger players getting an opportunity to play every day,” A’s manager Bob Melvin said. Colome had converted his past 21 save opportunities, but with Khris Davis on after a walk, Smolinski was looking for a first-pitch fastball. Graveman put together another strong start... Читать дальше...

Many parts of the United States are experiencing higher than normal temperatures — like most of the Midwest — but the Philadelphia area is slated to be the hardest hit in the Northeast. "The multiple days of excessive heat will greatly affect those who are attending outdoor activities, especially events with large groups of people that are gathering in the direct sun," the weather service said. Will Adams, 69, of Pennsauken, New Jersey, stood next to a gigantic air conditioner under tents being... Читать дальше...

The Kaines had spent the day campaigning with the Democratic presidential candidate, who chose Kaine for the No. 2 spot on the Democratic ticket just 24 hours earlier. Cheers erupted when Kaine and Holton arrived at their home in the tree-lined Ginter Park neighborhood on Richmond's north side about 10:30 p.m. They had been in Miami at midday for his first appearance with Clinton since joining her campaign. Kaine spoke for about 10 minutes at his homecoming, noting that he had launched his political... Читать дальше...

Dortmund made California Chrome work for it, but North America’s richest thoroughbred prevailed by a half-length in the Grade 2, $200,000 San Diego Handicap on Saturday at Del Mar. California Chrome hadn’t raced since winning the $10 million Dubai World Cup on March 26, and Dortmund hadn’t raced since winning the Native Diver Stakes on Nov. 28. Dortmund led by as much as 1 length on the backstretch, but California Chrome overtook him on the final turn and appeared ready to go on to a decisive victory. Читать дальше...

Powerball Jackpot: $390 million Wed., July 27, jackpot: TBA Super Lotto Jackpot: $19 million Mega Wed., July 27, jackpot: $20 million Saturday, July 23, draws Fantasy 5 Daily 3 (midday) Daily 3 (evening) Daily Derby race time: 1:49.07 First Hot Shot [...] [...] Friday, July 22, draw and payouts Mega Millions Jackpot: $7.5 million Mega Prize category winners Prize amount per winner 5 of 5 with Mega 4 of 5 with Mega 3 of 5 with Mega 2 of 5 with Mega 1 of 5 with Mega Mega Tuesday... Читать дальше...

When the U.S. Olympic basketball team takes the floor at Oracle Arena on Tuesday night, Warriors president Rick Welts will be on hand. Though no one tosses around the term “Dream Team” anymore, Welts was instrumental in the development and birth of the concept, back in the late 1980s. [...] it was a concept that not only changed Olympic basketball, but also the course of the NBA. The concept started even before the 1988 Olympics, in which the United States, still fielding an amateur team, took home bronze. Читать дальше...

Giants’ Cueto upset over Royals White House visit snub NEW YORK - The World Series-champion Kansas City Royals visited President Obama in the White House on Thursday. The guy who threw a two-hitter in Game 2 against the Mets would have gone had he been invited. The Giants have killed themselves with errors lately. Angel Pagan did not try to score from third in the 11th inning when Dellin Betances tried to throw an intentional ball to Brandon Crawford and sailed it to the backstop. Pagan did... Читать дальше...

When (Gleason) was first diagnosed, was it awkward for you to talk to him about it? Like, did he want to talk about it, not want to talk about it, should you not bring it up or did you just take his lead? How much inspiration and strength do you draw from Steve? The average life expectancy is two to five years, but he continues to fight. When you talk to him about it, why go on when the quality of life is what it is for him? [...] he has so much support around him that the caregiver team allows... Читать дальше...

MILAN (AP) — The U.S. psychologist who wrote a book about school shootings that investigators found in the Munich gunman's room says researching other mass killers can be a warning sign since young gunmen often are looking for role models — but it's just one of many possible indicators. Peter Langman, author of two books about school shootings, told The Associated Press by telephone from Allentown, Pennsylvania on Saturday, that juvenile killers "more frequently study other shooters." Langman said... Читать дальше...

The accident occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on the 800 block of Embarcadero Road and involved a pedestrian in his 80s, according to Palo Alto police. Police and fire personnel responding to a call from the scene found the victim unconscious with major injuries. The car that struck the victim was driven by a man from East Palo Alto in his 20s who remained at the scene after the accident, police said.

BASTROP, Texas (AP) — At least four adults were found dead after a gunman opened fire on Saturday evening at an apartment complex in Bastrop, Texas, police said. Bastrop County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Dawn Adams quoted officers at the apartment complex as saying the suspect was dead and the scene was secured.

(AP) — Thomas Sutherland, who was held captive in Lebanon for more than six years until he was freed and returned home to become professor emeritus at Colorado State University, has died. Sutherland died in Fort Collins on Friday at the age of 85, according to Colorado State University, where he taught animal science until he left to become dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Science at American University in Beirut. "The entire Colorado State University community joins once again in honoring... Читать дальше...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The role of superdelegates could be significantly reduced in future Democratic presidential primaries under a compromise deal struck at the Democratic National Convention rules committee Saturday. For superdelegates, the commission's recommendation is that Congress members, governors and other elected officials should remain as unpledged delegates, but that other delegates would be bound proportionally to the primary results of their state. [...] Clinton supporters argued that... Читать дальше...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Pick 10" game were: 06-11-19-20-22-30-34-35-47-52-56-58-59-61-64-65-70-71-77-80 (six, eleven, nineteen, twenty, twenty-two, thirty, thirty-four, thirty-five, forty-seven, fifty-two, fifty-six, fifty-eight, fifty-nine, sixty-one, sixty-four, sixty-five, seventy, seventy-one, seventy-seven, eighty)

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The foreign ministers of the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations gather Sunday for talks that are expected to focus on the July 12 decision by The Hague-based tribunal in a dispute between China and the Philippines. Including a reference to the tribunal's ruling in the final communique "is a difficult issue that requires efforts of all parties," said Tran Viet Thai, deputy director of the Institute of Strategic Studies, a Vietnamese government think-tank. In order to ease tensions... Читать дальше...