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Marcus Willis, Wimbledon’s Everyman of yesteryear who played Roger Federer, returns in doubles
By HOWARD FENDRICH LONDON (AP) — Marcus Willis, the Everyman’s everyman who faced Roger Federer at Centre Court while ranked 772nd in 2016, was back at Wimbledon on Thursday, competing in men’s doubles and hoping he might get to have a bit of a reunion with the now-retired eight-time champion at the All England Club.…
US citizen Woodland convicted of drug-related charges by Moscow court. He’s sentenced to 12.5 years
MOSCOW (AP) — Robert Woodland, a Russia-born U.S. citizen, was convicted of drug-related charges by a Moscow court and sentenced to 12 1/2 years in prison on Thursday, court officials and his lawyers said. He was found guilty of attempted trafficking of large amounts of illegal drugs as part of an organized group, according to…
Vatican chief of staff testifies in UK finance trial, points finger at deputy who escaped unscathed
By NICOLE WINFIELD ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’ chief of staff became one of the highest-ranking Holy See officials to testify in a foreign court Thursday, giving a British tribunal a detailed explanation of the negotiations at the heart of the Vatican’s so-called “trial of the century” and pointing a finger at his onetime deputy…
Louisiana’s concealed carry law takes effect on Independence Day; instruction still urged
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana has joined its neighboring states in allowing people to carry concealed weapons without a license. Only people convicted of certain felonies, along with everyone below the age of 18, are barred from carrying a weapon without a permit, under the law approved by lawmakers and Gov. Jeff Landry this year. Even…
Caesar salad, invented in Mexico by Italian immigrants, is still pleasing palates after 100 years
Caesar salad has something to celebrate: It’s turning 100. Italian immigrant Caesar Cardini is said to have invented the dish on July 4, 1924, at his restaurant, Caesar’s Place, in Tijuana, Mexico. It was a steamy night, and Cardini was struggling to feed an influx of Californians who had crossed the border to escape Prohibition.…
Emergency officials warn residents to plan ahead during hurricane season
BATON ROUGE – Officials suggests that residents should be prepared for storms all year round, especially if they live in a flood prone area. The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness wants residents to be as prepared as possible for storms. “We are pushing as much information as we can to the public,” said…
Man fatally shot early Thursday in Southwest Baltimore, police say
A man was fatally shot in southwest Baltimore early Thursday, then driven to another location about a mile away, police said. The Baltimore Police Department said in a news release that officers called to the 2700 block of W. Franklin Street at 1:49 a.m. found a 26-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. Paramedics later pronounced…
What if Biden had a bad night in the middle of a crisis? | READER COMMENTARY
Some people are dismissing President Joe Biden’s suboptimal performance in last week’s debate as “having a bad night” (“Don’t trade an imperfect president for one who represents the worst in us,” July 3). But what if he has a bad night during a crisis? And he’s likely to have more bad nights as the years…
Best camping hammock
Which camping hammock is best? Few things feel so relaxing while being so simple as swinging in a hammock at camp. Whether you want a large, luxurious hammock or a packable ultralight one, the range of options is almost as wide as your imagination allows. Should you want a solid all-around option suitable for the…
Miki Sudo Sets New Women’s Record at Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
Ms. Sudo ate 51 hot dogs in 10 minutes as there was no clear front-runner on the men’s side at the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island. Joey Chestnut will not compete. Press Release Distribution Service