Australian fugitive being helped to evade capture, police say
A fugitive who allegedly murdered two officers in a small rural town in Australia’s Victoria is being helped by some members of the community, police have said. Dezi Freeman has…
Carlos Alcaraz back into U.S. Open quarterfinals with behind-the-back shot
By HOWARD FENDRICH NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz hit a behind-the-back shot at the U.S. Open to win a point in a 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-4 victory over Arthur…
Man arrested after crashing car into Russian consulate in Australia
Tiffanie TurnbullBBC News, Sydney Watch: Man arrested after crashing vehicle into Russian consulate in Sydney, Australia A man has been arrested after driving a car through the gates of the…
SF Giants’ Justin Verlander strikes out season-high 10 batters in win
SAN FRANCISCO — Justin Verlander has used Eminem’s “Till I Collapse” as his walk-out song for roughly his entire career. The track has always resonated with Verlander, less of an…
Judge blocks Trump administration move to deport Guatemalan children
A US judge has temporarily blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to deport dozens of unaccompanied Guatemalan children back to their home country. District Court Judge Sparkle Sooknanan’s order…
Through injuries, playoff math in favor of Valkryies
SAN FRANCISCO – The star power of the Valkyries’ final homestand has dimmed, but the excitement of a stunning playoff push remains bright and unabated. Golden State entered Sunday’s matchup…
Australia’s teen social media ban can be ‘effective’, report says
Australia could use a range of technologies to implement its social media ban for under-16s but all have risks or shortcomings, a report has found. The government says its ban,…
Clock issues can’t stop Valkyries in win over Caitlin Clark-less Fever
SAN FRANCISCO — Chase Center turned into a glorified night club on Sunday. After electrical issues caused multiple shot clocks to malfunction and choppy officiating gave way to numerous review…
Australia could be a ‘dumping ground’ for goods made for us with forced labour, anti-slavery tsar warns | Australian politics
Australia’s modern slavery laws are among the weakest in the developed world and the country risks becoming a “dumping ground” for goods made with forced labour, Australia’s first anti-slavery commissioner…
Valkyries-Fever game plagued by clock malfunctions
SAN FRANCISCO – Chase Center featured, perhaps, the longest first half in WNBA history on Sunday night. The first half of the game between the Valkyries and Fever at Chase…