Carl Erskine, Dodgers pitcher and last surviving member of ‘Boys of Summer,’ dies at 97
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Boy, 5, dies in fall from block of flats
A neighbour says the boy's parents are "inconsolable" after his death in east London.BBC News - Top stories -
I Almost Died. Surviving Has Made Life Look Different.
Sebastian Junger writes that he now understands why emerging from a near-death experience turns some people insane.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Emmet Sheehan injury update: Dodgers pitcher undergoes season-ending elbow surgery to repair torn UCL
Sheehan debuted last season and hadn't yet pitched in 2024CBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Boy, 5, who died in fall from block of flats named
The Met Police and Newham Council are both conducting investigations over Aalim Makail's death.BBC News - Top stories -
Funeral held for boy, 14, who died in sword attack
Mourners gathered for the funeral of Daniel Anjorin, two weeks after he died on his way to school.BBC News - Top stories -
North Carolina will revoke license of wilderness camp where boy died
Trails Carolina, a wilderness camp for troubled adolescents where a 12-year-old boy died in February, is losing its license.NBC News - Top stories -
Hot history: Tree rings show that last northern summer was the warmest since year 1
A new study finds that the broiling summer of 2023 was the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in more than 2,000 yearsABC News - Health -
Mets reportedly offered Pete Alonso a long-term extension last summer; superstar slugger nearing free agency
The Mets attempted to lock in Alonso for less than either Matt Olson or Freddie Freeman receivedCBS Sports - Sports -
Breathless goodbye: the race to finish Jean-Luc Godard’s last film, one day before he died
The cinematic legend died the way he lived – in a blaze of inscrutable, impossible film-making. We meet the team who helped shoot the final scene of his swansong just before his death by assisted suicide. On Friday 9 September 2022, Jean-Luc ...The Guardian - World -
12:30 Report — Trump lawyers’ last shot at Michael Cohen; Iran president dies
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday (again). Welcome back! Here’s the deal today: Trump’s ex-fixer Michael Cohen is on the stand today in the hush money trial. Cohen just admitted to stealing money from the Trump Organization. The president of Iran ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
More Florida panthers have died so far in 2024 than in all of last year
Of the 14 deaths in 2024, 11 involved vehicle, according to statistics from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.CBS News - Top stories - Florida -
X-Men '97: 10 Burning Questions After The Season 1 Finale
X-Men '97: 10 Burning Questions After The Season 1 FinaleX-Men '97 had the hard task of following up on X-Men: The Animated Series, one of the most beloved Marvel cartoons ever made. But instead of bending under the weight of fan expectations, ...GameSpot - Tech -
The origin story of Leatherman's "pocket survival tool"
In 1975, Tim Leatherman decided to put his engineering degree to use and see if he could somehow combine a pocket knife with pliers. His tinkering that forged a "multitool" would lead to Leatherman, a Portland, Oregon-based company that ...CBS News - Top stories -
Starving pelicans struggling to survive in Southern California
A mystery along the California coast: one of America's most beloved seabirds — the pelican — is struggling to survive and nobody seems to know why. In Monday's "Climate Watch," Carter Evans takes a look at the problem and the people trying to help.CBS News - Top stories - California -
Slovakia's prime minister expected to survive after shooting
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is expected to survive after being shot five times in what officials described as a politically motivated assassination attempt.CNN - Top stories -
'I'm your mammy's little boy'
Shannon from Ontario was planning a visit to family graves - instead she found her long-lost brother.BBC News - Top stories -
Teacher guilty of sex with two boys
Rebecca Joynes is told to expect to go to jail after being convicted by jury.BBC News - Top stories -
He Survived a Beatdown From Congress. Can He Survive One From His Own Staff?
Some employees, angry more hasn’t been done to address the FDIC’s toxic culture, are campaigning for the chair’s ouster.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A marvel: how did X-Men ’97 become one of the year’s best shows?
What seemed like another lazy nostalgia cash grab became a favorite, with lessons that Marvel’s universe could learn from. It should have been what Magneto refers to as a “nostalgic parlor trick” – reviving the X-Men cartoon that aired on Saturday ...The Guardian - World -
Chiefs hit with bizarre scheduling quirk the NFL hasn't seen in 97 years, plus 15 other 2024 schedule oddities
Some teams were given a pretty crazy schedule by the NFLCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Dodgers disappointed after having Webb ‘on the ropes' early
The competitor in Logan Webb shined brightest in a gritty 4-1 Giants win, especially after a tough beginning to what looked like a possible long ballgame in favor of the Dodgers.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Ohtani delivers first walk-off hit as a Dodger
Shohei Ohtani delivered his second major league walk-off hit -- and first as a member of the Dodgers -- in the 10th inning that sent Los Angeles to a 3-2 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday.ESPN - Sports -
Which is the NL's team to beat: the Phillies, Dodgers or Braves?
A powerhouse trio has emerged at the top of the National League standings. We debate which team is best -- and which will be come October.ESPN - Sports - MLB -
Best patio umbrellas of summer 2024
Liven up your patio and get much-needed sun coverage with the best patio umbrellas of 2024.CBS News - Top stories -
These are the top 2024 summer vacation destinations
A group representing major U.S. airlines predicts a record number of travelers this summer. Christie Hudson, head of public relations and a travel expert for Expedia, joins CBS News to break down the top vacation destinations this year.CBS News - Top stories -
How A's pitcher Sears used pandemic to further his MLB career
JP Sears told Brodie Brazil on "All A's" how he furthered his MLB career during the COVID-19 pandemic.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Federal Consumer Financial Watchdog Survives Supreme Court Scrutiny
Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for a 7-2 court, said that Congress has wide discretion in structuring the way federal agencies are funded.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Netanyahu Pacifies Israel's Far Right and Alienates Everyone Else to Survive
A pair of hard-line ministers hold tremendous power that has stymied demands from the U.S., the military and hostage families.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
After Surviving Infamy, the Rangers Look Like Stanley Cup Contenders
New York could have been the fifth team in N.H.L. playoff history to blow a 3-0 series lead. Instead, it passed its biggest test.The New York Times - Sports - NHL -
Huge search for two teenage boys in river
Emergency services are at scene in Ovingham after reports two teenagers had got into difficulty.BBC News - Top stories -
Boy's body found in river as second teen 'critical'
The 14-year-old's body was found in the River Tyne and the younger boy was rescued and taken to hospital.BBC News - Top stories -
Boy pulled from river remains critically ill
A teenager remains in a critical condition after a second boy died in the River Tyne in Ovingham.BBC News - Top stories -
Need a New Cologne or Fragrance? Ask a Teen Boy.
Some Gen Z kids can’t seem to get enough of the luxury fragrances.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Democrats' Last Chance to Dump Biden?
If Kennedy is permitted on the debate stage he could audition for Democrats before their nominating convention.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
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The 14 TV shows we're most excited for this summer
This summer, you'll have to say goodbye to at least one series, but you'll get to say hello to revivals of "Orphan Black" and "Yo Gabba Gabba!," some mystery miniseries and music-centered docuseries.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
The 15 movies you need to see this summer
Our staffers select a highly opinionated list of their most anticipated titles: Hollywood fun machines, indie big swings and the truly unmissable.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Target slashing prices on thousands of items this summer
Target is planning to lower prices, saying it will cut the cost of thousands of items this summer, hoping to lure customers back into stores. It comes as Americans juggle short-term needs with long-term financial goals. CBS News business analyst ...CBS News - Top stories -
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The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani bobblehead night was as packed as you'd expect
We've finally discovered what will get Dodgers fans to show up early.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB