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LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer
‘Lightyear’ stays earthbound, ‘Jurassic World’ holds No. 1
“Lightyear” did not go to infinity (or beyond) in its first weekend in theaters: Pixar’s first major theatrical release since March 2020 blasted off with $51 million in its debut weekend in North America, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Not only did it open lower than expected, but it also failed to conquer “Jurassic […]2 years ago
MATTHEW BROWN and BRITTANY PETERSON, Associated Press
Yellowstone aims for quick opening; flooded towns struggling
Federal officials say most of Yellowstone National Park should re-open within the next two weeks — much faster than originally expected after record floods pounded the Yellowstone region last week and knocked out major roads.2 years ago
Priscilla Alvarez, CNN
Migrant rescues along US-Mexico border climb amid sweltering heat and high water levels
In the roaring waters of the canal, first responders train for the worst: migrants who have been swept away while trying to cross the US-Mexico border.2 years ago
Associated Press
Teen killed, officer, 2 adults shot at unpermitted DC event
A 15-year-old boy was shot to death and three adults, including a police officer, were wounded after a musical event lacking a permit erupted into chaos in Washington D.C.2 years ago
Oliver Darcy and Adrienne Winston, CNN
Production team with ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ arrested in House building
Members of a production team for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" were arrested earlier this week by police as they filmed a comedy segment at the US Capitol.2 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
Yellowstone partially reopening Wednesday; license plate system in place for visitor entry
As Yellowstone National Park partially reopens to visitors this coming Wednesday, the park is implementing the Alternating License Plate System.2 years ago
Associated Press
2 men charged in fatal fireworks explosion that killed 4
Two men have been charged with murder in a house explosion near St. Louis that killed four people who were assembling fireworks in a garage.2 years ago
Zoe Sottile, CNN
Someone paid $19 million for a steak lunch with Warren Buffet
An anonymous bidder paid a record-breaking $19 million for a private steak lunch with legendary investor Warren Buffet.2 years ago
Keith Allen and Ralph Ellis, CNN
4 men escape from federal prison camp in Virginia
Four inmates escaped early Saturday from a federal prison camp in Hopewell, Virginia, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).2 years ago
Dakin Andone and Chuck Johnston, CNN
2 Florida deputies disciplined for sharing news of Bob Saget’s death before his family was notified, internal report says
Two Orange County, Florida, sheriff's deputies have been disciplined for sharing information about Bob Saget's death with the public before the comedian's family had been notified,2 years ago
CIARÁN FAHEY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
World swimming adopts new policy for transgender athletes
World swimming’s governing body has adopted new rules for transgender athletes, only permitting swimmers who transitioned before age 12 to compete in women’s events.2 years ago
AAMER MADHANI
Yellen: Recession not inevitable, gas tax holiday weighed
Yellen offered a dose of optimism even as economists grow increasingly worried about a recession fueled by skyrocketing inflation and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.2 years ago
Nicole Goodkind, CNN Business
The most popular air travel day this year was a mess. That won’t change anytime soon
There were more than 850 flight cancellations Saturday, per FlightAware. By early Sunday morning there were already more than 600 flights canceled for the day.2 years ago
MIKE STOBBE, ASSOCIATED RPESS
US opens COVID vaccine to little kids; shots begin this week
The U.S. on Saturday opened COVID-19 vaccines to infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The shots will become available this week, expanding the nation’s vaccination campaign to children as young as 6 months.2 years ago
JOHN LEICESTER and DAVID KEYTON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Morale is concern as NATO chief warns war could last ‘years’
Four months of brutal fighting in Ukraine appear to be straining the morale of troops on both sides, prompting desertions and rebellion against officers’ orders, British defense officials said Sunday. NATO’s chief warned the war could drag on for “years.”2 years ago
ANNIKA WOLTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Black Americans living abroad reflect on Juneteenth
As the United States marks only the second federally recognized Juneteenth, Black Americans living overseas have embraced the holiday as a day of reflection and an opportunity to educate people in their host countries on Black history.2 years ago
Associated Press
Apple workers vote to unionize at Maryland store
More than 100 employees of an Apple store in a Baltimore suburb say they have voted to unionize by a nearly 2-to-1 margin.2 years ago
Claire Colbert and Raja Razek, CNN
Yellowstone River flooding is a 1 in 500-year event, US Geological Survey says
The devastating flooding that occurred along the Yellowstone River this week constitutes a 1 in 500-year event, according to a US Geological Survey (USGS) news release.2 years ago
Michael Houck, KSL TV
Yellowstone partially reopens for visitors
A portion of Yellowstone National Park will reopen after floods closed the park for the week.2 years ago
Associated Press
Building collapse after fire kills 1 firefighter; 5 injured in Philadelphia
Authorities say a building caught fire and later collapsed in Philadelphia, killing one firefighter and injuring five other people.2 years ago
Emma Tucker, CNN
Authorities in California seize $60,000 worth of meth hidden in child booster seats
US Customs and Border Protection officers have seized $60,000 worth of methamphetamine hidden in child booster seats at a checkpoint in California.2 years ago
Yenny Sanchez, CNN
VHS copy of ‘Back to the Future’ sells for $75,000, setting a new auction record
A sealed, near-mint condition 1986 VHS tape of "Back to the Future" recently sold at auction for $75,000, setting a new record for a videotape.2 years ago
MIKE STOBBE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5
U.S. health officials on Saturday recommended COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers — the last group without the shots.2 years ago
