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French authorities said Friday they have charged seven individuals in connection with a cyberbullying campaign targeting Thomas Jolly, the artistic director behind the Paris Olympics' opening and closing ceremonies. … [Read more...] about 7 charged in cyberbullying campaign targeting Paris Olympics’ artistic director

A 15-year-old boy accused of killing his parents and three of his siblings this week east of Seattle tried to pin the slayings on his younger brother, but a sister who survived after playing dead escaped to a neighbor's house and told police who really carried out the shootings, authorities said in a court document made public Thursday. … [Read more...] about 15-year-old boy charged in shooting deaths of parents, 3 siblings in Washington state

More than 40 dogs were killed Thursday when a fire swept through a rescue organization's kennels in northern New York, authorities said. … [Read more...] about More than 40 dogs killed in fire at rescue group’s kennels in New York

So the countdown continues on the presidential election, now just days away and looming large on the calendar. As is his habit, former president Donald Trump is on the road and eager to reach out to voters. He begins his journey at a voter rally in Traverse City, Michigan, on Friday followed by rallies in Novi, Michigan and State College, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Trump keeps up pace in last stretch before election

As the Padres and Nationals were negotiating the blockbuster Juan Soto trade in advance of the 2022 trade deadline, the Nats were able to obtain such top-tier young talents as CJ Abrams, James Wood, and MacKenzie Gore as part of the six-player trade package.  One player Washington didn’t land was Jackson Merrill, though Tom Krasovic of the San Diego Union-Tribune writes that … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Nationals, Merrill, Athletics, Rays