FORT PIERCE, Fla. — A federal trial is scheduled to begin Monday for a man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump as he played golf in Florida in September 2024. Jury selection is expected to take three days, with attorneys questioning three sets of 60 prospective jurors. They’re trying to find 12 jurors and four alternates. Opening statements are scheduled to begin … [Read more...] about What to know about the trial of the man accused of trying to assassinate Trump in Florida
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‘It’s been a long stretch, but it’s been good’: Chicago White Sox wrapping up run of 17 games in 17 days
DETROIT — The stretch of 17 games in 17 days is nearing an end for the Chicago White Sox. “I think we’re all ready for an off day,” left fielder Andrew Benintendi said with a chuckle Saturday afternoon. The span, which began Aug. 22 against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field, wraps up Sunday against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. It has been productive for the Sox, who … [Read more...] about ‘It’s been a long stretch, but it’s been good’: Chicago White Sox wrapping up run of 17 games in 17 days
Davey Johnson, who won 2 World Series as a player and managed the NY Mets to the 1996 title, dies at 82
NEW YORK — When the winning run scored in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, the New York Mets melted into a white-and-blue swirl near the plate, celebrating their implausible comeback from the brink of defeat. Right in the middle of all that humanity was Davey Johnson, who had arrived at the mob scene before many of his players. Those ’86 Mets — with all their brashness, … [Read more...] about Davey Johnson, who won 2 World Series as a player and managed the NY Mets to the 1996 title, dies at 82
Chicago Fire host the New England Revolution in Eastern Conference action
New England Revolution (8-13-7, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Fire (11-10-6, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Bridgeview, Illinois; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. CDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Chicago -136, New England +301, Draw +308; over/under is 3.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Fire host the New England Revolution in Eastern Conference action. The Fire are … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire host the New England Revolution in Eastern Conference action
Someone could win $1.8B Powerball jackpot Saturday. Odds are their identity will remain a mystery.
After Iowa gas station employee Timothy Schultz won a $29 million lottery jackpot in 1999, he decided to hold a press conference. Lottery officials told him it would help him avoid being “hounded by media” since state law required his name to be disclosed anyway. But the then-21-year-old soon felt the consequences of his overnight fame. He felt like a “deer in headlights,” and … [Read more...] about Someone could win $1.8B Powerball jackpot Saturday. Odds are their identity will remain a mystery.