Saturday, 19 June 2021

Juneteenth, recalling end of slavery, is marked across US

Parades, picnics and lessons in history are all part of Juneteenth celebrations in the U.S. The day is carrying even more significance after Congress and President Joe Biden created a federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery

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At least 11 hurt in Arkansas crash of church bus, vehicle

Authorities say a church bus collided with another vehicle on a northeastern Arkansas highway, injuring at least 11 people

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250-Plus Score Will Be Reasonable In These Conditions: Vikram Rathour

Batting coach Vikram Rathour on Saturday said that a first innings score of 250-plus will put India in a fighting position against New Zealand, keeping the prevailing conditions in mind during the...

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Editor of paper that endured newsroom shooting says goodbye

The editor of the Capital Gazette is leaving the Maryland newspaper

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ENGW vs INDW: Sneh Rana Stars As India Secure Draw Against England

England Women vs India Women: The Indian women's team managed a draw after being made to follow-on against hosts England after number 8 batter Sneha Rana top-scored with 80 not out in the second...

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Fan Asks Warne "Do You Understand How Spin Works"; Sehwag's Funny Comment

WTC Final: Shane Warne's tweet on New Zealand not playing a spinner against India in Southampton drew an interesting comment from a Twitter user. Virender Sehwag asked Warne to "frame" the tweet.

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Virat Kohli Keeps New Zealand At Bay On Day 2 In WTC Final

WTC Final: India captain Virat Kohli held firm in the face of accurate New Zealand pace bowling as the inaugural World Test Championship final at Southampton eventually got going on Saturday

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Friday, 18 June 2021

Rabid dog imported into US sparks multi-state investigation

A rabid dog imported into the United States this month has sparked a public health investigation across several states

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Judge denies bid to move trial over white nationalist rally

A federal judge has denied a request to move the trial in a lawsuit filed against organizers of the deadly 2017 Unite the Right rally out of Charlottesville

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Man who stabbed Asian American charged with attempted murder

A man arrested after he allegedly stabbed a 94-year-old Asian American woman in San Francisco in an unprovoked attack has been charged with attempted murder

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2 killed in small plane crash near Florida-Georgia border

Authorities say two people are dead after a small plane crashed into a river on the state line between Florida and Georgia

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Judge rules for Florida on CDC order blocking cruise ships

A federal judge has ruled for Florida in a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention order making it difficult for cruise ships to sail due to the coronavirus pandemic

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Consortium, loan announced for Fargo flood project

A $2.75 billion project aimed at protecting Fargo and Moorhead, Minnesota, from chronic flooding is gaining ground

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