Новости за 07.07.2019

NPR's Michel Martin talks with Gerry Weber, of the Southern Center for Human Rights, about a lawsuit filed on behalf of Puerto Ricans who've experienced difficulty obtaining driver's licenses.

A lot of important astronomy is being done thanks to telescopes stationed in the mountains of Chile, where researchers are studying developments in space.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks about the controversy with journalist Alyssa Rosenberg, professor Joseph Cooper and fashion blogger Eugene Rabkin.

Check out the closing betting odds for tonight’s UFC 239 card, where polarizing light heavyweight champ Jon Jones is favored over lethal challenger Thiago Santos.

NAPOLI are the latest Serie A club who are keen to lure Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku to Italy this summer.

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – “There is little doubt that even before the deal’s existence, Iran was violating its terms.” —White House Press Statement, July 1, 2019.

LAWRENCE BOOTH: None of the players will admit it - at least not in public - but England's World Cup changed the moment Jason Roy was reunited with Jonny Bairstow.

John Daly will have to walk the course at Royal Portrush if he wants to play in his 24th British Open, beginning July 18.

Sylvia Fowles had a double-double and Odyssey Sims scored 21 points to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 74-71 win over the Connecticut Sun

England have received a pre-Ashes boost with the news that their record wicket-taker James Anderson could be back bowling in a fortnight.A scan on Friday evening revealed a calf strain.

The U.S. goes for its fourth World Cup title and second in a row

How disappointing to see the 'next-gen' group of Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas all fall in the first round. These guys have way too many four out of 10 performances.

LAWRENCE BOOTH: Gary Barwell, the Edgbaston head groundsman, has done well to stay chipper as he prepares the pitch for the second of the World Cup semi-finals on Thursday.

The city of Dallas has suspended four police officers for the “extreme nature” of their Facebook posts, KCEN-TV reports. “Social media posts of 170 current and former officers were published by The Plain View Project, an investigation that highlighted racist or violent Facebook posts or comments,” the station reported. “Dallas officials said 25 of those […]

The course announcer, in introducing Jordan Coyle just prior to the second try of the Imperial Winning Round on Saturday, called him a rider “who doesn’t know how to go slow.” “For sure, it’s a compliment on the right horse … and he is the right horse,” admitted Coyle, who rode his fleet-footed Picador to […]

"Attracting and retaining newcomers with the needed skills equals a recipe for success for Canada’s rural and northern communities."

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Joao Gilberto, a Brazilian singer, guitarist and songwriter considered one of the fathers of the bossa nova genre that gained global popularity in the 1960s and became an iconic sound of the South American nation, died on Saturday, his son said. He was 88.

Battle to cleanse US history of its stains has seen numerous historical figures under scrutiny

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The well-known mini-train in Gage Park is down because of mechanical issues. The mini-train has been a feature in the park for more than 50 years. It is available for families to ride along a mile-long route from March through October. The Shawnee County Parks and Rec Department announced the issue […]

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with College Athletics Players Association founder Ramogi Huma about a California bill that will allow compensation for college athletes.