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Fan hops fence during red-flagged NASCAR race at San Diego's Naval Base Coronado to meet a driver
A fan scaled fences in flip-flops during a red flag at NASCAR's San Diego race to chat with Sheldon Creed, echoing a similar 2007 Watkins Glen incident.
Keir Starmer reportedly considering stepping down as PM and could announce timetable for departure
British PM Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down, with senior Labour figures expecting a statement on his future as early as next week.
Jazz Chisholm explains why he still won't wear a cup after fouling a pitch into his own groin
Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm explains why he doesn't wear a protective cup despite fouling a pitch into his groin and leaving the game.
H5N1 bird flu confirmed in Australia for the first time, meaning virus has now reached every continent
Australia confirms its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a seabird near Esperance, Western Australia, meaning the virus has now reached every continent.
Pope Leo sends unmistakable message on immigrants during visit honoring America's first saint
Pope Leo XIV honored St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, patron saint of immigrants, delivering his latest appeal on behalf of migrants amid friction with President Don...
Angel Reese opens up on singing Black National Anthem while Fever fans booed her
Angel Reese explains why she sang 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' at Indiana, citing boos from Fever fans and her pride in being a Black woman in the WNBA.
James Burrows, legendary Hollywood director behind 'Cheers,' 'Friends' and 'Will & Grace,' dies at 85
James Burrows, the legendary "King of Sitcoms" who directed "Cheers," "Friends" and "Will & Grace," died at 85 surrounded by his loving family.
Former Olympian among those charged with vandalizing Reflecting Pool, Trump vows immediate repairs: report
Multiple people were allegedly arrested for vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, prompting President Donald Trump to warn of serious jail time.
Cowboy-hatted Swedish World Cup fan should be Buc-ee’s next spokesman after singing its praises on local TV
Swedish soccer fan discovers Buc-ee's during the World Cup in Texas, raving about beef jerky and cowboy hats in a viral local news interview.
Counterterrorism officials investigating after suspect goes on rampage in alleged hate attack: report
Counterterrorism officials investigate after a suspect allegedly went on an anti-Muslim rampage in Edinburgh, leaving five men injured near a mosque and anohter...
Popular beaches closed as high bacteria levels raise health concerns for swimmers
Several states warn beachgoers about elevated bacteria levels this summer, with beach closures in Iowa, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Washington state.