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2 attendees at Chicago White Sox game injured by gunfire: police

The White Sox, in a statement, said its security team was not yet sure if the shots were fired from inside or outside of the stadium. (Gabriel Castillo, KLAS, CBS News)

Some birds may be less afraid of humans after pandemic, study suggests

A new study has found that some urban birds may actually be less afraid of people following the coronavirus pandemic that saw millions of Americans spending more time indoors and less time in crowded public squares. (Travis Schlepp, KLAS, CBS News)

Woman in TikTok video of racist outburst at California McDonald's is no longer employed

A racist outburst at a McDonald's in Fresno, California, went viral on social media with hundreds of thousands of engagements since being posted over the weekend. (Esteban Reynoso, The Hill)

'It's game over': What Prigozhin's end means for Wagner Group

Wagner Group’s fate is hanging in the balance after leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and top field commander Dmitry Utkin were both presumably killed in a fiery plane crash. (Brad Dress, KTLA 5)

Porch pirate steals package directly from FedEx driver, video shows: 'Never seen anything like that'

"You know, usually people are sneaky about it," said a neighbor who witnessed the theft. "People are pretty desperate now. (Madison Moore, KTLA 5)

Video of fatal Tennessee traffic stop shows car speeding off but not deputy's shooting of driver

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Videos released Thursday of a Tennessee traffic stop that ended in a fatal shooting shows a deputy holding on to the car’s steering wheel and being carried away as the vehicle speeds off, but does not show the moment when the deputy shot the driver. (ADRIAN SAINZ, Associated Press, ABC 4)

A father describes rushing his 7-month-old to safety during a California biker bar shooting

One father recalls escaping to safety with his 7-month-old daughter as a gunman opened fire on a popular California biker bar. (Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press, Local 4)

Around the world

Prigozhin's death could turn Russians against gov't: Ret. Lt. Col.

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Daniel Davis said that the crash will cause a lot of trouble for Russia as it continues its war against Ukraine. (Nichole Berlie, NewsNation)

Crush of people at opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games in Madagascar kills at least 12

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — A crush of people at a stadium in Madagascar left at least 12 dead and 85 injured as sports fans attended the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games, authorities said Saturday. (LAETITIA BEZAIN, Associated Press, KGET 17, NBC)

UN experts say Islamic State group almost doubled the territory they control in Mali in under a year

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Islamic State extremists have almost doubled the territory they control in Mali in less than a year, and their al-Qaida-linked rivals are capitalizing on the deadlock and perceived weakness of armed groups that signed a 2015 peace agreement, United Nations experts said in a new (EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press, KGET 17, NBC)

Putin denounces sanctions on Russia during his speech for a South Africa economic summit

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin took multiple shots at the West on the opening day of an economic summit in South Africa, using a prerecorded speech that was aired on giant screens Tuesday to rail at what he called “illegitimate sanctions” on his country and threaten to cut off (GERALD IMRAY and MOGOMOTSI MAGOME, Associated Press, NewsNation)

UN experts say Islamic State group almost doubled the territory they control in Mali in under a year

Islamic State extremists have almost doubled the territory they control in the West African country of Mali in less than a year. (Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press, KPRC 2)

The British Museum says it has recovered some of the stolen 2,000 items

The British Museum says it has recovered some of the 2,000 items believed to have been stolen by an insider. (Jill Lawless, Associated Press, KPRC 2)

Beloved pets in Canada rescued from wildfires by volunteers who stayed behind

Many people who have evacuated communities in Canada's Northwest Territories because of raging wildfires have had to leave their beloved pets behind. (Susan Haigh, Associated Press, KPRC 2)

Technology

YouTube under fire over handling of ads on children’s content

Advocacy groups on Wednesday requested the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) probe YouTube over its handling of children’s data based on recent media reporting on ads placed on content for kids. (Rebecca Klar, The Hill)

Fox News AI Newsletter: Teachers go back to school with AI amid cheating concerns

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future. (Fox News)

Uber raises minimum age for most California drivers to 25, saying insurance costs are too high

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Uber raised the minimum age requirement for most of its new drivers in California to 25 on Thursday under rules the company said are necessary because of the rising costs of commercial auto insurance in the state. (AP, KRON4)

Iran unveils armed drone resembling America's MQ-9 Reaper and says it could potentially reach Israel

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's Defense Ministry unveiled a drone on Tuesday resembling America's armed MQ-9 Reaper, claiming that the aircraft is capable of staying airborne for 24 hours and has the range to reach the country's archenemy Israel. (NASSER KARIMI and JON GAMBRELL, Associated Press, KRON4)

A failed lunar mission dents Russian pride and reflects deeper problems with Moscow's space industry

An ambitious but failed attempt by Russia to return to the moon after nearly half a century has exposed the massive challenges faced by Moscow's once-proud space program. (The Associated Press, ABC 4)

India's lunar rover goes down a ramp to the moon's surface and takes a walk

Indian space officials say that a lunar rover has descended down a ramp from the lander of India’s spacecraft that has made its much celebrated touch-down near the moon’s south pole. (Ashok Sharma, Associated Press, KPRC 2)

Bankman-Fried subsisting on bread, water and peanut butter in jail: lawyer

An attorney for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried claimed Tuesday that his client was subsisting on just bread, water and peanut butter as he struggled to adequately prepare for trial in a Brooklyn jail. (Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill)

Sports News

SF prep basketball star Zion Sensley commits to St. Mary's

(KRON) -- One of the Bay Area's top high school basketball players will stay near home to play his college hoops. Archbishop Riordan forward Zion Sensley committed to St. Mary's, Riordan basketball announced on X, formerly known as Twitter. (Phil Mayer, KRON4)

What we learned from SF Giants’ seventh-straight series loss

"It's just not good enough against these really good teams, who are just playing better baseball than us. (Shayna Rubin, The Mercury News)

Padres pitcher Robert Suárez ejected after sticky substance check

Padres relief pitcher Robert Suárez was ejected from the game Wednesday against the Miami Marlins after a sticky substance check. (Domenick Candelieri, Fox 5)

Healthy again, Isaac Rex poised for big season

PROVO, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - Isaac Rex first made a name for himself in 2020, when he caught 12 touchdowns, tied for the second most by a BYU tight end in school history. But since then, Rex has battled injuries, most notably a broken ankle in the USC game in 2021. (Dana Greene, ABC 4)

Play pickleball with a celebrity at this North County event

Pickleball enthusiasts can head out out to Bobby Riggs Racket & Paddle in Encinitas next month to challenge a celebrity in a match. (Amber Coakley, Fox 5)

El Segundo Little League team punches ticket to Little League World Series U.S. championship

A group of boys from El Segundo are now headed on to the next round of the Little League World Series. (Will Conybeare, KTLA 5)

Hartman throws 4 TD passes as No. 13 Notre Dame opens with a 42-3 win over Navy in Ireland

DUBLIN (AP) — Sam Hartman credited coaches, the offensive line, running backs, the defense, even the event organizers. This after a dream debut as Notre Dame quarterback. Hartman threw for four touchdowns and the No. (KEN MAGUIRE, Associated Press, KGET 17, NBC)

Politics News

The Astonishing, Unexpected and Completely Modern Rise of Vivek Ramaswamy

From a podcast studio in his basement to 30 interviews in one day alone, the political newcomer has blanketed the media to fuel his rise in the polls. (Adam Wren, Politico)

Pence says 'elections are about choices' after combative first debate performance

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence says voters should expect to see the same, more combative candidate at the next GOP debate as he urged his former running-mate-turned-rival Donald Trump to join his competitors on stage next time around. (JILL COLVIN, Associated Press, KGET 17, NBC)

'Big possibility': Ramaswamy's debate performance fuels veepstakes talk

The former biotech executive can't seem to stop speculation that his campaign is about something else. (Brakkton Booker, Politico)

5 questions ahead of the first GOP primary debate of the 2024 election cycle

The first Republican primary debate in Milwaukee on Wednesday will give many Americans the first chance to hear from the GOP presidential candidates but the party's frontrunner won't be there. (Domenico Montanaro, MPR News)

Harris praises 2022 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces for 'grit and determination' on and off court

Vice President Kamala Harris has praised the 2022 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces for showing “grit and determination” on and off the court. (Darlene Superville, Associated Press, Local 4)

Dem Sen. Chris Murphy rebukes left for mocking 'Rich Men North of Richmond' singer Oliver Anthony

Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy on Friday urged liberals not to mock singer Oliver Anthony but instead ask those who identify with his music to join the left. (Fox News)

US Postal Service to unveil stamp honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The U.S. Postal Service is set to unveil its new stamp honoring late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg this October. (Miranda Nazzaro, NewsNation)