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Ex-Judge fails to overturn conviction in sexual abuse case in Ireland

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:27:20 GMT

DUBLIN, Ireland: A former Circuit Court judge has failed in his attempt to overturn his conviction for attempted rape and the sexual abuse of six young men when he was a teacher about 30 years ago.

In December 2023, Gerard O'Brien, 61, from Thurles in Co Tipperary, was found guilty by a Central Criminal Court jury of one count of attempted anal rape and eight counts of sexual assault involving six victims.

Rishihood University Appoints Kshitiz Anand as Director, School of Design

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:59:37 GMT

PNN

New Delhi [India], July 15: Rishihood University has appointed Kshitiz Anand as the Director of its School of Design, reinforcing the university's commitment to reimagining design education for a rapidly evolving world.

A design leader, entrepreneur, educator, and social innovator, Kshitiz Anand brings over two decades of experience working at the intersection of design, technology, strategy, entreprene

Republican senator backs Trumps push to limit birthright citizenship

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:09:05 GMT

Jim Banks has proposed classifying the children of illegal immigrants as children of invaders

US Senator Jim Banks of Indiana introduced legislation on Monday aimed at limiting birthright citizenship by declaring illegal migrants "invaders," reviving President Donald Trump's effort weeks after a US Supreme Court ruling struck it down.

Soon after returning to office last year, Trump signed a

Illinois Senator: Bears '50-50' to stay in state

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:05:04 GMT

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The Chicago Bears might be progressing with plans for a stadium in Indiana, but one Illinois lawmaker thinks the battle to keep the franchise is far from over.

State Sen. Sue Rezin said Tuesday that she considers the Bears' stadium search a close race between staying in Illinois and moving across the state line. Her assessment came about five weeks after the team's

Streaking Valkyries bring 7-game win streak to Caitlin Clark, Fever

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:05:05 GMT

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Riding a club-record seven-game winning streak, the Golden State Valkyries are the hottest team in the WNBA.

They could still face a daunting road task against the surging Indiana Fever on Wednesday night in Indianapolis.

Entering play Tuesday, the Valkyries (17-7) were tied for the second-best record in the WNBA. On Friday, Golden State posted a 79-64 victor

Brian Kelly open to coaching return: 'Lot more to give'

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:40:22 GMT

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Brian Kelly is not ready to declare his coaching career finished.

The former Notre Dame and LSU head coach said he remains open to several possibilities, including taking an assistant or coordinator position after more than three decades leading his own programs.

'I don't think I've closed any doors in my own mind,' Kelly said during an appearance on The Indepe

Earthquakes sign F Preston Judd to extension

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:05:04 GMT

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Forward Preston Judd signed a new contract with the San Jose Earthquakes through the 2028-29 Major League Soccer season on Tuesday, with a club option for 2029-30.

'It feels great to re-sign with San Jose and commit to the Earthquakes for the foreseeable future,' Judd said in a statement. 'Getting an opportunity to be in an environment where people believe in me, fr

Iran's army claims it shot down US drone over southern city of Bandar Abbas

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:57:59 GMT

Tehran [Iran], July 13 (ANI): Iran's army claimed on Monday that its air defences shot down a US drone over the southern city of Bandar Abbas, the country's semi-official Mehr News Agency reported.

Citing an official military briefing, Mehr stated that anti-aircraft contingents stationed in south-eastern Iran detected, tracked and destroyed 'a hostile Lucas-type' drone operating within the airspace of Bandar Abba

Fever too hot for Aces to handle in blowout

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:55:14 GMT

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Kelsey Mitchell continued her scoring spree with 27 points and reserve Sophie Cunningham matched her career high of six 3-pointers while scoring 20 points to help the Indiana Fever post a resounding 109-75 victory over the host Las Vegas Aces on Sunday night.

Aliyah Boston added 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Fever (14-9). Caitlin Clark had 12 points, seven rebo

Report: Warriors to hire Frank Vogel as associate head coach

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:55:19 GMT

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The Golden State Warriors are adding Frank Vogel to their bench to serve as the associate head coach to Steve Kerr, ESPN reported Sunday.

Vogel, who coached the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA title in 2020, takes over for Terry Stotts, who left Golden State's staff along with Jerry Stackhouse after the 2025-26 season.

Vogel, 53, spent last season as an assista

Aces riding high but quick turnaround for visit from Fever

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:55:14 GMT

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The Las Vegas Aces put together the largest margin of victory in franchise history on Saturday and don't have a lot of hours to enjoy it.

After a 48-point shellacking of the Phoenix Mercury, the Aces are back on the floor Sunday night when they host the Indiana Fever.

Las Vegas (17-6) clicked on all cylinders and led by as many as 54 points in the 106-58 home

Justin Allgaier wins sixth race, clinches No. 1 Chase seed

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:40:26 GMT

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HAMPTON, Ga. -- In a nearly four-hour race ending in double overtime, it was still a familiar name ultimately hoisting the trophy -- with the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series championship leader Justin Allgaier making a last lap pass to claim his sixth win of the season in Saturday night's Focused Health 250 at Atlanta's EchoPark Speedway.

Just after taking the w

Yankees hit three HRs in 8th to storm past Nationals

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:25:19 GMT

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Ryan McMahon, Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt hit eighth inning homers and the New York Yankees rallied late for the second straight game, beating the Nationals 4-2 Saturday in Washington.

After staging a three-run ninth-inning rally in a 5-3 win Friday night, the Yankees struck an inning earlier on Saturday.

With New York trailing 2-0, McMahon homered off Or

Paige Bueckers scores 34 as Wings down Tempo in front of record crowd

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:05:09 GMT

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Paige Bueckers scored 34 points with six rebounds and six assists as the visiting Dallas Wings defeated the Toronto Tempo 108-95 in Montreal.

Jessica Shepard added 20 points and 17 rebounds for the Wings (15-8), who have won four straight. Arike Ogunbowale scored 20 points and had seven assists as Dallas swept a four-game road trip that included two wins against the T

A'ja Wilson back in form for Aces as Mercury come to town

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:55:05 GMT

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A'ja Wilson wasn't the least bit hindered in her return from a three-game injury absence Thursday night.

Wilson takes aim at another strong outing on Saturday when the Las Vegas Aces host the Phoenix Mercury.

The four-time league MVP missed three games with an injured right ankle and wasted no time returning to her usual standard. She ended up with a game-h

Indiana endowment expands civics education

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:58:38 GMT

By Marilyn Odendahl for The Indiana Citizen.

Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Indiana Citizen-Free Pre

Health scorecard seeks to reduce Indiana infant, maternal fatalities

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:12:44 GMT

Indiana ranks third in the nation for the number of women who die during pregnancy or up to 12 months postpartum. Recent figures range from 31 to 43 deaths per 100,000 live births six weeks after the pregnancy ends.

Three signature uniform moments await Colts fans in 2026

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:36 GMT

The Indianapolis Colts will showcase three distinct uniform identities during the 2026 season, each representing a different part of the club's history, traditions and connection to fans. From a new take on AFC South competition to two fan-favorite alternate looks, the Colts' 2026 uniform schedule will feature three signature moments at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Colts Communications
The Indianapolis Colts will s

Colts gameday themes and promotions for 2026 NFL season

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:36 GMT

Themes will include the debut of the Colts new NFL x Nike Rivalries uniform, a celebration of Colts Legend Adam Vinatieri, Kicking the Stigma, Indiana Nights, Salute to Service and more.
Colts Communications
The Indianapolis Colts today announced the 2026 lineup of gameday themes for the team's regular season home schedule at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Colts home games feature themes that elevate the fan ex

Drake London lands at No. 66 in NFL Top 100 ranking

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:19 GMT

Fresh off signing a contract extension, London is the first Falcons player to appear on the NFL Top 100 list.
Will McFadden
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The NFL is slowly revealing its ranking of the Top 100 players in the league ahead of the 2026 season. It's a list voted on by the players themselves, which is what makes it interesting anda central driver of debate.
Wide receiver Drake London became the fir

Training Camp Goals: 2026 Buccaneers, Numbers 70-79

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

It's another round largely made up of the big men in the offensive trenches as we continue our trip through the Bucs' 91-man camp roster, guessing at what could be the prime areas of focus for each of those players
Scott Smith
Barring any 11th-hour personnel moves, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to carry 16 offensive linemen on their training camp roster, with the first practice now just two weeks away.

Patriots Position Snapshot: Tight Ends/Fullbacks

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:31:00 GMT

In the lead-up to 2026 training camp, were inspecting the Patriots roster position by position. Today, an examination of the tight ends and fullbacks.
Evan Lazar
Tight Ends: Hunter Henry, Eli Raridon (rookie), Jack Westover, C.J. Dippre, Tanner Arkin (rookie)
Fullbacks:Reggie Gilliam, Brock Lampe
The Patriots had a sneaky busy offseason tinkering with the rost

Jordyn Brooks Ranked No. 67 on NFL's Top 100 List

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:14:16 GMT

Travis Wingfield
The accolades continue to pour in for Dolphins inside linebacker Jordyn Brooks. The 2025 first-team All-Pro lands at No. 67 on theNFLs Top 100 Players of 2026. Voted on exclusively by NFL players, Brooks' peers recognized his impressive 2025 campaign as he makes his first NFL Top 100.
The 2025 season stands as the crescendo of his brilliant career to date. In his sixth season as a pro, Broo

Pre-camp position previews: Tight end

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Brian Batko
This is the fifth in a series on the Steelers' roster as the team prepares to report to training camp at Saint Vincent College July 28.Today: Tight end.
Tight ends: Jaheim Bell, Pat Freiermuth, JJ Galbreath, Lake McRee, Riley Nowakowski, Robert Tonyan, Darnell Washington
It has been an eventful month or so for Steelers tight ends.
Pat Freiermuth got

Falcons 2026 training camp preview: Running backs

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:36:20 GMT

Bijan Robinson is back and fresh off a career-best season in which he led all NFL players in scrimmage yards.
Will McFadden
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Training camp is set to begin later this month for the Atlanta Falcons. To prepare for the first camp under head coach Kevin Stefanski, we're running our season preview series, which will take a closer look at each position group coming out of the offseason.

Late for Work: Zay Flowers Makes First Appearance in 'NFL Top 100'

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:49:22 GMT

Kevin Eck
Zay Flowers Makes First Appearance in 'NFL Top 100'
After back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and Pro Bowl nods, wide receiver Zay Flowers has at long last been acknowledged by his peers as one of the best players in the league.
Flowers made his debut in theNFL Top 100at No. 71. The rankings are based on voting by the players themselves.
"The Ravens' top target has final

Inbox: Roger for the winforever

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

How did you become a Packers fan?
Wes Hodkiewicz
How did you become a Packers fan?
Cindy from De Soto, KS
I never knew a time when I did not root for the Pack. Heck my family and I were watching Pack games before Vince even came to GB! I even rooted for them when I lived in Dallas!
Yotam from New Zealand
In the early '90s, my fam

Important NFL dates to know for 2026-27

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:20:00 GMT

Giants.com
Here is an overview of important NFL dates for the 2026 league year. All times are Eastern and all dates are subject to change.
2026
July
July 15
At 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for any club that designated a Franchise Player to sign such player to a multi-year contract or extension. After this date, the player may sign only a one-year contract with hi

Important Ravens Dates for Summer 2026

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:57:20 GMT

Quentin Corpuel
In less than a couple of weeks, the Baltimore Ravens will begin training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center. Less than a month later, they'll suit up for their first preseason game, and less than a month after that, they'll play their first regular-season game.
Below are important dates to know for the rest of the summer leading up to Baltimore's season opener against the Indianapol

Israel, Lebanon hold new round of talks in Rome

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:45:09 GMT

ROME, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Representatives of Israel and Lebanon on Tuesday began a new round of talks in Rome aimed at advancing the implementation of a ceasefire arrangement and addressing border security issues, according to local media.
The two-day closed-door talks are being held at the U.S. Embassy in Rome and involve diplomatic delegations from the two sides rather than military representatives, Italian ne

Lebanese president hopes Rome talks will lead to Israeli withdrawal from south

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:45:17 GMT

BEIRUT, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday he hopes talks scheduled to be held in Rome on Tuesday and Wednesday will lead to the start of an Israeli military withdrawal from southern Lebanon, Lebanon's National News Agency reported.
Aoun stressed that he would not compromise on the country's sovereign rights, saying the recently signed framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel co

Bellingham's brace helps England edge Norway to reach World Cup semifinals (updated)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:29:42 GMT

MIAMI, United States, July 11 (Xinhua) -- England booked its place in the World Cup semifinals on Saturday, coming from behind to edge Norway 2-1 thanks to a brace from Jude Bellingham.
The Real Madrid star scored a first half stoppage-time equalizer before pouncing again early in extra time to help the Three Lions complete the comeback in the humid heat of Miami.
"Character, perseverance [got us through]

Bellingham's brace helps England edge Norway to reach World Cup semifinals

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:45:17 GMT

MIAMI, United States, July 11 (Xinhua) -- England booked its place in the World Cup semifinals on Saturday, coming from behind to edge Norway 2-1 thanks to a brace from Jude Bellingham.
The Real Madrid star scored a first half stoppage-time equalizer before pouncing again early in extra time to help the Three Lions complete the comeback in the humid heat of Miami.
The match got off to a slow start as both

LAPD allows Flock contract to expire amid talks over terms, privacy protections

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:04:33 GMT
LAPD allows Flock contract to expire amid talks over terms, privacy protections

New Ohio police drone law stipulates warrant requirements, exceptions

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:04:14 GMT
New Ohio police drone law stipulates warrant requirements, exceptions

BRINC Raises $125M to Put a 911 Response Drone on Every Police and Fire Station Roof

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:04:14 GMT
BRINC Raises $125M to Put a 911 Response Drone on Every Police and Fire Station Roof

ICE to temporarily halt most vehicle stops

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:04:06 GMT
ICE to temporarily halt most vehicle stops

Hoover Police switch to 12-hour shifts, aiming to improve officer wellbeing

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:04:04 GMT
Hoover Police switch to 12-hour shifts, aiming to improve officer wellbeing

Massachusetts state trooper, K-9 injured in wrong-way crash

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:03:41 GMT
Massachusetts state trooper, K-9 injured in wrong-way crash

Deputy U.S. Marshal fatally shot while serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, suspect in custody

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:03:04 GMT
Deputy U.S. Marshal fatally shot while serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, suspect in custody

Video deputies rescue boys from upstairs window during house fire

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:02:58 GMT
Video deputies rescue boys from upstairs window during house fire

Las Vegas Police release body camera from traffic stop of Gov. Joe Lombardo

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:02:29 GMT
Las Vegas Police release body camera from traffic stop of Gov. Joe Lombardo

Parents Demand Answers Over Black Teen's Death UK Crime

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:04:40 GMT
Parents Demand Answers Over Black Teen's Death UK Crime

Cognito and DeepSeer Launch Predictive Intelligence for Financial Services Firms

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:31:35 GMT
Cognito and DeepSeer Launch Predictive Intelligence for Financial Services Firms