Albert Alarr, director and co-executive producer on “Days of Our Lives,” has reportedly been replaced following allegations of misconduct.
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Chinese vessel uses water cannon on Philippine boat
The Philippine military has condemned a Chinese coast guard ship’s use of a water cannon on a Filipino supply boat. (Aug. 7)
Mother who was accused of human trafficking by Southwest files discrimination lawsuit
A mother has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against Southwest after she was accused of trafficking her biracial daughter in 2021.
Firefighters tackle wildfires in Portugal and Spain
High temperatures have sparked wildfires in Spain and Portugal. Around 7,000 hectares have been charred in the worst hit region of Castelo Branco in Portugal, prompting a major firefighting effort. (Aug. 7)
Fact-checking ‘Winning Time’: Did cursing Celtics fans really mob the Lakers’ team bus?
“Winning Time” is back with Season 2. What’s true and what’s fiction in the HBO series about the Los Angeles Lakers’ “Showtime” NBA dynasty.
US Coast Guard rescues boater off Florida coast after he went missing for nearly 2 days
A boater, 25, missing since Thursday evening was located off the coast of St. Augustine, Florida, Saturday morning, the U.S. Coast Guard announced.
U.S. gymnast Simone Biles makes a comeback
Simone Biles soared in her return to competition following a two-year layoff. The gymnastics star easily won the U.S. Classic, posting a score of 59.100, a full five points ahead of Leanne Wong. Up next: the U.S. Championships in San Jose. (Aug. 6) (AP…
Several people detained after fight breaks out at Montgomery’s Riverfront Park in Alabama
Several people were taken into custody Saturday night after a fight broke out at Montgomery’s Riverfront Park in Alabama, authorities said.
Donald Trump calls for judge’s recusal, venue change in his 2020 election case
Donald Trump said he will request the judge presiding over the Jan. 6 case to recuse herself, saying there is “no way I can get a fair trial.”
AP Top Stories Aug 6 P
Here’s the latest for Saturday, August 5th: Pope Francis wraps up his Portugal visit; Train derailment in Pakistan sustains heavy casualties; Saturday night shooting in DC leaves three dead; U.S. knocked out of Women’s World Cup after loss against Swed…