Investigators in Pennsylvania identified a suspect in an unsolved slaying through DNA obtained from a discarded cigarette butt and a bitten-off piece of a styrofoam cup, authorities said Monday. Vallis Slaughter, 39, was arrested last week in connection with the fatal 2012 shooting of Julio Torres, 34, in a diner parking lot in West Reading,… Continue reading DNA from cigarette butt, styrofoam cup lead to arrest in unsolved Pennsylvania slaying
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Spain’s Rubiales under fire for kiss of World Cup winner Hermoso
The Spanish soccer federation president has been criticized by government ministers for kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the celebrations of their women’s World Cup victory. Hermoso was heard telling teammates afterward in the locker room she “didn’t like it” in a video posted on Instagram and YouTube by El Mundo newspaper and… Continue reading Spain’s Rubiales under fire for kiss of World Cup winner Hermoso
Hilary makes landfall, Spain wins the Women’s World Cup: Weekend Rundown
Tropical Storm Hilary makes landfall. Spain wins the Women’s World Cup. And former Rudy Giuliani associates wonder what happened to him. Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend. Tropical Storm Hilary makes landfall Hilary made landfall in Mexico’s Baja California peninsula on Sunday, with “catastrophic and life-threatening flooding” expected in the Southwest. The storm,… Continue reading Hilary makes landfall, Spain wins the Women’s World Cup: Weekend Rundown
Spain takes on England in historic FIFA Women’s World Cup final
England announces unchanged starting XI Coach Sarina Wiegman has picked an unchanged starting 11 from the semifinal, meaning star player Lauren James will be on the bench. England’s starting XI: Mary Earps (GK), Lucy Bronze, Keira Walsh, Alex Greenwood, Millie Bright (C), Georgia Stanway, Rachel Daly, Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp, Jess Carter, Alessia Russo Spain… Continue reading Spain takes on England in historic FIFA Women’s World Cup final
Sweden beats Australia 2-0 in Women’s World Cup bronze medal match
Nobody beats Sweden on the rebound from a Women’s World Cup semifinal loss. Not even the tournament hosts. The Swedish women extended their perfect record in World Cup third-place matches to four, with Fridolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani scoring Saturday in a clinical 2-0 win over Australia. “It feels amazing. We showed from minute one,… Continue reading Sweden beats Australia 2-0 in Women’s World Cup bronze medal match
U.S. Women’s soccer coach Vlatko Andonovski leaving after World Cup loss
A little over a week after the U.S. women’s national soccer team was bounced from the World Cup, head coach Vlatko Andonovski is stepping down, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Thursday. “All of us at U.S. Soccer thank Vlatko for his dedication to our Women’s National Team over the past four years,” U.S. Soccer Sporting… Continue reading U.S. Women’s soccer coach Vlatko Andonovski leaving after World Cup loss
England beats Australia 3-1 to move into Women’s World Cup final
England moved on to its first Women’s World Cup championship game with a 3-1 victory Wednesday over co-host Australia, ending the Matildas captivating run through the tournament. Australia superstar Sam Kerr started her first match of the tournament and scored for the Matildas but it wasn’t enough to hold off European champion England. Ella Toone… Continue reading England beats Australia 3-1 to move into Women’s World Cup final
Matildas mania grips Australia as women’s team captures hearts of World Cup host
SYDNEY, Australia — Nothing can compete with the Matildas. Meetings have been canceled. Other sporting events, rescheduled. Pubs are stocking up and viewing centers across the capital are setting up massive screens, preparing for the Matildas-obsessed masses. When the Australian women’s national team, the Matildas as they’re nicknamed here, takes to the pitch Wednesday night… Continue reading Matildas mania grips Australia as women’s team captures hearts of World Cup host
Trump and conservative media stars celebrate U.S. losing at World Cup
Conservative media stars and personalities — including former President Donald Trump — are celebrating after the U.S. women’s national soccer team lost to Sweden in the round of 16 on Sunday. Although the U.S. dominated the game, hitting the woodwork on several occasions and forcing five saves from Sweden’s goalkeeper, Sweden won 5-4 on penalties… Continue reading Trump and conservative media stars celebrate U.S. losing at World Cup
U.S. face Sweden in Women’s World Cup last 16 match
Team USA and Sweden arrive at the stadium Megan Rapinoe of USA inspects the pitch at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.Robert Cianflone / Getty Images MELBOURNE, Australia — With game faces on and dressed in suits, Team USA and Sweden have arrived at the Melbourne Rectangular stadium for their round of 16 match. It’s a mild… Continue reading U.S. face Sweden in Women’s World Cup last 16 match