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North Korea fires short-range missiles possibly in performance test for export
North Korea fired what appeared to be multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea’s military said on Thursday, possibly to test the performance and stability of various projectiles intended for export. The missiles were launched from Wonsan, North Korea’s eastern coastal city, around 8:10 a.m. (2310 GMT Wednesday) and flew up to…
Read MoreKnicks ‘outstanding’ fourth-quarter defense difference in the end
BOSTON — One by one, Celtics shots clanged around the rim. With each miss, the Knicks clawed a little bit closer. The Celtics missed a staggering 14 straight field goal attempts in the fourth quarter of the Knicks’ 91-90 Game 2 win Wednesday night at TD Garden. Boston only scored 17 points in the quarter.…
Read MoreYankees hopeful Giancarlo Stanton will return by end of month
From the day he arrived at spring training, Giancarlo Stanton has made it clear he will have to manage the pain in his elbows whenever he returns from the injured list. That day may finally be approaching — perhaps by the end of this month — and after facing live pitching for the first time…
Read MoreTop ex-NASA official claims he saw footage of large, white flying saucer marked with Air Force logo: report
A retired NASA flight surgeon said he saw footage of a 20-foot-wide flying saucer emblazoned with the US Air Force logo performing deft maneuvers in a military hangar more than 30 years ago, according to a report. Dr. Gregory Rogers, former NASA Chief Flight Surgeon and Air Force Major, came forth with his testimony on…
Read MoreAustin ranked No. 1 BBQ city in the US by Yelp
AUSTIN (KXAN)– Austin is known for its smorgasbord of food scenery, but one that tops all is its legendary barbecue joints- and Yelp confirms it. Recently, Yelp rolled out its rankings for the best barbeque in the U.S., presenting Austin as No. 1 in the Top 10 list. Yelp reviewers “praised” the smoked brisket and other…
Read MoreViolent online networks like ‘764’ show how terrifying the dark web is for young children
Parents, do you know what your kids are doing online? If not, the answer may terrify you. Last month, the FBI issued a warning about the growing threat of violent online networks targeting minors. Lurking on gaming platforms, social media or self-help forums, members of these networks lavish attention on their targets. After the grooming…
Read MoreKeeping Dobie Middle School open could cost teachers their jobs
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Showing support for teachers and their principal, students at Dobie Middle School staged a walkout Wednesday airing their frustration over the future of the school. In August 2024, Dobie was identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement under the Federal Accountability System for the third consecutive year. A campus that fails to exit…
Read MoreMichael Pitt, Boardwalk Empire and Dawson’s Creek Star, Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges
Michael Pitt is facing legal trouble. The Boardwalk Empire alum was taken into custody in Brooklyn, N.Y., on May 2 after being accused of sexual abuse and assault, according to arrest records viewed by E! News May 7. The allegations are in connection with four different alleged incidents in 2020 and 2021, per an indictment…
Read MoreMeryl Streep & Martin Short Share Passionate Kiss While Filming Only Murders in the Building
When it comes to her romance with record producer and fiancé Benny Blanco, Selena is the first to admit she has trouble keeping her hands to herself. After all, the duo have had a penchant for showing off their relationship since confirming it over social media last year. As she wrote to a fan of…
Read MoreCedar Park police searching for missing 16-year-old
AUSTIN (KXAN)– The Cedar Park Police Department is looking for 16-year-old Adrian Ramos, who was last seen leaving his house off Sterling Heights Court Wednesday morning. According to Cedar Park police, Ramos was walking towards Grand Oaks Loop. Ramos is diagnosed with Autism and may be confused or disoriented, said police. He was last seen…
Read MoreAbbott pushes bail reform, warns Democrats not to back 'dangerous criminals'
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — To get his bail reform priorities passed, Gov. Greg Abbott needs to convince at least 12 House Democrats to join all the House Republicans. On Wednesday, Abbott hinted he still needs those votes. “There’s progress, but not sufficient progress,” he said. Abbott also didn’t shoot down the idea of going to special…
Read MoreTimothée Chalamet’s Ex Eiza González Reacts to His Kylie Jenner Romance
Eiza González‘s reaction to ex Timothée Chalamet dating Kylie Jenner is a complete surprise. The Baby Driver actress, who had a brief romance with the actor in 2020, gave the couple her stamp of approval, liking an Instagram photo of Timothée, 29, and Kylie, 27, at the 70th David di Donatello award ceremony in Rome…
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