In a world of moving pictures, photographs capture indelible moments in Trump assassination attempt
Video of Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump was available almost instantly, but still photographs had a potent story to tell as well. One image, showing a bloodied Trump, surrounded by Secret Service agents and backed by an American flag, appeared to instantly take on iconic status, and carry political implications. It was taken by Evan Vucci, an Associated Press photographer who played a hunch to put himself directly in place to shoot the photograph. Another photo, taken by Doug Mills of The New York Times, appears to show evidence of one of the bullets whizzing by Trump’s head.
Birthday boy Lamine Yamal wins Euro 2024 and best young player award
BERLIN (AP) — Spain’s teenage phenom Lamine Yamal has won the European Championship and the tournament’s best young player award just a day after he turned 17. Yamal earned it mostly while he was still 16, but he has crowned his contribution to Spain’s success by setting up Nico Williams’ opening goal in a 2-1 win over England in the final. Yamal says, “This is the best (birthday) gift I could have asked for. It’s a dream come true.” He finished with four assists and one goal in his debut European Championship.
James Sikking, star of ‘Hill Street Blues’ and ‘Doogie Howser, MD,’ dies at 90
James Sikking of “Hill Street Blues” has died at 90. His publicist Cynthia Snyder said in a statement Sunday evening that Sikking died of complications from dementia. Born in Los Angeles, Sikking played a hardened and at times quirky police lieutenant on the revolutionary police procedural and the titular character’s kindhearted dad on “Doogie Howser, M.D.” He was nominated for an Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for “Hill Street Blues” in 1984. He also starred in “Star Trek III: The Search for Spock” and several other television shows and movies before largely retiring. He continued to do charity events.
King Charles III to visit Australia and Samoa as he recovers from cancer
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III is preparing to visit Australia and Samoa in October, an itinerary that will span 12 time zones and test the monarch’s stamina as he recovers from cancer treatment. The trip, announced on Sunday by Buckingham Palace, marks a watershed moment for the 75-year-old king, who has been slowly returning to public duties after taking a break following his cancer diagnosis in early February. The decision to undertake such a long journey will be seen as a sign of Charles’ recovery, even though the program in Australia will be “limited.”
Shannen Doherty, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ star, dies at 53
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The “Beverly Hills, 90210” star whose life and career were roiled by tabloid stories, Shannen Doherty has died at 53. Doherty’s publicist said the actor died Saturday following years with breast cancer. Catapulted to fame as Brenda in “Beverly Hills, 90210,” she worked in big-screen films including “Mallrats” and “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back” and in TV movies including “A Burning Passion: The Margaret Mitchell Story,” in which she played the “Gone with the Wind” author. Doherty co-starred with Holly Marie Combs and Alyssa Milano in the series “Charmed” from 1998-2001; appeared in the “90210” sequel series seven years later and competed on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2010.
Jacoby Jones, a star of Baltimore’s most recent Super Bowl title run, has died at age 40
BALTIMORE (AP) — Former NFL receiver Jacoby Jones has died at age 40. Jones’ 108-yard kickoff return in 2013 remains the longest touchdown in Super Bowl history. The Houston Texans were Jones’ team for the first five seasons of his career. They announced his death on Sunday. In a statement released by the NFL Players Association, his family said he died at his home in New Orleans. A cause of death was not given. Jones played from 2007-15 for the Texans, Baltimore Ravens, San Diego Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers. He made several huge plays for the Ravens during their most recent Super Bowl title season, including that kick return.
‘Despicable Me 4’ reigns at box office, while ‘Longlegs’ gets impressive start
Gru and the minions are celebrating a second week in first place at the North American box office. But the surprise of the weekend was a small horror movie called “Longlegs” that upset the $100 million “Fly Me to the Moon.” The supremacy of “Despicable Me 4” was predictable and studio estimates Sunday show the Universal and Illumination franchise added $44.7 million. The big upset came further down the charts with “Longlegs” in second place with $22.6 million. That more than doubled the debut of the Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum romantic comedy “Fly Me to the Moon,” which came in fifth with $10 million.
Kate, the Princess of Wales, hands Carlos Alcaraz his Wimbledon trophy in a rare appearance for her
LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales attended the men’s Wimbledon final at the All England Club and handed out the winner’s trophy to Carlos Alcaraz in only her second public appearance since announcing she was diagnosed with cancer. Kate, wife of heir to the throne Prince William, was greeted by a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd as she took her seat in the Royal Box before the start of the championship match between Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. After Alcaraz clinched a victory in straight sets, Kate walked onto the court to present the trophies to both players, part of her duties as patron of the All England Club.
France’s Bastille Day parade meets the Olympic torch relay in an exceptional year
PARIS (AP) — Paris hosted an extra-special guest for France’s national holiday Sunday. The Olympic torch relay joined up with thousands of troops marching in Paris beneath roaring fighter jets to mark Bastille Day. It comes 12 days before the French capital hosts exceptionally ambitious and high-security Summer Games. Families around France celebrate the day with picnics and fireworks. Bastille Day marks the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris on July 14, 1789, heralding the start of the French Revolution and the end of the monarchy.
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