Sunday, July 20, 2025

Police say driver shot, attacked by crowd in L.A. nightclub car ramming had criminal history

A police officer inspects a badly damaged vehicle.

A man suspected of driving his car into a crowd waiting to get inside a nightclub in Los Angeles, injuring 36 people, has a criminal history that includes a conviction for felony battery, officials said Sunday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/fernando-ramirez-criminal-history-car-rammed-nightclub-lineup-los-angeles-1.7589798?cmp=rss

Canadian girl, 9, who was reported missing by father found dead in N.Y., state police say

The seal for a police logo is seen on the side of a car.

Melina Frattolin, who was reported missing by her father Saturday night, was found dead in Ticonderoga, N.Y., about 50 kilometres east of Lake George near the New York-Vermont border, on Sunday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/missing-canadian-girl-found-dead-new-york-1.7589787?cmp=rss

Trump threatens to hold up stadium deal if Washington Commanders don't switch back to old name

A concrete barrier in a stadium parking lot.

President Donald Trump is threatening to hold up a new stadium deal for Washington's NFL team if it does not restore its old name of the Redskins, which was considered offensive to Native Americans.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/trump-washington-football-cleveland-baseball-name-change-1.7589647?cmp=rss

Scheffler cruises to British Open title, has U.S. Open left to complete career Grand Slam

American golfer Scottie Scheffler celebrates flips his ballcap in the air after winning the British Open at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland on July 20, 2025.

Scottie Scheffler had all the time in the world to celebrate his latest major title. This British Open was never in doubt Sunday as golf's No. 1 player delivered another dominant performance to win his second major this year and grab the third leg of the career Grand Slam.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/golf/scottie-scheffler-british-open-victory-royal-portrush-golf-1.7589638?cmp=rss

Trump is slashing public radio funding. Here's why it will hit rural communities hardest

The inside of a radio studio.

Gwen Johnson of Jackhorn, Ky., isn't one to hit snooze after being awoken by public radio, as listening to FM through the day has always comforted her. Now, however, stations like the ones the 67-year-old enjoys are set to lose financial support as the Trump administration rescinds congressional funding to public media, a move he says will save billions in wasteful spending.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-public-broadcasting-cuts-rural-communities-1.7587683?cmp=rss