USNEWS AND WORLD

The Netflix hit series “Bridgerton” captures a 19th-century British family during high society’s social season – and now the show is inspiring an immersive experience in the heart of 21st-century New York City. “The Queens Ball: A Bridgerton Experience,” a traveling event that recently opened at Mediapro Manhattan Studio on 37th Street, is bringing fans … Read more

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns women’s track and field team smashed the competition at the Big 12 Conference championships, racking up almost 200 points to run away with their fourth consecutive title Sunday. The Longhorns scored 197 points, 50 more than runner-up Oklahoma, behind Julien Alfred’s huge performance. Alfred scored 22.5 points to win … Read more

Monday, May 15, 2023 6:48AM LAS VEGAS — Doyle Brunson, one of the most influential poker players of all time and a two-time world champion, died Sunday, according to his agent. Brunson was 89. Brian Balsbaugh, Brunson’s agent, posted a statement on Twitter from the family. “It is with a heavy heart we announce the … Read more

LAS VEGAS — Doyle Brunson, one of the most influential poker players of all time and a two-time world champion, died Sunday, according to his agent. Brunson was 89. Brian Balsbaugh, Brunson’s agent, posted a statement on Twitter from the family. “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our father, Doyle Brunson,” the … Read more

BEIJING — China sentenced a 78-year-old United States citizen to life in prison Monday on spying charges. John Shing-Wan Leung, who holds permanent residency in Hong Kong, was detained April 15, 2021, by the counterintelligence agency in the southeastern city of Suzhou. The city’s intermediate court announced Leung’s sentence in a brief statement on its social … Read more

Video captured the dramatic end of a high-speed pursuit Sunday in Palmdale.   It is unclear why the pursuit was initiated, but authorities with California Highway Patrol told KTLA that the chase began in San Bernardino County.  The suspect, driving a black Audi, can be seen in the video attempting to avoid a spike strip … Read more

The San Jose Sharks found out on May 8 that their first pick in this year’s NHL Draft will be at No. 4 overall. They also now know where their second first-round selection will be. The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Edmonton Oilers from the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, earning s 5-2 win to … Read more

SYDNEY (AP) — Searchers have found what appear to be pieces of the wetsuit and surfboard belonging to a 46-year-old surfer who was attacked by a shark off South Australia’s coast, and police said they were continuing to search for his remains Monday. School teacher Simon Baccanello was attacked Saturday while surfing with others near … Read more