Today in History: July 9, Pan Am Flight 759 crashes in Louisiana, killing 153
Pan Am Flight 759, a Boeing 727, crashed in Kenner, Louisiana, shortly after takeoff from New Orleans International Airport, killing all 145 people aboard and eight people on the ground.
California man picking up beach trash loses hand in homemade firework explosion
A California man cleaning up beach trash lost his hand after a suspected homemade firework exploded. He is recovering from his injuries.
World Cup quarterfinals feature soccer powerhouses from Argentina and Spain to France and England
The 2026 World Cup quarterfinals feature the top four countries in FIFA’s rankings: France, Spain, Argentina and England.
Why World Cup game balls always make their way back onto the pitch during matches
Why is everyone expected to toss soccer balls back onto the pitch during the World Cup? FIFA requires any ball leaving the field be returned
Pictures: Orlando City vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies
Orlando City players Robin Jansson (6), Antoine Griezmann (7) and Martin Ojeda (10) celebrate after a goal during the Tampa Bay Rowdies at Orlando City Soccer friendly match at Inter&Co…
Rays beat Yankees to extend AL East lead to five games
Shane McClanahan scattered four hits and struck out five without a walk on 85 pitches.
Daily Horoscope for July 09, 2026
Small helpful actions could turn the day in a better direction. Early emotions may run hot as the intuitive Moon squares powerful Pluto, bringing power dynamics or buried tension to…
The actors of ‘The Pitt’ own the Emmy acting categories with 13 nominated cast members
With its ensemble of doctors, nurses, interns and patients squeezed together into a small emergency department with scripts that play out in real time, “The Pitt” feels like a lab…
Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim
Graham Platner said Wednesday that he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after facing an allegation of sexual assault, shuttering an insurgent campaign that had withstood…
From the 2010 Olympics to the World Cup, Vancouver has pioneered Indigenous inclusion
Scattered among the many big-screens airing World Cup matches and the food stands with local fare like poutine, the Vancouver fan festival includes exhibits recognizing the host city’s Indigenous communities.