Horse racing officials will hold an emergency summit on Tuesday to review the “unusually high number” of deaths at Churchill Downs after two more horses were euthanized over the weekend, bringing the total number of deaths at the famous racetrack to 12. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) released
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Ohio election officials scramble ahead of August vote on state constitution changes
Supporters and opponents of a GOP-backed measure that would make it harder to amend the Ohio Constitution packed the Statehouse rotunda on May 10 in Columbus. That measure is set for an August special election. Samantha Hendrickson/AP hide caption toggle caption Samantha Hendrickson/AP Supporters and opponents of a GOP-backed measure
Tony Awards Officials Ask Striking Writers to Reconsider Broadcast
Why It Matters: It’s Broadway’s biggest marketing moment. Broadway producers and industry leaders say that the annual awards show is a vital marketing tool for the industry, and particularly important to the financial health of new musicals. Broadway shows do not have the outsize marketing budgets of Hollywood films or
Ex-Bills punter Matt Araiza breaks silence after officials say he wasn't present during alleged rape
Matt Araiza, the former Buffalo Bills punter who was accused of rape last year, broke his silence on Tuesday after prosecutors said he was not present during the alleged incident. Prosecutors came out with their report on Monday, according to Yahoo Sports. The claims stemmed from when Araiza was a
Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie was found dead in her home upon wellness check, officials say
The details surrounding the death of Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie were announced on Wednesday hours after her management team revealed she had died at the age of 32. No cause of death was given. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida said deputies responded Tuesday afternoon to a home
Freya, the Walrus Killed by Norwegian Officials, Is Immortalized as a Sculpture
When a 1,300-pound walrus showed up in Oslo last summer, lounging on piers and eating mussels, she became a beloved local delight and an overnight international media sensation. The walrus, a rare guest for Norway’s capital, was named Freya, after the Norse goddess of love, beauty and war — all
UFC legend Stephan Bonnar died from accidental fentanyl overdose, officials say
Hall of Fame fighter Stephan Bonnar, who played a significant role in the development and growth of UFC, died in December at the age of 45. More than four months after his unexpected death, officials have released a cause of death. Stephan Bonnar poses with his UFC Hall of Fame
Oklahoma governor wants officials who made violent, racist remarks on tape to resign
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt delivers his State of the State address on Feb. 6 in Oklahoma City. He’s calling on county officials heard making racist remarks to resign. Sue Ogrocki/AP hide caption toggle caption Sue Ogrocki/AP Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt delivers his State of the State address on Feb. 6
Officials have identified the four people who died in an Alabama shooting
Norman Brooks covers the door of the Mahogany Masterpiece dance studio, the scene of Saturday’s deadly mass shooting in Dadeville, Alabama. Megan Varner/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Megan Varner/Getty Images Norman Brooks covers the door of the Mahogany Masterpiece dance studio, the scene of Saturday’s deadly mass shooting in
Robert Kraft, Southampton officials battling over elevator in Patriots owner's $43 million mansion
Robert Kraft says he needs an elevator in his $43 million mansion in Southampton, New York, for medical reasons, but officials aren’t buying it. Kraft is claiming he is “mobility impaired,” but officials have noted the 81-year-old has been seen golfing and playing tennis. The New England Patriots owner’s attorney,