David Louden, 39, and his son Harrison were found dead at their home in Kidderminster, a town in Worcestershire, central England, on Friday morning. West Mercia Police originally said the two deaths were unexplained and launched an investigation. In an update on Wednesday, the department said it was now treating Harrison Louden’s death as murder while David Louden, who was a serving West Mercia police officer, was thought to have taken his own life....

The Copa America Centenario, which sees the U.S. and five fellow CONCACAF nations along with each CONMEBOL member square off, is full of attacking talent. But the American defenders say they’re eager to face the challenge of shutting those players down. MORE: Geoff Cameron ready to stand tall | Tough test vs. Ecuador “We’re going to be going up against some of the best attackers in the world. That’s why this tournament is so special and such a big deal, especially since it’s going to be played here in America,” center back Matt Besler said....

Officers intervened after a member of the public spotted the trapped pooch on Oxendon Street on Monday. Temperatures reached extremes in the day, with the U.K. also recording its hottest night ever. Eyewitness John Thompson spotted the dog along with other bystanders in the early evening - and caught the moment police arrived to free the animal. “I was just immediately scared for the dog and thought ‘Come on, it’s the hottest day of the year,’” Thompson said....

The 2017 All-Star had been dealing with a damaged ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow since 2014, when he was a member of the Tigers. He had not pitched in spring training since March 17, when he reported discomfort in the elbow. After consulting with several doctors, he opted for surgery, which is set for next week. MORE: Watch ‘ChangeUp,’ a new MLB live whiparound show on DAZN “The not knowing is the tough part,” Knebel told reporters Thursday, before he made his decision....

In a post shared on TikTok, Morty’s owners, under the username Mapleandmortycorgi, said that two weeks ago they had their pond cleaned and that their corgi was really upset when he noticed the fish were missing. The owners had moved the fish to clean the water, but Morty didn’t know that and was really confused and concerned about them. In the video, he can be seen looking at the pond and barking, as if he was calling the fish....

“I’ve had to make decisions about keeping food on the table or paying the electric bill. So many families are having to decide about whether to go hungry or without heat,” the Missouri congresswoman wrote on Twitter Wednesday morning. “Corporations shouldn’t be allowed to profit off our suffering. Utilities need to be public goods.” In a subsequent post shared to the social platform, Bush cited health care, housing, food and clean water, in addition to utilities like power and internet access, as fundamental goods and services that “must be guaranteed to all....

The White House Coronavirus Task Force, led by Vice President Mike Pence, will hold its Sunday press conference at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and it will be live streamed on several platforms. The official White House website will broadcast its own live feed of remarks from Pence and any other of the task force’s two-dozen members. Major media outlets will also be live streaming the March 22 task force announcements from the James S....

As of Sunday morning, there were 312,245 cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in the U.S., according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 8,500 have died while more than 15,000 have recovered. The virus, first detected in the city of Wuhan, in China’s Hubei province, has sickened more than 1.2 million people in the world, with Spain, Italy, Germany, and France reporting the highest number of cases after the U....

A month after the deadly attack on the Capitol, Unanue has continued to spread the false claim that prompted it—that former President Donald Trump was denied a second term because of voter fraud. He told Fox Business that Joe Biden’s election was “unverified” and that there was a “war coming.” That was the last straw for the Goya board. Business decisions obviously play a part in companies’ decision to risk losing some customers in defense of the democracy....

The deal has proven beneficial to both sides, although not to the American public. Campaign spending has soared, while corporate taxes have shriveled. In the 1950s, corporations accounted for about 40 percent of federal revenue. Today, they contribute a meager 7 percent. Last year, more than 50 of the largest U.S. companies paid no federal income taxes at all. Many haven’t paid taxes for years. Both parties have been in on this deal, although the GOP has been the bigger player....

Touring: A beguiling warren of narrow lanes, canals, and tiny bridges, Amsterdam is perfect for a meandering stroll. For the complete tour, choose from two options: bicycle or boat. Almost everyone rides a bike in Amsterdam, and renting one is easy. The city is as cycling-friendly as they come, with a network of designated lanes and parking, and the old prewar-style bicycles that dominate the lanes will take you back to another time....

This week, as Americans grapple with rising inflation, a Reddit community has been boggling at a breakdown of living costs from 1938. User Shayaan_F posted an image to the forum’s Interesting as F*** thread, which reveals how much a stamp, milk, car and rent cost during the Great Depression. A new house had a price tag of $3,900, which sounds attainable given that the average income was $1,731 per year....

Ozil: I won’t change my style Tianjin are said to have made formal approaches for Chelsea’s Diego Costa, Ligue 1 forwards Edinson Cavani and Radamel Falcao, Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Fiorentina striker Nikola Kalinic. And while the club’s billionaire owner insists that deals have been agreed with a number of players, he is unwilling to reveal the status of those potential summer signings. “It’s safe to say we did make contact with all of those players, some of whom are still in talk with us," Shu Yuhui told Tianjin Daily....

The game has been over for more than an hour now, but he understands Larry Davis has been too busy to call in the interim – busy fulfilling all the responsibilities of a college basketball head coach following an important conference game, busy doing the things Cronin was handling himself until that alarming afternoon seven weeks ago. DECOURCY: Dean Smith’s legacy lives on | Syracuse postseason ban is a disgraceful abuse...

The Netherlands international has faced criticism this season for his performances with the Camp Nou side as Barca continues to struggle in La Liga and recently suffered elimination in the UEFA Champions League. De Jong, 24, has been highlighted by the Spanish media as one player who could be sold to help solve the club’s financial crisis, and his father says there is a lot of interest in him....

Monkeypox, a virus that causes an infectious body rash, amongst other symptoms, occurs primarily in West and Central Africa. This year, for the first time ever, it has begun spreading around the world and infecting people with no travel links to Africa. Many of the current monkeypox cases have affected communities of men who have sex with men (MSM), with these communities in particular being prioritized for vaccines in the U....

The Texas survey, which was conducted by Public Policy Polling and Emily’s List from June 24 and 25 and published Thursday, showed Biden narrowly ahead of the incumbent president by 2 points. Trump was backed by just 46 percent of Texas respondents while his Democratic rival was supported by 48 percent. An additional 5 percent of respondents were “not sure” who they’d vote for. Trump’s approval rating in Texas also appears to be unimpressive, with the poll showing that 51 percent of voters disapprove of the job the president is doing....

The new owners, named Kathryn and Phil, purchased a sprawling manor in England, and have been slowly “restoring its Victorian grandeur.” The pair have been sharing the transformation on their TikTok account, and their Instagram page, including what’s arguably one of their biggest projects to date. The 1,200 square foot property—and grounds—has retained what appears to be the original, intricately tiled floor which was covered up for years. Kathryn discovered the beautiful flooring after innocently deciding to see what lay beneath their red carpet, leading to an extensive two-year restoration project....

In the video, found here, Ashton—known on the app as @repulsivelyflamboyant—explained that his grandfather died of COVID-19. Soon after, he and his husband “found out he had a dog” that was “going to put down.” The incident speaks to an often-overlooked aspect of the pandemic—the pets that are left behind when their owners become seriously ill or die. As noted by a New York Times article from the early months of the pandemic: “Pet owners who have died of the virus have left behind dogs, guinea pigs and cats, at least one of which starved to death before anyone had checked the owner’s apartment....

The first few months of parenthood can be difficult for moms and dads but it is especially hard for new mothers with childbirth not only taking a physical toll but a mental one too. According to a 2020 CDC Study, around 1 in 8 women experience symptoms of maternal depression. That’s why it’s crucial to not only receive support from physicians but also friends and family. Most would understand and appreciate this, but as the story shared to Reddit by one first time dad posting as throwra_firsttimedad shows, there are occasional exceptions....