Frank Selvy, 91, Dies; Scored 100 Points in a College Basketball Game
The feat, a collegiate record, came in 1954 in South Carolina. As a pro, he missed a shot that would have given the Los Angeles Lakers a championship. Source
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The Soccer Penalty Shootout That Lasted 34 Kicks
Two European clubs took part in a seemingly never-ending tiebreaker packed with drama, frustration and even laughter. Source
Once the Global Economy’s Savior, China Is Now Its Biggest Threat
The party is over for China’s economy, and poor nations around the world are feeling the effects. Source
John Aprea, Actor in ‘Godfather 2’ and ‘Full House,’ Dies at 83
Mr. Aprea played Salvatore “Sal” Tessio in “The Godfather, Part II” in 1974, and the father of a popular character on “Full House,” a sitcom. Source
Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding in Connecticut Leads to Car Rescues
There were no immediate reports of injuries from the flooding. The New York City area was also getting heavy rain. Source
Jerry Fuller, Songwriter of ‘Young Girl’ and ‘Travelin’ Man,’ Is Dead at 85
He found a musical sweet spot between romance and “out of line” desire for recordings by Ricky Nelson, Johnny Mathis and Gary Puckett and the Union Gap. Source
On the Border in Eagle Pass, Texas
Reporting from the banks of the Rio Grande Source
Awkwafina Is Taking John Cena’s Advice
They are co-stars in the new film “Jackpot!” with Simu Liu. Source
Blinken Travels to Israel Amid Push for Gaza Cease-Fire
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cautioned that the negotiations were “very complex,” as the secretary of state flew to Israel to try to clinch a deal. Source
Six Takeaways From the Magazine’s Profile of Joe Biden
His decision to quit the race ended a remarkable chapter in American political history — and started one that may yet define his legacy. Source