Roger Federer announces his retirement from competitive tennis

Legendary tennis player Roger Federer announced on Thursday that he will retire from the sport after next week’s Laver Cup in London. The 41-year-old Federer posted a letter on social media saying he decided it was time
President Biden announces funding to build EV charging stations in 35 states during appearance at North American International Auto Show in Detroit

During an appearance at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Wednesday, President Biden announced that the White House is expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure, by announcing funding for 35 states to build their own
Mourners line the streets to pay respects as Queen Elizabeth II is moved to Westminster Hall to lie in state

A somber procession through central London was held on Wednesday in which the coffin carrying Queen Elizabeth II was moved from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where the late monarch will lie in state for four days
Denver Broncos place safety Justin Simmons on IR with quad injury

The Denver Broncos have placed safety Justin Simmons on injured reserve with a quad injury. Simmons is likely to miss “a few weeks,” and the team is hoping he can return shortly after the mandated four-game stay
L.A. Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen to sit out Thursday’s game vs. Kansas City Chiefs with hamstring injury

The Los Angeles Chargers announced Wednesday that wide receiver Keenan Allen has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs with a hamstring injury. Allen injured his hamstring in the second quarter of Los
Ken Starr, independent counsel who probed former President Clinton’s administration, dies at age 76

Kenneth Starr, the independent counsel whose investigation of former President Bill Clinton led to the second-ever impeachment trial in American history, has died at age 76. His family said in a statement that Starr died in Houston of complications from
Sen. Lindsey Graham’s proposed nationwide abortion ban after 15 weeks is met with pushback by many Republicans

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham introduced legislation on Tuesday that would ban abortion after 15 weeks nationwide, with some exceptions. Graham said at a news conference: “I think we should have a law at the federal level that would
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver issued 1-year suspension, $10M fine from NBA for workplace misconduct and organizational deficiencies

On Tuesday, the NBA announced that it has suspended Robert Sarver, the managing partner of the Phoenix Suns and the Phoenix Mercury, and fined him $10 million after conducting an independent investigation into racist and sexist conduct. The
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says QB Dak Prescott may avoid injured reserve despite thumb injury

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that quarterback Dak Prescott won’t be going on injured reserve, despite having injured his right thumb (his throwing hand) in Dallas’ 19-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1.
President Biden details efforts to end cancer on 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s famous ‘Moonshot’ speech

On the 60th anniversary of one of former President John F. Kennedy’s most famous speeches, President Joe Biden called to “end cancer as we know it and cure cancers once and for all.” Biden delivered his speech on Monday