Ricky Pearsall, 49ers’ first-round pick, in stable condition after shooting in San Francisco robbery attempt

Ricky Pearsall is reportedly in stable condition after his shooting. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) Ricky Pearsall, the San Francisco 49ers’ first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, was shot during an attempted robbery at San Francisco’s Union Square, per a statement from San Francisco police. Pearsall is reportedly in stable condition and the suspect is…

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NASA finally gives Boeing Starliner capsule a return date. But it will fly home without its crew

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more After 12 weeks in space, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is finally set to return home from the International Space Station on September 6 — albeit without its two-person crew. The troubled spacecraft will undock from the…

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Illinois Supreme Court sides with GOP, upholds unconstitutionality of ban on slating candidates

In a setback for Illinois Democrats and Gov. JB Pritzker, the Illinois Supreme Court has upheld a downstate judge’s ruling that found unconstitutional a Democrat-passed law preventing the slating of legislative candidates for the November election in races where political parties did not field contenders. The high court’s ruling Friday was not typical of the…

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Thunderstorm warning issued for Maricopa County

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Maricopa County starting at 5:42 p.m. Aug. 23. The warning expires at 6:15 p.m. Aug. 23. A severe thunderstorm was located near Tonto National Monument, or 7 miles south of Roosevelt, moving northeast at 30 mph; 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail expected….

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