During a game against the Houston Astros, the Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora hit a sharp line drive into foul territory, striking a young child in the stands. The child was reportedly rushed up the steps, while Almora kneeled in the batter's box and was consoled by teammate Jason Heyward. Updates on the child have yet to be reported.

According to The Wall Street Journal, officials used a tarp and a barge to cover the USS John McCain's name. The Navy ship is named on behalf of three generations of McCain vets, including former Senator John McCain, who was often criticized by President Trump. Trump said he had no knowledge of the cover-up.

On Wednesday, the Lousiana legislature joined several other states in the recent weeks by passing an ultra-restrictive anti-abortion bill. Governor John Bel Edwards, who ran as a Democrat, has already said he will break from his party and sign the bill into law.

According to a report from ESPN's Michelle Steele, NBA officials spoke with Toronto about Drake's activity on the sidelines during the Eastern Conference Finals. The rapper has become known for his exuberant support for the Raptors and was even made global ambassador of the team in 2013.

Writer @amandadeibert asked women what precautions they take to avoid harassment while running, which prompted a larger conversation around spatial awareness and the personal safety risks some people face.

While the story of a young boy in need of a walker was billed as "heartwarming" and "awesome" after local Home Depot employees stepped in to help when the family feared their health insurance would not, others felt heartbroken that those desperate measures were necessary.

Scott Warren's trial began in Tucson on Wednesday, with activists and faith groups demonstrating outside the courthouse. Under a move beginning in 2017 to crack down on assistance to migrants, Warren was charged with human smuggling for leaving water and food for migrants in Arizona's deadly desert corridor.

The actor and entrepreneur testified because of his connection with murder victim Ashley Ellerin, who he was to take out on a date the evening she was murdered in 2001.

After contributing two goals and an assist in the Europa League final victory over Arsenal, Chelsea's Eden Hazard was asked if this is the end of his time at the club, "I think so. I want a new challenge ... I'm still waiting like you, waiting like the fans, they are waiting. We will see in a couple of days."

Bystanders shared footage of a fire near the White House, which Secret Service confirmed was a man who set himself on fire. He was taken to the hospital and has life-threatening injuries.

The Republican state senator from Oregon was 82 years old.

Disney provided People with a first look at Tom Holland and Chris Pratt as elf brothers, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus as their mom in the film coming in March 2020.

The Washington Post reports that in the last 12 days, more than 225 tornadoes touched down in places across the country. Meteorologists are also sharing statistics on the recorded storms. Many states are still under tornado warnings.

With two English sides competing in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, UEFA have struggled to sell all the seats in the stadium. Many English fans were unwilling to make the long trip.

Correa has been placed on the 10-day IL with a fractured rib and will be out for approximately 4-6 weeks. In a statement, Correa said he was disappointed but "to sustain an injury in such an unusual way makes it even more frustrating."

In his first public remarks since concluding the special counsel investigation, Robert Mueller said charging President Trump was not an option due to DOJ guidelines. His statement led to discussion about Independent Counsel Ken Starr, who filed an investigative account of former president Bill Clinton's sexual misconduct during office, leading to his impeachment.

Before the new section of Disneyland opens later this week, a few lucky fans got to roam the new addition to the theme park at the special dedication ceremony.