Nebraska football picked to finish in back half of Big Ten in annual preseason poll

The Huskers landed in the back half of the Big Ten preseason poll ahead of Matt Rhule’s fourth season.
Officials identify Colorado pilot killed in plane crash in Iowa

A Colorado pilot was killed when his homemade plane crashed in Iowa after leaving an event in Wisconsin.
France says monster fire that forced 220,000 to flee stopped growing, remains a threat

Hundreds of thousands have evacuated as a massive blaze moves closer to one of the world’s most iconic wine destinations
Circus performer accidentally shot in neck with arrow at New York county fair

A circus performer was accidentally shot in the neck by an arrow during a performance at a county fair in upstate New York, police and organizers said.
Police search for a second suspect following Seattle food festival shooting that killed 3

Police have arrested one suspect and were looking for another after gunfire erupted at a crowded food festival beneath Seattle’s Space Needle.
How old are members of the 119th Congress? Here’s the data

More than a third of congressional lawmakers are 65 or older. See the age makeup of Congress by chamber, state and party.
North Carolina woman missing in Grenada

A North Carolina woman vacationing in Grenada has been missing for days. Elizabeth Waddell, 44, was last seen going for a swim.
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s latest statement says he’s still not clear to return to Congress

Sen. Mitch McConnell’s team has released a new statement and a second photo since he was hospitalized more than a month ago in June.
Wife of Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive coordinator shot at couple’s home

Mia Bieniemy, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, was shot Sunday night at the couple’s Virginia home, according to several reports.
Cracker Barrel CEO steps down a year after logo debacle

Cracker Barrel’s CEO is stepping down nearly a year after an attempted rebrand of the chain led to a fierce customer backlash.