WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- One Wimbledon title wasn't enough for Serena Williams.
It was their fifth Wimbledon doubles title together, and came shortly after Venus watched her little sister win the singles final.
''I was definitely inspired by Serena's singles performance,'' Venus said. ''Obviously it's wonderful to play on the court with her. I couldn't have done it without her, so it's great.''
Serena Williams and Venus Williams of the United States react after defeating Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka of the Czech Republic in the women's … |
Both sisters have battled health issues over the last two years, with Venus having been diagnosed with an energy-sapping illness and Serena overcoming blood clots in her lungs and two operations after cutting her feet on glass in 2010.
Victims identified in Union County triple murder
UNION COUNTY, N.C. -- Investigators worked late into the night Saturday to solve a triple murder in Union County.Ronnie Overcash, 46, was found dead in his home on Landsford Road near Marshville Saturday morning along with his neighbor, Jerry Marsh, 60.
Overcash’s girlfriend, Crystal Dawn Hicks, 38, who neighbors said had only been staying at the home a week, was found dead behind the house.
Deputies wouldn’t say how the three died, and have not named a motive for the crime.
Neighbors called 911 around 8:14 Saturday morning after finding Hicks, said Sheriff’s Office spokesman Ben Bailey.
Usher’s Stepson Critically Injured in Jet Ski Accident
Kile Glover, 11, the son of celebrity stylist Tameka Foster Raymond, and step-son of her ex-husband superstar recording artist Usher Raymond, has been critically injured in a jet-ski accident on Atlanta’s Lake Lanier, reports the AJC.com.A boy and a 15-year-old girl were injured Friday afternoon on Lake Lanier when they were run over by a man on a personal watercraft, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources previously told the AJC. Both victims were flown to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston, with the boy’s injuries being much more serious.
Buona Vita recalling meat, poultry products
BRIDGETON, N.J. (AP) — A southern New Jersey-based meat company has recalled more than 324,000 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to a possible bacteria contamination.Bridgeton-based Buona Vita announced the recall Saturday of some of its nationally distributed meat items including meatballs, dinner loafs and burger patties with the production dates of May 3, 4, 7, 8 and 9.
According to the USDA, the bacteria were discovered through microbiological testing at the company's plant in Ohio. But the agency's release did not include a list of specific states included in the recall
The affected brands include Silver Lake Brand, Argentina Pride, Dirusso, Buona Vita and Mama Isabella.
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Rep. John Lewis shares 'Life Lessons'
More than 40 years after a state trooper slammed John Lewis' head with a club as he protested in Selma, Ala., the U.S. representative offers advice for today's activists.
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