Sofia Pozdniakova adds to family legacy with gold medal win
Sofia Pozdniakova added to her family’s Olympic fencing legacy by winning a gold medal in women’s sabre.
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Japan spoils China’s table tennis run with rally in mixed doubles
For the first time since 2004, a country other than China has won an Olympic table tennis event, as Japan pulled the upset in a thriller in the new event of mixed doubles.
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Podcast: Rugby stars discuss their sport’s rough and rowdy culture
Rugby’s a rough sport? Really? U.S. Rugby Men’s Eagles Sevens studs Kevon Williams and Brett Thompson ponder this observation on the latest episode of In the Village. It’s a hit-or-be-hit world out there.
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U.S. finishes fifth in men’s gymnastics team final for third straight Olympics
The U.S. came extremely close to locking up a fourth-place finish in Tokyo, but an iffy final routine pushed the team info fifth.
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Olympic surfing medal events moved up a day for better conditions
Organizers moved up the events to capitalize on the bigger waves caused by the Nepartak tropical storm.
Continue ReadingMom of slain woman speaks out for 1st time
By Lacey Beasley Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — The mother of 24 year-old Jasmine Pettway spoke out for the first time following the murder of her daughter. Pettway was shot and killed July 9th at Avalon Apartments. Today, Darrin Sanders was charged and arrested for the murder. “It’ll never
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How Suni Lee, her father draw inspiration from each other
Craig Melvin talks with John Lee, Suni’s father, about the special bond they have and how they inspire each other every day.
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Cheung Ka Long wins historic gold medal for Hong Kong with a victory in men’s individual foil
Cheung Ka Long made history with a win in the men’s individual foil event. He became only the second athlete representing Hong Kong to win an Olympic gold.
Continue ReadingResidents deal with string of broken car windows, stolen items
By Frank Healy Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — At least nine cars broken into, and some neighbors say it could be more is what many are facing this weekend on Milwaukee’s East Side after overnight break-ins along Stowell between Webster and Belleview early Saturday morning. The aftermath of the break
Continue ReadingArgument leads to triple shooting
By WDJT Staff Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — One victim is in serious condition, following a shooting that took place near 41st and Ruby Sunday night. It happened Sunday, July 25 around 9:08 p.m. Three people were shot. A 25-year-old Milwaukee man is listed in serious condition, while a 22-year-old
Continue ReadingLeVar Burton makes his ‘Jeopardy!’ guest host debut on Monday
By David Williams, CNN LeVar Burton will have all the answers on Monday when he debuts as guest host on “Jeopardy!” The beloved former “Reading Rainbow” host and producer, who’s known for his roles as Geordi La Forge in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and Kunta Kinte in “Roots,” will be behind the lectern through
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Hinds wants to inspire girls of color to start swimming
Natalie Hinds and Olivia Smoliga stop by TODAY to talk about their bronze medal in the women’s 4x100m free relay.
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Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz wins first gold medal for the Philippines
Hidilyn Diaz of the Philippines won the women’s 55kg weight class with an Olympic record on her final lift.
Continue Reading1st Black woman to win Postal Service contract gets honor
By Phil Drake Click here for updates on this story GREAT FALLS, Montana (Independent Record) — There is a portion of highway on the thundering plains between Cascade and Great Falls where the spirit of a Montana legend known as “Stagecoach Mary” lives on. Great Falls Rising, a grassroots citizens advocacy group, will do litter
Continue Reading‘People are just walking out in the middle of shifts’: What it’s like to work in a restaurant right now
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business Going out to eat might feel a little different these days. Maybe you’re waiting longer for a table, even though the restaurant doesn’t appear full. Or maybe your service is slower, and your server seems anxious. That’s because restaurants across the United States are understaffed, and jobs that were already
Continue ReadingIllinois schools struggle to fill teaching vacancies. 1 district hires international teachers to meet the needs
By Adrienne Broaddus, CNN As another school year approaches, administrators nationwide are facing teacher shortages. Southwest of Chicago, Steven Wrobleski is worried. School starts August 11 and he still has openings at LaSalle Peru Township High School. “We currently have a chemistry physics teaching position that we have zero applicants for right now. I am
Continue ReadingIllinois schools struggle to fill teaching vacancies. 1 district hires international teachers to meet the needs
A teacher shortage is forcing educators to think outside the box before kids return to the classroom. CNN’s Adrienne Broaddus reports.
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Sofia Pozdniakova adds to family legacy with gold in women’s individual sabre
Sofia Pozdniakova won gold in the women’s individual sabre event.
Continue ReadingMan’s death only unsolved homicide of 2020
By A.J. Etherington Click here for updates on this story BILLINGS, Montana (Billings Gazette) — It was fast approaching 9 p.m. on Nov. 30, 2020 when Billings Police responded to gunshots at Fourth Street West and Broadwater Avenue. There they discovered Manuel “Manny” LaMere Martinez had been shot dead and was lying in the road,
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Tirico shares events he’s most anticipating after Day 3
Mike Tirico stops by TODAY to talk about the expectations for Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel in the pool, Team USA’s chances at softball gold and more events he’s looking forward to.
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