France avenges Rio 2016 loss, wins gold against Denmark
France was diligent and determined in the men’s handball gold medal match as they beat Denmark 26-23. This is France’s third gold medal within the past four Olympic games.
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Divers found human remains and a submerged car in search for New Hampshire woman missing since 1978
By David Williams, CNN New Hampshire Fish and Game search divers found human remains on Friday in a submerged car believed to belong to a woman who has been missing for 43 years. A preliminary investigation determined that the car may have belonged to Alberta Leeman, who went missing in 1978, according to a post
Continue ReadingLongtime driver shows empathy to passengers
By John Le Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — On paper, most jobs have a straightforward objective. Marvin Holbert is a driver for Apple Country Transportation, but what he does daily goes far beyond the job’s basic description. “Be a part of their daily lives, take them to work,”
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Nelly Korda wins gold as Team USA dominates golf in Tokyo
World No. 1 Nelly Korda is the second American to win golf gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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Like mother, like son: Javale McGee joins mom to make golden history
When Javale McGee and the U.S. men’s basketball team defeated France in the Olympic title game in Tokyo, he and his mother Pamela became the first American mother and son to have won Olympic gold medals.
Continue ReadingFact-checking claim Biden administration is pushing vaccine passport
By Holmes Lybrand, CNN Amid confusion over mask mandates, booster shots, and new guidance for those vaccinated, some Republicans have thrown fuel on the fire with false and misleading claims. Last week the Republican National Committee falsely claimed the Surgeon General recommended people wear masks while at home with their kids. Now, Rep. Chip Roy
Continue ReadingThieves steal produce trailer from neighborhood
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — Police are looking for a couple of thieves who stole a produce stand early Friday morning from a south St. Louis neighborhood. Investigators are looking for the stolen produce stand that was last seen in the Carondelet Park area. Owner James
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Chopra ends India’s long wait for glory with javelin gold
While India is credited with Norman Pritchard’s hurdles silver medals from 1900 before it gained independence from Britain, the country considered itself never to have won an athletics medal at an Olympics before Saturday.
Continue ReadingWoman shopping at Target says she lost over $1,000 after card machine mishap
By Caresse Jackman Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — Taylor Skye thought she was making a quick run to Target off Galleria Blvd in Franklin. “I love Target!! But I’m never going to go back to Target now,” Columbia resident Taylor Skye said. That was until she says the card reader
Continue ReadingMichigan National Guard makes historic aircraft landing on highway
By Stephen Borowy Click here for updates on this story ALPENA, Michigan (WNEM) — The Michigan National Guard made history by landing a modern military aircraft on a highway. Two A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots of the 127th Wing, two A-10 pilots of the 335th Wing, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, and six C-146 Wolfhounds aircrew
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Feryal Abdelaziz becomes first Egyptian woman to win gold
Egypt’s Feryal Abdelaziz defeated Iryna Zaretska of Azerbaijan to win the women’s kumite +61kg gold medal bout. Abdelaziz became the first Egyptian woman to ever win an Olympic gold medal.
Continue ReadingPolice: Man shot and killed at diner by a security guard after wielding a metal pole
By Lauren Sennet Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — Atlanta police responded to a shooting at a diner where one man died, say investigators. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on Saturday near North Avenue and Peachtree Street in the midtown area. According to law enforcement, witnesses said the man was
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France shines atop podium, celebrates gold medal at ceremony
France’s men’s volleyball team is all smiles as they accept gold at the medal ceremony. ROC celebrates silvers, while Argentina takes home the bronze.
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Ukraine wows with artistic swimming performance, wins bronze
Ukraine’s artistic swimming women’s team put on a near perfect performance, earning the bronze medal. Ukraine’s final free routine score was 190.3018.
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China’s artistic swimming team executes routine for silver
China’s artistic swimming team closes the free finals with a stunning performance to earn the silver medal.
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Gold medal routine by ROC artistic swimming team
After a riveting routine, the Russian Olympic Committee took home gold in the artistic swimming free final
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Australia rejects Luka Doncic, Slovenia to win bronze 93-107
The Australian men’s basketball team put up a great effort to ensure Luka Doncic and Slovenia did not outscore them. Australia won the bronze medal with a final score of 93-107.
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Must see it to believe it: jaw-dropping angles of Tokyo 2020
The Olympics known to always be filled with unbelievable memories and historic moments. Luckily, they’re all caught on camera. Here’s the best moments of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics from outstandingly unique angles.
Continue ReadingUniversity will remove 70-ton boulder some view as reminder of campus’ racist past
By Erin Gretzinger Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (madison.com/Wisconsin State Journal) — UW-Madison will remove a 70-ton boulder from the heart of campus Friday morning following calls over the past year from students of color who view the rock as a symbol of the university’s racist past. Chamberlin Rock, located on
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France triumphs to win gold in intense 5 sets against ROC
In an intense tiebreaker game, France beat ROC to win the fifth set and take home the men’s volleyball gold medal.
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