Germany sets world record in women’s pursuit qualifying
Germany was on another level in women’s pursuit qualifying on Monday, setting a new world record and earning the top spot heading into the first round.
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Jay Pickett, veterano actor de telenovelas, muere a los 60 años
olivertapia (CNN) — Jay Pickett, un veterano actor de telenovelas mejor conocido por sus papeles en “General Hospital”, “Days of Our Lives” y “Port Charles”, falleció. Tenía 60 años. Su esposa, Elena Pickett, confirmó su muerte. FOTOS | Los famosos que han muerto en 2021 Pickett estaba en Idaho, filmando una escena para su próxima
Continue ReadingHavana Syndrome stokes fear and frustration among diplomats over response from State Department
By Kylie Atwood, Natasha Bertrand and Katie Bo Williams, CNN As reports continue to rise of US diplomats and intelligence officials being sickened by the mysterious Havana Syndrome, inside the State Department frustration is rising among rank-and-file staffers and diplomats over what multiple officials say has been a tepid response by the department. Of particular
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Angelina Melnikova’s 14.166 floor final routine
Russian Olympic Committee gymnast Angelina Melnikova scored a 14.166 for her routine in the Olympic floor exercise final, tying for bronze with Japan’s Murakami Mai.
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Biles returns to competition and more from Day 10
Simone Biles will compete in the women’s balance beam finals alongside teammate Suni Lee. Plus, shockers in track and field, a stunning show of sportsmanship in the high jump competition and much more from Day 10.
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Day 10: Simone Biles returns, passionate track celebrations
Simone Biles returns for the beam final, while Jasmine Camacho-Quinn wins second Olympic gold for Puerto Rico, some amazing Italian track celebrations, and a surprise in women’s 200m heats.
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Rapinoe on USA loss: ‘We didn’t have that juice. It sucks’
“Still a lot to compete for,” Rapinoe said. “That’s what I told the girls. It’s not the color we want but there’s still a medal on the line.”
Continue ReadingAsí se forjó el improbable e histórico triunfo del italiano Lamont Marcell Jacobs en los 100 metros
olivertapia Tokio (CNN) — El italiano Lamont Marcell Jacobs estableció un nuevo récord europeo al lograr una impactante victoria en los 100 metros masculinos en los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio. Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020: resultados en vivo y las nuevas medallas olímpicas El tiempo de victoria de Jacobs de 9,80 segundos el domingo lo
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 2: Coronavirus, infrastructure, climate, Taliban, Myanmar
Samantha Ramsdell has captured a huge audience on TikTok for her larger-than-life mouth which now holds a Guinness World Record.
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By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Zucchini is a vastly underrated vegetable. For all you gardeners out there, we’ve got some ideas on how to use up all that summer squash. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know
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Monsoonal moisture is causing isolated heavy downpours from New Mexico to Montana. CNN Meteorologist Tyler Mauldin has the forecast.
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Andy Slavitt, the former White House senior adviser for COVID-19 response, discusses vaccine mandates and the delta variant with CNN’s Phil Mattingly.
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Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York tells CNN’s Jake Tapper that progressives have “more than enough” votes to block the bipartisan infrastructure deal in the House if the Senate doesn’t also pass Democrats’ sweeping reconciliation bill.
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CNN’s Harry Enten looks at the data around the Covid-19 vaccine that shows that you have a 25 times greater chance of dying from Covid-19 if you are unvaccinated and that those who are vaccinated have more than a 99% chance of surviving a infection.
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CNN’s Elie Honig explains why it’s likely that Congress will get former President Donald Trump’s tax returns, two years after the House Ways and Means Committee first requested them.
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Saad Mohseni, CEO Of Afghanistan’s largest media conglomerate Moby Media Group, says the Taliban now faces a different Afghanistan.
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Gymnast Vanessa Ferrari, 30, wins first Olympic medal
Veteran Italian gymnast Vanessa Ferrari, 30, won her first Olympic medal at her fourth Games. Ferrari scored a 14.200 in the floor final, taking second to Jade Carey.
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Tokyo Olympics Day 10: Fall, get back up
Day 10 at the Tokyo Olympics saw Dutch runner Sifan Hassan overcome a fall in her 1500m heat to get up and win the heat and the 5000m final. U.S. discus thrower Valarie Allman won gold, while the U.S. women’s soccer team lost in the semifinals.
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Women’s soccer: Canada stuns USA with VAR-awarded penalty
The Americans entered the tournament having scored in all 12 of their 2021 matches for a total of 37 goals. They were shutout thrice in Tokyo.
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South Korea routs Israel for baseball semifinal berth
South Korea locked up a spot in the Olympic baseball semifinal round with a win against Israel.
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