Men’s curling Session 8: Denmark picks up first win in extra ends
Sweden remained perfect and Canada found a way to win, plus other men’s curling scores from around the ice in Session 8 of play Monday.
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Canada men’s curling improves to 4-2 with win over Italy
Behind three points in the ninth end, Canada’s men’s curling team defeated Italy Monday, 7-3, in Session 8 of play at the 2022 Games.
Continue ReadingIn Russia’s Ukraine plans, how much does the mud matter?
By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV and YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian expression “tanks don’t fear mud” is common enough that it’s the title of a short-lived television Russian series and can be found stenciled on car windows. And it’s yet another reason why any decision to invade Ukraine is likely to depend very
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Parrot, Otsuka, USA’s Gerard top men’s big air qualifying
Canadian Max Parrot (78.25/86.50), Red Gerard of the U.S. (80.00/78.75) and Japan’s Takeru Otsuka (75.50/91.50) placed a respective first, third and second in men’s snowboard big air qualifying to make it into the final.
Continue ReadingFire erupts at military base in western Iran; no casualties
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s state-linked media says a fire has erupted at a military base in the country’s west. The Iranian website Nournews, believed to be close to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said on Monday that the fire broke out at a warehouse full of engine oil and flammable materials at
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Great Britain scores one in final end for men’s curling win
With the score tied, 5-5, in the final end, Great Britain got the point the team needed in the tenth for a victory over Switzerland in Session 8 of men’s curling action Monday.
Continue ReadingAmericans less likely to have sex, partner up and get married than ever
By Harry Enten, CNN Valentine’s Day is a day of love, a special day on which we’re supposed to make sure that those around us know how much we care for them. But on this day when Cupid is supposed to strike us with his arrow, there are several reasons to think “love” (by its
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Americans Gerard, Corning make men’s snowboard big air final
USA’s Chris Corning and Red Gerard both nailed variations of a backside 1620 on their top-run scores (81.75/80.00) to place a respective 10th and third in men’s snowboard big air qualifying and advance to the final.
Continue ReadingThe US is about to get its first Chinese IPO in months
By Michelle Toh, CNN Business The United States is about to get its first initial public offering from a Chinese company in months, even as US-China tensions and regulatory scrutiny remain high. Meihua International Medical Technologies, which sells medical supplies around the world, is expected to debut this week on the Nasdaq in New York.
Continue ReadingBiathlete who collapsed at end of Olympic race heads home
By MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — A Norwegian biathlete who collapsed after crossing the finish line in the women’s 10-kilometer pursuit race will be heading home instead of competing again at the Beijing Olympics. Ingrid Landmakr Tandrevold says she has had heart issues in the past. She was in position to win
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl 56 recap: Top moments from Cooper Kupp to Eminem
The Associated Press A thrilling late touchdown drive gave the Rams a 23-20 win over the Bengals to win the Super Bowl. Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp’s 1-yard touchdown catch from Matthew Stafford came after three costly penalties on the Bengals’ defense. Meanwhile, Eminem took a knee during a star-studded hip hop halftime show performance.
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl 56 recap: Top moments from Cooper Kupp to Eminem
The Associated Press A thrilling late touchdown drive gave the Rams a 23-20 win over the Bengals to win the Super Bowl. Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp’s 1-yard touchdown catch from Matthew Stafford came after three costly penalties on the Bengals’ defense. Meanwhile, Eminem took a knee during a star-studded hip hop halftime show performance.
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl 56 recap: Top moments from Cooper Kupp to Eminem
The Associated Press A thrilling late touchdown drive gave the Rams a 23-20 win over the Bengals to win the Super Bowl. Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp’s 1-yard touchdown catch from Matthew Stafford came after three costly penalties on the Bengals’ defense. Meanwhile, Eminem took a knee during a star-studded hip hop halftime show performance.
Continue ReadingIAEA reviews water release from damaged Japan nuclear plant
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A team from the International Atomic Energy Agency is in Japan to review its plan to release treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. Japan hopes the IAEA mission will instill confidence that the plan is safe. Local residents and neighboring China
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Erin Jackson thrives under pressure and embraces the big stage
Erin Jackson isn’t bothered by the pressure of competing at the Olympics. In fact, she embraces it.
Continue ReadingTrump, Pence speak at global forum held in South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has criticized the Biden administration over its handling of North Korea. Trump spoke in a video message screened Sunday at a Seoul forum jointly sponsored by the Cambodian government and a group linked with the Unification Church. The former leader alleged that the North’s spree of
Continue ReadingNYPD Hate Crime Task Force is investigating an anti-Semitic incident in NYC for a second weekend in a row
By Laura Studley, CNN The New York Police Department’s Hate Crime Task Force is investigating after a Jewish man was reportedly punched in the face Friday, police said, marking the second weekend in a row the task force was investigating incidents against members of the Jewish community. Anti-Semitic graffiti was also discovered two weeks running,
Continue ReadingShiffrin to race 1st Olympic downhill; no medal thoughts
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer BEIJING (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin says she will make her Olympic downhill debut at the Beijing Games. She also is changing her mindset a little bit as she prepares for her fourth event of the 2022 Olympics. Shiffrin finished the second training session on the course known as The
Continue ReadingShiffrin to race 1st Olympic downhill; no medal thoughts
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer BEIJING (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin says she will make her Olympic downhill debut at the Beijing Games. She also is changing her mindset a little bit as she prepares for her fourth event of the 2022 Olympics. Shiffrin finished the second training session on the course known as The
Continue ReadingTunisian women’s posts glamorize risky migrant crossings
By FRANCESCA EBEL Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Two Tunisian women have sparked controversy after they posted videos of their migrant journeys to Europe by boat. The posts illustrate how many young North Africans have become desensitized to the risks of migration and how social media has glamorized an often fatal journey in which
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