A prominent Myanmar Christian leader is released from prison for a second time in 4 months
BANGKOK (AP) — A prominent Christian church leader and human rights advocate from Myanmar’s Kachin ethnic minority was released from prison…
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Team USA’s veterans know Paris is last tango for Olympic basketball gold
The United States is sending its oldest-ever men’s basketball team to Paris, with an average age just above 30. LeBron James and the other veteran…
Continue ReadingRussian transgender politician reverses decision to detransition, saying she was acting ‘out of fear’
By Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — Russia’s first and only openly transgender politician has said she is no longer detransitioning, telling…
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Argentina outlasts late-match push from Samoa for 28-12 win
Despite a healthy chorus of boos from the French crowd, Argentina came out strong in its second match of the day, scoring thrice before Samoa found…
Continue ReadingTurkish authorities detain Russian suspected in bombing that wounded 2 people in Moscow
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s interior minister says authorities have detained a Russian man who allegedly fled to Turkey shortly after…
Continue ReadingStrike at plant that makes truck seats forces production stoppage for Missouri General Motors
Associated Press Production has halted at a Missouri General Motors plant that manufactures trucks and vans, the result of a strike at the company…
Continue ReadingEluned Morgan will be Wales’ first female leader as she takes over a troubled governing party
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Wales is set to get its first female leader. Eluned Morgan was chosen Wednesday to lead the governing Welsh Labour…
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Being an Olympian ‘still a dream’ for Victor Wembanyama ahead of first Games
For all the accolades Victor Wembanyama has racked up over the last year or so — No. 1 overall pick, unanimous NBA Rookie of the Year — there’s…
Continue ReadingWe finally know what caused the global tech outage – and how much it cost
By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — Insurers have begun calculating the financial damage caused by last week’s devastating CrowdStrike software glitch…
Continue ReadingMistrial declared in case of Indiana man accused of fatally shooting 5, including pregnant woman
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A judge has declared a mistrial in the case of an Indianapolis man accused of fatally shooting five people, including a…
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New Zealand triumphant in a battle of rugby powerhouses
Rivals and rugby powerhouses New Zealand and South Africa clashed to cap off the first day of Olympic rugby competition in Paris. The Kiwis grabbed…
Continue ReadingFrench sprinter Sounkamba Sylla says she’s barred from the Olympic opening ceremony due to her hijab
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla says she has been barred from Friday’s opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics…
Continue ReadingStunning ancient Roman mosaic found submerged in the sea off Naples
By Jack Guy and Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN (CNN) — A mosaic from the floor of an ancient Roman villa has been uncovered on the seabed in the…
Continue ReadingCNN Poll: Harris improves on Biden’s performance against Trump in early look at new matchup
By Ariel Edwards-Levy and Jennifer Agiesta, CNN (CNN) — The likely 2024 presidential election campaign between Vice President Kamala Harris and…
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Japan puts five past Paraguay in dominant victory
Japan scored five goals and kept a clean sheet against Paraguay to claim a perfect 5-0 start in its journey at the 2024 Paris…
Continue ReadingNasdaq and S&P 500 log worst day since 2022 after Alphabet and Tesla fail to impress Wall Street
By Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — Tech shares led a selloff Wednesday after lackluster earnings reports from two of the market’s most…
Continue ReadingCar wash company cited, accused of serious violations after employee death
By Kelly Doty Click here for updates on this story WEAVERVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Zips Car Wash LLC faces more…
Continue ReadingSpain’s Supreme Court challenges constitutionality of amnesty for Catalan separatists
Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s Supreme Court has challenged the constitutionality of an amnesty law pushed through by the…
Continue ReadingEU executive criticizes rule of law issues in Hungary, Slovakia, Italy; lauds reforms elsewhere
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive commission has criticized rule of law developments in Hungary, Italy and…
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Swimmers embrace the awkward silence of the ready room
Regan Smith, Bobby Finke and more U.S. swimming stars dish on the uncomfortable, and unavoidable, tension of the ready room, where swimmers patiently…
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