Russia launches one of war’s biggest drone attacks on Ukraine
By Svitlana Vlasova and Lauren Kent, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — Russia has launched one of the largest drone attacks on Ukraine since the war…
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‘I realized that this was bigger than basketball’: Former NBA All-Star Luol Deng on the rise of South Sudan’s basketball team
By Amanda Davies and Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — It was a dream debut on the Olympic basketball stage for the world’s youngest country. South…
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Reigning lightweight champion Harrington punches SF ticket
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Ireland’s lightweight Kellie Harrington defeats Colombia’s Angie Valdes 5-0 in their quarterfinal match. By advancing to…
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Spain’s Alvarez, Moreno power past France in straight sets
The Spanish duo of Daniela Alvarez, Tania Moreno overpowered France’s Alexia Richard, Lezana Placette, 2-0, in the women’s beach volleyball…
Continue ReadingTwo strikes on militant leaders risk inflaming a Middle East on edge
Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The targeting of two senior militant leaders in two Middle Eastern capitals within hours of each other —…
Continue ReadingMbappé takes first step into club ownership when his company buys second-division French team Caen
CAEN, France (AP) — French soccer great Kylian Mbappé took his first step into club ownership when his company completed a takeover of…
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Paul Juda impresses on parallel bars during all-around final
In his first Olympic Games, Paul Juda delivered a solid parallel bar routine in the all-around…
Continue ReadingSimone Biles celebrates Olympic win with pointed comment following ex-teammate’s criticism
CNN By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Simone Biles has seemingly clapped back at criticism from former teammate MyKayla Skinner following the US…
Continue ReadingExtortion and gang violence are hitting even big corporations and business leaders in Mexico
Associated Press CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico (AP) — Even Mexico’s largest corporations are now being hit by demands for protection payments from…
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Canada stays perfect in pool play with big win over China
Paige Crozon knocked down three two-pointers as the Canadian women’s 3×3 basketball team moved to 2-0 with an impressive 21-22 win over…
Continue ReadingCan a 6-second kiss each day lead to a more intimate relationship?
Associated Press Can a six-second kiss each day lead to a more intimate relationship? That’s what couples therapists John and Julie Gottman say.…
Continue ReadingHarris coalition takes shape with ‘new energy’ from fraying Biden alliance
CNN By Jeff Zeleny and Eric Bradner, CNN Detroit (CNN) — For Charity Dean, the weight of the presidential race is suddenly a bit heavier as she…
Continue ReadingMeet the Olympics superfan who spent her savings to get to her 7th Games
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Covered with pins and adornments, Vivianne Robinson is hard to miss in the streets of Paris. The Olympics superfan…
Continue ReadingShirley Chung of ‘Top Chef’ has stage 4 tongue cancer
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Top Chef” alum Shirley Chung has gone public with her cancer diagnosis. Sharing a video on social…
Continue ReadingThe war in Gaza might complicate Haniyeh’s replacement. Here are the possible contenders
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The militant Palestinian group Hamas has a history of swift and smooth replacement of fallen leaders killed in…
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U.S. women’s field hockey blanked by quarterfinals-bound Australia
A sluggish start from the United States women’s field hockey team against Australia resulted in a 3-0 shutout that puts the team’s chances of…
Continue ReadingPaychecks grew more slowly this spring, a sign inflation may keep cooling
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Pay and benefits for America’s workers grew more slowly in the April-June quarter than in the first three…
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Germany pummels France in pool play
Germany scored four goals before France even got on the board, earning its second win of the tournament and slipping into second place in Pool…
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Von Bredow-Werndl tops dressage qualifiers in final run
Defending Olympic dressage champion Jessica Von Bredow-Werndl rockets to the top of the qualifiers as the final athlete to take the course in the…
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Paul Juda makes debut in Olympic all-around final
U.S. Olympic team bronze medalist Paul Juda competed in the all-around final at his first Olympic Games in Paris, finishing…
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