Even with restrictive rules, swimsuit wars heat up in an Olympic year
AP National Writer The swimsuit that Michael Phelps wore while winning eight golds medals at the Beijing Olympics is still revered around Speedo’s…
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Caitlin Clark sets WNBA record for most assists in a single game
By Jacob Lev and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Another day, another record broken by Caitlin Clark. The 22-year-old rookie recorded 19 assists in…
Continue ReadingWhat’s next after protests forced Bangladesh’s prime minister to quit and flee the country?
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — What began as peaceful protests by students in Bangladesh against a quota system for government jobs…
Continue ReadingKenya bans protests in the capital over security concerns and lack of leadership
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Police in Kenya have banned protests in the capital indefinitely citing a lack of leadership that would…
Continue ReadingOrlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams dies at 84
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams has died at the age of 84, the NBA team announced in a news release on…
Continue ReadingPelosi le dijo en privado a Biden que las encuestas muestran que no puede ganar y que acabará con la Cámara; Biden respondió a la defensiva
Julia Hernández (CNN) — La expresidenta de la Cámara de Representantes Nancy Pelosi le dijo en privado al presidente Joe Biden en una…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea restarts propaganda broadcasts across border in reaction to North’s balloon launches
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea says it has restarted anti-Pyongyang propaganda broadcasts across the border in response to…
Continue ReadingInspired by Muhammad Ali, meet the judo star who fled civil war conscription in Syria and will now compete at the Paris Olympics
By Rory Fleming, CNN (CNN) — It’s almost 60 years since boxing icon Muhammad Ali defied his draft order to join the US military in opposition…
Continue ReadingAngel City FC set to become world’s most valuable pro women’s sports team following new investment
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Angel City FC (ACFC) will become the most valuable women’s professional sports team in the world, the club…
Continue ReadingAmerican who made social media threats against Taylor Swift detained ahead of German concert
BERLIN (AP) — Police say an American man who made threats against Taylor Swift on social media was detained ahead of her first concert in the…
Continue ReadingThinking about getting a tattoo? New research might change your mind
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Sealed bottles of tattoo and permanent makeup ink, including some marked as sterile, contained millions of…
Continue ReadingBiden announces additional $1.2 billion in student debt relief for 35,000 public-sector workers
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden announced another round of student loan debt forgiveness Thursday, totaling $1.2…
Continue ReadingUna periodista de Hong Kong dice que fue despedida por el WSJ tras ocupar un alto cargo en un sindicato atacado por Beijing
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Una periodista del Wall Street Journal en Hong Kong declaró que fue despedida tras ser elegida para dirigir un…
Continue ReadingDetienen en Georgia a un hombre que escapó de la cárcel de Oregón hace 30 años y tenÃa una identidad robada, según las autoridades
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Un hombre que escapó de una prisión estatal de Oregón hace casi 30 años y robó la identidad de un niño…
Continue ReadingAn Illinois woman was killed by a deputy after she called 911, authorities say. The deputy is charged with murder
By Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — An Illinois woman was fatally shot inside her home this month by a sheriff’s deputy who responded…
Continue ReadingIf the Trump classified documents case is reinstated, Judge Aileen Cannon would be difficult to remove
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Even after a year of exasperating proceedings that featured several breaks from normal judicial procedure and…
Continue ReadingRussian trial of US journalist Evan Gershkovich resumes after being brought forward
By Sergey Gudkov and Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — The espionage trial of American journalist Evan Gershkovich resumed in a Russian court on…
Continue ReadingNokia sees double-digit fall in Q2 profit, sales in weak 5G market but sees improved 2nd half
HELSINKI (AP) — Wireless and fixed-network equipment maker Nokia has reported a double-digit fall in profit and sales in the second quarter due to…
Continue Reading19 more die in Bangladesh clashes as student protesters try to impose a ‘complete shutdown’
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Police and government supporters clashed Thursday with student activists trying to shut down…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea plans to launch major tourism site next year though it still blocks foreign tourists
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — State media say North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited a major tourism site being constructed on…
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