France’s Strazel hits wild four-point play to force overtime
France looked dead in the water, but Matthew Strazel hit a 3-pointer while getting fouled with just 10 seconds left to force overtime against…
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‘Controlled chaos’ defines Paris traffic laws
Driving through Paris can feel like a video game come to life. Jimmy Roberts reports on why the City of Light decided it doesn’t need any stop…
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Olympic experience has France’s Matthieu Pavon favoring a gold medal over a major win
France’s Matthieu Pavon has long considered winning a major championship to be golf’s greatest achievement. But this week in Paris has changed his…
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U.S. women’s rugby puts forth valiant effort in New Zealand loss, will face Australia for bronze
The U.S. women fell to New Zealand, 24-12 but will advance to the bronze medal match for the first time in team…
Continue ReadingNorth Macedonia is seeking EU assistance as wildfires burn across the Balkans
Associated Press SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia said it was seeking further assistance from the European Union to combat wildfires…
Continue ReadingWilliam Calley, who led the My Lai massacre that shamed US military in Vietnam, has died
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — William Laws Calley Jr., who as an Army lieutenant led the U.S. soldiers who killed hundreds of Vietnamese civilians in…
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Miracle four-point play gets France past Japan’s upset bid
Japan was 16 seconds away from a massive upset, but Matthew Strazel’s tying four-point play forced overtime and Victor Wembanyama took over from…
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Relive the top Olympic moments of July 29
Take a look at the top highlights from skateboarding, gymnastics, swimming and other sports that were contested on July…
Continue ReadingFrench police investigating abuse targeting Olympic opening ceremony DJ over ‘Last Supper’ scene
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A storm of outrage about the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony has taken a legal turn. French prosecutors on Tuesday…
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From the stables to Versailles: How equestrian horses travel
From passports and snacks to jet lag, Kira Dixon answers all the most important questions about how equestrian horses competing in Paris reach their…
Continue ReadingGoogle’s partnership with AI startup Anthropic faces scrutiny from UK competition watchdog
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s competition watchdog said Tuesday it’s looking into Google’s partnership with artificial intelligence startup…
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Continue ReadingVenezuela is wracked with protests and election uncertainty. Here’s what to know
CNN By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Venezuelans across the country took to the streets on Monday to protest a disputed election, clashing with…
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Leski claims Slovenia’s first gold of Paris
Andreja Leski took down Mexico’s Prisca Awiti Alcaraz in the women’s judo under 63kg to earn her first Olympic gold medal and give Slovenia its first…
Continue ReadingOrville Peck makes queer country for everyone. On ‘Stampede,’ stars like Willie Nelson join the fun
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It is not easy to be an outsider in country music, but Orville Peck has made a career out of it. On his third…
Continue ReadingIt’s not just Big Macs. Consumers are ditching Johnnie Walker whisky and Casamigos tequila
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Diageo, one of the world’s biggest drinks makers, has reported its first drop in sales since the pandemic,…
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Idaho’s southpaw Alyssa Mendoza clinches Paris Olympics bout
In her opening featherweight bout at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA’s 20-year-old southpaw Alyssa Mendoza wins a tight Round of 32 opener against…
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Team USA avoids disaster in five-set win over Germany
Team USA avoided a disaster against Germany in men’s volleyball after holding off a comeback to win a five-set thriller…
Continue ReadingHarris and Trump launch new advertisements for presidential election sprint
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump released new television advertisements on Tuesday…
Continue ReadingUS authors make up almost half the 13 semifinalists for the Booker Prize for fiction
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Six American writers are among 13 semifinalists for the Booker Prize for fiction. Pulitzer Prize-winning Cheyenne…
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