Lowry, McIlroy ‘focused on preparation’ in Paris
Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy speak to the media representing Ireland ahead of the men’s golf tournament at the Paris…
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Men’s triathlon race postponed to Wednesday due to River Seine water quality
The men’s triathlon at the Paris Olympics will not go ahead as planned on Tuesday as pollution levels in the Seine remain too…
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Katie Ledecky unmatched in 1500m freestyle prelims
Katie Ledecky set a measured, controlled pace in her 1500m freestyle prelim, but still comfortably set the best time of the…
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Italy rolls Egypt to secure spot in the knockout rounds
Italy won its second game of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games over Egypt in Pool B to secure its spot in the knockout…
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Previewing men’s golf in the 2024 Olympics: How the field of 60 stacks up
There are 60 players in the Olympic men’s golf field. Here’s a look at how they stack up against one another at Le Golf…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asian stocks are mostly higher as Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate
Asian stocks were mostly higher Wednesday following a decision by the Bank of Japan to raise its benchmark interest rate. Policy decisions were due…
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Oregon airport projects get $17 million from feds; $3.75 million for Bend Airport as control tower project begins
Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Monday that the Federal Aviation Administration is awarding $17,364,442 to the state under the…
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Norway pulls past South Korea in women’s handball
Norway used a strong second half to defeat South Korea on Tuesday in women’s handball pool play at the 2024…
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Giannis goes coast-to-coast, throws down game-tying slam
Giannis Antetokounmpo puts an exclamation point on Greece’s fourth-quarter run against Spain, going coast-to-coast all by himself and finishing with…
Continue ReadingTurkey approves law to remove stray dogs from streets. Opposition vows to fight the ‘massacre law’
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Legislators approved Tuesday a new law aimed at removing millions of stray dogs from Turkey’s streets…
Continue ReadingExclusive: The inside story of John Roberts and Trump’s immunity win at the Supreme Court
By Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s toughest cases during Chief Justice John Roberts’ tenure…
Continue ReadingAutoridades olÃmpicas aplazan pruebas de triatlón masculino por contaminación del rÃo Sena
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — La prueba de triatlón individual masculino de los Juegos OlÃmpicos de ParÃs 2024 fue aplazada debido a la…
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Netherlands books spot in Olympic double sculls final
The double sculls crews for The Netherlands, Spain and Romania are all through to the Olympic final after logging sub-6:16 semifinals on…
Continue ReadingIndia searches for survivors after landslides kill more than 150 in Kerala
By Esha Mitra, Kunal Sehgal, Sandi Sidhu, Robert Shackelford and Lex Harvey, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — Rescue operations are ongoing in India’s…
Continue ReadingTaiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei
Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has welcomed what he said is the largest ever delegation of foreign…
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‘It hasn’t been as busy’: Weeks of wildfire smoke affecting Central Oregon residents’ and visitors’ plans in many ways
Central Oregonians are ending a record-hot, dry and smoky July with more “unhealthy” air quality readings, and with the traditional peak-wildfire…
Continue ReadingVenezuela is wracked with protests and election uncertainty. Here’s what to know
By Jessie Yeung, Stefano Pozzebon and Tara John, CNN Caracas, Venezuela (CNN) — Criticism is mounting against Venezuela’s authoritarian…
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Italy runs through Egypt in Pool A play
Italians Marta Menegatti and Valentina Gottardi comfortably defeated Marwa Abdelhady and Doaa Elghobashy of Egypt in Olympic beach volleyball Pool A…
Continue ReadingAustralia’s foreign minister says Russia-North Korea defense deal is ‘risky for the world’
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Australia’s foreign minister says a recent defense deal between North Korea and Russia is…
Continue ReadingHow two Syrians in Rome are using hummus to aid war refugees and help migrants integrate
Associated Press A pair of Syrians have created a community that provides support to migrants and vulnerable people in Rome, by sharing the flavors…
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