Lydia Ko not overwhelmed by possibilities at Olympics; inspired by Simone Biles
Lydia Ko said she watched Simone Biles’ documentary and found inspiration ahead of the third round of the Olympic women’s golf…
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Reagan-appointed judge uses footnote to ding the Supreme Court’s Trump immunity ruling
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — A federal trial court judge in North Carolina used a highly unusual footnote in a ruling Friday to take a swipe at…
Continue ReadingUS National Security Council spokesman rebukes Israeli finance minister as ‘dead wrong,’ amid push for ceasefire talks
By Donald Judd, CNN (CNN) — John Kirby, the spokesman for the US National Security Council, issued a stark rebuke Friday of the Israeli finance…
Continue ReadingMeet the press? Hold that thought. The candidate sit-down interview ain’t what it used to be
AP Media Writer During Kamala Harris’ thrill ride that has upended the 2024 presidential campaign, journalists for the most part have been on…
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Mike Tirico reflects on 2024 Olympic Games: ‘Paris has been a star’
NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico reflects on the “incredible” 2024 Paris Olympic…
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France outlasts Belgium in OT to reach gold medal game
Emma Meesseman drained a game-tying 3 in the final seconds to force overtime but France pulled away in the extra period to hold off Belgium and…
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Italy claims gold, Americans Jennifer Valente and Lily Williams finish fourth in women’s Madison
Italy’s Chiara Consonni and Vittoria Guazzini won the women’s Madison, while Americans Jennifer Valente and Lily Williams finished…
Continue Reading Italy claims gold, Americans Jennifer Valente and Lily Williams finish fourth in women’s Madison
Italy’s Chiara Consonni and Vittoria Guazzini won the women’s Madison, while Americans Jennifer Valente and Lily Williams finished…
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Women’s water polo preview: Spain, Australia to face off with both playing for long-awaited gold medals
Spain and Australia will face off in the finals of the Paris women’s water polo tournament, with both teams playing for long-awaited gold…
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Elk Lane Fire west of Madras now 91% contained; Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office lifts all evacuation zones
Just over a week after lightning ignited the Elk Lane Fire west of Madras, prompting evacuations and a fierce battle amid heat and shifting winds,…
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Jordan Diaz wins Spain’s first triple jump gold medal
Spain’s Jordan Diaz won his country’s first gold medal in the men’s triple jump in an electric…
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Boxing’s inclusion in LA 2028 Games to be decided next year
The International Olympic Committee will decide in 2025 whether boxing will be included in future…
Continue ReadingMedical examiner determines dead woman found entangled in O’Hare baggage machinery died by suicide
CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say a dead woman found entangled in a baggage conveyor belt at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport died…
Continue ReadingRepublican states challenge Biden effort to extend Obamacare coverage to DACA recipients
By Tami Luhby and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A coalition of 15 Republican-led states sued the Biden administration Thursday in an effort to stop…
Continue ReadingThe UN is moving to fight cybercrime but privacy groups say human rights will be violated
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations is imposing the rule of law on cyberspace with a new global deal requiring a crackdown on…
Continue ReadingParkland shooting survivor and parents of 3 victims reach settlement with shooter
By Denise Royal and Jay Croft, CNN (CNN) — Families of three students murdered at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida,…
Continue ReadingMan who encouraged torching hotels for asylum seekers in Britain gets 3 years in prison
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A man who used social media to stoke racial hatred during far-right violence in Britain and encouraged people to…
Continue ReadingTrump-endorsed Senate candidate Bernie Moreno faults rival for distancing himself from Harris
Associated Press LANCASTER, Ohio (AP) — Republican Bernie Moreno is accusing Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown of trying to distance himself from Vice…
Continue ReadingOlympic moment of the day: Tara Davis-Woodhall’s long road to the top of the podium
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Saint-Denis, France (CNN) — Tara Davis-Woodhall overcame more than most people could ever fathom just to make the…
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Denmark survives late surge from Slovenia, advances to final
Denmark coped with a late comeback effort from Slovenia to win 31-30 in the semifinals and advance to the gold medal match of the men’s handball…
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