Grant Holloway wins Olympic title he knew was coming
U.S. superstar Grant Holloway at last secured his first Olympic gold medal, hurdling to victory in the men’s 110m hurdles Olympic final.
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Brazil defeats Australia in three sets to reach gold final
Ana Patricia and Duda of Brazil knocked off Australia’s Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho in three sets, powering their way to the women’s beach volleyball gold medal final.
Continue ReadingPosibles ataques de “represalia” en la Convención Nacional Demócrata son motivo de preocupación tras el intento de magnicidio de Trump, según una evaluación federal
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los funcionarios de seguridad de Estados Unidos están en alerta ante posibles ataques de represalia contra los demócratas tras el intento de magnicidio contra el expresidente Donald Trump, según un nuevo informe de inteligencia obtenido por CNN. La evaluación de la amenaza, preparada conjuntamente por el FBI, el Departamento de Seguridad
Continue ReadingMeet America’s newest giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao
Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — California’s governor flew in for the young bears’ debut. Throngs of media gathered inside the zoo, while the city of San Diego warned of traffic jams ahead of the much-anticipated event Thursday. The San Diego Zoo rolled out the red carpet for the first public showing of its celebrity
Continue ReadingOfficials recover New Mexico woman’s body from the Grand Canyon, the 3rd death there since July 31
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say the body of a 20-year-old New Mexico woman has been recovered in Grand Canyon National Park. It’s the third reported death in the canyon in the past two week. Park officials said Thursday that the body of Leticia A. Castillo of Albuquerque was located Tuesday about
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Wemby, France scoot past Germany into gold medal game
The French men’s basketball team narrowly got past Germany in the semifinals to advance to the gold medal game at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Italy sails into women’s volleyball final with easy three-set win over Turkiye
Italy took care of Turkiye in three sets to set up a showdown with the United States in Sunday’s gold medal match in women’s volleyball at the Paris Olympics.
Continue ReadingUS updates injured count in Al Asad attack to 5, down from 7
By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — Five US personnel were injured in an attack this week on Al Asad Airbase in Iraq, deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh said Thursday, a smaller number than the seven injured originally reported. “After conducting a post-strike analysis, we determined that four service members and one contractor (were) actually injured in
Continue ReadingDoug Emhoff heaps praise on Harris’ VP pick Tim Walz at Paris fundraiser during Olympics trip
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, took time out of his Olympic duties to rally a group of enthusiastic supporters in Paris. He told donors at a private fundraiser Thursday that his wife was “ready” and heaped praise on her newly minted running mate, Tim Walz. He also said
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Pakistan’s Nadeem sets javelin Olympic record to take gold
Arshad Nadeem’s javelin throw of 92.97m broke the Olympic record set in 2008 and earned him his first Olympic medal. Defending Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra of India finished in second place.
Continue ReadingSamsung llama a revisión 1 millón de estufas para evitar que las mascotas incendien su casa
Alexandra Ferguson Nueva York (CNN) — Samsung llama a revisión las perillas de algunas de sus estufas eléctricas, advirtiendo que pueden producirse incendios si las mascotas –o incluso los humanos– chocan contra ellas. En varios videos se ve a animales domésticos provocando incendios accidentalmente al saltar sobre las estufas y dar zarpazos a las perillas.
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In typical fashion, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone defends Olympic crown with world record
U.S. superstar Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is an Olympic 400m hurdles champion for the second time after taking gold in the women’s 400m hurdles on Thursday evening at Stade de France. McLaughlin-Levrone set a new world record in the event at 50.37 seconds.
Continue Reading In typical fashion, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone defends Olympic crown with world record
U.S. superstar Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is an Olympic 400m hurdles champion for the second time after taking gold in the women’s 400m hurdles on Thursday evening at Stade de France. McLaughlin-Levrone set a new world record in the event at 50.37 seconds.
Continue ReadingMars Exploration Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the exploration of Mars. The United States, Soviet Union and China are the only three countries to land a spacecraft on Mars. Facts There have been nine successful US Mars landings: Viking 1 and Viking 2 (both 1976), Pathfinder (1997), Spirit and Opportunity (both 2004), Phoenix
Continue ReadingAmerican sprinter Noah Lyles says he tested positive for Covid-19, ran 200-meter race anyway
By David Close, Kyle Feldscher and Amanda Davies, CNN Saint-Denis, France (CNN) — American sprinter Noah Lyles has confirmed that he tested positive for Covid-19 earlier this week and ran in Thursday night’s 200-meter race anyway. In an interview with US Olympic broadcaster NBC, Lyles said he felt really horrible when he woke up Tuesday
Continue ReadingLetsile Tebogo gana oro histórico en los 200 m y deja a Noah Lyles con el bronce, quien habría competido con covid, segun NBC
urielblanco (CNN) — Llegó el momento de los 200 metros masculinos y el estadounidense Noah Lyles esperaba añadir otro oro a su colección en París. Era su carrera estrella, y confiaba plenamente en sus posibilidades tras ganar los 100 metros el domingo. Sin embargo, Letsile Tebogo, de Botswana, completó la sorpresa este jueves al llevarse
Continue ReadingBrazil expels Nicaraguan ambassador in retaliation as rift between leaders grows
Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s government has kicked out Nicaragua’s ambassador to the nation in retaliation for a similar move by the Central American country’s President Daniel Ortega. Brazil’s foreign ministry confirmed Thursday to The Associated Press that it had decided to expel Nicaraguan ambassador Fulvia Patricia Castro Matu. It said Brazil’s ambassador
Continue ReadingTrump and Harris agree to debate on ABC on September 10, network says
By Ebony Davis, Hadas Gold and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are set to debate on ABC on September 10 after the former president said Thursday he had agreed to the faceoff, along with two others next month. “ABC News will host qualifying presidential candidates to debate on September 10
Continue ReadingTimothy Geithner Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) – Here is a look at the life of former US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. Personal Birth date: August 18, 1961 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Timothy Franz Geithner Father: Peter Geithner, international development official Mother: Deborah (Moore) Geithner Marriage: Carole (Sonnenfeld) Geithner (June 8, 1985-present) Children: Elise
Continue ReadingIranian brothers charged in alleged smuggling operation that led to deaths of 2 Navy SEALs
Associated Press Authorities say two men linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard are facing terrorism charges in the U.S. in connection with the interception of a vessel in the Arabian Sea that resulted in the deaths of two Navy SEALs. The new indictment announced Thursday by federal prosecutors in Virginia charges two Iranian brothers and the
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