U.S. takes artistic swimming team silver in Olympic return
The United States returned to the artistic swimming Olympic team competition for the first time since 2008, and after three spectacular routines…
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Israel court hears bid to close prison where soldiers are accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli Supreme Court considered a petition Wednesday to shutter a desert military prison where soldiers have…
Continue ReadingRight-wing media figures launch flurry of attacks on Tim Walz in race to define VP candidate
CNN By Oliver Darcy, CNN New York (CNN) — The Republican Party’s media allies are yet again struggling to coalesce around a single attack on…
Continue ReadingIran warns airlines to avoid its airspace for 3 hours on Thursday over military drills, Egypt says
Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s Civil Aviation Ministry says it’s ordered Egyptian airlines to avoid Iranian airspace for three hours…
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Sarah Hildebrandt grapples USA its second wrestling gold in two days
Team USA’s Sarah Hildebrandt won gold in women’s 50kg wrestling one night after compatriot Amit Elor took gold in the 68kg division. Until Tuesday,…
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Olympic cycling recap, Aug 7: Team pursuit headlines record-breaking day
Dutch cyclist Harrie “The Beast” Lavreysen set a world record in the men’s individual sprint. The U.S. women’s team pursuit won gold, making history…
Continue Reading Olympic cycling recap, Aug 7: Team pursuit headlines record-breaking day
Dutch cyclist Harrie “The Beast” Lavreysen set a world record in the men’s individual sprint. The U.S. women’s team pursuit won gold, making history…
Continue ReadingDeforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is down to lowest level since 2016, government says
Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The amount of deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon went down by nearly half in the last year, according to…
Continue ReadingArizona prosecutors asked grand jurors not to indict Trump in state’s fake electors case
Associated Press PH0ENIX (AP) — Court documents show that the Arizona grand jury that indicted 18 Republican supporters of Donald Trump who falsely…
Continue ReadingJury selection set for Monday for ex-politician accused of killing Las Vegas investigative reporter
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A judge has scheduled jury selection starting Monday in the murder trial of a former Las Vegas-area politician…
Continue ReadingFormer Bennington College head Mariko Silver to become Lincoln Center president in September
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Bennington College head Mariko Silver was hired Wednesday as president of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The…
Continue ReadingVance reopens line of attack into Walz’s military record as two veterans now vie to be vice president
CNN By Jeremy Herb and Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s running mate Ohio Sen. JD Vance stepped up his attacks on Minnesota Gov. Tim…
Continue ReadingOklahoma parole board recommends governor spare the life of man on death row
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board has narrowly recommended to the governor that he spare the life of a man…
Continue ReadingLin Yu-ting advances to gold-medal Olympic bout, excelling amid misconceptions about her gender
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan has advanced to the gold-medal bout in the women’s featherweight division, winning her…
Continue ReadingBreaking is finally set to make its Olympic debut. How will the competitors be judged?
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Breaking, or breakdancing, is the only completely new sport at the Paris Games. But at its root, it’s also an art…
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In epic sprint to the finish, Quincy Hall wins 400m gold
In a gutsy finish, American Quincy Hall took gold in the men’s 400m for his first Olympic…
Continue Reading In epic sprint to the finish, Quincy Hall wins 400m gold
In a gutsy finish, American Quincy Hall took gold in the men’s 400m for his first Olympic…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Aug. 8: Tropical Storm Debby, Space mission, Presidential race, Stock markets, UK riots
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Government officials often send text messages as an effective means of warning the public about…
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Inside the Rings: August 7
Go inside the rings and relive all the biggest moments from Day 12 at the 2024 Paris Olympic…
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U.S. archery legend Brady Ellison leaves Paris Olympics with two medals, plenty of pride
Brady Ellison missed a gold medal by millimeters. But the American archer leaves the 2024 Paris Olympics with two medals and plenty of pride in the…
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