Korda ‘slow’ out of gates but wowed by crowd at Olympics
Nelly Korda didn’t putt well on what she described as “slower” greens but she managed a 72 and was impressed by the big crowds on Wednesday at Le…
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Thomas explains why Paris 200m gold is her top achievement
Team USA track star Gabby Thomas chats with TODAY about why the 200m gold medal she earned at the Paris Olympics means more to her than anything…
Continue ReadingPutin accuses Ukraine of a ‘large-scale provocation’ with its raid in southwestern Russia
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday described a Ukrainian incursion into the country’s…
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Croatia stuns unbeaten Spain in water polo quarterfinals
Spain went through pool play in the men’s water polo tournament unbeaten, but saw its chase for a medal come to an end on Wednesday in a…
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Brazilian Akio juggles way to men’s skateboard park final
Augusto Akio of Brazil narrowly qualified for the men’s skateboard park final after scoring 88.98 on his final preliminary round run. Akio practiced…
Continue ReadingBelgian triathlete who fell ill after Seine race says she did not contract E. coli
By Chris Liakos and Kyle Feldscher, CNN Paris (CNN) — The Belgian triathlete who fell ill after swimming in the women’s race says that she…
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U.S. skateboarder Bottger squeezed out of men’s park final
American Gavin Bottger did not advance to the men’s skateboard park final after an action-packed preliminary round. Bottger was an expected medal…
Continue ReadingPro-government fighters attack areas of US-backed fighters in east Syria; 2 killed
Associated Press QAMISHLI, Syria (AP) — Fighters backed by Iran and the Syrian government have attacked areas controlled by U.S.-backed fighters in…
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Snoop Dogg’s meets horses in full equestrian experience
Snoop Dogg enters the world of equestrian and meets the Olympic horses to face his fears. Martha Stewart teaches Snoop the rules of his new favorite…
Continue ReadingPETA protesters interrupt Pope Francis’ Vatican audience, call on him to denounce bullfighting
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Two activists from animal rights group PETA have interrupted Pope Francis’ general audience, shouting and holding up banners…
Continue ReadingThai court dissolves progressive Move Forward Party, which won election but was blocked from power
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Thailand has ordered the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party, which won national elections…
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Palmer stomps run to qualify first for skateboard park final
Australia’s Keegan Palmer led the stacked field of skateboarders headed into the men’s skateboard park final. Palmer scored 93.78 points on his third…
Continue ReadingDubai International Airport, busiest for global travel, sees half-year record of 44.9M passengers
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai International Airport has seen a record 44.9 million travelers pass through its terminals…
Continue ReadingAmericans just can’t quit their giant, gas-burning trucks
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — American drivers are still in love with big, gas-burning trucks and SUVs, and automakers are as eager…
Continue ReadingSony reports higher profits on healthy demand for its video games, movies and music
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Sony says its profit rose 6.5% in the last quarter on robust demand for its video games, films and music. The…
Continue ReadingThai court orders election-winning party to dissolve in major blow to kingdom’s popular progressive movement
By Helen Regan and Kocha Olarn, CNN (CNN) — A Thai court on Wednesday ordered the kingdom’s most popular political party to be disbanded, a…
Continue ReadingBritish police prepared for far-right agitators. They found peaceful anti-racism protesters instead
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Far-right demonstrations that had been anticipated by police in dozens of locations across Britain failed to…
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Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart debrief equestrian adventure
Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart debrief their visit to the Olympic equestrian dressage competition. The two discuss the rules of dressage and Snoop Dog…
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Resurgent Australia storms past Serbia and into semifinals
Australia shot over 60% in the first half and never looked back, putting on an offensive clinic against Serbia to advance to the women’s basketball…
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Snoop faces his fear of horses with help from Martha Stewart
Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart take in the Olympic equestrian competition at Versailles, and get answers to their most burning questions: How,…
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