Mixed multihull opening series wraps with three close races
Highlights from the final three races in the opening series of the Olympic sailing mixed multihull competition, including race wins from Argentina, Great Britain and China.
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Authorities arrest man accused of threatening mass casualty event at Army-Navy football game
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say a man accused of threatening a “mass casualty event” at a college football game last year is in federal custody in Arizona and awaiting extradition to Rhode Island. They accuse 38-year-old Andrew Buchanan of making the threats by cell phone before the Army-Navy game on Dec. 8 at Gillette
Continue ReadingHurricane Debby leaves Lighthouse Beach Park submerged in sand
By Anvar Ruziev Click here for updates on this story SANIBEL, Florida (WFTX) — As Hurricane Debby continues to impact Southwest Florida, we take a look at Sanibel’s Lighthouse Beach Park. The park, which has had a rocky two years post Ian, endured a huge beach renourishment project, is now once again closed due to
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Swan, Haddad win mixed dinghy Race 8, advance to medal race
Isabel Swan and Henrique Haddad of Brazil captured Race 8 in mixed dinghy to advance to the medal race in the waters of Marsaille.
Continue ReadingMaryland assault weapons ban upheld by appeals court as sparring over Supreme Court precedent continues
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld Maryland’s ban on assault weapons, with impassioned majority and dissenting opinions that sparred over how recent Supreme Court gun rights precedents should apply to the case. The challenge to Maryland’s law is one of dozens of gun rights lawsuits that have required
Continue ReadingFederal indictment accuses 15 people of trafficking drugs from Mexico and distributing in Minnesota
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Federal authorities have indicted 15 people on charges of trafficking illegal drugs from Mexico and distributing them in Minnesota, including a man from that state they identified as leader of the operation. U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger outlined the charges Tuesday against Clinton James Ward and 14 others authorities believe
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SNL celebrates its 50th in Paris with Gardner & Nwodim
Ego Nwodim and Heidi Gardner stop by the Primetime in Paris set to discuss on 50 years of Saturday Night Live.
Continue ReadingUSA rolls, Serbia comes back and France’s home court advantage. Here are 6 takeaways from the men’s basketball quarterfinals
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Paris (CNN) — The Olympic men’s basketball tournament on Tuesday finally made its way to Paris after touring through northern France for the early part of the Games. Three of the four games at Bercy Arena were fun contests that came down to the final quarter – or the final seconds.
Continue ReadingAmerican Cole Hocker pulls Olympic shocker in men’s 1,500, leaving Kerr and Ingebrigtsen behind
AP National Writer SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — The race was billed as a bar brawl between the two baddest 1,500-meter runners in the world. Nobody figured the little-known American guy would sneak up on both of them, steal the show and take the Olympic gold medal with him. Cole Hocker threw a jolt into track
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Kevin Durant becomes all-time leading scorer in U.S. Olympic basketball history
Our nation’s foremost pure hooper now stands alone in the record books. Kevin Durant
Continue Reading Kevin Durant becomes all-time leading scorer in U.S. Olympic basketball history
Our nation’s foremost pure hooper now stands alone in the record books. Kevin Durant
Continue ReadingMan’s rare liver disease conquered after 24-year battle
By Braden Bates Click here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (KJRH) — In 2002, 2 News introduced Green Country to a baby in Inola with a constant itch, all due to a rare liver condition. Now, 24-year-old Christopher Braswell is living a new life following a liver transplant in 2024. “Probably the hardest
Continue ReadingA judge has branded Google a monopolist, but AI may bring about quicker change in internet search
AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge has branded Google as a ruthless monopolist bent on suffocating it competitors. But how do you go about creating alternatives to a search engine that’s synonymous with internet exploration? It’s a process that may take years to unfold as Google appeals the landmark decision issued
Continue ReadingCompeting ‘meant the world’ to Biles, taming joint pain, ‘hobbit’ humans: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Fast-food customers are looking for ways to stretch their dollars, and this chain’s strategy seems to be working. Sales
Continue ReadingCompeting ‘meant the world’ to Biles, taming joint pain, ‘hobbit’ humans: Catch up on the day’s stories
CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Fast-food customers are looking for ways to stretch their dollars, and this chain’s strategy seems to be working.
Continue ReadingGrandmother ready to claim $1 million prize until she found out it wasn’t real
By Christel Bell Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX, Arizona (KNXV) — An Arizona grandma has been hit with hard times, so when she received a call stating she won a big prize she thought her good karma was finally here. The company told her she was ‘entered’ by donating to various charities,
Continue ReadingGeorgia property owners battle railroad company in ongoing eminent domain case
Associated Press/Report for America ATLANTA (AP) — A railroad company wants to use eminent domain to condemn property in one of Georgia’s poorest areas. Lawyers for property owners in Sparta, Georgia, argued that Sandersville Railroad Company did not prove the construction of the railroad will serve a public purpose. Residents say they don’t want railroad
Continue ReadingEl sector de la tecnología tuvo un día difícil. Pero aún no estamos ante una crisis
Alexandra Ferguson Nueva York (CNN) — Apenas es martes, pero ya ha sido una semana difícil para el mundo de la tecnología. La venta masiva de acciones tecnológicas del lunes, impulsada por unos resultados decepcionantes, contribuyó a la caída de los mercados en general. Los “Siete Magníficos” de la tecnología perdieron US$ 615.600 millones el
Continue ReadingJudge rejects bid by Judicial Watch, Daily Caller to reopen fight over access to Biden Senate papers
Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has refused to vacate a ruling denying a conservative media outlet and an activist group access to records related to President Joe Biden’s Senate papers at the University of Delaware. Judicial Watch and the Daily Caller News Foundation sought to reopen their lawsuit following the release
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McLaughlin-Levrone ‘trusting the process’ in Paris
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone discusses her semifinal win in the 400m hurdles and talks about what it’s like having her family support her in person in Paris.
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