Spain makes statement in quarterfinals win over Canada
Spain went into the quarterfinals of the women’s water polo tournament as one of the gold medal favorites, and proved why with an 18-8 win over…
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From cookbooks to billboards, poets laureate hope to spread the words with help of $50,000 grants
NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty-two poets around the country each will be receiving $50,000 grants for projects ranging from a poetry cookbook in Kansas to…
Continue ReadingWho is Gwen Walz, the wife of Harris’ new running mate?
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Before he got his start in politics, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, chosen on Tuesday to be Vice President…
Continue ReadingResumen de noticias de los resultados de las elecciones de Venezuela este 6 de agosto
Sol Amaya Esta cobertura en vivo finalizó. Lee aquí toda la información sobre Venezuela. The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2024 Cable News Network,…
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Aussie Arisa Trew secures gold in women’s skateboard park
Australian Arisa Trew claimed the Olympic champion title in women’s skateboard park after scoring 93.18 on her final run. Japan’s Cocona Hiraki and…
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Equestrian recap, Aug. 6: Multiple riders thrown as Germany’s Christian Kukuk claims gold
Equestrian events wrapped up at the 2024 Paris Olympics with numerous riders thrown from their horses and an historic gold for Germany’s Christian…
Continue ReadingHarris decides on Tim Walz as running mate
By John King, Jeff Zeleny, Jamie Gangel, MJ Lee, Daniel Strauss, Gregory Krieg, Kristen Holmes and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Vice President…
Continue ReadingMore than 120 people died in Tokyo from heatstroke in July as average temperatures hit record highs
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — More than 120 people died of heatstroke in the Tokyo metropolitan area in July, when the nation’s average…
Continue ReadingRussian disinformation slams Paris and amplifies Khelif claims to undermine the Olympics
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The actor in the viral music video denouncing the 2024 Olympics looks a lot like French President Emmanuel…
Continue ReadingDavid Lynch dice que “nunca se jubilará” a pesar del diagnóstico de enfisema
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — El cineasta David Lynch aseguró a sus seguidores que no tiene previsto retirarse, a pesar de haber revelado que…
Continue Reading‘Going to a very bad place’: Israeli reservists who refuse to return to Gaza cite military’s destructive approach
By Zeena Saifi and Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — Every day for two months, Michael Ofer Ziv spent hours watching grainy, black-and-white footage…
Continue ReadingMissouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe wins Republican nomination for governorship
Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters have chosen Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe to be the Republican nominee for governor. Kehoe beat…
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What to watch as men’s water polo heads to the quarterfinals
Eight teams are still in contention for that coveted gold medal in the men’s water polo tournament at the Paris Olympics. Here’s a look at all…
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American Sam Watson breaks speed climbing world record
American Sam Watson broke the sport climbing world record at the men’s qualification round. He ascended the wall in 4.75 seconds, 0.04 seconds faster…
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Germany defeats the Netherlands to earn spot in semifinals
Germany’s Clemens Wickler and Nils Ehlers defeated Yorick de Groot and Stefan Boermans of the Netherlands in straight sets, advancing to the Olympic…
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Henrik von Eckermann thrown off in equestrian jumping final
Swedish jumping superstar Henrik von Eckermann was thrown from his horse during the Olympic equestrian individual jumping final, knocking the World…
Continue ReadingThe final image of Simone Biles at the Olympics was a symbol of joy — and where the sport is going
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles cast a knowing glance across the awards podium toward Jordan Chiles. The longtime friends and U.S.…
Continue ReadingThe final image of Simone Biles at the Olympics was a symbol of joy — and where the sport is going
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles cast a knowing glance across the awards podium toward Jordan Chiles. The longtime friends and U.S.…
Continue ReadingQ&A: Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, Hong Chau discuss their Boston heist comedy ‘The Instigators’
AP Film Writer Matt Damon and Casey Affleck play complete strangers thrown into their first heist in the new action comedy “The Instigators.” The…
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U.S. climber Sam Watson smashes men’s speed world record with 4.75-second qualification run
American Sam Watson broke the men’s speed climbing world record (which he set previously) with a 4.75-second run. Indonesia’s Veddriq Leonardo was…
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