China’s Zou Jingyuan goes back-to-back on parallel bars at the Games
China’s Zou Jingyuan defended his Olympic gold medal on the parallel bars at the 2024 Paris…
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China’s Zou Jingyuan goes back-to-back on parallel bars at the Games
China’s Zou Jingyuan defended his Olympic gold medal on the parallel bars at the 2024 Paris…
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Last-second inquiry propels Jordan Chiles to bronze
A last-second inquiry for Jordan Chiles routine bumped her score by one tenth to give her the bronze (13.766) over Romania’s Ana Barbosu (13.700).…
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Norway dominates USA’s Chase Budinger, Miles Evans
U.S. duo Chase Budinger and Miles Evans couldn’t upset Norway’s Anders Mol and Christian Sorum, falling to the defending gold medalists 21-16,…
Continue ReadingHospitality workers’ union endorses Harris, dismissing Trump’s pledge of tax-free tips
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The hospitality workers’ union UNITE HERE has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. It’s…
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Argentina rallies late, wins quarterfinal in shootout
After 57 scoreless minutes, Germany got on the board with a penalty stroke, but a quick response from Argentina drove the game to a shootout, which…
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American Adam Coon falls to world champ Mirzazadeh in opener
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA’s 130kg Greco-Roman wrestler Adam Coon lost his opening match to world champion Amin Mirzazadeh of…
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Korea’s An Se-Young cements herself as world’s best with Olympic badminton gold
An Se-Young defeated He Bing Jiao to take South Korea’s first gold in women’s badminton singles since…
Continue ReadingBangladesh prime minister flees to India as anti-government protesters storm her residence
By Isaac Yee and Tanbirul Miraj Ripon, CNN Dhaka, Bangladesh (CNN) — The prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, resigned and fled to…
Continue ReadingKamala Harris’ economic pitch just got a lot more complicated
By Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — The Biden-Harris administration couldn’t shake the “vibecession” even when the economy was on a…
Continue ReadingPro-Israel groups look to oust another progressive ‘squad’ member, this time in Missouri
By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Six weeks after leading the charge to oust Rep. Jamaal Bowman in a New York primary, a big-spending pro-Israel…
Continue ReadingVietnamese billionaire tycoon found guilty of defrauding stockholders, sentenced to 21 years
Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A prominent Vietnamese business tycoon has been found guilty of defrauding stockholders of nearly $150…
Continue ReadingFrom Yseult in Dior to Snoop Dogg’s equestrian-chic ensemble, these were the most stylish looks from the Olympic Games
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — As the Olympic Games in Paris draws to a close, it’s clear there was more on show than world-class sporting…
Continue ReadingCompeting for two: Pregnant Olympians push the boundaries of possibility in Paris
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Many Olympic athletes take to Instagram to share news of their exploits, trials, victories and heartbreaks. After…
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Americans Hunt, Kelly race to qualify in women’s speed heats
Americans Emma Hunt and Piper Kelly raced in the seeding and elimination heats during the women’s speed climbing qualification round. Hunt climbed a…
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Poland’s Miroslaw breaks women’s speed climbing world record
Aleksandra Miroslaw smashed the women’s speed climbing world record twice during the seeding heats in the Olympic qualification round. She climbed up…
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Team USA rower Best surprises girlfriend with proposal
Team USA rower Justin Best joined TODAY to talk about his gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and surprised his girlfriend with a proposal on live…
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Simone Biles ends Paris Olympics with silver on floor
Simone Biles concluded her third Olympic Games with a silver medal on floor behind Brazil’s Rebeca…
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Team USA’s Amit Elor devastates No. 1 seed Tosun in opener
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA’s 20-year-old freestyle wrestler Amit Elor devastates top seed and world champion Buse Tosun of Turkiye in an…
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China defeats India to take bronze in mixed team skeet
China won bronze in mixed team skeet after defeating India in the bronze medal match at the 2024 Paris…
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