Legendary status: U.S. shot putter Ryan Crouser wins unprecedented third gold medal
Ryan Crouser won his third consecutive Olympic gold medal on Saturday night in Paris, becoming the first athlete in history to win three shot put…
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Legendary status: U.S. shot putter Ryan Crouser wins unprecedented third gold medal
Ryan Crouser won his third consecutive Olympic gold medal on Saturday night in Paris, becoming the first athlete in history to win three shot put…
Continue ReadingZheng Qinwen summons inner strength to claim China’s first Olympic singles gold medal with victory against Donna Vekić
By George Ramsay, CNN Paris (CNN) — Zheng Qinwen arrived at the Paris Olympics as a top-10 player but an unlikely candidate to win the title.…
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Men’s golf, final-round preview (Aug. 4): Olympics bring major vibes
The final round of the Olympic men’s golf competition is Sunday. Here’s a look at the biggest storylines at Le Golf…
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Best of Paris Competition – Day 8
Checkout the very best moments from Day 8 of the Paris…
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Women’s Water Polo preview, Aug. 4: Teams scrambling for position on final day of pool play
It’s down to the final day of pool play in the Paris women’s water polo tournament. At the end of the day, the top four teams in each group will…
Continue ReadingCommunity honors cyclist Alex Rozos; calls for enhanced bike safety measures
By Neydja Petithomme Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — On Friday, Aug. 2, friends and…
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Italy easily defeats Romania in men’s water polo pool play
Italy easily defeated winless Romania to stay unbeaten in men’s water polo pool play on Saturday in…
Continue ReadingSame storm, different names: How Invest 97L could graduate to Hurricane Debby
Associated Press It’s an area of low atmospheric pressure, thunderstorms and wind sloshing out of the Caribbean Sea across Cuba, into the Gulf…
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Rounding up the action from the first round of kayak cross
Rounding up all the action from the first round of both the men’s and women’s kayak cross competition at the 2024 Paris Olympic…
Continue ReadingSha’Carri Richardson’s comeback halted by Julien Alfred, who brings 1st Olympic medal to St. Lucia
AP National Writer SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Sha’Carri Richardson’s comeback story hit a brick wall Saturday when Julien Alfred romped to the…
Continue ReadingTrump says he’ll skip an ABC debate with Harris in September and wants them to face off on Fox News
Associated Press CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump says he is pulling out of a scheduled September debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on ABC…
Continue ReadingNYC police sweep migrant shelter for “dangerous contraband” days after deadly shooting
By Ali Bauman Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — New York City police conducted a surprise sweep at…
Continue ReadingFatal shooting in Wayne, Pennsylvania shakes community, suspect in custody after extensive search
By Kerri Corrado, Sean Tallant Click here for updates on this story WAYNE, Pennsylvania (KYW) — The 900 block of Mount…
Continue ReadingWestern Pennsylvania lawmakers call on Norfolk Southern to pay for Beaver County water facility
By Patrick Damp Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON (KDKA) — Lawmakers from western Pennsylvania are urging…
Continue ReadingOpposition leader joins rally calling for Venezuela presidential election results to be overturned
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Thousands of people rallied in the streets of Venezuela’s capital Saturday, waving the national…
Continue ReadingWest Sacramento’s 3,000-home development 16 years in the making finally moves forward
By Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story WEST SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — A building boom is coming soon for West…
Continue ReadingSilicon Valley lags behind in shelter space despite wealth
By Kenny Choi Click here for updates on this story San Francisco (KPIX) — The unhoused are often more noticeable in…
Continue ReadingJournalists covering Nigeria protests dodge bullets as police arrest nearly 700 people
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian security forces were firing bullets and teargas at several journalists and protesters during…
Continue Reading‘Astonishing’ Antarctica heat wave sends temperatures 50 degrees above normal
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A record-breaking heat wave unfolding at what should be the coldest time in Earth’s coldest place…
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