Hina Hayata beats Shin Yubin in bronze medal final
Hina Hayata beats Shin Yubin in bronze medal…
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Léon Marchand is carrying on a long tradition of athletes from host nations becoming Olympic greats
By George Ramsay, CNN Paris (CNN) — In Léon Marchand, France has found one of hopefully many homegrown heroes at these Olympics. The…
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Field hockey recap, Aug. 2: German women make knockout round, men’s quarterfinal matchups decided
The penultimate day of field hockey pool play in Paris saw Germany’s women’s team secure a playoff berth and the men’s pool seedings solidified.…
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Officials ID Florida deputy sheriff killed in shooting that wounded 2 other deputies
Authorities have released the name of a Florida sheriff’s deputy killed in what officials called an ambush shooting that wounded two other…
Continue ReadingAl menos 32 muertos tras atentado suicida contra un restaurante de playa en la capital somalí
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Al menos 32 personas murieron y decenas resultaron heridas en un atentado suicida perpetrado el viernes en un…
Continue Reading Somali police say 32 people died in an attack on a beach hotel. Al-Shabab claimed responsibility.
Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Police in Somalia said Saturday that 32 people died and 63 others were wounded in an attack on a beach…
Continue Reading IOC leader says ‘hate speech’ directed at Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting at Olympics is unacceptable
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — IOC President Thomas Bach says the “hate speech” directed at two women boxers at the Paris Olympics is “totally…
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Australia takes the gold in men’s doubles in super tiebreak
The Australian team of Matt Ebden and John Peers take the gold medal in the men’s doubles in a super tiebreak on Saturday, when the team topped…
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At least 32 killed after suicide bombers target beach restaurant in Somali capital
By Catherine Nicholls, Irene Nasser, and Manveena Suri, CNN (CNN) — At least 32 people have been killed and dozens injured in a suicide attack…
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22 injured during explosion in paddock area at Germany’s Nuerburgring auto racing track
BERLIN (AP) — Twenty-two people were injured by an explosion in the paddock area of Germany’s famous Nuerbergring racetrack, police said…
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France dominates Spain 32-24 in women’s handball
France is still undefeated in women’s handball after taking down Spain 32-24 in a group stage match at the 2024 Paris…
Continue Reading Gambia may have upheld its ban on female cutting, but the fight goes on away from parliament
Associated Press SOMA, Gambia (AP) — Gambia has been rocked in recent months by a heated debate on female genital cutting, a centuries-old practice…
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What to know about the Refugee Olympic Team
The Refugee Olympic Team at the 2024 Paris Olympics comprises 37 athletes hosted by 15 National Olympic Committees across 12…
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Canada edges U.S. in women’s medley relay prelims
The United States successfully advanced to the women’s 4x100m medley relay final despite finishing behind Canada in…
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Fred Kerley sails into 100m semifinal
Fred Kerley coasted into the men’s 100m semifinal in his first Paris Olympic race. Kerley previously claimed silver in the Tokyo Olympic men’s…
Continue Reading Severe drought has returned to the Amazon. And it’s happening earlier than expected
Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The Amazon is entering its driest period, from August to September. Many rivers are at historic lows even…
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Kenny Bednarek post top time in 100m heat
Opening his Paris Olympic slate, Kenny Bednarek posted the day’s top time (9.97 seconds) in the men’s 100m…
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Alexy anchors Team USA to medley relay heat win in prelims
Hunter Armstrong, Charlie Swanson, Thomas Heilman and Jack Alexy combined to give Team USA a lane in the men’s 4x100m medley relay…
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Lower Deschutes River to remain open to summer steelhead fishing amid highest run in nearly a decade
THE DALLES, Ore. (KTVZ) —The popular Lower Deschutes River will remain open for steelhead fishing under permanent regulations. More than 21,000…
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Crowd powers Marchand, France to men’s medley relay heat win
Not expected to be among the medal contenders in the men’s 4x100m medley relay, France used the energy of the home crowd at Paris La Defense Arena to…
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