Call Project Runway: Diver Tom Daley reveals the sweater he knitted in Paris
Now that Tom Daley is finishing competing at the Paris Olympics, he’s spent a lot of time with his other passion — knitting.
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Police investigating hate speech targeting Olympics opening ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly
PARIS (AP) — Paris prosecutors say an investigation into hate speech online has been open following a complaint by Olympics opening ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly for “death threats,” “public insults” and “defamation.” The statement said Jolly said he has been “the target of threatening messages and insults on social networks criticizing his sexual orientation
Continue ReadingAuthorities are investigating after a man died in police custody on Long Island
WYANDANCH, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a man who lost consciousness as police officers were trying to subdue him on Long Island. Suffolk County police say they got a 911 call about a possibly intoxicated man lying on the ground in Wyandanch shortly before 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Officers arrived and found
Continue ReadingAlgeria courts disenchanted youth as 78-year-old president vies for second term
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — The young people who make up more than half of Algeria’s population are so disenchanted that they may not vote in next month’s presidential election. The gas-rich North African nation’s 78-year-old president is running for a second term, five years after street protests led to the ouster of the former president
Continue ReadingWhat are maternity homes? Their legacy is checkered
Associated Press Maternity homes have seen a resurgence in the two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Across the country, homes are sprouting up or expanding. Christian anti-abortion advocates want to open more of these transitional housing facilities, believing they are the next step in helping women who carry pregnancies to term.
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Boxing preview, Aug. 2: Team USA’s Mendoza back in the ring
Team USA’s featherweight boxer Alyssa Mendoza seeks a quarterfinal spot in her Friday, Aug. 1, match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Brazil discards Egypt in most dominant win yet
Brazil picked up a ginormous win to keep its knockout round hopes alive with a three-set win that may have been the most dominant at these 2024 Paris Olympics yet
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Germany tops Spain 33-31 in high-scoring handball matchup
Germany outlasts Spain 33-31 to win a shootout in men’s handball pool play at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Continue ReadingBack to school means back to viruses. A doctor explains how families should prepare
KCRA, WFXT, WITI, CNN By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — It’s back-to-school time — or nearly — for kids across the United States. While some schools have already started, other families are busy preparing for school starting in the weeks ahead. That includes thinking about the sniffles. Every parent knows that returning to the classroom is
Continue ReadingBack to school means back to viruses. A doctor explains how families should prepare
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — It’s back-to-school time — or nearly — for kids across the United States. While some schools have already started, other families are busy preparing for school starting in the weeks ahead. That includes thinking about the sniffles. Every parent knows that returning to the classroom is accompanied by kids picking
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Sweden dominates Croatia, wins 38-27 in men’s handball
Sweden put on a show during its dominant 38-27 win over Croatia in a group stage match in men’s handball at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Continue ReadingAfter the end of Roe v. Wade, a new beginning for maternity homes
Associated Press ORANGE, Va. (AP) — On the wall of the maternity home is the motto: “Saving Babies, One Mom at a Time.” For founders Randy and Evelyn James, the home started with one baby — their own. Paul Stefan was the last of their six children, born with a fatal condition. They had not
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U.S. men’s outplayed by Morocco in 4-0 quarterfinal loss
The U.S. men’s soccer team is out of the 2024 Paris Olympics after suffering a 4-0 loss against Morocco in the quarterfinals.
Continue ReadingAfter the end of Roe, a new beginning for maternity homes
Associated Press ORANGE, Va. (AP) — On the wall of the maternity home, painted in large letters, is the motto: “Saving Babies, One Mom at a Time.” For founders Randy and Evelyn James, the home started with one baby — their own. Paul Stefan was the last of their six children, born with a fatal
Continue ReadingMourners bury Hamas chief Haniyeh in Qatar as more escalation looms over the Middle East
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of mourners converged around the flag-draped coffin of Hamas’ slain political chief, Ismail Haniyeh, in the emirate of Qatar on Friday as the fallout surged from his death in an alleged Israeli attack. The funeral ceremony in Doha, Qatar’s capital, attended by members of Gaza’s militant Hamas and Islamic
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Olympic legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce coasts into 100m semi
Olympic legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce posted the second-fastest women’s 100m time of the day (10.92 seconds) to cruise into Saturday’s semifinals in her first race at the Paris Olympic Games.
Continue ReadingUkraine adds another Turkish corvette to its navy for the war with Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Kyiv officials say Ukraine has taken delivery of a second Turkish-built navy corvette, though it is unclear how the warship might be used in the war against Russia. The Ukrainian presidency announced on its website Friday that first lady Olena Zelenska attended the launching ceremony of the Ada-class corvette during a
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Greece holds off Australia to keep knockout hopes alive
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece finally have their first Olympic victory, stymying a late Australia rally to keep hope alive of advancing to the quarterfinals.
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Team USA featherweight Mendoza falls to Romeu in Paris R16
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA’s featherweight Alyssa Mendoza loses a close bout to Brazil’s Jucielen Cerqeuira Romeu in the Round of 16.
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Full Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights from win vs. Australia
Giannis Antetokounmpo carried Greece to its first win at the Paris Olympics, pouring in 20 points including a big 3 to hold off a late rally from Australia.
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