Team USA four rowing team reflects on gold medal performance
Team USA’s men’s four rowing team joined TODAY to relive their gold medal performance at the Paris Olympics.
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Slovenia praises landmark US-Russia prisoner exchange after handing over 2 Russian spies
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia’s officials have praised a landmark East-West prisoner exchange in which the tiny Alpine state participated by handing over two convicted Russian sleeper agents following secretive planning and negotiations with U.S. officials. The United States and Russia on Thursday completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan
Continue ReadingAP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Kansas state primaries
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Kansas voters will choose their parties’ nominees for the U.S. House, the state legislature and the state Board of Education in primaries next week. Tuesday’s elections aren’t likely to change the balance of power in Washington or Topeka. But many November races will essentially be determined in Tuesday’s primaries in
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Hakimi’s superb solo goal extends Morocco’s lead vs. U.S.
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi scored a superb solo goal for Morocco during the team’s 4-0 win over the U.S. men’s soccer team in a quarterfinal match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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The Netherlands overpowers France for third win of Olympics
Dutch duo Stefan Boermans and Yorick De Groot continued their perfect Olympics with a 21-15, 21-16 win over France’s Youssef Krou and Arnaud Gauthier-Rat at Eiffel Tower Stadium.
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Rowing recap, Aug. 2: Sinkovic brothers make history, lightweight sculls go out in style
Recap of rowing action for August 2, including the men’s and women’s pair and lightweight double sculls finals.
Continue ReadingAP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri’s state primaries
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — While a high-profile primary challenge in Missouri highlights a divide among Democrats, Republicans running for office in the state are showing just how united they are — at least when it comes to their loyalty to former President Donald Trump. The airwaves in Missouri are full of Republicans viciously criticizing
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Team USA archery defeats India to win bronze
Team USA’s Brady Ellison and Casey Kaufhold defeated India in the mixed team event at the Paris Olympic Games.
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Netherlands claim gold despite almost missing finish line
The Dutch duo of Odile van Aanholt and Annette Duetz won gold in dramatic fashion even though they had to loop back around to properly cross the finish line.
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Iga Swiatek beats Schmiedlova for Olympic bronze medal
Poland’s Iga Swiatek defeated Anna Karolina Schmiedlova of Slovakia for the Olympic bronze medal, 6-2, 6-1, at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
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What to expect from Team USA in track and field at Paris
Allyson Felix joins TODAY to share her thoughts on the biggest storylines for Team USA’s track and field team in Paris.
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Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles prepare for event finals in Paris
Team USA gymnasts Suni Lee and Jordan Chiles join TODAY to talk about Lee’s bronze medal in the women’s all-around and the upcoming event finals.
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Snoop Dogg is thriving at the Paris Olympics
Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart join TODAY to talk about Snoop’s Olympic experience and how he’s embraced the Olympic spirit.
Continue ReadingAP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan’s state primaries
Associated Press NEWAYGO, Mich. (AP) — While Michigan remains one of the crown jewels of the fall presidential campaign, the focus now turns to state primaries that may play a major role in deciding control of the narrowly divided U.S. Senate, U.S. House and state legislature. In the race to replace Democratic U.S. Sen. Debbie
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United States wins silver in equestrian team jumping final
The United States successfully defended its Tokyo team jumping silver medal in Paris, with runs from Laura Kraut, McLain Ward and Karl Cook. This is the United States’ first equestrian medal in Paris.
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Scott Brash secures gold for Great Britain in team jumping
In the final run of the day, veteran rider Scott Brash from Great Britain ran a nearly perfect course, securing the British team’s gold medal, giving the Olympics a new team jumping Olympic champion.
Continue ReadingVan driver arrested after crashing into gates outside Irish prime minister’s office in Dublin
LONDON (AP) — Irish police say a driver has been arrested in Dublin after crashing his van into gates outside the offices of the prime minister and several other government buildings. The gate outside the attorney general’s office on Friday was knocked off its hinges in the early morning and there was significant damage outside
Continue ReadingJudge Chutkan could jumpstart Trump election interference case now that it’s back in her court
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge in Washington, DC, on Friday regained control of the criminal case against former President Donald Trump for his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, leaving the historic case’s fate in her hands less than 100 days before the November election. The case was returned to Judge Tanya Chutkan
Continue ReadingA mother turns grief over her daughter’s overdose death into a movement to save others struggling with addiction
By Meg Dunn, CNN Johnson, Vermont (CNN) — For so many Americans, Jenna Rae Tatro’s story is one that’s all too familiar. After a visit to the emergency room in 2012, she received her first prescription for OxyContin. That 30-day opioid prescription changed the course of her life. The once joyful 20-year-old who loved horseback
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Basketball recap, Aug. 2: Greece holds on for first Olympic win, Canada stays perfect
A full recap of all the Olympic basketball action on Aug. 2, starting with Brazil earning its first win of the Paris Games vs. Japan.
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