Host France and Argentina will extend their recent rivalry in men’s soccer as they meet for the first time at an Olympic tournament for a place in the semifinals in a high-profile clash in Bordeaux on Friday.
Continue ReadingAlfredo Meza (CNN Español) — La líder opositora Maria Corina Machado decidió limitar sus apariciones públicas en vista de la persecución iniciada por el Gobierno de Venezuela tras los controvertidos resultados de las elecciones presidenciales del domingo, confirmó a CNN una fuente del equipo de campaña de la exdiputada y fundadora del movimiento Vente Venezuela. La
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Katie Ledecky became the most decorated female swimmer in Olympic history when Team USA took silver in the women’s 4x200m freestyle relay.
Continue Reading Katie Ledecky became the most decorated female swimmer in Olympic history when Team USA took silver in the women’s 4x200m freestyle relay.
Continue ReadingPaulina Nares (CNN Español) — Carlotta se intensificó este viernes a huracán de categoría uno al suroeste de la península de Baja California, según el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional de México (SMN), y avanza hacia el oeste-noroeste a 22 km/h. A las 09:00 a.m. hora de México (10 a.m. hora de Miami), Carlotta se encontraba a
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Everything to watch for in Olympic basketball on Aug. 2, including Giannis Antetokounmpo looking to keep Greece alive against Canada and France and Germany doing battle for Group B supremacy.
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Here are the full group standings after two rounds of group play in the women’s basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics.
Continue Reading Everything to watch for in Olympic basketball on Aug. 2, including Giannis Antetokounmpo looking to keep Greece alive against Canada and France and Germany doing battle for Group B supremacy.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Russia on Thursday completed their largest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, a deal involving 24 people, many months of negotiations and concessions from other European countries who released Russians in their custody as part of the exchange. Here are some things to know: Who was freed The
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BMX racing qualifying heats took place on Thursday. The French men dominated while American Alise Willoughby finished near the top of the women’s standings.
Continue Reading BMX racing qualifying heats took place on Thursday. The French men dominated while American Alise Willoughby finished near the top of the women’s standings.
Continue ReadingVadim Krasikov, the Russian at the center of a massive prisoner swap, has long topped the Kremlin’s list for an exchange. President Vladimir Putin hinted earlier this year that he was interested in such a trade to free a “patriot” held in Germany. Now Krasikov is being released by Germany, where he has been imprisoned
Continue ReadingCBS News has moved fast to reconfigure the “CBS Evening News” after announcing the exit of Norah O’Donnell as anchor of the third-rated newscast earlier this week. The network said John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois will be co-anchors of the evening news, starting sometime after the presidential election. Dickerson is a CBS News veteran and
Continue ReadingBy Shawn Deng, Hassan Tayir and Duarte Mendonca, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Heavy rains and floods from Typhoon Gaemi caused at least 30 deaths and left 35 people missing across eight towns in the southern Chinese province of Hunan, state-run news agency Xinhua reported on Thursday, citing local authorities. On Thursday, rescue teams reached
Continue ReadingBy Kyle Feldscher, CNN Paris (CNN) — Most Olympians will spend the night before their event getting as much sleep as they can, fueling up, doing whatever work they need to do on their body in order to be ready to go for gold the next day. Aurélien Quinion, a French race-walker who competed on
Continue ReadingBy Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Other than being a symbol for love and romance, roses are commonly known for their sharp spikes — prickles that protrude from the stems to ward off animals looking to munch on the buds. They’re not the only plant to have this defense mechanism: Other flowers such as spider flowers or brambles,
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Highly-touted U.S. duo Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss outdueled China’s Xue Chen and Xia Xinyi in a rain-delayed three sets at Eiffel Tower Stadium.
Continue Reading Highly-touted U.S. duo Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss outdueled China’s Xue Chen and Xia Xinyi in a rain-delayed three sets at Eiffel Tower Stadium.
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Belgium gave the U.S. its best shot, but in the end Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson and Co. were simply too much to keep up with in the fourth quarter.
Continue Reading Belgium gave the U.S. its best shot, but in the end Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson and Co. were simply too much to keep up with in the fourth quarter.
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