Last American left exits badminton tournament in Round of 16
Beiwen Zhang, the final American, has bowed out of the badminton tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
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ANÁLISIS | Lo que un histórico intercambio de prisioneros significa para la Rusia de Vladimir Putin
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La liberación por Rusia del periodista del diario The Wall Street Journal Evan Gershkovich, del ex infante de Marina estadounidense Paul Whelan y de la periodista rusoestadounidense Alsu Kurmasheva es motivo de celebración. Los tres fueron liberados como parte de un amplio intercambio de prisioneros en el que también fueron liberados
Continue ReadingACLU sues Washington state city over its anti-homeless laws after a landmark Supreme Court ruling
Associated Press The American Civil Liberties Union sued the city of Spokane, Washington, on Thursday, alleging that its anti-camping laws violate the state constitution. It is believed to be the country’s first such legal challenge since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June that cities can enforce outdoor sleeping bans. The court’s landmark decision —
Continue ReadingDeadly force justified in fatal shooting of North Carolina man who killed 4 officers, official says
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A district attorney in North Carolina has concluded that law enforcement officers were justified in their use of deadly force against a gunman who killed four officers in April. Mecklenburg County District Attorney Spencer Merriweather said in a report released Thursday that there was “no question” the officers were
Continue ReadingViolence erupts as Nigerians protest hunger across the nation
By Nimi Princewill and Stephanie Busari, CNN (CNN) — Protests erupted in multiple cities across Nigeria Thursday as frustrated citizens took to the streets, voicing their anger over increasing hunger and “bad governance.” The demonstrations are part of a larger wave of unrest spreading across Africa in places such as Kenya, Uganda, Ghana and now
Continue ReadingBreakaway boxing body’s president backs the IOC’s handling of gender issues at the Paris Olympics
AP Sports Writer VILLEPINTE, France (AP) — The head of the new governing body that hopes to run the next Olympic boxing tournament says he strongly supports the IOC’s policies at the Paris Olympics. He urged those without deep understanding of gender identity issues to leave those discussions to medical professionals and scientists. World Boxing
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USA’s Taryn Kloth, Kristen Nuss top China in rainy thriller
U.S. beach volleyball duo Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss outdueled China’s Xue Chen and Xia Xinyi in a rain-delayed three sets, advancing to the Olympic beach volleyball Round of 16 at Eiffel Tower Stadium.
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Norway takes care of Slovenia 29-22 in handball pool play
Norway takes down Slovenia 29-22 in women’s handball pool play at the 2024 Olympic Games.
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U.S. women pull away late to survive stiff test from Belgium
Belgium made things interesting into the fourth quarter, but Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson helped the U.S. pull away late for an 87-74 win in Group C play.
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U.S. men’s 3×3 blows late lead against Latvia
Despite missing Jimmer Fredette, the U.S. men’s 3×3 basketball team came agonizingly close to an upset of Latvia, but the defending gold medalists scored six unanswered points to snatch a 21-19 win.
Continue ReadingMaryland Gov. Wes Moore suits up for Terps’ football practice
By Adam Thompson Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore suited up in a Terrapins jersey and went to football practice Wednesday in College Park. Moore led the football team in exercises and participated in team drills. “Get you a Governor that can ball,” the Maryland football
Continue ReadingCar crashes into Annapolis dance studio, injuring two children
By Miyah Tucker Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — Two juveniles were injured after a car crashed into a dance studio Thursday morning in Anne Arundel County, police said. Captain Jenny Macallair stated a 911 called was made around 8:47 a.m. reporting a vehicle drove into a dance studio on
Continue ReadingSenate GOP blocks tax bill as Democrats spotlight child credit in election-year push
By Clare Foran, Tami Luhby and Morgan Rimmer, CNN Washington (CNN) — Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked a bipartisan tax package that would have temporarily expanded the child tax credit and restored some business tax benefits. The bill failed to advance in a procedural vote of 48-44, short of the 60 it required to succeed.
Continue ReadingFormer Honduras national police chief gets 19 years in US prison for cocaine distribution
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The former chief of the Honduran National Police has been sentenced to 19 years in prison after he pleaded guilty in a cocaine conspiracy. Juan Carlos Bonilla Valladares, also known as “El Tigre,” was a member of the Honduran National Police for decades before becoming its leader for a
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Heat returns along with increased fire danger, isolated storms Saturday
The pattern is returning to the oppressive heat we experienced during most of July. Highs will cross the century mark in a number of locations as we dry out. This combination is a recipe for extreme fire behavior and there is a Fire Weather Warning in place for portions of Deschutes and Jefferson Counties Friday
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Community appears split on Bend Park & Rec’s proposed split rail fence along Deschutes River at Drake Park
The Bend Park and Recreation District has proposed another noteworthy change to an iconic Bend setting that has undergone trail and other upgrades in recent years: installing a split rail wooden fence along the Deschutes River at Drake Park.
Continue ReadingVideo shows Philadelphia’s Graffiti Pier partially collapse into Delaware River
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KDKA) — A portion of Graffiti Pier in Philadelphia partially collapsed into the Delaware River on Wednesday morning, officials said. A video from a Ring camera shows the former public art space collapsing into the river. The U.S. Coast Guard said it received a
Continue ReadingParis mayor honors Ukrainian Olympic athletes in solidarity during war
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has awarded two Ukrainian athletes with the Grand Vermeil Medal, the French capital’s highest distinction, as a move of solidarity amid the 2024 Olympics. Ukrainian rower Anastasiia Kozhenkova and diver Oleksii Sereda received the medal Thursday. Both have finished their competitions at the Olympics already. They
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Tennis Breakdown: Zheng stuns Swiatek; Alcaraz into semis
Day 6 of Olympic tennis has brought into focus the final contenders for Olympic gold medal glory. The women’s draw has been whittled down to the last two, and the men’s players have been minced to the closing quartet.
Continue ReadingDrunk driver was going 78 mph when he crashed into nail salon and killed 4, prosecutors say
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors say the drunk driver who killed four people and injured nine more when he crashed his SUV into a Long Island nail salon was driving 78 mph at the time of the crash. Steven Schwally pleaded not guilty on Thursday to a 38-count indictment charging him with murder,
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