5 people killed in a helicopter crash in the mountains northwest of Nepal’s capital
Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Authorities in Nepal all five people on board a helicopter were killed when it crashed in the mountains…
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U.S. women’s pursuit team advances to gold medal race
The U.S. women’s pursuit team advanced to the gold medal race after defeating Great Britain in the closest race of the first round. The Americans set…
Continue ReadingTahiti’s rahui tradition has helped revive ecosystems — including near the Olympics surfing venue
Associated Press TIAHURA, Tahiti (AP) — Traditional Polynesian conservation methods are being used to revive local ecosystems and protect natural…
Continue ReadingPolish man sentenced to four months, deported from Denmark for June assault on Danish prime minister
Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Polish man was sentenced to four months in jail for assaulting the Danish prime minister as well as…
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Old dudes rule! Macdonald, Oberholzer compete at Olympics
South Africa’s Dallas Oberholzer, 49, and Great Britain’s Andy Macdonald, 51, drew standing ovations after throwing down tricks as the two oldest…
Continue ReadingBTS member Suga apologizes for riding electric scooter while drunk
By Jack Guy and Gawon Bae, CNN (CNN) — K-pop megastar Suga has apologized after being caught riding an electric scooter while under the…
Continue ReadingBob Woodward’s next book, ‘War,’ will focus on conflict abroad and politics at home
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Woodward’s next book, continuing a long tradition of election year releases, will focus on the conflicts…
Continue ReadingHow interpreters are helping this Indiana plant address its labor shortage
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Like many manufacturers, DS Smith sorely needed more workers in 2022. The multinational packing company’s…
Continue ReadingA look at Walz’s progressive policies as Minnesota’s governor
By Tami Luhby, Katie Lobosco, Jen Christensen, Meg Tirrell and Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — Where the Biden administration has struggled, Minnesota…
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Men’s handball quarterfinals recap, Aug. 7: Spain, Germany advance with OT wins
Follow along as the men’s handball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics continues with four quarterfinal…
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Everything to know ahead of U.S. men’s basketball semifinal matchup with Serbia
A full preview ahead of the U.S. men’s basketball team’s Olympic semifinal game against…
Continue Reading Everything to know ahead of U.S. men’s basketball semifinal matchup with Serbia
A full preview ahead of the U.S. men’s basketball team’s Olympic semifinal game against…
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Medal Moments: Best of Days 9, 10, 11 in Paris
From a gold medal for Gabby Thomas to another dominant showing from Katie Ledecky, relive some of the standout medals won on Days 9, 10 and 11 of the…
Continue ReadingAmit Elor is a record-breaking Olympic wrestling gold medalist. She still felt ‘a little bit of imposter syndrome’ in Paris
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Amit Elor runs around the wrestling ring holding aloft a US flag, jumping with joy every so often. She may only be 20…
Continue ReadingJapan’s SoftBank reduces its investment losses with gains in Alibaba and other holdings
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group has reported a smaller loss for the April-June quarter compared to a year…
Continue ReadingFlirt or flight? How humans are scaring fish off finding a mate
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Scientists studying squaretail grouper have found that the increasing presence of fishermen in the water is changing…
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Korda ‘slow’ out of gates but wowed by crowd at Olympics
Nelly Korda didn’t putt well on what she described as “slower” greens but she managed a 72 and was impressed by the big crowds on Wednesday at Le…
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Thomas explains why Paris 200m gold is her top achievement
Team USA track star Gabby Thomas chats with TODAY about why the 200m gold medal she earned at the Paris Olympics means more to her than anything…
Continue ReadingPutin accuses Ukraine of a ‘large-scale provocation’ with its raid in southwestern Russia
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday described a Ukrainian incursion into the country’s…
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Croatia stuns unbeaten Spain in water polo quarterfinals
Spain went through pool play in the men’s water polo tournament unbeaten, but saw its chase for a medal come to an end on Wednesday in a…
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