South Korea’s Yang Ji-In wins women’s 25m pistol gold via shoot-off
South Korea’s Yang Ji-in won the gold in the women’s 25 meter pistol event at the Paris Olympics after a shoot-off with France’s Camille Jedrzejewski on Saturday.
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Death toll from apartment block collapse in Russia’s Ural Mountains reaches 10 as search ends
MOSCOW (AP) — A total of 10 people died after an apartment block in Russia’s Ural Mountains partially collapsed following a gas explosion earlier this week, Russia’s Emergency Ministry said on Saturday, announcing the completion of a search and rescue operation after two days. Five of those killed were children, the ministry said. Another 15
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Nedoroscik sensational on pommel horse to secure bronze
Stephen Nedoroscik secured his second Olympic bronze medal of the Paris Games with a spectacular pommel horse routine in the final.
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Volleyball recap, Aug. 3: Dominican Republic win sends Netherlands, Japan crashing out
An upset to start the day sent one of the lower-ranked teams in the women’s tournament into the quarterfinal, and left the other team in tears.
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USWNT edges Japan 1-0 with Trinity Rodman’s extra time goal
The U.S. women’s national team survived a nervy quarterfinal match against Japan to win 1-0 in thanks to a goal from Trinity Rodman in extra time at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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China takes gold and silver in women’s doubles
China is back on top of women’s doubles in badminton, taking its first gold medal since 2012 while also bringing home the silver
Continue ReadingAs recruiting rebounds, the Army will expand basic training to rebuild the force for modern warfare
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Buoyed by an increase in recruiting, the Army will expand its basic combat training in what its leaders hope reflects a turning point as it prepares to meet the challenges of future wars. The added training will begin in October and comes as the Army tries to reverse years of
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Live Blog: USWNT takes on Japan in quarters
Follow along as the U.S. women’s national team takes on Japan in the first quarterfinal match of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Follow along as the U.S. women’s national team takes on Japan in the first quarterfinal match of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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2024 Paris Olympic Games: Australia wins tennis gold in men’s doubles
Australia captured the gold medal in a scintillating men’s doubles final on Saturday, after John Peers and Matt Ebden defeated Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek of the U.S., 7-6 (6), 6(1)-7, 10-8.
Continue ReadingVermont suffered millions in damage from this week’s flooding and will ask for federal help
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont officials say the toll of damage from recent flooding in the state exceeds $6 million, and the state is asking the federal government for help. Vermont residents dealt with heavy flooding that damaged homes and infrastructure earlier this week and came on the heels of wider flooding in the state.
Continue ReadingSchumer predicts Democrats will keep control of the Senate now that Harris is atop the party ticket
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is predicting that Democrats will keep control of the Senate in the November election and he feels “exhilarated and gratified” by the surge of enthusiasm with Vice President Kamala Harris atop the party’s ticket. Schumer, who played a pivotal role in talking privately with President
Continue ReadingThe worst pressure ever: Welcome to the Olympic 100-meter final, the most intimidating start line in sports
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — When an elite group of athletes crouch into starting blocks at Paris’ Stade de France this weekend, their bodies tense with adrenaline and anticipation, it’s hard to ignore that the next 10 seconds could define their lives and careers. Few sporting events command the attention of the world like
Continue ReadingSpectator dragged from arena for holding up Taiwan banner during Olympic badminton match
By Joshua Berlinger, CNN Paris (CNN) — Security at the Paris Olympics ejected a fan brandishing a green banner that read “Go Taiwan” at a badminton match on Friday, sparking anger from the island’s authorities and refocusing attention on the complex rules that require Taiwan to compete as “Chinese Taipei.” While Taiwan’s official name is the “Republic of
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Evy Leibfarth wins her first race in Olympic kayak cross
Evy Leibfarth qualified for the next phase of the kayak cross competition at Paris 2024 by winning her first race
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Olympic fencing preview, Aug. 4: U.S. poised for men’s team foil medal
After a slew of Olympic fencing events that saw major upsets and historic moments, the competition will conclude with one final competition: men’s team foil.
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Israel’s Tom Reuveny speeds to windsurfing gold
Windsurfer Tom Reuveny sailed to gold, securing Israel’s first gold medal of the Paris 2024 Olympics and the nation’s first Olympic sailing medal since 2004.
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Trinity Rodman’s brilliant curler gives USWNT lead vs. Japan
Trinity Rodman once again showcased her skills at the 2024 Paris Olympics, this time scoring a finesse shot from the edge of the box to give the U.S. women’s national team a one-goal lead in extra time against Japan.
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Marta Maggetti cruises to windsurfing gold
Windsurfing world champion Marta Maggetti improved upon her 4th place finish at the Tokyo Games to win the gold in Paris.
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Team USA’s Omari Jones wins Paris Olympics QF, ensures medal
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA’s welterweight boxer Omari Jones wins his quarterfinal bout, paving a path to the semifinals and ensuring the first medal in this event since Kenneth Gould at the 1988 Seoul Games.
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