The Australian team of Matt Ebden and John Peers take the gold medal in the men’s doubles in a super tiebreak on Saturday, when the team topped Americans Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek, 6-7(6), 7-6(1), 10-8.
Continue ReadingBy Catherine Nicholls, Irene Nasser, and Manveena Suri, CNN (CNN) — At least 32 people have been killed and dozens injured in a suicide attack at a beach restaurant in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Friday, state media SONNA reported Saturday. Six members of the Somali militant group al-Shabaab targeted the restaurant at the Beach
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Twenty-two people were injured by an explosion in the paddock area of Germany’s famous Nuerbergring racetrack, police said Saturday. Police said the accident, which they believe was caused by the explosion of a compressed air canister on Friday night, injured one person severely, three seriously and the others slightly, German news agency
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France is still undefeated in women’s handball after taking down Spain 32-24 in a group stage match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SOMA, Gambia (AP) — Gambia has been rocked in recent months by a heated debate on female genital cutting, a centuries-old practice rooted in concepts about sexual purity and control of women. The coastal West African nation came close to reversing its existing ban on the practice in July. That triggered deep anxiety
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The Refugee Olympic Team at the 2024 Paris Olympics comprises 37 athletes hosted by 15 National Olympic Committees across 12 sports.
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The United States successfully advanced to the women’s 4x100m medley relay final despite finishing behind Canada in prelims.
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Fred Kerley coasted into the men’s 100m semifinal in his first Paris Olympic race. Kerley previously claimed silver in the Tokyo Olympic men’s 100m.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The Amazon is entering its driest period, from August to September. Many rivers are at historic lows even earlier than last year. On Monday, Brazil’s water agency declared a water shortage in two major basins, which cover an area nearly the size of Mexico. In Amazonas state, 20 out
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Opening his Paris Olympic slate, Kenny Bednarek posted the day’s top time (9.97 seconds) in the men’s 100m heats.
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Hunter Armstrong, Charlie Swanson, Thomas Heilman and Jack Alexy combined to give Team USA a lane in the men’s 4x100m medley relay final
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THE DALLES, Ore. (KTVZ) —The popular Lower Deschutes River will remain open for steelhead fishing under permanent regulations. More than 21,000 unmarked summer steelhead have passed Bonneville Dam since July 1. The run to date is the highest in nearly 10 years, though still well below the 20-year average as the upriver summer steelhead run
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Not expected to be among the medal contenders in the men’s 4x100m medley relay, France used the energy of the home crowd at Paris La Defense Arena to grab a surprise win in the preliminary heats.
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Oliver Zeidler won gold for Germany in the men’s single sculls event, continuing a family tradition of rowing success by following in his grandfather and aunt’s footsteps — both of whom are Olympians.
Continue ReadingBy Nouran Salahieh, Eric Zerkel, Mary Gilbert and Elisa Raffa, CNN (CNN) — Tropical Storm Debby has sustained winds of 45 mph and is located about 250 miles south of Tampa, Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 11 p.m. ET Saturday update on the storm. The storm is moving northwest at about 14 mph
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There is a chance for some isolated dry thunderstorms this weekend as the western edge of the heat dome lingers in Oregon. Around the edge will be a weak disturbance that should provide some isolated thunderstorms in Central and Eastern Oregon today and early Sunday.Due to the cloud cover that will accompany the possible storms
Continue ReadingJulia Hernández (CNN) — La primera semana pasó volando, ¿verdad? Los Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 2024 están entrando en su segundo fin de semana, y realmente es para los libros de historia. Desde la increíble reaparición de Simone Biles hasta la semana de Léon Marchand en la piscina, pasando por el chico azul de
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Noah Lyles made his Paris Olympic debut in the men’s 100m heats, posting a time of 10.04 seconds to advance. Lyles actually finished second in the heat, which Great Britain’s Louie Hinchliffe won in 9.98 seconds.
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Round 3 of Olympic surfing was supposed to wrap up on Monday, July 29. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate and only the men’s event was completed, with the women’s side being postponed.
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Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Manuel was unable to advance to the semifinals of the women’s 50m freestyle, bringing her 2024 Games to a close.
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