With a bronze medal in hand, Frederick Richard sets his sights even higher for LA 2028
Frederick Richard achieved one of his biggest goals in Paris, but already has his eyes set on more in LA 2028.
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For Olympic pole vaulters, hammer throwers, getting there (with your equipment) is half the fun
AP Sports Writers SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Hammer throwers, pole vaulters, javelin hurlers, discus throwers and shot putters all have tales from the road about lugging around their equipment. Sometimes their equipment gets lost, damaged or even ruined. Sometimes security officials want to know what their equipment even is. The athletes descend on Paris to
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China asserts dominance with badminton mixed doubles gold
China won the first gold medal in badminton at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a dominant two-set win to take mixed doubles gold
Continue ReadingSt. Louis School student in an international baton twirling competition
By Cynthia Yip Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (WWJ) — In a heartwarming story of talent and perseverance, a 15-year-old from St. Louis School is making waves on the international baton twirling stage by representing Hawaii and the United States in a sport that’s all about grace, skill, and precision. Jax Scott
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Japan comes away with mixed doubles bronze
Japan defeated South Korea in straight games to take home the bronze medal in mixed doubles badminton at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
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France’s Teddy Riner wins record fourth Olympic judo gold
Teddy Riner of France became the most decorated Olympic judoka of all time, defeating South Korea’s Kim Min-Jong in the men’s 100+kg class to win a record fourth judo gold and sixth medal overall.
Continue ReadingVillage of Manchester rejoices as Paul Whelan is released after 2,043 days in Russian detention
By Andres Gutierrez Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, Michigan (WWJ) — There are many smiles in the village of Manchester, where Paul Whelan’s parents live. The tight-knit community is breathing a sigh of relief, hearing that Whelan is finally coming home. It’s the collective joy that was 2,043 days in the making.
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Great Britain’s Bryony Page completes Olympic medal set with trampoline gold in Paris
Great Britain’s Bryony Page claimed the Olympic gold medal in trampoline, adding to her Olympic medal haul which includes silver and bronze.
Continue ReadingNew protests in Bangladesh kill 2, keeping pressure on the government after 200 died in violence
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — New protests have erupted in Bangladesh against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government, demanding accountability for more than 200 people killed in last month’s violent clashes with security forces. The violence on Friday killed at least two people, including a policeman. Over 2,000 gathered in parts of the capital, Dhaka,
Continue ReadingA 20-year-old college student from North Carolina died after falling from a Grand Canyon rim
By Paradise Afshar and Jay Croft, CNN (CNN) — The body of a college student was recovered from the Grand Canyon after he fell 400 feet from the rim, the National Park Service said in a statement, as officials warned people to stay on trails – and the park separately urged visitors to limit outdoor activities because
Continue ReadingFamine declared in Sudan’s Darfur region after months of civil war
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Famine has officially been declared in at least one refugee camp sheltering hundreds of thousands of people in the Darfur region of Sudan, food security organizations announced, a stark warning of the cost being paid by the population after 15 months of civil war. Famine has been ongoing in
Continue ReadingGunmen attack police escorting judges in northwest Pakistan, killing 2 policemen. Judges are safe
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s police say unidentified assailants have opened fire on officers escorting a vehicle that was carrying three judges in Pakistan’s volatile northwest, killing two officers. The judges escaped unharmed in the Friday’s attack which was the second one this week in the region. The local police chief said the attack happened
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MUST WATCH: 100-plus shot rally in Badminton
The women’s double semifinal between China and Malaysia was headlined by a wild 100-plus shot rally between the two teams.
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Brazil’s Beatriz Souza takes first judo gold after 78+kg win
Beatriz Souza of Brazil defeated Israel’s Raz Hershko in the women’s 78+kg judo to win her first gold medal and Brazil’s first gold of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Fermin Lopez’s strike from distance gives Spain early lead
Spain and Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez scored a beauty of a goal as his powerful shot from distance rifled into the net to give his team a 1-0 lead over Japan in a quarterfinal match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Continue ReadingUS safety agency moves probe of Dodge Journey fire and door lock failure a step closer to a recall
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators are a step closer to seeking a recall of nearly a million Dodge Journey SUVs after a woman was trapped and died in a 2022 vehicle fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration upgraded an investigation opened last year to an engineering analysis and added 11 model years.
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Call Project Runway: Diver Tom Daley reveals the sweater he knitted in Paris
Now that Tom Daley is finishing competing at the Paris Olympics, he’s spent a lot of time with his other passion — knitting.
Continue Reading Call Project Runway: Diver Tom Daley reveals the sweater he knitted in Paris
Now that Tom Daley is finishing competing at the Paris Olympics, he’s spent a lot of time with his other passion — knitting.
Continue ReadingPolice investigating hate speech targeting Olympics opening ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly
PARIS (AP) — Paris prosecutors say an investigation into hate speech online has been open following a complaint by Olympics opening ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly for “death threats,” “public insults” and “defamation.” The statement said Jolly said he has been “the target of threatening messages and insults on social networks criticizing his sexual orientation
Continue ReadingAuthorities are investigating after a man died in police custody on Long Island
WYANDANCH, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a man who lost consciousness as police officers were trying to subdue him on Long Island. Suffolk County police say they got a 911 call about a possibly intoxicated man lying on the ground in Wyandanch shortly before 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Officers arrived and found
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