By Ivana Kottasová and Anna Chernova CNN (CNN) — American journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan were among the 24 detainees released as part of a complex prisoner swap between Russia, the US and other Western nations. A host of Russian dissidents were also freed while in return Moscow got a former
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Team USA’s Kate Douglass earned her first career Olympic gold medal with a dynamite performance in the women’s 200m breaststroke at the Paris Olympics.
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Top-ranked Brazil coasted by Italy to wrap up Pool A play, with Ana Patricia and Duda beating Italy’s Valentina Gottardi and Marta Menegatti at Eiffel Tower Stadium.
Continue ReadingBy Jeremy Diamond and Rob Picheta, CNN Haifa, Israel (CNN) — Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran on Wednesday using an explosive device that had been covertly hidden in the guest house where he was staying, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. According to the source, who had been briefed
Continue ReadingBy Oliver Darcy, CNN New York (CNN) — Don Lemon on Thursday filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and X after the erratic billionaire canceled a planned partnership that would have seen the former CNN anchor create a talk show on the embattled social media platform. Musk abruptly canceled the well-publicized deal with Lemon earlier this year
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Beiwen Zhang was the last American standings in the Paris 2024 badminton tournament, but lost in the round of 16 to Spain’s Carolina Marina
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Maybe a hug from a parent no longer solves problems for a teen as it did in their childhood. But when it comes to teenage mental health, adults can do a lot to help, according to new data. “We want to bear in mind that the emotional lives of
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BMX racing begins competition at the 2024 Paris Games. The French look to sweep the men’s competition while American Alise WIlloughby looks to medal on the women’s side.
Continue Reading BMX racing begins competition at the 2024 Paris Games. The French look to sweep the men’s competition while American Alise WIlloughby looks to medal on the women’s side.
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — Tras cinco años encarcelado en Rusia, el ex infante de Marina Paul Whelan fue liberado este jueves en un intercambio de prisioneros a gran escala que incluyó también al periodista del Wall Street Journal Evan Gershkovich, según confirmó Turquía. El acuerdo entre Estados Unidos y Rusia puso fin a
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — An inmate was sentenced to more than four years Thursday for his role in the 2018 fatal bludgeoning of notorious Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger in a troubled West Virginia federal prison. Massachusetts gangster Paul J. DeCologero was sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to an assault charge.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals court has denied Donald Trump’s bid to end a gag order in his hush money criminal case. The court Thursday rejected the Republican former president’s argument that his May conviction “constitutes a change in circumstances” that warrants lifting the restrictions. A five-judge panel ruled that
Continue ReadingBy Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — An actor who played the Green Samurai Ranger in “Power Rangers” shows and movies has been accused of assaulting a man over a parking spot in Idaho, and police say a warrant has been issued for his arrest. The Nampa Police Department alleges Hector David Jr. “pushed an elderly
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Hubert Kos, another pupil of legendary American coach Bob Bowman, delivered gold for Hungary in comeback fashion in the men’s 200m backstroke final.
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Denmark did just enough to escape with a 28-27 win over Germany in a women’s handball group stage match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Continue ReadingBy Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump’s social media fortune is shrinking. The value of Trump’s stake in the corporate owner of Truth Social has dropped by $900 million since Vice President Kamala Harris entered the race for the White House on July 21. Trump Media & Technology Group’s share
Continue ReadingBy Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Regular aspirin use may keep the oncologist away, at least when it comes to colorectal cancer, according to a new study, and people with unhealthy lifestyles seemed to see the greatest benefit. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death worldwide, predicted to cause more than
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Canadian star Summer McIntosh claimed her second gold medal and third medal overall of the Paris Games with an impressive performance in the women’s 200m butterfly final, finishing ahead of American Regan Smith.
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The equestrian team jumping competition got off to a hot start Thursday morning during the qualification round. The U.S. and Germany soared, while medal favorites Sweden stumbled on their final run.
Continue ReadingBy Lianne Kolirin, CNN London (CNN) — A play that opened in London this week had to be temporarily paused after audience members felt unwell during a graphic scene depicting an abortion. Staff at the renowned Almeida Theatre in Islington, north London, were forced to suspend its production of “The Years” for a short time
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