Which team looks like the biggest threat to the U.S. women through the first round of group play?
Let’s take stock of where the Olympic women’s basketball tournament stands and who might be able to hang with Team…
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Morocco releases imprisoned journalists after pardons from King Mohamed VI
Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has pardoned three journalists who were charged with sex crimes and espionage…
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Popovici wins gold in photo-finish 200m freestyle
David Popovici of Romania came out ahead in an extremely close 200m freestyle finish to secure gold at the 2024 Paris…
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Australia’s O’Callaghan foils clubmate Titmus for 200m freestyle gold
Australia’s red-headed rocket Mollie O’Callaghan toppled defending champion Ariarne Titmus to claim gold in the women’s 200m freestyle in an Olympic…
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Australia’s red-headed rocket Mollie O’Callaghan toppled defending champion Ariarne Titmus to claim gold in the women’s 200m freestyle in an Olympic…
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Boxing recap, July 29: Team USA’s Edwards and Gonzalez ousted
Uzbekistan’s Bakhodir Jalolov and Ireland’s Kellie Harrington got their boxing title defenses off to a flying start with wins at the Paris Games on…
Continue ReadingQuake rattles Southern California desert communities, no immediate reports of damage
BARSTOW, Calif. (AP) — An earthquake has rattled the desert area east of Los Angeles but there have been no immediate reports of damage or…
Continue Reading‘Hacking’ your home for quick cash, new blood test for cancer, prioritizing travel: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Summer is the perfect time to get outside and exercise, whether it’s a casual game with friends or…
Continue ReadingSwarm of dragonflies startles beachgoers in Rhode Island
WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — A swarm of dragonflies stunned and surprised beachgoers over the weekend in Rhode Island. The dragonflies descended on…
Continue Reading‘Biohazard’ prompts United Airlines flight diversion
By Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — A “biohazard” on a United Airlines flight is the latest midair incident to trigger an unplanned, early landing…
Continue ReadingRussia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top U.S. intelligence officials say Russia, China and Iran are continuing to target voters in the U.S. with…
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U.S. duo Taryn Kloth, Kristen Nuss outclass Australia in strong showing
U.S. beach volleyball duo Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss defeated Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho of Australia, taking the early lead in Pool B…
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U.S. beach volleyball duo Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss defeated Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho of Australia, taking the early lead in Pool B…
Continue Reading3-year-old dies after falling from 8th-floor window in Kansas City suburb
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — A 3-year-old Missouri child has died after falling from an apartment window eight stories above the ground. Battalion…
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Mind the Gap: Wemby set to enjoy massive size advantage over tournament’s smallest player
Victor Wembanyama, the tallest player in the men’s tournament, is about to face off against the smallest player in the men’s…
Continue Reading Mind the Gap: Wemby set to enjoy massive size advantage over tournament’s smallest player
Victor Wembanyama, the tallest player in the men’s tournament, is about to face off against the smallest player in the men’s…
Continue ReadingProtestas en Venezuela tras el resultado electoral que dio la victoria a Maduro
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Cientos de personas protestan en Venezuela después de que el Consejo Nacional Electoral del país declarara…
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Hong Kong defends men’s foil gold, USA’s Itkin wins bronze; France goes 1-2 in women’s sabre
Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka Long is victorious in defending his Olympic gold in men’s individual foil while American Nick Itkin wins bronze in his Olympic…
Continue ReadingPopular weight-loss and diabetes medications show promise for curbing smoking, study suggests
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A growing set of evidence suggests that using semaglutide could lead to decreased substance use, and a large…
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Basketball preview, July 30: Wemby, Giannis back in action, Canada battles Australia
Everything to look forward to in Olympic basketball on July 30, where Giannis Antetokounmpo looks to get Greece back on track, Victor Wembanyama…
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