Ashleigh Johnson relives her remarkable water polo journey
U.S. water polo star Ashleigh Johnson is breaking barriers in and out of the pool, and is now in Paris competing at her third consecutive Olympics.
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Johnson and Jeffries announce members to serve on bipartisan task force to investigate Trump assassination attempt
By Lauren Fox and Clare Foran, CNN (CNN) — House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries on Monday announced the members of Congress who will serve on a newly created bipartisan task force that will investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The House task force will be made up
Continue Reading5 fitness tips from the pros that every summer athlete needs to know
By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — Whether you’re a former athlete looking to get back into summer sports or someone just wanting to participate in the family kickball game, you don’t want to deal with an aching back for weeks afterward. Never mind the shame of not being able to hold your own in front
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Central Oregon foes of TC Energy natural gas pipeline expansion press their case; company says work has begun
A group opposed to TC Energy’s long-debated, now-approved natural gas pipeline expansion through Central Oregon continued to press their case Monday, joined by a Bend city councilor. But the company says the project got underway earlier this month.
Continue ReadingEstados Unidos pide al gobierno de Venezuela que publique datos específicos sobre las elecciones
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Estados Unidos pide al gobierno de Venezuela que publique “inmediatamente” datos específicos sobre las elecciones presidenciales, citando preocupaciones sobre la credibilidad de la victoria del líder fuerte Nicolás Maduro. Altos funcionarios de la administración de Biden dijeron este lunes que las autoridades electorales venezolanas deben publicar los “resultados detallados a nivel
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Wilson, Stewart help U.S. women pull away from Japan
A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart were dominant down low for the U.S. women’s basketball team, which ran its Olympic winning streak to 56 games with a 102-76 win over Japan in its Paris debut.
Continue ReadingBiden proposed enforceable ethics code and term limits for Supreme Court. How might they work?
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday proposed major changes for the U.S. Supreme Court: an enforceable code of ethics, term limits for justices and a constitutional amendment that would limit the justices’ recent decision on presidential immunity. There’s almost no chance of the proposal passing a closely divided Congress with Election
Continue ReadingFiscal de Venezuela acusa a María Corina Machado y Leopoldo López de supuesto sabotaje y ataque informático al CNE
urielblanco (CNN Español) — El Ministerio Público de Venezuela investigará supuestos intentos de sabotaje a las elecciones presidenciales realizadas este domingo 28 de julio. La Fiscalía acusó a María Corina Machado por el caso. Durante una rueda de prensa en Caracas, el fiscal general de Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, dijo, sin presentar prueba alguna, que
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Australia’s Maddison Levi scores third hat trick in Paris
Australia’s Maddison Levi scored her third hat trick at the 2024 Paris Games. With her last try, she broke the women’s record for a try scorer in a single Olympic Games. It was her 11th try of the tournament.
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French teammates Balzer, Apithy-Brunet battle for gold
Manon Apithy-Brunet defeats her French teammates Sara Balzer in the gold medal bout in women’s individual sabre.
Continue ReadingEl calor pone a prueba los límites de la supervivencia humana. Así es como mata
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Philip Kreycik debería haber sobrevivido a su carrera. En el verano de 2021, este corredor de ultramaratones de 37 años utilizó una aplicación para trazar un circuito de unos 13 kilómetros por el Parque Regional de Pleasanton Ridge, en California, un enorme tramo de parque repleto de senderos. La mañana del
Continue ReadingLlega el punto máximo de dos lluvias de meteoros esta semana: ¿cómo verlas y en dónde?
urielblanco (CNN) — Mira al cielo nocturno esta semana (en realidad, desde la noche de este lunes) para tener la oportunidad de ver meteoros de alta velocidad y brillantes bolas de fuego de dos lluvias de meteoros que alcanzarán su máximo alrededor de la misma hora. Según la Sociedad Estadounidense de Meteoros, las Delta Acuáridas
Continue ReadingOlympics commentator dropped over sexist comments about women’s swim team
By Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — Olympics commentator Bob Ballard was dropped from Eurosport, the European pay TV company, on Monday after the veteran sportscaster made sexist comments about the Australian women’s swim team. Following the conclusion of Saturday 4×100 meter freestyle relay, during which Team Australia won the gold medal, Ballard commented on the team’s
Continue ReadingMore than half of American renters who want to buy a home fear they’ll never afford one
CNN By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — The dream of homeownership feels out of reach for many American families. The vast majority (86%) of current renters in the United States say they would like to buy a home — but can’t afford one, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS released Monday.
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Team USA comes up just short of incredible comeback after pushing China to the brink
Team USA looked down and out down two sets to none, but forced a fifth set after an amazing comeback that came up just short.
Continue ReadingAmerican flags should be born in the USA now, too, Congress says
Associated Press Congress has passed a proposal to require the federal government to purchase only flags that have been completely manufactured in the U.S. The U.S. imports millions of American flags from overseas, mostly from China. But the sponsors of the proposal said it’s time for American flags to originate in the country they represent.
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American Nick Itkin clinches bronze in men’s individual foil
Nick Itkin of the U.S. became the fifth American man to win an Olympic medal in men’s individual foil when he won 15-12 against Japan’s Kazuki Iimura in his Olympic debut.
Continue ReadingStorms bring flash flooding to Dollywood amusement park in Tennessee
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) — Strong thunderstorms brought flash flooding to Dolly Parton’s Dollywood in east Tennessee. Park workers and the Pigeon Forge police and fire departments directed guests to safety on Sunday afternoon, and one minor injury was reported, park officials said in a statement. The amusement park said it was supporting guests whose
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Canada upsets France in women’s rugby quarterfinal matchup
Canada upset France, 19-14, for the surprising upset in the women’s rugby quarterfinals. Piper Logan scored two tries and Chloe Daniels scored the game-winning try.
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Women’s soccer preview, July 31: Stakes high for France, Canada
The U.S. women’s national team has joined Spain in the women’s soccer knockout rounds of the 2024 Paris Olympics, but there’s so much at stake in Wednesday’s final day of group stage fixtures.
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