AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — There’s a very notable difference about the Paris Olympics: the noise. From the judo mat to the swimming pool, the star-studded stands at gymnastics and every venue in between and beyond, the fans have returned to the Games in raucous fashion. The Paris Olympics are the first with spectators
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In a super tight finish in the women’s 100m breaststroke that included American great Lilly King, the top five places were decided by a fraction of a second.
Continue ReadingBy Rob Picheta, Tamar Michaelis, Mike Schwartz and Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — A major political rift has broken out in Israel over the detention of nine Israeli soldiers, who are being investigated over the alleged abuse of a Palestinian inmate at a controversial desert detention facility. Far-right lawmakers and protesters breached the perimeter of
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Canadian Christa Deguchi won the gold medal in the women’s under 57kg judo at the Paris Olympics on Monday.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press There have been days this summer when it just feels too hot to turn on the stove or oven. AP food writer Katie Workman suggests turning to some simple meals that don’t take any cooking at all. Granted, for some of them she suggests adding precooked items like rotisserie chicken. But mostly she’s
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South Korea won the gold medal in men’s team archery at the Paris Olympics on Monday, beating host nation France 5-1.
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Norway defeated France 27-22 in men’s handball at the 2024 Paris Olympics to remain unbeaten while France still searches for its first win in the tournament.
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Netherlands women’s field hockey completed the fourth quarter comeback for a low-scoring victory over Germany.
Continue ReadingBy Niamh Kennedy and Pauline Lockwood, CNN London (CNN) — Former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children, London’s Metropolitan Police said Monday. The charges related to images allegedly shared on WhatsApp, a police spokesperson said. Police charged Edwards, a former anchor of the BBC’s
Continue ReadingWildfire smoke may be worse for your brain health than other air pollution. New research links it to an increased risk of dementia. The findings come as millions spent the weekend under air quality warnings from wildfires spewing smoke across the western U.S. Researchers tracked 10 years of health records from older adults in southern
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Carlos Alcaraz won his singles match on Monday despite some “pain,” which he said would not prevent him from playing doubles with Rafael Nadal.
Continue ReadingBy Erin Hassanzadeh Click here for updates on this story MINOCQUA, Wisconsin (WCCO) — A scientist warns that the effects of climate change could ultimately drive Minnesota’s state bird out of the state entirely. Loons captivate our imaginations and steal our hearts, but they’re literally shrinking. Loon nesting season on Blue Lake in Minocqua, Wisconsin
Continue ReadingWCCO, DOUG SELLE, CNN By Erin Hassanzadeh Click here for updates on this story MINOCQUA, Wisconsin (WCCO) — A scientist warns that the effects of climate change could ultimately drive Minnesota’s state bird out of the state entirely. Loons captivate our imaginations and steal our hearts, but they’re literally shrinking. Loon nesting season on Blue
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Watch along with Ryan Murphy’s mother, as she cheers on her son to a bronze medal in the men’s 100m backstroke final at the Paris Olympics.
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South Koreans Tom Kim and Byeong Hun An say they are focused on winning a medal for their country, not what a gold medal could offer them.
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American backstroke great Ryan Murphy hung on for a bronze medal in the men’s 100m backstroke final, behind Thomas Ceccon of Italy and Xu Jiayu of China.
Continue ReadingAP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators have approved a blood test for colon cancer, offering a new way of screening for a leading cause of cancer deaths. Medical manufacturer Guardant said Monday the Food and Drug Administration approved its Shield test for screening adults 45 and older. The approval is expected to
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Continue ReadingATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in Greece have ordered nationwide restrictions on goat and sheep to combat a deadly viral outbreak. The measures include a ban on the commercial slaughter of goats and sheep as well as movement for reproduction, expanding restrictions already in effect in parts of central Greece where the outbreak was first
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Team USA’s Regan Smith and Australia’s Kaylee McKeown, the two fastest women ever in the 100m backstroke, set the stage for a marquee Olympic final by each winning their respective semifinals.
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