U.S. swimmers fueled by Aussie legend’s smack talk
Australian Cate Campbell’s comments about Team USA and its unique traditions have American swimmers ready for a rivalry renewed.
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Groups demonstrate in downtown Baltimore against investing in gas infrastructure
By Hannah Hoffman Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WBAL) — A coalition of groups demonstrated Thursday in downtown Baltimore over gas. The coalition, including members of CASA, the Climate Action Network and the Maryland PIRG Foundation, called on Maryland’s utilities to stop investing in gas infrastructure. A report from the Office of
Continue ReadingThe US economy Kamala Harris inherits and how she may run on it
CNN’s Elisabeth Buchwald, Chris Isidore, Bryan Mena and Allison Morrow (CNN) — President Joe Biden arrived at the White House in 2021 at a time of heightened chaos and uncertainty across a country reeling from the pandemic. Biden used his inauguration address to promote unity, in hopes of delivering a nation that’s “stronger, more prosperous,
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Angelique Kerber conquers Naomi Osaka in R1 women’s singles
Germany’s Angelique Kerber conquers Japan’s Naomi Osaka in the pair’s first round women’s singles match. Keber notched three aces on her way to victory over the former world No. 1.
Continue ReadingLawmakers may revisit state pension system as indicted former officer Jeffrey Vappie gets $6,000 a month
By Travers Mackel Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — Former New Orleans Police Department officer Jeffrey Vappie is going to collect more than $6,000 a month for the rest of his life, according to the Municipal Police Employees Retirement System. That’s what his state pension is after retiring from the
Continue ReadingBernalillo County facing lawsuit, allegedly violated the law
By Julian Paras Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KOAT) — Bernalillo County is facing a lawsuit and is being accused of withholding information from the public regarding Metropolitan Detention Center records. “Don’t we want to know that everybody is being treated equally? Don’t we know if there are bad apples that
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South Korea’s Oh prevails in dramatic gold medal sabre match
Oh Sang-Uk of South Korea triumphs over Tunisia’s Fares Ferjani in a fierce match to win the men’s individual sabre gold medal.
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Long road leads to Olympic silver for U.S. divers Sarah Bacon, Kassidy Cook: ‘Surreal’
The U.S. duo of Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook were nearly flawless on the way to a silver medal in the women’s synchronized 3m springboard finals at the Paris Olympics. They spoke with NBC Olympics about their competition, friendship, family, and road to Paris.
Continue Reading Long road leads to Olympic silver for U.S. divers Sarah Bacon, Kassidy Cook: ‘Surreal’
The U.S. duo of Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook were nearly flawless on the way to a silver medal in the women’s synchronized 3m springboard finals at the Paris Olympics. They spoke with NBC Olympics about their competition, friendship, family, and road to Paris.
Continue ReadingParis’ Olympics opening was wacky and wonderful — and upset bishops. Here’s why
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Ah Paris, the Olympic gold medalist of naughtiness. Revolution ran like a high-voltage wire through the wacky, wonderful and rule-breaking Olympic opening ceremony used to astound, bemuse and, at times, poke a finger in the eye of global audiences on Friday night. That Paris put on the most flamboyant and
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U.S. beats Canada in women’s beach volleyball opener
U.S. duo Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss impressed in their beach volleyball Pool B opener, defeating Canada’s Heather Bansley and Sophie Bukovec in straight sets as the Eiffel Tower looked on in Paris.
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Cafe culture and the French art of watching the world go by
What really makes Paris, Paris? Kira Dixon answers this question by visiting the iconic Cafe de Flore, ordering a croque madame and experiencing French cafe culture for herself.
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Defending Olympic champ Hashimoto, world champ Malone to miss high bar final
Defending Olympic champion Daiki Hashimoto of Japan and American Brody Malone, the 2022 world high bar champion, both faltered during the qualification round and did not advance to the final. Both were anticipated to be strong contenders for the gold medal.
Continue Reading Defending Olympic champ Hashimoto, world champ Malone to miss high bar final
Defending Olympic champion Daiki Hashimoto of Japan and American Brody Malone, the 2022 world high bar champion, both faltered during the qualification round and did not advance to the final. Both were anticipated to be strong contenders for the gold medal.
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Canada women’s soccer team deducted six points, coach banned
Canada was deducted six points from the Olympic women’s football tournament and its coach Bev Priestman was banned for a year following the drone spying scandal.
Continue Reading Canada women’s soccer team deducted six points, coach banned
Canada was deducted six points from the Olympic women’s football tournament and its coach Bev Priestman was banned for a year following the drone spying scandal.
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Spain opens the 2024 Games with win over France
Spain women’s water polo opened the 2024 Olympic Games with a dominant win over host nation France.
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France’s Victor Wembanyama goes full Space Jam on Brazil in Olympic opener
Victor Wembanyama gave basketball fans a real-life Space Jam moment Saturday in France.
Continue Reading France’s Victor Wembanyama goes full Space Jam on Brazil in Olympic opener
Victor Wembanyama gave basketball fans a real-life Space Jam moment Saturday in France.
Continue ReadingCommunity calls for action after seventh homicide in Asheville this year
By WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Asheville police are investigating a shooting early Friday morning that left one man dead. Police say officers were called to a reported gunshot wound at Hillcrest Apartments along Atkinson Street at around 2:24 a.m. on July 26. Officers found Denzel
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