Paralympic venue plan outlined for 2028 Los Angeles Games
All 2028 Paralympic venues are expected to be within a 35-mile radius surrounding Los Angeles.
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Get ready for Africa’s soccer breakout, says Manchester City star Antoine Semenyo
CNN By Andrew McNicol, CNN (CNN) — Cape Verde’s fairytale run in the 2026 World Cup caught a lot of people by surprise – but not Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo. The tiny island nation’s success encapsulated Africa’s record-breaking outing in the tournament – nine out of the 10 competing African nations advanced to the
Continue Reading Get ready for Africa’s soccer breakout, says Manchester City star Antoine Semenyo
By Andrew McNicol, CNN (CNN) — Cape Verde’s fairytale run in the 2026 World Cup caught a lot of people by surprise – but not Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo. The tiny island nation’s success encapsulated Africa’s record-breaking outing in the tournament – nine out of the 10 competing African nations advanced to the knockout
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False claims about miscarriage risk from Covid-19 vaccines are spreading online. They use a faulty interpretation of data
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Numerous studies have shown that Covid-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy, but Republican senators have recently stirred up false and misleading claims that are now spreading on social media. On Monday, Sens. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Rand Paul of Kentucky released a batch of text messages retrieved from
Continue Reading False claims about miscarriage risk from Covid-19 vaccines are spreading online. They use a faulty interpretation of data
CNN By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Numerous studies have shown that Covid-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy, but Republican senators have recently stirred up false and misleading claims that are now spreading on social media. On Monday, Sens. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Rand Paul of Kentucky released a batch of text messages retrieved
Continue ReadingDocuments show federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive groups, unions
By Associated Press Minneapolis (AP) — Federal agents launched a sweeping undercover surveillance operation earlier this year targeting progressive organizations, labor unions and other groups protesting the immigration crackdown then raging through Minneapolis, according to court documents filed Thursday. The program, dubbed Operation Puppet Master, was aimed at what officials called a network of conspirators
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American Samoa beats U.S. men at World Flag Football Championship, first loss since 2012
Flag football makes its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
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US missionary abducted in Niger released after nine months in captivity, Christian organization says
By Lex Harvey, Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Kevin Rideout, an American missionary who was held captive in Niger for nine months has been released to US officials, the missionary organization he worked for said Friday. “We are grateful to confirm that our good friend and brother in Christ, Kevin Rideout, has been released after
Continue ReadingPowerful storms slam the Midwest for a sixth-straight day, striking already flood-ravaged Indiana and Ohio
CNN By Dalia Faheid, Sarah Dewberry and Meteorologist Briana Waxman (CNN) — Drenching storms rolled over the flood-ravaged Midwest for a sixth day early Friday, bringing more rain to areas where severe flooding has already forced hundreds of people from their homes and left more than 300,000 without power. After parts of Indiana saw 1-in-1,000
Continue ReadingLas notas encontradas en el teléfono móvil de Lindsay Clancy dibujan la imagen de una mujer “en decadencia”
Por Nicki Brown, CNN “La medicación me robó la maternidad y la vida”. Eso es lo que, según los fiscales, estaba escrito en una nota encontrada en el teléfono móvil de Lindsay Clancy, que fue modificada por última vez el día antes de que estrangulara mortalmente a sus tres hijos pequeños en enero de 2023.
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U.S. wins men’s 4x200m freestyle relay at Pan Pacs
The United States proved why they were favorites in the 4x200m freestyle relay, winning in convincing fashion with a Pan Pacific Championships record.
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Midwest flooding begins to ease, but one more round of storms is on the way
By Dalia Faheid, Sarah Dewberry, Rebekah Riess, Kate S. Petersen, Briana Waxman, Mary Gilbert, Tyler Ory, Maria Aguilar Prieto, , (CNN) — Following disastrous flooding across the Midwest that left at least seven dead in Indiana, conditions have begun to improve across the region. As officials turn to recovery efforts, more storms are expected further
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Nigel Farage wins election in which his main rival was a trash can
By Issy Ronald, Reagan Yip, CNN London (CNN) — Nigel Farage has comfortably won a special election that he triggered, meaning he will remain as a member of parliament after a contest that all the other major British parties boycotted, leaving his main opposition as a comedian dressed as a trash can. Farage, leader of
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Australia edges U.S. for women’s 4x200m free title
Australia’s women’s 4x200m freestyle relay team outlasted the United States at the Pan Pacific Championships thanks to a Championship Record time of 7:42.40.
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McCarty swims Championship Record in 50m back
Quintin McCarty set a new Championship Record at the Pan Pacific Championships at 24.51 seconds in the men’s 50m backstroke, winning gold and sharing the podium with U.S. compatriot Will Modglin, who brought home bronze.
Continue ReadingLeagues Cup 2026: clasificados, cruces y fechas de los cuartos de final
Por Federico Leiva, CNN en Español La Leagues Cup busca nuevo dueño, y ya conoce a los ocho equipos que están en la carrera por levantar el trofeo. La primera fase de la competencia llegó a su fin este jueves, con la emoción reservada para el duelo entre Cruz Azul y Chicago Fire, que con
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Alfalfa Fire District Board Under Investigation by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission
UPDATE: KTVZ News has obtained two preliminary review reports from the Oregon Government Ethics Commission concerning Nate Starr and Mark Laucks. You can view the reports below: Nathan Starr PRDownload 26-356PJS Mark Laucks PRDownload UPDATE: The Oregon Government Ethics Commission voted unanimously on Friday to launch a formal investigation into current and former board members
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Berkoff breaks American Record in 50m backstroke
Katharine Berkoff and Regan Smith swam to a 1-2 finish for the U.S. in the 50m backstroke at Pan Pacs, with Berkoff setting a Championship Record and breaking her own American record with a time of 26.90 seconds.
Continue ReadingEurope’s economy faces a one-two punch from extreme weather and war
By Hanna Ziady, Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Nuclear power plants idled. Crops harvested at 3 a.m. Iconic tourist attractions shuttered early. Soaring temperatures are forcing drastic measures in Europe, where successive heatwaves are straining an economy already under pressure from US tariffs, Chinese competition and higher energy prices because of the Iran war.
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Mathias meets moment for gold in 100m breaststroke
Van Mathias had a massive swim for the men’s 100m breaststroke title at the Pan Pacific Championships, setting a Championship Record at 58.02 seconds and just missing his own American Record by a hundredth of a second.
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