Kamala Harris has America focused on multiracial identity
Associated Press An election year that was already bitterly partisan has been completely upended by President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of…
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Simone Biles competes in Olympics gymnastics with a calf injury: What we know
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Limping on her left ankle after saying she had an issue with her calf, Simone Biles dominated during qualifying…
Continue ReadingParis Olympics organizers say they meant no disrespect with ‘Last Supper’ tableau
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Paris Olympics organizers apologized to anyone who was offended by a tableau that evoked Leonardo da Vinci’s “The…
Continue ReadingSenate candidate Bernie Moreno campaigns as an outsider. His wealthy family is politically connected
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno of Ohio likes to portray himself as a political outsider in his…
Continue ReadingRussia’s Putin vows ‘mirror measures’ in response to U.S. missiles in Germany
Russia may deploy new strike weapons in response to the planned U.S. stationing of longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany, Russian President…
Continue ReadingJoe Biden is out and Kamala Harris is in. Disenchanted voters are taking a new look at their choices
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden is out and Kamala Harris is in. That means many voters who had been displeased that they had same…
Continue ReadingDoug Emhoff would become the country’s first first gentleman if Kamala Harris wins the presidency
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and propelled Vice President Kamala Harris into a…
Continue ReadingThe Russia-US divide was on display during Moscow’s monthlong presidency of the UN Security Council
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Whether it’s Gaza, Ukraine, Syria or a new world order, it’s been Russia versus the United States and…
Continue ReadingTwo meteor showers will flash across the sky around the same time in late July
AP Science Writer Get ready for a meteor shower doubleheader. The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks in late July. And this year, it will…
Continue ReadingBlood tests for Alzheimer’s may be coming to your doctor’s office. Here’s what to know
AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers…
Continue ReadingUK is ‘broke and broken,’ new government says as it prepares to tackle shortfall in public finances
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s new left-leaning government says the nation is “broke and broken,” blaming the situation on its…
Continue ReadingWhen Biles competes, the show is in the stands too. Tom Cruise, more stars attend her Olympic return
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Many high-profile fans are attending the return to the Olympics of Simone Biles. She is competing in the…
Continue ReadingItaly and China sign a 3-year action plan as Italian leader Meloni tries to reset relations
Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says Italy and China have signed a three-year action plan to implement past…
Continue ReadingVenezuelans anxiously await results in crucial presidential election as opposition signal high voter turnout
By Tara John and Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Venezuela, Caracas (CNN) — Venezuelans are anxiously awaiting the result of a highly consequential…
Continue ReadingIsrael weighs response to Hezbollah after a rocket from Lebanon kills 12 youths on a soccer field
Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Middle East braced for a potential flare-up in violence on Sunday after Israeli authorities said a…
Continue ReadingSimone Biles shakes off a calf injury to dominate during Olympic gymnastics qualifying
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — The similarities were striking. Maybe fitting in the birthplace of déjà vu. Simone Biles sitting off to the side…
Continue ReadingIsrael says Hezbollah will ‘pay the price’ after blaming it for attack on soccer field that killed 12 children
By Rob Picheta, Michael Schwartz, Catherine Nicholls, Gianluca Mezzofiore, Benjamin Brown, Jeremy Diamond and Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — Israel…
Continue ReadingIsrael says Hezbollah will ‘pay the price’ after blaming it for attack on soccer field that killed 12 children
CNN By Rob Picheta, Michael Schwartz, Catherine Nicholls, Gianluca Mezzofiore and Benjamin Brown, CNN (CNN) — Israel vowed Hezbollah will…
Continue ReadingOlympic surfers sleep on a cruise ship in Tahiti, a first for the Games
Associated Press TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — Cardboard beds might be Paris’ solution to providing athletes a place to sleep for the 2024 Olympics.…
Continue ReadingPLAYLIST: A musical guide to each Paris Olympics sport, from archery to wrestling
AP Music Writer From the dazzling opening ceremony to warmup songs, music is intrinsic to the Paris Olympics now underway. Athletes from around the…
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