China sweeps gold, silver in women’s trampoline
Chinese gymnasts Zhu Xueying and Liu Lingling claimed the top two spots in the women’s individual trampoline final with scores of 56.635 and 56.350, respectively.
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California utility PG&E is ‘criminally liable’ for the fatal 2020 Zogg Fire, prosecutor says
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Criminal charges will be filed against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company in connection with Zogg Fire, which killed four people and damaged numerous homes and structures, the district attorney for Shasta County in California said Thursday. DA Stephanie Bridgett said in a statement that PG&E was “criminally liable” and that
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U.S. women rout ROC in water polo bounce-back game
The United States women’s water polo team rebounded from their first Olympic loss in 13 years to crush ROC 18-5.
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News 11 Sports: Jade Carey’s watch party
An Arizona Olympian gets plenty of hometown support while she competes in Tokyo.
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Gold Cup championship game set
2 North American soccer powers will meet for the CONCACAF Gold Cup title come Sunday.
Continue ReadingFrancesca Street, CNN It was October 2012 and Mae Edilyn Lumba Fortuna had temporarily left behind her busy life in Manila to vacation on the Filipino island of Boracay. With her friend Ivy in tow, Fortuna spent her evenings out dancing and her days lazing on Boracay’s spectacular White Beach. This particular morning, Ivy didn’t
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Gravesites vandalized at local cemetery
Residents are infuriated over reports that a local cemetery had been vandalized. Now, police need your help to find the person or persons responsible for this heinous act.
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Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott team up to give $40 million to support women
By Clare Duffy, CNN Business In a powerful philanthropic pairing, Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott have teamed up to direct $40 million to advancing the power and influence of American women over the next decade. The donation is being awarded to winners of the Equality Can’t Wait Challenge, a competition hosted by French Gates’
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Long eagle putt lands for Xander Schauffele
Xander Schauffele nailed a long eagle putt to get to 8 under par overall. The American pro golfer has been near the top of the leaderboard during the second round of Olympic action in Tokyo.
Continue ReadingPhilippines renews key military agreement with the United States
By Sophie Jeong and Brad Lendon, CNN The Philippines is restoring a military agreement with the United States that makes it easier for US forces to move in and out the country and signals to China a renewed commitment to the 70-year-old US-Philippine alliance. Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
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USA, Netherlands meet in quarterfinal in 2019 World Cup final rematch
United States and Netherlands fought in the 2019 World Cup final. They’ll meet again in the first knockout round in Tokyo. What’s changed between then and now?
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Two Australian athletes, team member remain in isolation-team
The team was cleared from quarantine after U.S. pole vaulter Sam Kendricks tested positive, but three members will continue to remain isolated.
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Dominican Republic pitches shutout against Mexico
The Dominican Republic used five pitchers to shut out Mexico in Olympic baseball pool play on Friday.
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Police: robbers intentionally crashing into victims in San Luis, Mexico
Criminals in San Luis, Mexico are intentionally crashing into victims to rob them.
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U.S. women’s eight 4th in final, ending 3-Games gold streak
Canada takes gold in the women’s eight, its first in the event in nearly three decades, as three-time defending Olympic champion United States crew finishes off the podium for the first time since the 2000 Sydney Games.
Continue Reading Security separates Providence mayor and Rhode Island governor during a tense confrontation
By Amir Vera, CNN Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee was confronted Wednesday evening by the mayor of Providence, prompting security to separate the two politicians. McKee was preparing to deliver remarks during a news conference when Mayor Jorge Elorza approached him. “Governor, this is too important for you to play the coward role on this,”
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Shane Lowry recaps his hot and humid day on the golf course
Shane Lowry spoke about his familiarity with hot conditions out on the golf course, as well as why he decided to compete for his country in the 2020 Tokyo Games.
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Zhu, Liu lead China to 1-2 finish in women’s trampoline final
Zhu Xueying and Liu Lingling claimed the top two spots in the women’s individual trampoline final while American Nicole Ahsinger finished sixth.
Continue ReadingWith strict rules in place, Chicago hopes Lollapalooza will be remembered for the great music and not Covid-19 cases
WLS By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The start of Chicago’s famed music festival, Lollapalooza, has stirred fears of a rise in Covid-19 cases as thousands gather for four days of performances. The festival, which kicked off Thursday, is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of people to Grant Park in downtown Chicago. But with nationwide concern
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By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The start of Chicago’s famed music festival, Lollapalooza, has stirred fears of a rise in Covid-19 cases as thousands gather for four days of performances. The festival, which kicked off Thursday, is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of people to Grant Park in downtown Chicago. But with nationwide concern over
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