How misogynoir is oppressing Black women athletes
By Hannah Ryan, CNN Naomi Osaka discovered what it’s like to be at the sharp end of a sporting governing body’s regulations this summer.…
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Centrowitz does minimum for 2nd in 1500m heat, Kipsang wins
Defending Olympic champion Matthew Centrowitz of the U.S. coasts in for second place in heat two of the men’s 1500m behind Abel Kipsang, third at…
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New Zealand’s Carrington wins third straight gold in women’s kayak single 200m
New Zealand’s Lisa Carrington is the first female athlete to win three gold medals at consecutive Olympic Games in a single-seat boat, with a…
Continue ReadingMaricopa County defies latest subpoena request from Arizona state Senate seeking to expand 2020 ballot review
By Stephanie Becker, CNN Maricopa County and Dominion Voting Systems are rebuffing the latest subpoenas from Arizona’s GOP-led Senate for…
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Cheruiyot advances, Tefera out in first men’s 1500m prelim
Reigning world champion Timothy Cheruiyot of Kenya was beat at the line by Belgium’s Ismael Debjani but still advanced to the semis; Ethiopia’s…
Continue ReadingAmazon union election results should be set aside due to misconduct, NLRB officer recommends
By Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business A National Labor Relations Board official is recommending that the results of the milestone union election…
Continue ReadingEl Gobierno de Biden extiende política fronteriza de la era Trump de manera indefinida
Ángela Reyes (CNN) — El Gobierno del presidente Joe Biden extenderá de manera indefinida una política de la era Trump que permite la…
Continue ReadingAshley Judd vuelve a caminar, seis meses después de destrozarse la pierna en un accidente en el Congo
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Ashley Judd dice que es con “asombro silencioso” que está caminando, casi seis meses después de…
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Home Grown: Field trials find INSV in summer weeds
In today’s Home Grown, trials are being done to see if there is a way to prevent a crop from catching a virus that is new to Yuma…
Continue ReadingVeteran began creating art ‘from the heart’ during pandemic
By John Le Click here for updates on this story ARDEN, North Carolina (WLOS) — The pandemic has been a source of…
Continue ReadingAfterpay lets you buy now and pay later. Square just bought it for $29 billion
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Rob McLean, CNN Business Jack Dorsey’s Square is spending $29 billion on an Australian buy now, pay later firm — a…
Continue ReadingUS-Mexico border arrests remain at highest level in decades amid hottest summer weeks
By Geneva Sands, CNN Federal authorities in July arrested tens of thousands of migrants attempting to enter the United States from Mexico, likely…
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Career Expert Lea Soto-Graham says be versatile when choosing a major
Each year, high school students and returning students choose a college major. And, in many cases, their major may be career-specific.…
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SPECIAL REPORT: The race to the Olympics
It’s a dream for athletes all over the world to one day compete in the Olympics. For University of Arizona Wildcat Track & Field star Shannon…
Continue ReadingLindsey Graham tests positive for Covid-19 and has had ‘flu-like symptoms’ despite being vaccinated
By Clare Foran, Ali Zaslav and Manu Raju, CNN Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina announced Monday that he has tested positive for…
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Handlebar snap causes crash on indoor cycling track
During their run in the men’s team pursuit competition, Australia’s squad was forced to end early after racer Alex Porter crashed on the Izu…
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Ross and Klineman crank it up in a quarterfinal win against Germany
In their quarterfinal match, Team USA’s beach volleyball veterans April Ross and Alix Klineman won big over an experienced German…
Continue ReadingAs Senate takes up infrastructure, Schumer says ‘The longer it takes to finish the bill, the longer we’ll be here’
By Ali Zaslav and Clare Foran, CNN The Senate is gearing up for a fight over amendments to the newly finalized bipartisan infrastructure bill in what…
Continue ReadingA rare species thought to be extinct is clinging to survival, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN A species of tiny chameleons presumed to be extinct due to deforestation has been found, but it is clinging to survival. Up to…
Continue ReadingBiden to extend Trump-era expulsion policy as ‘record numbers’ of migrants cross border
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN The Biden administration will extend a Trump-era border policy that allows for the swift expulsion of migrants encountered…
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