Sifan Hassan roars back to win 1500m prelim after trip, fall
With less than a lap to go, mile world record-holder Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands – attempting a historic 1500-5K-10K triple – was knocked…
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Why the Refugee Olympic Team feels more relevant than ever: ‘We’ve all lived through collective exile’
By George Ramsay, CNN As soon as the gun sounds at the start of his first Olympic 5,000-meter race, Jamal Mohammed knows his nerves will disappear.…
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Belarusian sprinter refuses to leave Tokyo
Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is seeking protection from her home country, after she was removed from the Olympic Games due to her…
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Olympic Beach Volleyball Day 10: USA, Canada duos win
Three of the eight quarterfinalists in women’s beach volleyball are North…
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Sounds of the 2020 Tokyo Games
The diversity of sports competing in Tokyo allows for a huge range of different sounds. Listen up close to the unique sounds heard around the world…
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Africa’s most populous city is battling floods and rising seas. It may soon be unlivable, experts warn
By Nimi Princewill, CNN Cars and houses submerged in water, commuters wading through buses knee-high in floods, and homeowners counting the cost of…
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Craziest reactions from coaches and crew in Tokyo
It was a different atmosphere in Tokyo with fewer fans in attendance, but the emotions were still on full display as coaches showed their pride and…
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Veterans April Ross and Alix Klineman knock Cuba in Round of 16
April Ross and Alix Klineman’s victory brings Team USA into the beach volleyball…
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USA shot put medalist Raven Saunders raises hands in podium demonstration
USA shot putter Raven Saunders raised her hands in an “X” in a podium demonstration, after the winner’s anthem finished…
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Somerton renovates multi-use court at Joe Muñoz Park
While Somerton residents may be used to playing basketball in their driveway, they can now do so at the upgraded, and renovated court at Joe Muñoz…
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Foul-ball watchdogs sound their sirens, though few around to hear
Foul-ball watchdogs play a valiant role in reminding fans to dodge potentially lethal projectiles brawny hitters club their…
Continue ReadingUnvaccinated Covid-19 patients are filling up hospitals, putting the care of others at risk, doctors say
CNN’s Chris Cuomo visits with Alicia Ball, whose husband William is currently hospitalized in Mississippi with…
Continue ReadingUnvaccinated Covid-19 patients are filling up hospitals, putting the care of others at risk, doctors say
By Holly Yan and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Hospitals are surging with unvaccinated patients infected with the Delta variant — which could affect car…
Continue ReadingYour toddler may not remember socializing before the pandemic. Here’s how to help them adjust
By Ellen Kobe, CNN “I don’t want to. I don’t want to be in here. I don’t like this.” Miles’ temper tantrum had…
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Phelps: The time is now to help athletes struggling with mental health
Michael Phelps opens up in an extended conversation with Mike Tirico on the subject of athlete mental health, his own struggles, and what can be done…
Continue ReadingZoom settles ‘zoombombing’ and data privacy lawsuit for $85 million
By Alexis Benveniste, CNN Business Zoom Video Communications agreed to pay $85 million in a preliminary lawsuit settlement filed Saturday afternoon.…
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Weekly Rewind: Sandstorm deaths, Mysteries of Territorial Prison, Spotlight on Holtville Vikings
Monsoon season has been raining havoc across the U.S. recently. More closer to home, a Yuma family was caught in a Utah sandstorm which caused 20…
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Behind the scenes through TikTok in the Olympic village
Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Olympic village through the athletes’ social media. From the food they eat, to the beds they sleep on and…
Continue Reading Raven Saunders raises hands in ‘X’ in podium demonstration
Saunders has been open about her journey to Tokyo and says with her silver medal she wants to use the platform to be advocate for her community. The…
Continue ReadingUS vaccination rate hits the highest pace in weeks
By Nadia Kounang and Dakin Andone, CNN The rate of Covid-19 vaccinations in the United States continues to rise, a positive sign amid skyrocketing…
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