AP Health Writer U.S. health officials are warning that several types of ground cinnamon sold at certain discount and specialty grocery stores are contaminated with high levels of lead. The Food and Drug Administration issued alerts for at least 10 types of packaged ground cinnamon sold at Dollar Tree, Patel Brothers, Eurogrocery and other stores
Continue Reading SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri woman will spend the rest of her life in prison after admitting in federal court that she kidnapped and killed a pregnant Arkansas woman in what prosecutors say was an attempt to claim her baby. Amber Waterman of Pineville, Missouri, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count each of kidnapping
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Jose Augusto Torres stole the show at the men’s BMX freestyle final to snag gold. Great Britain’s Keiran Reilly secured silver while France’s Anthony Jeanjean took home the bronze.
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Gold medal contender Carlos Alcaraz continued his quest for his first ever Olympic medal with a straight-set victory over Roman Safiullin in the third round of the men’s singles tournament.
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is suspending $95 million in U.S. assistance to Georgia after its parliament adopted legislation related to foreign agents that critics say was inspired by a Russian law used to crack down on political dissent. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday he’s decided to pause the aid directly benefiting
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In the women’s all-around final, Biles will be looking for her second Olympic all-around title and sixth Olympic gold medal, but will face stiff competition from Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, who finished second to Biles at the 2023 World Championships.
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With eyes set on a superstar trio and minds wondering who could be this year’s big surprise, here are five things leading into the 2024 Paris Olympic men’s golf competition.
Continue Reading Associated Press/Report for America ATLANTA (AP) — During the Civil Rights Movement, young people put their bodies on the line as Freedom Riders, boarding buses to protest segregation. One of those riders spoke to young leaders in Atlanta as Democrats adjust to the entry of Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race. Her campaign
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Paris is known for its world renown cuisine with delectable desserts and pastries. However for the athletes in the Olympic Village, the offerings are a bit “healthier”.
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Recapping Day 2 of the equestrian dressage qualifying round as the fields are set for both the team and individual finals.
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Multiple witnesses in the area say they heard lots of loud bangs around 8:45pm Tuesday. Two witnesses said they heard as many as seven gunshots.
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The hunt for gold isn’t over for American street skateboarders Nyjah Huston and Jagger Eaton. After taking silver and bronze in what may have been the greatest men’s skateboard street final yet, the two are hyped to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
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As the track and field slate at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games approaches, it’s time to answer a baker’s dozen of burning questions, covering Noah Lyles, Sha’Carri Richardson, Ryan Crouser, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and more.
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In the Village: An NBC Olympic and Paralympic podcast. Join us for insider coverage of the daily lives of your favorite members of team USA during the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Episodes release daily during the Games.
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52-year-old Christopher Dunn walked out of the St. Louis Courthouse a free man. Dunn was convicted of murder in the 1990 shooting of a 15-year-old boy. He has said he was at his mother’s house at the time.
Continue Reading Associated Press ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. (AP) — A demagogue and religious fanatics impose a theocracy. What sounds like a ripped-from-the-headlines 21st century story portrayed by Giacomo Meyerbeer 175 years ago in “Le Prophète” was brought back in a compelling production by Bard’s SummerScape festival. A success at Paris’ Salle Le Peletier in 1849, “Le Prophète” became
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U.S. gold medal hopefuls Kelly Cheng/Sara Hughes defeated France’s Aline Chamereau/Clemence Vieira in a grueling two sets under the shadow of Eiffel Tower Stadium on Wednesday.
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With gold in the women’s synchro platform on Wednesday, China has now passed the U.S. for most all-time gold medals in Olympic diving.
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Quan Hongchan became an overnight sensation in China after the diver won her first Olympic gold in Tokyo in the women’s 10-meter platform event, scoring a 10 on each of her dives as a 14-year-old.
Continue Reading AP Film Writer The second part of Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga” will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September, organizers said Wednesday. “Chapter Two” was originally set for a mid-August theatrical debut but was pulled from the schedule after “Chapter One” underperformed. The continuation of the Western epic will
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