California divers rescue man, condition unknown
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) says rescuers pulled a man out of the San Gabriel River Channel at about 9:20pm Friday night.
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Tankers drop fire retardant on Spokane Fire
Residents in some areas of Spokane, Washington, were being told get ready to leave on the evening of July 26, after a fire broke out in the “Palisades Park area west of downtown,” the Spokesman-Review said.
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In a show of growing ties, Russian warships make a new visit to Cuban waters
HAVANA (AP) — Three Russian warships arrived in Cuban waters on Saturday, Moscow’s second such maritime voyage in as many months in a reflection of deepening ties between Russia and Cuba. The naval group, consisting of a training ship, patrol frigate and refueling tanker, are expected to remain docked in Cuba’s port of Havana until
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Olympic swimming at Paris 2024: Results, highlights and medalists for every event
Make this page your one-stop shop for all results and highlights for swimming at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Crash near Gila Bend exit off Interstate 8
According to sources, the crash happened Saturday morning, off the main exit heading east into Gila Bend, off of I-8.
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Antoine Dupont leads France to rugby gold
Antoine Dupont played his best sevens match of the tournament to lift France to a 28-7 win over Fiji. France wins its first gold medal of the Games.
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Arizona authorites search for microburst roof collapse victim
Around 9:30pm Wednesday, a microburst destroyed a warehouse near 43rd Avenue and Van Buren Street.
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How to watch Novak Djokovic at the 2024 Paris Olympics
At the beginning of the summer, the Olympics seemed to be in doubt for world No. 2 Novak Djokovic after he left the French Open with a knee injury. Now, after a stunning run at Wimbledon, Djokovic is set to compete in Paris for another Olympic medal.
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White House lights up with American flag colors for the Olympics
Earlier that day, President Biden posted a video on X, wearing a Team USA ball cap, cheering on Team USA, saying Team USA is the best in the world and will show the world again.
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U.S. swimmers fueled by Aussie legend’s smack talk
Australian Cate Campbell’s comments about Team USA and its unique traditions have American swimmers ready for a rivalry renewed.
Continue Reading Paris’ Olympics opening was wacky and wonderful — and upset bishops. Here’s why
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Ah Paris, the Olympic gold medalist of naughtiness. Revolution ran like a high-voltage wire through the wacky, wonderful and rule-breaking Olympic opening ceremony used to astound, bemuse and, at times, poke a finger in the eye of global audiences on Friday night. That Paris put on the most flamboyant and
Continue ReadingUS water polo star cheered on by her husband at Paris Olympics as he deals with lung cancer
AP Sports Writer SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Pat Woepse smiled. He cheered for his wife, Maddie Musselman. He hung out with a buddy at the Paris Olympics. It was a very special Saturday. A few precious moments away from the reality of lung cancer. Woepse was on hand as the U.S. women’s water polo team
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Long road leads to Olympic silver for U.S. divers Sarah Bacon, Kassidy Cook: ‘Surreal’
The U.S. duo of Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook were nearly flawless on the way to a silver medal in the women’s synchronized 3m springboard finals at the Paris Olympics. They spoke with NBC Olympics about their competition, friendship, family, and road to Paris.
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Father and son from Missouri clean headstones
Armed with brushes, scrapers, and a special cleaning solution, Zach Leonard and his 10-year-old son Lincoln have taken on an unusual summer project at Calvary Cemetery: They’re restoring long-neglected headstones to their former glory.
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Defending Olympic champ Hashimoto, world champ Malone to miss high bar final
Defending Olympic champion Daiki Hashimoto of Japan and American Brody Malone, the 2022 world high bar champion, both faltered during the qualification round and did not advance to the final. Both were anticipated to be strong contenders for the gold medal.
Continue Reading2020 QB draft class cashes in with more than $1.2 billion in contract extensions
AP Pro Football Writer The 2020 quarterback draft class is well on its way to being the highest-paid group of QBs from any draft in NFL history. The quintet of quarterbacks taken in the top two rounds four years ago also has a chance at being the most prolific. With Tua Tagovailoa and Jordan Love
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Canada women’s soccer team deducted six points, coach banned
Canada was deducted six points from the Olympic women’s football tournament and its coach Bev Priestman was banned for a year following the drone spying scandal.
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France’s Victor Wembanyama goes full Space Jam on Brazil in Olympic opener
Victor Wembanyama gave basketball fans a real-life Space Jam moment Saturday in France.
Continue Reading Two Japanese climbers have gone missing while trying to scale K2 in Pakistan, officials say
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani officials say two Japanese climbers have gone missing while attempting to scale K2, the world’s second-highest mountain, in the fourth such incident in less than two months. The latest incident happened on Saturday when the pair fell from a height of 7,500 meters while trying to ascent the 8,611-meter high
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Men’s soccer at the 2024 Paris Olympics FAQ — Where do players come from, age restrictions, more
Current world stars like Manchester City’s Julian Alvarez and Lyon’s Alexandre Lacazette are making big impacts in Paris.
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