China surges past rival Japan during men’s Olympic gymnastics qualifying
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Longtime men’s gymnastics rivals China and Japan appear headed for another tight finish at the Olympics. The…
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Richard, Juda edge out Malone; Great Britain tops U.S. in first subdivision
After the first subdivision of qualifications for men’s artistic gymnastics, Great Britain holds a lead over the United States. Frederick Richard…
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Men’s handball recap, July 27: Croatia wins thriller; Denmark races past France
Running recap of the men’s handball matches in Paris Olympic group play from Saturday, July…
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Life and death in the heat. What it feels like when Earth’s temperatures soar to record highs
Associated Press BENI MELLAL, Morocco (AP) — In the unrelenting heat of Morocco’s Middle Atlas, people were sleeping on rooftops. Hanna Ouhbour…
Continue ReadingLife and death in the heat. What it feels like when Earth’s temperatures soar to record highs
Associated Press BENI MELLAL, Morocco (AP) — In the unrelenting heat of Morocco’s Middle Atlas, people were sleeping on rooftops. Hanna Ouhbour…
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Ledecky edges Titmus, sets pace in 400m freestyle heats
In the opening act for what promises to be a thrilling showdown on the first day of swimming at the Paris Olympics, 2016 gold medalist and former…
Continue Reading French train networks partially restored after line sabotage ahead of Olympics
PARIS (AP) — French railway company SNCF says it has made significant progress in restoring high-speed train services after acts of sabotage…
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Men’s volleyball shocker: Germany takes down Japan to open Saturday slate
In their first Olympic men’s volleyball game since London 2012, Germany shocked No. 2-ranked Japan, 3-2, to open the men’s volleyball competition at…
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‘Cook’N Bacon’ earn first U.S. medals in Paris, silver in 3m syncho; China wins gold
China, the U.S. and Great Britain finished 1-2-3 in the final of the women’s synchro springboard diving competition Saturday in…
Continue Reading Olympic organizers apologize for introducing South Korean athletes as North Korea
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Olympic organizers said they “deeply apologize” for introducing South Korea’s athletes as North Korea during…
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China wins first medal of Paris Olympics in 10m mixed team air rifle final
China defeated South Korea in 10m mixed team air rifle final to win the first medal of the 2024 Paris…
Continue Reading The Philippines says a cargo of oil has started to leak from a tanker that sank in Manila Bay
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine authorities say the cargo of industrial fuel oil on a tanker that sank in stormy weather in…
Continue ReadingSimone Biles will serve as the anchor on three of four events for the U.S. during Olympic qualifying
PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles will begin her quest for a second Olympic all-around title when she competes in all four events during qualifying on…
Continue Reading Japan’s Sado gold mine gains UNESCO status after Tokyo pledges to exhibit dark WWII history
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The UNESCO World Heritage committee has decided to register Japan’s controversial Sado gold mine as a cultural…
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24 American athletes to watch at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Some of the biggest stars at the 2024 Paris Olympics will be representing Team USA in the red, white and blue. Get to know these 24 American athletes…
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Men’s street skateboarding competition at Paris Olympics postponed to Monday
The men’s competition for street skateboarding has been postponed until Monday, organizers…
Continue ReadingJust like at the Tokyo Olympics, American cowbell clanging will be raucous again at Paris Games
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Before Tokyo three years ago, the U.S. Olympic swim coaches pondered how to best support their athletes and help fire…
Continue Reading An Israeli airstrike hits a school sheltering people in Gaza, killing at least 30 including children
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli airstrikes hit a school used by displaced Palestinians in central Gaza on Saturday,…
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Meet and Greet with candidates for upcoming election
Three upcoming democratic progressive women candidates for the elections made themselves available tonight to the public in San Luis,…
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