Drums and dance open Tahiti’s Olympic surfing extravaganza
Tahiti welcomed the 2024 Olympic surfing event on Friday with blazing sunshine, songs and Polynesian culture honoring the sport’s ancient roots, a…
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Mike Trout gets good news after MRI on left knee, timeline for return remains to be determined
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout has received good medical news for a change. The Los Angeles Angels star said an MRI on his left…
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Olympic table tennis preview, July 27: China starts Olympic gold quest
The Olympic table tennis tournament kicks off on Saturday, with action in men’s singles, women’s singles and mixed doubles. China will look to…
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FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly two weeks after Donald Trump’s near assassination, the FBI confirmed Friday that it was indeed a bullet…
Continue ReadingCrosby, Wilkins give the Raiders one of the NFL’s more talented defensive lines
AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Raiders do run seven-on-seven drills in training camp, but coach Antonio Pierce has made it known he…
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Swimming 7/27 preview: Ledecky’s superstar showdown highlights must-see Paris opener
Get ready for the opening day of swimming at the 2024 Paris Olympics with event-by-event previews, lane assignments and…
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Ireland’s Shane Lowry one of three golfers to carry flags at Opening Ceremony
Ireland’s Shane Lowry had the honor of being one of his country’s flag bearer on Friday at the Opening Ceremony of the Paris…
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Over 100 pounds of meth found in truck at Tecate Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers found over 100 pounds of meth in a…
Continue Reading New York City turns to AI-powered scanners in push to keep guns out of the subway system
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is turning to AI-powered scanners in a new bid to keep guns out of its subway system. But the pilot…
Continue Reading Senators call on Federal Trade Commission to investigate automakers’ sale of driving data to brokers
DETROIT (AP) — Two U.S. senators are calling on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate automakers selling customers’ driving data to brokers…
Continue Reading Two former FBI officials settle lawsuits with Justice Department over leaked text messages
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Two former FBI officials have settled lawsuits with the Justice Department to resolve claims that their privacy…
Continue Reading Singing, ceremonies and straw hats: Olympics opening ceremony in Tahiti centers Polynesian culture
Associated Press PAPARA, Tahiti (AP) — Tahitian dancers in palm leaf skirts mingled with surfers, locals and tourists as the opening ceremony for…
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Slightly cooler temps coming for the weekend
Strong winds coming soon for the Desert Southwest as temperatures will drop…
Continue Reading Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Govs. Wes Moore, D-Md., J.B. Pritzker, D-Ill., and Chris Sununu, R-N.H. ___ NBC’s “Meet the…
Continue Reading Algerians honor victims of colonial-era French crackdown at Paris Olympics ceremony
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria reminded France of a particularly dark chapter of its colonial past during the opening ceremony for the Paris…
Continue Reading A federal court approves new Michigan state Senate seats for Detroit-area districts
Associated Press Lansing (AP) — Federal judges have given final approval to new boundaries for several Detroit-area state legislative seats. The…
Continue Reading Olympic cauldron is lit by French gold medalists Teddy Riner and Marie-José Pérec
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — French Olympic gold medalists Teddy Riner and Marie-José Pérec teamed to light the cauldron for the Paris…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Excessive heat and humidity continues through tonight
Excessive heat and humidity will continue through tonight. Thankfully this weekend we will be a lot drier with seasonable temperatures.…
Continue Reading Celine Dion makes musical comeback at Paris Olympics with Eiffel Tower serenade
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Celine Dion made a triumphant return Friday with a very public performance, closing out the Paris Olympics’ opening…
Continue Reading Utah officials deny clemency for man set to be executed for 1998 killing of his girlfriend’s mother
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah officials have denied clemency to a man who is set to be executed for the 1998 killing of his…
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