Men’s handball quarterfinals recap, Aug. 7: Spain, Germany advance with OT wins
Follow along as the men’s handball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics continues with four quarterfinal…
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Everything to know ahead of U.S. men’s basketball semifinal matchup with Serbia
A full preview ahead of the U.S. men’s basketball team’s Olympic semifinal game against…
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Japan’s SoftBank reduces its investment losses with gains in Alibaba and other holdings
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group has reported a smaller loss for the April-June quarter compared to a year…
Continue Reading Putin accuses Ukraine of a ‘large-scale provocation’ with its raid in southwestern Russia
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday described a Ukrainian incursion into the country’s…
Continue Reading Pro-government fighters attack areas of US-backed fighters in east Syria. 2 killed
Associated Press QAMISHLI, Syria (AP) — Fighters backed by Iran and the Syrian government have attacked areas controlled by U.S.-backed fighters in…
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Boxing recap, Aug. 6: Omari Jones last man fighting for Team USA
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Ireland’s Kellie Harrington won back-to-back boxing golds after finishing atop the podium at Tokyo…
Continue Reading PETA protesters interrupt Pope Francis’ Vatican audience, call on him to denounce bullfighting
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Two activists from animal rights group PETA have interrupted Pope Francis’ general audience, shouting and holding up banners…
Continue Reading Thai court dissolves progressive Move Forward Party, which won election but was blocked from power
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Thailand has ordered the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party, which won national elections…
Continue Reading Dubai International Airport, busiest for global travel, sees half-year record of 44.9M passengers
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai International Airport has seen a record 44.9 million travelers pass through its terminals…
Continue Reading Sony reports higher profits on healthy demand for its video games, movies and music
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Sony says its profit rose 6.5% in the last quarter on robust demand for its video games, films and music. The…
Continue Reading British police prepared for far-right agitators. They found peaceful anti-racism protesters instead
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Far-right demonstrations that had been anticipated by police in dozens of locations across Britain failed to…
Continue Reading Turkey formally asks to join the genocide case against Israel at the UN court
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey has filed a formal request with the International Court of Justice to join South Africa’s genocide…
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CBS 13 SPORTS: A look ahead to football season in the Desert Southwest
We give you a look to what’s around the corner, and a look at a Yuma Catholic football player who will be attending an Ivy League…
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Spain’s Martin Alvaro and Maria Perez win race walk mixed relay in the event’s Olympic debut
The Spanish team of Martin Alvaro and Maria Perez won the marathon race mixed walk relay in the first ever running of the event on the Olympic…
Continue Reading Japan’s Honda reports a nearly 9% rise in profit on healthy demand for its motorcycles and cars
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Honda reported Wednesday that its profit rose 8.7% in the April-June quarter as strong sales of hybrid vehicles in…
Continue Reading China’s exports grow 7% in July, under forecasts, while imports gain momentum
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — China has reported its exports rose 7% in July from a year earlier, below economists’ forecasts for growth…
Continue Reading US, Australia, Canada, Philippines stage naval and air force maneuvers in disputed South China Sea
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States, Australia, Canada and the Philippines are staging joint air force and naval drills…
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Yuma Catholic’s Polk commits to Brown
Jeremiah Polk commits to play football at Brown…
Continue Reading NBC 11 Sportscast: Polk commits to Brown
Yuma Catholic’s Polk commits to Brown, free sports physicals and…
Continue Reading Ex-partner of Argentina’s former president Alberto Fernández accuses him of abuse
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The ex-partner of former Argentine President Alberto Fernández has accused him of physically and emotionally…
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