Russian disinformation slams Paris and amplifies Khelif debate to undermine the Olympics
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The actor in the viral music video denouncing the 2024 Olympics looks a lot like French President Emmanuel…
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Energy Department awards $2.2B to strengthen the electrical grid and add clean power
Associated Press The Department of Energy on Tuesday announced $2.2 billion in funding for eight projects across 18 states to strengthen the…
Continue Reading Harris introduces new running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the ‘vice president America deserves’
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to the nation on Tuesday at a raucous rally in…
Continue ReadingThe Olympics are over and Shane Lowry wants to make a big push for his best chance in the FedEx Cup
AP Golf Writer SAINT QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — Shane Lowry was among 21 players at the Paris Olympics who headed across the Atlantic Ocean…
Continue Reading Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe wins Republican nomination for governorship
Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters have chosen Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe to be the Republican nominee for governor. Kehoe beat…
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What to watch as men’s water polo heads to the quarterfinals
Eight teams are still in contention for that coveted gold medal in the men’s water polo tournament at the Paris Olympics. Here’s a look at all…
Continue ReadingVice President Kamala Harris has decided on a running mate, AP sources say, with an announcement coming in hours
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has decided on a running mate, AP sources say, with an announcement coming in…
Continue ReadingThe final image of Simone Biles at the Olympics was a symbol of joy — and where the sport is going
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles cast a knowing glance across the awards podium toward Jordan Chiles. The longtime friends and U.S.…
Continue Reading The final image of Simone Biles at the Olympics was a symbol of joy — and where the sport is going
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles cast a knowing glance across the awards podium toward Jordan Chiles. The longtime friends and U.S.…
Continue Reading Q&A: Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, Hong Chau discuss their Boston heist comedy ‘The Instigators’
AP Film Writer Matt Damon and Casey Affleck play complete strangers thrown into their first heist in the new action comedy “The Instigators.” The…
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U.S. climber Sam Watson smashes men’s speed world record with 4.75-second qualification run
American Sam Watson broke the men’s speed climbing world record (which he set previously) with a 4.75-second run. Indonesia’s Veddriq Leonardo was…
Continue Reading Putin calls for a project to promote ‘traditional Russian values’ overseas
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is calling for the government to develop a program for overseas promotion of “traditional Russian…
Continue Reading Biden is hosting the 2023 World Series champion Texas Rangers at the White House on Thursday
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host the Texas Rangers at the White House on Thursday to recognize the 2023 World…
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There are little robot cars at the Olympics and they’re here to help
Developed by Toyota, these little robots work with their human friends to pick up and drop off throws equipment: javelins, hammers, shotputs and…
Continue Reading Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst has book out this fall on Oct. 7 Hamas invasion of Israel
NEW YORK (AP) — The chief foreign correspondent for Fox News, Trey Yingst, will have a book out this fall timed to the first anniversary of the…
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Silence is not golden: Simone Biles and Suni Lee discuss ‘awkward’ beam final
Simone Biles and Suni Lee discuss the “awkward” beam final at 2024 Paris Olympics in which both American gymnasts fell and did not reach the…
Continue Reading A Nobel laureate is chosen to lead Bangladesh after protests toppled Hasina. Who is Muhammad Yunus?
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been chosen to head the country’s interim…
Continue ReadingCan Olympic swimming in LA’s SoFi Stadium match the atmosphere in Paris’ La Defense Arena?
AP Sports Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — The French put on an incredible show at the Olympic swimming pool, packing the place with screaming,…
Continue ReadingCan Olympic swimming in LA’s SoFi Stadium match the atmosphere in Paris’ La Defense Arena?
AP Sports Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — The French put on an incredible show at the Olympic swimming pool, packing the place with screaming,…
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Wrestling recap, Aug. 6: Team USA’s Hildebrandt to first Olympic final
Tuesday saw U.S. wrestler and Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist Sarah Hildebrandt advance to the 50kg finals at the Paris…
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