Three possible running mate finalists announced
The presumptive Democratic nominee for president met with three finalist for the position Sunday, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro,…
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Australians Hannah Green, Minjee Lee enjoy Olympic team dinners with ‘golf nerds’
Hannah Green and Minjee Lee said they don’t talk much about golf, especially away from the course. That is not the same for the Australian men…
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Here’s why you should watch American Amit Elor wrestle in the semis Monday night
In her first two wrestling matches at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA’s Amit Elor had her opponents (inadvertently) speaking…
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U.S. swimming stars dispel theories that shallow pool sabotaged times: ‘It’s totally a myth’
Swimming at the 2024 Paris Olympics delivered no shortage of nail-biting action, memorable performances and thrilling finishes across the entirety of…
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What’s behind the anti-immigrant violence that has exploded across Britain? Here’s a look
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain has been convulsed by violence for the past week as crowds spouting anti-immigrant and Islamophobic slogans…
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Sailing recap, Aug. 5: Marit Bouwmeester clinches gold for Netherlands ahead of medal race
Marit Bouwmeester of the Netherlands effectively secured gold in the women’s dinghy on Monday and is set to be crowned as the most successful woman…
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After taking on Olympic Village challenges, U.S. speed climber Sam Watson quests for Olympic gold
Sam Watson is a man of the people. The American speed climber is on a series of Olympic Village side quests in the lead-up to his competition. But…
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Semifinals recap: U.S. women drop OT heartbreaker, France men topple Latvia
A full recap of the men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball semifinals, where the U.S. women fell just short of reaching the gold-medal…
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Dirk Nowitzki goes wild as buzzer-beater puts German women in 3×3 gold-medal game
German basketball royalty was on hand to take in German basketball history as the country advances to its first 3×3 gold-medal…
Continue Reading In Israel and Lebanon, life goes on even as the region teeters on the edge of all-out war
Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — In Beirut, shops are open and traffic is as snarled as ever. In Tel Aviv, cafes hum with patrons and…
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Olympic table tennis recap, Aug. 5: Japan’s women cruise, Moregard leads Sweden into men’s team quarterfinals
The Olympic table tennis action continued on Day 10 of the Olympic tennis tournament, as men’s and women’s teams Round of 16 play kicked…
Continue Reading Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Khan rally to demand his release
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former prime minister have rallied in the country’s volatile…
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Basketball preview, Aug. 6: U.S. faces Brazil on men’s quarterfinals day
The U.S. takes on Brazil while France faces Canada on a star-studded quarterfinals day of the Olympic men’s basketball…
Continue Reading What to do with all those fresh-picked cucumbers? Try this Greek salad
Associated Press You can use cucumbers in cooked dishes, such as stir-fries or sautés, and you can obviously pickle them. But most of the time we…
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USA’s Taryn Kloth, Kristen Nuss shocked by Canada in beach volleyball Round of 16
U.S. podium hopefuls Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth were upset by Canada’s Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes in straight sets in the…
Continue Reading Kamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Donald Trump this fall
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the California political and law…
Continue ReadingKamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Donald Trump this fall
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the California political and law…
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Australian Noemie Fox, New Zealand’s Finn Butcher win first kayak cross golds
Australia’s Noemie Fox followed in her sister’s footsteps to pick up the Olympic gold medal in women’s kayak cross on Monday, with Finn Butcher of…
Continue Reading Financial markets around the world stabilize after recent rout. Here’s what to know
Markets on Wall Street and in Asia are stabilizing Tuesday following a mini-panic caused by an assortment of factors that stretched from late last…
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Olympic cycling recap, Aug. 5: Great Britain wins women’s team sprint
Results from the first day of track cycling at the 2024 Paris Games, including the women’s team sprint, men’s team pursuit qualification round and…
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