China’s Zou Jingyuan goes back-to-back on parallel bars at the Games
China’s Zou Jingyuan defended his Olympic gold medal on the parallel bars at the 2024 Paris…
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Hospitality workers’ union endorses Harris, dismissing Trump’s pledge of tax-free tips
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The hospitality workers’ union UNITE HERE has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. It’s…
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Korea’s An Se-Young cements herself as world’s best with Olympic badminton gold
An Se-Young defeated He Bing Jiao to take South Korea’s first gold in women’s badminton singles since…
Continue Reading Vietnamese billionaire tycoon found guilty of defrauding stockholders, sentenced to 21 years
Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A prominent Vietnamese business tycoon has been found guilty of defrauding stockholders of nearly $150…
Continue ReadingThe top teams in the MLB standings are still at the top, but it hasn’t been smooth sailing
AP Baseball Writer The morning of June 26, the Cleveland Guardians and Philadelphia Phillies were on pace for 107 wins. The New York Yankees were on…
Continue Reading Competing for two: Pregnant Olympians push the boundaries of possibility in Paris
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Many Olympic athletes take to Instagram to share news of their exploits, trials, victories and heartbreaks. After…
Continue Reading 90 Ethiopian migrants are rescued from a property in South Africa, police say
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African police say they have rescued 90 Ethiopian migrants who were being held against their will at a property in…
Continue Reading Strategically important Myanmar military HQ appears to fall to the resistance, in a blow to regime
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military regime says it has lost communications with the commanders of a strategically important army…
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Field hockey recap, Aug. 5: China upends Australia, Argentina wins in shootout
Similar to the men’s tournament, the women’s quarterfinal round began with a showcase of underdog resiliency that saw China open the day with a…
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Olympic hurdler Lashinda Demus to receive 2012 gold medal at Eiffel Tower ceremony
For the first time ever, the IOC will stage a medal reallocation ceremony on-site at an Olympic Games. On Aug. 9, now-retired U.S. hurdles star…
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Men’s volleyball quarterfinals recap: Italy, France come back to set up semifinals showdown
The quarterfinals of the men’s volleyball tournament are here. Italy pulled off an epic comeback in the match of the tournament, while Poland finally…
Continue Reading UK prime minister talks of ‘standing army’ of police to deal with rioting across Britain
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says a “standing army” of specialist police will be set up to deal with…
Continue Reading Protesters in Pakistan-held Kashmir mark 5th anniversary of India stripping region of semi-autonomy
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Hundreds of angry people have taken to the streets in Pakistan-administered Kashmir to mark the fifth anniversary of…
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Two-time bronze medalist Li Yuehong wins gold in 25m men’s rapid fire pistol
China’s Li Yuehong, twice a bronze medalist, won gold on Monday in the 25m men’s rapid fire…
Continue Reading Takeaways from AP’s story on Olympics security hitting minorities, others flagged as terror risks
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French authorities are making wide use of discretionary anti-terror powers to keep hundreds of people they deem to be…
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All your Paris Olympic discus throw questions answered
Discus throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics takes place on Aug. 2 (women’s qualifying), Aug. 5 (women’s final and men’s qualifying) and Aug. 7 (men’s…
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Beach volleyball recap, Aug. 5: Spain comes back vs. the Netherlands
Men’s and women’s beach volleyball competition continued on Monday at the Paris Olympics at Eiffel Tower…
Continue Reading Olympics security means minorities and others flagged as potential terror threats can’t move freely
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — They are Nabil, Amine, François and more. But they will not be seen around the Paris Olympics, because…
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Triathlon recap, Aug. 5: Germany surges to gold, U.S. earns silver in team relay
Germany’s foursome swam, biked, and ran with gold in their eyes during triathlon’s mixed relay race at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Behind them the…
Continue Reading Vietnam’s coast guard visits Philippines for joint drills as both face maritime tensions with China
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Vietnamese coast guard ship arrived in Manila on Monday for a four-day goodwill visit and joint…
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