Modern pentathlon’s long-term future in Olympics looks bright
Modern pentathlon’s choice to replace equestrian with an obstacle course has helped secure its future at the…
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Britain is on alert for further unrest even after anti-racism campaigners faced down the far right
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British authorities say they’re preparing for the possibility of further unrest, even as they applaud the…
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2024 Olympic women’s golf Round 2 recap: Morgane Metraux leads as Nelly Korda collapses late
Updates, highlights and scoring from the second round of the Olympic women’s golf competition at Le Golf…
Continue Reading Death toll rises to 156 as weeks of heavy monsoon rains wreak havoc in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The death toll from nearly six weeks of monsoon rains and flash floods across Pakistan has risen to 156, officials said Thursday,…
Continue Reading A powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s southern coast and injured nine people, but most of the injuries are…
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Stage set at Paris Olympics for Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone vs. Femke Bol: Chapter 3
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Femke Bol meet head-to-head Thursday at the Paris Olympics for their third career matchup. The two hurdling superstars…
Continue Reading Czech power company CEZ says its net profit in the first half of 2024 totaled $912 million, down 5%
PRAGUE (AP) — The dominant Czech power company CEZ says its net profit in the first half of the year totaled 21.1 billion Czech crowns ($912…
Continue Reading Suspects in foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows were inspired by Islamic State group, officials say
Associated Press VIENNA (AP) — Both suspects in a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows in Vienna appeared to be inspired by the Islamic State…
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Netherlands’ Sharon van Rouwendaal wins 10km open water swim
Sharon van Rouwendaal of the Netherlands continued her dominance by winning the women’s 10km marathon swim on Thursday morning in…
Continue Reading Ex-Catalan leader Puigdemont, a fugitive since 2017, returns to Spain. But then he vanishes again
Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Police launched a manhunt in Barcelona on Thursday for fugitive Carles Puigdemont, a celebrated campaigner…
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NBC 11 Sportscast: Central Football Preview
We preview the 2024 Central Spartans, take a look at AWC’s new court and…
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CBS 13 SPORTS: First look at Central football and a new look for AWC
We preview the upcoming season for Spartans football, and an inside look at Arizona Western’s brand new gym…
Continue Reading Utah man who killed woman is put to death by lethal injection in state’s first execution since 2010
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah death row inmate Taberon Dave Honie has been put to death by lethal injection for the stabbing death of…
Continue Reading 2024 Prep Football Previews: Central Spartans
Rookie Peña’s team will be a senior-led squad this season, as Central will also hope for a big leap under…
Continue Reading Three people arrested in rural Nevada over altercation that Black man says involved a racial slur
Associated Press RENO, Nevada (AP) — Three people were arrested and charged Wednesday in connection with a verbal altercation last week in Virginia…
Continue Reading US ambassador to Japan to skip A-bomb memorial service in Nagasaki because Israel was not invited
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Japan has decided to skip this year’s atomic bombing memorial service in Nagasaki after…
Continue ReadingKyle Schwarber hits 3 homers, drives in 7 runs as Phillies rally past Dodgers, 9-4
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit three homers and tied his career high with seven RBIs, helping the Philadelphia Phillies…
Continue Reading Interim leader Muhammad Yunus takes the helm in Bangladesh, to seek peace and prepare elections
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus took the oath of office as head of Bangladesh’s interim government…
Continue ReadingKyle Schwarber slugs 3 homers and has 7 RBIs for Phillies in 9-4 win over Dodgers
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rookie pitcher Tyler Phillips thanked Kyle Schwarber for keeping the Philadelphia Phillies in the game after…
Continue Reading Facing budget crunches, Chinese tax collectors descend on companies
Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities are chasing unpaid taxes from companies and individuals dating back decades, as the government…
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