Bereaved U.S. wrestler Kyle Dake wears pain on a pendant
Ahead of the wrestling competitions at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA’s Kyle Dake opened up about the recent loss of his…
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Sheikh Hasina came back from tragedy to lead Bangladesh — until protests forced her to flee
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangaladesh (AP) — Sheikh Hasina, the longest-serving prime minister in Bangladesh’s history, resigned and fled the…
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U.S. women’s water polo ready for ‘whole new tournament’ in quarterfinals
The U.S. women’s water polo team gets an off-day to prepare for the tournament quarterfinals after finishing pool play on Friday. Here’s a look at…
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Can players win money at Olympic women’s golf event? What the field can earn
There is no purse in the Olympic women’s golf event but there are more than medals on the line for players at Le Golf…
Continue Reading German court rejects a former Syrian secret police officer’s appeal against his conviction
BERLIN (AP) — A German federal court says it has rejected a former Syrian secret police officer’s appeal against his conviction for overseeing…
Continue Reading Japan’s defense minister begins visits to Cambodia and Vietnam, both under Beijing’s shadow
Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Japan’s defense minister has held talks with senior officials in Cambodia, a top ally of China, as…
Continue Reading TikTok agrees to withdraw rewards feature after EU raised concerns about potential online addiction
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Officials from the European Union’s executive commission said Monday that TikTok has agreed to end a rewards feature…
Continue Reading Snoop Dogg has exploded on the Olympics’ global stage. He’s just being himself
AP Entertainment Writer PARIS (AP) — Snoop Dogg steps out of a sleek black SUV, his entourage in tow, as a Parisian crowd erupts into chants of…
Continue ReadingSnoop Dogg has exploded on the Olympics’ global stage. He’s just being himself
AP Entertainment Writer PARIS (AP) — Snoop Dogg steps out of a sleek black SUV, his entourage in tow, as a Parisian crowd erupts into chants of…
Continue Reading Australian authorities euthanize 16-foot crocodile blamed for a fatal attack, the second in a month
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Authorities have killed a 16-foot crocodile thought responsible for Australia’s second fatal croc…
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Men’s water polo recap, Aug. 5: Hungary bests Serbia on final day of pool play
Hungary clinched the No. 3 spot in the Group B standings with a victory over the two-time defending Olympic gold medalists on the final day of pool…
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U.S. marathon runner Clayton Young fueled by family, friendship and faith at Paris Olympics
Marathoner Clayton Young finished in second place at the Olympic Trials in February. Soon, he will race in his first…
Continue ReadingAmericans have more depth than anyone at the pool, but gold medals harder and harder to come by
AP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — No one can match America’s depth at the pool. That said, claiming the top step on the Olympic…
Continue ReadingAmericans have more depth than anyone at the pool, but gold medals harder and harder to come by
AP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — No one can match America’s depth at the pool. That said, claiming the top step on the Olympic…
Continue Reading Proxy forces armed by Iran could take part in retaliation against Israel over Hamas leader’s killing
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As Iran threatens to respond to the suspected Israeli assassination of Hamas leader Ismail…
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Italy’s Alice D’Amato surges to gold on balance beam, Biles & Lee finish off the medal podium
Alice D’Amato won the Olympic title on balance beam at the 2024 Paris Olympics, making her the first Olympic gold medalist for Italy in women’s…
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Japan’s Sorato Anraku dominates challenging men’s bouldering semifinal
Sport climbing opens at the 2024 Paris Olympics with four challenging problems in the men’s boulder semifinal. Japan’s Sorato Anraku took a…
Continue Reading Pope Francis’ main adviser on clergy abuse, Cardinal Seán O’Malley, retires as archbishop of Boston
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Seán O’Malley as archbishop of Boston and named the current…
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Track and field recap, Aug. 5: Another world record for Mondo Duplantis
Mondo Duplantis’ new pole vault world record, plus finals in the women’s discus, women’s 800m and women’s 5000m highlighted a thrilling day of track…
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Wrestling preview, Aug. 5: Round of 16 matches see Team USA debuts in Paris
As wrestling competitions commence at the 2024 Paris Olympics, two Team USA athletes take to the mats for the Round of…
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