Women’s water polo recap, Aug. 2: Australia stay unbeaten with win over Canada
Four games were scheduled for Friday in the women’s water polo tournament at the Paris Olympics. Here’s a look at how they…
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America’s boys in the boat: Back on the Olympic throne
The U.S. men’s four boat has won its first Olympic championship in 64 years, and it’s thanks to grueling sacrifice and a simple call:…
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Dissidents freed in prisoner swap vow to keep up fight against Putin, recount details of release
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — When Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza was suddenly moved to a detention center in Moscow from a Siberian…
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2024 Olympic tennis: Carlos Alcaraz flies to finals
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz powered into the Olympic singles final with a brutal 6-1, 6-1 thrashing of overwhelmed Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime at…
Continue ReadingExxon Mobil second-quarter profit rises on Pioneer acquisition and surging production
AP Business Writer Exxon Mobil recorded one of its largest second-quarter profits in a decade on surging quarterly production from oil and gas fields…
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Live Blog: U.S. men’s soccer takes on Morocco in quarterfinals
Follow along as the U.S. men’s soccer team takes on Morocco in the first quarterfinal match at the 2024 Paris…
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Everything to know ahead of U.S. men’s basketball Olympic matchup with Puerto Rico
A full preview ahead of the U.S. men’s basketball team’s second game of the Paris Olympics vs. Puerto…
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With a bronze medal in hand, Frederick Richard sets his sights even higher for LA 2028
Frederick Richard achieved one of his biggest goals in Paris, but already has his eyes set on more in LA…
Continue Reading For Olympic pole vaulters, hammer throwers, getting there (with your equipment) is half the fun
AP Sports Writers SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Hammer throwers, pole vaulters, javelin hurlers, discus throwers and shot putters all have tales from…
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Great Britain’s Bryony Page completes Olympic medal set with trampoline gold in Paris
Great Britain’s Bryony Page claimed the Olympic gold medal in trampoline, adding to her Olympic medal haul which includes silver and…
Continue Reading New protests in Bangladesh kill 2, keeping pressure on the government after 200 died in violence
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — New protests have erupted in Bangladesh against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government,…
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Men’s volleyball recap, Aug. 2: Slovenia puts end to French comeback and wins Pool A
The final matchday of the 2024 Paris Olympics volleyball tournament is underway, and the knockout rounds are starting to take…
Continue Reading Gunmen attack police escorting judges in northwest Pakistan, killing 2 policemen. Judges are safe
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s police say unidentified assailants have opened fire on officers escorting a vehicle that was carrying…
Continue Reading US safety agency moves probe of Dodge Journey fire and door lock failure a step closer to a recall
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators are a step closer to seeking a recall of nearly a million Dodge Journey SUVs after a woman was trapped…
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Call Project Runway: Diver Tom Daley reveals the sweater he knitted in Paris
Now that Tom Daley is finishing competing at the Paris Olympics, he’s spent a lot of time with his other passion —…
Continue Reading Police investigating hate speech targeting Olympics opening ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly
PARIS (AP) — Paris prosecutors say an investigation into hate speech online has been open following a complaint by Olympics opening ceremony…
Continue Reading Authorities are investigating after a man died in police custody on Long Island
WYANDANCH, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a man who lost consciousness as police officers were trying to subdue him on Long…
Continue Reading Algeria courts disenchanted youth as 78-year-old president vies for second term
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — The young people who make up more than half of Algeria’s population are so disenchanted that they may not vote in…
Continue Reading What are maternity homes? Their legacy is checkered
Associated Press Maternity homes have seen a resurgence in the two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Across the country, homes…
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Boxing preview, Aug. 2: Team USA’s Mendoza back in the ring
Team USA’s featherweight boxer Alyssa Mendoza seeks a quarterfinal spot in her Friday, Aug. 1, match at the 2024 Paris…
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