Suspected Houthi rocket-propelled grenade attack targets ship off Yemen, authorities say
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has targeted a ship in the strategic Bab…
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A 13-month streak of global temperature records just ended. Here are five takeaways
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — After 13 months of what felt like an endless breaking of heat records, the streak came to an end last month. The…
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Rahimi’s double helps Morocco rout Egypt 6-0 to win historic bronze
Morocco claimed the bronze medal at the Olympic men’s soccer tournament with a crushing 6-0 win over Egypt in Nantes on…
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Allez! Unsung heroes will Victor Wembanyama, France back to gold medal game
It wasn’t the prettiest win, but Victor Wembanyama and Co. did just enough to hold off Germany and advance to France’s second straight Olympic gold…
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Trump campaign holds press conference in Arizona
In a press release, the press conference is said to “highlight the failed policies of Kamala Harris and Arizona Democrats…that have fueled…
Continue ReadingOlympic champion gymnasts Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles to return to school
Gold-medal-winning Olympic gymnasts Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey are heading back to school. Chiles and Carey — part of the “Golden Girls”…
Continue Reading Investigator says ‘fraudulent’ gift to Florida’s only public historically Black university is void
Associated Press A record multi-million dollar gift to Florida’s only public historically Black university has completely gone up in smoke. More…
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Top US health official acknowledges more federal money for utility help is needed for extreme heat
Visiting Phoenix amid triple-digit temperatures, the U.S. government’s top health official acknowledged on Wednesday that a federal program that…
Continue Reading Forecasters still predict highly active Atlantic hurricane season in mid-season update
MIAMI (AP) — Federal forecasters are still predicting a highly active Atlantic hurricane season thanks to near-record sea surface temperatures and…
Continue Reading Third person dies in listeria outbreak tied to Boar’s Head deli meats
AP Health Writer Three people have now died in a listeria food poisoning outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats, federal food safety…
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Arizona prosecutors asked grand jurors not to indict Trump in state’s fake electors case
The Arizona grand jury that indicted 18 Republican supporters of Donald Trump who falsely claimed he won the state in the 2020 election wanted to…
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Women’s handball semifinals recap, Aug. 8: France, Norway to play for gold medal
Take a look at the recaps from the semifinal matches as they happen throughout the…
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Sofia Raffaeli tops field after individual all-around qualifying for rhythmic gymnastics in Paris
Italy’s Sofia Raffaeli tops the field after individual all-around qualifying for rhythmic gymnastics at the 2024 Paris…
Continue Reading DNA on weapons implicates ex-U.S. Green Beret in attempted Venezuelan coup, federal officials say
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Federal investigators say they have uncovered the DNA of a former U.S. Green Beret on some of the 60 automatic…
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2024 Olympic women’s golf Round 3 preview, Aug. 9: How will Nelly Korda respond?
Nelly Korda was in control on Thursday at Le Golf National until a late collapse. How she responds is a major storyline for the third round of the…
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Great Britain’s Joe Choong ‘gutted’ after fencing round in modern pentathlon
Great Britain’s Joe Choong is disappointed after his 29th place finish in the men’s fencing discipline of the modern…
Continue ReadingDefending champion US women’s volleyball team beats Brazil in semifinal thriller at Paris Olympics
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Karch Kiraly made one request when the decisive fifth set began: Win or lose, make sure to enjoy the moment. The U.S.…
Continue Reading Capitol riot defendant jailed over alleged threats against Supreme Court justice and other officials
Associated Press A Nevada man awaiting trial on charges that he stormed the U.S. Capitol has been jailed after he allegedly made threats directed at…
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Beach volleyball recap, Aug. 8: Germany upsets Norway for spot in gold medal final
Men’s and women’s Olympic beach volleyball semifinals take place Thursday at Eiffel Tower Stadium. Check out the details from each match as teams vie…
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Repeat still alive: Team USA women into volleyball gold medal match
Team USA beat Brazil in an instant classic to advance to its second straight Olympic final as it pursues back-to-back gold…
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