Nothing could go wrong: The story behind the Paris Olympics cauldron balloon
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The night the Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron first flew over Paris, its designer Mathieu Lehanneur held his breath.…
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Léon Marchand pulls off one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history at the Paris Olympics
AP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — Turns out, those comparisons to Michael Phelps weren’t far fetched at all when it comes to Léon…
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Jersey Mike’s opens in El Centro
The restaurant Jersey Mike’s has officially opened in the Imperial Valley. During the grand opening, the franchise says they currently have a…
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Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Donald Trump falsely suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared…
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French swimmer Leon Marchand makes history with two individual gold medals in one night
Leon Marchand’s bid for a pair of Wednesday gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics was a smashing…
Continue ReadingRansomware attack disables computers at blood center serving 250 hospitals in southeast US
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A not-for-profit blood center serving much of the southeastern United States is facing a ransomware attack. Officials said…
Continue ReadingRudy Giuliani agrees to deal to end his bankruptcy case, pay creditors’ financial adviser $400k
Associated Press Rudy Giuliani has agreed to a last-minute deal to end his personal bankruptcy case and pay about $400,000 to a financial adviser…
Continue ReadingAl-Jazeera says two of its journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
Associated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Two Al-Jazeera reporters were killed in an Israeli strike in northern Gaza on Wednesday, the satellite…
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Michigan parrot found, reunited with his owner
“Leo” took flight Monday when he escaped his home. The 11-year-old parrot found refuge in some high trees on the campus of Northern Michigan…
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K9 OPS Foundation donates $1,500 to San Luis Police Department K-9 Unit
The K9 Officer Partner Support Foundation donated $1,500 to the San Luis Police Department K-9…
Continue ReadingUS stands by decision that 50 million air bag inflators are dangerous, steps closer to huge recall
AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators say they stand by a conclusion that more than 50 million air bag inflators are dangerous…
Continue ReadingWoman denied abortion at a Kansas hospital sues, alleging her life was put at risk
Associated Press MISSION, Kan. (AP) — A woman denied an abortion at a Kansas hospital after suffering a pregnancy complication that her attorneys…
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Shinnosuke Oka keeps Japan’s all-around gold medal streak alive
Shinnosuke Oka keeps the Japanese men’s gymnastics gold medal streak alive by winning the all-around title in…
Continue Reading 1 person killed in Colorado wildfires as blazes torch large areas of the U.S. West
Associated Press LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) — A person was killed in one of several wildfires threatening heavily populated areas of the Colorado…
Continue ReadingHere’s what to know about recalled Boar’s Head deli meats linked to a deadly listeria outbreak
AP Health Writer A deadly food poisoning outbreak has led to the recall of more than 7 million pounds of popular Boar’s Head deli meats made at a…
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Olympic table tennis recap, July 31: Sweden’s Moregard shocks China’s newly crowned Wang
China’s Wang Chuqin suffered a stunning defeat in the singles event at the hands of Sweden’s Truls Moregard, who advanced to the round of 16 on…
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CBS Evening News anchor Norah O’Donnell to step down
Norah O’Donnell is ready for a change as she will step down as the anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News after the upcoming presidential…
Continue Reading Daughter of Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley says she thought baby died after she gave birth
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The daughter of baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley has testified at her trial that she didn’t…
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Scottie Scheffler wants to do more than just win gold at the Olympics
Scottie Scheffler wants to win gold at the Paris Olympic Games. But that might not be his…
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U.S. women’s water polo bounces back in big way with win over Italy
After struggling defensively earlier this week against Spain, the U.S. held Italy to just three goals in a 10-3 victory on Wednesday, Day 3 of the…
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