Puerto Rico star Jose Alvarado returns after suffering ankle injury vs. South Sudan
Puerto Rico’s best player and emotional leader had already dropped 19 points in the first…
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Israel weighs response to Hezbollah after a rocket from Lebanon kills 12 youths on a soccer field
Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Middle East braced for a potential flare-up in violence on Sunday after Israeli authorities said a…
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Men’s water polo recap, July 28: Serbia survives; Spain, Croatia, Greece open Olympics with wins
A look at games from the first day of the men’s water polo tournament at the Paris…
Continue Reading Simone Biles shakes off a calf injury to dominate during Olympic gymnastics qualifying
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — The similarities were striking. Maybe fitting in the birthplace of déjà vu. Simone Biles sitting off to the side…
Continue ReadingOlympic surfers sleep on a cruise ship in Tahiti, a first for the Games
Associated Press TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — Cardboard beds might be Paris’ solution to providing athletes a place to sleep for the 2024 Olympics.…
Continue ReadingPLAYLIST: A musical guide to each Paris Olympics sport, from archery to wrestling
AP Music Writer From the dazzling opening ceremony to warmup songs, music is intrinsic to the Paris Olympics now underway. Athletes from around the…
Continue Reading7 security forces and 5 rangers killed in Benin national park as jihadi violence takes root
COTONOU, Benin (AP) — Seven members of Beninese security forces and five rangers  working with a conservation nonprofit have been killed in an…
Continue Reading Harris raised $200 million in first week of White House campaign and signed up 170,000 volunteers
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has raised $200 million since she emerged as the likely Democratic…
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Great Britain holds off Romania to finish on top after Rotation 1
Great Britain topped Romania (160.830-159.497) during Subdivision 1 of women’s…
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Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes: Meet the athletes
Learn all about Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes before they star at the 2024 Paris Olympic…
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China wins second shooting gold as Xie Yu takes men’s 10m air pistol title
Xie Yu of China won gold in the men’s 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, with Italy bagging silver and bronze through Federico…
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Beach volleyball recap, July 28: Spain, Italy start off strong
A running recap of the Olympic beach volleyball matches on July 28, including Americans Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng on the women’s…
Continue ReadingParis officials are confident water quality will improve to let Olympians swim in the Seine
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The swimming portion of a practice run for the Olympic triathlon was canceled Sunday because of concerns about water…
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Volleyball recap, July 28: Poland survives scare from Japan
The women’s volleyball tournament is underway at the 2024 Paris Olympics while the hosts and defending champions get their repeat campaign…
Continue Reading Lawmakers from 6 countries say Beijing is pressuring them not to attend conference in Taiwan
Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Lawmakers from at least six countries said Chinese diplomats were pressuring them not to attend a China-focused…
Continue ReadingMaduro’s last dance? Venezuela’s ultimate political survivor faces toughest challenge yet
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Nicolás Maduro has survived an almost impossible litany of threats since becoming the late Venezuelan…
Continue ReadingEx-diplomat, political newcomer, grandpa. That’s Edmundo González, Venezuela’s Maduro rival
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The past two months have been unlike anything Edmundo González Urrutia had ever experienced: He gave…
Continue ReadingHow photographer Frank Stewart captured the culture of jazz, church and Black life in the US
Associated Press CHADDS FORD, Pa. (AP) — At first glance, it looks like an aerial photo of a cemetery destroyed by war, with charred coffins ripped…
Continue Reading Barcelona wants to get rid of short-term rental units. Will other tourist destinations do the same?
Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Imagine planning a vacation and not being able to check Airbnb or another online booking site for an…
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Surfing Round 2 preview: Big names with their backs against the wall
2024 Olympic surfing Round 2…
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