Wildfires in Colorado burn dozens of homes and structures, threaten hundreds more
Associated Press LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) — A wildfire burning in Colorado’s heavily populated Front Range region has burned dozens of homes and…
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Putin called him a patriot. But who is Vadim Krasikov, a Russian released in the mass prisoner swap?
Vadim Krasikov, the Russian at the center of a massive prisoner swap, has long topped the Kremlin’s list for an exchange. President Vladimir Putin…
Continue ReadingFormer Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker sues university over his firing
Associated Press Former Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker is suing the university and school leaders, saying they wrongfully…
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Olympic table tennis recap, July 31: South Korea’s Shin Yu-bin survives thriller, Brazil’s Hugo Calderano makes history
Running recap of table tennis action from August…
Continue ReadingJapan Osprey crash caused by cracks in a gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force says
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A deadly Osprey aircraft crash last November off Japan was caused by cracks in a metal gear and the pilot’s…
Continue ReadingDeadly Osprey crash off Japan was caused by cracks in a metal gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Deadly Osprey crash off Japan was caused by cracks in a metal gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying, Air Force…
Continue ReadingRussia releases US journalist and other Americans and dissidents in massive 24-person prisoner swap
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Russia have made their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history. Moscow on Thursday…
Continue Reading As a historic prisoner exchange unfolds, a look back at other famous East-West swaps
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — When Washington and Moscow exchange prisoners, it usually comes after months of secret, back-channel…
Continue Reading Prisoner Swap Latest: Freed Americans return to US soil and emotional welcome
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Russia completed a 24-person prisoner swap on Thursday, the largest in post-Soviet history, with Moscow…
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BMX racing preview, Aug. 1: France looks to sweep, Willoughby seeks medal
BMX racing begins competition at the 2024 Paris Games. The French look to sweep the men’s competition while American Alise WIlloughby looks to medal…
Continue Reading Appeals court upholds Donald Trump’s gag order as he again presses judge to exit hush money case
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals court has denied Donald Trump’s bid to end a gag order in his hush money criminal case. The…
Continue ReadingInmate sentenced to more than 4 years in prison killing of Boston gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger
Associated Press CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — An inmate was sentenced to more than four years Thursday for his role in the 2018 fatal bludgeoning of…
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The Podium: The peaks and valleys in Olympic mountain biking
The Podium: An NBC Olympic and Paralympic podcast. Join us for insider coverage during the intense competition at the 2024 Paris Olympic and…
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Power Rankings: Men’s soccer tournament enters knockout rounds at Paris Olympics
Is France still the favorite to win gold in men’s soccer at the 2024 Paris Olympics? And what chance do the upstart United States have to reach the…
Continue ReadingUtah’s near-total abortion ban to remain blocked until lower court assesses its constitutionality
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A near-total abortion ban will remain on hold in Utah after the state Supreme Court ruled that the law…
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Carlos Alcaraz clinches first Olympic semifinal berth
Second seed Carlos Alcaraz clinched his first Olympic semifinal berth in his debut at the Games. The Spaniard dismissed American Tommy Paul in a…
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‘Olympic Muffin Man’ Henrik Christiansen taking Paris 2024 by storm
Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen is competing in his third Olympics, but he’s being watched on TikTok millions of times over as he celebrates…
Continue Reading Tropical Storm Carlotta strengthens over Pacific Ocean as it moves away from Mexico
MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters say Tropical Storm Carlotta is growing stronger over the Pacific Ocean as it moves away from Mexico. The National…
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Trampoline preview, Aug. 2: Defending Olympic champions vs. world champions
The United States will have two athletes competing in Paris who are hoping to win the first U.S. Olympic medal in trampoline — Jessica Stevens…
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USA’s Miles Partain, Andy Benesh defeat Brazil to reach beach volleyball Round of 16
U.S. duo Miles Partain and Andy Benesh earned their spot in the men’s beach volleyball Round of 16 with a three-set victory over Brazil’s George and…
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