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…
Continue ReadingWWE’s SummerSlam to be filled with action – and lots of sponsors
AP Business Writer Just days away, WWE is gearing up for this year’s SummerSlam, which promises to bring lots of action – and sponsorships.…
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Power Rankings: Women’s soccer tournament enters knockout rounds at 2024 Paris Olympics
The USWNT has been fantastic at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but do they deserve to be the favorites over the reigning World Cup champions and the…
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Olympic fencing preview, Aug. 2: Hungary, France seek men’s epee redemption
Hungary and France are looking for redemption as the Olympic fencing team events push on to Day 7 with the men’s team epee…
Continue ReadingFamine conditions in Sudan’s North Darfur are likely to continue through October, IPC warns
Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — A global authority on food security has warned that famine conditions in Sudan have spread in the North Darfur region…
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Equestrian recap, Aug. 1: U.S. soars as Sweden stumbles in team jumping
Equestrian’s third discipline kicked off Thursday morning when riders took to the course in the first round of the team jumping competition. The…
Continue ReadingItaly confirms construction delays in Albania will push back opening of migrant processing centers
ROME (AP) — Italian officials have confirmed that Italy’s controversial new migrant processing centers in Albania won’t be operational for…
Continue Reading 3 newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Three newly freed Americans are back on U.S. soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia. Journalist…
Continue ReadingDeath toll jumps to 30, with 35 others missing, in an area hit by heavy rains in southeastern China
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese state media say 30 people have died and 35 others are missing in a city in southeastern China after days of heavy rains tied…
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