Former President Trump and running mate, Senator J.D. Vance, hold rally in Minnesota
The former president and his running mate addressed a crowd of supporters at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota on…
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Edna O’Brien, Irish literary giant who wrote ‘The Country Girls,’ dies at 93
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Edna O’Brien has died at age 93. She was one of the world’s most admired and controversial writers who…
Continue ReadingFocused amid the gunfire, an AP photographer captures another perspective of attack on Trump
Associated Press BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Gene Puskar has been with The Associated Press for 45 years. Based in Pittsburgh, his career has spanned a wide…
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Japan’s Hifumi Abe repeats as gold medalist in men’s 66kg judo
Japan’s Hifumi Abe won the gold medal once again in the men’s under 66kg (145lbs) judo competition at the Paris Olympics on…
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Japanese teenagers Yoshizawa, Akama top women’s skateboard street
For the second straight Olympics, Japan led the women’s skateboard street field. Teenagers Coco Yoshizawa and Liz Akama won gold and silver…
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What to know about the men’s synchro platform finals
A preview of the men’s synchronized 10m platform diving competition at the Paris…
Continue ReadingRays trade right-handed reliever Jason Adam to Padres for three minor-league prospects
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays traded right-handed reliever Jason Adam to the San Diego Padres for three minor-league prospects…
Continue ReadingBiles and Team USA mix glamour and grit to surge to the lead at Olympic gymnastics qualifying
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles and the rest of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team walked onto the floor at Bercy Arena on Sunday…
Continue ReadingA Libyan court gives 12 officials prison sentences over last year’s deadly flooding
Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — A court in Libya has sentenced 12 current and former officials to terms of up to 27 years in prison over their…
Continue ReadingOlympic riders get a memorable gallop in the sumptuous-looking Versailles Palace gardens
Associated Press VERSAILLES, France (AP) — The Palace of Versailles offers equestrian sports one of the most attractive venues of the Paris…
Continue Reading ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ smashes R-rated record with $205 million debut, 8th biggest opening ever
AP Film Writer Marvel is back on top with “ Deadpool & Wolverine.” The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend…
Continue Reading‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ smashes R-rated record with $205 million debut, 8th biggest opening ever
AP Film Writer Marvel is back on top with “ Deadpool & Wolverine.” The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend…
Continue Reading‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ debuts to $205 million, shattering R-rated record and becoming 8th biggest opening of all time.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ debuts to $205 million, shattering R-rated record and becoming 8th biggest opening of all…
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Jade Carey impacted by illness at gymnastics qualifying session
The reigning Olympic floor champion will not get to defend her title after an unusual performance for Jade Carey in Sunday’s gymnastics qualifying…
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Olympic fencing recap, July 28: Major upsets in women’s foil, men’s epee early rounds
The major upsets in the first Olympic fencing events on Saturday should’ve been an indicator to expect the unexpected in the subsequent women’s…
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Final bow for lightweights in Paris as rowing weight classes disappear
Massive changes are coming in the sport of rowing, as Paris 2024 marks the swan song for lightweight…
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Game plans torn up in pairs heat dogfight
Day two of rowing action at the Paris Olympic Games featured some gameplan tinkering in the pair…
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Women’s rugby recap, July 28: Dream start for Americans in pool play
A recap from the first session of women’s rugby pool play matches, in which the Americans started strong with a 36-7 win over…
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Equestrian recap, July 28: Jung races ahead as Germany falls
Equestrian continued with its second day of competition on Saturday as riders took to the cross-country course to compete in the second of the three…
Continue ReadingUkrainian tennis player withdraws from the Paris Olympics after catching a cold
PARIS (AP) — Ukraine’s National Olympic Committee says tennis player Anhelina Kalinina withdrew from the Games because she caught a cold…
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