‘Cook’N Bacon’ earn first U.S. medals in Paris, silver in 3m syncho; China wins gold
China, the U.S. and Great Britain finished 1-2-3 in the final of the women’s synchro springboard diving competition Saturday in…
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Olympic organizers apologize for introducing South Korean athletes as North Korea
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Olympic organizers said they “deeply apologize” for introducing South Korea’s athletes as North Korea during…
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China wins first medal of Paris Olympics in 10m mixed team air rifle final
China defeated South Korea in 10m mixed team air rifle final to win the first medal of the 2024 Paris…
Continue ReadingThe Philippines says a cargo of oil has started to leak from a tanker that sank in Manila Bay
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine authorities say the cargo of industrial fuel oil on a tanker that sank in stormy weather in…
Continue ReadingSimone Biles will serve as the anchor on three of four events for the U.S. during Olympic qualifying
PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles will begin her quest for a second Olympic all-around title when she competes in all four events during qualifying on…
Continue ReadingJapan’s Sado gold mine gains UNESCO status after Tokyo pledges to exhibit dark WWII history
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The UNESCO World Heritage committee has decided to register Japan’s controversial Sado gold mine as a cultural…
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24 American athletes to watch at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Some of the biggest stars at the 2024 Paris Olympics will be representing Team USA in the red, white and blue. Get to know these 24 American athletes…
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Men’s street skateboarding competition at Paris Olympics postponed to Monday
The men’s competition for street skateboarding has been postponed until Monday, organizers…
Continue ReadingJust like at the Tokyo Olympics, American cowbell clanging will be raucous again at Paris Games
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Before Tokyo three years ago, the U.S. Olympic swim coaches pondered how to best support their athletes and help fire…
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An Israeli airstrike hits a school sheltering people in Gaza, killing at least 30 including children
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli airstrikes hit a school used by displaced Palestinians in central Gaza on Saturday,…
Continue Reading Justice Department says TikTok collected US user views on issues like abortion and gun control
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department is…
Continue ReadingMexican kingpin’s arrest likely to set off violent jockeying for power
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — A new era is coming for Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa cartel in the wake of the capture by U.S. authorities of…
Continue ReadingFitzgerald hits 2 home runs, Harrison strikes out 11 and Giants beat Rockies 11-4
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tyler Fitzgerald continued his power surge with two home runs, Kyle Harrison tied a career high with 11…
Continue ReadingJoc Pederson homers for 2nd straight game, helps the Diamondbacks beat the Pirates 4-3
AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Joc Pederson hit a solo homer, Zac Gallen navigated six solid innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to…
Continue Reading Firefighters helped by cooler weather battle blaze that has scorched area size of Los Angeles
Associated Press FOREST RANCH, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of firefighters battling a wildfire in Northern California received some help from the…
Continue ReadingFirefighters helped by cooler weather battle blaze that has scorched area size of Los Angeles
Associated Press FOREST RANCH, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of firefighters battling a wildfire in Northern California received some help from the…
Continue ReadingRooker hits 10th homer in July, Athletics secure winning month with 5-4 victory over Angels
AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Brent Rooker hit his 10th home run in July, Seth Brown had three hits and drove in three runs, and the…
Continue ReadingPhilippine forces sail to hotly disputed shoal without incident for first time since deal with China
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine government personnel transported food and other supplies Saturday to a fiercely disputed…
Continue Reading ‘Gen Z feels the Kamalove’: Youth-led progressive groups hope Harris will energize young voters
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — “ Brats for Harris.” “ We need a Kamalanomenon. ” “ Gen Z feels the Kamalove.” In the days since…
Continue Reading Robert Downey Jr. is returning to ‘Avengers’ films as a villain in 1 of Marvel’s Comic-Con twists
Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Marvel Studios returned to San Diego Comic-Con with dancing Deadpool variants and a choir for a panel that…
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