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…
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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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Canyon Barry breaks out father Rick Barry’s underhanded free throw during U.S. men’s 3×3 game
Canyon Barry is following in the footsteps of his Hall of Fame father, Rick Barry, who was one of the best — and most unique — free-throw…
Continue ReadingTeen brother of Air Force airman who was killed by Florida deputy is shot to death near Atlanta
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Authorities say the teenage brother of a U.S. Air Force airman who was shot and killed in his home by a Florida…
Continue ReadingTransit officials say taxi driver drove onto tracks as train was approaching and was killed
MANORVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a cab driver was killed and his passenger was injured when a commuter train hit the taxi at a grade…
Continue ReadingCarShield to pay $10M to settle deceptive advertising charges
AP Business Writer The Federal Trade Commission says that CarShield will pay $10 million to settle charges that its advertisements and telemarketing…
Continue ReadingObama and Bush join effort to mark America’s 250th anniversary in a time of political polarization
Associated Press Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush will join an effort to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.…
Continue ReadingZimbabwe police arrest 18 political activists in latest clampdown ahead of regional summit
Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A group of lawyers say Zimbabwe police have arrested 18 political activists in what has been criticized as…
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2024 Paris Olympics women’s gymnastics all-around final live updates: Highlights, analysis, top performers
Follow along as Simone Biles and Suni Lee compete in the women’s all-around final in…
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