Everything to know ahead of U.S. women’s basketball Olympic matchup with Belgium
A full preview ahead of the U.S. women’s basketball team’s second game of the Paris Olympics vs.…
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Léon Marchand pulls off one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history at the Paris Olympics
AP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — Turns out, those comparisons to Michael Phelps weren’t far fetched at all when it comes to Léon…
Continue ReadingParis Olympics sweetheart: Rugby player Ilona Maher promotes body positivity through social media
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Ilona Maher, America’s rugby-playing social media sweetheart, walked onto the terrace of Team USA House carrying…
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Italian gymnast Giorgia Villa sponsored by cheese? You feta believe it
Italian gymnast Giorgia Villa was once an ambassador for cheese. Not a specific cheese brand, just…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Marine Bootcamp – From civilian to United States Marine Recruit
The United States Marine Corps hosted its “Educators Workshop” event where community leaders from around the country spent a week learning what it…
Continue ReadingFacebook parent Meta posts stronger-than-expected Q2 results, sending shares higher after hours
AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Investments in artificial intelligence will account for a significant increase in Facebook parent company…
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In the Village: An Olympic power couple
In the Village: An NBC Olympic and Paralympic podcast. Join us for insider coverage of the daily lives of your favorite members of team USA during…
Continue ReadingFacebook parent Meta reports stronger than expected Q2 results, sending shares higher in after-hours trading
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook parent Meta reports stronger than expected Q2 results, sending shares higher in after-hours…
Continue ReadingOne Extraordinary (Olympic) Photo: David Goldman captures rare look at triathlon swimming
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — AP photographer David Goldman has photographed the triathlon at the last three Olympics. Goldman explains how the…
Continue ReadingFamilies face food insecurity in Republican-led states that turned down federal aid this summer
Associated Press/Report for America TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Millions of children are going without extra food on the table this summer, after 13…
Continue ReadingIn ‘COUP!’ find a sharp ‘comedy of menace,’ with Peter Sarsgaard and Billy Magnussen
AP Film Writer It’s the early days of the 1918 pandemic when a mysterious new chef descends on a wealthy family’s estate in the new film…
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United States becomes first country to win 3,000 Olympic medals
Team USA’s dominance continues as it becomes the first country ever to win 6,000 medals in the Summer and Winter Olympics…
Continue Reading Minnesota man gets 20 years for fatally stabbing teen, wounding others on Wisconsin river
HUDSON, Wis. (AP) — A Minnesota man convicted in the slaying of a high school student and stabbings of four other people who were tubing on a…
Continue Reading Utah congressional candidate contests election results in state Supreme Court as recount begins
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The closely trailing Republican challenger for Utah’s 2nd District U.S. House seat is challenging the…
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South Korea becomes three-time Olympic champions of men’s team sabre
South Korea claimed its Olympic title in men’s team sabre for the third consecutive Games while Hungary won silver and Italy took bronze. In a major…
Continue ReadingHarris wins Democratic presidential nomination in virtual roll call. Here’s how the process worked
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic delegates have selected Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party’s presidential nominee,…
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Former President Trump participates in NABJ in Chicago, ignites controversy
During his remarks, the former president questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’ race and emphasized his beliefs on the border and migrants taking…
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Taiwan shuttler Tai Tzi Yung’s career ends in emotional moment with opponent
One of the most emotional moments of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games so far took place as one friend retired another in…
Continue ReadingWhy does Vermont keep flooding? It’s complicated, but experts warn it could become the norm
Associated Press Vermont is flooding and experts say the state could see catastrophic events for the foreseeable future. Climate change is fueling…
Continue Reading By the dozen, accusers tell of rampant sexual abuse at Pennsylvania juvenile detention facilities
Associated Press A group of nearly 70 people allege they were sexually abused as children while housed in detention centers in Pennsylvania. The…
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