Missouri woman admits kidnapping and killing a pregnant Arkansas woman
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri woman will spend the rest of her life in prison after admitting in federal court that she kidnapped and killed a…
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Men’s BMX freestyle: Argentina’s Torres surprises with dream run for gold, France’s Jeanjean claims bronze
Jose Augusto Torres stole the show at the men’s BMX freestyle final to snag gold. Great Britain’s Keiran Reilly secured silver while France’s Anthony…
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Carlos Alcaraz sweeps Roman Safiullin, locks in quarterfinals berth at Paris Olympics
Gold medal contender Carlos Alcaraz continued his quest for his first ever Olympic medal with a straight-set victory over Roman Safiullin in the…
Continue ReadingUS suspends $95 million in aid to Georgia after passage of foreign agent law that sparked protests
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is suspending $95 million in U.S. assistance to Georgia after its parliament adopted legislation related…
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Gymnastics preview, Aug. 1: Simone Biles goes for career gold No. 6
In the women’s all-around final, Biles will be looking for her second Olympic all-around title and sixth Olympic gold medal, but will face stiff…
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Previewing Olympic men’s golf: Five things before Round 1 begins
With eyes set on a superstar trio and minds wondering who could be this year’s big surprise, here are five things leading into the 2024 Paris Olympic…
Continue ReadingCivil Rights Movement Freedom Riders urge younger activists to get out the vote
Associated Press/Report for America ATLANTA (AP) — During the Civil Rights Movement, young people put their bodies on the line as Freedom Riders,…
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Biles, Team USA gymnasts take a bite at ‘healthy’ Olympic Village menu
Paris is known for its world renown cuisine with delectable desserts and pastries. However for the athletes in the Olympic Village, the offerings are…
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Equestrian recap, July 31: Steffen Peters, U.S. team out as dressage finals are set
Recapping Day 2 of the equestrian dressage qualifying round as the fields are set for both the team and individual…
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After ‘Yuto got us,’ U.S. skateboarders Jagger Eaton, Nyjah Huston set sights on gold in 2028
The hunt for gold isn’t over for American street skateboarders Nyjah Huston and Jagger Eaton. After taking silver and bronze in what may have been…
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Olympic track and field preview: Answering a baker’s dozen of burning questions
As the track and field slate at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games approaches, it’s time to answer a baker’s dozen of burning questions, covering Noah…
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In the Village: Off the mat
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…
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Multiple people shot in Maine, three people taken to a hospital
Multiple witnesses in the area say they heard lots of loud bangs around 8:45pm Tuesday. Two witnesses said they heard as many as seven…
Continue ReadingMeyerbeer’s ‘Le Prophète’ from 1849 sounds like it’s ripped-from-the-headlines at Bard SummerScape
Associated Press ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. (AP) — A demagogue and religious fanatics impose a theocracy. What sounds like a…
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USA’s Kelly Cheng, Sara Hughes defeat France in gritty beach volleyball win
U.S. gold medal hopefuls Kelly Cheng/Sara Hughes defeated France’s Aline Chamereau/Clemence Vieira in a grueling two sets under the shadow of…
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Chinese diver Quan Hongchan surprised by Olympic ski champion Eileen Gu after winning gold
Quan Hongchan became an overnight sensation in China after the diver won her first Olympic gold in Tokyo in the women’s 10-meter platform event,…
Continue ReadingKevin Costner’s ‘Horizon: An American Saga-Chapter 2’ gets Venice Film Festival premiere
AP Film Writer The second part of Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga” will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in…
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Missouri man released from prison after 34 years
52-year-old Christopher Dunn walked out of the St. Louis Courthouse a free man. Dunn was convicted of murder in the 1990 shooting of a 15-year-old…
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Venezuela’s Maduro asks top court to audit the presidential election, but observers cry foul
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Nicolás Maduro on Wednesday asked Venezuela’s high court to conduct an audit of the…
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Crowd in Venezuela cheers opposition leaders amid post-election turmoil
The Venezuelan opposition leaders, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia and Maria Corina Machado, drew a large crowd of supporters when they appeared in Caracas…
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