Simone Biles’ gritty performance helps U.S. take lead during Olympic qualifications
The United States women, led by Simone Biles, surged to the lead after subdivision two of women’s qualifications at the Paris 2024 Olympics despite…
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The Russia-US divide was on display during Moscow’s monthlong presidency of the UN Security Council
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Whether it’s Gaza, Ukraine, Syria or a new world order, it’s been Russia versus the United States and…
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Two meteor showers will flash across the sky around the same time in late July
AP Science Writer Get ready for a meteor shower doubleheader. The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks in late July. And this year, it will…
Continue ReadingBlood tests for Alzheimer’s may be coming to your doctor’s office. Here’s what to know
AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers…
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Basketball recap, July 28: South Sudan earns historic first Olympic win
Keep track of everything from day two of Olympic basketball competition, including South Sudan’s first Olympic win, the U.S. men taking on Serbia and…
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For U.S. women, quest for record eighth straight gold will be whole new kind of test
This U.S. women’s basketball team will have to come together quickly if it hopes to make history in Paris — and keep its 32-year unbeaten streak…
Continue ReadingUK is ‘broke and broken,’ new government says as it prepares to tackle shortfall in public finances
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s new left-leaning government says the nation is “broke and broken,” blaming the situation on its…
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Women’s handball recap, July 28: Norway rolls through Denmark in monster matchup
The women’s tournament continues play on Sunday with second round of games in pool play. Details from each game will be updated below throughout…
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Who are the top contenders in men’s golf at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Here are the top players in the men’s golf field, with the best chances to earn a medal at the 2024 Paris…
Continue ReadingWhen Biles competes, the show is in the stands too. Tom Cruise, more stars attend her Olympic return
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Many high-profile fans are attending the return to the Olympics of Simone Biles. She is competing in the…
Continue Reading Italy and China sign a 3-year action plan as Italian leader Meloni tries to reset relations
Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says Italy and China have signed a three-year action plan to implement past…
Continue ReadingWith French fans cheering every stroke, Marchand cruises to fastest time in men’s medley
AP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — With a boisterous crowd cheering him on, Léon Marchand began his home Olympics by cruising to the…
Continue ReadingVladimir Guerrero Jr., Garrett Crochet among the coveted players ahead of MLB’s trade deadline
AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Unless you’re the Chicago White Sox — yikes! — there’s a lot of parity in Major League Baseball…
Continue ReadingVladimir Guerrero Jr., Garrett Crochet among the coveted players ahead of MLB’s trade deadline
AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Unless you’re the Chicago White Sox — yikes! — there’s a lot of parity in Major League Baseball…
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Puerto Rico star Jose Alvarado returns after suffering ankle injury vs. South Sudan
Puerto Rico’s best player and emotional leader had already dropped 19 points in the first…
Continue Reading Israel weighs response to Hezbollah after a rocket from Lebanon kills 12 youths on a soccer field
Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Middle East braced for a potential flare-up in violence on Sunday after Israeli authorities said a…
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Men’s water polo recap, July 28: Serbia survives; Spain, Croatia, Greece open Olympics with wins
A look at games from the first day of the men’s water polo tournament at the Paris…
Continue Reading Simone Biles shakes off a calf injury to dominate during Olympic gymnastics qualifying
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — The similarities were striking. Maybe fitting in the birthplace of déjà vu. Simone Biles sitting off to the side…
Continue ReadingOlympic surfers sleep on a cruise ship in Tahiti, a first for the Games
Associated Press TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — Cardboard beds might be Paris’ solution to providing athletes a place to sleep for the 2024 Olympics.…
Continue ReadingPLAYLIST: A musical guide to each Paris Olympics sport, from archery to wrestling
AP Music Writer From the dazzling opening ceremony to warmup songs, music is intrinsic to the Paris Olympics now underway. Athletes from around the…
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