The showdown that wasn’t: Ariarne Titmus easily bests Katie Ledecky in hotly anticipated rematch
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Nanterre, France (CNN) — The race that everyone turned out to see never really got going. The women’s 400-meter…
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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ fuels an already hot summer box office, opens at $96 million
By Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — One of the year’s most hotly anticipated movies, “Deadpool & Wolverine,” is so far…
Continue Reading Olympic moment of the day: Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, tennis’ new favorite double act
By George Ramsay, CNN Roland Garros, Paris (CNN) — After all these years, Rafael Nadal is still finding new ways to win matches on his favorite…
Continue Reading Simone Biles ‘in a really good place’ as she prepares to further her extraordinary legacy at the Paris Olympics
By George Ramsay, CNN Paris (CNN) — Back in 2021, Simone Biles got a new tattoo inked across her collarbone: “And still I rise,” it reads,…
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Terminated again: Titmus hands Ledecky another Olympic defeat, claiming gold in the 400 free
AP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — It was billed as one of the most anticipated races of the Paris Olympics. Ariarne Titmus turned it into…
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Semi crash closes all lanes on I-10 East at Vinton closed
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Two semis collided along I-10 East at Vinton just after 12:30 p.m. according to TxDOT El Paso. The right lanes are closed…
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Polish journalist suspended for calling ‘Imagine’ a ‘vision of communism’ during Olympic opening
Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Polish state broadcaster has suspended a television journalist who, during the Olympic Games opening…
Continue Reading Irish sisters christen US warship bearing name of their brother, who was lauded for heroism
Associated Press BATH, Maine (AP) — Three sisters of an Irish-born recipient of the Navy Cross have christened a U.S. Navy warship bearing his name…
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Nita Ambani inaugurates India House, a first for the country at the Olympics
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Fresh off the year’s most extravagant wedding, Nita Ambani inaugurated the India House for the Paris Olympics. The…
Continue Reading Stefon Diggs bringing ‘competitive spirit’ among Texans receivers early in training camp
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — With a steady rain falling during the eighth day of Houston Texans training camp Saturday, Stefon Diggs lined up…
Continue Reading Zhang Yufei hopes Chinese swimmers will be accepted as clean after dozens of tests ahead of Paris
AP Sports Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — Zhang Yufei hopes her international rivals will believe she is competing clean. The Chinese swimming star…
Continue Reading Thirteen hikers, including children, rescued from high heat on Arizona trail
By Brammhi Balarajan, CNN (CNN) — A group of 13 hikers were rescued from an Arizona trail Friday morning amid scorching heat, with a…
Continue ReadingLike ‘little bombs,’ soda cans are exploding on Southwest flights. Here’s why
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A routine part of the job for Southwest Airlines flight attendants is turning into a dangerous mess…
Continue Reading In a show of growing ties, Russian warships make a new visit to Cuban waters
HAVANA (AP) — Three Russian warships arrived in Cuban waters on Saturday, Moscow’s second such maritime voyage in as many months in a…
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El Paso fire chief drives major changes: Enhancements and innovations for a safer community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since 2022, Johnathan Killings has served as the El Paso Fire Chief, bringing over 27 years of experience to the role. This…
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Israel culpa a Hezbollah por un ataque contra un campo de fútbol en los altos del Golán que causó 10 muertos y casi 30 heridos
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Al menos diez personas murieron y 29 resultaron heridas este sábado tras el impacto de múltiples cohetes en la…
Continue Reading The state with the largest school district in the nation bans realistic active shooter drills
By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — New York, home of the nation’s largest school district, is banning realistic active shooter drills, following…
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2 Oklahomans found alive after going missing while scuba diving off Texas coast, family says
By Alyse Jones Click here for updates on this story MATAGORDA, Texas (KOCO) — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two…
Continue Reading Groups demonstrate in downtown Baltimore against investing in gas infrastructure
By Hannah Hoffman Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WBAL) — A coalition of groups demonstrated Thursday…
Continue Reading The US economy Kamala Harris inherits and how she may run on it
CNN’s Elisabeth Buchwald, Chris Isidore, Bryan Mena and Allison Morrow (CNN) — President Joe Biden arrived at the White House in 2021 at…
Continue Reading Lawmakers may revisit state pension system as indicted former officer Jeffrey Vappie gets $6,000 a month
By Travers Mackel Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — Former New Orleans Police Department…
Continue Reading Bernalillo County facing lawsuit, allegedly violated the law
By Julian Paras Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KOAT) — Bernalillo County is facing a lawsuit…
Continue Reading Wemby’s Olympic debut: 19 points as France eases past Brazil at Paris Games
AP Basketball Writer VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — This was Victor Wembanyama’s opening ceremony. No Eiffel Tower, no Celine Dion, no…
Continue Reading Paris’ Olympics opening was wacky and wonderful — and upset bishops. Here’s why
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Ah Paris, the Olympic gold medalist of naughtiness. Revolution ran like a high-voltage wire through the wacky,…
Continue Reading Community calls for action after seventh homicide in Asheville this year
By WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Asheville police are…
Continue Reading Two Japanese climbers have gone missing while trying to scale K2 in Pakistan, officials say
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani officials say two Japanese climbers have gone missing while attempting to scale K2, the world’s…
Continue Reading Por qué los clavadistas olímpicos se duchan y usan esas pequeñas toallas entre saltos
Alejandra Ramos (CNN) — Los espectadores de los Juegos Olímpicos de París podrían estar un poco desconcertados por el comportamiento de los…
Continue Reading Ukraine shows off culture to Olympics fans and looks for wartime support with clubhouse
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Ukraine opened a hospitality house Saturday at the 2024 Olympics in Paris — its first during any Games. It will…
Continue Reading Olympic triathletes hope the Seine River is clean enough for swimming after recent rains
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Days before they’re set to plunge into the Seine River during the Paris Olympics, triathletes are holding out hope…
Continue Reading Children and teens among 12 dead in Golan Heights attack that Israel blames on Hezbollah, raising fears of major escalation
By Ivana Kottasová, Eyad Kourdi, Lauren Izso, Abeer Salman, Catherine Nicholls and Andrew Raine, CNN (CNN) — At least 12 people, including…
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