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Year: 2024

Novak Djokovic says that Olympic gold ‘supersedes everything’ as he defeats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling final

By George Ramsay, CNN Roland Garros, Paris (CNN) — On his fifth time trying, after a match of extraordinary quality, Novak Djokovic has a late addition to his near-perfect tennis resumé: Olympic gold medalist. Djokovic outdueled Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in a brilliant, exhausting men’s singles final at Roland Garros on Sunday, triumphing 7-6(3) 7-6(2) in

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Local lactation consultant supports mothers during Breastfeeding Awareness Month

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In celebration of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, mothers in El Paso are sharing their experiences and the importance of breastfeeding. Stephanie Ortega, a mother of three, found success breastfeeding her youngest child with the help of lactation consultant Veronica Munoz after struggling with her older children. Munoz emphasizes the recommendation

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‘Charger hogs’ are ruining the electric vehicle experience. One company is clamping down on bad manners

By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — Sometimes, technology doesn’t fulfill its promise. But, other times, it isn’t the tech that let’s you down, it’s the people using it. So one electric vehicle charging company company is experimenting with cutting off people who linger, attempting to “fill ‘er up.” Recently, I drove a new Chevrolet Blazer

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Dueling Harris and Trump rallies in the same Atlanta arena showcase America’s deep divides

Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Two rallies. Two Americas. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stood in the same arena four days apart, each looking over capacity crowds like concert stars or prizefighters. The competing events were staged three months before Election Day in the state that produced the closest margin of

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Belgium drops out of mixed triathlon and Switzerland shuffles line-up after athletes fall ill following race in River Seine

By Kyle Feldscher and Issy Ronald, CNN Paris (CNN) — Belgium has withdrawn from the mixed relay triathlon race on Monday and Switzerland has had to mix up its roster after athletes from both countries fell ill following the initial triathlon races last week. Belgium announced it was dropping out of the race after one

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Voices across the globe express concern over increasing arrests in Venezuela after disputed election

Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Voices across the globe expressed concern Sunday over the growing number of arrests in Venezuela following last weekend’s disputed elections. Pope Francis said Venezuela is “living a critical situation” in his traditional Sunday remarks at the Vatican, adding, “I appeal to all parties to seek the truth, to avoid

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What it means to have a ‘Black job’ in America

By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — When former President Donald Trump last week reasserted his unsubstantiated claim that immigrants are “taking Black jobs,” the phrasing once again became internet fodder. On social media, typically accompanied by the #blackjob or #blackjobs hashtags, people (including celebrities) shared their “Black job,” pushing back on perceived racial stereotypes and

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Break dancing makes its debut at the Paris Olympics. A timeline of when every Olympic sport was introduced

By Annette Choi, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 50 summer sports — including long-discontinued ones like motorboating and tug-of-war — have made appearances at the Olympic Games since its start in 1896. This year, athletes are competing across 32 sports and 329 events at the Paris Olympics. That’s more than three times the number of sports

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With a $97M second weekend, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ sets a new high mark for R-rated films

AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After 10 days in theaters, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is already the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever, not accounting for inflation. In its second weekend, the Marvel Studios blockbuster starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman continued to steamroll through movie theaters, collecting $97 million according to studio estimates Sunday. That

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Free family fun at Castner Range

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Families can get into Castner Range for free for a limited time Sunday! Family Day at the national monument will take place from 2 to 4 p.m., during which time families can learn more about Castner’s Range’s beautiful landscape. Several organizations will be offering hands-on activities all about the El

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Son of a two-time Olympic champion, Mykolas Alekna will aim to carry on his father’s legacy in his own sport

By Martynas Ruseckas, CNN (CNN) — Following in your parents’ footsteps can be a daunting task: just ask Bronny James what it’s like to launch a sports career without comparisons to his father, LeBron, arguably the greatest basketball player in history. For some, the pressure and expectations might forge diamonds – and Paris 2024 has

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For female athletes of color, scrutiny around gender rules and identity is part of a long trend

Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Overcome with emotion, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif left the ring in tears after a resounding victory this weekend. Khelif has faced days of hateful comments and false accusations about her gender following her first fight against an Italian opponent who quit seconds into their bout. “It’s because she’s African, because

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Children at risk of dying in Sudan’s famine-hit Darfur as medical supplies are blocked, group says

Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — An international aid group says it was forced to ration malnutrition treatment for children in a famine-hit area in Sudan’s Darfur region because of a blockade imposed by a notorious paramilitary group on the area. Doctors Without Borders says the Rapid Support Forces have blocked three trucks carrying lifesaving medical

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