Articles filed under Associated Press
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Paris Olympics begins with ambitious, sprawling opening ceremony on the River SeineJul 26, 2024 7:04 am - PARIS — Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ...
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What’s in a name? Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has had many of themJul 26, 2024 7:01 am - COLUMBUS, Ohio — When it comes to Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance's name, it's complicated. The senator from Ohio introduced himself to the world in 2016 wh...
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Harris will carry Biden's economic record into the election. She hopes to turn it into an assetJul 26, 2024 6:45 am - A key question is looming for Vice President Kamala Harris as she edges closer to gaining the Democratic presidential nomination: Can she turn the Biden-Harris economic record into a political advantage in a way that President Joe Biden failed to do?
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Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial supportJul 26, 2024 6:08 am - ATLANTA — Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected bu...
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Arson attacks cause travel chaos before start of Olympics in Paris, thwarting athletes' travelJul 26, 2024 6:05 am - PARIS — Arsonists attacked the French high-speed rail network early Friday, paralyzing travel to Paris from across the rest of France and Europe for some 800,000 people, ...
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Lauren Coughlin leads LPGA Tour's CPKC Women’s Open in chilly CalgaryJul 25, 2024 9:56 pm - CALGARY, Alberta — Lauren Coughlin shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday in chilly and windy conditions to take the first-round lead in the CPKC Women’s Open. Fellow American Jen...
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US arrests 2 leaders of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel: ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and son of 'El Chapo'Jul 25, 2024 9:53 pm - WASHINGTON — Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, a longtime leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another infamous cartel leader, were arrested by U...
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Ames takes first-round lead at Senior British Open at Carnoustie, four players a stroke behindJul 25, 2024 9:52 pm - CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — Stephen Ames shot a four-under 68 Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Senior British Open at Carnoustie. The naturalized Canadian citizen ...
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Oakland All-Star closer Mason Miller breaks left pinky finger pounding training table in frustrationJul 25, 2024 9:46 pm - ANAHEIM, Calif. — Oakland Athletics All-Star closer Mason Miller broke the pinky finger on his non-pitching hand when he pounded a table in frustration after he was remin...
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Jacob Bridgeman shoots an 8-under 63 at the TPC Twin Cities to take the 3M Open leadJul 25, 2024 9:43 pm - BLAINE, Minn. — Jacob Bridgeman birdied five of his last seven holes for an 8-under 63 and a one-stroke lead over Mackenzie Hughes on Thursday after the first round of th...