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Bernard Arnault has been dubbed the Olympics’ godfather. Here's how he built LVMH’s fortuneJul 25, 2024 8:03 pm - PARIS — For decades, France’s LVMH has been the face of luxury for the wealthy who tote Louis Vuitton bags, don Christian Dior clothing, spritz Bulgari perfume and sip Ve...
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Kershaw returns from shoulder surgery, Ohtani hits 31st homer, Dodgers beat Giants 6-4Jul 25, 2024 8:01 pm - LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw allowed two runs over four innings in his return from shoulder surgery, Nick Ahmed and Shohei Ohtani homered on consecutive pitches in the e...
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Swanson's 2 goals lead U.S. over Zambia at the Olympics, Canada tops New Zealand after drone scandalJul 25, 2024 7:38 pm - NICE, France — Mallory Swanson scored a pair of goals just moments apart in the first half and the United States opened the Olympics with a 3-0 victory over Zambia on Thu...
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Paris Olympics sells a record 9.7 million tickets. But more are availableJul 25, 2024 6:03 pm - PARIS — After getting off to a rocky start last year, Olympics 2024 organizers said the Paris Games have broken the record for the most number of tickets sold or allocate...
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It might rain during the Paris Olympics' ambitious opening ceremony on the Seine RiverJul 25, 2024 6:00 pm - PARIS — Will weather wreak havoc with the grandiose opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics on the Seine River? According to the latest weather forecasts, there is a chan...
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With big goals and gambles, Paris aims to reset the Olympics with audacious Games and a wow openingJul 25, 2024 5:10 pm - PARIS — Paris has long been a city of dreamers: Just look at the Eiffel Tower, for decades the world's loftiest structure. Audacity also underpins the French capital's pl...
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Prosecutors urge judge not to toss out Trump’s hush money conviction, pushing back on immunity claimJul 25, 2024 3:43 pm - NEW YORK — Prosecutors are urging a judge to uphold Donald Trump’s historic hush money conviction, arguing in court papers made public Thursday that the verdict should st...
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Dylan Cease throws second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, 3-0 win over Washington NationalsJul 25, 2024 3:30 pm - WASHINGTON — Dylan Cease pitched the second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, a 3-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday that completed a three-game sweep. ...
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House Republicans vote to rebuke Kamala Harris over administration's handling of border policyJul 25, 2024 2:59 pm - WASHINGTON — House Republicans are moving quickly to emphasize Vice President Kamala Harris's role in the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S. border with Mexico, ...
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Kamala Harris is using Beyoncé’s ‘Freedom’ as her campaign song: What to know about the anthemJul 25, 2024 2:58 pm - NEW YORK — In Vice President Kamala Harris’ first 2024 presidential campaign video, a familiar rhythm rings out. The clip, which touches on issues of gun violence, health...