Dutch Olympic Organizers Defend Participation of Athlete Convicted of Rape
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Post-pandemic Paris Olympics signal a return to 'normal' for athletes and fans
The Paris Olympics will celebrate the return to “normal” after a stretch when COVID forced host cities to turn into closed-off shells of themselves, depriving those who had earned their way inside the so-called “bubble” of a true Olympic experienceOlympics -
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Abortion measures could be on Arizona and Nebraska ballots after organizers submit signatures
Arizona and Nebraska organizers have turned in enough signatures to get abortion-related questions before their states' voters in NovemberAbortion -
The Hill - Politics
Abortion measures could be on the ballot in Arizona, Nebraska after organizers submit signatures
A measure guaranteeing abortion rights in Arizona could be on the ballot in November after supporters said Wednesday they submitted more than double the number of signatures required for a ballot initiative. Meanwhile in Nebraska, two competing ...Abortion -
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Joey Estes goes the distance and Athletics beat Angels 5-0
Joey Estes pitched Oakland’s first individual shutout in more than three years and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-0 -
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French Director Benoît Jacquot Is Charged With Rape
Mr. Jacquot, 77, was accused of assaulting two actresses and barred from working with minors. He has denied any wrongdoing.France -
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Democrats risk becoming Trumpified in defending Biden
Democrats are becoming resigned to Biden's candidacy. They shouldn’t.Joe Biden -
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Man arrested in connection with attempted rape of Central Park sunbather: Police
A man has been arrested in connection with the attempted rape of a woman sunbathing in Central Park last month, police said. -
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Man guilty of Holly Willoughby kidnap and murder plot
The defendant admitted his chat room messages were "dark" but said he had no plan to carry them out. -
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New Dutch leader pledges to cut immigration; opposition vows to root out racists
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof is pledging to work hard at cutting immigration, one of his new goverment’s main aimsNetherlands -
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Esports World Cup boss defends holding event in Saudi Arabia
The huge competitive gaming event is under way. But holding it in Saudi Arabia has upset many.World Cup -
The Hill - Politics
Ivanka Trump on father’s conviction: ‘It’s painful to experience'
Ivanka Trump, former President Trump's daughter and ex-adviser, weighed in on her father’s legal battles and recent conviction in a new podcast interview. “On a human level, it’s my father, and I love him very much,” she told the "Lex Fridman ...Donald Trump -
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Shohei Ohtani not expected to participate in 2024 Home Run Derby while continuing rehab from elbow surgery
Ohtani has only competed in the Derby once in his MLB career, in 2021 -
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Shohei Ohtani won't participate in Home Run Derby while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery
Despite slugging 27 home runs this season, Shohei Ohtani won't be participating in the 2024 Home Run Derby.MLB -
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The Copa America quarterfinals will have plenty of intrigue, even if Lionel Messi can't participate
Lionel Messi’s leg injury was the only major obstacle that fell into Argentina’s path while it rolled through group play and into the Copa America quarterfinals -
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Ten years after a celebrity summit promised to end rape as a weapon of war, is there any change for the women of South Sudan?
Guardian investigation reveals conflict-riven country received little funding or support and that high-profile perpetrators remain in public office. They were minding their own business, scanning the forest for fruit, when the troops approached. ... -
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Japanese man sentenced to 17.5 years in prison, 20 strokes of the cane in Singapore
A Japanese hairstylist has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison and 20 strokes of the cane in Singapore this week for what the judge described as a “brutal and cruel” sexual assault and rape of a drunk student five years ago -
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Missouri AG sues New York over Trump conviction
Missouri filed a lawsuit against the state of New York on Wednesday seeking to lift the gag order imposed against former President Trump during his hush money trial and delay sentencing for his conviction in that case until after the November ...New York -
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Experts doubt Trump will get conviction tossed in "hush money" case
As the case enters a new phase, experts remain skeptical that former President Donald Trump's 11th-hour effort to overturn his conviction will be successful.Donald Trump -
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He Won a Big Netflix Deal. Then Saudi Arabia Convicted Him as a Terrorist.
The predicament of the animated-film maker Abdulaziz Almuzaini, a U.S.-Saudi citizen, shows the limits of reform in the kingdom.Netflix -
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Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz advance at Wimbledon. Naomi Osaka loses
Coco Gauff has reached the third round at Wimbledon with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over qualifier Anca Todoni of Romania -
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Kamala Harris fiercely defends Biden as her allies stand ready to back her should he step aside
While some Democrats have floated names like Gretchen Whitmer and Gavin Newsom, Harris supporters say she shouldn’t be passed over if Biden drops out of the race.Joe Biden -
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Cybersecurity breach could delay court proceedings across New Mexico, public defenders office says
New Mexico's statewide public defenders office says a recent cybersecurity breach could delay some court proceedings across the state -
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Trump's sentencing delayed in New York conviction following Supreme Court immunity decision
Former President Donald Trump's sentencing for his New York criminal conviction has been delayed after the Supreme Court earlier this week ruled presidents have immunity for official acts while in office. CBS News' Robert Costa explains the ...New York -
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Arrest warrant lifted for Maddie McCann suspect, but he will stay in prison for other conviction
An arrest warrant for a man who is also a suspect in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann has been lifted by a German court in an ongoing trial over several unrelated sexual offenses he is alleged to have committed in Portugal ... -
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Italy appeals court upholds conviction of 2 Americans in death of a Rome police officer but reduces sentences
Italy appeals court upholds conviction of 2 Americans in death of a Rome police officer but reduces sentences -
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Italy appeals court upholds conviction of 2 Americans in death of policeman but reduces sentences
An Italian appeals court has upheld the convictions of two American men in the killing of an Italian plainclothes police officer during a botched sting operation but reduced their sentences -
The Guardian - World
‘Like a son to me’: George Cottrell, the high-rolling convicted fraudster at Nigel Farage’s side
Extravagant lifestyle and past controversies of Montenegro-based volunteer raise awkward questions for Reform leader. It’s an enigma at the heart of Nigel Farage’s general election campaign: why has a 30-year-old businessman, self-confessed ... -
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California man convicted of murder in 2018 stabbing death of gay University of Pennsylvania student
A California man was convicted of murder with a hate crime enhancement Wednesday for the 2018 stabbing death of Blaze Bernstein, a gay University of Pennsylvania student.California -
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Actively Black Will Be Dressing Team Nigeria for the Olympics
Actively Black, the company that will be dressing Team Nigeria, has gold-medal-worthy ambitions. -
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Kerr's comedic strategy for possible matchup with Atkinson in Olympics
Steve Kerr is looking forward to potentially facing off against former assistant coach Kenny Atkinson in the Paris Olympics. -
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Team USA unveils Olympic basketball jerseys
Kevin Durant and A'ja Wilson modeled the jerseys for the public's first look at the threads. -
The Hill - Politics
Paris waterway un-swimmable weeks before start of Olympics
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story With just three weeks until the start of the Paris summer Olympics, the city's quintessential waterway remains un-swimmable due to ongoing ...Olympics -
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Russian-linked cybercampaigns put bull's-eye on France's Olympics and elections
Cybersecurity experts and French officials say Russian disinformation campaigns against France are zeroing in on legislative elections and the Olympic Games which open in Paris at the end of the monthRussia -
ABC News - World
Russian-linked cybercampaigns put a bull's-eye on France. Their focus? The Olympics and elections
Cybersecurity experts and French officials say Russian disinformation campaigns against France are zeroing in on legislative elections and the Olympic Games which open in Paris at the end of the monthRussia -
NBC News - Top stories
Meet the engineer, doctors and other clock punchers competing for Team USA in the Olympics
Former college basketball star Canyon Barry isn't the only Olympian who has to balance 9-to-5 work with preparation for Paris. -
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Macron’s ‘irresponsible’ snap election casts shadow over Olympics
Political chaos dents France’s image and raises security issues at world’s most watched sporting event -
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Election anxiety curbs Olympic enthusiasm among Parisians ahead of the Summer Games
Just three weeks before the Olympics, the excitement that was building up in the host city is now mingled with anxiety about France’s political future -
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One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics
Georgia State professor Moraima “Mo” Ivory is known for bringing celebrities like Steve Harvey and Ludacris into her law class