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Luka Doncic, Slovenia keep Olympic hopes alive, set up showdown vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece
Slovenia has advanced to the semifinals of the Olympic Qualifying TournamentNBA -
The Guardian - World
England can answer wake-up calls by maintaining width in Swiss showdown | Karen Carney
Gareth Southgate’s side found success going wide against Slovakia. It can be a blueprint in their hunt for a semi-final berth. There are three simple ways of playing football: through, over and around. When one of those approaches is not working, ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Olaf Rove's American Dream
My great grandfather came from Norway with nothing. The land of freedom and opportunity gave him a new life. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
American 'Idiot' Swims the Seine
Adventurer dips where French politicians fear to float. -
The Hill - Politics
Younger Americans less likely to believe American dream still possible: Pew
Story at a glance Nearly 60 percent of U.S. adults below age 50 believe the American dream is dead, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. The poll found that more specifically, 57 percent of adults between the ages of 30 and 49 think the ... -
The New York Times - Top stories
Your Religious Values Are Not American Values
Christian nationalists aim to impose their beliefs on others. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Zen and the Great American Driving Range
Touring the country and rebalancing the self—one golf ball at a time. -
Inc. - Business
Americans Ready to Set July 4 Travel Records
Despite steep gas prices, looming storms, and costlier fixings for backyard barbecues, an estimated 71 million people will be on the move this holiday weekend. -
CBS News - Top stories
Millions of Americans hit the roads, skies for July 4
AAA projects that nearly 61 million Americans will travel by car this Fourth of July holiday, while TSA planned to screen about 2.8 million flyers alone Wednesday at U.S. airports. Kris Van Cleave reports on the travel rush. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
China Reopened to Foreign Students. Americans Are Staying Away.
There were more than 11,000 U.S. students in China before the pandemic. Now there may be fewer than 1,000.China -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Americans Are Everywhere---and Taking Their Strong Dollars With Them
The U.S. currency has surged thanks to higher interest rates and a strong economy. -
MarketWatch - Business
The debate about ‘quiet vacationing’ is as American as the Fourth of July
“It’s not just dishonest workers trying to steal time. It’s people that feel burdened by the weight of the workplace.” -
CBS News - Top stories
Why houses are becoming unaffordable for most Americans
New data shows a growing portion of the U.S. has become unaffordable for home buyers. Meanwhile, insurance companies are backing out of some places because of extreme weather. CBS News contributor Javier David discusses the numbers. -
CBS News - Top stories
Millions of Americans travel for July 4 weekend
About 71 million Americans around the U.S. are expected to travel to celebrate the Independence Day holiday weekend. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner reports from Ocean City, New Jersey. -
BBC News - Top stories
Raducanu dismantles Sakkari to reach Wimbledon last 16
Emma Raducanu makes a strong statement of intent by beating Greek ninth seed Maria Sakkari to reach the Wimbledon fourth round. -
Financial Times - World
Amid the Trump-Biden chaos, Americans should not forget their history
The indictments against King George in the Declaration of Independence could just as easily be applied to TrumpJoe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
How an Afghan student fulfilled her American dream
When the Taliban took over Afghanistan, Zahra Shahnoory was forced to stop going to school. After immigrating to the U.S. with her family last year, Zahra resumed her high school studies and hopes to enroll in college this fall. NBC News' Erin ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
2025 All-American Tavion Wallace Pledges to Arkansas
The University of Arkansas has successfully landed one of the top players in the country. 2025 All-American Tavion Wallace from Wayne County High School in Georgia has committed to the Razorbacks. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Whoever the Democratic Candidate Is, Americans Have Already Lost
The American Republic feels fragile. -
CNBC - Business
'They want out': This company helps Americans experiment with expat living
Americans hoping to move abroad are getting some help from travel companies and local guides. -
The Hill - Politics
Conservative Heritage leader: 'Second American Revolution' will be bloodless 'if the left allows it to be'
The leader of conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation argued the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity will reinforce a "second American Revolution," which he said would "remain bloodless if the left allows it to be." Heritage ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Italy appeals court reduces sentences of Americans in policeman's death
An Italian appeals court reduced the sentences of Lee Elder Finnegan and Gabriele Natale-Hjorth, but upheld their 2019 convictions. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
American Century Championship 2024: Celebrity field, format, scoring and prize money
All you need to know for the American Century Championship celebrity event. -
CBS News - World
Italy appeals court reduces sentences of 2 Americans in policeman's death
An Italian appeals court reduced the sentences of Finnegan Lee Elder and Gabriele Natale-Hjorth, but upheld their 2019 convictions. -
CBS News - Top stories
CBS News documentary shows Americans' views on state of U.S.
A new CBS Reports documentary reveals Americans' unfiltered views on issues likely to shape the outcome of the 2024 election, including the state of democracy in the U.S., and the American Dream. CBS News executive director of elections and ... -
The Hill - Politics
Majority of Americans don't think Trump will concede if he loses election: poll
According to a new poll, a majority of Americans said they do not “think” former President Trump is going to “accept the results and concede once the votes have been certified” if he does not win the upcoming presidential election. The CNN poll, ...Donald Trump -
ESPN - Sports
The dual-national dilemma: How Mexican Americans choose which country to represent
U.S. or Mexico? Dual nationals talk about the "life-changing decision" of which country to represent at World Cups and Copa Américas. -
NBC News - Top stories
The pool party’s over as Americans ease up on backyard upgrades
Americans will be splashing around this summer in the backyard pools they’ve already got, but not splashing out as much on new ones. -
CNBC - Business
Dream of moving abroad? This Central American destination is the No. 1 country for expats
Some 82% of foreigners in this Central American country say they're happy with their lives abroad. -
ABC News - Sports
Golf in the Olympics is starting to catch on. For Americans, the hard part is getting there
Golf returned to the Olympic program in 2016 with a lukewarm reception -
CBS News - Top stories
Russia sentences American man to 12.5 years in prison on drug charges
A court in Russia has sentenced U.S. national Robert Woodland to more than 12 years in prison on drug charges, his lawyer says.Russia -
ABC News - Sports
American swims in Seine River before the Olympics despite contamination concerns
A 75-year-old American swimmer has taken a dip in the Seine River in Paris to celebrate the Fourth of July -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Why Native American heritage fuels newest Warrior Waters
Newly aqcuired Warriors guard Lindy Waters III's tremendous pride in his Native American heritage has fueled his NBA journey. -
The Hill - Politics
Extreme pride in being an American stays near record low: Gallup
Extreme pride in being an American has stayed near a record low, according to a new Gallup survey. The Gallup survey released shortly before the Fourth of July holiday found 41 percent of Americans polled said they are “extremely proud” of their ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Frances Tiafoe at Wimbledon for five-set victory
Carlos Alcaraz rallied from a set down to defeat Frances Tiafoe in five sets 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-2. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Domestic Manners of the Americans': Fanny Trollope's Old-World Wit
The English novelist’s travelogue, bursting with mordant humor and exuberant prose, is an account of her sojourn in the U.S., including—horror of horrors—a trip along the Mississippi River. -
NBC News - Top stories
American teen missing in Germany after leaving cruise ship, police say
An American teenager disappeared during a cruise in Germany, police said. -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
2025 All-American Hylton Stubbs Commits to the Miami Hurricanes
The University of Miami has successfully landed one of the top players in the country. 2025 All-American Hylton Stubbs from Mandarin High School in Florida has committed to the Hurricanes. -
ABC News - World
Taliban and US envoys have discussed the release of 2 American prisoners at third Doha meeting
The Taliban’s delegation to the third United Nations-led Doha meeting on increasing engagement with Afghanistan met with U.S. envoys on the sidelines and discussed the two Americans imprisoned in the central Asian country