Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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The Latest: Project 2025's director steps down and Trump says Harris 'doesn't like Jewish people'

Former President Donald Trump has said in a radio interview that Vice President Kamala Harris “doesn’t like Jewish people” and appeared to agree with a host who called her Jewish husband, Doug Emhoff, “a crappy Jew.”

The Latest: Project 2025's director steps down and Trump says Harris 'doesn't like Jewish people'
Europe|Sports

Paris Olympics brings out hoses and misters to cool down fans during heat wave

Most parts of France are enduring a heat wave mere days after the 2024 Olympics launched with a rain-soaked opening ceremony

Paris Olympics brings out hoses and misters to cool down fans during heat wave
Health|Sports

American gymnast Shilese Jones pointing toward 2028 Olympics following knee injury at US trials

American gymnast Shilese Jones is aiming for the 2028 Olympics after a left knee injury ended her shot at reaching Paris

American gymnast Shilese Jones pointing toward 2028 Olympics following knee injury at US trials
Europe|News|Political

Putin often cites Russia’s 'nuclear doctrine' governing the use of atomic weapons. But what is it?

In a blunt signal to discourage the West from increasing military support for Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin says Russia could revise its nuclear doctrine regarding the use of its atomic arsenal

Putin often cites Russia’s 'nuclear doctrine' governing the use of atomic weapons. But what is it?
Sports

Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers and Royals add pitchers in flurry of trades on day before MLB's deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals added starting pitcher Erick Fedde and Milwaukee, the team they are chasing in the NL Central, acquired starter Frankie Montas

Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers and Royals add pitchers in flurry of trades on day before MLB's deadline
Entertainment|Sports

What to watch for the Paris Olympics: Simone Biles leads US in gymnastics final Tuesday, July 30

Simone Biles leads the United States women into the gymnastics team final as part of an action-packed slate Tuesday at the 2024 Paris Olympics

What to watch for the Paris Olympics: Simone Biles leads US in gymnastics final Tuesday, July 30
Environment|Health|Science

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain health than other air pollution

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says
Election|News|Political

The Latest: Biden decries 'extremism' on the Supreme Court, lays out plans for reforms

President Joe Biden decried “extremism” that he says has undermined public confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court, as he called on Congress to quickly establish term limits and an enforceable ethics code for the court’s nine justices

The Latest: Biden decries 'extremism' on the Supreme Court, lays out plans for reforms
News

Today in History: Aug. 4, massive explosion rocks Beirut

Today in History: Aug. 4, massive explosion rocks Beirut

Entertainment|Lifestyle

Today in History: August 7, Twin Tower tightrope walk

Today in History: August 7, Twin Tower tightrope walk

Environment|News

Today in History: August 8, devastating Maui wildfires

Today in History: August 8, devastating Maui wildfires

News

Israel-Hamas war latest: US cautions Israel over escalation with Hezbollah after weekend attack

The United States is cautioning Israel about escalation with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah as Israel weighs its response to a rocket attack from Lebanon over the weekend that killed 12 youths in the Israel-controlled Golan Heights

Israel-Hamas war latest: US cautions Israel over escalation with Hezbollah after weekend attack
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly decline ahead of central bank meetings

Asian shares are mostly declining in cautious trading ahead of central bank meetings around the world

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly decline ahead of central bank meetings
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

What to stream this weekend: Zendaya hits aces, Orville Peck duets and Elizabeth Taylor sparkles

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an EP from country-turned-pop singer Maren Morris, Léa Seydoux and George MacKay lead the intriguing French sci-fi “The Beast,” and an HBO documentary lets Elizabeth Taylor tell her story by relying on 40 hours of recently discovered audio

What to stream this weekend: Zendaya hits aces, Orville Peck duets and Elizabeth Taylor sparkles
Entertainment|Sports

What to watch for the Paris Olympics: Monday, July 29

Monday’s slate for the Paris Olympics includes a blockbuster tennis match, a handful of the world’s biggest basketball stars, a couple of compelling swimming finals and a gymnastics showdown

What to watch for the Paris Olympics: Monday, July 29
Europe|News|Political

Russia's Putin vows 'mirror measures' in response to U.S. missiles in Germany

Russia may deploy new strike weapons in response to the planned U.S. stationing of longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday

Russia's Putin vows 'mirror measures' in response to U.S. missiles in Germany
Americas|Economy|Election|Political

The Latest: Maduro is declared winner in Venezuela election as opposition claims irregularities

Nicolás Maduro has been declared the winner in Venezuela’s presidential election Sunday, even as his opponents were preparing to dispute the results, setting up a high-stakes showdown that will determine whether the South American nation transitions away from one-party rule

The Latest: Maduro is declared winner in Venezuela election as opposition claims irregularities
Business|Technology

Apple has reached its first-ever union contract with store employees in Maryland

Apple has reached a tentative collective bargaining contract with the first unionized company store in the country

Apple has reached its first-ever union contract with store employees in Maryland
Education|News|Sports

The NCAA has agreed to settle a major lawsuit. It still faces a number of challenges

The NCAA remains embroiled in multiple legal cases

Europe|Sports

What to watch for the 2024 Paris Olympics: Rugby gold at stake, Gauff makes debut Saturday, July 27

The opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics is over, and the competition is really going to rev up on Saturday all across France

What to watch for the 2024 Paris Olympics: Rugby gold at stake, Gauff makes debut Saturday, July 27
Entertainment|Lifestyle

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Election|Political

2024 Election Latest: Harris urges people to vote as campaign heats up, Trump meets with Netanyahu

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 but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats

2024 Election Latest: Harris urges people to vote as campaign heats up, Trump meets with Netanyahu
Europe|News|Sports

What we know so far about the attack on French train network ahead of Olympics opening

French transport has been thrust into chaos just hours ahead of the Olympics 2024 opening ceremony after a series of coordinated “malicious acts” upended high-speed train lines

What we know so far about the attack on French train network ahead of Olympics opening
MidEast|News|Political

Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu visits Trump, says Israel is eager to reach a cease-fire deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with Donald Trump at the former president’s Mar-a-Lago estate for their first face-to-face meeting in nearly four years as the two sought to mend their political alliance

Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu visits Trump, says Israel is eager to reach a cease-fire deal
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

How to watch the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics is set for Friday

How to watch the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

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