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2020 Tokyo Games

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Jul 28

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News Wrap: Pelosi calls McCarthy a ‘moron’ as House leaders trade barbs over mask rules

In our news wrap Wednesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican leader Kevin McCarthy traded barbs over the House's reimposed masking requirements. McCarthy called them a bid for "control," and Pelosi referred to him as a "moron." Cooler weather and…

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Jul 27

Watch 6:26
The ‘insurmountable’ weight of expectations on Simone Biles, other professional athletes

In a stunning moment at the Tokyo Olympics this morning, American athlete Simone Biles — considered the top gymnast in the world and favored to bring home gold medals — withdrew from the team competition. Her decision to prioritize her…

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Jul 25

Gymnastics team, tired of ‘sexualization,’ wears unitards

By Claire Galofaro, Associated Press

The team’s outfits looked similar to the others in the room as the arena lights gleamed off crystals crisscrossing their chests and down their crimson and white sleeves. But the German gymnastics team’s new Olympic suits didn’t stop at their…

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Jul 24

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Delayed by a year, Tokyo Olympics kick-off amid COVID-19 fears, protests

By PBS NewsHour

A year after they were postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Olympics kicked off in Tokyo, Japan-- but not without controversies. The opening ceremony was held without spectators and most competitions are being held without an in-person audience. Meanwhile,…

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Jul 23

Watch 6:13
Quiet Olympics opening ceremony sees loud public protest over virus concerns

Usually a star-studded show, the Tokyo Olympics opened with a quieter ceremony. National teams paraded to a nearly empty stadium. It was noisier outside, as protests against holding the games in the middle of a pandemic continued. Only 23% of…

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Jul 23

‘This can be me.’ Black participation is rising in gymnastics amid Olympic representation

By Will Graves, Associated Press

Half of the U.S. Olympic team in Tokyo is women of color, and Black gymnasts account for nearly 10% of NCAA Division I women's gymnastics scholarships. Organizations like Brown Girls Do Gymnastics are attempting to make it easier for gymnasts…

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Jul 23

Opening ceremony for Tokyo Summer Olympics sets striking tone amid pandemic

By Foster Klug, Associated Press

As their opening unfolded, devoid of the usual crowd energy, the Olympics convened amid simmering anger and disbelief in much of the host country, but with hopes from organizers that the excitement of the sports to follow would offset the…

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Jul 22

Watch 5:30
News Wrap: DOJ announces strike force to tackle suspect gun networks

In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. Justice Department announced the formation of strike forces to target gun crimes. Attorney General Merrick Garland traveled to Chicago — just hours after mass shootings in the city that killed 3 people and…

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Jul 21

Watch 6:08
News Wrap: GOP blocks debate on bipartisan infrastructure deal

In our news wrap Wednesday, Republicans in the U.S. Senate blocked debate on a bipartisan infrastructure plan, leaving the bill — worth $1.2 trillion — unfinished. The Bootleg Fire in Southern Oregon grew to half the size of Rhode Island.

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Jul 19

Watch 8:31
The American athletes to watch during the Tokyo Olympics

The opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games are just four days away. But the specter of COVID hangs over the games as more than 50 people involved, including athletes, contractors and staff, test positive. Olympics officials say they still hope…

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