Jul 31 Olympic organizers to triathletes: Come on in, the Seine water is fine By Kate Brumback, Graham Dunbar, Associated Press On Wednesday, organizers declared the water in Paris safe for swimming following days of concerns about elevated bacteria levels caused by heavy rains last week. Continue reading
Jul 31 Killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh by alleged Israeli strike threatens escalation By Abby Sewell, Associated Press Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a predawn airstrike in the Iranian capital Wednesday, Iran and the militant group said, blaming Israel for a shock assassination that risks escalating the conflict even as the U.S. and other nations were… Continue reading
Jul 30 Photos and takeaways from Paris Olympics Day 4 By Tales Azzoni, Associated Press Biles on the top of the podium again, a Gauff upset and U.S. swimming woes. Continue reading
Jul 30 Watch 8:48 Israel targets Hezbollah leader in Beirut strike, sparking new fears of escalation By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi Israel says it has killed one of Hezbollah’s most senior military officials in the southern suburbs of Beirut. Israel blames Fuad Shukr for this past weekend’s strike that killed a dozen children. His possible death is sparking fears of an… Continue watching
Jul 30 Across Venezuela, statues of Hugo Chávez are being attacked over alleged stolen election By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press “Every time we tackle one of their symbols, we're taking away some of their strength.”… Continue reading
Jul 30 How Simone Biles rewrote the language of gymnastics By Will Graves, Associated Press The 27-year-old American star has been intent almost from the start on pushing the sport in new directions by doing things that have never been done before. Continue reading
Jul 30 Simone Biles and Team USA dominate to win Olympic gold in women’s gymnastics By Will Graves, Associated Press Simone Biles powered a dominant U.S. women’s team to gold in the finals and cemented her legacy as the greatest ever in her sport and among the best in the history of the Olympics. Continue reading
Jul 30 Israel says it struck Hezbollah commander in Beirut accused in rocket attack that killed 12 children and teens By Bassem Mroue, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press The Israeli military says it has struck the Lebanese capital of Beirut, targeting the Hezbollah commander allegedly behind the deaths of 12 children and teens. Continue reading
Jul 30 U.S. sends $500 million in defense funding to Philippines amid concern over China By Jim Gomez, Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held talks with their Filipino counterparts Tuesday. Continue reading
Jul 30 Landslides caused by heavy rains in southern India kill at least 93 and bury many others By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press Multiple landslides triggered by torrential rains in southern India have killed 93 people and left many others feared trapped under the debris. Continue reading