Jul 26 The history of spectacular Olympic opening ceremonies By Catherine Baker, The Conversation These flashy events, which kick off each games, aim to tell fresh stories about the host city and country, and set new creative standards for live mega-events. Continue reading
Jul 26 PHOTOS: Paris debuts Olympic Games with star-studded ceremony on the Seine By John Leicester, Associated Press Crowds crammed along the rive and watching from balconies “oohed” and “ahhed” as Olympic teams began parading in boats along the waterway. Continue reading
Jul 26 AP report: Powerful Mexican cartel leader was lured onto airplane before U.S. arrest By Alanna Durkin Richer, María Verza, Christopher Sherman, Associated Press Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada got on an airplane to the U.S. believing he was going somewhere else, said the official, who spoke on the condition on anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter. Continue reading
Jul 26 Arson attacks on train tracks cause chaos before start of Paris Olympics By Thomas Adamson, Jeffrey Schaeffer, Associated Press French officials condemned the attacks as "criminal actions," though they said there was no sign of a direct link to the Games. Continue reading
Jul 26 Snoop Dogg carries Olympic torch ahead of opening ceremony in Paris By Associated Press Snoop Dogg's leg was in Saint-Denis, a suburb of Paris. Snoop Dogg is in Paris to help cover the games for NBC, part of the U.S. broadcaster's bet to boost ratings by infusing coverage with pop culture. Continue reading
Jul 25 WATCH: Harris outlines steps in Gaza cease-fire proposal after meeting with Israel’s Netanyahu By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met separately at the White House Thursday with President Joe Biden and likely Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss the war in Gaza and the possibility of securing a cease-fire deal. Continue reading
Jul 25 Watch 8:48 Father of American hostage in Gaza shares insight on meeting with Biden and Netanyahu By Nick Schifrin Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the White House for separate meetings with President Biden and Vice President Harris. He and Biden also met with the families of Americans held by Hamas in Gaza for the last 293 days. Nick Schifrin… Continue watching
Jul 25 Venezuelans who fled instability hope for change and to eventually return home By Astrid Suárez, Teresa Medrano, Gisela Salomon, Nayara Batschke, Associated Press Economic and political instability forced millions of Venezuelans to leave, quashing dreams and leaving many wondering if they’ll ever return to what was once South America’s most prosperous country. Continue reading
Jul 25 Argentina coach slams chaos at opening Olympic soccer match vs Morocco By James Robson, Associated Press The opening match of the men's soccer tournament was suspended for nearly two hours during added time after Morocco fans invaded the field and threw bottles in protest of a late goal by Argentina. Continue reading
Jul 25 Strong typhoon hits China’s coast after leaving 25 dead in Taiwan and the Philippines By Associated Press Typhoon Gaemi had swept up the western Pacific, intensifying seasonal rains earlier in the week in the Philippines, where the death toll climbed to 22. Continue reading