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How the Russian prisoner swap that freed Evan Gershkovich unfolded over two years
It was a tale of two families when the negotiations that resulted in the release of Wall Street Journal reporter...
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Simone Biles and Suni Lee celebrate gold and bronze for individual all-around
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Now PlayingSimone Biles and Suni Lee...
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Taryn Kloth, Kristen Nuss defeat China in rainy beach volleyball thriller
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Cuban wrestler Mijaín López on a...
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US recognizes González as winner of Venezuelan election
CARACAS, Venezuela — The U.S. government on Thursday recognized Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of the South...
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Sheriff questioned about warning signs before Sonya Massey killing
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Prisoner swap came after long and...
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Russia releases Gershkovich, Whelan and others in multinational prisoner swap
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Prisoner swap came after long and...
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Federal grand jury to hear evidence in scam to steal Graceland from Elvis Presley’s family
A federal grand jury is set to begin hearing evidence this month in the scam to steal the Graceland estate...
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Richard Proctor found guilty of murder in Steger stabbing death
Members of Ryan Connell’s family collectively sighed with relief Thursday when the man charged with killing him Jan. 1, 2020,...
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Flavor Flav and Alexis Ohanian team up to help Olympian Veronica Fraley pay her rent
Ahead of her Olympics debut, track and field athlete Veronica Fraley had a more pressing concern on her mind than...
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Boxer Imane Khelif, previously barred from women’s events, wins first Paris Olympics fight
A boxer whose gender identity has recently been questioned won her first fight at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.Imane Khelif...
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Don Lemon sues Elon Musk and X for fraud and breach of contract over axed show
Don Lemon has sued Elon Musk and X for axing his show on the platform and failure of payment after...
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Osprey crash that killed eight off Japan caused by ‘catastrophic’ gearbox failure, Air Force says
The crash of an Air Force Osprey aircraft eight months ago in Japan that killed all eight airmen on board...
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Charges announced in Tuesday shooting death of Rafael Wordlaw
Local law enforcement leaders gathered Thursday morning to announce charges in the fatal shooting of an off-duty Cook County sheriff’s...
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Turkish sharpshooter Yusuf Dikec wins silver at Paris Olympics with minimal gear, becomes internet sensation
Turkish sharpshooter Yusuf Dikec didn't need special lenses or big ear protectors to nab the silver medal in the air...
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U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich freed from Russian prison as part of major exchange
Three U.S. citizens — including journalist Evan Gershkovich and Marine veteran Paul Whelan — wrongly imprisoned in Russia were released...
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Simone Biles and Suni Lee face off in Paris Olympic all-around final
Simone Biles and Suni Lee already hold membership cards in gymnastics' most exclusive club, but they've never faced off on...
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Israel says it has confirmed that chief of Hamas’ military wing was killed in a July strike in Gaza – Chicago Tribune
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military said Thursday that it has confirmed that the head of Hamas’ military wing, Mohammed Deif,...
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Team USA’s BMX and canoe slalom medalists share wins on TODAY
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.TODAY races the clock to watch...
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Senate Democrats will force vote to expand child tax credit despite GOP opposition
WASHINGTON — The Democratic-led Senate will hold a key test vote Thursday on a bipartisan bill to expand the child...
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Trump attacks Harris’ racial identity and Israel announces death of Hamas’ military leader: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump’s comments about Kamala Harris’ race were met with swift backlash. Katie Ledecky swims to another gold medal and...
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