WASHINGTON — The U.S. and Russia on Thursday completed their largest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, a deal involving 24 people, many months of negotiations and concessions from other European countries who released Russians in their custody as part of the exchange. Here are some things to know: Who Was Freed...
Harris Has Secured Enough Democratic Delegate Votes to Become Their Party’s Nominee, Chair Says
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough votes from delegates to become her party's nominee for president, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said Friday. The announcement was made before the online voting process ends on Monday, reflecting the breakneck speed of a campaign that is eager to...
US Women Clinch Quarterfinals, Stretch Olympic Basketball Win Streak to 57
VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ — The U.S. faced a challenge from Belgium that only a few countries have provided during the Americans' long Olympic win streak. The pro-Belgium crowd of just over 25,000 fans were whipped into a frenzy when the Cats cut a double-digit deficit to four in the third quarter. And...
Sha’Carri Breezes Through Opening Round at Her First Olympic Race
SAINT-DENIS — Sha'Carri Richardson blazed through a no-fuss opening round in the 100 meters Friday, winning her first-ever race at the Olympics in 10.94 seconds to easily qualify for the semifinals. Wearing neon green shoes, which contrasted well against the bright purple track, the American captured the first of eight...
Federal Judge Overturns $4.7 Billion Jury Verdict in ‘Sunday Ticket’ Lawsuit and Rules for NFL
LOS ANGELES — A federal judge overturned a jury's $4.7 billion verdict in the class-action lawsuit filed by "Sunday Ticket" subscribers against the NFL and has granted judgment to the NFL. U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez ruled Thursday that the testimony of two witnesses for the subscribers had flawed methodologies...
US Men Beaten by Morocco, Eliminated From Olympic Soccer
PARIS — The United States was eliminated from the Olympic men's soccer tournament on Friday after a 4-0 loss to Morocco in the quarterfinals. Soufiane Rahimi, Ilias Akhomach, Achraf Hakimi and Mehdi Maouhoub scored the goals at Parc des Princes that ended U.S. hopes of a medal at the Paris...
Who Is Imane Khelif? Algerian Boxer Facing Gender Outcry Had Modest Success Before Olympics
VILLEPINTE — Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has landed in the middle of a divide about gender in sports after her Italian competitor, Angela Carini, pulled out seconds into their bout at the Paris Olympics. Outcry has come from conservatives like former U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni....
Israel-Hamas War Latest: International Calls for Cease-Fire Grow After Assassinations in the Mideast
WASHINGTON — United States President Joe Biden says he's "very concerned" that the violence in the Middle East could escalate, adding that the killing of a top Hamas leader in Iran has "not helped" efforts to negotiate a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Biden said he'd had a "very direct"...
Stock Market Today: Dow Drops 900 on Weak Jobs Data as a Global Sell-Off Whips Back to Wall Street
NEW YORK — Stocks are tumbling Friday on worries the U.S. economy could be cracking under the weight of high interest rates meant to whip inflation. The S&P 500 was sinking by 2.5% in midday trading, potentially on pace for its worst day since 2022, and on track for its...
Increasing Wind and Heat Plus Risk of Thunderstorms Expected in Fight Against California Wildfire
CHICO — Firefighters battling California's largest wildfire of the year are preparing for treacherous conditions entering the weekend when expected thunderstorms may unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds that could erode progress made over the past week. Dry, hot conditions posed similar threats across the fire-stricken West. Weather, fuels and...