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Paris mayor dips into the Seine River to showcase its improved cleanliness before Olympic events
After months of anticipation, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the Seine River, fulfilling a promise to show the river was clean enough to host open swimming competitions during the 2024 Olympics.5 months ago
Iran threat prompted increased protection of Trump, Saturday attack appears unrelated, officials say
A threat from Iran prompted moves by the U.S. Secret Service to boost protection around Donald Trump before Saturday's attempted assassination of the former president, which appears unrelated to the original threat, according to two U.S. officials.5 months ago
Will the Seine be clean enough by the Olympics? Not even the experts know yet
With the Paris Olympics 10 days away, a question hangs over the Games: Will the Seine River be clean enough for athletes to swim in it?5 months ago
Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scams, experts warn
Amazon Prime Day is here, and experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams during the two-day sale event.5 months ago
Signs of trouble at Trump rally were evident in minutes before gunman opened fire
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Signs of trouble were evident in the minutes before shots rang out at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania: Police had a report of a suspicious man pacing near the magnetometers and were apparently exchanging photos of the suspect. Witnesses pointed and shouted at an armed man on a nearby roof. When […]5 months ago
Trump announces Vance as VP pick
Donald Trump is expected to announce his vice presidential pick on the first day of the Republican National Convention5 months ago
France’s Bastille Day parade meets the Olympic torch relay in an exceptional year
Paris hosted an extra-special guest for France’s national holiday Sunday. The Olympic torch relay joined up with thousands of troops marching in Paris beneath roaring fighter jets to mark Bastille Day.5 months ago
Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor’s appointment
Judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns about legality of special counsel's appointment.5 months ago
Authorities hunt for clues, but motive of man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump remains elusive
Investigators are hunting for any clues about what may have driven Thomas Matthew Crooks to try to assassinate former President Donald Trump.5 months ago
Anger and anxiety loom over the Republican convention after the assassination attempt against Trump
Anger and anxiety loom as thousands of Donald Trump’s loyalists are gathering for the Republican National Convention.5 months ago
Former fire chief who died at Trump rally used his body to shield family from gunfire
The victim who was killed at a Pennsylvania rally for Donald Trump spent his final moments diving in front of his family to protect them from gunfire that rang out Saturday during an assassination attempt against the former president.5 months ago
‘Despicable Me 4’ reigns at box office, while ‘Longlegs’ gets impressive start
Gru and the minions celebrated a second week in first place at the North American box office this weekend, while a small horror movie called “Longlegs” upset the starry $100 million "Fly Me to the Moon."5 months ago
Donald Trump arrives in Milwaukee for RNC after assassination attempt heightens security fears
Former President Donald Trump has arrived in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention a day after he was targeted in an attempted assassination at a campaign event.5 months ago
FBI says it has not determined a motive for assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — On the heels of an attempt to kill him, former President Donald Trump called Sunday for unity and resilience as shocked leaders across the political divide recoiled from the shooting that left him wounded but “fine.” A former fire chief attending the rally with family was killed, as was the gunman. Two other […]5 months ago
Amid chaos and gunfire, Trump raised his fist and projected a characteristic image of defiance
Donald Trump, his face smeared with blood, forced his right fist through a tangle of agents' arms. He raised it high into the air before pumping his fist. "Fight!" he mouthed to the crowd and cameras as he pumped his arm sharply three times.5 months ago
‘I was shot’: Trump issues statement after being whisked off stage following an assassination attempt
Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.5 months ago
Actor Matthew McConaughey tells governors he is still mulling future run for political office
Actor Matthew McConaughey continued to tease he might run for political office to a room full of governors Friday, joshing about drinking his brand of tequila with at least one of them the night before and taking advice from another to be himself if he ever does run.5 months ago
Lawsuit filed in case of teen who died after eating spicy chip
A lawsuit was filed Thursday against Hershey, Walgreens and several others in the case of a Massachusetts teen who died after he participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge that was widely promoted on social media.5 months ago
Alec Baldwin manslaughter case dismissed, actor weeps in court
A New Mexico judge on Friday brought a sudden and stunning end to the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin, dismissing it in the middle of the actor's trial and saying it cannot be filed again.5 months ago
Trucker describes finding abandoned ‘miracle baby’ by the side of a highway in Louisiana
The truck driver who rescued an abandoned baby from the side of Interstate 10 in Louisiana this week says he first thought he might be seeing a discarded doll.5 months ago
IOC and Saudi Arabia agree on 12-year deal for video gaming Esports Olympics
Saudi Arabia and the IOC are teaming up for their first commercial deal together with the oil-rich kingdom set to host the Esports Olympics that launch next year.5 months ago
Data of nearly all AT&T customers downloaded to third-party platform in a 2022 security breach
The data of nearly all AT&T customers was downloaded to a third-party platform in a 2022 security breach, the company said Friday.5 months ago
Key takeaways from Biden’s news conference: Insistence on staying in the race and flubbed names
Joe Biden faced a test Thursday that he had avoided so far this year — a solo news conference with questions from the White House press corps.5 months ago
