Columbus, OH

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LAUSANNE (Reuters) - Two-times Olympic champion Armand Duplantis soared to another victory in his illustrious resume, winning the city pole vault competition on Wednesday to open the Lausanne Diamond League meeting.

Athletics-Duplantis soars to another Diamond League win two weeks after world record

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While Romania’s Ana Barbosu is the rightful owner of the bronze medal from the floor exercise at the 2024 Paris Olympics, her medal triumph wasn’t without controversy. Barbosu went from finishing fourth after USA Gymnastics coaches issued a score inquiry that bumped Jordan Chiles from fifth to ...

Romanian Gymnastics Federation Makes Statement About Olympic Bronze Medal Ruling

Armand Duplantis picked up from where he left off at his world record-setting, gold medal-winning showing at the Paris Olympics by dominating the men's pole vault at the Lausanne Diamond League meet on Wednesday. Duplantis defended his Olympic gold in the Stade de France in some style, improving his own world record to 6.25 metres.

Pole vault king Duplantis continues winning ways post-Olympics

Learn more about some of the British athletes hoping to impress at the Paris Paralympic Games.

GB athletes to follow in Paris Paralympics

The 2024 Wanda Diamond League season continues on Thursday, August 22, with the Athletissima Lausanne. Below you will find details on how to watch the meet. How to watch (Main TV window 2-4 p.m. ET / 7-9 p.m. UK / 8-10 p.m. CET) In USA: NBC has the rights to...

TV/Streaming Information for 2024 Athletissma Lausanne Diamond League

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

(Reuters) - Alpine skiing great Ingemar Stenmark is still wowing audiences with his skill between the poles at the age of 68, but this time it's in pole vault at the World Masters Athletics Championships.

Legendary alpine skier Stenmark competes in pole vault at World Masters

This time next week Paris will be gearing up for the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games on the iconic Place de la Concorde. It’s a games that’ll feature more than 4,400 athletes competing in 22 sports for a total of 549 gold medals. Masters, a dual Summer and Winter Paralympian, collected her first gold medals in the summer edition by winning both the road race and individual time trial. She’s been telling CNN’s Coy Wire about the motivating factors behind her golden medal streak.

17-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters motivated for more

Green Bay, WI

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Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

Joe Heller: Cartoonist views Olympics, court limits, last supper, eye-for-eye, orange/black

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Dubbed the “Milano-Cortina Games,” the upcoming Winter Olympics will be 17 days of sporting events in and around the stunning Italian Alps. In 2026, the Milano-Cortina event will host the Winter Olympic Games from February 6 to February 22. One month later, the Paralympics will see athletes competing in six sports, going from March 6 to March 15. In total, 3,500 athletes will be representing 93 countries.

Everything To Know About The 2026 Winter Olympics In Italy

LCM (50 meters) World Junior Record: 7:51.47 – Canada (2017) Meet Record: 7:54.70 – USA (2022) All Comers Record: 7:46.40 – USA (2014) USA ‘A’ (Dobson, Erisman, O’Dell, Mintenko) – 7:53.56 (Meet Record) Canada ‘A’ (Strojnowska, Cosgrove, West, Walters) – 8:02.77...

Team USA Takes Down Junior Pan Pacs Meet Record in Girls 4×200 Freestyle Relay

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food, if the change is approved by the full council.

Denver may revoke cash assistance for migrants

Los Angeles, CA

It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Actor Jack Wild, who died tragically at only 53 from cancer in 2006, received an Academy Award nomination for his teen role as the Artful Dodger in the 1968 movie musical Oliver! One year later, Wild was cast in what became the second of his most famous roles: that of Jimmy in the classic ABC's Saturday morning live show, H.R. Pufnstuff, which aired in the early 1970s - and was produced by Sid and Marty Kroft.

The Tragic Death of Former Child Star Jack Wild ('Oliver!' and 'H.R. Puffnstuff"): 18 Years Later

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

If you missed the action from Thursday’s Athletissima Lausanne Diamond League meet, you can catch up by watching the major events below.

Missed Lausanne Diamond League? Watch Race Videos Here

Once a staple on cruise ships, libraries are becoming a relic of the past, particularly on Carnival Cruise Line vessels. The cruise line has confirmed that it no longer includes libraries in the design of new ships, a decision that has sparked both disappointment and understanding among passengers.

Why is Carnival Quietly Phasing Out a Popular Ship Amenity?

The 2024 Wanda Diamond League season continues on Sunday, August 25, with the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial in Silesia, Poland. Below you will find details on how to watch the meet. *Schedule, entries, & results. How to watch (Main TV window 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET / 3-5 p.m. UK...

TV/Streaming Information for 2024 Kamila Skolimowska Memorial — Silesia Diamond League

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Hocker v Ingebrigtsen, Stacked 800s, & A Sub-8 Attempt By Kenneth Rooks? What to Watch in Lausanne & Silesia

Hope you enjoyed the post-Olympic break. Because the Diamond League is back this week and there are some great races on tap. Some of the biggest...

Hocker v Ingebrigtsen, Stacked 800s, & A Sub-8 Attempt By Kenneth Rooks? What to Watch in Lausanne & Silesia

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