Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura joined dancers, an opera diva and even a heavy metal band in an opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics that sought…
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Justin Timberlake seeks to dismiss DUI case
An attorney for Justin Timberlake asked a judge to dismiss drunk driving charges against the US pop singer Friday, saying his client was “not intoxicated” when he was arrested last…
Kobe Bryant locker, Maradona jersey up for auction in New York
Kobe Bryant’s Staples Center locker and Maradona’s 1986 World Cup jersey went on display Friday in New York, part of an auction of rare sports memorabilia at Sotheby’s. Bryant’s locker,…
Historic river parade, Dion show-stopper ignite Paris Olympics
A historic boat parade down the River Seine launched the Paris Olympics with spectacular French flair Friday, as the City of Light welcomed the world’s greatest athletes for a sporting…
World Cup holders Spain win women’s Olympic football opener
Reigning Ballon d’Or Aitana Bonmati scored one goal and helped create another as World Cup holders Spain came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in their first game of the…
US appeals court sets calendar for Trump documents case
A US circuit court on Thursday released a schedule for the appeal of a federal judge’s dismissal of the criminal case charging former president Donald Trump with mishandling top secret…
Humanity suffering from ‘extreme heat epidemic,’ UN chief warns
Humanity is suffering from an “extreme heat epidemic,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Thursday, calling for action to limit the impacts of heat waves intensified by climate change. “Billions of…
Harris attacks Trump’s ‘extremist’ agenda in speech to teachers
Kamala Harris launched a blistering attack on Donald Trump and his “extremist” Republicans as she addressed teachers Thursday, seeking to rally a key part of the Democratic coalition behind her…