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CrossFit athlete Dukic dies during competition

ESPN - Fri, 08/09/2024 - 12:01am
Lazar Dukic, a 28-year old athlete from Serbia, died Thursday while participating in the CrossFit Games in Texas.
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Willie Brown Says Trump’s Helicopter Crash Story Never Happened

NY Times Home Page - Thu, 08/08/2024 - 11:10pm
In a news conference, the former president recounted a brush with death alongside Willie Brown, the former San Francisco mayor. A few aspects of the story don’t hold up to scrutiny.
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In Multicultural Liverpool, Residents Rallied Against Hate

NY Times Home Page - Thu, 08/08/2024 - 11:00pm
Liverpool has a long history of protest. Residents continued that tradition this week, delivering a resounding message to anti-immigrant rioters: Not here.
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Three Rings, Two College Students and One Big Risk

NY Times Home Page - Thu, 08/08/2024 - 11:00pm
Arya Singh let down her guard with Logan Mundy in a way she rarely did with others. Afterward, things became thrillingly normal.
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McLaughlin-Levrone claims gold with record run

ESPN - Thu, 08/08/2024 - 10:56pm
American track and field star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke her own world record Thursday, winning the gold medal in dominant fashion in the women's 400-meter hurdles at the Paris Olympics.
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Chi Chi Rodriguez, the Golf World’s Swashbuckling Champion, Dies at 88

NY Times Home Page - Thu, 08/08/2024 - 10:25pm
He won eight PGA Tour tournaments and two senior majors — but it was his flair on the greens that made him one of the sport’s most popular players.
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Chi Chi Rodriguez, the Golf World’s Swashbuckling Champion, Dies at 88

NY Times Home Page - Thu, 08/08/2024 - 10:02pm
He won eight PGA Tour tournaments and two senior majors — but it was his flair on the greens that made him one of the sport’s most popular players.
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Trump Suggests That President Should Have a ‘Say’ in Interest Rates

NY Times Home Page - Thu, 08/08/2024 - 9:49pm
Donald J. Trump said presidents should have input on interest rates, a comment likely to stoke fears that he could try to limit the Federal Reserve’s political independence.
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Why Isn’t Kamala Harris Giving Interviews or Holding News Conferences?

NY Times Home Page - Thu, 08/08/2024 - 9:48pm
Critics say the vice president has been too cautious with the press. Her supporters think it’s the right strategy at the right time.
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Tropical Depression Debby Public Advisory Number 27

National Hurricane Center - Thu, 08/08/2024 - 9:42pm
The NHC has issued its final advisory on this system. Public Advisories from the Weather Prediction Center will provide updates as long as the system remains a flood threat. Issued at 1100 PM EDT Thu Aug 08 2024
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Tropical Depression Debby Graphics

National Hurricane Center - Thu, 08/08/2024 - 9:42pm

5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated LATEST_W5_TIMESTAMP
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Taylor Swift Fans Commiserate in Vienna After Concerts Are Canceled

NY Times Home Page - Thu, 08/08/2024 - 9:10pm
Taylor Swift fans from around the world grappled with disappointment and fear after a terrorism plot derailed the Vienna dates of the Eras Tour.
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Macdonald liked intensity of fight-filled practice

ESPN - Thu, 08/08/2024 - 9:04pm
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald liked the intensity his players showed during a fight-filled Wednesday practice, though he said Thursday that they have to keep their poise.
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Biden lauds Rangers' 'resilience' at White House

ESPN - Thu, 08/08/2024 - 9:04pm
The Rangers visited the White House on Thursday to celebrate their 2023 World Series title with President Joe Biden, who noted that the champs 'embody resilience.'
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Man Dies in Texas Lake During CrossFit Games Swimming Competition

NY Times Home Page - Thu, 08/08/2024 - 8:49pm
Search-and-rescue teams were called after a participant in the event had not been seen in the water for some time.
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Coming up on Friday: Breaking, golf, basketball

ESPN - Thu, 08/08/2024 - 8:37pm
Olympic fans can catch breaking, golf and women's basketball, among other exciting events.
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Israel Prepares for Expected Attacks by Iran and Hezbollah

NY Times Home Page - Thu, 08/08/2024 - 7:51pm
Israel advised people to stock up on food and water in fortified safe rooms, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told soldiers that Israel is “prepared for defense, as well as offense.”
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PFL Super Fights first look: Can Ngannou, Cyborg dethrone champs in their debuts?

ESPN - Thu, 08/08/2024 - 7:27pm
Two of the biggest stars in MMA history will make their PFL debuts on October. But what can fight fans expect?
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Social media praises Team USA, Curry after comeback win

ESPN - Thu, 08/08/2024 - 6:36pm
NBA fans ranging from Lisa Leslie to Patrick Mahomes were in awe of Curry and Team USA's win.
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