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The 15 Russian 'neutrals' at the Paris Olympics are politically isolated and rarely in the spotlight 08/04/2024 03:26pm • PARIS (AP) — Rarely on the podium and barred from the opening ceremony, the 15 Russians competing at the Paris Olympics have an uneasy status as “Individual Neutral Athletes" following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Some in the Olympic Village opposed them taking part in the Summer Games, Americans are 'getting whacked' by too many laws and regulations, Justice Gorsuch says in a new book 08/04/2024 03:16pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Ordinary Americans are “getting whacked” by too many laws and regulations, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says in a new book that underscores his skepticism of federal agencies and the power they wield. “Too little law and we’re not safe, and our liberties aren’t pr Andreeva and Shnaider, part of AIN, are the first Russians to get a medal at the 2024 Olympics 08/04/2024 02:53pm • PARIS (AP) — The first medal for any Russian athlete at the 2024 Olympics — technically not representing their country, but competing as neutrals, because of the war on Ukraine — came in tennis on Sunday, when Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider got a silver in women's doubles. Andreeva and Shna Titans rookie JC Latham being counted on as key part of rebuilt offensive line 08/04/2024 02:36pm • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — JC Latham is being counted upon to be one of the key parts of the Tennessee Titans rebuilt offensive line this upcoming season. After allowing 64 sacks last season, the Titans drafted Latham No. 7 overall, and he is one of four new starters on the Tennessee line, making the Dueling Harris and Trump rallies in the same Atlanta arena showcase America's deep divides 08/04/2024 01:37pm • ATLANTA (AP) — Two rallies. Two Americas. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stood in the same arena four days apart, each looking over capacity crowds like concert stars or prizefighters. The competing events were staged three months before Election Day in the state th 'We're going to survive and it's going to come back': A year after Maui wildfire, survivors press on 08/04/2024 02:45am • LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — They have combed the ashes for mementos, worried about where they would sleep, questioned their faith and tried to find a way to grieve amid the great, unsettling devastation. Residents have faced a year of challenges, practical and emotional, since the deadliest U.S. wildfi Bouzkova rallies to beat top-seeded Sabalenka after a long weather delay in Washington 08/04/2024 12:11am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic rallied to beat top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belaus 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Saturday night after a long weather delay in the Mubadala Citi DC Open semifinals. Down 2-1 in the third set when lightning and rain stopped play for 3 1/2 hours, Bouzkova b Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mate 08/03/2024 05:42pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have unified with remarkable speed behind Vice President Kamala Harris as she has taken over the top of the party's ticket heading into the November presidential election. It may be another story when it comes to a running mate. As Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro a Florida RB Montrell Johnson considered week to week after arthroscopic knee surgery, AP source says 08/03/2024 05:25pm • GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida running back Montrell Johnson is considered week to week following arthroscopic knee surgery, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the team had not disclosed Johnson's injury. Dolphins No. 1 draft choice Chop Robinson adjusting in first NFL camp 08/03/2024 02:47pm • MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins rookie edge rusher Chop Robinson used Saturday’s practice as another pivotal class session in his early learning curve. Robinson, Miami’s first-round selection in this year’s draft, wants to make an immediate impact and the club already is emphasizin West champ Mavs reunite with Dinwiddie, who helped in run to conference finals 2 years ago 08/03/2024 02:14pm • DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks are bringing back Spencer Dinwiddie in a reunion with the guard who played a key role in the club's run to the 2022 Western Conference finals. The Mavericks announced the signing of Dinwiddie on Saturday along with undrafted rookie free agent Jamarion Sharp, who About half of US state AGs went on France trip sponsored by group with lobbyist and corporate funds 08/03/2024 01:40pm • About half the U.S. state attorneys general traveled to France in a trip cosponsored by a group mostly funded by companies, including some under scrutiny of the top state lawyers. Attorneys general are among the most visible officials in state governments and the job can be a launching pad to the wo Viktorija Senkute, a former UCF rower with epilepsy, wins Lithuania’s first medal in Paris 08/03/2024 01:22pm • VAIRES-SUR-MARNE, France (AP) — A former University of Central Florida rower with epilepsy who won Lithuania’s first medal at the Paris Olympics on Saturday hopes her achievement will help motivate others with the disorder. Viktorija Senkute, who attended the Florida college from 2015-18, won th How female politicians’ first names can work for and against them, according to science 08/03/2024 10:30am • (CNN) — Throughout the course of US presidential races, politicians have carefully chosen what names they go by. Bernie and Pete embraced their first names while Biden, Trump and Warren favored their last names. Some, like Nikki Haley, have used both.As Kamala Harris sets her eyes on the presi With one gold already in 800-meter freestyle, Ireland's Daniel Wiffen tries goes for double in 1500 08/03/2024 09:59am • NANTERRE, France (AP) — Daniel Wiffen emerges for breakfast each morning in the athletes' village and is swarmed by fellow Olympians and others eager for an autograph or photo. The Irish swimmer figures he has snapped some 500 of them in recent days since capturing gold in the 800-meter freestyle