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October 17, 2024

Katie Ledecky, Bobby Finke, Gretchen Walsh win third titles at nationals, history calls at worlds
Katie Ledecky, Bobby Finke and Gretchen Walsh capped the Toyota U.S. Swimming Championships by each winning their third event of the meet on Saturday. They will lead the U.S. team at the World Championships in July and August in Singapore. Ledecky extended a 15-year win streak in the 1500m freestyle, an event where she holds…
Miguel Uribe, leader of Colombian right opposition, shot in Bogota
BOGOTA — Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot Saturday in Bogota, according to the government and his party. There was no immediate confirmation of his condition. The 39-year-old senator is a member of the opposition conservative Democratic Center party, founded by former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe. The two men are not related. According to…
Tensions grow in L.A. amid protests over immigration operations
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Sovereignty beats Journalism to win the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Sovereignty bested Journalism on Saturday in a Kentucky Derby rematch to win the 157th Belmont Stakes, and the second hosted at Saratoga. Sovereignty and jockey Junior Alvarado traversed the field of eight on a fast Saratoga track after downpours throughout the morning and early afternoon dried up before post time. The…
Manchester United’s antics abroad raise questions about Asia tours
SEOUL — The practice of famous European soccer clubs playing summer exhibition matches in Asia is showing no signs of slowing as the promise of new revenue streams, new fans and sponsors outstrip the potential pitfalls that exist in changing markets. Less than 72 hours after finishing the English Premier League season on May 25,…
Footloose in rgia: On the trail of history
Footloose in rgia: On the trail of history
Pacman Jones arrested, charged with disorderly conduct and assaulting police officer
Former NFL defensive back Adam “Pacman” Jones is back in legal trouble. Jones was booked into jail in Kenyon County, Kentucky early on Saturday morning after being arrested in Covington. According to police, via WCPO, officers responded to “a report of a disturbance involving a customer and an employee” at a bar and Jones was…
Gaza families mark Eid al-Adha amid destruction and loss
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BOJ expected to stick with JGB purchase decrease after April 2026
TOKYO — The Bank of Japan, the country’s biggest government bond holder, intends to continue reducing Japanese government bonds purchases after April 2026, allowing interest rates to be determined more freely by the market, Nikkei has learned. The original plan to reduce JGB purchases was to last through March 2026, but that will likely be…