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Spacecraft to swing by Earth, Moon on path to Jupiter

What's the fallout of Mexican drug lords' capture?

Video game makers see actors as AI 'data,' says union on strike

Chinese qualifier Shang to face Thompson in ATP Atlanta semis

Concern grows as Venezuela blocks election observers

'Massive attack' on French rail threatens more chaos

'We did it!': France breathes sigh of relief after Olympics ceremony

Perec follows idol Ali in lighting Olympic cauldron

Blinken, in Laos, set for talks with Chinese foreign minister

Regional concern grows as Venezuela blocks vote observers

Historic river parade, Dion show-stopper ignite Paris Olympics

Rainy Paris Olympic parade dampens many spectators' spirits

Wrapped in a poncho under torrential rain, Brazilian Lucas Amadeu said he regretted forking out 2,700 euros ($2,930) for a top seat at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday.

G20 pledges to work together to tax ultra-rich

G20 nations have agreed to work together to make the super-rich pay their taxes, but stopped short of a more substantial deal, according to a declaration adopted Friday after a meeting of finance ministers in Rio de Janeiro.

The one of a kind Paris opening ceremony: five memorable moments

Boundary-breaking, genre-defying and unprecedented: the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics got the 2024 Summer Games underway with a pulsating energy and unique show that will never be forgotten.

Lady Gaga, Celine Dion add sparkle to star-studded Olympic show

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 to proudly showcase French culture with a modern twist.

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 month.

Warner Brothers Discovery sues NBA over Amazon rights deal

Warner Brothers Discovery filed a lawsuit against the NBA on Friday, claiming the US professional basketball league broke a contract by refusing a new media rights deal to accept an offer from Amazon.

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.

Historic river parade launches 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 extravaganza.

Stocks rise as US inflation data boosts rate cut hopes

Major stock markets pushed higher Friday as traders welcomed data showing a moderation in US inflation, firming expectations the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates in September.

New York family of Holocaust victim reclaims Nazi-looted art

US authorities announced Friday the return of another artwork stolen by Nazis to the family of Fritz Grunbaum, the Austiran-Jewish cabaret performer and collector who originally owned it.

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