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AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Paris Olympics organizers apologized to anyone who was offended by a tableau that evoked Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” during the glamorous opening ceremony, but defended the concept behind it Sunday. Da Vinci’s painting depicts the moment when Jesus Christ declared that an apostle would betray him. The

AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Limping on her left ankle after saying she had an issue with her calf, Simone Biles dominated during qualifying with the U.S. women’s gymnastics team at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. U.S. coach Cecile Landi said only that Biles’ injury was minor, has been bothering her for a few

Russia may deploy new strike weapons in response to the planned U.S. stationing of longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. Speaking at a naval parade in St Petersburg, Putin vowed “mirror measures” after the U.S. earlier this month announced that it will start deploying the missiles in 2026.

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s first second gentleman, Doug Emhoff, would become its first first gentleman if Kamala Harris wins the presidential election in November. He’s used to traveling the country championing his wife and the Biden administration’s accomplishments. And now that the vice president is the likely Democratic nominee, those efforts have

Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Whether it’s Gaza, Ukraine, Syria or a new world order, it’s been Russia versus the United States and the West during Moscow’s presidency of the U.N. Security Council this month. And that growing divide has been on vivid display. But the tension is hardly new. Since Russia’s invasion of

AP Science Writer Get ready for a meteor shower doubleheader. The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks in late July. And this year, it will coincide with a second smaller meteor shower, the Alpha Capricornids. The Delta Aquariids occur every year in North America’s late summer. This year’s peak activity happens early Tuesday morning, with

AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday – but some appear to work far better than others. It’s tricky to tell if memory problems are caused by Alzheimer’s. That requires confirming one of the disease’s hallmark signs — buildup of

AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Many high-profile fans are attending the return to the Olympics of Simone Biles. She is competing in the women’s qualification with her U.S. teammates. Among the high-profile fans are Hollywood star Tom Cruise and Oscar-winning actor Jessica Chastain sitting under the roof of the packed arena. Snoop Dogg had

Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says Italy and China have signed a three-year action plan to implement past agreements and experiment with new forms of cooperation. The announcement Sunday comes while Meloni is on an official visit to China to try to reset relations as fears of a trade war

Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Middle East braced for a potential flare-up in violence on Sunday after Israeli authorities said a rocket from Lebanon struck a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, killing 12 children and teens in what the military called the deadliest attack on civilians since Oct. 7. It

AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — The similarities were striking. Maybe fitting in the birthplace of déjà vu. Simone Biles sitting off to the side at the Olympics. USA Gymnastics team doctor Marcia Faustin by her side. A look of concern on both their faces. Three years ago in Tokyo, the scene ended with Biles

Associated Press TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — Cardboard beds might be Paris’ solution to providing athletes a place to sleep for the 2024 Olympics. But some 10,000 miles away in Tahiti, where the surfing competition is taking place, it’s a cruise ship. While media has been restricted from boarding the ship, athletes have shared photographs and

AP Music Writer From the dazzling opening ceremony to warmup songs, music is intrinsic to the Paris Olympics now underway. Athletes from around the world are competing in dozens of disciplines among 32 sports. For those watching at home, do you know what you’re going to listen to during commercial breaks, while making snacks, or

COTONOU, Benin (AP) — Seven members of Beninese security forces and five rangers  working with a conservation nonprofit have been killed in an attack by an armed group in Benin’s National Park W. The African Parks conservation nonprofit said in a statement on Saturday that the attack in the park that is close to the