(#1) Shaunae Miller dives to beat Allyson Felix in Olympics 400m final [CNN International]
Felix, who won the 200-meter title in London four years ago, claimed her seventh Olympic medal in total with silver to become the most decorated female track and field athlete in history. But the title she badly craved eluded her after a thrilling ...
(#2) Sydney McLaughlin shows her promise, inexperience in 400 hurdles qualifying [USA TODAY]
RIO DE JANEIRO — Once her Summer Games are over, Sydney McLaughlin will need to pick up her summer reading before school starts in early September. “I think that's next on my agenda,” she said. The assembled media contingent could only ...
(#3) Photos: Colorado's Emma Coburn takes bronze in steeplechase at Rio Olympics [The Denver Post]
Emma Coburn catches an American flag from a fan after the women's 3000-meter steeplechase. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post. Emma Coburn catches an American flag from a fan after the women's 3000-meter steeplechase on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016.
(#4) Justin Bieber 'deletes' Instagram account after row with Selena Gomez [Telegraph.co.uk]
Gomez then accused Bieber of cheating on her when they were dating, hitting back: “Funny how the ones that cheated multiple times are pointing the finger at the ones that were forgiving and supportive, no wonder fans are mad. All love.” Selena then ...
(#5) Pennsylvania's top prosecutor, Kathleen Kane, will resign after criminal ... [Washington Post]
Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane will resign by Wednesday evening, her office announced, hours after she was found guilty of nine criminal charges, including two felony perjury counts. “I have been honored to serve the people of Pennsylvania ...
(#6) Rudy Giuliani: There were no terrorist attacks in US in 8 years before Obama [CBS News]
That's an apparent omission of the largest terror attack in United States history. Giuliani was mayor of New York City on Sept. 11, 2001 and in the hours after the World Trade Center fell, while then-President George W. Bush was largely unseen, he ...
(#7) Rio 2016: Warmth to unfold on Wednesday for final women's beach volleyball match [AccuWeather.com]
After rain and wind caused several delays for tennis and rowing competitions last week, weather is expected to have a limited impact to the event schedule this week. Rain and strong winds also lead to delays during track and field events on Monday evening.
(#8) She's been setting temperatures racing but WHO is Olympic runner Sage Watson? [Express.co.uk]
Sage Watson has won a loyal legion of fans due to her impressive talent and unique running look. Gearing up for her race recently, she wore a splash of bright red lipstick and flashed a big smile to camera as her name appears on screen. Rather cheekily ...
(#9) Trump Campaign and Its Chief, Paul Manafort, Try to Move Past Ukraine Report [New York Times]
The Trump campaign was on the defensive on Monday after a New York Times report revealed that its chairman, Paul Manafort, was designated to receive $12.7 million in undisclosed and potentially illegal cash payments from a pro-Russian political party ...
(#10) Oregon's Devon Allen advances to semifinals in 110-meter hurdles [USA TODAY]
RIO DE JANEIRO — Devon Allen tied for first in his heat to advance with time to spare into the semifinals of the men's 110-meter hurdles, delaying for at least one more day a return to his role as a wide receiver at the University of Oregon. It ...
(#11) Comedy Central Cancels Larry Wilmore's Late-Night Show [New York Times]
Mr. Wilmore, who previously held the title of “senior black correspondent” on “The Daily Show,” was humble in his opening monologue on Monday night, offering his gratitude to Comedy Central “for this rare opportunity — and it really is a rare ...
(#12) Zaccardi: Alison, Bruno bring pride back to Brazilian beach volleyball [NBC Olympics]
RIO DE JANEIRO – At about 3:20 p.m. on the most sweltering day of these Olympics, Brazilian beach volleyball legend Emanuel heads to work inside Copacabana Stadium. His uniform Monday is a navy blue polo shirt with a logo representing Globo, the ...
(#13) Expected of teachers: spend hundreds on classroom supplies [Mcalester News Capital]
Tulsa high school history teacher Vince Facione starts the year by giving each of his 190 students a three-ring binder. He also stocks his classroom at Will Rogers High School with highlighters and paper and expects to spend at least $300 before the ...
(#14) Earnings Whispers: Dicks Sporting Goods Inc (DKS) & Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) [TCC]
Dicks Sporting Goods Inc. (NYSE:DKS) and Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:AAP) are scheduled to release their financial figures before the market opens on Tuesday, August 16. Both the companies would announce their results for the second quarter of ...
(#15) Misty May-Treanor Trades Beach For Turf, Takes On Canine Competitors In New ... [PR Newswire (press release)]
To answer these questions and celebrate the 19th season of the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge, the brand partnered with Misty May-Treanor, three-time Olympic gold medalist, to create the Purina Pro Plan "Incredible Dog Science" video series, ...
(#16) Several Customers Kidnapped From Puerto Vallarta Restaurant [NBCNews.com]
Officials in the Mexican resort city of Puerto Vallarta moved to reassure tourists Tuesday after up to 16 customers were abducted by gunmen from an upscale restaurant. The mass kidnapping from the La Leche restaurant, located on the main drag of the ...
(#17) Leaving For Good? Kroy Biermann Abandons Kim & Kids After Zolciak's Health Crisis [RadarOnline]
The mom-of-six cries: 'this has been one of the hardest days ever for me.' By Radar Staff. Posted on Aug 16, 2016 @ 12:23PM. kim zolciak kroy biermann marriage trouble leaves atlant buffalo bills football team. Splash News. Kim Zolciak has become a ...
(#18) Burkini beach brawl leads third French city in a week to ban the swimsuit for ... [Washington Post]
Behold the “burkini,” a full body swimsuit worn by Muslim women. It's difficult to distinguish from the kind of traditional wetsuit commonly worn by scuba divers and surfers. Most are simple and black and seemingly inoffensive, but in France, the ...
(#19) Louisiana Flood By the Numbers: Tens of Thousands Impacted | The Weather Channel [The Weather Channel]
4 TRILLION GALLONS: The total rainfall over southern Louisiana Aug. 12-14 was equivalent to more than 4 trillion gallons of water, according to Dr. Matt Sitkowski of The Weather Channel. That's enough water to fill more than six million Olympic-sized ...
(#20) Clayton Murphy earns the USA's first medal in the 800 since 1992 [USA TODAY]
RIO DE JANEIRO — From raising show pigs on the family farm in tiny New Paris, Ohio, population 1,629, to a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics, the USA's Clayton Murphy capped an improbable rise with a remarkable race in the 800 meters on Monday.
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