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Social media account with extremist comments could be tied to Trump gunman, FBI says

5:01pm July 30, 2024

The social media account had antisemitic and anti-immigrant comments that could be linked to the shooter, though officials are still working to verify the account's authenticity, FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate said.

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Trump may be a star on TikTok but Republicans aren't following his lead

3:45pm July 30, 2024

Former President Donald Trump has more than 9 million followers on TikTok. Despite his popularity there, Trump remains one of the only major Republicans using the app as a campaign tool.

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The U.S. women’s rugby sevens team achieves a first — an Olympic medal

3:26pm July 30, 2024

by Juana Summers

The U.S. women are bringing home the country’s first medal in rugby sevens. In a dramatic finish, the U.S. defeated Australia, 14-12 to win the bronze medal.

Opening Ceremony - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 0

Sports

Tom Daley wins a 5th Olympic medal. But fans adore him, and his knitting, win or lose

3:23pm July 30, 2024

by Juliana Kim

British diver Tom Daley won silver in the men's synchronized 10-meter platform on Monday. Fans were eager to see him compete — and knit. He made a splash with his poolside hobby at the Tokyo Olympics.

Donald Trump Holds Campaign Rally In Support Of Arizona GOP Candidates

Politics & Government

Arizona holds congressional primaries today. Trump's influence looms large

2:51pm July 30, 2024

by Ben Giles

Control of Congress could run through Arizona, with competitive House and Senate races that will be set after today’s primaries. Trump has endorsed some of the GOP candidates, including two rivals.

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Testifies Before The Senate Energy Committee

Nearly a thousand children died at Indian boarding schools funded by the U.S.

2:30pm July 30, 2024

by Sequoia Carrillo

The investigation into abuse and mistreatment of Native children at the boarding schools for more than a century proposes $23 billion in funding aimed at healing.

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The antithesis of the Olympics: Using AI to write a fan letter

1:26pm July 30, 2024

by Linda Holmes

In a Google ad now pulled from Olympics coverage, a dad uses AI to craft a fan letter from his daughter. It’s the wrong approach to express admiration in a star athlete – and to instill confidence in a burgeoning one.

What to know about Stephen Nedoroscik, America’s pommel horse hero

1:25pm July 30, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

The 25-year-old Massachusetts native came to Paris to do one thing only: the pommel horse. On Monday, he helped USA men's gymnastics win its first medal in 16 years — and he's not finished yet.

Beach Volleyball - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 3

Former NBA player Chase Budinger makes history on the Olympic beach volleyball court

12:52pm July 30, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

Chase Budinger spent seven years with the NBA before retiring to focus on beach volleyball. He and his partner Miles Evans easily defeated their French opponents in their Olympic debut on Monday.

Medicare negotiations for lower drug prices near the finish line

12:50pm July 30, 2024

by Sydney Lupkin

Medicare's new authority to negotiate lower prescription drug prices represents a signature accomplishment of the Biden-Harris administration. Here's what to know as the first set of talks wraps up.

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