Merrit Kennedy
Stories
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Arts & Life
Olympic Origami: Tokyo Volunteers Welcome Visitors Into The Fold
In a corner of the convention center where journalists from around the world are working, volunteers diligently fold origami paper into beautiful and elaborate designs.
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Sports
The First U.S. Athlete Expected To Compete In The Olympics Tests Positive In Japan
USA Volleyball said an athlete has tested positive for the coronavirus. The case is widely reported to be men's beach volleyball player Taylor Crabb.
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Sports
Top-Ranked U.S. Women's Soccer Team Falls To Sweden In Olympic Stadium With No Fans
The U.S, ranked No. 1 and the reigning World Cup champions, played a familiar foe: Sweden. And unfortunately for the U.S., it was a familiar result. Sweden beat them 3-0.
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Sports
10 Things To Watch For When The Tokyo Olympics Begin
Against great odds, the world's top athletes are about to take the spotlight. Here are some key things to keep an eye out for during the first half of the Summer Olympic Games.
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National
An Alternate For U.S. Olympic Women's Gymnastics Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The women's team is continuing to prepare for the Games, according to USA Gymnastics. The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee is not naming the athlete who tested positive.
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National
Bill Cosby Is Released From Prison After Court Overturns Sexual Assault Conviction
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that Cosby's due process rights were violated when he was charged for a 2004 assault after prosecutors told him they wouldn't bring criminal charges against him.
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Animals
After Years Of Detecting Land Mines, A Heroic Rat Is Hanging Up His Sniffer
Magawa is credited with saving lives. The African giant pouched rat has found 71 land mines and 38 items of unexploded ordnance. Now, he has reached retirement age after five years of service.
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National
Fired After Calling 911 On A Black Bird-Watcher, Amy Cooper Sues For Discrimination
Amy Cooper filed a federal lawsuit her former employer, saying the company never investigated the incident that led to her firing – the confrontation between her and Christian Cooper.
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World
Israel's Cabinet Votes For A Cease-fire In The Gaza Conflict
Hamas says it would agree if Israel stops its airstrikes on Gaza. Officials in Gaza say at least 230 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict. In Israel, 12 people have been killed.
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National
Fauci Says He Expects Vaccines For Younger Children By The End Of Year Or Early 2022
"If I had grandchildren, I would certainly recommend they get vaccinated," President Biden's chief medical adviser said. COVID-19 vaccines for younger children are being tested in clinical trials now.