Sunday, August 6, 2023

USWNT loses World Cup reign to Sweden

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What happened this weekend? The USA women's soccer team was pushed out of the running for the World Cup. Simone Biles made a victorious return to competitive gymnastics. And Donald Trump made new threats in response to the latest of his indictments.

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Aug 6, 2023; Melbourne, AUS; United States forward Trinity Rodman (20) reacts after missing a shot wide of the Sweden goal in the first half of a Round of 16 match during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jenna Watson-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-717059 ORIG FILE ID: 20230806_jel_usa_041.jpg

Even with significant injuries and an inexperienced World Cup roster, this is a USWNT failure of epic proportions, columnist Nancy Armour writes.

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Attorney John Lauro exits Brooklyn federal court following a news conference on Aug. 15, 2007, in New York. Donald Trump's legal team is characterizing his indictment in the special counsel's 2020 election interference investigation as an attack on the former president's right to free speech. But prosecutors say the case is not merely about Trump's lies but also about the efforts he took to subvert the election.
 

Trump lawyer says efforts to overturn 2020 election were 'aspirational'

John Lauro, an attorney representing Donald Trump in his 2020 election case, said Trump's pressure campaign on Pence was merely "aspirational."

Simone Biles performs on the uneven bars.
 

Simone Biles wins in return to competitive gymnastics

Simone Biles was all smiles and as dominant as ever, winning in her return to competitive gymnastics at the 2023 U.S. Classic.

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Lawsuit challenges new student loan debt forgiveness plan

The Education Department adjusted how it calculates student loan payments to correct past errors, resulting in 804,000 peoples' balances erased.

Taylor Swift performing at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on June 30.
 

Taylor Swift hugs Kobe Bryant's young daughter during Eras show in LA

During her first Eras Tour concert in Los Angeles, Taylor Swift gifted a hat to Bianka Bryant, the 6-year-old daughter of the late Kobe Bryant.

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Jake Paul defeats Nate Diaz: Round-by-round fight analysis

Jake Paul returned to the ring in Dallas and got a decision win against longtime UFC standout Nate Diaz.

Summerslam 2023 in Detroit.
 

WWE SummerSlam: Results, winners from the action in Detroit

Eight matches took place at Ford Field in Detroit Saturday, including the highly anticipated Tribal Combat between Roman Reigns and Jey Uso.

People gather at a gas station during a vigil to memorialize O'Shae Sibley on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Sibley, a gay man, was fatally stabbed at the gas station after a confrontation between a group of friends dancing to a Beyoncé song and several young men who taunted them. (AP Photo/Tracie Van Auken) ORG XMIT: NYTA511
 

NYC officials announce hate crime charge in stabbing death of gay dancer

A teenager was arrested and charged with murder as a hate crime for the stabbing death of gay dancer O'Shae Sibley in New York City.

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That's Billionaire 'Barbie' to you: Summer's biggest movie hits $1B

After just three weekends in theaters, Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" movie will sail past $1 billion in global ticket sales, a record for female directors.

Roger Goodell has been commissioner of the NFL since 2006.
 

Goodell embarrassed the NFL with his hug of Deshaun Watson

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently hugged Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Embracing Watson is one of the worst moments of Goodell's tenure.

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