Baseball is back: Hosts Japan welcome Olympics return with walk-off win

A hugely popular sport in Japan, the country proposed to include men’s baseball and women’s softball at the Tokyo Games.

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1st Asian American Sports Illustrated curve model on fatphobia, quieting bullies

Yumi Nu made history as the first Asian American curve model to appear in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue — a feat her younger self never fathomed.

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Woman unaware she had $39M lottery ticket in purse for weeks

Lotto Bayern said Wednesday that the 45-year-old woman was the sole winner of a draw on June 9, having correctly guessed seven fields on a German lottery ticket.

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Woman found stabbed to death in 'gruesome scene' at iconic Atlanta park, police say

The victim was found Wednesday in Piedmont Park, a popular backdrop for movies and television shows filmed in the city.

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TikTok star wounded, friend killed in shooting during 'The Forever Purge' screening

The victims were found by theater workers who were cleaning up after a showing of the violent horror movie at The Crossings mall in Corona, California.

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Katie Ledecky, down 2-0 to the 'Terminator,' blows field away in 1,500-meter freestyle

Ledecky bounced back to claim the first gold medal in the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle Wednesday, gaining the redemption she and her fans craved.

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Ex-lawmaker who let protesters in Oregon Capitol gets probation

After the incident, Nearman, a Republican from Polk County, became the first member of the Oregon House to be expelled in its 160-year history.

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Team USA men's basketball rebounds after loss to France, routs Iran

Team USA men's basketball bounced back in a big way Wednesday against Iran with a 120-66 win.

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Activision Blizzard workers to walk out after sexual harassment lawsuit

Employees at the video game company Activision Blizzard are planning to stage a walkout Wednesday to demand better working conditions for women.

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Katie Ledecky, down 2-0 to the 'Terminator,' blows field away in 1,500m

Ledecky bounced back to claim the first gold medal in the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle Wednesday, gaining the redemption she and her fans craved.

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