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Another German sliding gold, as Neise wins Olympic skeleton
Another German sliding gold, as Neise wins Olympic skeleton

Hannah Neise has never won a World Cup medal. Read More

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Feb 12, 2022
NYPD arrests 2 teenagers in connection to shooting of off-duty police officer
NYPD arrests 2 teenagers in connection to shooting of off-duty police officer

The New York Police Department on Saturday morning announced the arrests of two teenagers in connection to the shooting of an off-duty officer last week. Read More

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Feb 12, 2022
From Egypt, German FM says human rights key for arms sales
From Egypt, German FM says human rights key for arms sales

Germany’s top diplomat says that human rights criteria will be at the center of her new government’s international arms sales, including to Egypt, a major importer of German weapons. Read More

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Feb 12, 2022
Canada’s women’s hockey reinvents itself after Olympic loss
Canada’s women’s hockey reinvents itself after Olympic loss

The Canadians have dominated the Beijing Games women’s hockey tournament with a dynamic, fast-paced transition attack. Read More

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Feb 12, 2022
“They’ve ruined it for all of us.” Former Olympic figure skater says of Russia doping
“They’ve ruined it for all of us.” Former Olympic figure skater says of Russia doping

As the fate of 15-year-old Russian skating phenom Kamila Valieva is debated by lawyers, athletes and coaches in Beijing say this year's Winter Olympics are now tainted by the specter of doping. (Image credit: Bernat Armangue/AP) Read More

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Feb 12, 2022
Gao becomes 1st Chinese man to win Olympic speedskating gold
Gao becomes 1st Chinese man to win Olympic speedskating gold

Gao Tingyu has become the first Chinese man to claim an Olympic gold medal in speedskating by winning the 500 meters. Read More

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Feb 12, 2022
US, Canada in different spots in men’s hockey at Olympics
US, Canada in different spots in men’s hockey at Olympics

The United States and Canada go into the final day of the preliminary round at the Olympics in very different positions. Read More

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Feb 12, 2022
Ukraine coastguard patrolling Sea of Azov eye Russian war ships – Al Jazeera English
Ukraine coastguard patrolling Sea of Azov eye Russian war ships – Al Jazeera English

Ukraine coastguard patrolling Sea of Azov eye Russian war ships  Al Jazeera EnglishRussia, Ukraine begin military exercises as possible invasion looms  Deseret NewsThe view from a Ukrainian coast guard boat isn’t pretty | Trudy Rubin  The Philadelphi...

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Feb 12, 2022
Longtime US teammates win mixed snowboardcross at Olympics
Longtime US teammates win mixed snowboardcross at Olympics

Lindsey Jacobellis won her second gold medal of the Olympics as she teamed with 40-year-old Nick Baumgartner for the title in the new event of mixed snowboardcross. Read More

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Feb 12, 2022
US beats Canada, young Americans start Olympics 2-0
US beats Canada, young Americans start Olympics 2-0

Brendan Brisson scored his second goal of the tournament and Strauss Mann made 35 saves to help the United States beat Canada 4-2 in men's hockey at the Olympics. Read More

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Feb 12, 2022
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