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Sunday, July 30, 2023

Katie Ledecky shows why she's the greatest

Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend.

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Sun Jul 30 2023

 

Catch up. Quick.

What happened this weekend? Katie Ledecky made swimming history (again). President Joe Biden talked publicly about one of his grandchildren for the first time. And an American nurse and her daughter were kidnapped in Haiti.

Here's the biggest news you missed. 👇

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive at Fort Lesley J. McNair from Camp David, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ORG XMIT: DCMC105

President Joe Biden, in a statement to People magazine, said, "Jill and I only want what is best for all of our grandchildren, including Navy."

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Katie Ledecky celebrates during the medal ceremony for the women's 800m freestyle in Fukuoka, Japan on Saturday.
 

Shattering Phelps' record, Katie Ledecky shows why she's the greatest

Ledecky dominated a stacked field in her favorite race to pass Michael Phelps for the most individual world swimming titles in history with 16.

Children play on outside  Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021.
 

American nurse, daughter kidnapped in Haiti; US issues safety warning

The American wife and child of a Christian humanitarian aid organization's director in Haiti have been kidnapped outside Port au Prince.

Sophia Smith (11) kicks the ball past the Netherlands' Victoria Pelova during the USWNT's 1-1 draw at Wellington Regional Stadium.
 

Who's in, who's out in the World Cup

While there's plenty of soccer to be played at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, the knockout round picture becomes clearer with each match.

A view of the damaged skyscraper is shown in the Moscow City business district after a reported drone attack early Sunday, July 30, 2023.
 

Trump demands halt in Ukraine aid pending Biden probe; drones slam Moscow: Updates

On person was injured, two Russian government buildings were damaged, and a Moscow airport was forced to close Sunday after a pre-dawn drone attack.

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) makes a layup during the second quarter of a WNBA basketball game against the Washington Mystics, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
 

Mercury's Brittney Griner not with team to focus on mental health

Phoenix Mercury All-Star Brittney Griner will be away from her team for at least two games "to focus on her mental health," the team announced.

Missing teen Alicia Navarro reunited with her mother after 4 years
 

Police question man after teen missing for years located

Detectives from Glendale executed a search warrant Wednesday and detained a man who has since been released, in Havre, Montana.

Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he visits Versailles restaurant on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Miami. Trump appeared in federal court Tuesday on dozens of felony charges accusing him of illegally hoarding classified documents and thwarting the Justice Department's efforts to get the records back.
 

Donald Trump's $475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN rejected

A judge dismissed Donald Trump's defamation case against CNN, in which the former president alleged the news outlet associated him with Adolf Hitler.

A fireball shoots across the night sky during the Orion meteor shower.
 

Stargazing alert: Look up for fireballs this weekend

Though the Alpha Capricornids peak Sunday night, they will remain active through mid-August. The Southern Delta Aquarids are best seen farther south.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on October 7, 2022.
 

Dem lawmakers knock Justice Alito over Congress comments: 'A little king'

Democratic lawmakers are slamming Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for arguing Congress cannot regulate the Supreme Court.

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