Before Paris, BMX silver medalist Perris Benegas enjoyed training in Utah

Paris — People travel from all over the globe to mountain bike in Utah, including Perris Benegas, who won a silver

After a scandalous year, Miss Teen USA and Miss USA pageants return

(cnn) — After a turbulent year for the Miss Usa and Miss Teen Usa pageants that saw both its 2023 titleholders resign

US court blocks Biden administration net neutrality rules

A U.S. appeals court on Thursday blocked the Federal Communications Commission's reinstatement of landmark net neutrality rules, saying broadband providers are likely to succeed in a legal challenge.

Biden administration rule protecting LGBT students under Title IX blocked in 26 states

A federal rule regarding LGBT discrimination in schools was blocked in 26 states after the U.S. Supreme Court did not act on requests by President Joe Biden's administration.

Russia releases Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in historic prisoner swap with West

(cnn) — The United States and Russia carried out a historic prisoner exchange Thursday when two dozen detainees,

Paris offers many Olympic options even for those without event tickets

Paris — Organizers of the Paris Olympics wanted to ensure that people in the city could participate in the city's

Canadian swimmer claims 2nd swimming gold, American Kate Douglass triumphs

Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh claimed her second victory of the Paris Olympics with another dominating performance, while American Kate Douglass brought home a gold for a team that has endured a whole bunch of runner-up finishes.

Reno voters could decide the 2024 Senate battle on economic issues

Control of the U.S. Senate — and the White House — could be decided by "the biggest little city in the world."

Simone Biles edges Brazil's Rebeca Andrade for her 2nd Olympic all-around gymnastics title

Simone Biles edged Rebeca Andrade of Brazil during a tense all-around gymnastics final on Thursday to become a two-time Olympic champion. Biles' total of 59.131 was just ahead of Andrade at 57.932.

US home prices unchanged in May; annual gain smallest in 10 months

U.S. single-family home prices were unchanged in May and the annual increase was the smallest in 10 months as higher mortgage rates stifled demand, boosting housing supply.

A gas tax on livestock? What 1 country is doing to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Denmark is poised to become the first country in the world to put a tax on farm animals like cattle, pigs and other ruminants in an effort to shave climate emissions.

US reaches plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

The U.S. has reached a plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants accused of plotting the 2001 terror attacks, according to the Defense Department.

Trump loses appeal of gag order in hush money criminal case

A New York state appeals court on Thursday rejected former President Donald Trump's challenge to a gag order in his criminal case on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star.

Meet the viral Olympians winning medals and hearts in Paris

(cnn) — We met Simone Biles on the mat, Sha’Carri Richardson on the track and Katie Ledecky in the pool. Their

Olympics: Sam Farnsworth talks with U.S. rugby bronze medal-winning team

Paris — Sam Fansworth spoke with the U.s. women's rugby sevens team after it won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris

Massive prisoner swap frees US reporter Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, officials say

The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan in a multinational deal that set some two dozen people free, according to officials in Turkey, where the exchange took place.

Police say little penalty for property crimes is leading to uptick in retail theft

West Valley City —In mid—July, a store inside a St. George mall was burglarized, resulting in the theft of $500,000 of