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Ariarne Titmus (left) of Australia wins the final of the women's 400 meter freestyle on Monday ahead of the U.S.'s Katie Ledecky at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

U.S. Swimmer Katie Ledecky Takes Silver In Her First Final In Tokyo

Australia's Ariarne Titmus narrowly edged her out of gold in the 400 meter freestyle final. Ledecky, the biggest star of U.S. swimming, has a fierce rivalry with Titmus.

Photo of COVID-19 vaccine cards taken on May 9, 2021.

Los Angeles OKs one of strictest US vaccination mandates

The sweeping measure requires the shots for everyone entering bars, restaurants, nail salons, gyms and even a Lakers game.

Imam Mohamed Herbert of the Islamic Society of Tulsa, the city's only mosque, whose congregation is preparing to aid in resettling the 850 Afghan refugees bound for the city.

Oklahoma Welcomes Hundreds Of Afghan Refugees — Despite The State GOP's Objections

Oklahoma is welcoming more Afghan refugees than any state besides California and Texas. The state Republican party opposes it, but elected GOP leaders are defying it and eager to help new arrivals.

The Discredited GOP Election Review In Arizona's Largest County Also Finds Biden Won

The controversial review of the 2020 election in Maricopa County affirmed the accuracy of the official tally. But the report still raises alleged concerns about the election system.

In this 2019 file photo, Lionel Messi waves at the crowd as he holds the trophy of the best Spanish La Liga player prior to a soccer match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona says Lionel Messi will not stay with the club.

After 17 Seasons With FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi Is Leaving

"Due to economic and structural obstacles" in LaLiga regulations, Messi will depart less than a month after making a verbal agreement on a 5-year deal, the club said in a statement.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy called out demonstrators protesting mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations during an event in Union City this week.

N.J. Governor Calls Out Anti-COVID Vaccine Protesters As 'Ultimate Knuckleheads'

"You've lost your minds," New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy yelled at a crowd of demonstrators at a public event. "Because of what you are saying and standing for, people are losing their life."

Because of their size, goliath groupers are nearly fearless and easy prey for fishermen and divers with spearguns.

Florida Wants To Give Fishermen Another Go At The Great Big Goliath Grouper

The massive fish have been protected since 1990, after they were nearly wiped out. But now, Florida is proposing allowing the first catch of goliath groupers in more than three decades.

A U.S. Air Force aircraft takes off from Kabul on Friday.

At The Kabul Airport, Evacuation Flights Forge Ahead Even As Another Attack Is Feared

A military air traffic controller describes a "steady flow" of aircraft in and out of Afghanistan two days after a deadly explosion and three days before the U.S. deadline to leave.

A group of Encinitas residents who have clashed with a neighboring hemp farm are shown on July 13, 2021.

Hemp Farms In San Diego County Boom, And Neighbors Say, So Do The Headaches

For months, Encinitas residents have clashed with the hemp farm next door, blaming it for their health problems. Now, that hemp farm is shutting down but the situation is far from over.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) emblem on a page of the HKSAR passport arranged in Hong Kong, China, earlier this year. The Biden administration says it will allow Hong Kong residents to remain and work in the U.S. for at least 18 months without fear of deportation.

As China Cracks Down, Hong Kong Residents In The U.S. Have Been Given Temporary Haven

In announcing the move, the White House cited "strong support for people in Hong Kong in the face of ongoing repression by the People's Republic of China."

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