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Sudden heavy rains in Oman kill at least 17 including schoolchildren whose bus was overtaken

Apr. 15, 2024 11:14 AM EDT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in Oman on the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, killing at least 17 people as rescuers searched for survivors, authorities said Monday. In one incident, a group of school children and a driver died when their vehicle...

American rider Matteo Jorgenson wins the Paris-Nice stage race for the first time

Mar. 10, 2024 12:49 PM EDT

NICE, France (AP) — American rider Matteo Jorgenson won the Paris-Nice stage race for the first time on Sunday, with Belgian Remco Evenepoel clinching the final stage to finish second overall. The 24-year-old Jorgenson, who races for the Visma–Lease team and lives in Nice,...