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Edwin Moses documentary '13 Steps' shows how clearing the hurdles was the easy part for a track icon

Sep. 18, 2024 10:18 AM EDT

Not long after Edwin Moses figured out how to attack the solution to track's ultimate math problem, he transformed himself into the best hurdler in history. That, in turn, gave the engineer-turned-Olympic champion the platform to go after more difficult issues that, even today, more...

Here are all of the celebrities at the Democratic convention's starry roll call

Aug. 21, 2024 14:02 PM EDT

The Democratic National Convention transformed what should have been the driest part of the evening – the roll call – into a party Thursday, complete with lively music and several celebrity appearances. Although the Democratic party previously held a virtual vote on Aug. 6 that...

Paris Olympics Memorable Moments: Simone Biles was the star but the spotlight reached many faces

Aug. 11, 2024 12:12 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles stole the show at the Paris Olympics with a captivating comeback that had everyone watching everything she did both in and out of the gymnasium. All eyes were on Biles as she won four medals, but the spotlight was bright enough to highlight new names, new...

Serena Williams, Nicole Kidman and other A-list celebrities watch Biles win another Olympic gold

Jul. 30, 2024 15:18 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Celebrity spotting was again part of the event at a raucous Bercy Arena when Simone Biles powered a dominant U.S. women’s gymnastics team to the Olympic title on Tuesday night. A-listers Nicole Kidman, Natalie Portman and Serena Williams gathered at the Olympic venue...

The Latest: Simone Biles and Team USA win women's gymnastics team gold

Jul. 30, 2024 14:31 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles and the U.S. women took the gold the gymnastics team final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, completing their ‘redemption tour’ after taking second in the 2021 Tokyo games. Italy came in second and Brazil in third. Team USA soaks it in ...

Morehouse College president says he will retire next June

Jul. 13, 2024 12:05 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Morehouse College President David Thomas announced that he will retire next year, saying it is time for new leadership at the prominent all-male, historically Black school he has led since 2018. Thomas, 67, said in a statement Friday that he will retire June 30,...