Rio knows how to throw a party…and we’re not just talking about Carnival.
Brazil said ‘farewell’ to Olympic athletes at its closing ceremonies Sunday, in a stunning show that included dancers, acrobats, musicians, models, celebrities and international dignitaries. The 2016 Games brought uscrazy Ryan Lochte news, stories of hometown heroes and standout first-time Olympic athletes, but now they’re done until the 2020Winter Games in Tokyo. (Which we got a sneak preview of last night).
Sports
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92 as OKC takes a 2-0 lead
Bruins beat Maple Leafs 4-2 in Game 3 to take series lead
Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
Shohei Ohtani has 3 doubles, Landon Knack gets 1st victory as Dodgers rout Nationals 11-2
Cubs reliever Luke Little forced to change his glove because of white in American flag patch
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A look at the Gaza war protests that have emerged on US college campuses
Blinken raises Chinese trade practices in meetings with officials in the financial hub of Shanghai
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