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Theodore McCarrick
personTheodore McCarrick is accused of groping and abusing the boy for years. The former Washington DC archbishop was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019. The 91-year-old is charged with three counts of indecent assault and battery on a person over 14.
Trevor Milton
personNikola shares plunged 10% to $12.83 in early Thursday trading. Nikola founder Trevor Milton pleaded not guilty to three counts of criminal fraud.
Katie Ledecky
personU.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky has won her first gold of the Tokyo Olympics, in the 1,500 meter freestyle race. Australia’s Terminator, Ariarne Titmus, makes it 2-for-2 in their rivalry with a victory in the 200 free. Great Britain claimed gold in the men's 4x200-meter freestyle relay. Australia won dual gold in back-to-back finals in the coxless fours.
Simone Biles
personSimone Biles will not defend her Olympic title in the women's gymnastics all-round program. Biles, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, said she was not in the right state of mind. The 24-year-old was spotted cheering on the U.S. men’s gymnastics team during the all-around final event. USA Gymnastics said the decision follows "further medical evaluation"
Ariarne Titmus
personAriarne Titmus wins her second gold in the 200-meter freestyle on Wednesday. The 20-year-old won in a time of 1:53.50, an Olympic record. She beat Hong Kong's Siobhan Haughey, with Canada's Penny Oleksiak third. Titmus is now 2-for-2 against the American star, following up a thrilling victory in the 400 free.
Joe Salisbury
personMurray and Salisbury stormed into a 6-4 lead following the opening set. Dodig and Cilic came back and won the second set via a tiebreaker. Great British duo then lost the deciding set 10-7 as they disappointingly exit the Games.
Joey Jordison
personJoey Jordison, a founding member of Slipknot, has died at age 46. Jordison helped write many of the band's best-known songs. He was dismissed from the band in 2013 because of a neurological condition.
USA Gymnastics
organizationUSA Gymnastics say Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title. The 24-year-old withdrew from Thursday's all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being. Jade Carey, who finished in ninth place in qualifying, will replace Biles in the all-round final.
Mo Brooks
personU.S. Justice Dept. won't defend Rep. Mo Brooks in Capitol riot lawsuit. Lawsuit alleges Brooks conspired to instigate the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Justice Department says Brooks was not acting in his official capacity.
Zach Wilson
personNo. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson and the Jets have yet to come to an agreement on his rookie contract. The situation is eerily reminiscent to that of Sam Darnold, the No. 3 overall pick in 2018.
Bob Odenkirk
personBob Odenkirk, 58, collapsed on the New Mexico set of his AMC crime drama. Incident was first reported by celebrity news website TMZ.com. Bryan Cranston and David Cross offered messages of support.
Kristof Milak
personAustralia's Ariarne Titmus and Japan's Yui Ohashi win their second gold medals in Tokyo. Caeleb Dressel breezed through the semifinals of the 100 free. Katie Ledecky wins inaugural 1,500 freestyle gold to capture her sixth Olympic title.
Simone Biles
personU.S. gymnast Simone Biles fails to qualify for the final of the women's team event. Biles, 24, had pulled out of the team competition a day earlier citing mental health concerns. Jade Carey, who finished ninth in qualifying, will take Biles' place in the final.
Duncan Scott
personTom Dean and Duncan Scott claimed gold and silver in the men’s 200m freestyle. It is the first time since the 1908 Olympics in London that British swimmers have claimed a ‘one-two’ in an Olympic swimming final. Georgia Taylor-Brown fought back from puncture to winSilver in the women's triathlon. Bianca Walkden won bronze in the +67kg Taekwondo category.
Barbara Boxer
personFormer Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) was assaulted and robbed in Oakland, California, on Monday. San Francisco resident and former mayoral candidate Richie Greenberg joined "Fox & Friends First" Tuesday and discussed the ongoing crime spree taking place across the Golden State.
Tom Dean
personBritain's Tom Dean won gold in the men's 200m freestyle event. The 21-year-old finished in a British record of 1:44.22. Scotsman Duncan Scott finished a mere four hundredths of a second behind him. Georgia Taylor-Brown fought back from a puncture on the last lap of the bike leg to take triathlon silver. First time two British male swimmers have shared an Olympic podium since London 1908.
Tong Ying-kit
personHong Kong High Court finds Tong Ying-kit guilty of "secessionism and terrorism" He was accused of driving his motorcycle into a group of policemen last year. Tong's case was heard by three judges chosen by Carrie Lam, the Beijing-backed Hong Kong chief executive.
USA Gymnastics
organizationSimone Biles was expected to lead Team USA to gold in the team event. She scored a disappointing 13.766 on the vault in the first rotation. Russia won the team competition 169.528 to 166.096.
Raphael Varane
personManchester United agree £34m fee with Real Madrid for defender Raphael Varane. The 28-year-old has agreed terms on a four-year contract with the option for another 12 months. He will become Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's third signing this transfer window.
Lydia Jacoby
personLydia Jacoby is the first swimmer from the 49th state to make the U.S. Olympic swimming team. The 17-year-old hails from tiny town of Seward, Alaska (population: 2,773)