Emma Bowman
Stories
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National
Babe Ruth jersey of ‘called shot’ fame sells for record $24 million
The road jersey is said to have been worn by the legendary slugger when he predicted his home run in the 1932 World Series. What actually happened has been the subject of debate for 92 years.
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Health
A new round of free COVID tests is coming soon
Starting in late September, Americans will be able to order up to four free at-home COVID-19 tests that will be delivered to your mailbox. The tests will be able to detect newer variants of the virus.
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Sports
12 things that wowed us at the Paris Olympics
A team of NPR journalists spent more than two weeks covering the Paris Summer Olympics. Here are some of our highlight moments from seeing the Games up close.
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Sports
In Paris, Jamaican sprinters backslide in Olympic track rivalry with U.S.
The Americans, unsurprisingly, have medaled in the fastest track events at the Paris Games. The Jamaicans? Hardly.
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Sports
USA's Rai Benjamin bests world record holder to win 400m hurdles Olympic gold
After winning silver at the Tokyo Games, the 27-year-old traded spots on the podium in Paris with Norwegian Karsten Warholm, the defending gold medalist.
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Sports
Technically, the fastest Olympian just took bronze in speed climbing
After setting a couple world speed climbing records this week, American Sam Watson fell to China’s Peng Wu, who was then beaten by Indonesia’s Leonardo Veddriq. Veddriq took gold in 4.75 seconds.
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Sports
Watching artistic swimming? 6 questions about the Olympic sport, answered
The sport is already underway at the Paris Games this week, with two medals at stake. Don't let the grace and poise fool you: Artistic swimming is quite physically demanding. How do they do it?
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Sports
Olympians at the Paris Games want to cheer on the Olympians, too
Olympians are just as excited as the public to witness the athleticism at the Paris Games — especially if it's not their own sport. Here are some of your favorite Olympians' favorite Olympians.
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Sports
In a photo finish, American Noah Lyles wins 100-meter final to claim Olympic gold
Lyles, the favorite to win, ran the fastest time in the fastest race at Stade de France stadium on Sunday night. He's the first American to win the race since Justin Gatlin in 2004.
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Sports
What’s that thumping sound in Paris? A dramatic new pre-game Olympics custom
In the moments before many Paris Olympic events get underway, someone comes out and taps a staff. The ritual, inspired by a French theatrical tradition, made its Olympics debut last week.
