The moment you win gold at the Olympics

When you realize all that hard work paid off...

August 17, 2016

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U.S. gas prices fall to pre–Ukraine invasion levels

A militant is seen holding the flag of ISIS in 2015.

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Another One Gone

ISIS confirms its leader was killed, does not provide details

A European grey wolf seen in the Netherlands.

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Not A Great Idea

Court rejects plan by Dutch national park to control wolf population with paintballs

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rising to the top

French baguette awarded UNESCO heritage status

Officials test pedestrians in China for COVID-19.

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Making Changes

2 Chinese cities ease COVID-19 restrictions as protesters pledge to continue

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Gone but not forgotten

Former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin dies at 96

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Briefing

The North Korean nuclear threat, explained

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Harold Maass

Are China's protests a real threat for Beijing?

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A Rolls-Royce engine seen during an airshow.

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Flying High

World's 1st hydrogen-powered jet engine could mark turning point for aviation industry

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Storm Watch

Everything to know about the storm poised to pummel the South

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