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Ukraine's Olha Kharlan (L) refuses to shake hands with Russia's Anna Smirnova, registered as an Individual Neutral Athlete (AIN), after she defeated her during the Sabre Women's Senior Individual qualifiers, as part of the FIE Fencing World Championships on July 27.

A Ukrainian fencer scorned a Russian's handshake, challenging the sport's traditions

The scandal between Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan and Russian fencer Anna Smirnova raised questions about neutrality, the limits of sportsmanship and one of fencing's oldest traditions, the handshake.

USA forward Sophia Smith (R) fights for the ball with Portugal midfielder Dolores Silva during the 2023 Women's World Cup match in Auckland, New Zealand on August 1, 2023.

The U.S. ties Portugal 0-0 to advance to the knockout round at Women's World Cup

The top-ranked and two-time defending champion U.S. did just enough to squeak into the knockout round. Portugal dominated possession all game as the U.S. struggled to create offensive chances.

A relief carved on a block in a stairway, one of the many exciting artifacts uncovered at Ocomtun in May.

How scientists lasered in on a 'monumental' Maya city — with actual lasers

Light-mapping technology is expediting the pace of archaeological discovery in the dense jungles of central Mexico. The latest find could offer clues about how humans advanced agriculturally.

Local residents inspect a crater left after a Russian missile strike in Zaporizhzhia, July 29.

Latest in Ukraine: Ukraine's counteroffensive makes some gains

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission's headquarters located in Milwaukie.

Ousted OLCC head says Oregon Gov. Kotek fired him for a campaign donor

Gov. Tina Kotek has previously denied the claim that she fired former OLCC Director Steve Marks earlier this year at the behest of a controversial cannabis entrepreneur.

A supermoon on July 3 in Kansas City, Missouri. The next two supermoons of 2023 will take place at the beginning and end of August.

If you miss August's blue supermoon, you'll have to wait 9 years for your next chance

Two stellar lunar events are happening this August, with a sturgeon supermoon on Aug. 1 and then a rare blue supermoon on Aug. 30.

Pacific Northwest faith leaders denounce Sean Feucht tour

The Christian missionary and musician visited Boise, Salem and Olympia this past weekend.

Matt Caldwell, Supervisor for Y ("Yankee") Division, at the Bedrock Fire in the Willamette National Forest.

Crews take on Bedrock Fire from the ground and from the sky

The Bedrock Fire continues to spread in eastern Lane County. Crews are using a variety of strategies to battle the blaze.

Bandit (left) with his daughters Bluey (center) and Bingo (right).

Parents share what they learned from watching 'Bluey'

The anthropomorphic cattle dog has been captivating the attention of her target audience and then some.

Cardi B, seen here on July 3, was performing in Las Vegas when a fan threw a drink at her. Concertgoers have thrown objects at musical artists in several highly publicized instances in the past few months.

Cardi B is the latest artist to have something thrown at them. So she threw a mic

Cardi B was performing in Las Vegas when a fan threw a drink at her. Concertgoers have thrown objects at musical artists in several highly publicized instances in the past few months.

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