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World's top-ranked golfer Nelly Korda clinched her second consecutive major championship with a heart-stopping final putt at the U.S. Women's Open. The 27-year-old's winning shot on the 18th hole circled half the rim before dropping, securing her fourth major title and $2.5 million prize.
Runner Nikki Hiltz just made history by winning their fourth consecutive U.S. outdoor 1500-meter championship, representing non-binary athletes with pride on the track. The thrilling finish at New York's Icahn Stadium capped off a significant night for diversity in American athletics.
More than 3,400 volunteers are making golf's U.S. Open championship possible this week at Shinnecock Hills, standing for hours to help create one of the sport's biggest stages. Among them, 65 members of a local Long Island club are managing an entire hole together.
Nelly Korda just claimed her 19th career LPGA victory at the U.S. Women's Open, cementing her place among golf's elite. The 27-year-old now has four major championships and shows no signs of slowing down.
World No. 1 golfer Nelly Korda claimed her second consecutive major championship with a dramatic final-hole finish at the U.S. Women's Open. The victory keeps her historic season Grand Slam dreams alive with three majors still to play.
Irish golfer Pádraig Harrington just made history by winning his third U.S. Senior Open championship, matching a record that stood untouched for 41 years. The 54-year-old dominated the final round at Scioto Country Club, proving that greatness knows no age limit.
Three months after losing Olympic gold to the United States, Canada got redemption with a dominant 4-0 quarterfinal victory at the world hockey championship. Goalie Jet Greaves stood tall with 34 saves as the North American rivals delivered another thrilling chapter in hockey's greatest rivalry.
Wyndham Clark overcame a hostile crowd, a late-round collapse, and impossible lies in tall grass to claim his second U.S. Open victory at Shinnecock Hills. His birdie on the 16th hole from "horrendous" rough sealed one of golf's most dramatic comebacks.
Tiger Woods' son Charlie, 17, shot even par in his second round to earn a spot in a 14-player playoff for the final two match-play positions at the U.S. Junior Amateur. It marks a major turnaround for the young golfer after missing the cut by wide margins in his previous two attempts.
Miles Russell, 17, made his U.S. Open debut unforgettable by letting his father caddie the final hole on Father's Day. The youngest player in the field cleared the surprise with officials ahead of time.
When a fisherman suffered critical injuries 680 miles off Mexico's coast, U.S. Air Force pararescuemen jumped from a plane into the open ocean to save his life. The daring rescue showcased how American and Mexican forces work together to protect lives across shared waters.
After a massive 10-day search across Morocco's coastline, U.S. and Moroccan forces recovered two missing American soldiers, bringing them home to their families. More than 1,000 personnel worked tirelessly across 8,200 square miles of ocean and coastal terrain.
After players rebelled against their 2022 jerseys, Nike and U.S. Soccer handed them the design reins for 2026. The result? Jerseys that honor American heritage while looking undeniably cool.
In a daring joint operation, the U.S. military and CIA successfully rescued a missing crew member whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran. The high-stakes mission ended safely, bringing the airman home.
The American flag flew over the U.S. Embassy in Caracas for the first time since 2019, marking a significant shift in relations between the two nations. Local residents gathered to witness the historic moment, expressing hope for renewed international cooperation.
U.S. Africa Command is empowering its personnel with new innovation training courses, building a culture of creative problem-solving to tackle complex challenges. The program ranges from beginner concepts to graduate-level coursework in partnership with NC State University.
For the first time ever, the sun now generates more electricity for Americans than coal does. This historic shift happened in April, when solar reached 12.8% of U.S. energy production while coal dropped to just 12.2%.
After hearing concerns from Iran's soccer team about unfair travel restrictions, U.S. officials extended their allowable arrival time to help them compete on equal footing. The gesture shows how sports can bridge diplomatic divides, even during tense negotiations.
Japan just announced $73 billion in new investments to build cutting-edge nuclear plants and natural gas facilities across four American states. The funding marks the second wave of a historic $550 billion commitment strengthening energy infrastructure and U.S.-Japan ties.
Toyota just announced it will produce its first electric vehicle in America, creating thousands of jobs in Kentucky and North Carolina. The move marks a major milestone for U.S. manufacturing and clean energy.
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