Thursday, July 20, 2023

Pyongyang mum on status of U.S. soldier who crossed into North Korea, Washington says

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The history of rough treatment of Americans detained by North Koreans — including the 2017 death of a 22-year-old student after he was flown home in a vegetative state after 17 months in captivity — is top of mind as U.S. officials seek answers about Pvt. Travis King.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/north-korea-us-soldier-health-1.6913297?cmp=rss

Artist paints Van Gogh replicas so small they fit inside a watch

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With a twitch, sneeze or misplaced inhale, the British artist David A. Lindon can lose months of work. 



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/microscopic-art-david-a-lindon-1.6912935?cmp=rss

NFL owners unanimously approve sale of Commanders from Snyder to Harris group

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NFL owners unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders on Thursday from Dan Snyder to a group led by Josh Harris and including Magic Johnson for a record $6.05 billion US.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/nfl/washington-commanders-sale-dan-snyder-josh-harris-july-20-1.6912998?cmp=rss

Wilkinson's goal gives New Zealand win over Norway in an emotional Women's World Cup opener

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Hannah Wilkinson scored to open the second half and New Zealand went on to beat Norway 1-0 on Thursday for its first-ever win at the Women's World Cup, just hours after a shooting in downtown Auckland shocked the host nation.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/womens-world-cup-roundup-july-20-1.6912017?cmp=rss