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Zhu Yi, the Los Angeles-born figure skater who decided in 2018 to represent China in competition, fell during the women’s singles short program at the Olympics on Sunday — which took China from third place to fifth — and fell twice during Monday’s women’s free skate. Afterward, the 19-year-old was subjected to a torrent of…Continue Reading

In September 2018, an ambulance rushed Bonnie Austin to a nearby Columbus, Ohio, hospital after she complained to her husband of chest pains and labored breathing. A night shift doctor in the intensive care unit named William Husel was in charge: He ordered 600 micrograms of fentanyl, a powerful opioid used to blunt pain, and…Continue Reading

It was supposed to be a symbol of China’s new openness.The National Stadium, known as the Bird’s Nest, was the centerpiece of the Olympic venues built for the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing. The saddle-shaped structure got its nickname from the latticework of twisting steel that wraps around it, lights glowing from inside at night. Chinese…Continue Reading

Anne Saker  |  Opinion contributorThis essay is for the more than 300 million puzzled Americans who, thanks to our resident professional football enterprise, may have noticed February has filled with the word “Cincinnati.” What is this place?No matter where you go, you climb a hill, thanks to the glacier that planed much of the rest…Continue Reading

BEIJING (AP) — The biggest questions at the Beijing Olympics on Saturday hardly centered on who would win the six gold medals up for grabs.Not with the fate of 15-year-old figure skater Kamila Valieva still undecided. Will the Russian be allowed to compete after testing positive for a ban substance? Can the ROC really keep…Continue Reading

BEIJING (AP) — It’s not just people inside Beijing’s Olympic bubble who are getting tested for COVID-19. Workers in hazmat suits are also swabbing door handles, elevator buttons, couches and ATM machines, though health experts say surfaces pose little risk for spreading the virus. It’s all part of the elaborate protocols to prevent the spread…Continue Reading

BEIJING (AP) — The Canadians just finished making brisk work of Sweden in the quarterfinal round of the women’s Olympic hockey tournament, and yet coach Troy Ryan wasn’t prepared to assess just how dominant his team can be.A better time to ask might be Thursday, when the gold medal is awarded.The Canadians are now considered…Continue Reading

ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — The Boe brothers packed a 1-3 punch on the Olympic biathlon course.Johannes Thingnes Boe, the younger of the Norwegian siblings, won gold Saturday in the sprint race. Older brother Tarjei Boe took bronze.“We are very proud being here, in first place and third place, as brothers,” said Johanes Thingnes Boe, who…Continue Reading

BEIJING (AP) — When the last pair crossed the line, the excruciating wait finally over, Gao Tingyu was swallowed by his teammates and coaches.Then he grabbed a Chinese flag and took off on a sprint around the infield at the Ice Ribbon, the striking red banner fluttering behind his head.When he pulled up alongside the…Continue Reading