Tennis star Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova to win her first Olympic singles gold Saturday. The American dominated her Russian opponent, winning 6-0 and 6-1 in the most one-sided women's final in Olympic history. It is the third medal for Williams, who also won two … [Read more...] about Williams wins tennis gold, Britain dominate rowing
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Reclusive author William Trevor, master of the short story, dies at 88
William Trevor probably would have been uncomfortable onstage in Stockholm - being in the limelight wasn't his thing. The Irish novelist, who left behind 15 novels and dozens of short stories, loved solitude and seclusion. Along with his wife, the reclusive elder statesman of the … [Read more...] about Reclusive author William Trevor, master of the short story, dies at 88
Kate and William visit Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial
In Don DeLillo's novel "White Noise", there's a passage about "The Most Photographed Barn in America," a perfectly normal structure that's a tourist attraction for the sole reason that so many tourists take pictures of it. As I stood with scores of people waiting for the arrival … [Read more...] about Kate and William visit Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial
William and Kate’s first state visit to Germany as a family
Queen Elizabeth's last visit to Germany was during the summer of 2015. It was her fifth visit to the Federal Republic, which saw her handle a packed schedule, including a meeting with then-German President Joachim Gauck and Chancellor Angela Merkel. The ties between Germany and … [Read more...] about William and Kate’s first state visit to Germany as a family
Olympics Day 2 round-up: Kosovo wins first gold, Williams sisters and Djokovic shocked
Kosovo win first ever gold Majlinda Kelmendi won gold in the women's 52kg judo division on Sunday and as a result won a first ever Olympic medal for the nation of Kosovo in the process. Kelmendi had previously represented Albania at the 2012 London Games as Kosovo only … [Read more...] about Olympics Day 2 round-up: Kosovo wins first gold, Williams sisters and Djokovic shocked