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4 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. women’s fencing conquers nerves, upsets Italy to win historic gold in team foil

LA Times

It was Lauren Scruggs’ job to anchor the U.S. team, to score a few more points, but she was struggling. Not only did she secure the title in women’s team foil, she also helped teammate Lee Kiefer earn a record third career gold, most ever for an American fencer. “We were a lot more calm.” American Lee Kiefer, right, lunges …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Thrilling, Historic Olympic Fencing Final That Proved the Sport Should Be Super Popular

Slate

This is part of Slate’s 2024 Olympics coverage. On Sunday in Paris, with a flick of the wrist and an exultant scream, a 30-year-old medical student named Lee Kiefer made history when she became the first American fencer to win gold medals in foil fencing at two consecutive Olympic Games. Indeed, with her second-place finish, Scruggs became the only American …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kiefer earns 2nd Olympic gold in women’s foil fencing with a victory over American teammate Scruggs

Associated Press

PARIS — Lee Kiefer won back-to-back gold medals in foil fencing and her teammate Lauren Scruggs took the silver Sunday to make history as the first Black fencer to win an Olympic medal in an individual women’s event for the United States. The vocal crowd in the cavernous Grand Palais was a huge contrast to the hushed, empty venue in …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

American Lee Kiefer clinches her second consecutive women’s foil gold medal

LA Times

Lee Kiefer celebrates after winning gold in an all-American women’s foil final at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. But on Sunday evening at the 2024 Paris Olympics, it was two Americans who claimed possession of the sport, charging into the finals of the women’s foil competition at the storied Grand Palais. Three years after her unexpected gold at the Tokyo …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lee Kiefer defends Olympic fencing gold, trounces Lauren Scruggs in all-American women’s foil final

New York Times

PARIS — One was born into the sport; the other wandered her way into it. One is history, the first American to win Olympic gold in foil, a woman who considers it her job to grow her sport; the other is the future, the NCAA foil champion and the benefactor of the road her opponent has paved. On a glorious …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

The first couple of U.S. fencing credit one another for their Olympic successes

LA Times

Young couples go through stretches like this. “I don’t know how persons who are not married solve this problem.” Lee Kiefer celebrates after winning gold in women’s individual foil at the Tokyo Olympics in July 2021. Kiefer expresses a similar sentiment when she calls her husband “my secret weapon.” Paris is their fourth Games together — he competed in one …

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5 months ago

U.S. Olympian cheat sheet: Top athletes to watch in Paris beyond the best-known stars

New York Times

Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky and LeBron James are among the athletes bound to draw significant attention during the Paris Olympics, but the 2024 Games will feature plenty of compelling storylines and medal contenders beyond the biggest stars. Field hockey — Amanda Golini and Ashley Hoffman After failing to qualify for the last Olympics in Tokyo, the U.S. women’s field hockey …

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6 months ago

Donald Sutherland, whose career spanned MASH to Hunger Games, dies aged 88

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Son Kiefer Sutherland pays tribute to a father who ‘loved what he did and did what he loved’. A tall man with a deep voice, piercing blue eyes and a mischievous smile, Donald Sutherland switched effortlessly from character roles to romantic leads opposite the likes of Jane Fonda and Julie Christie. Among Sutherland’s finest performances was as a detective in …

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6 months ago

Elliott Gould, Justin Trudeau, Helen Mirren and more mourn Donald Sutherland

Associated Press

Famous fans, colleagues and family pay tribute to actor Donald Sutherland, the star of “M.A.S.H.” “Klute” and “The Hunger Games” who died Thursday at age 88. He was also enormously kind and generous.. It’s never easy losing the caliber of a human being and actor like Donald Sutherland, but this one really profoundly hurts because Donald was like my brother, …

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6 months ago

Donald Sutherland, the towering actor whose career spanned 'M.A.S.H.' to 'Hunger Games,' dies at 88

Hindustan Times

NEW YORK — Donald Sutherland, the Canadian actor whose wry, arrestingly off-kilter screen presence spanned more than half a century of films from “M.A.S.H.” to “The Hunger Games,” has died. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and one can never ask for more than that.” The tall and gaunt Sutherland, who flashed a grin that could …

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6 months ago

Donald Sutherland, star of 'MAS*H' and 'The Hunger Games', dead at 88

Hindustan Times

By Will Dunham and Patricia Reaney Donald Sutherland, star of 'M*A*S*H' and 'The Hunger Games', dead at 88 -Donald Sutherland, one of Canada's most versatile and gifted actors, who charmed and enthralled audiences in movies such as "M*A*S*H," "Klute," "Ordinary People" and "The Hunger Games," has died at the age of 88. Also in 1970, Sutherland starred alongside Telly Savalas …

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Donald Sutherland, star of 'MAS*H' and 'The Hunger Games', dead at 88

Hindustan Times

By Will Dunham and Patricia Reaney Donald Sutherland, star of 'M*A*S*H' and 'The Hunger Games', dead at 88 June 20 - Donald Sutherland, one of Canada's most versatile and gifted actors, who charmed and enthralled audiences in movies such as "M*A*S*H," "Klute," "Ordinary People" and "The Hunger Games," has died at the age of 88. Also in 1970, Sutherland starred …

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6 months ago

Hunger Games actor Donald Sutherland passes away at 88 after long illness, son Kiefer pays tribute

Hindustan Times

Legendary actor Donald Sutherland has passed away at the age of 88 following “a long illness", his agent confirmed on Thursday. Legendary actor Donald Sutherland has died at the age of 88. “Acclaimed actor Donald Sutherland died today in Miami, Florida, after a long illness. Sutherland's most recent performances were as a judge in the 2023 TV series Lawmen: Bass …

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6 months ago

Donald Sutherland, 'Hunger Games' and 'M.A.S.H.' actor, dies

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Donald Sutherland, the Canadian actor whose wry, arrestingly off-kilter screen presence spanned more than half a century of films from “M.A.S.H.” to “The Hunger Games,” has died. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and one can never ask for more than that.” The tall and gaunt Sutherland, who flashed a grin that could …

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6 months ago

Hollywood says ‘goodbye, farewell and amen’ to Donald Sutherland: ‘What a legacy you leave behind’

LA Times

Donald Sutherland is remembered by son Kiefer Sutherland, Henry Winkler and others in Hollywood following his death. “Donald Sutherland was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and one-of-a-kind actor who inspired and entertained the world for decades,” Biden wrote on X — formerly Twitter — from the official POTUS account. If you want a master class in acting, watch him in …

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Donald Sutherland, prolific actor and 'MASH' star, dies

LA Times

Donald Sutherland, the prolific Canadian actor who roared to fame in the irreverent antiwar classic “MASH” and captivated audiences with his dramatic performances in films such as “Ordinary People” and “Don’t Look Now,” has died. Son Kiefer Sutherland also confirmed his father’s death “with a heavy heart” in a statement Thursday morning on social media. Hawkeye Pierce in “MASH” and …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Kiefer Sutherland on working with William Friedkin in ‘Caine Mutiny Court-Martial’

LA Times

In the taut, no-nonsense courtroom drama “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial,” Kiefer Sutherland earns top billing in the pivotal role of Capt. Can I at least have two?’” So Sutherland started doing a second take, but noticed that Friedkin “was already editing the first take into what he had already cut together for the picture. I can’t speak enough about what …

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8 months, 1 week ago

As gun violence looms over Pennsylvania youth, local organizations offer safe spaces

NPR

As gun violence looms over Pennsylvania youth, local organizations offer safe spaces Enlarge this image toggle caption Hannah Yoon for NPR Hannah Yoon for NPR Trevor was 14 years old when he bought his first gun from a friend. Enlarge this image toggle caption Hannah Yoon for NPR Hannah Yoon for NPR Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel says youth in …

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1 year ago

Review: In ‘Anselm,’ an artist of monumental scope comes to intimate life via 3-D

LA Times

All his life, the churn of history has spoken to 78-year-old Anselm Kiefer, who has responded with imposingly environmental, mythic and beautiful paintings and sculptures that get at something intrinsic about postwar Germany’s hard relationship with its past. He opens with a hushed sunrise wander among striking bridal-gowned figures with symbols for heads that represent a hidden history of women’s …

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'Anselm' documentary is a thrilling portrait of an artist at work

NPR

'Anselm' documentary is a thrilling portrait of an artist at work Enlarge this image toggle caption Janus Films Janus Films Every now and then you come across an artist — Aretha Franklin, say, or Marlon Brando — who radiate such raw, undeniable force that they feel as immense as the Amazon. Sponsor Message Shot in an astonishingly vivid 6K 3D …

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1 year ago

Wonka to Aquaman: 10 of the best films to watch in December

BBC

Wonka to Aquaman: 10 of the best films to watch in December Warner Bros Timothée Chalamet as Wonka Including Wonka, Aquaman and the latest Studio Ghibli animation – Nicholas Barber lists this month's unmissable movies to watch and stream. The film is "one of the year's best and no doubt will spark massive amounts of conversation", says Kristen Lopez in …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Kiefer Sutherland to narrate Apple TV+’s John Lennon docuseries, ‘Murder Without a Trial’

LA Times

Kiefer Sutherland has been tapped to narrate an upcoming docuseries about the murder of John Lennon. Apple TV+ announced the three-part docuseries on Thursday, “John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial” will be narrated by the Emmy-winning “24” star, who also lent his unmistakable voice to the 2002 thriller “Phone Booth,” starring Colin Farrell. The docuseries will offer a look into …

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1 year, 2 months ago

How conservatives are waging a coordinated, anti-LGBTQ+ culture war in California schools

LA Times

In May 2022, Bryce Henson stood up to speak at a San Diego school board meeting. “This is foisted on them.” Miran Magptyan, left, supported a parental notification policy outside an Orange Unified School District board meeting in September, while Micki Simon, right, opposed the policy. Friday helps lead the international anti-transgender group Our Duty, which calls itself a support …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Heurigen: Vienna's hyper-local wine taverns

BBC

Heurigen: Vienna's hyper-local wine taverns Mike Clegg/Alamy Vienna is the only European city with a designated wine-growing area within city limits Anya von Bremzen, author of the new book, National Dish, explains the origins of liptauer cheese and its presence at Vienna's rustic, centuries-old winery taverns. brandstaetter images/Getty Beethoven stayed in the historic building where the Mayer am Pfarrplatz Winery …

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U.S. women’s fencing conquers nerves, upsets Italy to win historic gold in team foil

The Thrilling, Historic Olympic Fencing Final That Proved the Sport Should Be Super Popular

Kiefer earns 2nd Olympic gold in women’s foil fencing with a victory over American teammate Scruggs

American Lee Kiefer clinches her second consecutive women’s foil gold medal

Lee Kiefer defends Olympic fencing gold, trounces Lauren Scruggs in all-American women’s foil final

The first couple of U.S. fencing credit one another for their Olympic successes

U.S. Olympian cheat sheet: Top athletes to watch in Paris beyond the best-known stars

Donald Sutherland, whose career spanned MASH to Hunger Games, dies aged 88

Elliott Gould, Justin Trudeau, Helen Mirren and more mourn Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland, the towering actor whose career spanned 'M.A.S.H.' to 'Hunger Games,' dies at 88

Donald Sutherland, star of 'MAS*H' and 'The Hunger Games', dead at 88

Donald Sutherland, star of 'MAS*H' and 'The Hunger Games', dead at 88

Hunger Games actor Donald Sutherland passes away at 88 after long illness, son Kiefer pays tribute

Donald Sutherland, 'Hunger Games' and 'M.A.S.H.' actor, dies

Hollywood says ‘goodbye, farewell and amen’ to Donald Sutherland: ‘What a legacy you leave behind’

Donald Sutherland, prolific actor and 'MASH' star, dies

Kiefer Sutherland on working with William Friedkin in ‘Caine Mutiny Court-Martial’

As gun violence looms over Pennsylvania youth, local organizations offer safe spaces

Review: In ‘Anselm,’ an artist of monumental scope comes to intimate life via 3-D

'Anselm' documentary is a thrilling portrait of an artist at work

Wonka to Aquaman: 10 of the best films to watch in December

Kiefer Sutherland to narrate Apple TV+’s John Lennon docuseries, ‘Murder Without a Trial’

How conservatives are waging a coordinated, anti-LGBTQ+ culture war in California schools

Heurigen: Vienna's hyper-local wine taverns