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* *U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Russia:**
The sanctions, which include a ban on tech exports to Russia, are a response to the poisoning of a former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in England. The new sanctions are expected to go into effect Aug. 22. For more on the latest, [click here](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/trump-administration-to-impose-new-sanctions-on-russia-for-nerve-agent-attack-in-england/2018/08/08/7c66b45e-9b3e-11e8-b60b-1c897f17e185_story.html?utm_term=.b218df59f989).
* **One-Year Anniversary of Charlottesville Riots:**
Officials in Virginia have declared a preemptive state of emergency ahead of the one-year anniversary of the “Unite the Right” white supremacist rally. One woman was killed and dozens injured when a car drove into a group of protesters. For more, check out [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/08/us/charlottesville-va-state-of-emergency-unite-the-right/index.html).
* **Final Golf Major of 2018:**
The 100th PGA Championship tees off Thursday at Bellerive Country Club outside St. Louis. This is the last time the tournament will be played in the month of August. The PGA recently announced the championship will move to May next year. Here are the golfers with the best odds of [winning](https://amp.businessinsider.com/pga-championship-picks-odds-to-win-2018-8).
* **Rudy Giuliani Puts Pressure on Special Counsel**
Giuliani, President Trump’s lawyer, told Fox News' Sean Hannity that he's pushing the special counsel Robert Mueller to complete the probe on Russia by September. Giuliani also talked to Axios. Read his comments [here](https://www.axios.com/rudy-giuliani-donald-trump-robert-mueller-investigation-c99e726f-c889-421e-a694-72206a1618b9.html).
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The American women are having a rough Olympics in the figure skating rink. All three American competitors fell in the women's individual short program. It's a sharp turn from the years when American women landed on the podium year after year. Olympic gold medalist Dorothy Hamill explains why things have been more difficult for the Americans this time around.
On Between Bells: Talking to kids about gun violence, Dallas Mavericks under fire, restaurant servers fight tip-pooling laws, and more. With Eater, Parents Magazine, and Popular Science.
If someone told you that asthma would help you win gold at the Olympics, would you believe them? Well according to a new study, athletes with asthma are more likely to win at the Winter Games than those without these breathing problems. Popular Science's Claire Maldarelli explains why.
A new report from S.I. details allegations of sexual harassment against the team's former President and CEO, Terdema Ussery.
Amazon launches health products line, Chipotle adds quinoa to the menu, and Tinder reveals the most-swiped athletes in the Olympic Village.
The athlete, who took home the Olympics' top prize at the 1976 Games, says entering the sport is much more expensive these days, and the physical moves are more demanding.
Austin Dillon, who won the Daytona 500 race over the weekend, says this win will add to his grandfather's legacy.
This Sunday the Daytona 500 Race went into an exciting overtime when 27-year-old Austin Dillon finally pulled into first place during the final lap. The Daytona 500 winner joins Cheddar to explain the emotions that came with the big win.
We're a week into the Olympics and by now most viewers have noticed that Ralph Lauren, Nike and Under Armour are the official sponsors of Team USA gear. Joining The Long and The Short to discuss the benefits of outfitting Team USA is Nick Martell and Jack Kramer, Co-Founders & Co-CEOs of MarketSnacks.
