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The result, which would give Nicolás Maduro six more years as president, was disputed by the opposition, and the United States said it had “serious concerns.”

In a sport where gold and silver can be separated by a fraction of a second, many of the world’s top swimmers now scour data for even the smallest edge.

Some church leaders and politicians have condemned the performance from the opening ceremony for mocking Christianity. Art historians are divided.

Sunday’s vote could end a generation of control by Venezuela’s socialist party. It could also usher in a period of profound uncertainty.

The two governments said the moves were a response to growing aggression by China, whose rapid military buildup has many leaders worried.

Marchand, who has been dubbed the “French Michael Phelps,” set the Olympic record in the men’s 400-meter individual medley final.

Plus, Venezuela’s election and the Olympics’ first weekend

A stunned hush of collective mourning fell over Majdal Shams, in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, after the attack from Lebanon.

The officials were punished nearly a year after two dams above the seaside city of Derna failed in a storm, killing thousands and destroying much of the area.

In third place at the turn, Huske powered to gold, edging her teammate — and world-record holder — Gretchen Walsh at the end by touching just ahead of her.