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LIVE NOW: Pelosi and Congressional Leaders Awarded Gold Medal to US Capitol Police

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and congressional leaders hold a gold medal ceremony to honor the United States Capitol Police, the Washington D.C Metropolitan Police, and those who protected the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” Follow EpochTV on social media:…


Pelosi and Congressional Leaders Awarded Gold Medal to US Capitol Police

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and congressional leaders hold a gold medal ceremony on Dec. 6 to honor the United States Capitol Police, the Washington D.C Metropolitan Police, and those who protected the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Order of Ceremony Welcome: Speaker Nancy Pelosi Presentation of the Colors: The United States Capitol Police Ceremonial…


Stolen Olympic Gold Medal Found in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Police were working Wednesday to return a stolen gold medal to an Olympic volleyball player after a thief snatched it from her car last month. The medal belonging to Jordyn Poulter was stolen May 25, according to Anaheim Police Sgt. Jacob Gallacher. The setter had parked her vehicle in a garage on East Lincoln…


Pianist, 18, From South Korea Wins Van Cliburn Competition

FORT WORTH, Texas—An 18-year-old from South Korea has won the 16th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, one of the top showcases for the world’s best pianists. The competition held in Fort Worth, Texas, ended Saturday night with Yunchan Lim becoming the competition’s youngest winner of the gold medal. His winnings include a cash award of…


Japan’s Shoma Uno Wins Figure Skating Worlds, America’s Vincent Zhou Takes Bronze

MONTPELLIER, France—Japan’s Shoma Uno claimed his first major title when he secured the gold medal in the men’s singles event at the world championships on Saturday, making the most of the absence of two of the favorites. Later on Saturday, French duo Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron, the only Beijing Olympic gold medalists present in…


Beijing Olympic Judges Accused of Favoritism Over Rulings Leading to Gold for China

China’s quest for gold medals at the Beijing Winter Olympics has been one filled with drama. Two out of three golds so far have come from the short track speed skating. Both wins came about from post-race reviews in favor of China, sparking protest from aggrieved players, as well as accusations of referee favoritism for…


Carlsbad Gold Medalist, New US Citizen, Wins Second Bobsled Race in Two Days

CARLSBAD, Calif.—Officially an American citizen for just a few days, Carlsbad resident Kaillie Humphries teamed with Kaysha Love and won the two-woman bobsled World Cup race on Dec. 5 in Altenberg, Germany, her second victory in two days. Humphries piloted her sled to the second-fastest time on the first run, 56.99 seconds, 0.02 seconds behind the German duo…


Brazilian Soccer Team Declines to Wear Chinese-Sponsored Tops at Tokyo Olympics Gold Medal Ceremony

Brazilian soccer team members appeared in American brand Nike shirts at the Tokyo Olympics’ award ceremony instead of Chinese-sponsored tracksuits, causing a stir in Chinese state-run media. The Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) vowed to take action against Brazilian soccer authorities in response. Brazil beat Spain in extra time on Aug. 7, winning gold for men’s…


Make Money to Cure Mother’s Illness: 14-Year-Old China Gold Medallist’s Wish

China’s youngest gold medallist told the press her motivation to win was simple—to make “a lot of money” to cure her mother’s illness. The young lady’s drive to help her family casts a spotlight on the dismal economic conditions faced by many Chinese citizens today. “My mom is ill… I don’t know what illness she…


14-Year-Old Chinese Gold Medallist Hopes To Raise Enough Money to Cure Mother’s Illness

China’s youngest gold medallist told the press her motivation to win was simple: to make “a lot of money” to cure her mother’s illness. The young lady’s drive to help her family casts a spotlight on the dismal economic conditions faced by many Chinese citizens today. “My mom is ill… I don’t know what illness…