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Team USA Basketball had perhaps the most predictable post of the year after their gold medal victory. The United States earned Olympic gold in men’s basketball with a 98-87 win over host nation France on Saturday. It marked the fifth consecutive gold in the competition for the U.S. as well as their 17th Olympic gold...
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USA Basketball gets shady with Noah Lyles on social media after Olympic gold win

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The penultimate day of the 2024 Paris Olympics was a huge one for Team USA, with the men's basketball and women's soccer teams adding gold medals.

Olympics highlights: USA men's basketball, USWNT win gold on busy day at Paris Games

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The USWNT won the Olympic gold medal on Saturday, beating Brazil 1-0 in a game that required a stout defensive stand in the first half followed by a precise and calculated surge in the second to deny Brazil and its legendary captain Marta.

Olympics: USWNT edges Brazil to win 5th gold, 1st since 2012

The Spun

Basketball fans have been begging Team USA head coach Steve Kerr to make a change to his starting lineup. With the gold medal match set for this Saturday, it sounds like they'll get their wish.  According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Team USA is expected to insert Kevin Durant into the ...

Report: Steve Kerr Changing Starting Lineup For Team USA's Gold Medal Match

The United States maintained their grip on the Olympic men's basketball title by overwhelming hosts France to win a fifth successive gold medal in Paris. A star-studded American team packed with NBA icons, led by LeBron James and Stephen Curry, demonstrated their quality to win 98-87 amid a febrile atmosphere at Bercy Arena.

US superstars beat France to win Olympic gold

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Los Angeles County, CA

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Incident Summary: On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, during the 3m springboard preliminaries at the Olympic Games in Paris, American diver Alison Gibson faced an unfortunate incident that led to a score of 0.0. Competing to secure a place in the semi-finals, the 25-year-old Texas-born athlete experienced a collision with the diving board that significantly impacted her performance.

Heart-Stopping Moment: Alison Gibson’s Dive Ends in Disaster at the 2024 Olympics

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, recently shared their furry friends who have been waiting the longest to find their forever homes. From a puppy who is housebroken and loves toys to a little five-year-old dog who is a great snuggle buddy and loves other dogs, each dog is unique but has one thing in common- they need a family who will love them. Get to know these five great dogs below, and don't forget to leave a comment to let me know which pup stole your heart!

Local Animal Rescue Shares Dogs Who've Been Looking For Love The Longest

The Doris Day Show, which originally aired on CBS from 1968 to 1971, remains one of the last great TV family sitcoms in history. The series is also known for its various format changes through the series.

A Look Back at the Tragic Death of Child Star Todd Starke ('The Doris Day Show'): 4 Decades Later

Hinsdale, IL

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My next stop is at an extremely popular restaurant that has one of the best outdoor patios in the suburbs. It also has a hamburger that people are saying tastes just like an “In-N-Out” burger. The restaurant I am talking about is Fuller House in Hinsdale.

The Best “In N Out” Replica burger is in this Popular Hinsdale Restaurant

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., recently introduced Egypt, a remarkable 4 to 5-year-old, 50-pound dog who is filled with love and is searching for her forever family! With a glowing description, Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, explains, "Egypt is a very happy, affectionate and loving girl once she warms up to the people she loves."

Meet The Happy & Affectionate Dog Looking For Love

The U.S. women’s national team arrived in Paris with its eyes on a gold medal and after six grueling games in 16 days, the young American team walked away with just that. The Olympic champion USWNT emerged victorious on Saturday, leaving Marta and a talented Brazilian side with silver once again. It was forward Mallory Swanson, in her 100th cap for the USWNT, who sealed the 1-0 win for the Americans. The 26-year-old striker found the back of the net 57 minutes into the frenetic finale at the Parc des Princes in Paris, her goal ultimately standing as the game winner.

Swanson goal propels U.S. to Olympic gold for first time since 2012

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Team USA's veterans led a second half rally to clinch a berth in the

Olympics Day 13 Results: Vets Lead USA Basketball Rally, Gold Game Berth

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The U.S. women's soccer team is golden once more after beating Brazil in a highly anticipated final match at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.A goal from Mallory Swanson, playing in her 100th match for the U.S., in the 57th minute, was the difference between the two rivals.The U.S. was undefeated heading into the game, but Brazil had the best chances early. Brazilian forward Ludmila was alone in front of the goal in the second minute, but her shot went straight into the arms of goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher.Brazil thought they had a goal when Ludmila appeared to score in the 16th...

U.S. women's soccer team beats Brazil 1-0 to win Olympic gold

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Emma Hayes wins Olympic gold with USWNT after just 10 games in charge

The USWNT clinched gold in the final of the women's football tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a 1-0 win against...

Emma Hayes wins Olympic gold with USWNT after just 10 games in charge

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