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Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting each won gold in boxing at Paris 2024 amid a global furore of whether they were eligible to compete in the women's division. The controversy overshadowed the boxing and, at times, dominated coverage of the Games around the world. At the closing ceremony on Sunday...

The key questions for sport after boxing eligibility row

Rachael Gunn arrived in Paris as a competitive breaker excited to make her Olympic debut. She leaves an internet sensation, her performances viewed by million across social media.

Australian breaker Raygun praised for her ‘courage’ and ‘character’ after viral performances at the Paris Olympics

Marnus Labuschagne, one of Australia's star batsmen in the ODI World Cup 2023 final against India, has announced the retirement of his iconic bat. This was the same bat that Labuschagne used to score a patient 58 off 110 balls in the final. His innings, combined with Travis Head's aggressive approach, led Australia to a memorable win at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19.

'Time to retire' - Marnus Labuschagne bids farewell to iconic bat that led Australia to World Cup triumph against India

For two-time Olympic track and field champion Caster Semenya, Paris 2024’s boxing was unusually poignant.

Caster Semenya condemns gender ‘stigma’ that still haunts Olympics, a decade after her first Olympic gold

South Korea’s badminton gold medalist An Se-young envisioned a glorious return from Paris, shaking champagne with a gold medal hanging on her neck.

South Korean badminton player wins landmark Olympic gold — then takes shot at country’s governing body

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Actor Bob Denver, who passed away in 2005, will forever be remembered for his leading role on the classic 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s Island. Denver also played another famous TV character: the beatnik-type Maynard G. Krebs on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.

TV's 'Gilligan Island' Stars Dawn Wells and Bob Denver and Their Controversy Behind the Scenes

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

A tropical system will develop soon and race toward Puerto Rico with heavy rainfall, gusty winds and dangerous seas as a predicted hyperactive hurricane season ramps up.

Tropical storm warnings issued for Puerto Rico with Ernesto coming – here’s where it could go next

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Don’t let cramps get you down. Here are the best menstrual heating pads to help manage your next period.

The best expert-approved heating pads to help alleviate painful menstrual cramps

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, a tech pioneer who was one of Google’s earliest employees, has died after living with lung cancer for two years, according to her husband. She was 56.

Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO, dies at 56

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Cape Girardeau, MO

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The historic J. Maple and Grace Senne Wilson House is at 344 North Ellis Street in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. This two and a half story home was built in 1903-1904. On July 7, 2015, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The home is privately owned.

Built in 1903-1904: the J. Maple and Grace Senne Wilson House in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Chicago, IL

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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?

The bodies of a man and a woman have been unearthed in Pompeii, along with a cache of coins and precious jewelry, archaeologists say.

Pompeii archaeologists find bodies of man and woman – and their treasure

Denver, CO

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No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Warren, MI

Chrysler-parent Stellantis is laying off as many as 2,450 factory workers from its Warren Truck assembly plant outside of Detroit as the automaker ends production of the Ram 1500 Classic truck.

Stellantis to lay off up to 2,450 factory workers as classic Ram production ends

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A single number made the difference between a Michigan man winning and ultimately losing a Fantasy 5 jackpot, he told lottery officials. Though he initially missed out, his luck kicked in the very next day.

A Michigan man missed winning the lottery jackpot by a single number. The next day, he won big

Eve is an autonomous underwater vehicle that collects valuable data while blending into its marine environment, thanks to its fish-like design. CNN meets the university students from ETH Zurich who developed the technology. 

This robot fish could one day change how our oceans are studied

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This women’s sport has fought for more than 50 years to be in the Olympics. Could Brisbane 2032 change its fortunes?

With big blocks, last-minute goals and shocking upsets, netball has made an impression on the world stage, and it is growing every...

This women’s sport has fought for more than 50 years to be in the Olympics. Could Brisbane 2032 change its fortunes?

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