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The U.S., which became the first country to top 3,000 Olympic medals during the 2024 Summer Games, earned more medals in Paris than it did in Tokyo. Athletes from the U.S. took home 126 total medals this year, topping China (91), Britain (65) and France (64). China had been ahead in the race for gold throughout much of the games, but China and the U.S. both earned 40 apiece by the end of the games. In addition to 40 gold medals, the U.S. won 42 silver and 44 bronze medals. While the U.S. won the most medals, it isn't home to this...

How the U.S. did in the Paris Olympics compared to previous summer games

Standout style moments shone both on and off the court. From the opening ceremony to the closing, athletes, spectators, and celebrities have been showcasing their Paris Olympics style. The games have historically served as one of the biggest stages in both fashion and sports. From the intricate uniforms to the spectator style showing their support for their home country, it is interesting to see the different style choices for those present.

Here's Who Was Best Dressed During The 2024 Paris Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games came to a close on Sunday, and we’re left with incredible memories. Every games gives us some truly iconic moments, but Paris in particular offered some of the best sports photos ever. Standing on air. Surfer Gabriel Medina gave us one of the most...

The defining images of the 2024 Paris Olympics

After 16 action-packed days, Paris 2024 has reached its conclusion. It has delivered sporting drama by the bucketload, the emergence of new heroes, world records have been broken and plenty of history written. So what are the stats to savour from this Olympic Games? BBC Sport takes a look... Counting...

Paris Olympics: The best stats from the 2024 Games

Lexington, KY

The former University of Kentucky student facing assault charges after repeatedly hurling a racial slur at a Black student on campus in 2022, on Monday in Fayette County Circuit Court pleaded guilty following mediation in court, according to her attorney Fred Peters.

Woman who hurled racist slur at a Black University of Kentucky student pleads guilty following mediation

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

Los Angeles, CA

Former child star Dana Hill died at only 32 years old on July 15, 1996. Like many former child stars, Hill had talent, and a promising life and career that ended all too soon. She was born Dana Lynne Goetz on May 6, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, and she passed with a Hollywood name in Burbank, California.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Dana Hill ('National Lampoon's European Vacation'): 3 Decades Later

CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam reports on Tropical Storm Ernesto as it strengthens and approaches Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

See the forecast for Tropical Storm Ernesto

Chicago, IL

The dead woman who was found entangled in a baggage conveyor belt at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport died by suicide, authorities said Friday.

Medical examiner determines dead woman found entangled in O’Hare baggage machinery died by suicide

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

For over a decade, Kongjian Yu has designed nature-based “sponge cities” intended to soak up and retain stormwater before releasing it back into the environment.

Why turning cities into ‘sponges’ could help fight flooding

Hallandale Beach, FL

Big Lots is closing more than 300 locations across the United States, or roughly 4% of its stores, following an earlier warning that its future was in “substantial doubt” amid ongoing financial troubles.

Big Lots is closing hundreds of stores after warning it could go out of business

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Colleton County, SC

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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

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')

Tropical Storm Ernesto is racing toward Puerto Rico with heavy rainfall, gusty winds and dangerous surf.

Tropical Storm Ernesto is headed for Puerto Rico. Here’s where it could go next

The Independent

As Paris 2024 draws to a close, Team GB still have medal chances before the closing ceremony sees the end of the Games.Weightlifting, cycling and modern pentathlon will be the focus as organisers prepare for the handover to Los Angeles.SUPER CAMPBELL ON SUNDAYEmily Campbell will look to emulate the breakthrough silver medal she won in Tokyo three years ago when she competes in the women’s 81kg+ weightlifting category at 1130am (10.30am BST) . Gold is surely out of the question for the Nottingham lifter, in a division dominated by China’s reigning champion Li Wenwen, who routinely lifts over 30kg more...

Day 16 at the Olympics: Au revoir Paris

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins shares her experience of catching an Uber driver off guard by calling former President Donald Trump from the backseat of his vehicle.

Kaitlan Collins describes her Uber driver’s reaction to hearing her talking with Trump

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Fulton County, GA

Multiple Jewish civil rights groups have filed a federal complaint alleging Jewish and Israeli students have faced a “hostile” and “intolerable” environment at K-12 schools in Fulton County, Georgia, since the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel and routinely face antisemitism, bullying and harassment.

Jewish groups allege in federal complaint antisemitism permitted to ‘flourish’ at schools in Fulton County, Georgia

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

New Hampshire State

If you’re a parent, the conversation with the kids as you head out the door for a car ride probably starts like this: “Did you go to the bathroom?”

A mom with a license plate that reads ‘PB4WEGO’ wins a battle with the state to keep it

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What we’ll always remember from the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics

Simone Biles seals status as the greatest gymnast of all...

What we’ll always remember from the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics

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