Columbus, OH

Paris' restaurants may be complaining about slow footfalls during the Olympics but there are places that have been bustling every night since the games began: national houses. They range from nightclub spaces such as Club France, Brazil, Colombia and India house to more sedate environments. Story by Oliver Farry.

2024 Paris Olympics: crowds gather at national fan houses

The United States rallied from 17 points down and pulled out a thrilling 95-91 victory over Serbia on Thursday to advance to the gold medal game at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Team USA will meet France in the final on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET. LeBron James (16 points, 12...

2024 Paris Olympics men's basketball bracket: Team USA vs. France, where to watch, TV schedule, scores

Amid the competition in Paris, an unofficial one was created : the pins collection. The city has seen an influx of collectors from all over the world, each eager to begin or expand their Olympic pin collection and share their stories. Lauren Bain and Marion Lory have more.

Paris Olympics : race to the pins !

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The stars were out at the USA-Australia Women's basketball semifinal at the Paris Olympics!

Stars Flooded Arena to Support Women's Team USA Semifinal Matchup Vs. Australia

Several photos have been circulating online purporting to show Olympic swimmers wearing swimsuits with the message "Not a dude!" crudely emblazoned on their crotches to protest the participation of transgender athletes in the Paris Olympic games. These posts appeared online on July 28 and August 2. However, it turns out...

No, Olympic swimmers weren’t wearing swimsuits emblazoned with a transphobic message

The new favorite tourist attraction during the Paris Games, the Olympic Cauldron, has drawn thousands of visitors who want to witness the burning balloon hover above the host city. One spectator says: "This is the Paris we love: the romantic Paris you read about in books. We're dreaming, it's too beautiful!"

Olympic cauldron becomes new favorite for Olympics visitors

Los Angeles, CA

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Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

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

South Carolina State

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

The Chilean government described the Huachipato plant's decision as "irresponsible," with at least 2,700 workers directly affected and as many as 20,000 jobs indirectly linked to the plant. The company's board of directors said the decision to "indefinitely suspend" operations was made because it was impossible to competitively price its...

Chile's largest steelmaker suspends production, blames China

Melissa Jefferson, who won bronze in the 100m in Paris, ran the opening leg, with Twanisha Terry taking the baton down the far straight. Terry's handover to Thomas wasn't as smooth as it could have been, however, handing the advantage to Germany. Thomas' pass to anchor-leg Richardson was clean. The...

Richardson, Thomas guide US women into 4x100m relay final

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The U.S. women's basketball team continued their domination at the Paris Olympics Wednesday with an 88-74 win against Nigeria, cementing their spot in the tournament's semifinals. CBS News and Sports correspondent Dana Jacobson spoke with five-time Olympic gold medalist Sue Bird about the team.

Team USA women's basketball reaches Paris Olympic semifinals

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Medal table | Olympic schedule |How to watch | Olympic news. The U.S. men's volleyball team won the bronze medal on Friday defeating Italy 3-0. It is the sixth-ever medal for the American men and their third bronze. They won gold in 1984, 1988 and 2008. The Americans swept the...

Paris Olympics: U.S. men's volleyball team wins bronze after beating Italy

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.

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Saint Louis, MO

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Big Lots isn't any different from other retail stores that have had a decline in sales. The cost of groceries, alone, is enough to keep customers away who are watching their budgets.

These Big Lots locations will be closing in Missouri

An airplane carrying 61 people crashed Friday in Brazil's Sao Paulo state, killing everyone on board, local officials said. The airline originally said 62 people were on board the plane. The aircraft, a French-made ATR 72-500 operated by the airline Voepass, was traveling from Cascavel in southern Parana state to...

'No survivors' as plane carrying 61 crashes in Brazil's Sao Paulo state

Curry kept the USA in the game as Serbia dominated through the first three quarters and threatened a semi-final upset, leading by 13 going into the final period at Bercy Arena. The US outscored Serbia 32-15 over the last 10 minutes to set up a blockbuster final with hosts France...

Durant hails 'God-like' Curry after Olympic heroics

Florida State

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Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

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The U.S. women's basketball team defeated Australia 85-64 at Bercy Arena on Friday to advance to Sunday's gold medal game in Paris. Why it matters: The U.S. women's hoops team, which features Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi, A'ja Wilson and a host of WNBA All-Stars, has dominated throughout the tournament as it seeks an eighth consecutive gold medal.

U.S. women's basketball downs Australia to reach gold medal game in Paris

Flying taxis could whisk passengers across Paris or help with emergency medical care from December, operators said on Thursday, while acknowledging that the dream of showing off the scheme during the Paris Olympics was impossible. The joint venture between Paris airport operator ADP and German start-up Volocopter is aiming for...

Paris 'flying taxis' venture misses Olympic debut over certification delays

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French Lebrun brothers defeated in Olympic table tennis semi-finals against China

China's men's table tennis team triumphed over host nation France with a 3-0 semi-final victory at the Paris Olympics on Thursday but the...

French Lebrun brothers defeated in Olympic table tennis semi-finals against China

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