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Mendham, NJ

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Divers Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook earned the USA its first medal — silver — of the Paris Olympics on Saturday, per the Games' medal tally. Why it matters: Their event, women's synchronized 3m springboard, happened hours before tennis star Cori "Coco" Gauff is scheduled to make her Olympic debut in women's doubles, slated for later Saturday.

USA wins its first medal at Paris Olympics

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TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) -- All hail the Garden State! Did you know July 27 is recognized as National New Jersey Day in the United States? Proud New Jerseyans of all kinds have been taking to social media to celebrate their home state in all of its glory.The official New Jersey government social media accounts posted a video on Instagram, X and Facebook featuring the mascots that call New Jersey home, including the Princeton Tiger, Boomer from the Trenton Thunder, the Rutgers Scarlet Knight, and Buster from the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady of New Jersey Tammy Murphy celebrated...

Governor Phil Murphy, iconic Jersey mascots celebrate National New Jersey Day

Gainesville, FL

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Former Florida Gator and swimming sensation Caeleb Dressel secured the first gold medal for the United States at the Paris Olympics by anchoring the winning 4x100-meter freestyle relay team. The victory marked Dressel’s eighth Olympic gold, solidifying his status as a swimming legend. The American quartet, composed of Jack...

Former Florida Gator Caeleb Dressel gets the first gold medal for USA at Olympics

The Spun

America is on the board in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The duo of Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook (314.64 points) took home the silver in the 3-meter synchronized springboard event this morning, placing second behind China's Chang Yani and Chen Yiwen (337.68) and ahead of Great Britain's Tasmin ...

The United States Just Won Its First Medal Of 2024 Olympics

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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?

Colorado State

Denver, CO

National Weather Force

Isolated severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains on Monday. The main threats include damaging winds and isolated severe hail. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Severe T-Storms with Damaging Winds & Large Hail Possible in the Central Plains; July 15th, 2024

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Virginia State

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

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

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Spoilers from Soaps.com reveal that during the week of July 29 to August 8, on The Bold and the Beautiful, Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada) will lash out at Katie Logan Spencer for making accusations against her mom Poppy Nozawa ( Romy Park).

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Luna finds something shocking in Poppy's old apartment

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

J. Souza

There's nothing quite like having a balcony cabin on a cruise ship. But while that semi-private space might seem like yours to do with as you please, Carnival is making sure cruisers know it comes with limitations.

Carnival Issues Ban on Balcony Activity Popular with Another Cruise Line

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GOLD! Jack Alexy wins New Jersey’s first Paris Olympics medal in electric swimming relay

NANTERRE, France — Jack Alexy stood at the edge of the pool, flapped his long arms in the air and gestured to the Americans at La...

GOLD! Jack Alexy wins New Jersey’s first Paris Olympics medal in electric swimming relay

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