Ten Russian wrestlers who were invited to compete at the Paris Olympics as neutral athletes will not take part after some of the leading wrestlers were left off the invitation list, the Russian Wrestling Federation said Saturday. Two-time gold medalist Abdulrashid Sadulaev and 2023 world champion Zaurbek Sidakov were among...

Ten Russian wrestlers reject invitations to Paris Olympics

PARIS -- The organizing committee for the Paris Olympics has unveiled backup plans for open-water events if the Seine River is deemed unsuitable for swimming. Triathlon and marathon swimming events are scheduled to take place in the famed river running through Paris, but unsafe levels of E. coli have been detected in recent weeks, raising questions about whether the events could go ahead as planned.

Paris Olympics organizers unveil backup plans for triathlon and marathon swimming in Seine

FOX Sports

In a 96-46 rout of Turkey on Wednesday, the NBA Rookie of the Year scored a game-high 24 points, grabbed six rebounds and threw down dunks.

Victor Wembanyama steals show in France's Olympic warmup rout of Turkey

Pennsylvania State

Western Pennsylvanians have a gymnast to cheer for in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Jade Carey, who has family in Vandergrift, has earned her spot on Team USA. This will mark Jade’s second Olympic appearance following her remarkable performance in Tokyo. This year, Carey is in stellar company, joining...

Jade Carey and Western Pennsylvanians Ready for 2024 Paris Olympics

LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- Russia said on Saturday that 10 of its wrestlers who were offered spots at the Paris Olympics as neutrals will refuse to compete. The Russian wrestling federation said in a statement that its officials, coaches and athletes held a meeting and “came to an unanimous decision — to refuse to participate in the Olympic Games.”

Russia says it won't send wrestlers to the Paris Olympics as neutrals

Virginia State

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Etiquette and Miss Emily Post once frowned upon females who sat gap-legged in public. In Virginia, books in school libraries, teen magazines, and older females often suggested that young ladies cross their legs at the ankle while seated.

"Cross your legs at the ankle young lady" is not totally forgotten today

ABC News

An armed suspect who was allegedly making threats in Yellowstone National Park is dead following a shootout with rangers, the National Park Service said.

Suspect fatally shot by park rangers at Yellowstone after allegedly making threats

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

California State

The French Fire in Mariposa County has burned more than 840 acres since erupting Thursday and is 5% contained as of Friday morning, according to fire officials.

Evacuation orders issued for latest California wildfire amid scorching heat wave

Halle Bailey and DDG are enjoying life as parents. "The Little Mermaid" actress and "Make It Back" rapper, whose real name is Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., each shared sweet photos for the first time on their Instagrams as a family with their son, Halo. In her post, Bailey shared a...

Rapper DDG shares sweet moments with son Halo, Halle Bailey: See photo

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Hendrick Motorsports has dropped longtime sponsor Hooters, saying the restaurant chain known for chicken wings and skimpy wait-staff outfits could not meet its financial commitment to the NASCAR team. Hooters had sponsored the No. 9 car driven by NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott since 2017. Hendrick...

Hendrick Motorsports has dropped sponsor Hooters because restaurant chain could not pay team

New York City, NY

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New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Lindsay Arnold's daughters share a sweet bond. In a video that the former "Dancing with the Stars" pro shared on TikTok from the Fourth of July holiday, the mom of two appears with her daughters Sage and June as they watch fireworks. In the video, Sage, 3, is seen covering...

Lindsay Arnold shares sweet moment between her 2 daughters from 4th of July: See the video

Athlon Sports

Victor Wembanyama is the future of French basketball — and potentially the sport at-large. But that doesn’t mean he’s immune to being pranked by his teammates. The 7-foot-4 phenom appeared locked in as he walked out of the tunnel for Les Bleus’ Wednesday tune-up game against Turkey. Perhaps Wemby ...

Victor Wembanyama Got Pranked By Team France Before Tune-Up Game

Mississippi State

Claiborne County, MS

Police in Mississippi have launched a manhunt after two suspects being held on murder charges managed to escape from jail and are currently on the loose.

Manhunt on after 2 inmates being held on murder charges escape from Mississippi jail

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

BUCHAREST, Romania -- A court in Romania’s capital ruled Friday that social media influencer Andrew Tate can leave Romania but must remain within the European Union as he awaits trial on charges of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. The Bucharest Tribunal’s decision...

Court says social media influencer Andrew Tate can leave Romania but remain in EU as he awaits trial

Columbus, OH

The Columbus Zoo has welcomed the birth of a critically endangered western lowland baby gorilla, according to zoo officials.

History made as critically endangered baby western lowland gorilla born at Ohio Zoo

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

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Cleared of doping charges, French fencer Ysaora Thibus is included in Olympic team

PARIS -- Ysaora Thibus, one of France’s leading fencers, has been selected to compete at the Paris Olympics after escaping a disciplinary sanction from the International...

Cleared of doping charges, French fencer Ysaora Thibus is included in Olympic team

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