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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Pittsburgher is going to the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. Calahan Young is one of six athletes chosen to represent Team USA on the men's goalball team. He was also part of the Tokyo 2020 team.Goalball is one of two Paralympic sports that don't have an Olympic counterpart. The sport is designed for people who are blind or visually impaired. Described by the Olympics as an "intense sport," it's played in complete silence so players can hear the ball, which has bells inside.Calahan is on the roster along with Tre'Shaun Faison, Christian King, Tyler Merren, Matt Simpson...

Pittsburgher competing in Paris Paralympic Games

Former world, European and Commonwealth 400m hurdles champion Dai Greene retires from competitive athletics at the age of 38.

Former world champion Greene retires from competition

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Team GB’s Daryll Neita admits she wants to ‘destroy’ teammate Dina Asher-Smith when the pair compete in individual sprints

Daryll Neita wants to ‘destroy’ British teammate and rival Dina Asher-Smith

Team GB's world champion Kimberley Woods explains why a new event is one of the must-watch contests at Paris 2024.

Welcome to kayak cross - the chaotic new Olympic event

The captain of Japan’s Olympic women’s gymnastics team has been sent home from Europe after allegations she was caught smoking

Japanese gymnastics star Shoko Miyata sent home from Olympics for smoking

Blanco, TX

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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

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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

The tribunal rule Tony Dixon’s fitness to practise is impaired and he still poses a "risk".

Suspended surgeon harmed hundreds of women

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

Human remains found in a park have been identified as those of a man who had been missing for more than two years. Karandeep Singh was initially reported missing from Slough on 13 December 2021. The formal identification follows the discovery of the remains in Herschel Park, Slough, on 7...

Remains identified as man missing for two years

The relatives of two women who died with herpes after giving birth are bringing clinical negligence claims against an NHS trust at the High Court. Kimberley Sampson, 29, and Samantha Mulcahy, 32, died six weeks apart in 2018. They both had Caesarean sections performed by the same surgeon at hospitals...

Relatives of women who died with herpes suing NHS

A 15-year-old girl complained a boy was "stalking" her hours before he killed her, a murder trial has heard. Holly Newton was stabbed multiple times in an alleyway in Hexham town centre in January 2023, Newcastle Crown Court has heard. A 17-year-old boy, who was 16 at the time and...

Girl complained of killer stalking her before attack

Country singer Ingrid Andress has apologised and admitted being drunk while performing a much-derided rendition of the US national anthem, at a baseball stadium. Andress's erratic performance of The Star-Spangled Banner was widely shared after Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby, in Texas, on Monday. "I was drunk last night,"...

Country star sorry for singing US anthem drunk

The National Trust says it will contact police after illegal campers chop trees and burn fires.

Campers leave trail of destruction at lakeside

A primary school teacher who was found to have moonlighted as an escort has been banned from teaching indefinitely. Samantha Barguss, aged 30, was a teacher at Hall Green Infant School in Birmingham. In 2022, the school received an anonymous complaint by letter alleging Ms Barguss was "openly working as...

Teacher banned for moonlighting as escort

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?

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

A dog owner has been charged over the death of a man fatally mauled by two XL bullies. Ian Price, 52, died in September after being attacked by two dogs outside a property on Main Road, Stonnall, near Walsall. James Trimble-Pettit, 31, of Fradley, Staffordshire, will face two charges before...

Man charged over death of XL bully attack victim

Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

A 17-year-old from Walsall was arrested in connection with a global cyber crime group, police say.

Boy, 17, arrested in FBI cyber crime operation

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Mageean has 'unfinished business' with Olympics

Ciara Mageean will arrive in Paris hoping to improve on her performances in Rio and...

Mageean has 'unfinished business' with Olympics

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