Columbus, OH

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo made good on her promise to swim in the Seine to show it is ready for the Olympics — now just nine days away! The river will play a key role in the Games, including for a boat parade during the opening ceremony and serving as a venue for athletes. NBC’s Meagan Fitzgerald reports for TODAY.

Mayor of Paris follows through on promise to swim in Seine

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After traveling to 50 cities in Europe, I've discovered some beautiful hidden gems. From Bath to Bruges, these are the cities worth visiting.

I've visited over 50 cities in Europe. London and Paris were great, but these 5 lesser-known locations are worth a visit.

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Indulge in intricately designed sweet treats from the city's top pastry chefs

The best patisseries in Paris

The Home Office has confirmed that a British Border Force vessel which was assisting with a French search and rescue operation has returned migrants to France for the first time. One migrant died and a further 71 were rescued after their boat deflated in the English Channel on Wednesday, the...

British vessel takes Channel migrants back to France

A convicted rapist would not be picked for the Australian Olympics team, says chief Anna Meares after Steven van de Velde was named in the Netherlands beach volleyball squad for Paris 2024. Van de Velde, now 29, was sentenced to four years in prison in 2016 after pleading guilty to...

Australia would not pick convicted rapist Olympian

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

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

A former BBC TV presenter who switched careers to train as a firefighter has died. Beccy Barr worked for BBC North West Tonight from 2013, before leaving in 2019 to join Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. The 46-year-old, from Lancaster, was diagnosed with incurable abdominal cancer in 2023. Posting on...

'Inspirational' former BBC TV presenter dies

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody.

Man arrested after woman raped near park

A former wrestler has swapped headlocks and takedowns for weddings and baptisms after being ordained at Canterbury Cathedral. The Rev Steven Horne, 43, from Ashford, is among a new cohort of deacons and priests ordained by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Dover last month. He told BBC...

Former wrestler swaps headlocks for priesthood

A council in West Yorkshire has started imposing fines in a bid to clamp down on the illegal use of domestic log burners. Wakefield Council brought in new measures in December to allow environmental health officers to issue fixed penalty notices to stop “excessive smoke emissions”. It came...

First fine issued for illegal use of log burners

A council has said two members of school staff have been removed from their posts.

School staff suspended as investigation launched

A former sub-postmistress, awarded compensation years after being falsely accused of stealing from the Post Office, has said she thought the case "would never end." Gail Ward, who ran a branch in Wells, Somerset, was convicted in 2007 of false accounting because of the Post Office's faulty Horizon IT system.

'I just sat down crying and said, it's finished'

Virginia State

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

Bar 1 in Consett is closed again having first lost its licence after a stabbing in December.

Bar shuts after losing licence for second time

Detectives have released an image of a "vehicle of interest" as part of their investigation.

Second murder suspect held over shooting

The bodies of a couple who set off on a sailing trip across the Atlantic Ocean have been found on a washed-up life raft almost six weeks after they were last seen. Briton Sarah Packwood and her Canadian husband Brett Clibbery are thought to have abandoned their yacht and perished before washing up on Sable Island near Nova Scotia in Canada on 12 July.

Couple found dead after trying to cross Atlantic

Wyoming State

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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

Kate Mackay suspended over £8,000 'shortfall' while working at Post Office branch in Bradford.

Sub-postmistress had to 'disappear' after Horizon

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Brayshaw's remarkable journey to the Paris Olympics

Team GB rower Georgina Brayshaw is ready to \"prove people wrong again\" at the Paris...

Team GB rower Georgina Brayshaw is ready to "prove people wrong again" at the Paris...

Brayshaw's remarkable journey to the Paris Olympics

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